JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce c more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-runnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * New Mexico: The Great American Comeback The Economy: Federal Tax Relief Goes Further in New Mexico New Mexico's economy has never been bigger--and Washington just delivered the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025. Because New Mexico's incomes and tax bills run below the national average, the new relief stretches  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Proposed Rule, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs," RIN 0596-AD74, Document No more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on CMS-2454-IFC: Clarifying "Household" for the SNAP Exclusion from the Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Comment on Interim Final Rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals File Code CMS-2454-IFC Kevin Corinth, Senior Fellow, Da more ST

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also kn more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 4 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Archaeologist Nathan May Reveals the Grueling Reality of 19th-Century Military Campaigns at State Archives Speaker Series The Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series invites the public to step into the boots of 19th-century soldiers with its upcoming presentation, "Campaigns in the American West." Featuring archaeologist and cultural resource specialist Nathan May, the event will take place on Thursday, Aug. 13 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit testimony regarding H.R more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with San more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products. The letter is in response to Congress closing a l more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to n more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address i more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan letter with 34 other Attorneys General urging Cong more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and man more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that Sandoz worked with competitors for years to illeg more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, red more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects * Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rewrite how the agency handles the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Since it was signed into law in 1970, NEPA required that before the federal  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to address intoxicating hemp-derived products. In a l more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to res more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, susp more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Named Tucson's #1 Hospital * TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 6, 2026) - For the fourth consecutive year, Banner - University Medical Center Tucson has been recognized as Tucson's #1 hospital by U.S. News & World Report in its 2026-2027 Best Hospitals rankings. The annual rankings recognize hospitals that deliver exceptional outcomes across specialties, procedures and patient care. Banner - University Med more PR

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Casper, WY * Author Craig Johnson to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Friday, August 7th, 2026 Casper, WY - August 3rd, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Casper, WY bookstore on Friday, August 7th. This marks the second Barnes & Noble to open in Wyom more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls on Senate Democrats to Avoid Another Painful Shutdown * "Senator Schumer has said he wants to avoid a shutdown. It's time to prove it. The question is: Do Democrats in this body have the courage to stand up to the extremists who have taken over their party?" WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today urged Senate Democrats to vote to keep the government open instead of causing another painful shutdown. Cli more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party * "That's the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how radical extremists now control the Democrat Party. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks. Sen. Barrasso's r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Statement on Ann Simpson * CASPER, WY -Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) released the following statement on the passing of Ann Simpson. "Ann Simpson devoted her life to her family and serving the people of Wyoming. For seven decades, Wyoming was fortunate to listen and learn from Ann and Al. They made a legendary team, always working together to make Wyoming and Washington a better place. Ann was also a champion for Wyoming's a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans are the Party of Results. Democrats are the Party of Radicals. * "Under the extreme Democrat manifesto, the American people would be forced to pay more, earn less, and be less safe and secure." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today contrasted the Republican agenda of safety and prosperity to the radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary Democrat manifesto. Sen. Barrasso's remarks as delivered: "I more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It's Time for the Senate to Confirm Him * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke in support of the confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to be the Attorney General of the United States. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks. Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared: "Senate Republicans are confirming individuals who will kee 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

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Wyoming Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wyoming were 19,197, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 17,023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the differ more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Casper May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Workers in the Casper, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.93 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included management ($56.48), arch more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cheyenne May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026 * * * Workers in the Cheyenne, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.33 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occupational groups included healthcare practition more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. OFFICE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Bob Jordan, Chairman 500 S. Gillette Avenue, Suite 1100 Gillette, Wyoming 82716 Jim Ford (307) 682-7283 Kelley McCreery (307) 687-6325 FAX Sandra Beeman Scott Clem www.campbellcountywy.gov Executive Director of Administration Jerry Means July 13, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Was more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for a bill (H.R. 1693) that would redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center": * * * H.R. 1693 would redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." The bill also would require federal agencies to update documents and maps to reflect the name cha more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * CDHL announces $17 million expansion & modernization project * Project is a joint venture between Sanford Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health BISMARCK, N.D. - Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and support th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council will offer insights into emerging economic trends  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comments of the Transportation Departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming to the Federal Transit Administration Docket No. FTA-2024-0012 Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Bus Testing: Updates to Bus Testing Programs July 31, 2026 The transportation departments of Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming ("we" or "our") respectfu more ST

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. 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

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * D.C. Circuit Challenge to EPA's Small Refinery Exemption Decisions Could Reshape Renewable Fuel Standard Waiver Policy * The Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) small refinery exemption (SRE) program is once again at the center of high-stakes litigation. Competing legal challenges pending before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit could significantly influence how the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) evaluates future  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending date more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be moved from one time zone to another: by regulation o more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Dickinson welcomes two providers * DICKINSON, N.D. -Sanford Health in Dickinson has expanded its internal medicine team with one new provider and another familiar face The two providers offer internal medicine services to adults at the Sanford West Dickinson Clinic, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions. Ann Coates, PA-C, provides comprehensive health evaluations, chronic dise more PR

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 2 of 3) * * * Advanced Research Projects Agency - Energy (ARPA-E) ARPA-E is a DOE office authorized by the America COMPETES Act (P.L. 110-69) to support transformational technological advances in energy technology research "in areas where industry by itself is not likely to inve more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Experienced Tax Partner Megan Jones Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group in Century City * LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) - Tax attorney Megan Jones has joined Holland & Knight's Century City office as a partner in the Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group. Ms. Jones helps individuals, family offices and businesses navigate complex tax issues successfully. She was previously a  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including navigational facility upgrades, obstacle assessme more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Family nurse practitioner brings whole-person approach to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins * FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Aug. 6, 2026) - Last month, Banner Medical Group welcomed Maelene Schuhmacher-Omar, FNP, a family nurse practitioner, to Banner Health Clinic in Fort Collins. Schuhmacher-Omar treats patients of all ages, with a focus on preventive health and chronic disease management. She brings a whole-person perspective shaped by he 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte. Here are excerpts: * * * Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more information, see CRS Insight IN12031, Federal Reserv more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Fossils from Wyoming's Smiley Draw deepen understanding of early primate evolution * LAWRENCE -A new study from the University of Kansas complicates the picture of primates living in North America some 55 million years ago during the Eocene, a warm period that allowed mammals to diversify quickly. The research, published in the Journal of Human Evolution, introduces a new species of ancient primate and challenges long-held assumptions about the sequence o more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger hospitals recognized as nation's best Four Geisinger hospitals have been recognized for high performance in the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Hospital rankings, with two hospitals ranking among the top in the state. Of the 4,400 hospitals evaluated, 43% received any kind of award and only 16% earned a numerical ranking in a state, metro area or medical specialty. "This recognition is a testament to the dedication of our physicians more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Appoints Jeremy Kisling to Wyoming's Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has appointed Jeremy Kent Kisling to be a Circuit Court Judge for the Fourth Judicial District serving Johnson and Sheridan counties. Mr. Kisling's appointment fills the vacancy left by the retirement of Sheryl Smith Bunting, who resigned effective September 16, 2026. Mr. Kisling graduated from the University more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Awards More Than $2.1 Million to Support Child Advocacy Centers Across West Virginia * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $2,128,850.88 in Child Advocacy Center (CAC) Grant funding to support 22 projects serving children and families across West Virginia. The grants will strengthen the state's multidisciplinary response to child abuse and neglect by supporting advocacy, forensic interview 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. GUN OWNERS OF AMERICA THE ONLY NO-COMPROMISE GUN LOBBY IN WASHINGTON RE: Removing CLEO Notification Under the National Firearms Act ADDRESSED TO Office of Regulatory Affairs Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives U.S. Department of Justice Washington, DC 20226 SUBMITTED BY Gun Owners of America Gun Owners Foundation DATE OF SUBMISSION Ju 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. 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. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting * OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year. Moore Elected National Governors Association Chair, Launches "Service United" Campai more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-747) on the Campaign Finance Transparency Act (H.R. 8720). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 13, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 8720, the Campaign Finance Transparency Act, introduced by Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) amends the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 (FECA) to prohibit political committees from processing an online contribution if the contributor does not provide the card verificat more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted, GOP colleagues lead effort to reject radical California vehicle standards "Ohioans shouldn't be forced to follow California's lead when it comes to policies that make everyday life more expensive and less convenient." - Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) and Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) in introducing multiple Congressional Review Act resolutions to overturn regulations that limits consumer choice and i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize America's Nuclear Fuel Supply * Read in Gila Herald: Sens. Kelly and Lummis Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Modernize Domestic Nuclear Fuel Supply MORE American Fuel Act modernizes the federal approval process to safely expand domestic uranium enrichment while preserving environmental review and public safeguards Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) introduced the Modernizing O more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 29, 2026 Electronic Filing Submitted Via Regulations.gov U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center Office of Land and Emergency Management Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2019-0361 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 RE: COMMENTS OF THE LARGE PUBLIC POWER COUNCIL ON ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL PERMIT PROGRAM FOR REGULATING C more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Latest cancer technology now available at Sanford Watertown * Aug. 3, 2026 WATERTOWN, S.D. -Cancer patients in the Watertown region now have access to faster treatment times and advanced precision thanks to new technology available at the Sanford Watertown Cancer Center. Oncologists at the Sanford Watertown Cancer Center are now using advanced radiation technology to treat patients. The new linear accelerator (LINAC) deliv more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 7 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty in Action Weekly: The AI Future is Now * Millions of Americans are already benefiting from artificial intelligence in countless ways at work and at home. Unfortunately the public debate overwhelmingly focuses on the transformative technology's costs. A new Goldwater Institute report seeks to restore balance and urges policymakers to not only recognize AI's promise, but to take steps to harness its value while managing its costs more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least 24 Native American individuals and six lots of associated funerary objects more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Lummis, GOP Colleagues Lead Charge Against California Air Resources Board to Protect Consumer Choice U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Eric Schmitt (R-MO), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), and Jon Husted (R-OH) today introduced four joint resolutions under the Congressional Review Act (CRA), each disapproving a separate Environmental Protection Agency waiver that has allowed the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to impose its regulat more PR

GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Mavericks For Life: Baseball * #A look at the people whose connection to CMU extends far beyond their time as student-athletes. The baseball program at CMU has been dominant over the last few decades, winning the RMAC tournament each year since 2012 and 20 times since 2000. Producing over 55 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft picks, the Mavericks have shown dominance at both regional and national levels. Multiple coaches have prominent and storied  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allega more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the reforms Congress enacted more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Law leads nation in Rural Summer Legal Corps participation * Five Michigan State University College of Law students are spending their summer serving clients in some of the nation's most underserved communities through the 2026 Equal Justice Works Rural Summer Legal Corps program. MSU Law has the highest participation of any law school in the country. This year, the prestigious program selected 50 fellows from 40 law schools to work on issues  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or weaken the new framework governing hemp-derived p more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running conspiracies to inflate prices, reduce competition, and more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz)  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 Edward Strocko U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387, Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Dear Mr. Strocko: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) appreciates the opportunity to respon more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Announces New Executive Committee, Commemorates the Power of Service to Close Summer Meeting * Gov. Wes Moore becomes NGA Chair as Govs. Kelly, Walz, Stitt and Gordon reflect on public service OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) today announced its new executive committee leadership for 2026-2027 during the final day of the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore w more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably restrain trade involving numerous generic prescript more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49048) on July 30, 2026, entitled "Presidential Authority Under the Antiquities Act" by legislative attorney Cassandra J. Barnum: * * * SUMMARY The Antiquities Act of 1906, codified at 54 U.S.C. Sec.Sec. 320301-320303, empowers the President to create national monuments by "public proclamation." The act provides that monuments may consist of "historic landmarks, historic and prehistoric structures, and other objects of historic or scientific  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Rare Broad-Winged Hawk Released at UW After Discovery on Campus in June At the edge of the University of Wyoming's Prexy's Pasture Thursday, July 30, people gathered around a rare sight in Wyoming for this time of year -- a broad-winged hawk. The uncommon bird of prey was found on campus in June with a fractured beak and a significant parasite load. A month later, the young hawk, healed and ready to resume its journey, flew from UW's lawn to the trees bet more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Rare Stellar Explosion Gives Astronomers a Front-Row Seat to a Massive Star's Death * A rare stellar explosion has allowed astronomers to follow the death of a massive star from start to finish, yielding one of the most complete datasets ever collected for such an event. The explosion is only the second case in more than 20 years in which researchers have been able to track a massive star's demise with such clarity, offering new insights into the more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 27 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * Record-breaking 126 Emergency Departments Earn ENA Lantern Awards First-ever six-time winner among honorees recognized for excellence By Mike Tish Recognizing emergency departments for their exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice, the Emergency Nurses Association announced a record-breaking 126 emergency departments earned the 2026 Lantern Award. "The Lantern recognizes something incredibly special. It isn't an award for an indiv more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate pr more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees, the coalition thanked Congress for closi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Sacramento Metro Chamber issued the following news release: * * * Sacramento Metro Chamber Announces Impressive Guest Speaker Line-Up and Availability of Season Tickets for the 2026 -27 Sacramento Speakers Series Speakers Series Guests Can Look Forward to Compelling Insight and Storytelling on Topics that Include Politics, Religion & Thought Leadership SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an impressive speaker line-up for the 2026- more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new providers * The couple graduated from University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, Maine. Dr. Bourgon completed residency in general surgery from Wright State University at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. He is board certified in general surgery and served in the United States Air Force Base for nine years. Dr. Enman-Bourgon completed her residency in  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bismarck's Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic * BISMARCK, N.D. - To help meet the needs of recovery for stroke patients, Sanford Bismarck offers its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, a specialized program designed to support long-term recovery through a multidisciplinary, patient-centered approach. The next Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is scheduled for Aug. 13, 2026. The clinic brings together a tea more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo nationally recognized for stroke care * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Fargo has received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines(r) - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to ensuring people experiencing stroke receive timely, appropriate treatment based on nationally recognized, research-based guidelines, ultimately helping to save lives and reduce disability. Stroke is the No. more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions * John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly, who also serves as vice president of operations f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Schmitt Leads Effort to Repeal California's Vehicle Emission Standards Limiting Consumer Choice, Raising Costs for American Families * Joins Colleagues in Introducing Additional CRAs to Overturn California's Burdensome Regulations U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to repeal the Environmental Protection Agency's(EPA) 2009 waiver allowing California to establish its own motor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Schiff, Whitehouse Introduce Measure to Strike Down Trump's Gutting of Endangered Species Act * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) are pushing back against the new final rule from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) that deletes the definition of "harm" in the rules implementing the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Specialized auto programs meet member needs * For credit unions, "people helping people" means going above and beyond to find affordable products and services for members who need it. Nationwide, credit unions offer specialized auto loan programs that help members who would not qualify under traditional underwriting secure reliable transportation. As covered in America's Credit Unions Blog, programs can go by many names but share a more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Study finds severe snow drought more frequent in western U.S. due to climate change * BOZEMAN - A team including a Montana State University snow scientist has published research showing that a severe snow drought, like the one that affected the western U.S. in 2026, would occur four times less frequently during the preindustrial period than in the current era of climate change. The findings were published July 20 by the journal Proceedings of the National more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate and manipulate generic drug prices, reduce compet more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road * On a chilly March morning beneath red canyon walls, the UNLV Honors College students in the Western Water Policy course rolled up their pant legs and stepped into the subject they had studied all semester: the Colorado River. The stop at Lees Ferry was meant to be brief, a chance to see a noteworthy bend of the river. Instead, the whole class was soon ankle- more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate in Wyoming * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Harriet Hageman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "The U.S. Chamber is proud t more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Contributes to New Study on North America Bison History Genetic material from bison bones collected at Wyoming archaeological sites -- and housed at the University of Wyoming -- played a key role in a sweeping new study about the history of the iconic species in North America. The study -- which involved researchers from more than 30 institutions and organizations, including Wyoming State Archaeologist Spencer Pelton at UW -- appears today in  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Chart a Roadmap for Selecting Underground Gas Storage Sites Researchers at the University of Wyoming have published a comprehensive review that presents a unified, "gas-aware" framework for evaluating subsurface storage sites for carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2) and natural gas. Their article, "Subsurface storage of CO2, H2 and natural gas: A review of site-selection criteria and decision-support approaches," appears in the open more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Student Success and Graduation Hub Launches 'The Trailhead' in Wyoming Union The University of Wyoming's Division of Student Affairs has created The Trailhead, a new, student-centered support space on the first floor of the Wyoming Union. Designed to be a welcoming, accessible resource for all students, The Trailhead reflects the university's ongoing commitment to fostering student success and wellness, retention and timely graduation. The Trailhead,  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Upper Basin States Release Joint Statement on Federal Environmental Impact Statement Regarding Future Colorado River Operations * DENVER - Today, Upper Basin Governors from Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico released the following joint statement following the release of the Environmental Impact Statement on the Colorado River. "Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Jonathan Spalter, president and CEO of USTelecom - The Broadband Association, from a July 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Intelligent Networks: Powering Artificial Intelligence and Transforming Communications": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and members of the subcommittee: thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am Jonathan Spalter, President and CEO of U more PR

FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * What can cosmic rays from deep outer space tell us about soil moisture levels in Colorado and Wyoming? * What can tiny, highly charged particles arriving on Earth from outer space tell us about soil moisture content within wildfire burn scars in Colorado and Wyoming? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Colorado State University civil engineers are testing the capabilities of a cosmic ray neutron rover to evaluate soil moisture across a variety o more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine * JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center. "The white coat ceremony marks the entry of our students into the more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Superintendent Degenfelder Convenes Working Group on Special Education State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is convening a state working group on special education to develop guidance on federal and state requirements for educators serving students with disabilities. The working group will consist of representatives from the Wyoming Department of Education, the Professional Teaching Standards Board, the Associatio more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Issues Executive Order Authorizing Emergency Transportation Permits for Livestock Feed and Livestock Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has issued Executive Order 2026-005, authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming. The Executive Order comes in response to widespread drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and wildfires a more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 6 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Wyoming School Board Silences Critics, Allows Praise--That's Unconstitutional * Public comment periods at school board meetings are meant to allow parents and taxpayers to provide feedback to their elected officials about district operations-good or bad. But school district leaders in Rock Springs, Wyo., are misusing their recently revised public comment policy to unconstitutionally silence critics. That's why the Goldwater Institute s more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wyoming State Forestry Division Office of State Lands and Investments Wyoming State Forestry Division Mark Gordon 5500 Bishop Blvd. Governor Cheyenne, WY 82002 Stacia Berry Director Kelly Norris State Forester USDA Forest Service Attn: Director, Policy Office Sidney Yates Building 1400 Independence Avenue SW 1SE-Mailstop Code Washington, DC 20250 RE: RIN 0596 more ST