WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent ethanol (E15) year-round. Year-round E15 has been  more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * ADL Records Historic High in Antisemitic Assaults and Attacks with Deadly Weapons in 2025, Third Highest Year for Overall Antisemitic Incidents American Jews targeted an average of 17 times per day; 39-percent increase in incidents of assault involving a deadly weapon * The year 2025 marked one of the most viol more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Urges Polis to Veto Bill Jeopardizing Colorado Workers' Rights * DENVER, CO - As the 2026 legislative session draws to a close, Americans for Prosperity-Colorado (AFP-CO) is urging Governor Jared Polis to veto HB26-1005, an anti-worker rights bill that undermines long-standing worker protections and strips employees of their freedom to choose whether union representation is right for them. AFP-CO Deputy State Direct more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Opposes Postal Service Proposed Rule Undermining Federal Gun Law * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate comment letter (PDF) signed by 22 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail, endangering the public and harming state and local budgets. For almost one hundred years, dating back to 1927, feder more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Supports Colorado's Renewed Effort to Establish Pragmatic Artificial Intelligence (AI) Governance Framework AFC highlights importance of risk-based oversight, data protection, and human accountability in financial services AI deployment * Denver, CO - The American Fintech Council (AFC), the largest industry association more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 7 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Senator Farnsworth Responds to Misleading Claims About Republican Budget Proposal Arizona State Senator David Farnsworth, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations, Transportation, and Technology Committee, is responding to a series of misleading claims made by Democrats about the Republican budget proposal, emphasizing that the plan is balanced, fiscally responsible, and focused on protecting core services while providing meaningful re more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Unlawfully Collect Backup Power Generation Data * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate letter opposing the U.S. Energy Information Administration's (EIA) proposal to extend and expand its collection of data regarding backup power generation, specifically targeting state-level air permits and related data. Backup generators may be used b more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser vows to defend Colorado's common-sense gun safety law from Trump DOJ attack Attorney General Phil Weiser released the following statement regarding the Trump Justice Department's new lawsuit challenging Colorado's common-sense large-capacity magazine limit law: "Using federal civil rights law to put Coloradans at greater risk of gun violence is a dangerous overreach by the Justice Department and this lawsuit more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, May 6 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * CCRKBA: 'JUSTICE DEPARTMENT LAWSUIT AGAINST DENVER GUN BAN LONG OVERDUE' The Justice Department's lawsuit against the City of Denver, Colorado's long-standing ban on so-called "assault weapons" is long overdue, the Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms said. "The time has come for local governments to get a reality check about infringing on the Second Amendment rights of th more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a more complicated picture inside America's classroo more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 6 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Meet thE Team: Libby Freesh, BA, CVPM * Libby Freesh, BA, CVPM, brings more than 20 years of experience in operational excellence across both general and specialty veterinary practice environments to Clemson University's Harvey S. Peeler Jr. College of Veterinary Medicine. Freesh joins the team as inventory manager! Freesh joins the college with a strong background in both general and specialty veterinary environments, where she has built a reputation for more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado awards $11 million for opioid treatment and recovery in most competitive funding round to date The Colorado Opioid Abatement Council has awarded $11 million to 24 organizations and local governments in its most competitive infrastructure funding round to date, expanding opioid treatment, recovery, and prevention services across the state. The funding comes from more than $912 million in opioid settlement dollars secured by the  more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 6 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Colorado School of Mines launches $7M research center to evaluate PFAS destruction technologies * Water and soil impacted by per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFASs) is one of today's most pressing environmental challenges, impacting rural, suburban and urban communities across the globe. But how to remediate these "forever" chemicals without just moving the problem from one place to another is an open question, with many new technologies emerging but  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Tourism Office Shows the Power of Travel Across the State During National Travel & Tourism Week The Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is celebrating National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW) May 3-9, 2026. This year's theme, "Travel is Essential," underscores the important role of travelers in driving economic growth, fostering strong communities, crea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Congressman Jeff Crank Under Fire for Gutting Medicaid, Veterans' Health Care * Colorado Springs voters are calling out Congressman Jeff Crank for casting the deciding vote to gut Medicaid and veterans' health care - all to pay for tax breaks to the ultra-rich. "VA care... suicide helplines, [Jeff Crank] cut all that stuff. They say they haven't, but they've cut it," one constituent said. "The least among us are... having the se more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Introduces Legislation to Prohibit Funding for Trump's War with Iran Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, introduced the No Funds for Iran War Act to prohibit federal funding for President Donald Trump's war with Iran. The Trump administration initially sought $200 billion from Congress for this war, in addition to more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia posted the following news release: * * * DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs * WASHINGTON -DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to claims to the Federal Communications Commission's  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Expanding The Dream of Home Ownership and Supporting the Healthcare Workforce: Governor Polis Signs Bills into Law Today, Governor Polis signed SB26-040 \- Affordable Home Ownership Program, sponsored by Senators Cleave Simpson and Judy Amabile, and Representatives Katie Stewart and Lesley Smith into law. "The dream of home ownership is for everyone, and this new law expands home ownership opportunities to more hardworking Coloradans. Propositi more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Matthew G. Margeson to the 7th Judicial District Today, Governor Polis appointed Matthew G. Margeson to the 7th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Margeson is a Magistrate Judge for the Court of Indian Offenses for the Ute Mountain Ute Tribe, a position he has held since 2023. His docket consists of criminal and domestic matters. Mr. more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, 250+ Lawmakers File Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Fight to Protect Mifepristone Access, Women's Health Care U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and more than 250 Senate and House Democrats filed an amicus brief to the Supreme Court on Monday urging them to overturn a Fifth Circuit decision that would upend the FDA approval process and restrict access to mifepristone. This brief follows emergency appeals from the manufacturers of mifepri more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Senators Press Head of Employment Protections Commission on Attacks on Workers Undergoing IVF * U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and 14 of his Senate colleagues sent a letter to the Chair of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to demand answers about the Commission's efforts to weaken a rule affirming employment protections for workers undergoing fertility treatments. "[Removing workers undergoing IVF from the rule  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-588) on the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act (H.R. 7722). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act of 2026, is to codify the three-year program review currently in practice. Under current regulations, the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) audits state child care programs that receive Child Care and Develo more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-593) on the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act (H.R. 7677). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.R. 7677, the Closing the Provider Fraud Gap Act of 2026, is to instruct the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to do a holistic report on fraud prevention measures in the Child Care and Development Block Grant (CCDBG) program, the Child and Adult Care Food Program more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-589) on the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act (H.R. 7723). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7723, the Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026, is to ensure that bad actors cannot defraud multiple federal assistance programs for children. The Safeguarding Taxpayer Dollars in Child Care Act of 2026 defines fraud in the Child Car more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-591) on the Stop Child Care Fraud Act (H.R. 7725). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7725, the Stop Child Care Fraud Act of 2026, is to combat siloed data related to child care administration and monitoring. H.R. 7725 requires states, in their annual plans submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in order to receive Child Care and Deve more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-592) on the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act (H.R. 7726). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on April 6, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7726, the No Funds for Repeat Child Care Violations Act of 2026, is to strengthen the Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary's withholding authority for repeat noncompliance issues. Current statute allows but does not require the withholding of funds  more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Justice Department Sues Colorado for Unconstitutional Weapons Ban of Standard-Capacity Firearms Magazines Today, the Justice Department filed suit against the State of Colorado alleging that the State unconstitutionally bans certain constitutionally protected standard capacity firearm magazines. This law unconstitutionally infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens to keep and bear arms in common use for lawful pu more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * DISH Wireless LLC to Pay More than $17M to Resolve False Claims Act and Administrative Allegations Related to FCC's Broadband Benefits Programs DISH Wireless LLC (DISH), located in Englewood, Colorado, has agreed to pay $17,280,240 to resolve allegations that it violated the False Claims Act (FCA), common law, and the Communications Act of 1934 relating to claims to the Federal Communications Commission's (FCC's) Emergency Broadband Be more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 6 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU students earn top honors at 2026 National Student Show and Conference Students from the University of Kansas were recognized with multiple top awards at the National Student Show and Conference 2026, one of the nation's premier competitions for emerging talent in visual communication and design. The event, held in Dallas and hosted by the DSVC Foundation, drew more than 350 student entries from over 25 college programs nationwide. Based on the overall st more PR

LIVERMORE, California, May 7 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * NASA's Roman telescope poised to transform hunt for elusive neutron stars Astronomers have long known that neutron stars, the crushed cores left behind after massive stars explode, should be scattered throughout the Milky Way galaxy. However, most of them are effectively invisible. A new study published in Astronomy and Astrophysics suggests NASA's upcoming Nancy Grace Roman Space Teles more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $11,174 grant for new backup generator for Eastland Fire Department New equipment will replace outdated unit, helping ensure uninterrupted emergency response during power outages Key Takeaways * LCRA awards an $11,174 grant to provide the Eastland Fire Department with a new generator. * The current generator is past its useful life and can no longer be depended upon. * The grant is one of 41 being awarded through LCRA's Communi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $13,035 grant to Taylor County EMS for vital emergency medical equipment Ventilator will be carried in ambulance, improving emergency response capabilities and patient care Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $13,035 grant to provide a new ventilator for Taylor County EMS. * The ventilator will provide paramedics with an additional lifesaving tool to help treat patients who need emergency care. * The grant is one of 41 being awarded  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: * * * LCRA awards $25,000 grant to help Clyde splash pad open for first time since 2021 New water recirculation system will create clean, water-efficient play space Key Takeaways * LCRA awards a $25,000 grant to help the Bulldog Community Park Board upgrade and reopen a splash pad at Bulldog Community Park. * The new water recirculation system will enable the splash pad to operate without the drainage issues that plagued it when it was installed  more PR

LIVERMORE, California, May 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * LLNL researchers, partnerships office earn technology transfer awards The Federal Laboratory Consortium (FLC) has recognized the commercialization efforts of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL)'s researchers and Innovation and Partnerships Office (IPO) for the mission innovation impact of two Lab-developed technologies through a 2026 award and an honorable mention. IPO's Business Deve more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help others pursue their academic ambitions.  Farmer has committed  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 6 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera & Protect Our Care Highlight Impact Medicaid Cuts Will Have on States * DENVER -Today, Lieutenant Governor and Director of the Office of Saving People Money on Health Care, Dianne Primavera, joined state leaders and national health policy experts for a virtual press conference hosted by Protect Our Care to discuss a new report detailing how changes to Medicaid from H.R. 1 are increasing pressure on state budgets an more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on May 6, 2026: * * * "Cruelty With a Price Tag": State Leaders, Medicaid Experts Expose How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Wreaking Havoc on State Health Care Systems Protect Our Care Releases New Report Detailing How GOP Medicaid Cuts Are Blowing a Hole in State Budgets * Today, Wisconsin Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez, Colorado Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera, Virginia Secretary of Health and Human Resources Marvin Figueroa, Pennsylvania Secretary of Human Services more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and 60 co-signers. To: Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1400 Independence Ave, Washington, D.C. 20250, Tom Schultz, Chief, U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave Washington, D.C. 20250 - April 28, 2026 * * * We write to express our strong opposition to the proposed reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service announced by the Department of Agriculture on Mar more PR

PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado, May 6 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * SOUTHCOM, SPACECOM Highlight Vital Role of Space in Western Hemisphere Security * DORAL, Fla. -  Two top U.S. military generals highlighted the vital role of space capabilities in enabling U.S. and partner nation efforts to address shared threats in the Western Hemisphere during their opening remarks at the Space Conference of the Americas. The commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), Gen. Francis L. Donovan, and the commander of U. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Imagining a greener world In the much-beloved NBC show Parks and Recreation, protagonist Leslie Knope's central struggle is turning a dilapidated lot into a lush public park. For students in Honors course COMC 3900 Special Topics: Green Spaces and the Third Place, creating parks where vacant lots once stood is less of a dream and much closer to reality. "I wanted to offer students a course that gives them a practical understanding of what it takes to cr more PR

WALLA WALLA, Washington, May 7 -- Whitman College issued the following news: * * * Three Whitman Seniors Named 2026 Watson Fellows From human-animal relationships to small businesses on the African continent to rural health care access, three soon-to-be graduates will take their learning beyond Whitman and into the world By Lina Paykar '29 Whitman College seniors Riley Cooper, Maryanne Ndung'u and Darta Sipola have been awarded the prestigious Watson Fellowship, which offers a unique opportunity to pursue a fully self-designed project abro more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 8 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane University names Dylan Parrilla-Koester as director of bands * Tulane University has appointed Dylan Parrilla-Koester as its new director of bands, formalizing his leadership of one of the university's most visible and culturally vital programs. Parrilla-Koester, an alumnus and former member of the Tulane University Marching Band, has served as interim director of bands since November, overseeing all aspects of the comprehensive band program more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, May 6 -- Tulane University issued the following news release: * * * Tulane University names Dylan Parrilla-Koester as director of bands * Tulane University has appointed Dylan Parrilla-Koester as its new director of bands, formalizing his leadership of one of the university's most visible and culturally vital programs. Parrilla-Koester, an alumnus and former member of the Tulane University Marching Band, has served as interim director of bands since November, overseeing all aspects of the comprehensive band program more PR

GREELEY, Colorado, May 7 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * UNC Selects New Provost and Executive Vice President Respected administrator and academic leader brings extensive experience in student success and faculty engagement Written by Deanna Herbert After a nationwide search launched in January, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) has selected Nancy Marchand-Martella, Ph.D., as the university's new provost and executive vice president. She begins her position on July 20. "I am pleased to welco more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, May 6 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * $10 million grant funds research and solutions on 'forever chemicals' The comprehensive study on the health effects of PFAS is supported by a prestigious award from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences. * A Keck School of Medicine of USC physician-scientist has received the highly competitive Revolutionizing Innovative, Visionary Environmental health Research (RIVER) award from the Nati more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Hosts Youth in STEM Conference May 19 About 625 junior, middle and high school female and male students from 18 schools across the state have signed up to learn more about science and its various disciplines on the University of Wyoming campus. The Youth in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) Conference, scheduled Tuesday, May 19, from 8:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m., is designed to spark students' passion in STEM fields and provide the students more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW-Led Institute Releases Films Highlighting Invasive Grass Management in Carbon, Sublette Counties The University of Wyoming's Institute for Managing Annual Grasses Invading Natural Ecosystems (IMAGINE) has released two short films highlighting cheatgrass management efforts in Carbon and Sublette counties. These films are the latest installments in an ongoing seven-part series highlighting collaborative efforts to "defend the core" from invasive annual gr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying... Rep Evans' CERTAIN Act * DENVER - Key stakeholder support from across Colorado communities is flooding in for Congressman Gabe Evans' bipartisan Create Expedited Reviews to Transform American Infrastructure Now (CERTAIN) Act. The CERTAIN Act would build upon ongoing permitting reform efforts in Congress to secure permit certainty for all infrastructure projects of all types - supporting a truly all-of-the-above energy strategy. more PR