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Sherrill Tours Mobile Health Van to Promote 'Stay Well, Learn Well' School Initiative
Governor Mikie Sherrill toured a pediatric mobile health van in Orange to promote Stay Well, Learn Well, a statewide push to give New Jersey students physicals, preventive care and vaccines before school starts.
Politics and GovernmentHealthState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationMedical ScienceSocial Issues Mikie SherrillStay Well, Learn WellNew Jersey Department of HealthRWJBarnabas Healthchildhood vaccinationsback-to-schoolOrange, New JerseyOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Social Security Administration Flags Changed Status at California Offices
Social Security Administration says operational status has changed at California offices, card centers and hearing offices, and points the public to online services including benefit applications, account management and replacement cards.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationCaliforniaSocial Security officesonline servicesmy Social Security accountMedicareretirement benefits
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Census Bureau Releases 2024 AIES Data, Sets Librarian Webinar
The U.S. Census Bureau has released 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey data on data.census.gov, added a video tutorial, scheduled a librarian webinar and workshops, and outlined outreach events and other data releases.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentEconomyComputers and InternetEducation U.S. Census Bureaudata.census.gov2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey2025 Geography InformationGovernment
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Raymond Firefighter Eric Phillips Dies After Medical Emergency at Fire Scene
Eric Phillips, a 44-year-old paid-on-call firefighter with Raymond Fire Department in New Hampshire, died Sept. 4, 2026, after a medical emergency at a fire alarm activation. His death is among 61 firefighter fatalities reported in 2026.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEmployment and Labor Eric PhillipsRaymond Fire DepartmentNew Hampshirefirefighter fatalitymedical emergencypaid-on-call2026
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Granicus Highlights Digital Engagement Platform for Government Agencies
Granicus highlights its integrated digital communication and engagement platform for government agencies, featuring opt-in subscriptions, multi-channel messaging, and quotes from EPA, Indiana FSSA, Baytown, and Fairfax officials.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial Issues GranicusDigital communicationGovernment engagementGovDeliveryEngagementHQPublic sectorConstituent engagementIowa Governors Office
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Google Search AI Offers Three New Ways to Prepare for Your Next Race
Google Search is leveraging its AI capabilities to help runners prepare for races by offering personalized training plans, custom music playlists, and tailored gear recommendations.
Science & TechnologySportBusinessArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetEducation Google SearchRunningRace PreparationTraining PlansYouTube MusicShopping GraphGoogleAlphabet
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Media Monitor: NPR Promotes 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway as Entry Deadline Nears
NPR says its 2026 Tiny Desk Giveaway closes Saturday, with one winner and a guest set to travel to Washington, D.C., for a live Tiny Desk Concert.
MediaEntertainmentPolitics and GovernmentMusicDigital and Print PublishingFederal Government NPRTiny Desk GiveawayTiny Desk ConcertWashington, D.C.PropellersweepstakesNPR Breaking News
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Media Monitor: Vaccine Newsletter Rebuts Claims on Military Injuries, Measles and Herd Immunity
Voices for Vaccines says claims of hidden military vaccine injuries, a mild measles threat and impossible herd immunity are unsupported, citing Defense Department data and public health research.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceFederal GovernmentMilitaryGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Voices for Vaccinesmeaslesherd immunityVAERSPete Hegsethmilitary vaccine injuriesDefense Medical Epidemiology DatabaseJust The Facts
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Census Bureau Releases Historical Time Series Data From 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey
Historical time series data from the 2024 Annual Integrated Economic Survey are now available through the Census Bureau's API and the St. Louis Fed's FRED database, offering consistent measures of business activity.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEconomyFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet U.S. Census BureauAnnual Integrated Economic Surveyeconomic datatime series databusiness activityFederal Reserve Bank of St. LouisAPI
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Media Monitor: CCDH Says U.S. Government Intensifying Push Against Its Founder
CCDH says the U.S. government is intensifying efforts to penalize its founder Imran Ahmed, and says its research found Grok generated three million sexualized images, including 23,000 of children.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSocial IssuesLegalFederal Government Center for Countering Digital HateImran AhmedGrokU.S. governmentsocial media algorithmsfreedom of expressionchild safetyThe Center for Countering Digital Hate
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SEC Officials to Speak at Solana Summit in Washington
SEC Chairman Paul Atkins will give a keynote and Commissioner Hester Peirce will join a fireside chat at the Solana Policy Institute’s Solana Summit: Washington x Wall Street on Sept. 14, 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsLegalComputers and Internet Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul AtkinsHester PeirceSolana SummitWashington D.C.Solana Policy InstitutePublic Appearances
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FTC Seeks Comment on Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's Proposed 2027 Budget
The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority's proposed 2027 budget, which has been submitted to the Commission and published in the Federal Register.
Politics and GovernmentSportBusinessGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentEconomyLegal Federal Trade CommissionHorseracing Integrity and Safety Authority2027 budgetFederal Registerpublic commentGovernmentSports
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Social Security Expands Payee Applicant Interviews in Workload Support Units
The Social Security Administration has updated its Program Operations Manual System, expanding which payee applicant interviews its Workload Support Units can handle, per transmittal GN 00501 TN 11.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Social Security AdministrationRepresentative PayeeWorkload Support UnitsProgram Operations Manual SystemGN 00501 TN 11payee applicant interviewsGovernment
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Virginia Rolls Out Chip-and-Tap EBT Cards to Protect SNAP Benefits from Theft
Virginia launches more secure chip-and-tap EBT cards to prevent SNAP skimming, targeting high-theft areas first and aiming for all cardholders to have new cards by end of December 2026.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement SNAPEBT cardschip-and-tap technologyVirginiaAbigail Spanbergerbenefit theftskimmingReston
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Whitmer announces final $778.8M financing for Rebuilding Michigan projects
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer says MDOT secured $778.8 million in final financing to continue remaining Rebuilding Michigan road and bridge projects, with 36 of 47 projects set for substantial completion by end of 2026.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessState GovernmentsTransportationEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Department of TransportationRebuilding Michiganroad constructioninfrastructureGovernmentPoliticsOffice of Michigan Governor
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SEC Publishes Peirce Remarks to Investor Advisory Committee
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted Commissioner Hester M. Peirce's remarks, titled 'Lame Duck,' delivered at the meeting of the SEC Investor Advisory Committee.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegalEconomy Hester M. PeirceSecurities and Exchange CommissionSEC Investor Advisory CommitteeLame DuckBusiness and FinanceGovernmentRemarks
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Fairfax County Police Announce Community Events for Sept. 10-17
The Fairfax County Police Department invites residents to community events from Sept. 10-17, including Coffee with a Cop, Neighborhood Watch Training, and advisory committee meetings across the county.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentGeneral PoliticsSocial IssuesEducation Fairfax County Police DepartmentCommunity eventsCoffee with a CopNeighborhood Watch TrainingPublic Safety Appreciation DayCommunity Advisory CommitteeReston
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National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial to Close Temporarily for 25th Anniversary Ceremony
The National 9/11 Pentagon Memorial will close from 3 a.m. to noon EDT on Sept. 11, except for victims' families, survivors and their families, for the 25th anniversary observance.
Politics and GovernmentConflictFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters National 9/11 Pentagon Memorialtemporary closureSept. 11 attacks25th Anniversary 9/11 Observance CeremonyPentagon Special Events OfficeU.S. Department of WarTerrorism
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Constant Contact outlines customer contact data practices in updated privacy notice
Constant Contact says it sends emails only on behalf of customers, requires permission-based marketing, uses web beacons, and participates in the EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentComputers and InternetLegalFederal GovernmentDigital and Print PublishingSocial Issues Constant Contactcustomer contact dataprivacy noticeemail marketingweb beaconsEU-U.S. Data Privacy Frameworkdata subject rightsVirginia GovernorReston
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SEC Posts Chairman Atkins' Remarks From Investor Advisory Committee Meeting
The Securities and Exchange Commission has posted remarks by Chairman Paul S. Atkins from an Investor Advisory Committee meeting, saying the speech is now available.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentLegal Securities and Exchange CommissionPaul S. AtkinsInvestor Advisory CommitteeSECSpeeches and StatementsChairman
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Reynolds orders Iowa flags at half-staff for 9/11 25th anniversary
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds ordered flags at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriots Day and the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, honoring eight Iowans among nearly 3,000 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsDisasters Kim ReynoldsIowa9/11 attacksPatriots Dayhalf-staff flagsIowa victimsGovernmentIowa Governors Office
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UK Will Not Apply Anti-Subsidy Duties on US HVO Biodiesel
The UK Trade Remedies Authority has published its final determination on subsidised HVO biodiesel imports from the USA, recommending duties, but the Secretary of State decided no anti-subsidy measures will be applied.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTradeEconomyEnergyLegalGeneral PoliticsUnited Kingdom Trade Remedies AuthorityHVO biodieselanti-subsidy dutiessubsidy investigationGovernmentUK Government
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IRS reminds taxpayers Direct Pay offers free, secure way to pay taxes
The IRS says Direct Pay lets taxpayers pay federal taxes free from a bank account, with no sign-in or registration, and supports same-day or scheduled payments up to 365 days ahead.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyFederal GovernmentBankingComputers and InternetEconomy IRSDirect PayTaxesFrank J. BisignanoElectronic Federal Tax Payment SystemTaxpayersOnline payments
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Whitmer Orders Michigan Flags at Half-Staff for Patriot Day
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer ordered U.S. and state flags to half-staff Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, for Patriot Day, urging a moment of silence at 8:46 a.m. and community service to honor 9/11 victims.
Politics and GovernmentConflictLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentMilitaryDisasters Patriot DayGretchen WhitmerGarlin Gilchrist IIMichigan9/11 attacksfirst respondersGovernmentOffice of Michigan Governor
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Trump Pledge of $5,000 Payments, Marks Kirk Anniversary
Newsweek reports President Donald Trump is promising $5,000 payments to voters ahead of November's midterms, funded by tariffs, and marks one year since Charlie Kirk's assassination at Utah Valley University.
Politics and GovernmentMediaLaw EnforcementGeneral PoliticsRepublican PartyElectionMedia BiasLegal Donald TrumpJD VanceRepublican National CommitteeCharlie KirkTurning Point USAtariffsPoliticsNewsweek
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City of Fairfax: Clean pizza boxes recyclable, dirty ones not
City of Fairfax advises residents that clean pizza boxes can go in recycling carts, while greasy or food-soiled boxes should be composted at the city composting center or thrown in trash.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEnvironmentSocial IssuesEducation City of FairfaxPizza boxesRecyclingCompostingWaste disposalRefuseRecycling@fairfaxva.gov703-385-7837Reston
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Media Monitor: MIT Technology Review reports on crypto fraud, solar geoengineering, energy-efficient chips, and US battery market challenges
MIT Technology Review reports on a pastor's collapsed 'God-driven' cryptocurrency, a roadmap for solar geoengineering, and new energy-efficient computer chips, alongside challenges in the US battery market.
Science & TechnologyBusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEnvironmentEnergyEconomySocial Issues CryptocurrencySolar GeoengineeringComputer TechnologyEnergy StorageApple Inc.Huawei TechnologiesMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Social Security Administration Reports Changed Status for New York Offices
SSA says operational status of New York Social Security offices, card centers, and hearing offices has changed. It urges online services for benefits, account management, and help.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and InternetEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationNew YorkGovernmentSocial Security officesretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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SSA Updates Ohio Social Security Office, Card Center, and Hearing Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers, or hearing offices in Ohio has changed, and it is directing the public to check status online and use digital services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Social Security AdministrationOhioSocial Security officesOnline servicesRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicare
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Producer Price Index for final demand rises 0.4% in August as goods prices climb 1.1%
The Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.4 percent in August, with goods prices up 1.1 percent and services up 0.1 percent. Final demand prices climbed 5.4 percent over 12 months.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Producer Price IndexBureau of Labor Statisticsfinal demand goodsfinal demand servicesinflationAugust 2026U.S. economy