WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A group of 11 attorneys general, alongside the Corporation Counsel of New York City and the County Attorney of Harris County, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding the agency's proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The letter expresses strong opposition to the EPA's proposed rule, citing legal and environmental concerns. The group asserts  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- A coalition of 6 consumer advocacy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services calling for stricter oversight of Medicare Advantage plans, including reforms to risk adjustment, quality bonuses, and medical loss ratio requirements. The organizations expressed concerns about widespread harmful practices by MA insurers, including deceptive marketing, inappropriate care denials, and manipulation of risk adjustment payments  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Association of American Universities issued the following statement on March 26, 2026: * * * AAU Seeks to Intervene in Lawsuit Challenging Department of Education's Rushed Rollout of Significant Changes to Annual Data Collection The following is a statement from the Association of American Universities about legal actions it took yesterday in a Massachusetts federal court challenging the Department of Education's imposition of new data requirements on colleges and  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking HHS From Sharing Large Swaths Of Medicaid Data With ICE * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, March 28 -- The Arkansas State Police, a part of the Department of Public Safety, issued the following news: * * * ASP LEADS GULF COAST REGION IN HIGHWAY DRUG SEIZURES Arkansas State Police (ASP) Troopers seized record amounts of illegal narcotics in 2025, leading all agencies in the Gulf Coast High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) region. "Black market high grade marijuana is fueling violence in our cities," said Gulf Coast HIDTA Chairman and ASP Director Col. more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Blocking HHS from Sharing Large Swaths of Medicaid Data with ICE * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a multistate coalition asking the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING HHS FROM SHARING LARGE MEDICAID DATA SETS WITH ICE * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition, asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from obtaining and using the data o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TARGETING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION PROGRAMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding to comply with the Trump administration's gu more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on DHS Funding Deal * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after the Senate unanimously passed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill: "For over a month, Democrats have been working to fund TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard employees, putting forward multiple proposals to do exactly that. Yet, Republicans blocked e more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Cramer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Indo-Pacific Space Cooperation * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Senator Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, introduced the Indo-Pacific Space Partnership Act of 2026. This legislation would require the U.S. Space Force's C more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Fischer, Merkley Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Cut Red Tape and Invest in Watershed Projects in Face of Extreme Drought * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology, and U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) reintroduced the  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Ricketts Introduce Bill to Strengthen Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and Senator Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the First Island Chain Deterrence Act. This legislation would require the Government Accountability Offi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Van Hollen, Colleagues Press Rubio on State Department's Delay Onboarding Diplomats into U.S. Foreign Service * Senators raise concerns that delay is wasting taxpayer dollars, hurting diplomatic readiness, and risking future recruitment Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee, joined Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- BioIntelliSense Inc., Golden, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's draft guidance on cuffless non-invasive blood pressure (NIBP) measuring devices. The letter addresses five key areas for revision in the FDA's guidance document titled "Cuffless Non-invasive Blood Pressure Measuring Devices - Clinical Performance Testing and Evaluation," aiming to refine validation criteria and testing methodologies more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Broad Coalition Applauds Colorado House Advancing Bill to Ban Surveillance Pricing and Wage Setting * Denver, CO -A broad coalition of lawmakers and advocacy organizations today applauded passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation to ban "surveillance pricing" and "surveillance wages," the practice of corporations using personal data to set individualized prices a more PR

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, March 27 -- CableLabs, an innovation and R&D lab for the cable industry, issued the following news: * * * CableLabs' Larry Foland to Moderate Executive Panel at 2026 Mid America Show Larry Foland, VP of Mid-Tier Operator Relations at CableLabs, will moderate "Executive Leadership in a Competitive, Evolving Industry" at the Mid America Show in Kansas City. The session will be held on April 7, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:20 a.m. at Country Club Plaza. The panel brings together e more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 28 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * Carlos Contreras, President & CEO of Goodwill Industries of San Antonio, to Deliver 2026 LBJ School Commencement Address Carlos J. Contreras, an alumnus of The University of Texas at Austin's Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs, will return to his alma mater on May 9 to deliver the LBJ School's 2026 commencement address. The ceremony will take place at 10:30 a. more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: * * * Closing the Sensor-to-Shooter Gap, One Dynamis Serial at a Time * CHARLESTON, S.C. & FORT CARSON, Colo. - In an increasingly complex global landscape, the speed of decision-making on the battlefield is not just an advantage, it is the ultimate arbiter of victory. From March 3-20, Project Dynamis, the Marine Corps' engine for AI-enabled battle management, conducted its fifth iterative exercise concurrently more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * New App Helps Protect Colorado's $200 Million Potato Crop Colorado Announces Critical Updates to Potato Disease Prevention Standards * For those who grow potatoes in the San Luis Valley, protecting Colorado's renowned spuds is a year-round commitment. The Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) is announcing critical updates to protect this vital $200 million industry, focusing on  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule for the Medicare Advantage, Prescription Drug Benefit, and Medicare Cost Plan programs. The proposed rule, issued by CMS within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addresses policy and technical changes for contract year 2027, including provisions affecting Dual Eligible Special more ST

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Jillaire McMillan Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Jillaire McMillan, Democratic candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 19, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Represent more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 28 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Terri Carver Qualifies for State Primary Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Terri Carver, Republican candidate for Colorado Senate District 9, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 30, 2026 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado Senate are required to collect 1,000 signatures more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Colorado Children's Campaign submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. General Services Administration opposing proposed changes to System for Award Management registration requirements, arguing that the revisions would impose unnecessary burdens on nonprofits and public agencies. The Colorado Children's Campaign, a nonpartisan policy group focused on improving conditions for children in Colorado, argued that the proposed rule changes are redundant since the info more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Colorado Consumer Health Initiative has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing policy and technical changes to the Medicare Advantage Program and related programs for contract year 2027. CCHI, a nonprofit health advocacy organization serving Coloradans facing barriers to healthcare access, expressed support for several aspects of the proposal while raising concerns and urging CMS to reconsider others. CCHI endorse more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Colorado Disability Bar Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing two direct final rules which would rescind portions of DOE's regulations enforcing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, including requirements that new construction and alterations be fully accessible to people with disabilities, as well as mandates for transition planning to eliminate access barriers in existing federally funded facilities. The ass more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Colorado Parks and Wildlife has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's ongoing 12-month petition finding process for the lesser prairie-chicken (LPC) under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. CPW expresses appreciation for the FWS's communication efforts with state wildlife agencies and participation in the five-state LPC Interstate Working Group (IWG) aimed at species status assessment and conservation strategies.  more ST

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- The Colorado State University System issued the following statement on March 26, 2026, by Chancellor Tony Frank: * * * Tony Frank: On research with impact In February, CSU University Distinguished Professor Ed Barbier became the first economist ever to receive the Planet Earth Award from the Alliance of World Scientists - a coalition of 27,000 scientists worldwide who champion science as a basis for addressing global environmental challenges. Ed was chosen for t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 27 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Core Presents "Best of Core Forum" Webinar Collection for 2025 Event * CHICAGO-Core is pleased to present the fourth "Best of Core Forum" webinar collection, starting on March 25, 2026. These webinars are based on programs presented at the 2025 Core Forum. The presenters are adapting the program content into live webinars to extend the reach of their sessions and exp more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSFR) -- The Denver Art Museum, Colorado, is repatriating 18 sacred objects to the Hui Iwi Kuamo'o under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The objects include two wood bowls, 10 barkcloth, a drum, two stone tools, feather lei, pendant necklace and mat. These items are used in ceremonial practice by present-day Native Hawaiian religious leaders and are considered sacred objects according to traditional knowledge. The museum acquired the i more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Disability Law Colorado submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed rule changes affecting nondiscrimination requirements in federally assisted programs, arguing that the revisions would weaken accessibility protections for people with disabilities. The nonprofit legal organization represents people with disabilities in Colorado and advocates for equal access to education, employment, healthcare, housing, and public services. It e more ST

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Eastern Plains Healthcare Consortium submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration expressing concerns about the potential adoption of a rebate model for the 340B Drug Pricing Program. The consortium emphasized that the current statutory point-of-sale discount is vital for sustaining pharmacy access and clinical services in isolated communities with limited healthcare infrastructure. EPHC highlighted that implementing a rebate-base more ST

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively. * SB26-032 \- Promoting Immunization Access, sponsored by Senators Lindsey Daughtery and Kyle Mullica, and Representatives Lisa Feret and Kyle Brown. "Vaccines are safe and effective, and in Colorado, we always want to ensure people can make their own choices. From f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper Statement on DHS Funding Deal * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement after the U.S. Senate unanimously passed a bill to pay TSA agents and fund FEMA without sending any new money to ICE: "The Republicans accepted what we offered weeks ago: pay TSA workers without a single dime for ICE. But the fight does not stop here. ICE is still more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Democratic Colleagues Criticize Trump Admin's Reckless Decision to Ease Iranian Oil Sanctions During War with Iran * Trump's decision opens up revenue streams for Iran and Russia WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper, along with 24 Senate Democratic colleagues, criticized the Trump administration's failure to plan for economic turmoil in oil markets leading up to  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-541) on the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act (H.R. 7640). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on March 12, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7640, the Shut Down Sanctuary Policies Act of 2026, introduced by Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA), would prohibit state and local governments, officials, or other personnel from restricting cooperation with federal law enforcement, includin more ST

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on March 27, 2026, on the Senate amendment to the Further Additional Continuing Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7147): * * * Foxx Opening Remarks on the Senate Amendment to H.R. 7147 As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Com more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * It's Kickoff Time! Governor Polis Wishes The Denver Summit FC Good Luck In First Home Game * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis wished the Denver Summit FC good luck at tomorrow's first home game. Summit FC is Colorado's first National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) club. The game tomorrow Saturday, March 28th will be played at Empower Field at Mile High. The first home game has already surpassed 5 more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Leaders say nuclear forces, space domain paramount to national security * WASHINGTON - Protecting America's space systems is essential for national security because so many military capabilities rely on them -including precision navigation, global communications, missile warning and real-time intelligence, said Space Force Gen. Stephen N. Whiting, commander  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 27 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release on March 26, 2026: * * * Governor Healey Details Public Safety and Public Health Preparations for 2026 FIFA World Cup in Massachusetts Preparations include emergency planning, training and exercises with local, state, and federal partners; State launches Match-Ready Massachusetts online hub for World Cup information and resources at Mass.gov/WorldCup * Framingham -- The Healey- more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, March 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Federal Proposal Imposing Unnecessary Obstacles to Federal Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing a proposal by the General Services Administration (GSA) that would require recipients of federal funding, including States, to complete confusing more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, March 28 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * NCBA Joins White House to Celebrate Working Farm and Ranch Families Today, leaders and members of the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) joined a White House event celebrating the Working Families Tax Cuts included in the One Big Beautiful Bill. NCBA played a key role in advancing this legislation, advocating for its passage and building on years of  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * New Survey on Strike at JBS Meatpacking Facility Shows Most Americans Prioritize Workers' Rights Over Beef Production * WASHINGTON-A new survey by Morning Consult and the nonprofit Physicians Committee finds that in response to the workers' strike at one of the country's largest slaughterhouses, a JBS facility in Colorado, a large percentage, 71%, of American more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- New West Genetics Inc., Fort Collins, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services raising concerns that a proposed Medicare Advantage rule could unintentionally restrict lawful industrial hemp products used in agriculture and nutrition. The company highlighted its extensive experience in developing AMPLIFY(R), a hybrid hemp system enabling precise genetic control over THC levels and increased seed yield. Operating in compli more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on March 25, 2026: * * * Yaw Bill Targets Rural Mental Health Care Shortage by Allowing Psychologists to Prescribe In an effort to improve access to mental health care in underserved rural communities and across Pennsylvania, Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) has introduced a bill to grant qualified psychologists the authority to prescribe certain medications. "Allowing specially trained psychologi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Pizza Hut Franchisee Ayvaz to Pay $35,000 in EEOC Sex-Based Harassment and Retaliation Suit * Settles federal suit alleging manager harassed and fired subordinate after she ended their personal relationship HOUSTON - Ayvaz Pizza, LLC, doing business as Pizza Hut, which operates more than 350 Pizza Hut restaurants around the country, including multiple locations in the Houston area,  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Neguse Delivers Floor Speech Denouncing Unlawful Nexstar-Tegna Merger, Calls for Statutory Restriction on FCC * Washington, D.C. - In case you missed it, Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse took to the House Floor yesterday to further denounce the $6.2 billion Nexstar Media-Tegna merger and call for legislative action to rein in the unlawful actions of the FCC. Neguse criticized the agency for a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Statement on Republicans' Ongoing DHS Shutdown * Today, U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) released the following statement after House Republican Leadership refused to allow a vote on Senate-passed legislation to fund the majority of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - including Transportation Security Administration (TSA). The legislation excluded funding more PR

DENVER, Colorado, March 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Statewide grand jury indicts insurance broker for fraud and theft * March 27, 2026 (DENVER) - The statewide grand jury indicted George Gonzalez, 55, of Denver on 14 counts for allegedly diverting thousands of dollars in insurance premium payments instead of sending them to insurance companies as required by law, Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today. "When a licensed agent se more PR

LOGAN, Utah, March 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Striking Gold: Two Aggie Undergraduate Researchers Named 2026 Goldwater Scholars * Utah State University undergraduates Michael Davies and Ashley Starr are 2026 Goldwater Scholars, named in a prestigious national competition that recognizes outstanding achievements by undergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The awards were announced March 27 by the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, March 27 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Students, faculty and alumni honored at 2026 Ferguson College of Agriculture Scholarship and Awards banquet * Media Contact: Kristin Knight | Office of Communications & Marketing, OSU Agriculture | 405-744-1130 | kristin.knight@okstate.edu On March 26, the Oklahoma State University's Ferguson College of Agriculture presented scholarships to more than 150 continuing students at the annual Scholarshi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The Sunrise Movement issued the following news release on March 27, 2026: * * * Sunrise Announces Endorsement of Melat Kiros in CO-01 Denver, Colorado --Today, Sunrise Movement announced its endorsement of Melat Kiros for Congress in Colorado's First Congressional District. This endorsement follows Sunrise Movement Denver's earlier endorsement of Kiros, which was the first endorsement of her campaign. The endorsement is part of Sunrise's growing primary program to elec more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's proposed Interstate Transport Plan Review for the 2015 Ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards. WDEQ highlighted that this interpretation aligns with prior EPA guidance issued in 2018, which states had relied upon when developing their Infrastructure State Implementation Plans (I-SIPs) for the 2015 ozone NAAQS. The agen more ST