WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured in the 119th Congress (2025-2026). It supersedes 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

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures. "The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," said Carr. "We have similar requirements here in Geor more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 1 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gianforte: Celebrating 250 Years of Freedom in Montana Governor Greg Gianforte today released the following opinion editorial in recognition of America's 250th anniversary: As Montanans prepare to celebrate America's 250th anniversary this 4th of July with family and friends at barbecues, local parades, and firework shows, it's important we take a moment to reflect on the history of our great nation and remember what it means to be an A 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

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State doctoral student wins Women in Optics scholarship * Size: Lg Med Sm V Montana State University photonics doctoral student Morgan Hasenmyer works with an All-Sky Polarization Imager. MSU photo by Colter Peterson BOZEMAN -Morgan Hasenmyer, a doctoral student at Montana State University, is one of five women worldwide to be awarded a 2026 Women in Optics Scholarship from SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics, for her pot more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, July 1 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * President Jeremiah Shinn Takes the Reins as UM's 20th President The University of Montana today officially welcomed Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the 20th president of the flagship institution. Shinn's tenure leading UM begins July 1. "It's my goal to lead UM in a way that makes this state proud," Shinn said. "Together, we will build on our strengths to make UM even more aligned with the needs of students and the realities of today's workforce." Shinn more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on July 1, 2026, by staffer Sushmita Jaya Mukherjee: * * * Chicago Teachers Connect Through Global Stories on Youth-Led Advocacy "I absolutely loved all the activities we did, like the gallery walk with the sticky notes, reading the articles, and answering the questions in the circles," Neala Berkowski, of Vaughn Occupational High School, said. "I also liked that I felt like I could replicate what we did in t more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 1 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Retired professor donates $70,000 to Montana State program educating Native American nurses Montana State University's program for Native American nursing students received an endowed gift that will help strengthen its mission for years to come. Housed in the Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing, the Caring for Our Own Program, or CO-OP, received a $70,000 donation this spring to establish the Susie Walking Bear Yellowtail endowed fund. The money will s 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