NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * 'Produce Power' fuels Next Generation Arkansas with fresh fruit, veggies as part of Summer Cereal Drive * Entergy Arkansas is a longtime sponsor of the Arkansas Foodbank, contributing thousands in grants dollars and employee contributions, and hundreds of volunteer hours, over the years. The Arkansas Foodbank network spans 400 local pantries across 33 counties in central and southern Arkansas and serves 280,000 people each year. It is o more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * 200+ Maine nurses, community members, and elected officials rallied outside Maine Medical Center to demand ICE release colleague Debora Kapisha, RN * Hundreds of union registered nurses, community allies, and elected officials rallied in Portland, Maine today to demand the release of Debora Kapisha, RN, a nurse at Maine Medical Center (MMC) who is currently detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). They scored a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States Honorable Robert Cekada Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explos more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Atmos Energy Corporation | 5430 LBJ Freeway | 1800 Three Lincoln Centre | Dallas, TX 75240 | 972-855-3756 Office | 972-855-3080 Fax August 3, 2026 Secretary Chris Wright U.S. Department of Energy 1000 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20585 Re: Comments of Atmos Energy Corporation, Docket No. EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034, Request for Information, Updating and Improv more ST

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 6 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation Arrests Houston Man for Stealing More Than $43,000 in Louisiana State Employees' Retirement Benefits * Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) agents arrested a Houston man on felony charges after an investigation revealed he fraudulently received more than $43,000 in Louisiana State Employees' Retirement System (LASERS) benefits. The suspec more PR

BOSSIER CITY, Louisiana, Aug. 6 -- Bossier Parish Community College posted the following news: * * * BPCC's Jailyn Guillory Selected as 2026-2027 SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary State President * Bossier Parish Community College student Jailyn Guillory has been selected to serve as the 2026-2027 SkillsUSA Louisiana Postsecondary State President, a distinguished leadership appointment recognizing her commitment to professional development, service and career and technical education. As Postsecondary State President, Guillory will represen more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 6 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Budweiser Unveils Beechwood Reserve, a Brew Aged with MLB-Authenticated Beechwood Baseball Bats to Celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams Game * The Official American Beer Sponsor of Major League Baseball and #1 American Classic Lager1 honors the traditions of America's favorite pastime with a one-of-a-kind brew aged with Marucci beechwood bats Key Facts: * To celebrate the 2026 MLB at Field of Dreams  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy Calls Congress's Bluff on Social Security U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), today sought unanimous consent on the U.S. Senate floor to establish a process for Congress to consider solutions to prevent a 22-28% cut to Social Security benefits for 75 million Americans in six short years. U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (OR-D) objected, preventing the U.S. Senate from even beginning consideration of the resolution. Cassidy then countered the obje more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on Aug. 6, 2026, by Joanna LeFebvre, policy analyst on the State Fiscal Policy Team: * * * To Public Schools' Detriment, Some States Continue to Increase Spending on Private School Vouchers Every child should have access to a quality public education that prepares them for long-term opportunity and success. Yet lawmakers in many states continue jeopardizing that promise by increasing funding for private school voucher programs, often undermining  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CLECO August 4, 2026 Michelle Lloyd Office of Resource Conservation and Recovery Water Identification Notice and Generators Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Cleco Power LLC 2030 Donahue Ferry Rd P. 0. Box 5000 Pineville, LA 71361-5000 318 484-7718 RE: CLECO COMMENTS ON EPA'S PROPOSED APPROVAL  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON EPA'S PROPOSED APPROVAL OF LOUISIANA'S STATE COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS PERMIT PROGRAM EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324 I. INTRODUCTION On June 5, 2026, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA" or the "Agency") published a notice proposing to approve the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality's ("LDEQ") application for appr more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49046) on July 27, 2026, entitled "Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations - Funding History and Agency Descriptions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Department of Energy The E&W regular appropriations acts typically have funded nearly all DOE programs./20 Major DOE activities are authorized under multiple energy statutes and include the following: * research and development (R&D) on renewable energy, energy ef more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy New Orleans' Patrick Morel honored nationally for commitment to customers and community * Entergy New Orleans is proud to congratulate Senior Lineworker Patrick Morel for receiving national recognition during the Edison Electric Institute's National Lineworker Appreciation Day celebration in Washington, D.C. The honor celebrates Morel's unwavering commitment to safely delivering reliable electric service and reflects the dedicati more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * EDF expert testimony finds Entergy has failed to justify its proposed $4.1 billion investment in two new Louisiana gas plants Entergy's pause on costly Texas power plant underscores why regulators should require a full comparison of alternatives before approval * What's new: EDF expert testimony finds Entergy has not demonstrated that its proposed $4.1 billion investment in two new gas plants is the lowest-cost, lowest-risk way to mee more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Trump administration's latest wasteful buyout shrinks California offshore wind industry to just two leases EDF Statement from Katelyn Roedner Sutter, California Senior Director - SACRAMENTO - The Trump administration announced it is paying yet another energy company $1.2 billion in taxpayer dollars to abandon its offshore wind projects off the coasts of California, New York and Louisiana. Thus far, the administration has bought out three of the fi more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 5 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia * CHARLESTON, WV -Today, Attorney General JB McCuskey announced a major win for gun owners in West Virginia. A federal judge has ruled in favor of West Virginia and 14 other states in a lawsuit challenging the National Firearms Act (NFA). The decision deems the NFA's burdensome registration regulations of short-barre more PR

HOUMA, Louisiana, Aug. 5 -- Fletcher Technical Community College posted the following news: * * * Fletcher Technical Community College Celebrates Largest Associate of Science in Nursing Graduating Class in College History * Schriever, LA \- Fletcher Technical Community College celebrated a historic milestone this summer as 52 students completed the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program, making the Summer 2026 cohort the largest Associate of Science in Nursing graduating class in the college's history. The milestone includes graduat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Food for Peace Ship Loaded with Rice in Louisiana * NEW ORLEANS, LA - Yesterday, a broad cross-section of farm, labor, maritime, and government officials met at the Port of New Orleans to celebrate the latest U.S. donation of rice and wheat through the Food for Peace Program. For more than 72 years, the Food for Peace program has delivered American-grown commodities like rice, wheat, and sorghum to people facing hunger across the gl more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Carr Leads 15-State Coalition Urging Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies Attorney General Chris Carr is leading a 15-state coalition in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act (S. 3798/H.R. 1631), critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide. Currently, federal law provides strong penalties for robberies involving banks and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 SUBMITTED VIA FEDERAL E-RULEMAKING PORTAL: https://www.regulations.gov ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Services Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives 99 New York Ave. NE Washington, DC 20226 ATTN: RIN 1140-AA85; Docket No. ATF-2026-0008; ATF No. 2025R-25P INTRODUC more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Speaker Johnson Visits Manufacturing Facility to Discuss Historic Success of the Working Families Tax Cuts * Yesterday, Speaker Johnson joined Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent and Rep. Juan Ciscomani at the PepsiCo-Frito Lay manufacturing facility in Casa Grande, Arizona to discuss how the Working Families Tax Cuts have benefitted American workers and manufacturers. Speaker Johnson toured the manufacturing facility, participated in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 3, 2026 Filed online via regulations.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center (www.regulations.gov) Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324 Comments on EPA Proposed Approval of Louisiana's State Coal Combustion Residual Permit Program 91 Fed. Reg. 34189 (June 5, 2026) Dear Sir or Madam: The Lou more ST

OXFORD, Mississippi, Aug. 6 -- The University of Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Law School Levels Playing Field for First-Year Students, Wins Award * OXFORD, Miss. - The University of Mississippi School of Law has earned national recognition from the American Bar Association for its commitment to first-year student success and professionalism. The ABA awarded its 2026 E. Smythe Gambrell Professionalism Award to the school's Professional Identity Formation and Expanded Orientation program. The association formally presented th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 3, 2026 U.S. Department of Energy Building Technologies Office 1000 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20585-0121 Dear Assistant Secretary Robertson: The National Association of State Energy Officials (NASEO) represents the governor-designated state energy directors and their offices from the 50 states, territories, and District of Columbia. State  more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS AND ITVS ANNOUNCE SEASON 2 OF ACCLAIMED DOCUSERIES 'RITUAL' ON PBS DOCUMENTARIES * Grammy-Nominated Musician Tarriona "Tank" Ball Returns to Host PBS Series Exploring Identity, Heritage and Community in the American South ARLINGTON, VA; Thursday, August 6, 2026 - PBS Digital Studios and ITVS, the award-winning co-producer of independent documentary films, announced today that the highly anticipated second season of RITUAL will premiere Thu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Response to DOE Request for Information Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes Docket No. EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034 Submitted by: Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations August 3, 2026 The undersigned Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REEOs) appreciate the opportunity to respond to the U more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Republican Attorneys General Escalate Accountability Push Over COVID-19 Origins and Pandemic Shutdowns Florida launches new investigations into Dr. Anthony Fauci, and a growing multistate coalition demands answers on the pandemic response that upended American life and cost taxpayers trillions of dollars - Multiple Republican state attorneys general are intensifying their push for accountability over the origins of COVID-19 a more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Strengthen Federal Penalties for ATM Robberies South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that he is joining 14 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to pass the Safe Access to Cash Act, which the coalition calls critical legislation that would help to prosecute the organized crime rings that are robbing ATMs nationwide. Currently, federal law provides more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Poverty Law Center posted the following news: * * * SPLC Launches 'We Decide: Alabama' to Boost Voter Turnout Ahead of High-Stakes Midterms * At a press conference earlier today commemorating 61 years since the Voting Rights Act was signed into law, the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) launched "We Decide: Alabama," a civic engagement campaign aimed at registering and mobilizing voters in Alabama ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.  The effort comes on the heels of multi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Education] -- The United Negro College Fund issued the following news release: * * * Trailblazing HBCU Institutions, Leaders and Advocates Recognized by UNCF at Annual Awards Ceremony During UNITE 2026 Eleven honorees recognized for institutional excellence, faculty leadership, innovation, advocacy and community impact at the nation's largest gathering of HBCU leaders - UNCF's Institute for Capacity Building (ICB) recognized 11 outstanding organizations and individuals for their contributions to the HBCU commu more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB's Dr. Pamela Moore Receives 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award * Dr. Pamela D. Moore, associate dean for global engagement and head of the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has received the 2026 NAFSA Arkansas State Award in recognition of her contributions to international education in Arkansas. The award was presented during the Arkansas NAFSA State Meeting at th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Via Electronic Submission at Regulations.gov EPA-HQ-OLEM-2025-3324 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Land and Emergency Management Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Comments on EPA's Proposed Louisiana: Approval of State Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program, 91 Fed. R more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen Secures Committee Passage of Bill to Rename Post Office in Olney After Beloved Employee, Edward Ramsey * Today, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-Md.) to name the U.S. Post Office located at 3570 Olney Laytonsville Road in Olney, Maryland, after Sergeant Edward Lawrence Ramsey unanimously passed the Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee. Ed Ramsey was an Army ve more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 5, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Docket ID No. FAA-2026-4558 Docket Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, S.E., Room W58-213 Washington, D.C. 20590-0001 Michelle Ferritto, Office of Rulemaking, Federal Aviation Administration, 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 RE: Comments of Venture Global LNG, Inc. on Proposed Rule more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Association of Wheat Growers posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Wheat Groups Celebrate Food for Peace Shipments at the Port of New Orleans This morning, the National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW) joined organizations representing wheat, rice and sorghum growers as well as the U.S. milling and maritime industry, the World Food World Food Programme (WFP) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) officials in celebrating the la more PR