LANSING, Michigan, July 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has filed a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit challenges provisions of an  more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news wrap up: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 30, 2026 Ever wonder how to write an ASAM Weekly commentary? First, you need awesome co-editors (Brandon, Jack, John, and Sarah) and staff (Cathy) to identify topical publications that connect with a diverse audience -like a publication on improving naloxone and buprenorphine provision in the pediatric emergency department ( Pediatric Emergency Care ). Then, try to map out comm more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-construction air pollution permit that ensures ind more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 year more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Case Protecting Billions of Dollars for States to Fight Homelessness Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide housing and services for familie more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health receives $6 million grant to accelerate early detection of Parkinson's * SUN CITY, Ariz. - Banner Sun Health Research Institute has been awarded $6 million over three years through a grant awarded by Aligning Science Across Parkinson's (ASAP), in partnership with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research (MJFF), to support the development of biomarkers to help identify those with Parkinson's disease. Banner  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on SCOTUS Striking Down Trump's Executive Order to Limit Birthright Citizenship * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision that President Trump's executive order violates the 14th Amendment: "Birthright citizenship is a cornerstone of our Constitution and rests on the belief that all Americans are equal under the law. Any attempt to revoke or undermin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Supreme Court Decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released a statement following the Supreme Court's decision in West Virginia v. B.P.J. and Little v. Hecox : "Today's decision is a setback for LGBTQ+ Americans and another cruel step in President Trump's Supreme Court targeting transgender people. This ruling allowing state bans targets a small group of p more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * MN social media warning law scheduled to go into effect July 1 but enforcement currently facing legal challenge Minnesota's new social media warning law passed during the 2025 special legislative session requires social media companies to display a mental health warning label to users on their sites. The provision is s more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, July 2 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * CIRES welcomes Eric Anderson as associate director for science Anderson brings expertise in surface water and atmosphere interactions and a career spanning NOAA labs, cooperative institutes, and academia - For more than two decades, Eric Anderson has studied where large bodies of water meet the atmosphere -- and where federal science meets academic research. Now, he brings both areas of expertise to CIRES as the in more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Elementary Education Program Earns National Recognition for Reading Instruction CMU elementary education program achieves top marks in new report from the National Council on Teacher Quality - The undergraduate elementary teacher preparation program at Colorado Mesa University has earned an A from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for preparing future teachers to teach reading to elementary students. * Bachelor of Arts i more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * New U.N. Resolution Urges Member States to Act for Glacier Preservation The resolution, spearheaded by Tajikistan (along with Peru and Bhutan), marks a historic first for Central Asia. It emphasizes the importance of Indigenous populations affected by glacier loss. By Asher Seet In December 2025, the U.N. Environment Assembly (UNEA) passed a resolution in its seventh session, held in Nairobi, Kenya, acknowledging the impacts of a shrin more PR

NEW YORK, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Debevoise and Plimpton, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Debevoise Advised an Investor Group Led by Trian, General Catalyst and Qatar Investment Authority in the Completion of the Take-Private of Janus Henderson Debevoise & Plimpton LLP has advised an investor group led by Trian Fund Management, L.P., General Catalyst Group Management, LLC and Qatar Investment Authority in the completion of the take-private of Janus Henderson. For more information, see the press release [below]. The D more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * The Case Against Gabe Evans "Whether he's lying about gutting health care, misrepresenting his own personal story, or downplaying how his extreme agenda raises costs, it's clear Coloradans just can't trust Gabe Evans. Voters already know Manny Rutinel as a proven fighter who focuses on what matters most to families - lower costs, affordable health care, and a thriving economy. That's why they'll fire Evans and send Manny to Congress more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following memorandum on June 30, 2026: * * * The Case Against Jeff Crank "Jeff Crank works for billionaires, not for Coloradans. While families struggle to make ends meet, Crank is working every day to push tax breaks for his ultra-wealthy bosses who bankrolled his political career - at the expense of everyone else. Unlike Crank, Jessica Killin is running for Congress to lower costs for families, stand up for veterans and military families, and be an independent more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Should Learn From Colorado's 20-Plus-Year Winning Streak, Not One Victory in Deep-Blue Denver Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI), issued the following statement on Tuesday's Colorado primary elections: "Melat Kiros's win over Diana DeGette in Colorado's First District will be celebrated by the party's left flank as proof that the socialist insurgency is unstoppable. It's proof more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on June 30, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Phil Weiser Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Colorado DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Phil Weiser securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Colorado: "Congratulations to my friend Phil Weiser on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Colorado. When we served together as Attorneys General, I saw firsthand Phil's deep and personal more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Jessica Killin on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Colorado's 5th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Jessica Killin on her victory in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 5th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Jessica Killin's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As an Army veteran and bu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * DNC Congratulates Manny Rutinel on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Manny Rutinel on his victory in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Manny Rutinel's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a community advocate, att more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Melat Kiros on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District The DNC congratulates Melat Kiros on her victory in the Democratic primary for Colorado's 1st Congressional District. Voters turned out to back candidates who are relentlessly focused on making life more affordable, protecting workers, investing in communities, and delivering for Coloradans. In response to Melat Kiros' victory, DNC C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Phil Weiser on His Victory in Colorado's Gubernatorial Primary The DNC congratulates Phil Weiser on his victory in Colorado's gubernatorial primary. Coloradans across the state are putting their support behind strong leaders who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families. In response to Phil Weiser's victory, DNC Chair Ken Mart more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following statement: * * * EMILYs List Congratulates Jena Griswold on Her DemocraticPrimary Victory in the Race for Colorado Attorney General  Following Jena Griswold's win in the Democratic primary for Colorado attorney general, EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List congratulates Jena Griswold on her decisive Democratic primary win in the race for Colorado attorney general. Jena has a proven track record of protecting Colorada more PR

NEW YORK, July 2 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Bipartisan coalition of 11 Western governors commit to collaborating on transmission lines, building a stronger, well-connected regional grid (Deer Valley, UT) Today, 11 Western governors signed a letter of agreement establishing a first-of-its-kind in the West task force to accelerate transmission permitting and promote the development of a stronger grid capable of supporting robust economic growth, handling increased demand and with more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) is rescinding and repromulgating its regulations related to environmental quality to update the regulations to codify changes to NEPA. NASA has determined there is good cause to promulgate its revised NEPA implementing regulations in the form of an interim final rule in order to avoid confusion related to NASA's administrative process and provide NASA action proponents, non-Federal project sponsors of proposed actions, and the public with the procedural certa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 1, 2026: * * * Employer Checklist for July 2026 Here are the top 10 workplace compliance items you should tackle in July 2026, based on the latest labor and employment law updates: * Catch up on recent SCOTUS rulings. During the final days of its 2025-2026 term, the Supreme Court issued some key decisions that will affect the workplace. The Court vastly expanded the presidential power to remove members of independent agencies (read more about Trump more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Seeks Public Comment on Policy Statement Addressing AI Accuracy * The Federal Trade Commission is seeking public comment on a proposed policy statement addressing concerns that AI companies may be manipulating the behavior of their AI systems contrary to reasonable consumer expectations for objectivity and accuracy. As the proposed policy statement explains, the FTC Act prohibits businesses from engaging in "unfair or deceptive" conduct. The pr more PR

LITTLETON, Colorado, July 2 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news: * * * Fujii Named AACC Board Chair-Elect Author: Jeff Duggan Arapahoe Community College (ACC) President Stephanie J. Fujii, PhD, has been named Chair-Elect for the American Association of Community Colleges (AACC) Board of Directors for 2026-27. The AACC is the primary advocacy organization for the nation's community colleges, representing more than 1,000 two-year, associate degree-granting institutions and nearly 10.5 million students. The AACC Board is c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild: * * * Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In Introduction From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over the last century, federal courts have considered  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces Fire Management Assistance Grant Authorization for Aspen Acres Fire Burning in Custer and Pueblo Counties, Provides Update on Wildfires Today, Governor Polis announced that Colorado has been authorized for a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) for the Aspen Acres Fire burning in Custer and Pueblo Counties. The fire was first reported the morning of Monday, June 29, and has since grown rapidly to over 28,000 acres.  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 30 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Congratulates Colorado Primary Election Winners Tonight, Governor Jared Polis congratulated the Democratic and Republican nominees for Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, and Treasurer. "I want to start by thanking Colorado's voters -Democrats, Republicans and Independents -who voted and made their voices heard. Our democracy is stronger when people participate, and your decision to vote in a primary makes a positiv more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Shares Air Quality Health Update Due to Wildfire Across Colorado Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Department of Public Health Environment (CDPHE) are encouraging Coloradans in areas affected by wildfire smoke to use available air quality resources, including CDPHE air quality advisories, Colorado.gov/airquality, the Colorado Smoke Blog, AirNow.gov, and the AirNow mobile app. Smoke conditions can change quickly depending on  more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association PARK CITY, Utah -- Governor Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape health and well-being. Governor Green was sworn in as more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Energy and Commerce Legislation to Strengthen Grid and Cyber Security Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, celebrated House passage of four bills that will harden the electric grid, clarify federal emergency leadership, and ensure smaller utilities have the resources they need to defend against increasingly sophisticated t more PR

LOVELAND, Colorado, July 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS-STYLELOFT Sign License Agreement SEOUL: STYLELOFT, a hotel-specialized consulting firm with nearly 20 years of experience, has entered into a license agreement with HVS, the world's largest hotel consulting organization, and will expand its advisory services in Korea across hotel planning, development, and asset transactions. Miss Chee Hok Yean, President of HVS Asia Pacific and Mr Lee Hoon, C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX. This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys general. In their words: "Common sense won again. We s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * LEAP scholar facilitates historic CSAF counterpart visit ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - When U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach hosted Argentine air force Chief of Staff Brig. Gen. Gustavo Valverde for an official counterpart visit on May 19, the mission was clearly defined: deepen bilateral defense cooperation and advance shared security priorities in the Western Hemisphere.  But high-level strategic conversations between the United States and partner nations  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 2 [Category: Health Care] (TNSjou) -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release: * * * New Expert Recommendations Aim to Improve Detection and Care of Lung Disease in People with Rheumatoid Arthritis A new international expert consensus statement published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine provides important guidance for doctors on how to identify, monitor and treat a serious lung complication that affects many people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). RA is best known as  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All on Colorado Primary Election Results Yesterday, Congresswoman Diana DeGette lost her bid for CO-01. Congresswoman DeGette has been a reproductive freedom champion for over three decades. In addition to serving as the co-chair of the Reproductive Freedom Caucus and spearheading federal efforts to protect reproductive freedom, she wrote one of the country's first  more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, June 30 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center Announces Formation of Executive Board New board will help guide strategic planning, strengthen regional partnerships, and support the Water Center's long-term sustainability  -  The Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center at Colorado Mesa University has announced the formation of a new Executive Board, marking an important next step in its continued growth as a trusted Western Slope hub for water policy and academic more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, July 1 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU celebrates the launch of its Pac-12 era * San Diego State University entered its Pac-12 Conference era July 1, the day it officially joined the athletic conference in one of the most significant milestones in the university's rich athletics history. The reimagined Pac-12 now includes Oregon State, Washington State, Boise State, Colorado State, Fresno State, Gonzaga, Texas State and Utah State. For SDSU, the trans more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 1 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Second Fryrear Presidential Chair to lead quantum engineering efforts Frederic Sarazin has been appointed Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chair at Colorado School of Mines to further grow the university's leadership in quantum engineering.  A member of Mines faculty since 2003, Sarazin is Mines' inaugural director of quantum and previously served as head of the Physics Department. Under his leadership, Mines launched the first undergraduate degree in the U.S. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Scott, Budd, Colleagues send letter to protect U.S. specialty crop producers and restore competitive trade balance with Mexico U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) joined Sen. Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in sending a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, calling for measures to restore a more competitive trade balance for U.S. specialty crops with Mexico. In the letter, the senators advocate for addressing the unsustainable pressures on U.S. more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Southwestern Public Service Co. awarded $113 million grant to improve electric reliability, reduce costs for Texas customers * AMARILLO, Texas-Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy, will receive a $113 million Texas Energy Fund Outside ERCOT Grant \- to benefit customers in the Panhandle and South Plains, Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced this week.  The grant, administered by the Public Utility  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- Stillwater Mining Co., Littleton, Colorado, has petitioned the U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration for permission to use sealed bottled water instead of waterlines in two underground refuge chambers. The request, published in the Federal Register, seeks a modification of an existing mandatory safety standard requiring refuge areas to have potable water supplied through mine waterlines. Comments must be received by the agency's Office of Standards, Regulations, and Variances by July 31, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following news: * * * Supreme Court finds limits on coordinated party expenditures unconstitutional in NRSC v. FEC (609 U.S. ____(2026)) * On June 30, 2026, the United States Supreme Court held that the Federal Election Campaign Act 's (the Act) political party coordinated expenditure limits violate the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. Background The Act provides that national party committees and state party committees may make special expenditures in co more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The League of Women Voters posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Campaign Finance Provision, Turning Political Parties Into Conduits for Big Donors Today, in a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court issued yet another troubling decision that will open the door to the corrupting influence of more big money in our political system. This case was brought by the National Republican Senatorial Committee (NRSC), which sought to strike down limits on coordinated political party spen more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Phoenix Expands Team with 2 Experienced Litigation Partners As Taft continues to strategically expand its bench in Phoenix, the firm adds business litigators Amy Abdo and Shannon Cohan to its team. Both partners are highly regarded in their practices and will help bolster Taft's capabilities while deepening its presence in the Southwest corridor.  Abdo is a highly regarded trial lawyer and trusted advisor who represents busine more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 1 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * There May Be Three Times as Many Insect Species as Previously Thought * A new estimate of insect species globally finds that there may be 8 to 14 million more species than people thought, with few of them discovered yet. Most experts have currently accepted an estimate of about 6 million insect species, an appraisal that has stood for the last 40 years. But the new count, which used genetic information for 1.6 million individual tropical insects, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Marks End of Second Annual Title IX Month with Major Enforcement Recap * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) marked the conclusion of the second annual 'Title IX Month' - honoring the fifty-fourth anniversary of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) - by recapping the Trump Administration's continued efforts to protect women and girls and restore Title IX to its original promise. more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV Nutrition Sciences Alumnus Thriving as New Director of Football Nutrition at Penn State * Bradford Solomon is less than a decade removed from his time at UNLV, but the two-time graduate from the School of Integrated Health Sciences is already making a name for himself in the world of football nutrition. It is why, in just seven years, he has gone from an undergraduate student in the department of kinesiology and nutrition sciences  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researcher Part of Team That Finds Ice in Tetons' Rock Glaciers Persisting Better Than on Exposed Glaciers, Snowfields A University of Wyoming researcher was part of a team that determined ice found in rock glaciers in the Teton Range persists in a warming climate, providing a sustained cold-water streamflow, as opposed to exposed ice glaciers and snowfields, where ice melts more rapidly. "The major crux is that rock glaciers are protected fro more PR