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Medicare Warns Seniors to Watch for Fraud During Open Enrollment
Medicare urges beneficiaries to hang up on unwanted calls and ignore uninvited emails or texts, warning that scammers pose as Medicare or insurance company representatives during Open Enrollment.
HealthPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentLaw EnforcementSocial Issues MedicareMedicare fraudOpen EnrollmentCenters for Medicare & Medicaid ServicesU.S. Department of Health and Human Servicesidentity thefthealth insurance
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Arvato Opens Louisville Fulfillment Center, Creating 150 Kentucky Jobs
Arvato celebrated the grand opening of a nearly 400,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Louisville, its seventh site in the greater Shepherdsville area, creating 150 jobs.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentEmployment and LaborEconomyState GovernmentsTrade ArvatoLouisvilleAndy BeshearKentuckyfulfillment centereconomic developmentlogisticsKentucky Governor's Office
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Nebraska State Parks Tout Fall Camping, Trout Stockings and Stargazing
Nebraska Game and Parks highlights fall camping, Halloween events, thousands of rainbow trout stocked at parks including Fremont Lakes and Mahoney, plus prime stargazing and fall color spots.
Politics and GovernmentEnvironmentSocial IssuesState GovernmentsGeneral WeatherEnergy Nebraska Game and Parks Commissionstate parksfall campingrainbow trout stockingHalloween eventsstargazingfall colorNebraska Game and Parks
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Beshear Announces Record $78.8 Million in Appalachian Regional Commission Funding for Eastern Kentucky
Kentucky receives a record $78.8 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission for 67 Eastern Kentucky projects, beating the previous $59.2 million record set in fiscal year 2023.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomyEnergySocial Issues Andy BeshearAppalachian Regional CommissionEastern KentuckyGayle ManchinKentucky Department for Local GovernmentArea Development PrograminfrastructureKentucky Governor's Office
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Federal Reserve Releases Minutes of September 15-16 FOMC Meeting
The Federal Reserve Board has published the minutes of the Federal Open Market Committee meeting held September 15-16, 2026, released by the Board of Governors.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyBankingFederal GovernmentFinancial Markets Federal ReserveFederal Open Market CommitteeFOMC minutesBoard of Governorsmonetary policyWashington DCU.S. Federal Reserve
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Treasury Issues First Penalty Under Outbound Investment Security Program, Fining Amidi $200,000
Treasury fined Amidi, LLC $200,000 for failing to notify it of a controlled foreign entity's $92,478 investment in Chinese AI firm Noematrix, the first civil penalty under the Outbound Investment Security Program.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessScience & TechnologyUSAChinaFederal GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceLegalTrade Outbound Investment Security ProgramU.S. Department of the TreasuryAmidi, LLCNoematrixScott BessentChristopher PilkertonUS Treasury
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Rice University Experts Cited Across National Media on Vaccines, Texas Politics, Energy and Fertility Research
Rice University's Dateline roundup highlights faculty commentary on Texas pediatricians facing investigations, a tight governor's race, gas flaring, mortgage costs and Kinder Institute research on falling birth rates.
Politics and GovernmentHealthScience & TechnologyEducationSportElectionMedical ScienceEnergyEconomyGeneral Politics Rice UniversityBaker Institute for Public PolicyKinder Institute for Urban ResearchTexas governor raceKen Paxtongas flaringwomen's soccer
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Ohio Celebrates Completion of Appalachian Children's Health Initiative With 29th Clinic
Ohio wraps up a $64 million program that opened 29 health clinics across Appalachia, logging nearly 33,000 patient visits and saving students thousands of hours of learning time.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsEducationSocial Issues Appalachian Children's Health InitiativeMike DeWineLydia MihalikOhio Department of Developmentschool-based health clinicsAppalachian Community Grant ProgramNationwide Children's HospitalOhio Governors Office
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Spanberger Hosts 1,000 Leaders at First Statewide Unified Readiness Summit
Governor Abigail Spanberger gathered 1,000 law enforcement, public safety and community leaders in Richmond to modernize emergency preparedness and build a more resilient Virginia.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAState GovernmentsDisastersSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginiaUnified Readiness SummitEmergency PreparednessStanley M. MeadorLauren OpettExecutive Order 19Reston
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Census Bureau Releases 2026 Q3 Job-to-Job Flows Data
The U.S. Census Bureau has completed its 2026 Q3 release of Job-to-Job Flows data, offering statistics on hires, separations and worker reallocation across employers, with 2025 Q3 the latest data for most states.
BusinessEmployment and LaborFederal GovernmentEconomyUSA U.S. Census BureauJob-to-Job Flowsjob mobilityworker reallocationhires and separationsemployment statistics
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Media Monitor: USA TODAY Reports Trump Won't Reimburse Government for Ads, Collins Dodges on Campaigning With Trump
USA TODAY reports a White House official says Trump won't reimburse the government for $10 million in DHS-funded ads, while Sen. Susan Collins declines to say whether she'd campaign with him.
Politics and GovernmentUSAElectionWhite HouseRepublican PartyDemocratic PartyCongress Donald TrumpUSA TODAYSusan CollinsMaine Senate raceTroy JacksonSteven CheungWes MooreUSA TODAY On Politics
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Port of Seattle Invites Public to Part 150 Airport Noise Study Workshops
Port of Seattle hosts three identical open-house workshops on Oct. 17, 19 and 20 for its multi-year Part 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Study, with interpretation, food and childcare provided.
Politics and GovernmentTransportationEnvironmentUSAState GovernmentsSocial Issues Port of SeattlePart 150 Noise and Land Use Compatibility Studyaircraft noisepublic workshopsSeattleStephen P. Metrucknoise reduction
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Oregon Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Oregon has changed, and directs the public to check status online.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationOregonSocial Security officeOnline servicesRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicare
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ICE Arrests Pedophiles, Animal Abusers and Drug Traffickers, DHS Says
ICE arrested five criminal illegal aliens convicted of child sex offenses, animal abuse, drug trafficking and weapons charges, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said, vowing removals will continue.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Immigration and Customs EnforcementDepartment of Homeland SecurityMarkwayne Mullinillegal alien arrestschild sexual abusedrug traffickinganimal abuseU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Lyon County Approved for Over $560,000 in State Funding for Site and Building Development
KEDFA approves over $560,000 in state funding for a Lyon County project to acquire 58 acres near the Eddyville Industrial Park and build a new rail spur.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAEconomyState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborReal EstateTransportation Kentucky Product Development InitiativeLyon CountyEddyville Riverport and Industrial Development AuthorityAndy BeshearKentucky Economic Development Finance AuthorityEconomic DevelopmentEddyville Industrial ParkKentucky Governor's Office
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Virginia Releases School Accountability Results Early, Opens $26.7 Million for High-Needs Schools
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced 2026 school accountability results two months early, with more than 99 percent of Virginia schools fully accredited and a $26.7 million grant cycle opening Friday.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentSocial Issues Abigail SpanbergerVirginia Department of EducationSchool Performance and Support FrameworkSchool Improvement GrantTitle I schoolsComprehensive Support and ImprovementVirginiaReston
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Library of Congress Adds Georgia Newspapers to Chronicling America
Newly digitized Georgia titles include an African American Baptist newspaper and the Warm Springs papers of Franklin D. Roosevelt's part-time resort town, now available on Chronicling America.
MediaScience & TechnologyDigital and Print PublishingEducationUSA Chronicling AmericaLibrary of CongressNational Digital Newspaper ProgramGeorgia BaptistWarm Springs MirrorWiregrass Farmer and StockmanFranklin D. RooseveltU.S. Library of Congress
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Columbia Neighbors Guide: What You Need to Know About the November 3 New York General Election
Columbia Neighbors publishes a voting resource guide ahead of New York's Nov. 3 general election, covering early voting from Oct. 24 to Nov. 1, polling locations and races on the ballot.
Politics and GovernmentEducationHealthEntertainmentElectionState GovernmentsSocial IssuesMusic New York general electionColumbia Neighborsearly votingGeorge Van Amson FellowshipLamont-Doherty Earth ObservatoryHarlemBronx Museum of the Arts
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Whitmer Celebrates 8,000 Michigan Educators Completing Science of Reading Training
More than 8,000 Michigan educators have completed LETRS Science of Reading training, with 4,371 more enrolled, as the state invests $500 million in literacy under a 2026 law.
Politics and GovernmentEducationState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsSocial Issues Gretchen WhitmerLETRS trainingScience of ReadingMichigan literacyEvery Child ReadsPublic Act 26 of 2026Glenn MaleykoOffice of Michigan Governor
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Social Security Updates Disability Review Policy on Medical Improvement
The Social Security Administration updated its Program Operations Manual System on October 6, 2026, revising instructions on medical improvement and related medical issues in continuing disability review cases.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentMedical ScienceSocial IssuesLegal Social Security AdministrationProgram Operations Manual Systemcontinuing disability reviewmedical improvementDI 28010 TN 21disability benefitsmy Social Security account
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Newsom Announces 35 New Films for California, Including 'Last Friday'
California awards film and TV tax credits to 35 productions, including Ice Cube's Last Friday and 28 independent films, with $1.08 billion in expected in-state spending.
Politics and GovernmentEntertainmentBusinessCaliforniaState GovernmentsFilm and TVEconomyEmployment and LaborArtificial Intelligence Gavin NewsomCalifornia Film CommissionLast FridayFilm and Television Tax Credit ProgramIndependent filmColleen BellIce CubeCalifornia Governors Office
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Library of Congress Hosts Discussion on Investing in Refugee Entrepreneurs
Authors John Kluge Jr. and Christine Mahoney discuss their book arguing refugee entrepreneurs drive job creation and innovation, in a Kluge Center event at the Library of Congress.
BusinessMediaUSAEconomySocial IssuesEducation Library of CongressJohn W. Kluge CenterRefugee Investment NetworkChristine MahoneyJohn Kluge Jr.Refugee EntrepreneursMolly O'TooleU.S. Library of Congress
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DHS Highlights Child Sex Traffickers and Drug Traffickers Among Illegal Aliens Arrested or Convicted in San Antonio
DHS names some of the worst illegal aliens arrested by ICE or convicted in San Antonio, Texas, including child sex traffickers, drug traffickers and thieves, as Secretary Markwayne Mullin blames Biden-era border policies.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues DHSICESan AntonioTexasillegal alienschild sex traffickingdrug traffickingU.S. Department of Homeland Security
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BJS Releases Report on 2025 Justice Assistance Grant Award Calculations
Bureau of Justice Statistics publishes "Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program, 2025," detailing how FY2025 formula awards are calculated using census population and FBI violent crime data.
Politics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAFederal GovernmentLegalSocial Issues Justice Assistance GrantBureau of Justice StatisticsOffice of Justice ProgramsEdward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance GrantBureau of Justice AssistanceLizabeth Remreycriminal justice funding
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IRS Highlights Partnership With UK's New Whistleblower Program to Fight Cross-Border Tax Evasion
IRS says it helped HMRC establish its Strengthened Reward Scheme, launched in November 2025, as both agencies urge informants to report serious tax avoidance and evasion.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAUnited KingdomEconomyFederal GovernmentLegalFinancial Markets IRSHMRCWhistleblower OfficeStrengthened Reward Schemetax evasioncross-border compliancewhistleblower award
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IRS Highlights Partnership With UK's New Whistleblower Program
IRS says its Whistleblower Office expertise helped HMRC launch its Strengthened Reward Scheme, as both agencies push for cross-border tax enforcement and rewards for informants.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentLaw EnforcementUSAUnited KingdomFederal GovernmentEconomyLegalFinancial Markets IRSWhistleblower OfficeHMRCStrengthened Reward Schemetax evasionFrank J. BisignanoJP Marks
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Social Security Administration Urges Advocates to Help Clients Report SSI Changes
SSA asks advocates to encourage clients to report changes affecting Supplemental Security Income, a needs-based program, to reduce improper payments and protect eligibility and payment amounts.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentSocial IssuesUSA Social Security AdministrationSupplemental Security IncomeSSIimproper paymentseligibilitymy Social Security accountadvocates
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Flexport to Host North America Freight Market Update Live Webinar on October 8
Flexport's FMU Live webinar on October 8, 2026 will cover North America ports and labor, transpacific eastbound ocean updates and air freight, with three ocean and air experts speaking.
BusinessUSATradeTransportationEmployment and LaborEconomy FlexportFreight Market Update Livewebinarfreight forwardingtranspacific eastbound oceanair freightNorth America ports and labor
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Sanders to Host Cabinet Meetings in Springdale as Arkansas' Capital for a Day
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will bring her Cabinet secretaries to Springdale on Thursday, October 8, for education and government efficiency announcements, a quarry tour and a meet-and-greet.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsEducationFederal Government Sarah Huckabee SandersSpringdaleArkansasCapital for a DayBernice Young Elementary SchoolTyson Foodsgovernment efficiencyArkansas Governor
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Gov. Reynolds Expands Proclamation Suspending Penalties for On-Road Dyed Diesel Use
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds expanded a proclamation suspending state penalties for dyed diesel use on public roads, adding livestock, livestock feed and other farm products to the covered list.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsAgricultureEnergyTransportation Kim Reynoldsdyed dieselIowaproclamationfarm productsIowa Code Section 452A.74A(1)livestock feedIowa Governors Office