SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Wins Federal Court Decision Over Nexstar "Brazenly" Violating Merger Order * #Nexstar owns Portland's KOIN 6 and TEGNA owns KGW 8; Oregon has sued to block them from merging A federal judge has ruled that Nexstar Media Group violated a court order requiring it to keep TEGNA Inc. operating as an independent company while a multistate lawsuit challenging Nexstar's proposed acquisition of TEGNA moves through the courts. "This ru more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not successfully challenged HUD's policy, n more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly toxic chemical known to cause serious health risks in more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financial's (OppFi) application to acquire and merge with BNC National Bank, whi more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and merge with BNC National Bank, which would grant OppFi more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Oppor more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 7 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release: * * * Bringing it home: Utes Production Studio * It's Nov. 20, 2021, and there are 11 seconds left in the first half of the Utah vs. Oregon football game. Britain Covey receives the punt and quickly outmaneuvers three defenders. He sprints to the east sideline and tiptoes the boundary with blockers clearing a perfect path to the end zone. The building starts to shake, and everyone knows exactly what is happening: touchdown! If you were there, it was a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Urges ODOJ to Approve Deal to Protect Oregonians' Access to Healthcare * Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) urged Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield to urgently approve the proposed affiliation between Salem Health and Santiam Hospital. Without action, Santiam Hospital is facing financial challenges that could disrupt care and leave tens of thousands of Oregonians without access to reliable healthcare. Salem Health proposed an affil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams." The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand, and Pervaze A. Sheikh, and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resources projects - such as multipurpose federal dams - more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Snake River Salmon and Steelhead Trout Populations Listed Under the ESA The ESA was enacted to conserve species identified as endangered or threatened and their habitats./52 Three species of anadromous fishes listed under the ESA are currently found in the Snake River: Chinook salmon (Oncorhync more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:" (Continued from Part 2 of 4) * * * Conserving and Restoring Snake River Fishes Federal, state, local, and tribal stakeholders have conducted activities to conserve and restore Snake River salmon and steelhead trout. Most federal activities aimed at restoring salmon and steelhead trout in the Columbia River Basin are implemented  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48089) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * 2020 Biological Opinion, Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision In response to the court's order and a presidential memorandum dated October 19, 2018,/217 NMFS issued a new final BiOp (2020 BiOp) for operation of the Columbia River System in July 2020./218 The 2020 BiOp determine more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 6 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Creating Pathways to Semiconductor Careers: Intel Launches SEPP * As the semiconductor industry continues to drive innovation across nearly every aspect of modern life, Intel is investing in the next generation of talent through the launch of the Semiconductor Education Pathways Program (SEPP) -a comprehensive workforce development i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred to as water reuse (for more information, see "What more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure * The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026. Faculty members and researchers approved for promotion from associate professor to professor:- 1:- more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 7 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Court blocks Trump administration's freeze on affordable wind energy EDF Statement from Phelps Turner, Senior Attorney, U.S. Clean Energy - WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. District Court in Oregon blocked the Department of Defense's freeze on onshore wind energy projects, finding that the Department's failure to conduct routine reviews of these projects violated clear statutory deadlines. The case was brought by renewable energy groups, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44692) on July 29, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: Status and Issues in Brief" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Leasing Program Status ... 1 Change to Framework for Environmental Analysis ... 3 P.L. 119-21: Lease Sales Outside the Five-Year Program ... 4 Selected Issues for Congress ... 4 Issues Related to the 2024-2029 Program ... 4 Regional Leasing more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Appoints Judge to the Clackamas County Circuit Court * Salem, OR -Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that she has appointed Kara A. Brooks to the Clackamas County Circuit Court. Ms. Brooks will fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Katherine E. Weber. Her appointment is effective immediately. Kara Brooks received her juris doctorate from the Lewis & Clark Law School in Portland. She currently serves on the Oregon Boar more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Focuses on Economic Strengths and Opportunities in Tillamook County * Salem, OR - Yesterday, Governor Tina Kotek joined local elected officials, business leaders, and economic development representatives in Tillamook to discuss opportunities to strengthen the North Coast economy and identify how the state can partner with local communities to build long-term prosperity. The visit is part of the Governor's statewide effort to engage di more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Wyden Reintroduce Legislation to Expand Pathways to Health Careers & Address Healthcare Provider Shortages * WASHINGTON -This National Health Center Week, U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, reintroduced their Pathways to Health Careers Act, legislation to create pathways to in-demand, high-quality healthcare careers and help address provider shortages more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College students finish among nation's top 20 after reimagining NASA technology * Three Houston City College (HCC) Honors College students transformed a NASA-developed technology into a proposed automotive safety system designed to reduce nighttime headlight glare, earning a spot among the nation's top 20 teams at the 2026 NASA ORBIT Challenge. The NASA ORBIT Challenge invites students from colleges and universities across the country to develop ne more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not successfu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley Statement on Russia Sanctions to Bolster Ukraine's Fight for Democracy * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley - a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee - issued the following statement after the Senate passed bipartisan legislation to crack down on Russia's ability to fund its war in Ukraine: "The United States must stand with democratic republics around the world when they are attacked by authoritar more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Correa Launch New Effort to Fix Misleading Recycling Labels * Truth in Labeling Act Aims to Restore Consumers' Confidence in Packaging Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced their new Truth in Labeling Act of 2026. The bicameral legislation would establish clear federal guidelines for labeling consumer products that are recyclable, compostable, reusable, or refillabl more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Senate Colleagues Introduce New Legislation to Close Ethics Loopholes for All Officials Representing the U.S. Abroad * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley-a senior member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee-led a group of Senate Democrats in introducing the Transparency in the Administration's Business Opportunities Overseas (TABOO) Act. The new legislation mandates strong ethics requirements for every individual repr more PR

DUNCAN, Oklahoma, Aug. 8 -- The National Rural Water Association issued the following news release: * * * Program to Protect Rural Water & Wastewater Utilities from Cyberattacks DEF CON Franklin and National Rural Water Association launch Water Watch Center to defend utilities against foreign attacks - On the heels of one of the most widespread cyberattacks by a nation-state on U.S. water systems in history, DEF CON Franklin and the National Rural Water Association (NRWA) launched the Water Watch Center (WWC) today. The WWC gives small wat more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is proud to announce the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner, which will be selected from these seven regional recipients, will be announced during CattleCon 2027 in Nashvil more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Aug. 7 -- The Northwestern University Institute for Policy Research issued the following news: * * * A New Era for Early Childhood in Illinois EC*REACH board chair Matt Stagner moderates a Q&A with Angela Green and Teresa Key Takeaways * EC*REACH marks a milestone: The research alliance's second annual conference drew nearly 300 researchers, providers and policymakers to Chicago, including keynotes from IDEC Secretary Teresa Ramos and DFSS Commissioner Angela Green. * A fragmented system, unified: IDEC now brings the more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity buyout tracker - Q2 2026 * The Private Equity Stakeholder Project tracks and publishes data on private equity-backed acquisitions of companies with 500 or more employees. Using PitchBook, press releases, and news searches, this acquisitions tracker will be updated with leveraged buyouts and add-on acquisitions each quarter. See the Airtable and interactive visualization below. Made with Flourish * Create  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administration remains committed to making life harder for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026, at a markup of bipartisan tax administration legislation: * * * Wyden Statement at Finance Committee Markup of Bipartisan Tax Administration Legislation As Prepared for Delivery The Committee meets this morning to consider legislation that reflects years of bipartisan work. It contains dozens of provisions championed by members of this committee, and I look forward to moving them across the finish l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Introduces Legislation to Stop Trump from Selling Insider Access to His Presidential Posts * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Reps. Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Kweisi Mfume (MD-07) and Del. Eleanor Holmes Norton (D.C.), introduced the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, companion legislation to a bill introduced by U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), to ban the President and Vice President from sell more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following floor remarks on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Wyden Calls on Senate to Strike Tariffs from the Russia Sanctions Bill As Prepared for Delivery Mr. President, I rise in opposition to this legislation, but make no mistake, I fully support taking tougher action against Russia. They have waged a deadly, years-long war on Ukraine, and the United States must do more to tighten the screws on Vladimir Putin's war machine. Russia's war of aggr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act 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  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol: Here are excerpts: * * * The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity Background The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Sec.254), as amended by the Telecomm more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Passes Bill to Deliver Financial Relief to Wildfire Victims * #As over 2 million acres burn across Oregon, Wyden passes legislation to deliver immediate tax relief to Oregonians who lose their homes in wildfires Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today passed legislation that would deliver immediate tax relief to Americans who lose their home from a federally declared natural disaster, including Oregonians who lose their homes in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Wyden Unveils Proposal to Ensure Data Centers Pay for Disruptions Caused to Communities White Paper Offers Ideas for Raising Revenue to Benefit American Workers Displaced by AI Disruption - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today unveiled a draft proposal to change the tax treatment of data centers as hyperscalers continue their unprecedented building of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Cortez Masto, Grassley, Crapo Introduce Legislation to Crack Down on Health Care Fraud The Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act Would Save Taxpayers an Estimated $45 Billion Dollars - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), and Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) introduced the bipartisan Health Care Fraud Prevention and Enforcement Act, which would  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Murkowski Lead Colleagues Calling on Trump Administration to Approve Fisheries Disaster Relief * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, were joined today by Senators Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., and Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska in calling on the Trump administration to release long-delayed disaster relief funds for Oregon and Alaska fisheries. "Commercial fisheries are imperative to Oregon and Alaska's coastal economy more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Wyden, Neal Introduce Legislation to Block Trump's Audit Immunity Deal While Republican Senators hem and haw over the Blanche nomination and accept handshake assurances, Wyden and Neal's legislation would be an enforceable check on the Executive Branch - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden D-Ore. and House Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal D-Mass. today  more PR