WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release: * * * American Rivers Opposes Rollback of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments * Contact: Hawk Hammer, National Communications and Media Director, Hhammer@americanrivers.org WASHINGTON, D.C. - American Rivers is disappointed by the Administration's rollback of protections from Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments in southern Utah, reducing their size by almost 90%. These national monuments safegua more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks to Utah's nuclear future * On July 9, the American Nuclear Society hosted the third installment of its "Nuclear in the States" webinar series. This time, the webinar looked to the current landscape of Utah's nuclear sector-from its policy developments to ongoing projects to workforce needs. ANS CEO Craig Piercy, who led the discussion, was joined by Chris Hayter, cofounder of Hi Tech Solutions and founder 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 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 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

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. Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership 609 5th Ave West Rock Springs, WY 82901 July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal 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 the BLM's Proposed Rule to Revise the Regulations for Grazing Administration Dear Mr. Pearce, V 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. Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership 609 5th Ave West Rock Springs, WY 82901 July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal 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 the BLM's Proposed Rule to Revise the Regulations for Grazing Administration Dear Mr. Pearce, V more ST

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

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 16 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Bonneville burn severity was low, but risk of debris flows will persist for a year * The good news in the wake of the Bonneville Fire, which blackened the Wasatch foothills behind the University of Utah campus last month, is that the flames did not damage soils, dampening the potential for post-fire erosion. The denuded hills, however, will remain at elevated risk of debris or mud flows for up to three years while vegetation recovers, accordin 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. July 13, 2026 Stevan Pearce Director Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: National Wildlife Federation et al. Comments on Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Rule Updating Grazing Regulations, BLM-2026-0001 Dear Director Pearce, Please accept the following comments from t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * CAIR Says Sen. Tuberville is Setting the Stage for Violence Against Muslims After He Calls Islam 'a Death Cult' Senator's bigoted comments come as CAIR calls on public officials to repudiate anti-Muslim hate after Utah Muslim was stabbed multiple times due to his faith - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today said Alabama Sen. Tommy Tu more PR

SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 17 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Faculty in the News, July 16 Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed gender politics on the "Right Now with Perry Bacon" podcast; David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest developments the U.S.-Iran conflict; and Stuart Sumida (biology) was interviewed about the private sales of dinosaur fossils, a move by the Trump administration to shrink two national monuments in Utah, and 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. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Departm 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. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Departmen more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Hollis 200LX Second Stage Diving Regulators Hazard: The regulator inlet tube can crack and break, posing a risk of serious injury or death from drowning. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 16, 2026 Units: About 7,200 (In addition, about 370 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Huish Outdoors toll-free at 888-270-8595 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, email at recalls@hollis.com, or online at www.hollis.com more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachussetts, July 17 [Category: Education] -- Education Next, an academic journal and magazine that says it focuses on K-12 education policy, reform, and research, posted the following commentary by Russell T. Warne, chief scientist at Riot IQ and creator of the Reasoning and Intelligence Online Test: * * * "Gifted" Is Dead. Long Live "Advanced" Learners! * The American education establishment loves to rebrand. Home economics became family and consumer science, while vocational education is now career and technical education. 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. 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

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 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal Introduces Orlin's Law Calling for the Protection of Children of Immigrants * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is introducing Orlin's Law, legislation named for Orlin Hernandez Reyes. Three-year-old Orlin was murdered after his mother was deported and he was sent to live with a violent uncle, despite his mother's request to I 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 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

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. The letter was unsigned. U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN 1004-AE82 To whom it may concern: My family owns and operates a cattle ranch in eastern Nevada. We have BLM grazing allotments in both Nevada and Utah. I support the proposed updates to the BLM's grazing re more ST

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

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

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 17 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Summer of a thousand wildfires: U-M experts available to comment University of Michigan experts are available to comment on the causes and consequences of this year's devastating wildfires: more than 800 active wildfires in Canada, over 100 more in the U.S. and more than 1,000 wildfires this year in Europe. * Paige Fischer, associate professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability, is a social scientist who studies human adaptation to clim more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker * DENVER - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule downlisting the razorback sucker from an endangered to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The action is accompanied by a 4(d) rule that allows limited take of the fish for actions associated with the species' conservation. Listed as endangered in 1991, more PR

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

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Nine Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas * Two contiguous Counties in Utah are eligible for assistance Utah 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 r more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Receives $25,000 Donation to Establish Health Scholarship Endowment * PRICE, Utah -Utah State University Eastern has announced a $25,000 donation from Daniel and Jane Madsen to create a new scholarship endowment. The donation will establish the Spencer-Madsen Health Scholarship that will exist in perpetuity, impacting generations of students. This fund will support students in pre-med, pre-dental and the registered nurse program. The scholarship pri more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern, Intermountain Electronics Reintroduce Paid Internship Program * Utah State University Eastern and Intermountain Electronics are once again offering students a unique opportunity to launch careers in the skilled trades through a paid internship. The 90-day pre-apprenticeship program allows students to earn eight USU credits while training for careers in electrical or welding. No prior experience is required. Participants receive paid on-the-job trai more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Landscaping Saved an Average of 84 Olympic-Sized Pools Worth of Water Compared to 2020 * More and more frequently Utah's summers are left with less and less water. Because of that climatic misfortune, USU's Logan Campus is constantly held in a balance between landscape beauty and ensuring water conservation. "We try to strike the right balance between creating a sustainable and resilient campus with creating a beautiful and aesthetic campus," says Jordy G more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Researchers Receive Major Grant to Study Electrical Activity in Fungal Networks * Fungi form extensive living networks that influence nutrient cycling, ecosystem resilience and environmental health. Despite their importance, fungi remain one of the least understood organisms on Earth. Utah State University professor and researcher Erika Espinosa-Ortiz and her team have received a $900,000 grant from the W.M. Keck Foundation to explore if fungal networks use more PR

LOGAN, Utah, July 15 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Wine Among the Willows Returns to Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter for 5th Year * Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter and Vine Lore Wine & Spirits are presenting the fifth annual Wine Among the Willows. Attendees will learn about innovations in wine production that put the health of people and the planet at the forefront from 3-6 p.m. Aug. 8. Guided wine tasting stations around the EcoCenter will offer sustainable, biodynamic and innovative wines. "This annual gathering i more PR