WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Comprehensive Paid Leave for Federal Employees Act, originally introduced by Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, on July 29, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This bill aims to extend paid family and medical leave to federal employees, ensuring they can take necessary time off for family or medical reasons without financial strain. The legislation addresses a significant gap in current federal employee benefits, which often do not provide sufficient leave options. By offering up to 12 administrat more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh and non-resident senior associate Franck Gbaguidi, both of the Global Food and Water Security Program: * * * Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk For years, governments and markets treated "water stress" as a manageable development and climate challenge. That framing no longer holds. The incidence of water-related violence is now reaching unprecedented levels as scarci more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Whitehouse Call For Interior Inspector General Investigation into Trump Administration's Handling of Failed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Project * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, sent a letter requesting that the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Heinrich, Whitehouse Call For Interior Inspector General Investigation into Trump Administration's Handling of Failed Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Project DOJ filing reveals Interior withheld information showing Reflecting Pool failures predated Olympian David Hearn's arrest - Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Ranking Member Heinrich and Energy Secretary Granholm Interview with Heatmap News on Energy Costs, Permitting Reform, and AI Data Centers During an interview with Heatmap News' Robinson Meyer, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, was joined by former U.S. Department of Energy Sec more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Increasing Mental Health Options Act, originally introduced by Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The bill aims to expand access to psychological and behavioral health services by modifying eligibility criteria and reducing bureaucratic oversight. This legislation addresses the pressing mental health crisis faced by many Americans, particularly those in rural and underserved areas. By amending the Social Security Act, the bill incentivizes cli more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Right to IVF Act, originally introduced by Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, on July 23, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to protect and expand access to assisted reproductive technology (ART) across the United States, ensuring individuals have the autonomy to make reproductive health choices without facing unnecessary state restrictions. The proposed act establishes comprehensive guidelines to safeguard a person's right to receive ART, including popular procedures l more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * South Valley Academy Educators Join Teamsters * Press Contact: Jerry Thorn Phone: (505) 344-1925 ext.13 Email: jthorn0305@teamsters492.org (ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.) - Teachers at South Valley Academy in Albuquerque have voted to join Teamsters Local 492, making history as the first charter school workforce to organize with the Teamsters in New Mexico. "This is a historic day not only for Local 492, but for charter school  more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 4 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * Three UNM pre-law students selected to participate in 2026 National Model Constitutional Convention * Three University of New Mexico pre-law students were invited to participate in the Model Constitutional Convention at Washington University in St. Louis in May. Tatiana James, Nathan Sweeten and Valeska Kubiak were invited to participate in the event, which explores the process of amending the United States Constitution. James graduated from U more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Va., Aug. 5 -- The following federal patents were awarded to inventors in Washington. *** Survey-Based Variable User Interface and Patient Engagement Features for Mobile Communication Device Included in Wearable Medical Device System ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 4 -- WEST AFFUM HOLDINGS DAC, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12697064 B2, initially filed July 12, 2024) developed by three inventors Brian D. Webster, Mercer Island, Washington; Catherine Smith, Wellesley, Massachusetts; and Amy E. Blatt, Walnut Creek, more ST