WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 18, 2026 Director Ecosystem Management Coordination U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Access Fund Comments on the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Rescission Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule; Docket No. FS-2025-0001; RIN 0596-AD66 To Whom It May Concern: more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 September 22, 2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Submitted via Regulations.gov Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Pol more ST

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Multistate coalition announces preliminary approval of plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today urged consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain gene more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * September 22, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut recentl more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition of 47 other states and territories to distribute fu more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 21 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Co-Leads Brief to U.S. Supreme Court Urging Court to Return Voter Qualification Authority to States September 21, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala.) - Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall has filed a 26-State brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to defend election integrity and restore the States' constitutional authority to set and enforce voter qualifications. Arizona has tried for years to enforce the basic re more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 23 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * West Virginia and 47 other states and territories announce preliminary court approval of a plan to distribute settlement funds to consumers Attorney General JB McCuskey is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim here. This month, the U.S. D more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Nebraska and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation. Raoul and the coalition filed to seek preliminary approval to distribute settle more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices * As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profits. For years, Oregon and a coalition of 47 other  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Press Releases Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 24 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health launches Walk with a Doc chapter in Fort Collins * FORT COLLINS, Colo. (Sept. 24, 2026) - Banner Health is bringing Walk with a Doc, the national program that pairs a short health talk with a community walk, to Fort Collins. The new chapter will host free walks on the first Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. at the Fort Collins Senior Center, with the next walk taking place on Saturday, Oct. 3. Each walk opens with a 10 more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health welcomes Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer * PHOENIX (Sept 21, 2026) -Banner Health announced today the appointment of Kevin Manemann as executive vice president, chief operating and transformation officer. The appointment brings meaningful operational and transformational leadership depth to one of the nation's largest nonprofit health systems and strengthens Banner' more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Health, Delta Dental of Arizona train dentists to better care for people with dementia * PHOENIX (Sept. 21, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, and Delta Dental of Arizona have joined forces in an innovative dental health initiative that prioritizes dignity, access and quality care to support patients and families facing Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Refle more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Urgent Care opens in north Phoenix * PHOENIX (Sept. 23, 2026) - Banner Health this week opened a new Banner Urgent Care clinic in north Phoenix, adding essential, accessible health care services for the community. The new clinic, located just east of Interstate 17 at 2525 West Carefree Highway, offers convenient care for non-emergencies like common illnesses, minor injuries, and other health issues that call for fast attention more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Highlights American Strength Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting * "The American people want safety, prosperity, and freedom. America cannot be free if we are dependent on China for our medicine, our materials, and our minerals. America cannot continue to lead the free world if we allow China to steal our best ideas and newest technology. America must stand firm." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke ahead of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Lays Out the Difference Between Commonsense Republicans and Crazy Democrats * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference drawing a stark contrast between commonsense Republican policies and crazy, radical Democrat policies. Sen. Barrasso said: "This election is going to be a clear choice between Republican, commonsense individuals and these crazy, radical Democrats who have taken th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso on Meet the Press Slams Crazy Democrat Manifesto * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today joined Kristen Welker on NBC's Meet the Press to highlight the contrast between commonsense Republicans and crazy Democrats. He also discussed how American peace through strength is critical in stopping Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's full interview. On the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 14, 2026 Dr. Mehmet Oz, M.D. Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage Policies; Medicare Shared Savings Program Requirements; and Medicare Prescription Drug Infla more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck expands robotic surgery with addition of daVinci 5 * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Bismarck is continuing its commitment to advanced surgical care with the addition of the da Vinci 5 Surgical System, the most advanced and integrated robotic-assisted surgery platform. The new system is scheduled to arrive at Sanford Bismarck on Oct. 3. Following installation, surgeons and operating room staff will complete specialized tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1525 Wyoming Ave. El Paso, TX 79902 | (915) 838-1080 | www.btcgroupep.com Page 1 of 4 Before the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration U.S. Department of Transportation Docket No. FMCSA-2026-0826 RIN 2126-AC99 English Language Proficiency; Out-of-Service Criteria COMMENTS OF BORDER TRUCKING COMPLIANCE GROUP Border Trucking Compliance Group (BTC Group) appreciat more ST

MONTREAL, Quebec, Sept. 22 -- CAE, a manufacturer of simulation technologies, modelling technologies and training services to airlines, aircraft manufacturers, defense customers, mining companies and healthcare specialists, issued the following news release: * * * CAE USA awarded $300 million recompete contract to continue U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircrew training Tampa, Florida, September 21, 2026 CAE USA announced today that it has been awarded a $300 million competitive recompete contract by the United States Air Force (USAF) to c more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Chief transformation officer to join AI Health Summit * As health systems move beyond individual AI pilots, the summit will bring together leaders focused on the future of care and the responsible adoption of emerging technology. Ibrahim will bring Sanford's perspective as the nation's largest rural health system, with an integrated care and coverage model spanning rural, urban and suburban communities. "AI is an enabler,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING September 23, 2026 VIA EMAIL Jim Bacon Acting Director Public Benefits 201 14th Street SW Public Benefits O more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Supports Risch Bill to Lower Cost of Housing * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act to eliminate duplicative federal energy efficiency regulations on manufactured housing to reduce costs for homebuyers. "Manufactured housing is an important piece of the puzzle as we work to increase housing supply and reduce costs more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Crypto Recovery Trust Created by Steptoe Attorneys Returns $1.7M in Bitcoin to its Owner After Coldcard Exploit (September 24, 2026, Washington, DC) - The Crypto Recovery Trust, a Wyoming statutory trust created by attorneys in Steptoe LLP's national security practice, has returned more than 20 BTC to its rightful owner, whose bitcoin had been left insecure by the Coldcard exploit. The Trust announced the return on September 23. It verified the owner's clai more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Following Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers, AG's Office Urges Consumers To Claim Compensation For Inflated Generic Drug Prices * BOSTON -The Massachusetts Attorney General's Office (AGO) is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and, if eligible, to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connec more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Gallego, Arizona Democrats Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land - WASHINGTON - Senator Ruben Gallego joined Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Director, Public Benefits U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Attn: Docket No. FS-2026-0100 Re: Travel Management; National Forest System Lands - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 91 Fed. Reg. 54686 (Aug. 24, 2026), Docket No. FS-2026-0100 Dear U.S. Department o more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters * #Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), along with 14 House Democrats, sent a letter demanding answers from Interior S more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.24.26 Huffman, Titus Lead Colleagues in Demanding Answers on Trump Admin Plans to Open Public Lands to AI Datacenters Interior is reviewing at least a dozen proposals covering 17,600 acres across six states while shutting the public out - Washington, D.C. - Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Representative Dina Titus (D-Nev.), alo more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Researchers Receive Prestigious $8.3 Million Federal Grant to Improve Access to Genetic Testing Sep 24, 2026 Takeaways: * The National Cancer Institute grant will fund 2DETECT, which aims to expand the identification of people who may benefit from cancer genetic testing, especially populations that ha more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13314) on Sept. 17, 2026, by public finance analyst Victoria M. Martinez: * * * The IRS Direct File Program The IRS Direct File (DF) program provided certain taxpayers with the option of electronically filing (e-filing) their federal tax return through a free, secure portal on the IRS website during the 2024 and 2025 filing seasons. The Department of the Treasury (Treasury) suspended the DF program in October 2025. This In Fo more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Janna Galloway named Sanford Bemidji chief nursing officer * "Janna brings a wealth of nursing leadership experience and a deep understanding of our organization to this role," said Jason Caron, M.D., president and CEO of Sanford Bemidji. "Her ability to build strong relationships, develop teams and leaders, and keep patients at the center of decision-making will be an important asset as we continue to advance nursing excel more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands * Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, alongside Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Provision Secures Historic Second Amendment Legal Victory for Gun Owners September 23, 2026 Washington D.C. -- Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today celebrated news that the U.S. Department of Justice will not appeal the ruling in Silencer Shop v. ATF, a decision that bars enforcement of key National Firearms Act (NFA) provisions regulating suppressors, short-barreled rifles, and short-barreled shotguns. Moving forward, gun owners will n more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 25 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Urges Consumer to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices 9/24/2026 Attorney General Frey, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. AUGUSTA - Attorney General Frey is urging consume more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic Pregnancy and Birth Expo set for Oct. 12 * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Preparing for a new baby is exciting. But that joy probably comes with a few nerves and a lot of questions. It can be a little overwhelming, but we're here to help. Marshfield Clinic is hosting the Before Baby: Pregnancy and Birth Expo from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, in the Lawton Atrium at Marshfield Medical Center (Medical Offices), 1000 more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following news: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL WRIGLEY URGES CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES September 23, 2026 BISMARCK, ND - BISMARCK, ND - Attorney General Drew H. Wrigley is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Wrigley announces that the claims process is now open for eligible consumers to recover money from settlements  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 24 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * September 22, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Granite Staters to Claim Compensation for Certain Inflated Generic Drug Prices Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella is urging Granite Staters to check their eligibility for compensation related to certain generic drug purchases following preliminary approval of a multistate plan to distribute millions of dollars in settlement funds obtained from generic drug m more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices September 22, 2026 Preliminary Approval Granted for States' Plan to Distribute Funds to Consumers Following Multiple Settlements with Drug Manufacturers - TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * NASA's Matt Greenhouse to Give UW Lecture on James Webb Space Telescope Mission September 22, 2026 In celebration of the Wyoming Infrared Observatory's 50th anniversary, guest speaker Matt Greenhouse will deliver a talk, titled "The James Webb Space Telescope Mission," Friday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. in Room 133 of the University of Wyoming Classroom Building. The event, hosted by UW's Department of Physics and Astronomy, is free and open to the public. Gre more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Ms. Brooke Rollins, Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20250 RE: Comment on Department of Agriculture Notice of Intent to Revise the 2005 Travel Management Rule Dear Secretary Rollins, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Department of Agriculture's August 24, 2026 Notice of Intent to r more ST

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 24 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU ranked first in Top 25 Best-Value Landscape Architecture Programs in the U.S. * NDSU News September 24, 2026 North Dakota State University was named first by Course Advisor in the Top 25 Best-Value Landscape Architecture Programs in the U.S. Course Advisor ranked 70 schools on factors such as tuition, student debt and post-graduation earnings to determine the best value of the programs. According to Course Advisor, NDSU landscape arch more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $13.3 Million in Grants Through the Western Big Game Seasonal Habitat and Migration Corridors Fund * WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 24, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced $13.3 million in funding for 14 grants that will conserve critical winter ranges and migration corridors for mule deer, elk, pronghorn, moose and other wildlife across Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nev more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Corporate Headquarters 3222 South Vance Street, Suite 200, Lakewood, CO 80227 T: 303.980.5200 F: 303.980.0089 www.pinyon-env.com September 18, 2026 Ryan Lambert U.S. Small Business Administration 409 Third Street SW Washington, DC 20416 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Subject: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Small Business Size Standards," 91 Fed. Reg. 5 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release: * * * PLC Honors Awardees from WY and NV During 58th Annual Meeting WASHINGTON (September 23, 2026) - During their 58th Annual Meeting, the Public Lands Council (PLC) honored two individuals who have made significant contributions to the federal lands ranching community. Association of National Grasslands (ANG) President Ty Checketts was selected for the 2026 Presid more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Bring Transparency to Federal Settlement Payments * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Clearer Liability Expenditure and Access to Reporting (CLEAR) Act to require greater transparency in federal agencies' use of taxpayer dollars to pay final court judgments or compromise settlements arising from litigation against the government. The Judgment Fund is a permanent, indefinite  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, We write to demand answers on the Department of the Interior's (Department) reported plans to enable massive data center projects on federal publi more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Roadrunners host Colorado State in annual Hispanic Heritage Game * The UTSA Roadrunners will host the Colorado State Rams in the university's annual Hispanic Heritage Game on Saturday, Sept. 26. UTSA's final non-conference clash of the season will kick off at 11 a.m. on Saturday at the Alamodome and will be nationally televised on ESPNU. The Roadrunners are 2-1 through three games against opponents from the Lone Star State. UTSA kicked off  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Safari Club International - The Hunters' Embassy 501 2nd Street NE Washington, DC 20002 - 202 543 8733 - www.safariclub.org Docket FS-2026-0100 Jim Bacon Acting Director, Public Benefits 201 14th Street SW, Public Benefits Office Washington, DC 20250 Re: SCI Comments on Travel Management; National Forest System Lands; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Im more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford donates OR beds to Bismarck State College * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck has donated three operating room (OR) beds to Bismarck State College (BSC), providing surgical technology students with hands-on learning opportunities in a realistic clinical setting and strengthening the future healthcare workforce in North Dakota. The donation enhances BSC's Surgical Technology program by giving students access to equi more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford expands with new providers and services in Williston * WILLISTON, N.D. -Sanford Health is expanding access to care in Williston through the addition of new providers, specialty outreach care and enhanced access to primary care, pediatrics, cardiology and women's health services. The expansion reflects Sanford Health's commitment to meeting the growing healthcare needs of northwestern North Dakota by bringing more s more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for cardiovascular care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford USD Medical Center has received two American Heart Association Get With The Guidelines(r) achievement awards for demonstrating a commitment to following up-to-date, research-based guidelines for the treatment of heart disease and stroke, helping save lives, support recovery and reduce hospital readmissions. Heart disease and stroke are  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Mr. Jim Bacon Acting Director, Public Benefits Submitted Via: regulations.gov 201 14th Street SW Docket No. FS-2026-0100 Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: United States Forest Service; Notice of Intent to prepare an environmental impact statement - Travel Management: Docket number FS-2026-0100 Dear Acting Director Bacon: The Saratoga-E more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability September 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and startups with specialized training, mentoring, and  more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Speaker Encourages Students at UW College of Education Dean's Fall Welcome September 21, 2026 More than 240 students, faculty, staff, friends and supporters of the University of Wyoming's College of Education attended the Dean's Fall Welcome -- an opportunity to connect as a college community at the beginning of the academic year -- and heard from Dean Jenna Shim and student-selected keynote speaker Courntney Cook Bales, an educator, content creator and more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Stanton Leads Arizona Democrats in Pressing Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands * WASHINGTON D.C. - U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led Sens. Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego and Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) and Adelita Grijalva (AZ-07) in pressing Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after reporting revealed that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is weighing data center-related proposals on feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * The Wilderness Society in the news * From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations. WyoFile/Associated Press, September 15, 2026 O more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Ticks sought for citizen scientist study * FARGO, N.D. - North Dakota residents have a chance to contribute to local research by submitting ticks you find crawling on yourself or your pets as part of a citizen scientist study. Marshfield Clinic Research Institute, part of Marshfield Clinic region of Sanford Health, is expanding its Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS) from Wisconsin to North Dakota. Launched in 2024,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports. These dollars will go towards strengthening and modernizing essenti more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces $84.4 Million for Airport Improvements in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investing $84.4 million in Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grants in Texas, North Carolina, and Wyoming airports. These dollars will go towards stre more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer Sep 24, 2026 For the 17th consecutive year, University of Utah Health has been recognized as a top ten performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. U of U Health was ranked #8 of 122 participating comprehensive academic medical centers nationwide in the 2026 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ran more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 25 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news: * * * US: Trump Administration Rejects External Election Observers * (New York) - The Trump administration's decision not to invite the leading international election observation body to monitor crucial US midterm polls fuels fears of serious human rights concerns around the upcoming elections, Human Rights Watch said today. "The US government has long criticized Russia and other governments for dodging external scrutiny of their elections," said more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Ascends in National College Rankings September 23, 2026 The University of Wyoming has made a big jump in two major national college rankings, augmenting its recently achieved status as a Carnegie R1 research institution. In the latest "America's Top Colleges 2027" list by Forbes magazine, UW climbed from No. 244 to No. 175 among all universities, public and private. Among public universities, UW now stands No. 80 on the Forbes list. And, on the "20 more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 25 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW First-Time Student Enrollment Grows 4.7 Percent, Transfers Up 6 Percent September 24, 2026 Driven by significant increases in students from outside the state, the University of Wyoming has recorded a 4.7 percent increase in its freshman class while also seeing a 6.0 percent increase in new transfer students. At the same time, preliminary numbers indicate that UW has set a record for the number of degrees granted in the past academic year, with an un more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW SER 3D Visualization Center Launches Service Center, Adds Advanced Hyperspectral Facility September 21, 2026 The 3D Visualization Center at the University of Wyoming's School of Energy Resources (SER) has launched a dedicated service center, marking a major milestone in its expansion as a regional hub for spatial data, advanced image capture and software development. This new structure makes the center's advanced technological capabilities broadly a more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Biodiversity Institute to Sponsor Wyoming Herpetological Symposium September 23, 2026 The Wyoming Herpetological Society is hosting its first-ever Wyoming Herpetological Symposium. And it will do so at the University of Wyoming. The symposium will take place at the UW Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center auditorium from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14. The Biodiversity Institute and the lab of Sean Giery, an associate research professor in UW's more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and territories, the U.S. District Court for the Distri more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Congressional Bills H.R. 3657, H.R. 7250, S. 550, S. 603, S. 759 and S. 790 Signed into Law September 25, 2026 On Friday, September 25, 2026, the President signed into law: H.R. 3657, the "Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act," which requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit annually to the Congress a report on the status of outstanding hydropower licensing applications; H.R. 7250, which reauthorizes appropriations for the Fort Peck Reservation Rur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Mr. Jim Bacon, Acting Director, Public Benefits U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Public Benefits Office 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Docket Number FS-2026-0100, Public Scoping Comments on Travel Management Rule Revision, Federal Register Number 2026-17211 Dear Mr. Bacon: Wyoming Back Country Horsemen respectfully submits these scoping c more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Jim Bacon, Acting Director, Public Benefits Forest Service, United States Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street, SW Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Notice of Intent to prepare a proposed rule and Environmental Impact Statement concerning Travel Management on U.S. Forest System Lands Dear Acting Director Bacon, On behalf of the Wyoming Co more ST

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 24 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund Board to Meet in October - CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Sept. 23, 2026 - The Wyoming Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Trust Fund (ORTTF) board will meet on Oct. 7, 2026, in Cody, WY, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the Wyoming Game and Fish Department's Cody Regional Office located at 2 Tilden Trail. The ORTTF supports outdoor recreation infrastructure projects across Wy more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins Secretary of Agriculture U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Joshua White, Acting Director Ecosystem Management Coordination USDA Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 Re: Comments of the Wyoming Wild Sheep Foundation on the Proposed Rule and Draft En more ST