WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- Ascentec Engineering LLC, Tualatin, Oregon, has notified the U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board of proposed production activity at its facilities in Tualatin and Dallas, Oregon, within Foreign-Trade Zone 45. The proposal covers the production of specialized precision parts, assemblies and production kits used in semiconductor manufacturing equipment. Imported materials include aluminum alloy products, stainless steel and titanium pins, brackets, bushings, screws, rods, plastic components and ca more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department of Motor Vehicles' (DMV) disclosure of drivers' p more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent with their gender identity. In the brief, Attorney G more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management proposes to reinstate terminated competitive oil and gas lease WYW179793 in Converse County, Wyoming, after determining the lessee met all filing requirements under the Mineral Leasing Act. The proposal would reinstate the lease effective July 1, 2019, with a two-year extension, annual rental of $20 per acre, a 16.67% royalty rate and an added stipulation to protect the Bozeman and Oregon historic trails. The lessee also paid the required administrativ more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom calls on Californians to fight back against Trump's reckless offshore drilling agenda Trump administration wants public input on offshore oil drilling and pipelines; give them an earful What you need to know: California submitted formal comments opposing the Trump administration's review of California's Coastal Management Program -- making clear the state will not stand for attempts to force its corrupt more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Wyden Reaffirm Commitment to Extending Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) today reaffirmed their bipartisan commitment to extending the Advanced Manufacturing Investment Credit (CHIPS ITC), citing the tax credit's role in strengthening domestic semiconductor manufacturing, creating jobs and advancing U.S. national security. "The Advanced Manu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following information collection: * * * The Department of Commerce, in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), invites the general public and other Federal agencies to comment on proposed, and continuing information collections, which helps us assess the impact of our information collection requirements and minimize the public's reporting burden. The purpose of this notice is to allow for 60 days of pub more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Announces $10 Million Regional Infrastructure Fund for Oregon's Small Communities * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that the application portal has opened for the state's Regional Infrastructure Fund (RIF), following a $10 million investment from the 2026 legislative session that will help Oregon's small communities and tribes plan for and build needed infrastructure projects. "Infrastructure is where economic develo more PR

ENCINO, California, Aug. 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Six-Property Self-Storage Portfolio in Oregon PORTLAND, Ore. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a six-property, 537,962-square-foot, 3,545-unit Secure Storage self-storage portfolio in Ashland, Bend, Prineville, Redmond, Hood River, and Hillsboro, Oregon. "Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski and Colleagues Work to Modernize Fisheries Science * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) introduced legislation that would help the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) better assess and protect our fisheries. The Fisheries Science Modernization Act would incorporate environmental DNA (eDNA) and other biomolecular tools into NOAA's fisheries science programs more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Merkley Seek Information on Executive Order Targeting Smithsonian * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Chair of the Senate Interior Appropriations Subcommittee, and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Interior Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum requesting additional information on the Department of the Interior's (DOI) planned implementation of Executive Order 14416, "Restoring  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and merge with BNC National Bank, which would gran more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Can Habitat Restoration Help Salmon Recover? Prairie Creek Offers Clues Researchers tracked salmon before, during, and after restoration to understand how restored channel and floodplain habitat influences growth, survival, and recovery of threatened coho salmon. This story is part 2 of a 2-part series. Read part 1 (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/restoring-californias-prairie-creek-supports-sal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoring California's Prairie Creek Supports Salmon Recovery and Local Community NOAA Fisheries and partners rebuilt floodplain habitat in the heart of redwood country, benefiting salmon, restoring tribal stewardship, and creating new opportunities for recreation and jobs. This story is part 1 of a 2-part series. Read part 2 (https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/can-habitat-restoration-help-salmon-r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofits Move for Court Stay of New USDA Rules Preventing Crucial Work To Support Farms and Hunger Relief * Today, Public Citizen Litigation Group, FarmSTAND and Earthjustice filed a request on behalf of five nonprofit organizations for preliminary relief in their new case in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, asking the court to stay new and unlawful terms and conditions the U.S. Department of Agriculture is im more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 7 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Nonprofits Move for Court Stay of New USDA Rules Preventing Crucial Work To Support Farms and Hunger Relief Plaintiffs and other grantees cannot effectively do that work while subject to the unlawful terms and conditions, we are asking the Court to put these rules on hold while the case continues - Washington, D.C. -- Today, Public Citizen Litigation Group, FarmSTAND, and Earthjustice filed a request on behalf of five nonprofit organi more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU Foundation welcomes nine new trustees to board of trustees * The OHSU Foundation is excited to announce the appointment of nine new trustees to its board, effective July 1, 2026. The appointments come as the foundation celebrates a remarkable year of philanthropy, surpassing its $135 million annual fundraising goal from nearly 20,000 separate donations, in addition to receiving a transformational $2 billion pledge from Phil and Penny Knigh more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Introduces Legislation to Combat Wildfires and Improve Readiness * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Rep. George Whitesides (CA-27) joined Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Rep. Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02), and Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Ranking Member Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Julia M. Phillips, science policy advocate and former member of the National Science Board, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition": * * * Chair Budd, Ranking Member Baldwin, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony for this hearing titled, "Measuring What Matters: Scie more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following remarks on Aug. 5, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency": * * * Wyden Warns Social Security Commission is Fast Track for Gutting Benefits As Prepared for Delivery Today the Finance Committee is gathered to discuss the future of Social Security. The Trust Fund will be depleted before the end of the next presidential administration. Today Republican members of this p more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, with 12 co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Acting Inspector General Heather M. Hill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 Heather M. Hill Acting Inspector General Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) 901 D Street, SW, Suite 600 Washington, DC 20024 Dear Acting Inspector General Hill: We write to request an investigation into alarming reports about White House officials potent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "The President's 2026 Trade Policy Agenda": * * * Donald Trump's trade agenda is dominated by big promises. First, he promised lower costs. Second, he promised to be tough on China. Third, he promised to open up new markets for American farmers and small businesses. Those promises haven't panned out. About a year and a half into Trump's second term, farmers are on the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 - Frank Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW Washington, DC 20224 - Dear Secretary Bessent and Mr. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act * Washington, D.C.-Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1. The TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Ranking  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Top Democrats on the House Agriculture and Natural Resources Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve. Today, House Agricul more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act * Today, Assistant Democratic Leader and Federal Lands Subcommittee Ranking Member Joe Neguse (CO-02), Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Forestry and Horticulture Subcommittee Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Congressman George Wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires-protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (CA-02), Assistan more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act * A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires-protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve. Washington, D.C. -Today, Colorado Congressman and Federal Lands Subcommittee Ranking more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Top Democrats on the House Natural Resources and Agriculture Committees Introduce the Wildfire Response and Readiness Act A comprehensive legislative package comprising 25 bills that together outline a plan to respond to wildfires--protecting our lands, readying our communities, and giving federal firefighters the support they need and the benefits they deserve. - Today, N more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Seeks Passage of Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Wildfire Victims * #As over 2 million acres burn across Oregon, Republican senator blocks Wyden legislation to deliver immediate tax relief to Oregonians who lose their homes in wildfires Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sought passage today on the Senate floor of his bill that would deliver immediate tax relief to every American who loses their home from a natural disaster, i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Support Coast Guard Installations and Allow Cost-Saving Community Partnerships * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said today he has joined Senate colleagues to introduce legislation that would allow the U.S. Coast Guard to collaborate with state and local governments through intergovernmental support agreements. "Oregon's Coast Guard works tirelessly every day to keep our coastal communities and fishe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans New EPA rule would roll back federal protections for clean drinking water - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight said today they have joined colleagues to demand the Trump ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Demand Trump Administration Drop Effort to Weaken Health Protections for Millions of Americans New EPA rule would roll back federal protections for clean drinking water - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Subcommittee on Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight said today they have joined colleagues to demand the Trump admini more PR