EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 8 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * 2 MSU undergraduates named Voyager Scholarship awardees * Michigan State University students Anabelle Sanchez and Grace Gramza have become the institution's second and third Voyager Scholarship recipients, each securing up to $50,000 in financial aid and a 10-year travel stipend. The Obama-Chesky Voyager Scholarship for Public Service is the brainchild of the Obamas and Brian Chesky, CEO and co-founder of Airbnb, to support students who demonstrate more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: GOP Consistently Cuts Mental Health Investments * The mental health of our children is on everyone's mind, including school leaders. That's why 10 rural districts and charter schools jumped at the chance to apply for mental health support through Idaho's Rural Health Transformation Program. The plans included counseling, telehealth, and behavioral health coordinators to help students and families connect with care. Their work was w more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to incre more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Anthropology Professor Co-Edits Publication on Environmental Studies * From Alaska to Tanzania, human beings have always found a way to survive and build community. A new book seeks to shed light on work that is often overlooked and underappreciated: the work of women in governing a community's resources. Katherine Reedy, interim dean and a professor of anthropology at Idaho State University College of Humanities, Education and Social Sciences, recently co- more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs Oct. 6, 2026 Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-ru more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval for three settlements w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Third Quarter Oil, Gas and Geothermal Sales Generate Nearly $400 Million in Revenue * WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management generated nearly $400 million in total receipts from oil, gas and geothermal sales held in the third quarter of 2026. These revenues reflect the Trump administration's ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy and supporting job growth, and promoting efficient, streamlined permittin more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following testimony by Michael Falkowski, chief scientist at the Earth Fire Alliance, from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Innovation in Disaster Prevention: Advancing Technology for Prediction and Response": * * * Chairman Babin, Ranking Member Lofgren, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. My name is Dr. Michael Falkowski, and I am the Chief Scientist at Earth Fire Alliance (EFA), a U.S.-based global no more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48093) on Sept. 23, 2026, entitled "Federal-Tribal Consultation - Background and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from part 1 of 3) * * * Federal Agency Policies Federal agencies have responded to congressional and presidential direction on federal-tribal consultation by issuing regulations, guidance, and other administrative actions. Federal agencies with a history of interaction with Tribes and other Indigenous entities, such as the Bureau more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Oct. 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Opifex-Synergy in Acquisition of ECCO Equipment * FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - Oct. 5, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Opifex-Synergy, one of the largest general equipment rental providers in the United States, on its acquisition of ECCO Equipment Company, LLC from an affiliate of Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. The acquisition marks Opifex-Synergy's entry into th more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Oct. 9 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news: * * * Hawaii public schools continue post-pandemic recovery, with gains in math and attendance Oct 8, 2026 Hawaii public school students are nearing pre-pandemic proficiency levels in language arts and mathematics, while regular attendance continued its multi-year improvement and math proficiency increased for the fourth consecutive year, according to the Hawaii State Department of Education's 2025-26 Strive HI results. Statewide language arts p more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Human Milk Offers a Window Into Mammary Gland Function--and Its Links to Infant Growth * A study led by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine identified shared molecular patterns in human milk that link maternal nutrition, mammary gland biology, and infant growth. Researchers analyzed thousands of molecular measurements from human milk collected across three geogra more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Announces Transformational Gift from ICCU for New Basketball, Community Event Arena * ICCU has committed to a transformational gift through the ISU Foundation that will help make a new, state-of-the-art basketball arena and multi-purpose facility on the Pocatello campus a reality. Idaho State University announced an extraordinary new chapter in its longstanding partnership with ICCU Thursday. The project is projected to cost between $ more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Professor Emeritus Presents Mathematical Poetry in Ireland * The poetic beauty that can be found in mathematics was shared by an Idaho State University Professor Emeritus. Jim Wolper was one of 14 poets from around the globe invited to read a selection of their works at the Bridges 2026 conference. Held at the University of Galway in Galway, Ireland, the annual conference highlights the "mathematical connections in art, music, archite more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU and City of Chubbuck Proclaim Bengal Community Partnership Agreement * "Even though ISU's physical footprint does not reside in the City of Chubbuck, the university's influence extends into our entire community," Chubbuck Mayor Rodney Burch said during a Chubbuck City Council meeting Wednesday, where council members approved a new agreement between the two entities. The Bengal Community Partnership agreement creates a multi-agency cabinet made up of fiv more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU-UPAEP Partnership Expands Faculty Opportunities Through Global Summer 2027 * A new academic partnership between Idaho State University and Universidad Popular Autonoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) is creating opportunities for international collaboration beyond student exchange. Through UPAEP Global Summer 2027, ISU faculty can apply to spend four weeks in Puebla, Mexico, co-teaching undergraduate or graduate courses with UPAEP professors, sharing resear more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * KISU 91.1 FM Returns to Full Power * KISU 91.1 FM is again broadcasting at nearly full power in Pocatello and throughout much of East Idaho following the completion of a major transmitter, antenna, and tower-site relocation project. After operating at 300 watts since June 1, KISU has increased power to near its authorized level of 5,400 watts. Following the modifications and relocation, the station's amended FM license was approved by the FCC on October 7,  more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three set more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * More Than 400 Student Singers to Take the Stage for 41st Annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival * More than 400 high school singers from across southeastern Idaho will join Idaho State University choirs and nationally recognized guest conductor David Fryling for the 41st annual ISU Choral Invitational Festival, culminating in a public concert Saturday, October 17, at 7 p.m. in Jensen Grand Concert Hall at the Stephens Performing Arts Center. The annual fes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is seeking public comments on the significance of properties nominated for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. The nominations cover 17 properties across Idaho, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, Ohio, Texas, Washington and Wisconsin. They include the Caldwell Municipal Rose Garden in Idaho, Hillcrest Grocery in Kansas, Green Street (East) Historic District in Massachusetts, Seven-Up Headquarters Building in Missouri, Monto more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 6, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 RE: RIN number 0970-AD30 Dear Secretary Kennedy, We write to express our strong opposition to the propo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- FLEECED AT THE FINISH LINE: The Tax Bomb Coming for IDR Borrowers - A report from Protect Borrowers - October 2026 (47 pages) * * * Contents Executive Summary ... 4 Background ... 7 Findings ... 9 Recommendations ... 19 Appendix A: Methodology ... 20 Appendix B: State-by-State Tax Projections for Married Borrowers ... 25 Appendix C: State-by-State Tax Projections for Single Borrowers ... 28 Appendix D: State-by-State Tax Projections for Number of Borrowers Impacted ... 31 Endnotes ... 34 * * * Execut more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News Launches Direct Admissions Platform to Connect High School Students with Instant College Offers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today announced the launch of U.S. News Direct Admissions, an innovative platform feature designed to transform how prospective students discover and enroll in colleges. U.S. News Direct Admiss more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, Oct. 9 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Another Mexican Gray Wolf Crosses U.S.-Mexico Border, Underscoring Need for Action Against Border Infrastructure October 8, 2026 TUCSON, Ariz. - A U.S.-born Mexican gray wolf translocated to Chihuahua, Mexico, in May 2026 crossed north back into New Mexico this week through the state's remote region known as the Bootheel. Named "Flor", Spanish for flower, by wolf advocates in Mexico, the former breeding male of the Hardcastle Canyon pack returne more PR