BOISE, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Calls Out Deceptive and Shameful Political Attacks Exploiting Child Protection Efforts * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador issued the following statement in response to misleading political advertisements falsely invoking his office and the Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Unit: During the 2026 legislative session, after across-the-board budget cuts, the Id more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Assistant Secretary of the Interior for Water and Science Andrea Travnicek from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Thank you, Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and members of the Subcommittee for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 budget request for the Bureau o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Simpson Hosts Roundtable on Preserving Birds of Prey Worldwide * WASHINGTON- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson-Chairman of the House Interior and Environment Appropriations Subcommittee-held a briefing on preserving birds of prey worldwide. Following the roundtable, members of Congress and staff were invited to stay for a demonstration featuring several live birds, including a Silvery Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from an April 16, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * *. Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee, I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorabl more PR

MEQUON, Wisconsin, April 16 -- Concordia University Wisconsin issued the following news on April 14, 2026: * * * New CUW-ICOM partnership opens doors to medical school Concordia University Wisconsin today announced an important new partnership with the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine with the goal of bringing medical school education to its Mequon campus. Through this agreement, ICOM and CUW will work together to create streamlined pathways for students pursuing careers in medicine, in more PR

HELENA, Montana, April 16 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte Continues 56 County Tour in Deer Lodge, Powell, Granite Counties * * April 16 2026 PHILIPSBURG, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today continued the first swing of his sixth annual 56 County Tour, meeting with Montanans in Deer Lodge, Powell, and Granite counties to highlight Montana veterans, small businesses, and first responders. "It's great to be back on the road for o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly * Washington, D.C.- At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted the significant tax relief tens of millions of hardworking families and job creators are experiencing this filing season, thanks to the Working Families Tax Cuts.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Historic Tax Filing Season Brings Larger Refunds to More People, More Quickly At hearing with IRS CEO, Crapo touts new tax relief for millions of Americans * At a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) CEO Frank Bisignano, Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) highlighted the significant tax relief tens of millions  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Working to Expand Market Access With U.S. Trade Representative as Part of USMCA's Six-Year Review * Senator Joins Letter Led by Daines, Klobuchar, Boozman and Warnock to Outline Support for USMCA, Need for Markets WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.), Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) in urging expanded market  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho Congressional Delegation, State Treasurer Announce Secure Rural Schools Payments * Boise, Idaho- U.S. Senators for Idaho Mike Crapo and Jim Risch, U.S. Representatives Mike Simpson and Russ Fulcher, and Idaho State Treasurer Julie Ellsworth announced Idaho counties will receive a total of $24 million in payments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 under the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. Under Idaho l more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Introducing ADA Title II Digital Accessibility Training for ISU Faculty * A major shift in digital accessibility is coming to higher education-and it directly impacts how courses are designed and delivered at Idaho State University. Beginning April 2026, new ADA Title II regulations will require that all university digital content, including Canvas courses, be fully accessible to all learners. What Is Bei more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU to Offer Bachelor's in Artificial Intelligence Sciences Starting Fall 2026 * Shared between the Departments of Mathematics & Statistics and Computer Science, the new degree will help address the growing demand for AI professionals. Employment in the field is projected to grow by 34 percent by 2034, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. "This program reflects the strong collaboration betwee more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Daines, Boozman, Warnock Lead Letter to USTR Emphasizing Importance of U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urging Certainty and Market Access for American Producers U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Steve Daines (R-MT), John Boozman (R-AK), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA.) led a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 17 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys gen more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * MISS. SENATORS EMPHASIZE SUPPORT OF U.S.-MEXICO-CANADA AGREEMENT, URGE MARKET ACCESS FOR AMERICAN PRODUCERS * Wicker, Hyde-Smith Sign Bipartisan Letter of Support Ahead of Trade Pact Review WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) are among a bipartisan push to ensure that members of Congress, farmers, and ranchers are consulted as the U.S.-Mex more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 130 organizations express alarm over proposed changes to CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices charter * Itasca, IL- On April 9, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published a significantly revised Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) charter. Today, more than 130 organizations issued the following st more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * AG Davenport, Bipartisan Coalition Support Federal Rule to Increase PBM Transparency in Drug Pricing Pharmacy Benefit Managers Affect Affordability of Prescription Drugs, Hurting Patients and Taxpayers * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general filed a comment letter in support of a proposed U.S. Depart more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 17 -- The National Association of Chain Drug Stores posted the following news release: * * * NACDS Foundation Announces 2026-2027 Faculty Scholars Prestigious mentorship program welcomes cohort of six new pharmacy professors. * The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation (NACDS Foundation) has selected the participants for the 2026-2027 Faculty Scholars Program. Six faculty members from U.S. schools and colleges of pharmacy nationwide will engage in a more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * New 3+4 Health Science to Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Boosts Physician Pipeline for Idaho * Idaho State University and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine are excited to grow their decade-long partnership with the addition of a new "3+4" degree pathway that offers a focused and more efficient route to a medical degree. The program offers students the opportunity to complete the first three years of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * On Tax Day, Warren Puts Direct File Bill on Senate Floor, Forces Republicans on Record on Free, Easy Tax Filing Program * "Filing your taxes should be easy and free...Let's save people time and money, and show the American people that government can work for them" "[T]o Republicans defending the status quo, ask yourselves why you're on the side of TurboTax and H&R Block instead of your  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, April 17 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Coalition to Support Federal Rule Promoting Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins a coalition of 45 Attorneys General in sending a comment letter that supports a proposed U.S. Department of Labor rule that would require greater transparency from pharmacy benefit managers  more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, April 15 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * Security Industry Association Reveals Keynote and Government Expert Speakers for SIA GovSummit 2026 * Gharun Lacy of the State Department will headline SIA's public policy and government security technology conference, taking place May 20-21 in Washington, D.C. SILVER SPRING, Md.-The Security Industry Association (SIA) has revealed the keynote speaker a more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Announces Hearing on the President's Trade Agenda U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will convene for a hearing entitled, "The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda" on Thursday, April 23, at 10:00 AM. Title: The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda Witness: The Honorable Jamieson Greer, United States Trade more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Risch Opening Statement at Nominations Hearing for Five of President Trump's Nominees U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, today gave the following opening remarks at a full committee nomination hearing. Witnesses included John Breslow to be ambassador to Cyprus, Fleet White  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans: Working Families Tax Cuts are Delivering Real Results for Americans * Washington, D.C.- Last year, congressional Republicans worked with President Trump to prevent the biggest tax hike in American history. Now, with the tax filing season ending, tens of millions of American families are finding more money in their pockets thanks to new tax relief included in the Working Families Tax more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, April 16 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Transforming Preparation of Listening and Spoken Language Specialists Through National University Collaboration * The AG Bell Academy for Listening and Spoken Language has formally approved an innovative pilot initiative, LSLS LaunchPad, designed to transform how future professionals prepare to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH) using Listening and Spoken Language (LSL) and their familie more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Forest Service Announces $248 Million in Secure Rural Schools Payments for 2025 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the U.S. Forest Service announced it will be issuing $248 million in Secure Rural Schools payments for 2025. These payments contribute to the support of public schools, the maintenance of local roads, the enhancement of wildfire preparedness, and the provision of other esse more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Highlights Tax Day Wins for Hardworking Americans Thanks to Republicans' Working Families Tax Cuts Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today joined Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Republican Senators Deb Fischer (R-Neb.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio), Ashley Moody (R-Fla.), and Roger Marshall (R-Kan.) in more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 17 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Federal Rule to Increase Transparency in Prescription Drug Pricing and Lower Costs Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 at more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General McCuskey joins bipartisan coalition in support of federal rule to increase transparency in prescription drug pricing Comment letter supports stronger disclosure requirements for PBMs, seeks clarity that proposed rule doesn't preempt state PBM transparency laws * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a bipartisan co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Support U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, Urge Market Access for American Producers * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined a bipartisan group of senators in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer emphasizing support of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ahead of the Agreement's six-year joint review and urging expanded market access and  more PR