WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The American Action Forum issued the following insight: * * * October 7, 2026 Examining the Costs of a Federal Gas Tax Holiday: An Update Jordan Haring Executive Summary * Rising gas prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East have prompted calls for a federal gas tax holiday; President Trump has repeatedly expressed support for suspending the gas tax temporarily and both Republicans and Democrats in Congress have introduced legislation to do so. * Any gas tax holiday would impose costs on the federal budg 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. October 2, 2026 U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Response to Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce Docket No.: DOT-OST- 2026-3269 The American Conservation Coalition (ACC) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) Request for  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Farmland Trust posted the following news release: * * * American Farmland Trust Announces Winners of the 18th Annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm) * (Washington, D.C.) American Farmland Trust (AFT) announces the winners of the 18th annual America's Farmers Market Celebration(tm), a national event honoring the role of farmers markets, which ran between August 1, 2026, and September 30, 2026. Ten markets receiving the most public votes are declared the national winners. A  more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 8 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Ask an Expert -- Five Ways to Help Someone Struggling With Mental Health * Observant family members can be the first responders to mental health or substance use concerns. Recognizing changes, listening without judgment, and simply being available can make a meaningful difference. In recognition of World Mental Health Day on Oct. 10, Utah State University Extension's Health Extension: Advocacy, Research and Teaching (HEART) Initiative is offering five strategies  more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads Multi-State Coalition Raising Concerns Over TP-Link's China Ties * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led a multi-state coalition of 21 state attorneys general in raising concerns over TP-Link routers in a letter addressed to the Federal Communications Commission regarding TP-Link's request for conditional approval to sell new router models in the United States. The letter follows a lawsuit fi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 6, 2026 Russell K. Ryan Attorney at Law Fig Garden Financial Center 5200 North Palm Avenue Suite 306 Fresno, California 93704 (559) 499-4000 russ@ryanlegalpc.com Admitted in California and Utah Submitted via Regulations.gov Office of Head Start Administration for Children and Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Re: Docket  more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release: * * * Defend VPNs Day of Action 2026 drives action for privacy online * As censorship laws sweep the globe, VPN users & providers demand lawmakers stop restricting critical privacy tool. On Friday, September 25th, digital rights organization Fight for the Future held its second annual Defend VPNs Day of Action in protest of the rising threat to VPNs (Virtual Private Networks) globally. Thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 (TNSletter) -- Education Secretary Linda E. McMahon issued the following Dear Colleague on the history and dangers of communism and socialism: * * * Here is the text of the Dear Colleague: September 30, 2026 A National Call to Action in Observance of the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism Subject: Strengthening Education on the History and Dangers of Communism and Socialism Dear Colleague: On November 7, 2026, our nation will observe the 10th U.S. National Day for the Victims of Communism. First establ more PR

SPOKANE, Washington, Oct. 8 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * A Journey of Faith, Community, and Leadership October 06, 2026 | Jenna Turner, M.A. Sister Frances Vista is a member of the Daughters of Charity who ran an indigenous youth ministry in Alaska and now runs the Daughters of Charity's social service ministry, Give Me a Chance, in Utah. A love of learning and a desire to learn more about the church ultimately lead her to Gonzaga's online Master's in Theology and Leadership (MATL) program. Below, she shares more a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSida) -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 10.07.2026 Grassley, Lee, Collins Call on Trump Administration to Issue Emergency Scheduling Order for 7-OH, Initiate Permanent Scheduling Proceedings for Kratom BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and U.S. Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Susan Collins (R-Maine) are urging the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Food and Drug Administration  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 8 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * October 7, 2026 Holland & Hart Advises EDF power solutions North America on Utah Solar 1 Energy Project Holland & Hart advised EDF power solutions North America in connection with its Utah Solar 1 Energy project, a 394-megawatt (MW)dc / 300 MWac solar facility located in Millard County, Utah. The firm has been supporting EDF's ongoing project development efforts and most recently served as real estate and permitting counsel to EDF the financial close more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * How to Watch Everything On the 2026 Fall Sports Lineup Across NBCUniversal * With the fall sports season underway, NBCUniversal offers viewers a comprehensive guide to the games, matches, and events airing across NBC, Peacock, NBCSN, and Telemundo. October 07, 2026 From the NFL and college football to the WNBA Finals and the second season of the NBA on NBC and Peacock - plus exclusive coverage of the Major League Baseball Wild  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. W W W . B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G / I D A H O _ B H A I D A H O @ B A C K C O U N T R Y H U N T E R S . O R G Comments on the Proposed Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Submitted by: Backcountry Hunters & Anglers, Idaho Chapter Docket: FS-2025-0001 RIN: 0596-AD66 Proposed Rule: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation Fe more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. KANE COUNTY, UTAH DOCKET FS-2025-0001 / RIN 0596-AD66 October 2, 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 Kane County, Utah, in Strong Support of Rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule (Alternati more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination Cc: The Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture Chief Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service October 6, 2026 The undersigned members of the National Wilderness Coalition, on behalf of our millions of supporters nationwide, oppose Secretary Rollins' proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless A more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Over 120 Organizations Oppose Attacks on Clean Water Act in Permitting Bill * WASHINGTON-- More than 120 organizations urged Congress today to reject the Clean Water Act provisions in 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 provisions that will eviscerat more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release: * * * PEER Urges Congress to Use Budget Bill to Block Data Centers on Public Lands * Congress Should Put Brakes on Trump Administration's Push to Build Data Centers on Public Lands Washington, DC -- Today, in a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate Appropriations Committee, Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER) urged Congress to use its power to stop the Trump administration push to b 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. October 5, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy, I support the Administration's objective of reducing unnecessary burdens and providing greater local flexibility through the proposed rule, "Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Prog more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Vasquez Urges Administration to Halt Rule Change Expanding Vehicle Access and Increasing Risks on Public Lands * The proposed revision of the 2005 Travel Management Rule poses serious risk to conservation and safety on public lands WASHINGTON, D.C. - On October 6, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary Michael Boren and U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Chief Tom Schultz s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ERIN MENDENHALL Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR P.O. BOX 145474 451 SOUTH STATE STREET, ROOM 306 SALT LAKE CITY, UT 84114-5474 WWW.SLCMAYOR.COM TEL 801-535-7704 October 5, 2026 Joshua White Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66 Propos more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * 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, during a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee business meeting to consider  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 [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. Daily Montanan, October 3, 2026 A River Runs Thro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: FS-2025-0001 | RIN 0596-AD66 Re: Special Areas; Roadless Area Conservation (Proposed Rescission) and Draft Environmental Impact Statement Dear Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination: On behalf of Trails Utah, I submit these comments in opposition to the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule and urge the Forest Service to select t more ST

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 8 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * USU Prepares for Animal Science Building Renovation * Fencing will reroute foot traffic around Utah State University's historic facility in preparation for an expansion and modernization of building systems. By Andrea DeHaan | LOGAN -- Beginning next week, visitors to Utah State University's main campus will notice something new near the Quad: temporary fencing signaling the start of a construction project expected to last through November 2028. The fencing, sc more PR

LOGAN, Utah, Oct. 8 -- Utah State University posted the following news: * * * Utah Assistive Technology Program Awarded Grant to Boost Accessibility for Victim Services * Nationwide, people with disabilities experience violence at nearly four times the rate of people without disabilities. The need for services is great, but sometimes inaccessibility stands between help and the people who need it. A three-year, $600,000 project funded earlier this fall by the U.S. Department of Justice and led by Utah Assistive Technology Program Director B more PR

ST. GEORGE, Utah, Oct. 8 -- Utah Tech University posted the following news: * * * Utah Tech University receives National Institutes of Health flagship research grant * $1 million federal award supports groundbreaking research on rare childhood neurological disorder while expanding student research opportunities Utah Tech University has received its first National Institutes of Health research grant, worth more than $1 million, creating more opportunities for student learning, workforce development and scientific discovery in the Southern  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the permitting reform plan, noting that it will deliver cheaper energy, more jobs, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairwoman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * What They're Saying: Bipartisan Permitting Reform Will Deliver Cheaper Energy, More Jobs, Responsible Growth October 7, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Since four Senators from across the political spectrum introduced their Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act last week, a broad coalition of labor leaders, energy producers, and nonprofits has voiced support for the perm more PR