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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for 2026-07-26 ( 86 items )  
'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30 (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 'Miracle Treat Day' returns July 30 * FARGO, N.D. - A slight glimpse of winter is on the horizon, with blizzards in the forecast. Thursday, July 30, is Miracle Treat Day, where local Dairy Queen locations give you a chance to satisfy that sugar rush and help children in need at the same time. Area Dairy Queen and DQ Grill and Chill locations are bringing health and hope to kids for Miracle Treat Day(r) at Sanford Children' more PR

Advancing Legislation to Support Species Recovery, Manage Invasive Species, Eradicate New World Screwworm (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release: * * * Advancing Legislation to Support Species Recovery, Manage Invasive Species, Eradicate New World Screwworm Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills to support endangered salmon species recovery and combat invasive parasites and aquatic species. Subcommittee Chair Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) issued the following st more PR

AFP-WY Endorses Five Candidates for State House and Senate (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Endorses Five Candidates for State House and Senate * CHEYENNE, WY - Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) announced its endorsement of five additional candidates for the state House and Senate on Monday, including four non-incumbents. Through its endorsement of over a dozen non-incumbents for the 2026 election to date, AFP-WY aims to help elect principled newcomers who will bring new energy and fresh ideas more PR

Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service (10)
WACO, Texas, July 20 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * 162 college football student-athletes recognized for leadership in service, academics and athletics, including the Good Works Team's first female nominee Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through communit more PR

Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service (10)
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, July 20 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * Allstate, AFCA announce 2026 Good Works Team nominees recognized for leadership in community service * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and AFCA named 162 student-athletes as nominees for the 2026 Good Works Team, recognizing college football players who lead through community service, academics and athletics. * This year's nominees are creating positive impact in their communities through ca more PR

Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients (10)
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients * Amazon today announced the 2026 recipients of the Amazon Literary Partnership, providing $1 million in grants to 102 literary organizations across more than 25 states. Amazon believes in the power of words to transform lives, communities, and the world, and is honored to support these vital organizations that champion writers. This year's grants will support youth-focused wr more PR

American Motorcyclist Association Calls for Balanced Grazing Regulations to Protect Multiple Uses and Recreation Access on Public Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- 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 US Department of Interior Attn: BLM Director 630 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration [Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222;LLHQ220000] RIN 1004-AE82 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the comments of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA more ST

Andreessen Horowitz Urges CFTC to Uphold Federal Preemption and Enhance Regulation of Prediction Markets (10)
WASHINGTON, July 19 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Christopher Kirkpatrick Secretary of the Commission Commodity Futures Trading Commission Three Lafayette Centre 1155 21st Street NW Washington, DC 20581 April 30, 2026 BY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION Re: Prediction Markets - RIN 3038-AF65 Andreessen Horowitz ("a16z") appreciates the opportunity to submit the below comments on the advance notice of proposed rulemaking on  more ST

Aramark Nexus Selected by AI Data Center Colocation Leader to Provide Premium Hospitality Services to Workforce Communities (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Nexus(TM) Selected by AI Data Center Colocation Leader to Provide Premium Hospitality Services to Workforce Communities As investment in AI infrastructure drives unprecedented growth in hyperscale data center development, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced that Aramark Nexus(TM) has been selected as the premium hospitality partner for a leading AI data center c more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce compet more PR

AS CENTRAL NEW YORK SEES RECORD HIGH GROCERY COSTS, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BREAK UP THE MEATPACKING MONOPOLIES, HELP FARMERS, AND DRIVE DOWN COST OF MEAT FOR FAMILIES (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS CENTRAL NEW YORK SEES RECORD HIGH GROCERY COSTS, SCHUMER ANNOUNCES LANDMARK LEGISLATION TO BREAK UP THE MEATPACKING MONOPOLIES, HELP FARMERS, AND DRIVE DOWN COST OF MEAT FOR FAMILIES * Schumer Says Four Corporate Giants Dominate Meat Market, Rigging The System Against Central NY Families, And Squeezing Farmers Who Keep Just 16 Cents Of Every Dollar Spent On Food New Schumer Bill Will Break Up Big Monopolies, Low more PR

Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement (10)
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer, to resolve al more PR

Banner Health leaders recognized for mission-driven approach to community care (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 20 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health leaders recognized for mission-driven approach to community care * PHOENIX (July 20, 2026) - At Banner Health, one of the nation's few fully integrated nonprofit health systems, care is guided by making the communities we serve healthier. Banner is proud of its inclusive environment and leadership that reflects the composition of its team. More than 70% of Banner's team members are female, and this distribution is also r more PR

Barrasso Questions FERC Commissioners on Wyoming's Seminoe Pumped Storage Project (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Questions FERC Commissioners on Wyoming's Seminoe Pumped Storage Project * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) commissioners about electricity markets and the Seminoe Pumped Storage Project, a proposed hydropower project located in central Wyoming. Barrasso specifically urged the commissioners to take into account the State of Wyoming's concerns about how t more PR

Barrasso Questions US Trade Rep on Wyoming Soda Ash, Beef, Sheep and Chemical Manufacturing (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Questions US Trade Rep on Wyoming Soda Ash, Beef, Sheep and Chemical Manufacturing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on how trade barriers impact Wyoming's soda ash exports, beef, chemical manufacturing, and sheep industry. Greer testified during today's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the President's 2026 Trade Agenda. On Soda Ash Export more PR

Barrasso: Democrats Prepare for Another Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Prepare for Another Shutdown * "Senator Schumer has proven he is willing to disrupt travel, delay paychecks, and endanger our national security when he thinks it helps him politically. He may have said on this Floor he wants to avoid a shutdown. His actions signal Democrats are ready to do it again." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Democrats' track record of inflicting painful  more PR

Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud * " Working families are overtaxed. Fraud is already out of control. Democrats will make life less affordable. That is not what the American people want." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Working Families Tax Cuts law cuts taxes and fights fraud. In contrast, Democrats are fighting to raise taxes and protect fraudsters nationwide.  more PR

Barrasso: Election Security Begins with Border Security (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Election Security Begins with Border Security * "Democrats need to stop opposing every effort that we make on this Senate Floor to secure our border and to enforce our immigration laws. Election security begins with border security. Today's Democrats want neither border security nor election security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how years of open-border policies from Democrats allow more PR

Barrasso: Today's Democrat Party is Driven by Extremists (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Today's Democrat Party is Driven by Extremists * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about the extremists driving today's Democrat Party. Sen. Barrasso said: "Today's Democrat Party is driven by extremists. It's the extremists who are winning primary elections. Democrats seem to be determined to destroy America. We have a socialist mayor in New York, and one will soon be in more PR

Bear-Sized Step Forward for Grizzly Recovery: Conservation Groups Celebrate Novel Solution to Incentivize Conservation (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 15 -- The Property and Environment Research Center posted the following news release: * * * A Bear-Sized Step Forward for Grizzly Recovery: Conservation Groups Celebrate Novel Solution to Incentivize Conservation New federal proposal recognizes historic conservation win and offers a new model to reduce conflict and motivate recovery efforts - Washington, D.C. -- A coalition of sportsmen's and other conservation organizations today celebrated the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed rule for grizzly bear manageme more PR

BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.2 percent, changed little both over more PR

Bureau of Reclamation Cautions Public as It Plans Annual Lowering of Glendo and Guernsey Reservoirs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Reclamation cautions public as it plans annual lowering of Glendo and Guernsey Reservoirs MILLS, Wyo. -- The Bureau of Reclamation will begin lowering water levels at Guernsey Reservoir the week of August 9th, as the 2026 irrigation season concludes. This annual drawdown occurs in anticipation of irrigation deliveries ending each year. Due to the ongoing drought, Glendo and Guernsey lowering will occur ap more PR

Climate change made this year's snow drought in the Western U.S. four times more likely, new Colorado School of Mines study finds (10)
GOLDEN, Colorado, July 20 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Climate change made this year's snow drought in the Western U.S. four times more likely, new Colorado School of Mines study finds * The severe snow drought that gripped the western United States in this past winter was made four times more likely by human-caused climate change, according to a new study led by researchers at Colorado School of Mines and published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS). In the Upper Colorado R more PR

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of July 20, 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of July 20, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development will hold a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Market." On Wednesday, July 22, the Subcommittee on Forestry and Hor more PR

Crapo, Risch, Simpson Celebrate Idaho Nuclear Tech Hub Designation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch, Simpson Celebrate Idaho Nuclear Tech Hub Designation * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senators Mike Crapo and Jim Risch and U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) celebrated the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) announcement to award approximately $31 million to the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, a regional initiative of more than 45 organizations across Idaho and Wyoming, led by the Idaho Advan more PR

Environmental Defense Fund: Pennsylvania Takes Important Step Toward Statewide Methane Standards (10)
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania takes important step toward statewide methane standards * Economic opportunity: Pennsylvania is the nation's second largest natural gas producer. Strong methane standards will prevent wasted gas, improve industry efficiency and help maintain the long-term competitiveness of the Commonwealth's energy sector. * Health and climate benefits: Decreasing methane leaks will cut one of the most powerful drivers of near-term wa more PR

EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces New Members to the Farm, Ranch and Rural Communities Advisory Committee * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin announced the appointment of 21 new members to the Farm, Ranch, and Rural Communities Federal Advisory Committee (FR RCC). The FRRCC provides independent policy advice and recommendations to the Administrator on crucial environmental issues affecting agriculture and rural com more PR

Ernst Works to Hold Russian Oil Purchasers Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Works to Hold Russian Oil Purchasers Accountable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) joined her Senate colleagues and Senator Darline Graham Nordone (R-S.C.) to introduce the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026 to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. The legislation would impose primary and secondary sanctions on Russia and those supporting its war in Uk more PR

FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Nationwide (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations. The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, known as SIAPs, along with associated takeoff mini more PR

Farm Bureau Supports Expanded Federal Program for Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Across Western Rangelands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Mr. William D. Wesela National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppre more ST

Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates Three Counties in South Dakota as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Straight-line Winds (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates Three Counties in South Dakota as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Straight-line Winds * South Dakota This Presidential disaster declaration 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

First Solar Highlights Robust U S Manufacturing and Compliance With Build America Buy America Act for Solar Panels in Housing Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Regulations Division Office of General Counsel Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FR-6616-N-01 - Request for Information Regarding Products and Categories of Products Used in Housing Programs Pursuant to the Build America, B more ST

Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen highlighted accomplishments and challenges faced by more PR

Governor Hochul is a Guest on CBS News' 'Face the Nation' (10)
ALBANY, New York, July 19 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CBS News' 'Face the Nation' * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CBS News' "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Margaret Brennan, CBS News: Welcome back to "Face the Nation." We go now to the Governor of New York, Kathy Hochul. Good mo more PR

Great Falls College names Leanne Frost as new CEO and dean (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, July 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Great Falls College names Leanne Frost as new CEO and dean * Size: Lg Med Sm V Great Falls College Montana State University has named Leanne Frost as its next CEO and dean. Photo by Rion Sanders/Great Falls College MSU. GREAT FALLS -Great Falls College Montana State University has named Leanne Frost as its next CEO and dean, ushering in a new chapter of leadership focused on student success, workforce development and community partnerships. Frost  more PR

Greater Yellowstone Coalition Urges BLM to Enhance Grazing Rule With Tribal Rights Collaboration Conservation Retirements Wildlife Connectivity And Adaptive Management (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- 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 Bureau of Land Management and Office of Hearings and Appeals Department of Interior Re: Proposed Rule - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Docket No. BLM-2026-0001 RIN 1004-AF72 Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov Dear Bureau of Land Management, The Greater Yellowstone Coalition appreciates the opportunity more ST

Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony (10)
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Helmsley Charitable Trust Awards $2 Million to Support PET/CT Scanner Project at St. Anthony * CARROLL, Iowa, July 23, 2026 -St. Anthony Regional Hospital announced today that it has received a $2 million grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust to support construction of a permanent PET/CT scanner suite, an important addition to local cancer care services. The addition of a permanent PET/CT scanner will  more PR

Holland & Hart Earns Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings in Private Wealth Law (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Holland & Hart Earns Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Rankings in Private Wealth Law Holland & Hart is pleased to announce that its Private Client practice and nine attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers High Net Worth (HNW), an annual guide that ranks leading lawyers and law firms serving the international private wealth market. The firm earned Band 1 rankings for Private Wealth Law in Colorado, Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. In addi more PR

House Natural Resources Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will improve the management of and visitor experiences at public lands, and support law enforcement officers and Alaska Native traditions. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Fo more PR

ICYMI: Lummis Speaks on Senate Floor to Argue for SAVE America Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Lummis Speaks on Senate Floor to Argue for SAVE America Act Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) today spoke on the Senate floor urging passage of the SAVE America Act and emphasizing the importance of ensuring that only American citizens vote in American elections. Click HERE (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Um-NcRU03K4) to watch Senator Lummis' Senate floor remarks. Sen. Lummis' remarks: "Mr. President, "I rise today to more PR

Idaho National Laboratory to Play Central Role in New Nuclear Energy Tech Hub (10)
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Idaho National Laboratory to play central role in new Nuclear Energy Tech Hub The Idaho National Laboratory will play a leading role in accelerating America's advanced nuclear energy future as part of the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, a multistate, economic development initiative selected for a five-year, $31 million federal grant through the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Devel more PR

Institute for Justice: Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services BOSTON--Can the government withhold aid from children because of their parents' exercise of a constitutional right? That's the question two Massachusetts families are asking the United States Supreme Court to address in a newly filed petition for certiorari. A Massachusetts regulation forces parents to choose between sendin more PR

Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands * Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of available coal resources. If produced, that would  more PR

Justice Dept. Notes TM Forum Membership Changes (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said TM Forum filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated June 18, adds 20 members, records 25 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division. Membership Changes 1. Statista Str more PR

Kansas State Historical Society to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects Under NAGPRA (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is repatriating Native American human remains and 18 associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory that found a cultural affiliation with three federally recognized Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The society determined the remains represent one Native American individual and that the funerary objects, consisting of more PR

Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography (10)
LOS ANGELES, California, July 22 -- The University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Large national study finds differences in multiple sclerosis death rates by age, race and geography * An analysis of more than 42,000 U.S. deaths linked to multiple sclerosis (MS) found that death rates varied by age, geography, and race and ethnicity, with Black patients dying younger than white patients and high blood pressure emerging as a growing contributor. The findings, just published in the journ more PR

Liberty Justice Center Wins First Amendment Appeal for Wyoming Doctor Punished for Speaking Out (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Liberty Justice Center Wins First Amendment Appeal for Wyoming Doctor Punished for Speaking Out * (DENVER, C.O.) -Today, the Liberty Justice Center secured a major First Amendment victory for Dr. Eric Cubin, a Wyoming radiologist removed from the Wyoming Board of Medicine after speaking to state legislators about pending legislation. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit reversed the dismissal of Dr. Cubin's Fi more PR

Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the Commerce Committee for unanimously passing thei more PR

Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the Commerce Committee for unanimously passing thei more PR

Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text Today, Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (H.R. 3633), which reflects the merged work products of the Banking and Agriculture Committees. "This is another step in my years-long journey to ensure the U.S. leads the way on digital assets," said Lummis. "The U.S. has always been at the foref more PR

Meuser Announces Over $9.5 Million in Funding for Upgrades to Hospitals Across the 9th District (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Announces Over $9.5 Million in Funding for Upgrades to Hospitals Across the 9th District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), announced more than $9.5 million in federal funding for hospital upgrades throughout Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This funding stems from $193 million the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded to Pennsylvania earlier this year from the Rural Health Transformati more PR

Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings (10)
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings * BOZEMAN, MT, July 21, 2026 -Montana State University's (MSU) Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer that will help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations. The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust will cover the cost of sim more PR

New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands * New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows broad, overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West, with majorities in every state favoring conservation over selloffs or privatization. The Western Voter Views of Public Lands Issues survey-conducted by the bipartisan research teams of FM3 Re more PR

NRC Issues Environmental Review for DISA Uranium Mine Cleanup License Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued an environmental assessment supporting a proposed license amendment for uranium mine remediation technology operations. NRC has issued a generic environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for a proposed amendment to source materials license SUA-1605 held by DISA Technologies Inc., Casper, Wyoming, concluding that the requested change would not require preparation of an environmental impact statement if site-specific conditions remain consistent with the  more PR

Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew (10)
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State turfgrass science doctoral student interns with MetLife Stadium crew * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Ava Veith doesn't understand why more athletes, when they finish playing collegiate sports on turfgrass, don't pursue careers related to taking care of the playing surface that supported their exploits. To her, it's a natural progression. The Williamsburg, Virginia, native earned her master's degree in plant pathology at Virginia Tec more PR

PennDOT: Shapiro Administration Invests in Safer, More Reliable School Transportation With More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Train New School Bus Drivers (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 21, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests in Safer, More Reliable School Transportation with More Than $1.1 Million in Grants to Train New School Bus Drivers More than $1.1 million will help 26 school transportation providers train more than 430 school bus drivers across 19 counties. This is the administration's second investment in school bus safety this year. - Today, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (Pe more PR

Possible Unintended Consequences and Record Preservation in FAR Overhaul Proposal (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of Brian B. Tung Re: FAR Case 2026-001; Docket No. FAR-2026-0001; Proposed Rule, Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary FAR Overhaul Parts 1, 2, 4, 33, 39, 40, and 53 (91 FR 37550, June 23, 2026) Dear Members of the FAR Council: I am an attorney, and I submit this comment in my personal capacity only; the views expressed are my own and are not those of an more ST

Risch, Crapo, Simpson Celebrate Idaho Nuclear Tech Hub Designation (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Crapo, Simpson Celebrate Idaho Nuclear Tech Hub Designation U.S. Senators Jim Risch and Mike Crapo and U.S. Representative Mike Simpson (all R-Idaho) celebrated the U.S. Economic Development Administration's (EDA) announcement awarding approximately $31 million to the Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, a regional initiative led by the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium (IAEC) of more than 45 organizations across Idaho and  more PR

Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility (10)
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility * ROSEBUD, S.D., July 21, 2026 -The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services. The new 8,400-square-foot behavioral health treatment facilit more PR

Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services * DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes. Beginning on Wednesday, July 22, outpatient MRI services will be available at Sanford MRI Services (formerly Community MRI Services), 1252 Washington Ave., Suite 2. "This new location expands access to specialty imaging, making it easier for patients across lakes countr more PR

Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29 (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29 * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce house, face painting, food trucks, bicycle helmet fit more PR

Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care * As the nation's largest rural nonprofit health system, Sanford Health serves communities where patients often face unique challenges, including provider shortages, longer travel distances for care and higher rates of chronic disease. Through investments in subsidized health services, uncompensated care, workforce development, medical research and community programs,  more PR

Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Westbrook Medical Center receives stroke recognition * The post-acute care initiative provides a framework for assisting facilities to improve care according to the American Heart Association's rigorous science-based requirements for stroke rehabilitation, including program management, patient and caregiver education and support, care coordination, clinical management and quality improvement. "Sanford Westbrook and more PR

SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization Statutory Awards to Expand Statewide Support Networks and Access for Women Entrepreneurs - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a national competition for $6 million in grant funding as part of a new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. Established nearly 40 years ago during the Reagan Administration, the WBC Program offer more PR

Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Col.), and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), along with other Senators. Started in 2005 by U.S. Senator Craig more PR

Senate Western Caucus Members Applaud Trump DOI Move Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West (10)
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Western Caucus Members Applaud Trump DOI Move Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West Senate Western Caucus members today applauded the Trump Department of the Interior for proposing new flexibility for western states in managing grizzly bears. The announcement, made by Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum alongside Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and U.S. Fish and Wi more PR

Senators Kim, Schiff, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online through New Age Reporting Requirements (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Kim, Schiff, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online through New Age Reporting Requirements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by requiring operating system providers to collect and share users' ages exclusively with app developers so they can block kids from access more PR

Study finds marks in fossilized dinosaur bones may not always be bite marks (10)
LOMA LINDA, California, July 21 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Study finds marks in fossilized dinosaur bones may not always be bite marks * Excavation of dinosaur fossil bones from a bonebed of the Upper Cretaceous Lance Formation near Lance Creek, Wyoming. Photo by Bethania C. T. Siveiero. Marks in fossilized dinosaur bones may have several causes ranging from pre-mortem natural causes to postmortem alterations, including bite marks, according to a new study. Researchers said the study of marks on fos more PR

Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Support Marshfield Children's during Miracle Treat Day * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Visit a Dairy Queen location Thursday, July 30, and help support Marshfield Children's Hospital. Every Blizzard sold that day supports Children's Miracle Network as part of Miracle Treat Day. These donations provide critical funding for life-saving treatments and essential services for kids in need. Your support helps ensure that every child receiv more PR

Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July * July 23, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Reed The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that growth in business activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector remained steady, while expectations for future  more PR

Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that Tenth District services activity increased moderately in July, while growth in expectations for future activity remained elevated.  "Growth in regional services  more PR

Thune, Lujan, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Thune, Lujan, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today applauded the Commerce Committee for unanimously passing their Accelerating Broadband Permits Act of 2026 (S. 4448), bipartisan legisl more PR

Tribal Wolf Advocacy Organization, Conservation Group Renew Call for Banning Wolf Hunting and Trapping to Protect Mollie's Pack (10)
HAILEY, Idaho, July 17 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * Tribal wolf advocacy organization, conservation group renew call for banning wolf hunting and trapping to protect Mollie's Pack Mollie's Pack, one of Yellowstone National Park's most well-known and fabled wolf packs, recently was recorded living outside the protective boundaries of the National Park. This development has triggered a fresh call for the states of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana to establish a Sacred Resource Protection Zone to encompa more PR

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages (10)
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derrick Cohens as the Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages in the School of Arts and Sciences. His appointment became effective on July 1, 2026, according to Dr. Grant W more PR

University of Denver: Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations (10)
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * A Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations Writer: Jordyn Reiland, jordyn.reiland@du.edu University of Denver Associate Professor Michael Kerwin shares a few of his favorite lesser-known locations to take students for on-site lessons. What better way to delve into Colorado's history than by exploring some of its many different rock formations? Whether by foot, car, bike, or rock climbing, the state is filled with Mother Nature's art.  more PR

University of Wyoming Partners in Genesis Mission Project to Improve Forecasting of Dangerous Storm Systems (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Partners in Genesis Mission Project to Improve Forecasting of Dangerous Storm Systems Planette AI, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) and the University of Wyoming have launched DL4MCS, a jointly led Genesis Mission Phase I project supported by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to improve forecasting of large clusters of potentially dangerous thunderstorms. Called mesoscale convective systems, the clusters can produce intense rainfall, hai more PR

University of Wyoming Researchers Work to Convert Liquid Medicines to Dry State for Transport, Storage (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Work to Convert Liquid Medicines to Dry State for Transport, Storage University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology Associate Professor Thomas Boothby and his team are working on a project to enable RNA-based medicines to be transported and stored at room temperature. The project is one of several at UW to receive a National Science Foundation Seed Translational Acceleration of Research (STAR) Project award, provided under the Accel more PR

University of Wyoming WORTH Institute Names 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW WORTH Institute Names 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows Six University of Wyoming faculty members have been named 2026-27 Kemmerer Faculty Fellows by the university's Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute, recognizing applied research and engagement projects that strengthen Wyoming's visitor economy. The new Fellows and their projects are: * Elizabeth Minton, an associate professor of marketing in the Colle more PR

UNT Professor named 2026 Richard Yepp Award Winner (10)
DENTON, Texas, July 22 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Professor named 2026 Richard Yepp Award Winner * DENTON (UNT), Texas -University of North Texas professor Eric Dafoe has been selected as the 2026 Richard Yepp Award winner, a national honor presented by the American Counseling Association that recognizes individuals who make selfless contributions that help counseling students, professionals or educators succeed. Dafoe, a professor in UNT's Department of Counseling and Higher Education, w more PR

USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of The Ergo Baby Car more PR

Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown 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 Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR

Western Grasshopper Suppression Program Faces Calls for Increased Prevention Public Transparency and Environmental Protections (10)
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 17, 2026 Mr. William Wesela National Policy Manager U.S. Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service Re: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppression Program Publication Date: 6/18/2026 Docket Number: APHIS-2026-0628 Document Citation 91 FR 36787 Document Number more ST

White Paper From Pine Tree Public Policy Institute: The Granite State Migration (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Granite State Migration: Why People Are Moving to New Hampshire, Who They Are, and What It Means for Our Future - A white paper from Pine Tree Public Policy Institute - June 2026 (9 pages) - Authored by Joe Sweeney * * * Executive Summary For twenty years we were told that migration would turn New Hampshire blue. That Massachusetts liberals were coming north to vote the way they voted back home. It was repeated so often that people stopped checking whether it was true. It is not true. The data say the op more ST

WVDEP's REAP Program Awards More Than $56,000 for Litter Control Grants (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 22 -- The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * WVDEP's REAP Program Awards More Than $56,000 for Litter Control Grants The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection's (WVDEP) Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP) has awarded $56,217.64 in Litter Control Matching Grants to strengthen anti-litter efforts across the state. Among the 15 recipients for FY2027 are county solid waste authorities, county commissions, and municipalities. Berkeley  more PR

Wyo. Gov. Gordon Welcomes U.S. Cabinet Leaders to Wyoming During Cheyenne Frontier Days (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 21 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Welcomes U.S. Cabinet Leaders to Wyoming During Cheyenne Frontier Days Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) will welcome several members of President Trump's Cabinet to Wyoming this week as they participate in Day of the West festivities during Cheyenne Frontier Days. Currently scheduled to join Gov. Gordon, subject to change, are Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins, Attorney General more PR

Wyoming Weed and Pest Council Urges APHIS to Retain Effective Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Control Measures (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- 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 Mr. William D. Wesela, APHIS National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager Regulatory Analysis and Development, PPD, APHIS, 5601 Sunnyside Ave., #AP706, Beltsville, MD, 20705 Dear Mr. Wesela, Please find below comments from the Wyoming Weed and Pest Council regarding the United States Department of Agriculture, Animal and Plant Health Inspecti more ST