WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 113 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process and calling for the rule to be withdrawn. In their letter, the Conservation Commenters emphasize the vital role that public engagement plays in forest management, noting that many participants possess essential local knowledge and expertise. These sm more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 16 state attorneys general have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recent proposed rule that modifies the definition of "disability" under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Proposed Rule, which aims to exclude "gender dysphoria not resulting from physical impairments" from disability protections, has drawn intense scrutiny from legal officials across the nation. more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing their opposition to proposed changes for the 2026 Operational Test, which is intended to support plans for the 2030 Census. The group argues that the adjustments threaten to undermine the accuracy and integrity of future census counts, particularly among historically undercounted populations. The comment letter addresses multiple issues raised by the Census Bu more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Forest Resource Council (AFRC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service advocating for modifications to the proposed rule regarding the Project-Level Predecisional Administrative Review Process. AFRC aims to enhance active forest management and improve public engagement in federal decision-making regarding timber harvests. In its letter, AFRC expressed support for the goals of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) but voiced co more ST

KENNESAW, Georgia, March 20 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Athletics momentum carries Owl Nation to Oregon, March Madness * KENNESAW, Ga. | Mar 20, 2026 Kennesaw State University graduate Forest Callaway '17 had known for years he was going to be in Portland's Moda Center on Thursday night for the NCAA Tournament's West Regional. What he didn't know, however, was that he would be welcoming his alma mater to his home venue and opening the doors for t more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Ruling Blocking Trump Administration's Illegal Attempt to Limit Access to Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday secured a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon blocking U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.'s December 18, 2025 declarati more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Files Emergency Motion After Nexstar Rushes to Close TV Merger Just Hours After States Sue to Block It * USDOJ reportedly dropped its investigation, FCC waived its rules, and Nexstar closed the deal within 24 hours of the lawsuit being filed; AG now asks court to freeze merger to give court time to hear case RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES EMERGENCY MOTION TO STOP NEXSTAR/TEGNA MERGER * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of eight attorneys general, filed a motion for a temporary restraining order to stop the merger of Tegna Inc. (TEGNA) and Nexstar Media Group Inc. (Nexstar), after the broadcasting giants received merger approval from the Federal Communicati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 states and The District of Columbia yesterday secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Cour more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Blue Mountains Biodiversity Project submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to its project-level pre-decisional administrative review process, arguing the revisions would sharply limit public participation in forest management decisions. According to BMBP, the USFS's proposed rule would drastically reduce public comment and objection periods, along with imposing unrealistic page limits for objec more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum's Bipartisan Bill to Support Our Servicemembers Passes the Senate * The Senate passed Congresswoman Janelle Bynum's (OR-05) bipartisan Servicemember Credit Monitoring Enhancement Act, making it one step closer to becoming law. This legislation expands financial management resources to all servicemembers. The bill is co-led by Congresswoman Elise Stefanik (NY-21). Specifically, the bill will more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Jarred-Michael Erickson, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, from a March 18, 2026, public witness day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations requests: * * * On behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (the "Colville Tribes" or the "CCT"), I thank you for this opportunity to provide testimony on the Subc more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Courts Must Grant California's Emergency Motion to Prevent Illegal Nexstar-Tegna Broadcast TV Merger * Washington, D.C. -Following the announcement by California Attorney-General Rob Bonta that California and seven other states have filed a Temporary Restraining Order to block the $6.2 billion merger of broadcast TV giants Nexstar Media Group and Tegna, one day af more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 20 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Diabetes outcomes worsen after insurance loss, OHSU study finds * Losing health insurance can quickly worsen health for people with diabetes as patients struggle to control the disease after coverage is interrupted, according to new research from Oregon Health & Science University, The study, published today in JAMA Health Forum, found that low-income adults with diabetes who experienced ins more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * State Attorneys General Step Up to Stop Nexstar's Unlawful Takeover of Tegna On Wednesday, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed an antitrust suit in California to block Nexstar's takeover of Tegna. If not blocked, the merger would give the giant broadcasting chain control of hundreds of local TV stations reaching  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 20 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lauren Bernton and Sasha Petrova Talk Post-Trial Issues for Young Litigators Tonkon Torp litigators Lauren Bernton and Sasha Petrova gave a presentation on "Post-Trial Matters" for a continuing legal education seminar hosted by the Multnomah Bar Association as part of its ongoing Young Litigators Forum. Bernton and Petrova discussed post-trial motions and appeals. Bernton emphasized the importance of post more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Present Secretary of Energy with List of Attributes Considered Essential in the Selection of New Administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C.- This week, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), and a coalition of Northwestern Republican Members of Congress from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada, (the "BPA Caucus") delivered a letter to Secretary of more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- OpConnect Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration regarding proposed modifications to the Buy America requirements for EV chargers. The company emphasizes the need for more attainable content standards in order to foster the growth of the electric vehicle infrastructure while supporting domestic manufacturing. In its letter, OpConnect outlines the challenges that a strict 100% domestic content requirement poses for current EV char more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Oregon Wild has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing concern over proposed revisions to the agency's project-level predecisional administrative review process. The organization advocates for the protection and restoration of Oregon's wildlands and wildlife and underscores the importance of meaningful public involvement in governmental decisions that affect these resources. In its letter, Oregon Wild argues that changes to the administra more ST

ARCATA, California, March 20 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Perez-Zoghbi Earns First Team All-America Honors with Third-Place Finish in 800m at NCAA Indoor Championships * Perez-Zoghbi, Humboldt's lone indoor national qualifier, continued her impressive season with a podium finish against the nation's best. The sophomore athletically became a First Team All-American for the first time in her indoor track career. Friday's preliminary more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Umpqua Watersheds submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed revisions to the project-level predecisional administrative review process, warning the changes would reduce public oversight and limit scientific review of land management decisions. For over three decades, Umpqua Watersheds has acted as a science-driven advocate for the protection and restoration of public forests in southwest Oregon. The organizat more ST

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth * A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria. In an oral sta more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Warren, Schumer, Democrats Publish Report Revealing Trump, Republicans Stripped Health Care Access, Raised Costs for Americans With "Defund" Planned Parenthood Provision * In six months since Trump and Republicans "defunded" Planned Parenthood, breast exam visits fell by 25% compared to the same period in a previous year, delaying detection and life-saving preventive care Text of R more PR

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Warren, Schumer, Democrats Publish Report Revealing Trump, Republicans Stripped Health Care Access, Raised Costs for Americans With "Defund" Planned Parenthood Provision * In six months since Trump and Republicans "defunded" Planned Parenthood, breast exam visits fell by 25% compared to the same period in a previous year, delaying detection and life-saving preventive care Text of Repo more PR