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Governor Sherrill Declares State of Emergency Across Eight NJ Counties Ahead of Nor'easter
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill declares a State of Emergency in eight counties as a nor'easter threatens damaging winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding through Sunday.
WeatherPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherDisastersTransportation Mikie SherrillNew JerseyState of Emergencynor'eastercoastal floodingExecutive Order No. 25State Emergency Operations CenterOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Social Security Administration Warns of Government Impersonation Scams
The Social Security Administration is warning the public that government impersonation scams often begin with unexpected texts, social media messages, emails, or phone calls from people claiming to represent a government agency.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesComputers and Internet Social Security Administrationgovernment impersonation scamscammy Social Security accountconsumer protection
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Social Security Administration Alerts Nebraska Residents to Change in Local Office Status
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of Nebraska offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and points residents to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationNebraskaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Traffic Alert: Road Closure Announced for 2026 Rosslyn Fall Fest
Arlington police will close N. Oak Street between Wilson and Key Boulevards on Saturday, October 3, 2026, for the Rosslyn Fall Fest, with parking restricted and violators ticketed and towed.
Law EnforcementTransportationUSAGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Rosslyn Fall FestArlington County Police DepartmentRoad ClosureTraffic AlertArlington VirginiaMetroTowingArlington County GovernmentReston
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The Met to Preview "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" on September 28
The Metropolitan Museum of Art invites press to a preview of "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" on September 28, ahead of the exhibition's run from October 4, 2026, to January 31, 2027.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing The Metropolitan Museum of ArtKrasner and Pollock: Past ContinuousLee KrasnerBald EagleArt exhibitionPress previewThe Met Fifth AvenueMet Museum
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Newsom Signs Bills on Native American Day Making It a Paid State Holiday and Formalizing State Apology
On Native American Day, Governor Newsom signed legislation making the day a paid state holiday, formalizing California's official apology, and making the Office of Tribal Affairs permanent.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEducation Gavin NewsomNative American DayCalifornia Native AmericansOffice of Tribal AffairsAB 1841AB 2115James C. RamosCalifornia Governors Office
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ICE Arrests Murderers, Sexual Predators and Robbers in Latest Enforcement Sweep
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of murder, sexual assault, robbery, assault and drug offenses across five states, as DHS cites a 1,600% rise in assaults on officers.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues U.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal aliensdeportationsanctuary citiesassaults on ICE officersU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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New Jersey Governor Sherrill to Hold Press Conference on Lieutenant Governor
Governor Sherrill will hold a press conference regarding the Lieutenant Governor at 2:45 p.m. Friday at the Executive State House in Trenton, with livestreaming available.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMediaGeneral Politics Mikie SherrillNew JerseyLieutenant GovernorPress ConferenceTrentonExecutive State HouseLiveU MatrixOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Proaction Boosts Sales 60% and Saves 75+ Hours a Month with OpenAI's Codex
Fleet management software startup Proaction uses OpenAI's Codex to build custom demos without engineers, lifting deal progression 50-60% and saving dozens of engineering and founder hours monthly.
Science & TechnologyBusinessUSAArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetSoftware & EngineeringEmployment and Labor ProactionOpenAICodexfleet management softwareGPT-Live-1GPT-6 AstraColin Knudsen
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Spanberger Announces $7.2M Federal Grant to Expand Childcare in Southwest and Southside Virginia
Federal disaster-recovery funds will build and expand childcare centers in Danville/Pittsylvania, Tazewell and Washington counties, adding 55 jobs and space for nearly 450 children.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborEducationDisasters Abigail SpanbergerChildcareVirginiaEO CompaniesHurricane HeleneAmerican Relief ActTazewell CountyReston
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Newsom Proclaims Native American Day, Marking Final One of His Administration
California's 59th annual Native American Day honors tribal sovereignty, land return and partnerships, as Governor Gavin Newsom issues his last such proclamation before leaving office.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesEnvironmentLegal Native American DayGavin NewsomCaliforniaTribal SovereigntyMissing and Murdered Indigenous PeopleLand ReturnProclamationCalifornia Governors Office
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Rice University to Launch Master of Artificial Intelligence Degree in Fall 2027
Rice University will offer a Master of Artificial Intelligence degree starting fall 2027, with applications opening this year, as its researchers and fellows appear in national and international news.
Science & TechnologyBusinessEducationEnergySportUSATexas Rice UniversityMaster of Artificial IntelligenceBaker Institute for Public PolicyKinder Institute for Urban ResearchHoustonHigher EducationCollege Rankings
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TCEQ Sets Fall Slate of Public Meetings and Hearings on Texas Permits
Texas environmental regulators will hold public meetings and hearings from late September through November on air, wastewater and groundwater permits, including contested cases sent to SOAH.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentBusinessLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalEnergyRegulation Texas Commission on Environmental QualityState Office of Administrative Hearingspublic hearingsair quality permitswastewater permitsTexasenvironmental regulation
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Beshear Marks Recovery Month With Four Straight Years of Falling Overdose Deaths in Kentucky
Gov. Andy Beshear highlights four straight years of declining overdose deaths in Kentucky, a 22.9% drop in 2025, expanded recovery resources and efforts to remove dangerous drugs.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementState GovernmentsSocial IssuesLegalMedical Science Andy BeshearKentuckyRecovery Monthoverdose deathsaddiction treatmentnaloxonedrug traffickingKentucky Governor's Office
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CFTC Charges Cash FX Group and CEO in $950 Million Fraud Scheme
The CFTC filed a complaint in Florida against Cash FX Group S.A., CEO Huascar Jose Lopez Castillo, The Conversion Pros, Ronald Pope and Justin Halladay over an alleged $950 million fraud scheme.
Law EnforcementBusinessUSALegalFinancial MarketsFederal Government CFTCCash FX Group S.A.Huascar Jose Lopez CastilloThe Conversion Pros, Inc.Ronald PopeJustin HalladayFraud Scheme
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Media Monitor: Poynter Reports McClatchy Layoffs, White House Press Fight and Data Center Funding Idea
Poynter reports McClatchy cut 13 journalists at the Lexington Herald-Leader, a federal judge ordered the White House to readmit three banned outlets, and a proposal would have data centers fund local reporters.
MediaPolitics and GovernmentBusinessUSAMedia BiasMedia CrisisEmployment and LaborWhite HouseLegalDigital and Print Publishing PoynterMcClatchyLexington Herald-LeaderAlex AcquistoWhite House press accessNPR Wait Wait Don't Tell Medata centersPoynter.org
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Media Monitor: Newsweek Reports Senate Candidates in Both Parties Want Iran War to End
Newsweek reports Senate nominees in both parties now call for the Iran war to end, though they disagree on peace terms, with Democrats poised to shape any settlement.
Politics and GovernmentUSAConflictMediaGeneral PoliticsCongressElectionDemocratic PartyRepublican PartyMiddle East NewsweekIran warAbdul El-SayedMike RogersAshley HinsonDonald Trump2026 midterm electionsRecep Tayyip ErdoganXi JinpingStarbucks
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Newsom Signs "Braun's Law" and Package of Bills to Crack Down on Repeat DUI Offenders
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 907, "Braun's Law," plus four other bills strengthening penalties, license revocations and DMV points for repeat DUI offenders.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsLegalTransportationSocial Issues Gavin NewsomBraun's LawSB 907DUICaliforniaBob ArchuletaTom LackeyCalifornia Governors Office
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Media Monitor: CSIS Nuclear Policy Briefing Highlights AI Threats, Iran Talks and China Test Concerns
CSIS's Nuclear Policy News reports on Doomsday Clock experts weighing AI risks, a UK drama depicting a nuclear crisis, Pope Leo XIV's warning on machines, and U.S. talks with China and Iran.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldUnited KingdomSaudi ArabiaIranChinaGeneral PoliticsFederal GovernmentMilitaryArtificial IntelligenceMiddle EastAsiaEurope CSISNuclear Policy NewsDoomsday ClockIran nuclear programChina nuclear arsenalSaudi nuclear cooperation
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Tennessee Man Charged After HSI Probe Into Threats to Kill ICE Officers
A Knoxville man faces two counts of interstate threats after allegedly posting calls on BlueSky to "bear spray ICE" and "kill the ICE military police," DHS says.
Law EnforcementPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues David KerrHomeland Security InvestigationsICEinterstate threatsMarkwayne MullinKnoxvilleBlueSkyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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S&P Global Improves Connecticut's Credit Rating Outlook to Positive
S&P Global Ratings revised Connecticut's credit outlook from stable to positive, citing pension liability reductions and budget discipline, as the state prepares to offer $1.475 billion in General Obligation bonds.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsEconomyFinancial MarketsBanking ConnecticutS&P Global RatingsCredit RatingNed LamontErick RussellGeneral Obligation BondsPension LiabilitiesConnecticut Governors Office
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HSI Arrests Three-Time Deported Alien Accused of Assaulting ICE Officer With Vehicle
Jesus Israel Garcia-Cobarruvias, deported three times, was arrested in Martinez, California, accused of driving at ICE officers, injuring one, and damaging a government vehicle.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Homeland Security InvestigationsU.S. Immigration and Customs EnforcementJesus Israel Garcia-CobarruviasMarkwayne MullinMartinez, CaliforniaDepartment of Homeland Securityillegal alienU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Ohio Wins $9 Million Federal Grant to Expand Career Exploration for Students
Ohio is one of five national awardees and one of two receiving the maximum amount, funding the Career Connections Framework and 10 early-adopter schools and districts.
Politics and GovernmentEducationEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentUSA OhioCareer Pathways Exploration GrantMike DeWineJim TresselStephen D. DackinCareer Connections FrameworkU.S. Department of LaborOhio Governors Office
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BLS Releases Employee Benefits, Job Flexibility and Tenure Reports for September 2026
The Bureau of Labor Statistics published new reports on employee benefits, job flexibilities and worker tenure, alongside data showing paid leave access and projected employment growth to 2035.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Bureau of Labor StatisticsEmployee BenefitsJob Flexibilities and Work SchedulesEmployee TenurePaid LeaveEmployment ProjectionsEconomic News Releases
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Media Monitor: WIRED Recalls Clash Between Tech's Idealists and Its Investors
WIRED's Backchannel recounts a 2015 Founders Fund retreat where computer pioneer Alan Kay and investor Peter Thiel failed to connect, illustrating tech's divided worlds.
Science & TechnologyBusinessMediaComputers and InternetArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborEconomy WIREDBackchannelAlan KayPeter ThielFounders Fundventure capitaltechnology industryWIRED Backchannel
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DeWines Mark Dolly Parton Day at Kroger, Backing Imagination Library
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and First Lady Fran DeWine celebrated Dolly Parton Day at a Dublin Kroger, where shoppers can round up to support food banks and the Imagination Library of Ohio.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsEducationSocial IssuesEntertainmentMusic Dolly Parton DayMike DeWineFran DeWineKrogerDolly Parton's Imagination Library of OhioDublin, OhioRock & Roll Hall of FameOhio Governors Office
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Media Monitor: California Supreme Court Orders Sheriff to Return Seized Ballots, Affirms Attorney General's Authority
The L.A. Times reports California's Supreme Court ordered Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to return more than 600,000 seized ballots and affirmed the attorney general's power to direct sheriffs.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementLegalElectionState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues California Supreme CourtChad BiancoRiverside Countyballot seizureRob BontaXavier Becerraelection integrityL.A. Times Politics
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Media Monitor: Brookings Report Questions AI's Undersea Edge, Warns of German Political Shift
Brookings is reporting that AI will not make undersea warfare transparent, that German state elections signal a new era of polarization, and that Taiwan is reshaping its military exercises.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyWorldUSAChinaGermanyAsiaEuropeArtificial IntelligenceMilitaryElectionGeneral Politics Brookings Institutionundersea warfareGermany electionsTaiwan military exercisesrare earthsUS-China relationsBrookings
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Mayor Bass Celebrates Introduction of Federal Film and Television Tax Credit Bill
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass welcomed a bipartisan federal film and TV tax credit bill, citing the need to keep local incentives competitive with countries drawing productions abroad.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentUSAFederal GovernmentCongressFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborLegal Karen Bassfederal film and television tax creditLos AngelesMotion Picture AssociationAdam SchiffExecutive Directive 11Cinerama DomeLA Mayors Office
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Newsom Backs Bipartisan Federal Film and TV Tax Credit Bill
Governor Newsom applauds a proposed 20% federal film and TV tax credit that could stack with state programs, citing California's expanded incentive and its first-year results.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsCongressEconomyEmployment and LaborFilm and TVLegal Gavin NewsomFilm and TV Tax CreditMotion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization ActCalifornia Film CommissionColleen BellAdam SchiffEntertainment IndustryCalifornia Governors Office