BOISE, Idaho, June 3 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Urges Department of Labor to End H-1B Abuse, Protect American Workers * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a 13-state coalition submitting formal comments to the U.S. Department of Labor in support of proposed rulemaking that would raise the minimum wages employers must pay foreign workers under the H-1B visa program. The comments argue that higher wage requirem more PR

SEATTLE, June 2 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska Airlines debuts new Lounge in Portland, raising the bar for premium West Coast travel Summary * Alaska Airlines is opening its newest Lounge at Portland International Airport, featuring thoughtfully designed spaces with twice the square footage and seating of the current space * The new Lounge reflects the airline's appreciation for its loyal gues more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Cole Lyle, director of the American Legion Legislative Affairs Division, from a May 20, 2026, hearing on legislation to improve benefits, housing and employment services for veterans: * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and distinguished members of the Committee, on behalf of National Commander Dan K. Wiley, and more than 1.5 million dues-paying members of The American Legion, we thank you f more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: Cortez Masto Bills to Promote Geothermal Energy Pass House of Representatives * Washington, D.C. - Today, two bills led by U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) to promote geothermal energy passed the House of Representatives. The Streamlining Thermal Energy through Advanced Mechanisms (STEAM) Act and the Geothermal Ombudsman for National Deployment and Optimal Reviews Act w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * CRES Celebrates House Passage of Geothermal Energy Advancement Act, Urges Senate Action * WASHINGTON - Today, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions (CRES) President and CEO Heather Reams issued the following statement more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Sends Letter to DOL Urging Support for American Workers and Retirees U.S. Senator Steve Daines today sent a letter to U.S. Department of Labor Acting Secretary Sonderling expressing support for DOL's proposed rule to implement President Trump's Executive Order that unlocks access to investments in alternative assets for Main Street America and retirees with a 401(k) defined-contribution plan.  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment released the following testimony by Virginia Wright, program manager for cyber-informed engineering at the U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Research-Driven Resilience: Applying Science to Secure U.S. Water Systems from Cyber Threats": * * * Chairman Franklin and Ranking Member Amo, and members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has updated the materials incorporated by reference into the Idaho State Implementation Plan, completing an administrative action that reflects air quality regulations. The action, effective May 29, 2026, updates records available for public inspection at EPA Region 10 in Seattle, Washington, and at the National Archives and Records Administration. EPA said the Idaho State Implementation Plan, known as a SIP, contains the co more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils 32-game college football Bowl Season slate for 2026-27 season * * 32 games across ESPN, ABC and the ESPN App from Dec. 12-Jan. 2 * ABC will showcase Bowl Season tripleheaders on Dec. 26 and Jan. 2 * ESPN Events presents 17 owned-and-operated bowl games ESPN's Bowl Season schedule for the 2026-27 college football season will feature an extensive lin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of more PR

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on June 3, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained largely stable during the April through mid-May reporting period. Employment levels were generally unchanged, with most employers holding head counts flat and hiring selectively. Wages rose slightly. Prices increased moderately, largely driven by higher fuel costs due to the ongoing conflict in th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Reintroduces Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today reintroduced the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from federally licensed firearms and ammunit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), urging federal officials to sunset the Head Start program and convert it into Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) for preschool families. The letter expressed support for ACF's recent proposed rulemaking titled "Restoring Flexibility to Support Head Start Program Access," published on May 12, 2026, which aims to reduce regulatory burdens and increase local program  more ST

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-644) on the Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act (H.R. 7257). The report was advanced by Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on May 11, 2026. The House passed the bill on April 16, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 7257 the "Securing Community Upgrades for a Resilient Grid Act" or the "SECUR more ST

LEWISTON, Idaho, June 3 -- Lewis-Clark State College issued the following news release: * * * LC State Elevate brings innovative options for adult learners Lewis-Clark State College, known for its expertise in serving nontraditional students, has launched a new program called LC State Elevate, administrators announced on Monday. The program will provide new and improved opportunities for busy adults. Last fall, of LC State's record 4,046 students, 940 were nontraditional, defined as students more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 3, 2026, by shareholder Lisa M. Griffith, associate Min Song and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Conscience Protection Laws: What Healthcare Employers Should Know At a Glance * Several states have enacted or are considering laws providing "conscience protection" for healthcare employers. * These laws enable workers to opt out of participating in certain treatments more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * NADRC Webinar on Dementia-Specific Respite Care: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways * Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | 1:00-2:00 p.m. ET Register for the webinar Join the National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) for their upcoming webinar, "Dementia-Specific Respite Care in Action: Innovative Programs and Sustainable Pathways." more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, June 3 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on June 2, 2026: * * * President Trump Revokes Executive Orders Protecting Public Lands from Unmanaged Motorized Recreation Repeal threatens wildlife, public safety, and outdoor recreation across federal lands - Washington, D.C. - Last Friday, after most people left work for the weekend, President Trump announced the repeal of two executive orders (11644 and 11989) that govern off-road vehicle (OHV) and ov more PR

SEATTLE, Washington, June 3 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * $25 million gift will bolster rural, Indigenous healthcare Franke family's endowed donation to UW School of Medicine aims to increase primary-care physicians in the Pacific Northwest. - Montana WWAMI medical student Chelsea Koessel, right, with a young patient at the Southwest Montana Community Health Center in Butte during her 2024 Rural Underserved Opportunities Program  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has opened a 60-day objection period for a proposed amendment to the 1997 Targhee National Forest Land Management Plan that would support expansion plans for Grand Targhee Resort on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in, Idaho Falls, Idaho. The agency said the amendment is included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan Projects. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program * Denver -Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Colorado and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, led by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chair of the Sen more PR