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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska Newsletter for 2026-07-17 ( 60 items )  
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with  more PR

Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * **If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.** Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices,  more PR

BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Involvement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. * * * July 13, 2026 Steve Pearce, BLM Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5686 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026- Dear Director Pearce, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions t more ST

BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Spark Concerns Over Environmental Impact and Public Exclusion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter from Jacksonville, Oregon, was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Department of Interior July 10, 2026 Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Land Management Public comment: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Docket No. BLM-2026-0001 The BLM's proposed revisions to the regulations for grazing administration are appalling. BLM should be strengthening its grazing regulations more ST

BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Urged to Support Flexibility Transparency and Rancher Involvement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 9, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Director (630) 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Acting BLM Director Re: Public Comment on Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; RIN 1004-AE82 Dear Director Pearce: I am writing to submit public comments on  more ST

BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Faces Criticism for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Participation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 12, 2026 Steve Pearce, BLM Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5686 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026- 0001 Dear Director Pearce, Defenders of Wildlife submits the following comments in response to t more ST

BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Raises Concerns Over Environmental Impact Public Participation and Permit Restrictions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; RIN 1004-AE82; 91 FR 26852 (May 12, 2026) Submitted via Regulations.gov, July 13, 2026 To the Bureau of Land Management and the Office of Hearings and Appeals: My name is Gregory P. Shine. I live in Portland, Oregon, and I spent my 34-year career  more ST

BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Sparks Concerns Over Public Lands Management and Environmental Impact (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 12, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, D.C. 20240 Attn: Acting BLM Director (630) Subject: BLM's Proposed Rule, "Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska" [Published Federal Register Number: 2026-09387 (91FR 26852)]. Dear Sir, On behalf of the Committee for Idah more ST

BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment for the proposed revocation of Public Land Order No. 7923 affecting public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval counties in northwestern New Mexico. "The BLM welcome more PR

BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper * The Bureau of Land Management has closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, until further notice. The closure is a precautionary measure in response to increased bear activity in the area, aimed at ensuring public safety. The closure will remain in place until the campground is determined to be safe for public recreation. The Rim Campground  more PR

BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy, supporting job growth, and promoting eff more PR

California Farm Bureau Supports Modernized BLM Grazing Regulations With Minor Modifications (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Steve Pearce U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: BLM2026-0001 - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Dear Director Pearce: The California Farm Bureau appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Land Management's (BLM)  more ST

Cattle Rancher Urges BLM to Prioritize Local Knowledge and Balanced Management in Grazing Regulation Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment Letter on Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82) July 10, 2026 Bureau of Land Management Re: Proposed Rule - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82), 91 Fed. Reg. 20367 (May 12, 2026) Dear Bureau of Land Management, My name is Tiffany Martinez, and I more ST

Colorado Cattlemen Support BLM Grazing Rule Revisions Emphasizing Science and Adaptive Management (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. * * * July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior, Director Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240, Attention: Acting, BLM Director. RE: Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska, 43 CFR Part 4 43 CFR Parts 1700 and 4100 [Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222; LLHQ220000] RIN 1004-AE82 The Col more ST

Concerns Raised Over Proposed Revisions to Grazing Administration Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 ATTN: Acting, BLM Director Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov BLM-2026-0001 RE: BLM-2026-0001, Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Greetings, My name is Jonna Schafer and I am w more ST

EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for the Alaska House of Representatives. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement: "EMILYs List is proud to endorse Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for election to the Alaska House of Representatives. As Alas more PR

Federal Register: BLM Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection. SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing collections of information. This helps the BLM assess more PR

Federal Register: DOE Issues Final Rule on Financial Assistance Regulations-Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its Financial Assistance Regulations to establish conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policies and requirements for non-Federal entities applying for or receiving financial assistance awards from the Department, and to implement and standardize certain disclosure requirements applicable to financial assistance applications and awards, including responsibilities, general rules, and procedures for non-Federal entities to identify, evaluate, resolve, and report c more PR

Federal Register: Fish & Wildlife Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Big Game Guide Use Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions. In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity to comment on new, proposed, revised, and continu more PR

Florence Family Farm Calls for Multi-Year Crossing Permits and Reduced Restrictions on Livestock Trailing Across Public Land (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Florence Family Farm, LLC July 13, 2026 Re: Comment of Florence Family Farm on Crossing Permits and Livestock Trailing (Sec. 4130.6-3) -- Proposed Rule, Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 91 Fed. Reg. 26,852 (May 12, 2026); RIN 1004-AE82; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001 Dear Acting Director: I. Introduction and Summary Florence Family  more ST

Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and includes $150 million in allowed claims for states. more PR

GCI Expands Upgraded 5G Mobile Service Across Alaska (10)
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 17 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * GCI expands upgraded 5G mobile service across Alaska More than 125 Alaska communities now have access to 5G through GCI's statewide network - GCI is launching upgraded 5G mobile service in communities across Alaska, improving performance, reliability and coverage and reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to deliver--not just promise--reliable connectivity for Alaskans. Since first launching 5G in Anchorage in 2020, GCI ha more PR

Grand Canyon Trust: BLM Proposed Grazing Rules Criticized for Undermining Ranching Conservation Role and Public Land Health (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Comments on BLM's Proposed Grazing Regulations, RIN 1004-AE82 Dear Mr. Pearce: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Land Management's new draft grazing rules. We offer these comments recognizing the complexity of m more ST

Idaho Cattle Association Urges Revisions to Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulations to Enhance Range Management and Permit Flexibility (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 12, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street N.W., Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted Via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov RE: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 43 CFR Part 4 Bureau of Land Management 43 CFR Parts 1700 and 4100 [Docket No more ST

Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages across the country. The bill would help internationally educated health care profess more PR

Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today announced that her bill allowing five Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) by voice vote. The legislation, which would remedy a decades-long inequity for Haines, Ketchikan, Wrangel more PR

Lawmakers Urge Finalization of Grazing Rule to Support Ranchers Boost Food Security and Land Stewardship (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Secretary Doug Burgum - Chief Stevan Pearce U.S. Department of the Interior - U.S. Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street, N.W. - 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 - Washington, D.C. 20240 Chief Tim Schultz U.S. Forest Service 1400 Independence Ave., SW Washington, D.C. 20250 Comment in Response to the Proposed Rule, "Revision of Regulation more ST

Modoc County Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Focus on Flexibility Local Input and Support for New Ranchers (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Attn: BLM Director RE: Gomments; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration Modoc County (County) appreciates the opportunity to provide your agency with the County's Position in regards to your proposed rule; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska. Modoc County is a "planning county" in that the County adopted the Comprehensive  more ST

Montana Counties Advocate for Clear Taylor Grazing Act Mapping and Regulatory Support for Rangeland Improvements on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc. P.O. Box 468 - Lewistown, MT 59457 @fergusmt.gov Board of Directors Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Miles Hutton, Secretary Shane Gorder, Vice President Fergus County Blaine County Richland County John Fahlgren Mark Morse Valley County Yellowstone County July 13th, 2026 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazin more ST

Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities * Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai?i), Vice Chairman of the Committee, introduced the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act ( S.4976 ), a comprehensive legislative package aimed at advancing the well-being and future op more PR

N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories  more PR

National Mining Association Opposes Broad Expansion of BLM Land Health Standards Beyond Grazing Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. * * * July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attn: Acting, BLM Director RE: Bureau of Land Management Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 91 Fed. Reg. 26,852 (May 15, 2026). To Whom it May Concern: The National Mining Association (NM more ST

National Park Service: Park and Community Poetry Workshops (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Park and Community Poetry Workshops KING SALMON - Poet Jodie Hollander is leading three free poetry workshops and readings in Katmai National Park and Naknek from July 26 to 31, 2026. The two-hour workshops begin at 2 pm on July 26, 2026, at the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum in Naknek, and at 7 pm on July 29, 2026, at the Brooks Camp auditorium in Katmai National Park. The one-hour poetry reading  more PR

Native Plant Society of New Mexico Urges New Environmental Review to Protect Rare Plants From Harmful Grazing Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Native Plant Society of New Mexico P. O. Box 35388 Albuquerque, NM 87176-5388 July 12, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management Attention: Acting BLM Director 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 RE: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Uploaded via: https://www.federalregister.gov/ more ST

Nature Conservancy Urges BLM to Modernize Grazing Regulations With Ecological Focus and Tribal Inclusion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630), Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240, Attention: BLM Director Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222; LLHQ220000) Dear Mr. Pearce, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) appreciates th more ST

Nevada Association of Counties Seeks Enhanced Coordination and Flexibility in Federal Grazing Regulations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Nevada Association of Counties 304 South Minnesota Street Carson City, NV 89703 (775) 883-7863 (cid:3) June 26, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal ATTN: Steve Pearce, BLM Director U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Subject:(cid:3)Comments to Revision of Regulations for Graz more ST

New Mexico State Agencies Provide Detailed Comments on Proposed Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulation Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE STATE OF NEW MEXICO MSC 3189, Box 30005 Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8005 Telephone (575) 646-3007 MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM JEFF M. WITTE Governor Secretary July 10, 2026 U.S. Department of Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, D.C. 20240 Attn: BLM Director Dear Director Pearce: The New more ST

NOAA: West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines The reasons for the apparent increase remain an open question. - A new abundance estimate of the gray whale population that migrates along the West Coast suggests their numbers have increased since last year. Researchers at NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center estimate that the Eastern North Pacific gray whale population is  more PR

Oregon Agriculture and Wildlife Agencies Support BLM Grazing Regulation Updates With Recommendations for Native Plants and Wildlife Management (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem, OR 97302-1142 Oregon Department of Agriculture 635 Capitol St NE Salem, OR 97301-2532 Department of the Interior (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Acting BLM Director Re: Comments on Proposed Rule -- Revision of Regulations for Graz more ST

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Opposes Three Year Constraint on Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Process  (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife Division 4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE Salem, OR 97302-1142 (503) 947-6301 July 15, 2026 (503) 947-6330 Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2024-0206 www.dfw.state.or.us Policy and Regulations Branch U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service MS: PRB (JAO/3W) 5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041-3803 For electronic submission via Fed more ST

Oregon Resident: BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Subsidizing Large Ranchers at Public Expense (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Docket No.: BLM-2026-0001 Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Federal Register: Vol. 91, No. 91, May 12, 2026 Date Submitted: July 13, 2026 Submitted by: Frank Hammett, John Day, Oregon 97845 To Whom It May Concern at the Bureau of Land Management: My name is more ST

Outdoor Recreation Group Urges Narrow Focus on Grazing Rule to Protect Access and Economy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Official Comments from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association RE: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) are proposing to revise the grazing regulations, Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska, to establish a new part addressing land health management, with certain provisions relocated from existing regulations, and to mak more ST

Public Lands Foundation Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Streamlined Administration and Expanded Land Health Standards (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Lands Foundation Comments Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska - 43 CFR Parts 4, 1700 and 4100 Proposed Rule RIN 1004-AE82 Submitted to www.regulations.gov The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) is a national membership organization that advocates for and works to ensure the retention of America's Public Lands in public hands, pr more ST

Rep. Fong, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Cao (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 15, 2026 The Honorable Hung Cao Acting Secretary of the Navy 1000 Navy Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20350 Dear Acting Secretary Cao, Thank you for your service to our nation. As you consider where to base seven F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (F-35C) squadrons, we would like to express our staunch support for basing these aircraft at Na more PR

Report from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health: Firearm Mortality Epidemic (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Firearm Mortality Epidemic: EXAMINING THE U.S. DATA FROM 2024 - A report from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - July 2026 (19 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 2024 Five Fast Facts ... 2 An Overview of U.S. Gun Deaths in 2024 ... 3 Lethality and Availability of Firearms ... 6 A Leading Cause of Death Among Young People ... 5 Years of Potential Life Lost From Gun Violence ... 6 Gun Deaths by Urbanization ... 7 Gun Violence Across States  more ST

Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of an agreement negotiated with U.S. Senator Lindsey  more PR

Rural Transit Day 2026 (10)
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 16 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Rural Transit Day 2026 * WHEREAS, Rural Transit Day has been celebrated since July 16, 2020, highlighting the ways in which agencies recognize and support the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to maintain the elements necessary for effective rural transit, including infrastructure and personnel; and WHEREAS, Alaska's state road system spans over 5,60 more PR

Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) applaud the Senate unanimously passing the Older Americans Act (OAA), a critically important law that provides services supporting the health, independence and dignity of older adul more PR

Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Darline Graham (R-S.C.) who le more PR

Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Small business confidence held steady in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q2 2026. The Index score is 66.5, nearly unchanged from last quarter's 67.0, and slightly above the reading from this time last year (65.2). Seven in 10 small business owners (69%) continue to report steady business he more PR

Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package * Bill Continues Progress on Juneau Flooding Solution, Nome Deep-draft Port WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, this week voted with all his colleagues to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 from committee with a number of significant provisions for Alaska. These i more PR

Summer Travel Season in Full Swing at Fairbanks International Airport (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release: * * * Summer travel season in full swing at Fairbanks International Airport FAIRBANKS, Alaska- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fairbanks is ready for another busy summer travel season at Fairbanks International Airport. Historically, July and August are the busiest two months of the year for FAI, with eight of the top ten busiest days on record falling within those two months. The inc more PR

TRCP Supports Expanded Rangeland Health Standards in BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 Stevan Pearce, BLM Director U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Subject: Comments from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Regarding Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska. Docket No. BLM-2026-0001. Dear Director Pearce: The more ST

U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026 * BTS 26-59 This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. Note : In June 2024, FedEx Ground and FedEx Services merg more PR

U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * '[Lindsey] said that this would be the most consequential piece of legislation that he ever had an opportunity to get behind and get to the President's desk...' WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Darline Graham (R-S.C more PR

UCLA Collective for Racial and Disability Justice Urges CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Rule (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. UCLA School of Law Attn: Collective for Racial & Disability Justice 385 Charles E Young Dr. East, Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States 7/13/2026 Mehmet Oz, MD Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 RE: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain In more ST

White Pine County Urges Revisions to BLM Grazing Regulations to Protect Local Economy and Water Rights (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Commissioner Paula Carson 801 Clark Street, Suite 4 Commissioner Tim Pauley Ely. Nevada 89301 Commissioner Hank Vogler (775) 293-6509 Commissioner Pat Robison Commissioner Jose Noriega Nichole Stephey, Ex-officio Clerk of the Board White Pine County WPClerk@WhitePineCountyNV.Gov Board of County Commissioners July 13, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal ATTN: Steve more ST

Wild Sheep Foundation Proposes Enhancements to BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 412 Pronghorn Trail | Bozeman, MT 59718 www.wildsheepfoundation.org July 13, 2026 VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: www.regulations.gov U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Acting BLM Director Re: RIN 1004-AE82; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001 -- Comments on Proposed Rule, "Revision of more ST

Wyoming State Engineer Requests Clarification on Federal Grazing Water Rights Regulation to Include State Joint Ownership Requirement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wyoming State Engineer Requests Clarification on Federal Grazing Water Rights Regulation to Include State Joint Ownership Requirement STATE ENGINEER'S OFFICE HERSCHLER BUILDING, 2-W CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82002 (307) 777-6150 seo.wyo.gov MARK GORDON BRANDON GEBHART, P.E. GOVERNOR STATE ENGINEER July 13, 2026 Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the I more ST