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Fairfax County Opens Affordable Housing Voucher Waitlist Oct. 5
Fairfax County opens its Project-Based Voucher waitlist Oct. 5 for new properties in Falls Church and Vienna, closing Oct. 11. Also: a center groundbreaking and 45 pets adopted.
Politics and GovernmentHealthBusinessUSAState GovernmentsReal EstateEmployment and LaborTransportationSocial Issues Fairfax CountyAffordable HousingProject-Based VoucherFalls ChurchViennaAnimal ServicesProduct RecallFairfax County GovernmentRestonVirginiaVA
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Newsom Signs Bipartisan Bills to Expand Benefits for California Veterans and Military Families
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed bipartisan legislation expanding disabled veteran property tax relief, paid family leave, priority college enrollment and in-state tuition for military families.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsMilitarySocial IssuesEducationLegal Gavin NewsomCalifornia veterans legislationBob ArchuletaPilar SchiavoSB 296AB 2219military familiesCalifornia Governors Office
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SEC Charges Investment Adviser Zoe Financial Over Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest
The SEC announced settled charges against New York-based investment adviser Zoe Financial Inc. for failing to fully and fairly disclose material facts about conflicts of interest to clients and prospective clients.
BusinessLaw EnforcementUSAFinancial MarketsLegalBanking Securities and Exchange CommissionZoe Financial Inc.investment adviserconflict of interestsettled chargesNew Yorkdisclosure
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From Manuals to Mobile: American Airlines Marks a Decade of Its Cabin Electronic Flight Bag
American Airlines celebrates more than a decade of its Cabin Electronic Flight Bag, a centralized digital resource giving flight attendants access to manuals, safety information and other tools.
BusinessScience & TechnologyTransportationEmployment and LaborComputers and Internet American AirlinesCabin Electronic Flight Bagflight attendantsairline safetyaviation technologymobile tools
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Media Monitor: TIME Health Reports on Alzheimer's Blood Tests, Wildlife Gardening and Outdoor Time
TIME Health reports on newly cleared Alzheimer's blood tests, the mental-health payoff of wildlife gardening, research on outdoor time, and the etiquette of money in friendships.
HealthScience & TechnologyMediaMedical ScienceEnvironmentSocial IssuesGeneral Politics TIMEAlzheimer's diseaseblood testsFood and Drug Administrationwildlife gardeningoutdoor timehealth care costsTIME Health
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Trump, Reynolds Announce Largest-Ever US Steel Investment Coming to Iowa
Mesabi Metallics will build a fully integrated steel complex in Iowa, the largest steel manufacturing investment in American history, Governor Kim Reynolds announced at the White House.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAGeneral PoliticsWhite HouseEconomyEmployment and LaborTrade Kim ReynoldsMesabi MetallicsDonald TrumpIowasteel manufacturingeconomic developmentRewant RuiaIowa Governors Office
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Governor Ivey Launches Alabama STEM Council Seal of Approval, Opens Applications
Alabama opens applications for a new STEM Council Seal of Approval recognizing out-of-school programs and events operating at least three years, with awards announced after review.
Politics and GovernmentScience & TechnologyEducationState GovernmentsEmployment and LaborUSA Alabama STEM Council Seal of ApprovalKay IveyAlabama STEM CouncilAlabama Department of WorkforceSTEM educationGreg ReedCynthia McCartyAlabama Governor's Office
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Newsom Signs First-in-Nation Non-Ultraprocessed Food Label Into Law
California creates a first-in-the-nation label for non-ultraprocessed foods, adds sugar warnings to menus, bans diet pill sales to minors and restricts vape advertising.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAState GovernmentsGeneral PoliticsEducationSocial IssuesLaw Enforcement Gavin NewsomCaliforniaultraprocessed foodsJesse GabrielFarm to Schooltobacco regulationdietary supplementsCalifornia Governors Office
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Governor Sherrill Hails Start of Hudson Tunnel Boring
New Jersey Governor Sherrill welcomes the Gateway Development Commission's launch of the first tunnel boring machine for the Hudson Tunnel Project, the first new rail tunnel under the Hudson in over a century.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessTransportationState GovernmentsFederal GovernmentEconomy Hudson Tunnel ProjectGateway Development CommissionGovernor SherrillNew Jerseytunnel boring machineGateway PrograminfrastructureOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Anna Maynard Named Head of Arlington Office of Human Rights as County Manager Proposes New Enforcement Structure
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz appoints Anna Maynard to lead the Office of Human Rights permanently and proposes splitting EEO and fair housing enforcement into two new offices.
Politics and GovernmentUSALaw EnforcementState GovernmentsLegalSocial IssuesEmployment and Labor Anna MaynardArlington CountyOffice of Human RightsMark SchwartzHuman Rights OrdinanceEqual Employment OpportunityFair HousingArlington County GovernmentReston
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Social Security Administration Alerts Georgians to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Georgia has changed, and points recipients to online services for most business.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationGeorgiaSocial Security officemy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicare
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Media Monitor: Washington Post Reports Democrats' Senate Path Eases as White House Expands Pro-Trump Ad Campaign
The Washington Post reports Democrats now have easier paths to flipping the Senate, while the White House expands a taxpayer-paid ad campaign boosting President Trump ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Politics and GovernmentMediaUSAElectionWhite HouseCongressEconomySocial Issues The Washington PostU.S. Senate2026 midterm electionsDonald TrumpSenate Republicanscost of living
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Census Bureau Mourns Former Director Vincent Barabba, Announces Manufacturing Day and Data Releases
Former Census Bureau Director Vincent Barabba has died at 92, as the agency marks the 15th anniversary of Manufacturing Day and prepares to release 2024 Nonemployer Statistics.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAFederal GovernmentEconomyEmployment and LaborFinancial Markets U.S. Census BureauVincent BarabbaManufacturing DayNonemployer StatisticsBusiness Trends and Outlook SurveyGovernment OrganizationEconomic Indicators
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The Met Opens "Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous" on October 4
The Metropolitan Museum of Art opens Krasner and Pollock: Past Continuous on October 4, 2026, running through January 31, 2027, with a digital press kit now available.
EntertainmentMediaUSAFilm and TVDigital and Print Publishing Krasner and Pollock: Past ContinuousThe Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Met Fifth AvenueArt ExhibitionNew York CityAnna-Marie KellenJulie NiemiMet Museum
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Rice 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 faculty appear in national and international news.
Politics and GovernmentEducationScience & TechnologySportEntertainmentElectionArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceEnergyFilm and TVSocial Issues Rice UniversityMaster of Artificial IntelligenceChris GermainU.S. News & World Report college rankingsBaker Institute for Public PolicyRice researchRice athletics
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Media Monitor: Biologists Push Back on Anthropic's Claim That Its AI Agents Made a Scientific Discovery
MIT Technology Review reports biologists are disputing Anthropic's claim that its Claude agents made a first scientific discovery, saying the pattern found was routine work, not a breakthrough.
Science & TechnologyHealthBusinessMediaArtificial IntelligenceMedical ScienceComputers and InternetSocial Issues AnthropicClaudemolecular biologyCRISPROpenAIscientific discoveryMIT Technology ReviewMITsciencetechnology
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Comptroller Gould Tells Military Banking Summit Regulatory Framework Must Support Military Community
Comptroller of the Currency Jonathan V. Gould told the Military Banking Summit that supervisors must back banks serving servicemembers, veterans and military families, saying a Community Bank Comeback must include them.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentBankingFederal GovernmentMilitaryEconomy Office of the Comptroller of the CurrencyJonathan V. GouldMilitary Banking Summitmilitary bankscommunity banksbank supervisionveteransOffice of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC)
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Fed Governor Cook to Give Update on AI and the Economy at Oakland Tech Week
Federal Reserve Governor Cook will deliver an update on artificial intelligence and the economy at the Oakland Tech Week Opening Keynote, cohosted by the Kapor Center in Oakland, California.
BusinessScience & TechnologyPolitics and GovernmentEconomyArtificial IntelligenceFederal GovernmentComputers and Internet Federal ReserveGovernor CookOakland Tech WeekKapor CenterOakland, CaliforniaU.S. Federal Reserve
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Gov. Reynolds Issues Disaster Proclamation for Washington County After Severe Storms
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds issued a disaster proclamation for Washington County following severe storms on September 19, activating grant and advocacy programs for affected residents.
Politics and GovernmentWeatherUSAState GovernmentsDisastersGeneral WeatherSocial Issues Kim ReynoldsWashington CountyIowa disaster proclamationsevere stormsIowa Individual Assistance Grant ProgramDisaster Case Advocacy ProgramIowa Department of Homeland Security and Emergency ManagementIowa Governors Office
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Census Bureau Marks 15th Annual Manufacturing Day
The U.S. Census Bureau is highlighting manufacturing's role in the economy for the 15th annual Manufacturing Day, with a new homepage of statistics and a look back at two centuries of data.
BusinessPolitics and GovernmentUSAEconomyFederal GovernmentEmployment and LaborMedia Manufacturing DayU.S. Census BureaumanufacturingAmerican Manufacturingcensus dataIndustrial Revolution
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Louisiana Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Louisiana has changed, and urges the public to check online before visiting.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomyComputers and Internet Social Security AdministrationLouisianaSocial Security officesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsDisability benefitsMedicare
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Sanders to Attend UAMS Investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders will take part in the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences investiture of Dr. Lowry Barnes in the Harry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished Chair on September 29.
Politics and GovernmentHealthEducationState GovernmentsMedical Science Sarah Huckabee SandersUniversity of Arkansas for Medical SciencesLowry BarnesHarry P. Ward Chancellor's Distinguished ChairLittle RockInvestitureArkansas Governor
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Port of Oakland Releases September 2026 Maritime Newsletter
Port of Oakland's September 2026 Maritime Newsletter covers August cargo volume statistics, a zero-emissions Ride & Drive event and a Maritime Spotlight on Am-Nav.
BusinessScience & TechnologyUSATradeTransportationEnvironmentEnergy Port of OaklandMaritime Newslettercargo volume statisticszero-emissions Ride & DriveAm-NavOaklandmaritime shipping
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NIH ORWH to Host Webinar on Developing Menopause Research Common Data Elements
The NIH Office of Research on Women's Health will host an October 6 webinar on priorities, scope and considerations for developing and implementing Menopause Common Data Elements for research.
HealthScience & TechnologyMedical ScienceEducation MenopauseCommon Data ElementsNIH Office of Research on Women's HealthWomen's HealthMedical ResearchWebinarData CollectionUS Social Security Department
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Social Security Updates Disability Appeals Rules for Adverse Medical Reopenings
SSA updates POMS guidance on appeals of adverse medical reopenings, clarifying when claimants qualify for Disability Hearing Unit hearings and revising reopening notices.
Politics and GovernmentHealthFederal GovernmentLegalSocial IssuesUSA Social Security AdministrationDisability Hearing Unitadverse medical reopeningProgram Operations Manual SystemDisability Determination Servicesdisability benefits appealsSSA-561
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Governor Sherrill Signs Five Bills, Vetoes Three
New Jersey Governor Sherrill signed five bills covering military service credit, electric vehicle standards and corn masa fortification, while conditionally vetoing one bill and absolutely vetoing two others.
Politics and GovernmentUSAState GovernmentsLegalHealthEnergy Governor SherrillNew JerseyLegislationVetoElectric VehiclesRutgers UniversityFortifying Corn Masa ActOffice of New Jersey Governor
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Spanberger Celebrates $16.5 Million in Federal Grants for Hampton Roads Military Infrastructure
Governor Abigail Spanberger welcomed $16.5 million in Defense Community Infrastructure Program grants for sewer, wastewater and crosswalk projects in Portsmouth, York County and Hampton Roads, supporting $23.5 million in total work.
Politics and GovernmentBusinessUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsMilitaryEconomy Abigail SpanbergerDefense Community Infrastructure ProgramHampton RoadsPortsmouthYork CountyNaval Station NorfolkJoint Base Langley-EustisVirginiaReston
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Social Security Administration Announces Operational Status Change at Wyoming Offices
The Social Security Administration says the operational status of its Wyoming offices, card centers and hearing offices has changed, and directs the public to check online status and use online services.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationWyomingSocial Security officeOnline servicesmy Social Security accountRetirement benefitsMedicare
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Social Security Administration Alerts Michigan Residents to Changed Office Status
SSA says the operational status of local offices, card centers and hearing offices in Michigan has changed, and points customers to online services for benefits, applications and account management.
Politics and GovernmentHealthUSAFederal GovernmentState GovernmentsEconomySocial Issues Social Security AdministrationMichiganSocial Security office statusmy Social Security accountretirement benefitsdisability benefitsMedicare
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Former Census Bureau Director Vincent Barabba Dies at 92
Vincent Barabba, who led the U.S. Census Bureau under President Nixon and returned to guide the 1980 Census, has died at 92, the bureau announces.
Politics and GovernmentFederal GovernmentEducationBusiness Vincent BarabbaU.S. Census BureauGeorge M. Cook1980 CensusRichard NixonXerox CorporationObituary