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Beshear Secures Nearly $17 Million in Federal Grants for Mental Health and Addiction Services
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced nearly $17 million in SAMHSA grants to fund 988 crisis services, youth mental health programs, mobile crisis teams, doula support and school crisis response.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesEducationLegal Andy BeshearKentuckyMental HealthAddiction Recovery988 LifelineSAMHSASteven StackKentucky Governor's Office
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DHS S&T Expands Remote Identity Validation Rally to Fight Deepfake and Identity Fraud
DHS Science and Technology Directorate expands its Remote Identity Validation Rally, opening staggered 2026 applications for document validation, selfie matching, attack detection and deepfake data sharing.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementFederal GovernmentArtificial IntelligenceComputers and InternetLegal DHS Science and Technology DirectorateRemote Identity Validation Rallyidentity frauddeepfakesbiometric verificationPedro AllendeArun VemuryU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Media Monitor: DC Latino Affairs Office Invites Residents to Walk With Mayor Bowser in Fiesta DC Parade
The Mayor's Office on Latino Affairs is inviting residents to march with Mayor Muriel Bowser in the Fiesta DC Parade, marking Hispanic Heritage Month and 50 years of the office's service.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial IssuesGeneral Politics Mayor's Office on Latino AffairsMuriel BowserFiesta DC ParadeHispanic Heritage MonthWashington D.C.Latino communityparadeDC Office on Latino Affairs
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Governor Newsom's Schedule for September 21, 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has left the state, his office announced in a brief schedule notice for Monday, September 21, 2026, with no destination or reason given.
Politics and GovernmentState GovernmentsGeneral Politics Gavin NewsomCaliforniaSacramentoGovernor's Press Officestate travelscheduleCalifornia Governor Gavin Newsom
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DEA Highlights Forensic Science's Role in Fighting the Synthetic Drug Crisis
DEA marks its 14th Annual National Forensic Science Week, honoring chemists and forensic professionals who identify emerging synthetic drugs and support investigations, with public events and a student poster contest.
HealthLaw EnforcementScience & TechnologyUSAFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal DEANational Forensic Science Weeksynthetic drugsfentanylEsther Chegeforensic scienceFentanyl Free America
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California Officials Brief Media on El Niño Storm Season Preparedness
Governor Newsom takes early action as forecasters warn of a potentially historic El Niño, with state officials briefing credentialed media on coordination and resources.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnvironmentDisasters El NiñoCaliforniaGavin NewsomCal OESDepartment of Water Resourcesstorm preparednessSacramentoCalifornia Governors Office
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OCC Updates Cybersecurity Supervision Work Program Structure, Keeps Procedures Unchanged
OCC Bulletin 2026-48 updates the Cybersecurity Supervision Work Program structure to align with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, adds no new procedures, and rescinds Bulletin 2023-22.
BusinessScience & TechnologyLaw EnforcementUSABankingComputers and InternetFederal GovernmentLegal Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyCybersecurity Supervision Work ProgramNIST Cybersecurity FrameworkFFIECCommunity BanksBank Information TechnologyCybersecurityOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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SSA Warns Public Not to Pay for Promises of Increased Benefits
Social Security Administration alerts Americans to scams offering to "boost" or "maximize" benefits for an upfront fee, warning that SSA never charges for benefit increases.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationSocial Security benefitsscamsbenefit increase scammy Social Security accountSSA Office of the Inspector Generalconsumer protection
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Port of Long Beach to Host Inaugural Small Business Summit Oct. 8
The Port of Long Beach will hold its first free Small Business Summit on Oct. 8 at the Westin Long Beach, connecting hundreds of entrepreneurs with more than 30 industry buyers and public agencies.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Port of Long BeachSmall Business SummitNoel HacegabaSteven NealWestin Long BeachPort Partnerssmall business contracting
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Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño
Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to prepare California for a potentially record-strength El Niño, mobilizing flood supplies, National Guard support and public alerts, plus recovery proclamations for past storms.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherClimate ChangeDisastersTransportation Gavin NewsomEl NiñoCaliforniastate of emergencyCal OESfloodingCaltransCalifornia Governors Office
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NIH Unveils $95M Push to Move Biomedical Research Beyond Animal Testing
NIH announces five initiatives to advance human-based research, including $88 million for facilities in nine states and a $7 million quantum technology challenge to improve lab models.
HealthScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAMedical ScienceArtificial IntelligenceRoboticsFederal GovernmentResearch Funding National Institutes of Healthanimal testing alternativesNew Approach MethodologiesJay Bhattacharyabiomedical researchorganoidsquantum technology
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Media Monitor: Space Force Budget Impasse, Space Weapons and Tracking Programs Dominate Breaking Defense Coverage
Breaking Defense reports a budget impasse threatens one in 10 Space Force programs, while officials confirm space control weapons on orbit and address delays in orbital tracking efforts.
Science & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentBusinessMilitaryAstronomy and SpaceFederal GovernmentCongressEconomyEurope Breaking DefenseSpace ForceDoug SchiessTroy MeinkSpace Development Agencyspace domain awarenessLeoLabsBreaking Defense - Military Space
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DHS: Illegal Alien Sentenced to Six Years for Child Pornography After Fairfax County Ignored ICE Detainer
Guatemalan national Roni Mendez-Escobar gets six years and five months for child sexual abuse material and illegal re-entry after Fairfax County released him despite an ICE detainer.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesElection Roni Mendez-EscobarFairfax CountyU.S. Department of Homeland SecurityICEchild sexual abuse materialillegal re-entryMarkwayne Mullin
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Census Bureau to Release 2026 Government Organization Counts and Business Trends Survey
Census Bureau will release 2026 Annual Government Organization counts and Business Trends and Outlook Survey data on Sept. 24, alongside new residential sales figures.
BusinessHealthPolitics and GovernmentEconomyFederal GovernmentFinancial MarketsSocial Issues U.S. Census BureauGovernment OrganizationBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyNew Residential SalesIncome and PovertyHealth Insurance CoverageCurrent Population Survey
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Media Monitor: The Washington Post reports on AI extinction debates, Trump's midterm outlook, deportation deals and a CNN ban
The Washington Post reports on AI extinction scenarios shaping policy debate, Trump's private midterm concerns, a refugee bureau turned deportation operation, and networks halting pool coverage over a CNN ban.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyMediaBusinessWhite HouseRepublican PartyElectionArtificial IntelligenceEmployment and LaborLaw EnforcementLegalEducation The Washington PostDonald Trumpmidterm electionsimmigration enforcementCNNSouth Carolina
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CFTC Innovation Task Force to Host Frontier Forum Series on Financial Technology
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission's Innovation Task Force announced a public roundtable series examining technologies transforming American financial markets.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAFinancial MarketsFederal GovernmentComputers and InternetEconomy CFTCInnovation Task ForceFrontier Forum Seriesfinancial technologypublic roundtables
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Lamont, Elicker Announce Modernization Upgrades and New Retail Opportunities at New Haven Union Station
Connecticut and New Haven officials launch a multimillion-dollar modernization of New Haven Union Station, with new retail and food vendors sought for the hub serving nearly four million passengers a year.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsReal EstateEnergyEconomy New Haven Union StationNed LamontJustin ElickerConnecticut Department of TransportationUnion Station Partnershipretail and food servicetransit modernizationConnecticut Governors Office
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Sanders to Speak at Mather Lodge Reopening in Morrilton
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will deliver remarks at the Mather Lodge reopening ceremony at Petit Jean State Park on Tuesday, September 29, with media required to RSVP in advance.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMediaSocial Issues Sarah Huckabee SandersMather LodgePetit Jean State ParkMorriltonArkansasReopening CeremonyArkansas Governor
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DHS Vows Deportation of Indian National Sentenced to 11 Years in $30 Million Ponzi Scheme
Siddharth Jawahar, an illegal alien from India, was sentenced to 11 years for a Texas-based Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $30 million. DHS vows to deport him after his sentence.
Law EnforcementLegalFederal GovernmentUSAFinancial Markets Siddharth JawaharPonzi schemeU.S. Department of Homeland Securitywire fraudSwiftarc Capital LLCdeportationillegal alien
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Social Security Administration Updates Operational Status of Louisiana Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Louisiana has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationLouisianaSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Newsom Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Potentially Historic El Niño
Governor Newsom proclaimed a state of emergency to prepare California for a potentially record-strength El Niño, mobilizing flood supplies, National Guard support and fast-tracked permits, plus recovery proclamations for past storms.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherEnvironmentState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherClimate ChangeDisasters Gavin NewsomEl NiñoCaliforniaState of EmergencyCal OESFloodingCaltransCalifornia Governors Office
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Whitmer Announces 243 New Jobs Across Three Michigan Business Expansions
Three manufacturing expansions in St. Clair, Ogemaw and Oscoda counties will bring more than $64.8 million in capital investment and at least 243 jobs to Michigan, backed by state grants.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborState GovernmentsTransportation Gretchen WhitmerMichigan Economic Development CorporationU.S. FarathaneWausau Supply Co.Cooper StandardPort HuronWest BranchOffice of Michigan Governor
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University Hospitals Joins Team Tressel Fitness Challenge to Help 655,000 Ohio Students Build Healthy Habits
University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute becomes an official partner of the Team Tressel Fitness Challenge, bringing video lessons and school assemblies on health to 655,000 Ohio students.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentEducationUSAState GovernmentsMedical ScienceSocial Issues Team Tressel Fitness ChallengeUniversity HospitalsJim TresselAmanda Weiss KellyOhio studentsphysical fitnessClevelandOhio Governor's Office
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Sierra Club Angeles Chapter Opens Registration for 2027 Wilderness Travel Course and Fundraising Adventures
Sierra Club Angeles Chapter announces 2027 Wilderness Travel Course registration opening Sept 15, 2026, plus fundraising trips to Mammoth Mountain, Vietnam, Cambodia, the Canadian Rockies and Morocco.
EntertainmentEnvironmentTravelEducationAstronomy and SpaceAsiaAfricaEurope Sierra Club Angeles ChapterWilderness Travel CourseMammoth MountainVietnam and Cambodia Travel AdventureCanadian Rockies National Park TourMorocco Eclipse Travel AdventureFundraising Travel Adventures
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Phasecraft to Open U.S. Headquarters in Arlington, Creating 19 Jobs
British quantum algorithms company Phasecraft will invest $113,000 and create 19 jobs in Arlington County, establishing its U.S. headquarters in Ballston with state support.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyEmployment and LaborComputers and InternetState Governments PhasecraftArlington CountyAbigail SpanbergerQuantum ComputingVirginia Economic Development PartnershipVirginia Jobs Investment ProgramBusiness ExpansionVirginiaReston
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Nebraska Gov. Pillen Delegates Flag Order for Fallen Yutan Firefighter
Gov. Jim Pillen has delegated authority to Yutan Mayor Matt Thompson to order flags at half-staff in honor of Firefighter/EMT Wendell D. Pascarelli, who died from line-of-duty-related cancer complications.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLaw EnforcementSocial Issues Jim PillenMatt ThompsonYutanNebraskaWendell D. PascarelliYutan Volunteer Fire Departmenthalf-staffOffice of Nebraska Governor
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DC Arts Commission to Vote on FY27 Grant Funding at September 28 Meeting
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will hold its next Full Commission meeting on September 28, with FY27 grant funding up for a vote and public comment open until September 24.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues DC Commission on the Arts and HumanitiesFY27 grant fundingFull Commission meetingpublic commentWashington D.C.arts and humanitiesaccessibilityDC Commission on the Arts and Humanities (CAH)
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Media Monitor: L.A. Times Analyzes Three California Bond Measures on November Ballot
The L.A. Times is reporting on three California bond measures on the Nov. 3 ballot, weighing a homebuyer down payment plan, a broad housing measure and a medical research proposal.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessHealthElectionState GovernmentsEconomyReal EstateMedical ScienceLegal Los Angeles TimesCaliforniabond measuresProposition 37Proposition 1Proposition 38November electionL.A. Times Politics
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Amazon Invests Another $1.9 Billion in Delivery Service Partner Program
Amazon is investing $1.9 billion more in its Delivery Service Partner program in 2027, boosting driver pay toward nearly $24 an hour, expanding safety technology and committing $70 million to community initiatives.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSACanadaEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial IntelligenceTransportationSocial Issues AmazonDelivery Service Partner programBeryl TomayAmazon Smart Delivery GlassesWellspringAmazon Local GoodDelivery Associate pay
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Registration Still Open for Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette Invitational Near Broken Bow
Young .22 rifle shooters age 11 and up can still register for Nebraska's longest-running youth shooting event, set for Saturday, Sept. 26 near Broken Bow.
SportState GovernmentsEducationUSA Nebraska Youth Smallbore Silhouette InvitationalBroken BowNebraska Game and Parksyouth shooting eventHunter Educationrifle competition