DALLAS, Texas, Oct. 7 -- AT&T issued the following news release: * * * DALLAS, October 06, 2026 AT&T, Global Infrastructure Partners, and CPP Investments to Form New Fiber Joint Venture The joint venture will bring together Forged Fiber 37 and Gigapower under one wholesale fiber commercial open access company to accelerate expansion of fiber internet across more U.S. communities Key Takeaways: * New joint venture will extend AT&T's fiber scale advantage, bringing the unrivaled benefits of fiber connectivity - ultra high-speed, unmatched c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BEAVER COUNTY, UTAH VIA ONLINE SUBMISSION REGULATIONS.GOV - DOCKET FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66 October 5, 2026 USDA Forest Service Attn: Roadless Rulemaking RIN 0596-AD66 / Docket FS-2025-0001 36 CFR Part 294, Subpart B 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Comments of Beaver County, Utah, in Strong Support of Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Ar more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Raskin, and Schatz Fight Back Against MAGA Book Bans and Attacks on First Amendment Rights of the Free Press and of Citizens in Schools, Libraries and Museums * Washington, DC - Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) joined Congressman Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-HI) in introducing a resolution standing strong for the American freedom to read, write and learn. The lawmakers' resolution condemns MAGA's escalating camp more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary: * * * Climate NGOs are Xi Jinping's useful idiots in America China is the undisputed world champion producer of the industrial CO2 emissions climate NGOs claim to be fighting. Meanwhile the USA has made serious progress moving to low carbon fuels. So why have those American NGOs and their donors been cheerleading for China as if the authoritarian regime has been a climate superstar? by Ken Braun October 6, 2026 When you drive by a solar energy project near  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * Charles M. Perou, PhD, FAACR, Honored With 2026 William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award * SAN ANTONIO - Charles M. Perou, PhD, Fellow of the AACR Academy, will receive the William L. McGuire Memorial Lecture Award during the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium 2026 (SABCS), to be held December 8-11 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, Texas. The William L. McGuire Memorial L more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, Oct. 6 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton research seeks ways to prevent sudden deaths from epilepsy * Kristina Simeone, PhD, professor and director of the Master of Science in Neuroscience Program, has received a five-year, $2.45 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine how chronic stress may affect the risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy, known as SUDEP. has received a five-year, $2.45 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to examine how chronic more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Urges ITC to Level the Playing Field, Defend American Sheep Producers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines and Representative Celeste Maloy (R-Utah) today led a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission Chairman urging strong support for U.S. sheep producers and relief from damages resulting from sheep imports to ensure U.S. producers are able to compete on a level playing field. "As Members of Congress who proudly represen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Helps Launch Bipartisan Agenda to Cut Red Tape, Boost Local Economies, Lower Everyday Costs for Kansas Families * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Yesterday, Representative Sharice Davids, a member of the Build America Caucus, helped announce the Build More Agenda -- a major bipartisan policy platform designed to fix federal gridlock, strengthen local economies, create jobs, and lower everyday prices for hardworking families. By streamlining approval pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following testimony by Stephen Richer, former recorder of Maricopa County (Arizona), from a Sept. 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Restoring Election Integrity: Oversight of Voter Fraud in New Jersey": * * * Chairman Jordan, Ranking Member Raskin, Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak with you today. I served as the elected, Republican, Maricopa County Recorder from January, 2021 until Janu more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-276): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Four Species Not Warranted for Listing as Endangered or Threatened Species We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, announce findings that four species are not warranted for listing as endangered or threatened species under the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (ESA). After a thorough review of the best scientific and commercial data avail more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news: * * * GW Law Professor Tara Twomey Testifies at Council of the District of Columbia Hearing * GW Law Professor Tara Twomey, the Jeff and Martha Kohn Associate Professor of Clinical Law and Director of the Small Business & Community Economic Development Clinic, testified in Council of the District of Columbia hearing on Wednesday, September 23. Professor Twomey provided testimony on Bill 26-771, the Tax Sale Equity Amendment Act of 2026, to the Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Hundreds of Organizations Oppose Endangered Species Attacks in Permitting Legislation * WASHINGTON-- More than 200 conservation organizations sent a letter today urging Congress to oppose the "Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026," introduced by Sens. Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Martin Heinrich (D-NM), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), and Mike Lee (R-Utah). The bill includes sweeping attacks on the Endangered S more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 6 -- 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: * * * Theresa Werner, MD, Named Chief of the Division of Oncology Oct 05, 2026 Takeaways: * Theresa Werner, MD, has been named chief of the Division of Oncology in the Department of Internal Medicine. * Werner will lead the division's clinical care, research, and education missions while supporting innovati more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. FS-2025-0001 | Submitted Via Regulations.gov : | Tracking # October 6, 2026 U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Brooke Rollins & Stephen Alexander Vaden, Deputy Secretary USDA Natural Resources and Environment Under Secretary, Mike Boren U.S. Forest Service Chief, Tom Schultz Office of Ecosystem Management Coordination, Joshua White, Acting Director Re: Comment more ST

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 5 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Investiture Celebrates Inaugural Endowed Dean Derek McLean and Supporting Foundations * Leading a college with the breadth and impact of the S.J. and Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture and Natural Resources takes remarkable leadership -- someone who can see connections and build on them, who can help students to build judgment and discover how their strengths complement the world around them, according to Provost Chris Corcoran during the investiture of the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Targets Utah Oil Highway Threatening World-Renowned Nine Mile Canyon * Construction to Demolish 100-Foot-Tall Canyon Walls, Damage Native Rock Imagery, Utah History SALT LAKE CITY-- The Nine Mile Canyon Coalition, Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance, and Center for Biological Diversity today sued the Trump administration's Bureau of Land Management for approving construction of a hydrocarbon highway through Utah's sc more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 7 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Hear 9/11 Victims' Case for Frozen Taliban Funds 10/5/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief at the Supreme Court of the United States supporting victims and families of victims of September 11, 2001, in their effort to collect on court judgments agains more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 7 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 05, 2026 Attorney General Formella, Bipartisan Coalition Support 9/11 Victims' Efforts to Recover Frozen Taliban Funds Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the New Hampshire Department of Justice has joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 state attorneys general in filing a friend-of-the-court brief with the United States Supreme Court supporting victims and families of victims of the Septemb more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 7 (TNSbrep) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release: * * * Wall Street First-Half Profits Soar to Nearly $46 Billion Strong First Half Could Push 2026 Profits to New Record and Boost State and City Tax Revenues October 6, 2026 Wall Street is on pace for a far stronger year than anticipated, with profits reaching $45.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 51.3% from the same period last year, according to a report released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapo more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 5 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Pres. Mortensen Shares New Mission Statement, Higher Ed Updates, Feedback Survey * Editor's note: This message from USU President Brad L. Mortensen was sent to all employees Monday afternoon. Dear Utah State Family, With so much happening across Utah State this fall, I want to take a few minutes to update you on several important efforts. Last Friday, the Utah Board of Higher Education (UBHE) meeting included several actions that support our pillars. We are also more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ________________ Roadless Area Conservation National Advisory Committee Committee Members Darin Bird Utah Department of Natural Resources Adena Cook Blue Ribbon Coalition Robert Cope Lemhi County Commissioner, Idaho Jeff Eisenberg National Cattleman's Beef Association Paul Hansen The Nature Conservancy Dale Harris Co-Chair Montana Wilderness Association  more ST

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 7 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins Bi-Partisan Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Receive Frozen Taliban Funds Oct. 5, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 29 other State Attorneys General in filing a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded f more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee Advances Heinrich's WIPP Economic Assistance Assurance Act During the Committee hearing, Heinrich denounced legislation picking winners and losers in the energy sector, criticized a Republican bill that raises electricity prices, and spoke out against policies that harm public lands - WASHINGTON -- Last week, dur more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has updated streamflow statistics for 310 monitoring stations in and near Nevada, finding downward trends at many long-term sites in 'Methods for the Computation of Streamflow Statistics for Selected Streamgages in or near Nevada Through Water Year 2021.' Written by Christopher M. Morris, Gwendolyn E. Davies, Harold Jones and Hampton K. Childres, Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5063 provides calculations intended to support flood-risk assessment, infrastructure design and water-re more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 6 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU Research Challenges the Accepted Paradigm for Pregnancy Recognition in Ruminants * New research from Utah State University has transformed biologists' understanding of pregnancy recognition in ruminants, invalidating a key theory that had gone unchallenged for over 40 years. A paper describing this research, Pregnancy in type I interferon receptor (IFNAR2) knockout sheep challenges the accepted paradigm for pregnancy recognition in ruminants, was published in more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah, FTC sue Lens.com for misrepresenting the price of contact lenses in search ads and on its website SALT LAKE CITY-- Today, Utah, joined by the Federal Trade Commission and the Nevada Attorney General, sued to stop a long-running deceptive pricing scheme run by contact lens retailer Lens.com Inc. In a joint complaint, Utah, the FTC, and Nevada allege that Lens.com, along with its owner Cary Samourkachian and an affiliated entity, Speed Co more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 7 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah Food Bank to receive more than 1.5 million eggs through Utah Attorney General's price-fixing lawsuit SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- The first shipment of the 1,512,000 eggs that Utah secured through a price-fixing settlement arrived at the Utah Food Bank today, Attorney General Derek Brown announced. The eggs come from a price-fixing case Utah brought against three major egg producers: Cal-Maine Foods, Inc., Versova Holdings, and Hickman's Fami more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 7 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah students take a seat at the table as Attorney General Derek Brown reconvenes Student Advisory Council SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown welcomed a new class of students to the Attorney General's Student Advisory Council, continuing a program that hands the state's young leaders a direct role in the policy conversations that affect them and encourages a lifelong habit of civic participation. This year's Council sea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Webinar on Marketing State No Wrong Door Systems to Expand Access * Effective marketing is a critical component of a strong No Wrong Door system. Yet many people who could benefit from services and supports, including caregivers, older adults, people with disabilities, veterans, and others, may not know where to turn for trusted information and assistance. This webinar, "Opening Every Door: Marketing St more PR