UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * AI disagreement may shake patient trust in doctors * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Patient trust in medical professionals might hinge on what artificial intelligence (AI) has to say, according to a team led by Penn State researchers. Using an AI chatbot roleplaying as a human doctor, the team identified how people perceive medical professionals when they think a "human" doctor consults an AI system for a second opinion during mental health con more PR

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 15, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D., M.B.A. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Re: CMS-2449-P; Medicaid Program; Medicaid Managed Care State Directed Payments and Medicaid Fee-for-Service Targeted Medicaid Practitioner Payments Dear Admini more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Anchored in Excellence: Meet the 2026 Inspirational Leadership Award Winners * The Coast Guard proudly honors eight outstanding individuals as the winners of the 2026 Coast Guard Inspirational Leadership Awards. Out of 99 nominees, these active duty, reserve, civilian, and auxiliary leaders exemplify the Coast Guard's Core Values of Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty and inspire others to achieve greatness. They represent the very  more PR

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

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

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL REGULATORS TO DENY BANKING CHARTERS FOR HIGH-RISK OR PREDATORY FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES * Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 20 state attorneys general in sending a letter to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fintechs, without necessary safeguards to protect con more PR

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

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), and U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) introduced the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, with support from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ). The new bipartisan legislation would direct the Federal Avia more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Aviation Safety After Slackline-Helicopter Tragedy Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT), and U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Val Hoyle (D-OR-04) introduced the McCarty and Heideman Air Safety Enhancement Act, with support from U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), and Tim Sheehy (R-MT). The new bipartisan legislation would direct the Federal Aviat more PR

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

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

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

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

SAN JOSE, California, July 16 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Calix One Helps CBS Compete at Scale * Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Consolidated Business Services, LLC opens in a new tab (CBS)-a shared services organization supporting eight rural broadband cooperatives across Oregon-has selected the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform and Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud to extend and accelerate their differentiated experiences strategy for  more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 16 [Category: Energy] -- Clean Fuels Alliance America issued the following news release: * * * Clean Fuels Welcomes Hawaii Clean Fuel Standard for Alternative Fuels Clean Fuels Alliance America applauds Hawaii Governor Josh Green, M.D., for signing legislation to create a clean fuel standard for the State of Hawaii. This new law will help drive demand and open a new market for biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel while spurring economic opportunity and improving the health of its citizens.  more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, July 17 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * East Wins All-Star Game, Sermo Takes Home Run Derby: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week Groshans (2-for-3, 3RBI) Claims MVP as National MLB Network Audience Watches, Highlighting Showcase Week for the MLB Partner League - MOORHEAD, Minn. - The best and brightest stars were able to shine on the league's biggest stage last night as the East Division All-Stars, more PR

LA GRANDE, Oregon, July 10 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news: * * * EOU Master of Social Work Program Achieves CSWE Candidacy Status Eastern Oregon University's online Master of Social Work (MSW) program has achieved candidacy status from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Board of Accreditation (BOA), marking a significant milestone in the program's progress toward full accreditation and expanding opportunities for students seeking careers in social work. Candidacy status indicates that EOU's Master of Social  more PR

NEW YORK, July 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteer Endorsements, Backing 44 Candidates Across 20 States * Endorsements Across AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IN, IA, KS, LA, MD, NJ, NY, NC, ND, OK, OR, TX, and VA Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers runni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration is seeking public comments on a petition to amend an existing hours-of-service compliance waiver through Sept. 14, 2026. The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association requested approval to add eight railroads to an existing waiver covering provisions of the federal hours-of-service law. The association said each participating railroad will maintain documentation showing employee support for participation and that it provides trainin more PR

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

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada * PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to protect five imperiled freshwater species from the Great Basin under the Endangered Species Act. The Service failed to issue timely findings on the Center's petitions to protect the Alvord chub, a desert fish from Oregon  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Massie, Khanna, Leger Fernandez, Merkley, Lujan Introduce the "Epstein Files Transparency Act II" * Washington, D.C.- Rep. Thomas Massie announces the introduction of H.R. 9694, the Epstein Files Transparency Act II. This bill gives standing to state attorneys general, the victims of Jeffrey Epstein and his co-conspirators, and members of Congress to challenge the Department of Justice (DOJ) in court for the DOJ's failure to comply with the disclosu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Krishnamoorthi Fight Back Against Predatory For-Profit Colleges Scamming Students with Worthless College Degrees * Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) reintroduced legislation to protect students from predatory higher-education programs-which are often run by for-profit colleges-that target financially vulnerable students, leave borrowers buried in debt, and force  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley: Bipartisan Water Infrastructure Bill Advances in the U.S. Senate, Includes Key Priorities for Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-a senior member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee-announced today the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 cleared a key hurdle by passing out of the EPW Committee. WRDA is critical, bipartisan legislation that authorizes U.S. Army Corps of Engineers more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 17 -- Tonkon Torp, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mike Doty Joins Tonkon Torp Bankruptcy & Restructuring Group Tonkon Torp LLP has added attorney Mike Doty to its nationally recognized Bankruptcy & Restructuring Practice Group, strengthening the firm's capabilities in complex insolvency matters, workouts, and financial litigation. Doty joins Tonkon Torp after founding and leading Doty Law LLC, where he represented financial institutions, businesses, guarantors, and individuals in loan defaults, workouts, more PR

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

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

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Sues to Advance Wind Energy Projects Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general participating in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of wind energy projects across the country. These projects, if allowed to proceed, would increase the supply of c more PR

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

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 15, 2026 Via Electronic Mail U.S. Department of Energy Appliance and Equipment Standards Program Building Technologies Office EE-5B, 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Re: Docket Number EERE-2026-BT-STD-0133; Energy Conservation Standards for Distribution Transformers; Request for Information Dear Mr. Dommu, Northwest Energy Efficiency All more ST

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * New images map key membrane protein in brain related to stroke * Scientists have for the first time mapped in exquisite, three-dimensional detail six major conformations of a membrane in the brain related to learning, memory and fear-related behavior. The study, led by researchers at Oregon Health & Science University, published today in Nature Structural & Molecular Biology. Researchers used state-of-the-art cryo-electron microscopy house more PR

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

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

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

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. RE: Proposed Grazing Rule Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed updated grazing regula(cid:415)ons. We are a 6th genera(cid:415)on ranching family. We have been at our current ranch in Northern Nevada for 18 years, grazing on BLM lands. 1) I support the aspect of these proposed regula(cid:415)ons that streamline approval for minor range improvements.  more ST

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 17 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition intervene to protect onshore wind energy projects Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in moving to intervene in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary Pete Hegseth for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects across the country. Federal law requires DoD to revie more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider. Here are excerpts: * * * Sports Betting and Consumer Finance Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA; P.L. 102-559) was uncon more PR

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. College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources EXTENSION | EXPERIMENT STATION AGRICULTURE, VETERINARY & RANGELAND SCIENCES Elko County Office | 701 Walnut Street Elko, Nevada 89801 775-738-7291 775-753-7843 fax extension.unr.edu www.unr.edu/avrs July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Roo more ST

PORTLAND, Oregon, July 13 -- The University of Portland issued the following Q&A involving Brian LeMaster, a graduate of the Master of Arts in Teaching Program: * * * Rising to the Challenge: Lessons from a Graduate Student's MAT Journey at University of Portland Last spring, Brian LeMaster (MAT '25) was nearing the finish line of his MAT program and student-teaching at Roosevelt High School when the principal of Central Catholic came calling. What started as a substitute math teaching gig became an offer to join one of Portland's most prest more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Ten Oregon Counties as Natural Disaster Areas * Oregon This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as e more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Demands Trump Admin to Protect Americans from Surveillance Backdoors and Stand Up to Proposed Canadian Spying Law * Foreign Surveillance Demands Put Americans' National Security and Safety at Risk; Would Turn US Technology Into a Tool for Foreign Spying Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today urged the Trump Administration to act quickly to protect U.S. national security and the safety of Americans' communications from the serious more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Reintroduce Legislation to End Federal Ban of Marijuana * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would end the harmful federal prohibition of cannabis by removing cannabis from the list of federally controlled substances and empowering states to create their own laws. The Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act would take a historic step toward fixing  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden: Clayton's Humiliating Hearing Proves Reform Is the Only Path Forward on FISA Section 702 * Washington, D.C. - Following the confirmation hearing for Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton, Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., issued the following statement on the state of FISA Section 702: "Jay Clayton's humiliating performance yesterday proved what I have said for months: the only path forward to renew Section 702 of FISA is reform. A man w more PR