IU research spending tops $1 billion for second straight year
Indiana University reported more than $1 billion in FY2026 research and development expenditures. Federal awards, NIH funding and nonprofit-funded research expenditures also increased.
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Hochul leads Blakeman by 11 points in New York poll
A Marist survey found Kathy Hochul ahead of Bruce Blakeman 53% to 42% among registered voters, with regional differences in both the governor’s race and congressional preferences.
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Papahānaumokuākea cleanup reports 47,000-pound final haul
The project reported that its third and final 2026 mission removed 47,000 pounds of debris and crews freed five entangled green sea turtles.
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Georgia rises to No. 1 in AP poll after Alabama win
Georgia received 66 of 70 first-place votes after beating Alabama 20–17 in Tuscaloosa.
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Albuquerque firm selected to plan State Fairgrounds Phase 1
Hartman + Majewski Design Group will prepare detailed Phase 1 plans for the State Fairgrounds redevelopment.
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Ohio Supreme Court keeps Stidham and Manning on November ballot
The court denied challenges to two Republican candidates’ ballot placements, but only one ruling resolved the underlying legal question.
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Idaho revenue beats first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million
Idaho General Fund revenue exceeded its fiscal 2027 first-quarter forecast by $90.3 million, though results varied across tax sources.
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Illinois pilot pairs private farm loans with IFA participation
A statewide pilot will have the Illinois Finance Authority participate in portions of private loans for farm facilities and equipment. The anticipated 2% rate is for IFA’s participation, not necessarily the borrower’s full loan.
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Virginia voter-list report overdue; outcome of 998 referrals unclear
Virginia’s annual voter-list report was listed as overdue Oct. 10. Separately, the outcome of 998 reported felony-related registration referrals is unclear statewide.
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Connecticut sets $1 million voter-information campaign for Nov. 3
The campaign is scheduled to run Oct. 12 through Election Day, explaining absentee, early in-person and Election Day voting.
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Boulder ties driest water year; reservoirs enter October at 76%
Boulder recorded 10.65 inches of precipitation in the water year ending Sept. 30, tying its driest on record. Reservoirs were below their seasonal average.
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Arizona’s 52 points send West Virginia to third straight loss
Arizona beat West Virginia 52-31 in Morgantown, extending WVU’s losing streak to three games despite the Mountaineers’ advantages in yards and first downs.
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Kemp’s Isaias emergency order covered all 159 Georgia counties
Georgia declared a statewide emergency ahead of Isaias, preparing state resources before rain and other storm hazards were reported in parts of the state.
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De Castro lifts Vermont to first America East win
Consu de Castro scored in the third quarter, with Veerle Nijhuis assisting, as Vermont beat UMass Lowell 1-0.
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Connecticut bond sale includes $1.1B for programs, $19.8M in projected savings
Connecticut’s $1.4431 billion bond sale includes $1.1 billion in new borrowing for state programs and projects. The separate $343.1 million refinancing is projected to save $19.8 million over nine years.
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D.C. golf course tree-cutting phase begins; 529 removals proposed
A new tree-cutting phase began Oct. 10 at East Potomac Golf Links. The National Park Service’s 529-tree figure is a proposal, not a tally of completed removals.
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UT Knoxville engineer receives $450,000 Air Force research award
Han-Gyu Kim’s three-year award will support research into damage in composite aerostructures under extreme, coupled conditions.
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West Virginia expects about 2,000 kits in NEST expansion
About 2,000 one-time newborn and postpartum kits are expected for West Virginia families during the federal NEST expansion, with distribution through participating maternity-care organizations.
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Wyoming signs temporary farm and fuel transport waivers
Gov. Mark Gordon announced two temporary orders affecting agricultural transport and interstate fuel deliveries in Wyoming.
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Pennsylvania warns against eating fish from Wissahickon basin
Pennsylvania’s basin-specific advisory covers all fish species in the Wissahickon Creek basin. Fishing remains open, but a Philadelphia trout stocking was canceled.
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Lake Washington advisory urges people to avoid contact
Rhode Island officials advise avoiding Lake Washington in Glocester after initial samples exceeded an advisory threshold.
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WildCare projects 10,000-plus animals a year, up 50% in a decade
WildCare Oklahoma’s annual intake projection is more than 10,000 animals, veterinarian Mattie Yates told lawmakers. The figure is for one center, not statewide.