WASHINGTON, April 16 -- A group of 14 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice supporting a proposed rule that would establish a federal review process for bar complaints and ethics allegations against department attorneys. The letter outlines concerns about politically driven efforts to leverage bar complaints against DOJ attorneys, which have escalated in recent years. Groups such as the Legal Accountability Center, the 65 Project, and the Campaign for Accountability reportedly filed numerou more ST

EUGENE, Oregon, April 17 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * 73 western groups to Senate leadership: No deal with devil on permit reform Today, 73 western community, conservation, faith, and Indigenous groups representing 2.6 million members and supporters delivered a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer (NY), Sen. Heinrich (NM), Sen. Whitehouse (RI), and House Minority Leader Jeffries demanding they reconsider their pursuit of "permitting reform" that cedes ground to e more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 17 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on April 16, 2026: * * * 73 Western Groups to Senate Leadership: No Deal with Devil on Permit Reform Fossil fuel dependence fuels conflict, economic shocks, and global instability * WASHINGTON--Today, 73 western community, conservation, faith, and Indigenous groups representing 2.6 million members and supporters delivered a joint letter to Senate Minority Leader Schumer (NY), Sen. Heinrich (NM), Sen. Whitehouse (RI), and House Minority Leader Jeffries d 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 of Reclamation and the Central Utah Project and dis more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Congresswoman Escobar Questions Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons * This morning, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) questioned Acting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Director Todd Lyons during a House Appropriations Subcommittee hearing on the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Rodney Scott, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Joseph Edlow, Director of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Serv more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto, Daines Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Save Taxpayer Dollars on Energy Costs for Government Buildings * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase energy efficiency in government-owned buildings. The Federal Mechanical Insulation Act (FMIA) would require that mechanical insulation be included in the energy audit of feder more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines on Fox Business: If We Were Playing Poker, the Iranians Have No Cards and America Has Them All * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today joined Stuart Varney on Fox Business to discuss the latest on the Iran war and energy prices. Watch the full interview HERE. Daines on the success of the U.S. military: I'm cheering for the good guys. It's remarkable what the U.S. military has done under President Trump and Secretary Hegse more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, April 17 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news: * * * EDC Convenes Leaders to Launch New Future-Ready Workforce Network Early in April, EDC led a two-day event to launch our Powering Regional Education and Workforce Development for New Economies (Power Network) initiative supported by the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation. Through the Power Network, EDC experts Andres Henriquez, Jacqueline DeLisi, and Josephine Louie are connecting and supporting leaders from four regions as they carry out v 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 our 56 County Tour," Gov. Gianforte said. "You lear more PR

HELENA, Montana, April 16 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte Hosts Critical Minerals Roundtable at Montana Tech * BUTTE, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte yesterday hosted a roundtable discussion at Montana Tech in Butte with representatives from the mining industry to highlight critical mineral production in Montana and its role in strengthening our national security, creating good-paying jobs, and restoring American supply dominance.  "Montana is proud of our of 200-year-old hist more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * In the News: Daily Signal Exclusive: Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady's Foster Care Initiatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines will introduce a bill today to codify First Lady Melania Trump's foster care initiatives. Read more in the Daily Signal below. Daines Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Codify First Lady's Foster Care Initiatives Daily Signal Virginia Grace McKinnon April 16 th, 2026 FIRST ON THE  more PR

LAKEWOOD, Ohio, April 17 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release: * * * Case studies of the misguided stampede to build gas power plants Key Takeaways: Consumers face significant risks from spikes in natural gas prices caused by weather and geopolitical events; these risks rise in relation to the amount of new gas-fired capacity added to the grid. Significant progress can be made on the state level by moving away from fossil fuel generation and moving to more reliable and aff more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 16 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Iowa Becomes Latest State to Open Up Interstate Rights-of-Way for Siting Electric Transmission Lines * TNC Iowa worked as part of a coalition to help pass a state law allowing new electric transmission lines to be built along Iowa's existing interstate highways. By limiting the need to acquire new land to build transmission infrastructure, this law will help the state meet its future electricity demands while protecting nature an more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 16 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University Extension launches Profitability in Montana Agriculture podcast series * BOZEMAN - Montana State University Extension has launched a podcast series, Profitability in Montana Agriculture, that aims to provide information to help farmers and ranchers increase profits and reduce losses. The series includes four episodes highlighting the work of MSU Extension faculty whose applied research and outreach address critical issues in Mont 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 statement in response to the proposed changes: "Th more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Puerto Rico Healthcare Community submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging support for a stable and well-funded Medicare Advantage (MA) framework in Puerto Rico for Calendar Year (CY) 2027. The coalition, representing physicians, hospitals, insurers, patient groups, and business organizations on the island, emphasized the crucial role MA plays as the primary health program for Medicare-eligible citizens in Puerto Rico. The letter highlights the territory's unique he more ST

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Transparency Around Status of Billion-Dollar DHS Contract at Camp East Montana * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On April 16, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Acting Director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Todd Lyons demanding transparency around a billion-dollar DHS contract to operate Camp East Montana. The lette 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 (PBMs) that service employer-funded health plans c more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich: "This is a Dark Day for This Body. This is a Stain on What the Senate Used to Be" Senate Republicans pass measure that will allow Chilean mining company to pollute Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, ignoring the will of the American people * U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, react more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following statement on April 16, 2026: * * * Sheehy Statement on Boundary Waters CRA Senator Tim Sheehy issued the following statement on his support for House Joint Resolution 140, nullifying Public Land Order 7917: "Today I voted for H.J. Res. 140, which rescinds the excessive mineral withdrawal that was enacted in 2023. I have engaged in deep consultation with environmental experts, activist groups, community members, and elected leaders on both sides of this issue. But most  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO -- Heinrich: "This is a Dark Day for This Body. This is a Stain on What the Senate Used to Be" * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, reacted to Senate Republicans' passage of H. J. Res 140, a measure that will allow copper-nickel sulfide mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), opening up millions of acres of pr 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, FTC and seven other states reach agreement in antitrust lawsuit against nation's largest advertising agencies Dentsu, WPP (GroupM), and Publicis accused of secretly coordinating to suppress ad revenue for conservative news outlets in violation of federal law * West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey joined the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and a coalition of sta more PR