WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- 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 Dr. Charles Mathers Office of Aerospace Medicine, Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20591 Re: Docket No. FAA-2026-9178; Notice No. 26-12; RIN 2120-AM18 - Improving Emergency Medical Kit Efficacy and Flexibility in Commercial Airline Operations Dear Dr. Mathers: The undersigned organizations appreciate the opport more ST

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 10 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition October 9, 2026 (Juneau, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Seeks Court Approval For Settlements With Generic Drug Manufacturers Over Conspiracy To Inflate Prices And Limit Competition * Sydney Weiser, Deputy Communications Director BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 8 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday's Antitrust Section Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with 3 Generic Drug Makers Regarding Price Inflation * HARRISBURG -- Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to incre 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

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Art exhibit, programming on Japanese American experiences in WWII engage UW-Eau Claire and Chippewa Valley * The McIntyre Library breezeway at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire is not designed to be an art gallery. This month, however, a collection of impactful pieces and programming is filling the second-floor space with engaged Blugolds and community members. "The Small and the Mighty: Chippewa Valley" exhibit, which open more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 5 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced she, joined by a bipartisan group of 29 other state attorneys general, has filed a friend of the court brief at the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks demanding they be awarded financial judg more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for Multistate Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/9/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engag more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Ford, 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 Oct. 6, 2026 Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aar more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 9 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Attorney General Formella Seeks Court Approval for Generic Drug Price-Fixing Settlements to Benefit New Hampshire Consumers Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufactur more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 8 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-ru more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $1 Million from Ascend Laboratories and Mayne Pharma for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * AG James Urges New Yorkers to Check Eligibility and Claim Compensation NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $1 million from Ascend Laboratories (Ascend) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne) for their role in a long-running, more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENTS WITH ASCEND, CITRON AND MAYNE OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE GENERIC DRUG PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 45 states and territories, sought court approval of a settlement with Ascend Laboratories (Ascend), Citron Pharma (Citron) and Mayne Pharma (Mayne). The settlements will resolve allegations that t more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Demanding 9/11 Victims and Families Get Frozen Taliban Funds * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday has joined a bipartisan group of 31 state attorneys general in filing a brief with the United States Supreme Court on behalf of the victims and families of victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The brief demands that those victims be awarded financial judgments from fro more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron and Mayne Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval for three settlements w more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Timber Sales Generate Nearly $30 Million, Support American Jobs in Third Quarter * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management generated $29.8 million in revenue from timber sales during the third quarter of 2026, supporting American jobs and increasing domestic timber supply. During July, August, and September, the BLM sold about 121 million board feet of timber across 5,300 acres in Oregon, Washington, Wyoming,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Third Quarter Oil, Gas and Geothermal Sales Generate Nearly $400 Million in Revenue * WASHINGTON -- The Bureau of Land Management generated nearly $400 million in total receipts from oil, gas and geothermal sales held in the third quarter of 2026. These revenues reflect the Trump administration's ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy and supporting job growth, and promoting efficient, streamlined permittin more PR

BUIES CREEK, North Carolina, Oct. 7 -- Campbell University issued the following news: * * * Law Professor Gregory Wallace featured in best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell's new book October 6, 2026 RALEIGH - Campbell Law School Professor Gregory Wallace is featured in a chapter in best-selling author and podcaster Malcolm Gladwell's newest book, "The American Way of Killing: The Invention of an Epidemic, which was released Sept. 29. The book, which investigates the roots and persistence of America's gun violence epidemic, puts into print t more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota's struggling economy: Poor productivity and sluggish job growth Written by John Phelan | October 8, 2026 Yesterday, I wrote about revisions to official data which show that Minnesota's economic performance in recent years has been even worse than previously thought. As Figure 1 shows, since that inflection point for per capita Gross Domest more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following report: * * * States Are Rushing to Respond As Congress' SNAP Cost Shift Approaches. Are They Ready? October 9, 2026 | Peyton McConnell, Emmie DiCicco and Ed Bolen The harmful 2025 Republican reconciliation law will require most states starting in October 2027 to pay a portion of SNAP benefit costs for the first time in the program's history. States' payment obligations will be based on their "payment error rate," a measure of states' overpayments and und more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Child Care Aware of Washington's response to Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs: Child Care Aware of Washington appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Administration for Children and Families' notice of proposed rulemaking, Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs. While we are aligned with the goal of empowering local child care providers, we more ST

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Christi Boggs Named Interim Director of ECTL at UW October 08, 2026 Christi Boggs has been named interim director of the University of Wyoming's Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning (ECTL). In this role, Boggs will provide leadership for the center and its work supporting faculty, instructional innovation and teaching excellence across the university. Boggs brings extensive experience in teaching and learning, faculty development, instructional tech more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 4 -- The Colorado Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Strasburg teacher named 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year Merci Ames from Strasburg High School was awarded at a surprise school assembly Oct. 1, 2026 STRASBURG, Colo. - Today, in a surprise visit, representatives from the Colorado Department of Education announced the 2027 Colorado Teacher of the Year is Merci Ames from Strasburg School District. Ames is a science teacher and longtime basketball coach at Strasburg High School. Colora more PR

AURORA, Colorado, Oct. 9 -- The Community College of Aurora issued the following news release: * * * Aurora Health Sciences High School Breaks Ground, Will Connect Students to College and Career Pathways Oct. 9, 2026 AURORA, Colo. - Yesterday, construction began on a new health sciences high school launched by a partnership between the Community College of Aurora (CCA), Aurora Public Schools (APS), and UCHealth. APS will open the magnet school in August 2027 with enrollment starting Nov. 13, 2026. The coalition of partners opening the schoo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Congressman Tom Tiffany "Hopes" to Push Tax Scheme That Would Create "Highest Sales Tax in U.S." Oct 09, 2026 New reporting from WKOW and The Milwaukee Courier reveals that behind closed doors, Congressman Tom Tiffany is pushing an extreme tax plan that "would likely result in the highest sales tax in the country, according to a conservative think tank." WKOW reports that in order to pay for Tiffany's tax giveaway that would overwhelmingly benefit more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Critically Acclaimed Author Percival Everett to Speak at UW Oct. 29 October 05, 2026 Critically acclaimed and award-winning author Percival Everett is set to speak Thursday, Oct. 29, at the University of Wyoming. His book talk, which is free and open to the public, will be at 4 p.m. in the UW Education Auditorium. A book signing will immediately follow his talk. The University Store will have copies of his books available for purchase before and after t 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. 1 Re: Docket ID No. FS-2025-0001, RIN 0596-AD66: This comment is submitted on behalf of Earth Day Network, inc. (d.b.a. EARTHDAY.ORG) and 2294 individuals (see Attachment A) who signed the letter below. To the Department of Agriculture and the Forest Service: We, the undersigned, oppose the proposed rescission of the 2001 Roadless Rule, and ask the Department to select  more ST

NEW YORK, Oct. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Encourage Violence Against Immigrants on Telegram * Extremist Content Online: White Supremacists Encourage Violence Against Immigrants on Telegram; Spread Footage of Neo-Nazi Rally on X (New York, N.Y.) -- The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 18-89): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) conditionally grants, pursuant to delegated authority, petitions filed by fourteen recipients in the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement Program (Program) requesting extensions of their removal, replacement, and disposal (RRD) terms. For the reasons explained below, the Bureau grants these requests conditio more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Intent To Prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Sentinel Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning and Disposal The Department of the Air Force (DAF) is issuing this notice to prepare a Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) to the Environmental Impact Statement for Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) Program Deployment and Minuteman III Decommissioning and Disposal and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS - 777 POST ROAD SUITE 205 - DARIEN, CT 06820 - T 203 656 1522 - F 203 656 0267 WILDLIFE LAW PROGRAM - 6041 S. SYRACUSE WAY, STE 250 - GREENWOOD VLG, CO 80111 - T 720 949 7791 FRIENDSOFANIMALS.ORG October 6, 2026 Via regulations.gov Secretary Rollins U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Specia more ST

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon Signs Executive Orders in Support of Wyoming consumers October 08, 2026 In further support of the Wyoming consumers, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today issued two Executive Orders (E.O.) that will enhance the ability to transport agricultural products, gasoline and diesel across the Cowboy state. Executive Order 2026-09 temporarily eases the height and weight restrictions for the transportation of all agricultural products. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 October 6, 2026 Subject: USDA Forest Service 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule Recission (68605) Dear Secretary Rollins, Helena Hunters and Anglers (HHAA) is an all-volunteer group dedicated to protecting and restoring fish and wildlife to all suitable habitats, and to conserving all natural resources as a public trust, vital to our general welfare. HHAA promotes more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-803) on the National Fossil Act (H.R. 9191). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Sept. 8, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Judiciary Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9191, the National Fossil Act, introduced by Rep. Erin Houchin (R-IN), designates the American Mastodon as the national fossil mammal and the Tyrannosaurus rex as the national fossil dinosaur. B more ST

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. 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 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * In New Video, Shaheen Underscores Nationwide Impact of INSULIN Act, Highlights That Most States Do Not Cap Monthly Insulin Costs at $35 * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Co-Chair of the U.S. Senate Diabetes Caucus, today released a new video highlighting the importance of passing her INSULIN Act and revealing that 27 states currently do not have a $35 cap on monthly insulin costs. Shaheen then underscores that passage  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

POCATELLO, Idaho, Oct. 7 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Researchers Looking Into Foundations of Autoimmune Disease Development, May Yield New Treatments * We've all heard their names: multiple sclerosis, Type 1 diabetes, Crohn's disease, psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, to name a handful. Now, an Idaho State University biologist and her students are exploring new ways to fight the autoimmune diseases afflicting millions. "Normally, our immune system makes antibodies that target pathogens for destructi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, intends to repatriate 18 unassociated funerary objects connected to the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, Oklahoma; Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming; and Northern Cheyenne Tribe of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation, Montana. 17 objects include a metal projectile point, iron hatchet head, stones, shears, iron scrapers, a tin cup, copper ornament, lance head and animal bones. The catalog describes them as relics collected at the Sand Creek M more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 25, 2026 Office of Head Start Attention: Director of Policy and Planning 330 C Street SW, 4th Floor Washington, DC 20201 Re: Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs, RIN 0970-AD30 Luzerne County Head Start appreciates the opportunity to submit these comments in response to the Notice of Proposed Rule Making (NPRM) "Reducing Federal Burden on He more ST

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 9 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Seeks Court Approval for Settlements with Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/08/2026 If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - AUGUSTA - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three set 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

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Announces $2.8 Million in Federal Grants for PA-09 Fire Departments * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded nearly $2.8 million in federal grants to eleven fire departments across Pennsylvania's Ninth Congressional District through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) Program. The projects funded through th 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. PO Box 8783 Missoula, MT 59807-8783 October 6, 2026 Director, Ecosystem Management Coordinator U.S. Forest Service 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, D.C. 20250-1124 Dear Director, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the rescission of the Roadless Rule. On behalf of the 1,000 members of the Montana Native Plant Society, we oppose rescinding  more ST

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

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 10 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release: * * * Ballot Guide: Taxpayers in 24 States to Weigh Tax, Spending Measures October 08, 2026 Taxpayers in 24 states will consider ballot measures in this year's general election that have implications for billions worth of annual tax changes, government budgeting, and other policies, according to a new nationwide Ballot Guide released Thursday by National Taxpayers Union. In total, there are 59 different statewide measures that directly impact 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. 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 (TNSrep) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * October 6, 2026 New Study: Parents Report Vast Majority of Afterschool Students In Both Los Angeles and Los Angeles County Are Engaging in STEM Learning in Their Afterschool Programs, But More Than One Million Children Shut Out LOS ANGELES, CA -- Afterschool programs are leading the way in educating the next generation in the STEM subjects the jobs of the future will require. Ninety-seven percent of parents of Los Angeles afterschool students, and 9 more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * New teen mental health resource connects families, youth * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - The Wisconsin Out of School Time Alliance (WOSTA), a program of Marshfield Clinic, partnered with the Wisconsin Office of Children's Mental Health to launch a new Teen Mental Health Resource hub designed to make trusted information and practical tools about yo 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. 2 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * PHOTOS: Capito Makes Stops in Huntington * HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), traveled to Huntington, W.Va., to receive updates on and tour community projects. First, Senator Capito visited Facing Hunger Foodbank to deliver remarks and receive updates on their efforts in the community. Facing Hunger Foodbank serves 130,000 individuals annually in a 4,358 square mile service area, which includes: Ca more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Are Decimating American Families October 8, 2026 July and August Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Fr more PR

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

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Settles with Three Additional Generic Drug Companies on Price Fixing Oct. 8, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 45 states and territories in seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificial more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford welcomes internal medicine physician to Dickinson * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. --Adokole Otanwa, M.D., an internal medicine physician, specializing in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of diseases affecting adults, has joined Sanford Dickinson. Dr. Otanwa received his medical degree at the University of Iowa Carve more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release: * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Himanshu Jindal a/k/a Manish Jindal, No. 1:26-cv-03476 (D.D.C. filed Oct. 5, 2026) The Securities and Exchange Commission announced yesterday that it filed charges against Himanshu Jindal (a/k/a Manish Jindal), a citizen of India who resides in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India, for allegedly engaging in a deceptive scheme to obtain audit work in the United States by falsely representing himself as a U.S. c more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * October 08, 2026 Republican Health Care Cuts are Decimating American Families July and August Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Washington, D.C. - Senate Finance Committee (Committee) Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Fr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following letter with Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, and Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, to Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 30, 2026 The Honorable Scott Turner Secretary Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410 Dear Secretary Turner, We write to urge you to establish a Whole Home Repairs program through the Office of Lead Hazard Control an more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Shackelford, Blythe Re-elected; Members Approve All Bylaws and Standing Rules Proposals * William "Bill" Shackelford of Centreville, VA, has been re-elected National President of NARFE, the National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association. His third two-year term will begin January 1, 2027. "I am grateful for the confidence NARFE members have placed in me and fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 John B. Wallace and Karen Frailey Shawnee Forest Defense 37 State Hwy. 147 Simpson, IL 62985 October 6, 2026 Brooke Rollins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brad Kinder, Acting Director Josh White Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th St. NW Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Docket FS-2025-0001-223869/ RIN 0596-AD66: Special Areas; Roa 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. 359 Nevada Avenue Lovell, Wyoming 82431 (307) 548-7422 shoshonecd@gmail.com FS Roadless Rule Comments; SCD 10/06/26 October 6, 2026 Mr. Brad Kinder Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124 RE: Docket Number FS-2025-0001; Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement Dear Mr. Kin more ST

TORONTO, Ontario, Oct. 6 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Step into the Holiday Season: Four Seasons Celebrates Festive Connection with New Traditions and Meaningful Moments * Four Seasons welcomes guests for the festive season with experiences designed to inspire connection and celebration around the world. From culinary offerings and wellness rituals to cultural traditions and festive voyages aboard Four Seasons Yachts, guests are invited to slow down, come together and crea more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.": * * * On May 28, 2026, the Board accepted for consideration (1) the revised, primary application (the Revised Application) filed by Union Pacific Corporation (UPC), Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) (collectively, Union Pacific), Norfolk Southern Corporation (NSC), and Norf more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Oct. 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Aggie engineers recognized at 2026 Outstanding Engineering Awards Six former students and seven current students were honored at this year's Outstanding Engineering Awards, coinciding with Texas A&M University's sesquicentennial. Oct. 5, 2026 By Kamryn Chapman, Contributor At the Outstanding Engineering Awards, 13 Aggie engineers were recognized with the college's highest honor -- an award that represents the utmost standard  more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 9 -- The University of Pittsburgh issued the following news: * * * The Cathedral's top floors are home to some of the University's top scholars October 8, 2026 By Ervin Dyer When a rising tower was imagined as the anchor of the University of Pittsburgh footprint more than a century ago, the vision was for a place where children of working-class families could rise through education. Today, from the top floors in that same building, Nicola Foote leads the David C. Frederick Honors College, an entity built on t 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. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey finds that watershed conditions shaped water-quality responses to energy development in 'Streamflow, Water Quality, and Energy Development Characteristics and Water-Quality Trends for Selected Sites in the Green River and Muddy Creek Drainage Basins, Southwestern Wyoming, Water Years 2006-16,' Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5059. Authors Steven K. Sando, Cheryl A. Eddy-Miller, Roy Sando, Sara L. Caldwell Eldridge, Seth E. Younger and Haylie Brown identified stronger responses to  more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 9 -- The Utah Attorney General Office issued the following news: * * * Utah urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices Court gives preliminary approval to plan returning settlement money to consumers who overpaid for generic drugs - Salt Lake City, Utah--Utahns who paid for certain generic drugs between May 2009 and December 2019 may be eligible for compensation. On September 8, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut gave preliminary approval to a plan to distribute ap more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Dementia Program Focuses on Trusts, Wills October 05, 2026 Caring for a loved one living with dementia often means stepping into new roles -- especially when it comes to legal and long-term planning. To help caregivers feel more confident and supported, Wyoming Dementia Together (WDT) plans a session focused on the legal tools that matter most. Attorney Nancy Norton of Norton Law Office LLC in Jackson -- an expert in estate planning and proactive long more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Professor Leads Study Advancing High-Performance Membranes for Precise Separations October 06, 2026 The production of many everyday essentials -- including fuels, chemicals and medicines -- depends on the ability to separate desired products from the mixtures in which they are produced. However, many conventional separation methods are energy-intensive and costly. Membrane-based separation offers a promising alternative that can significantly reduce en more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Find Exercise in Mice Lowers Risk of Alzheimer's Disease October 08, 2026 University of Wyoming researchers discovered that mice that exercised lowered their risk for developing Alzheimer's disease, a finding that could prove promising in helping humans lower their risk of the disease that causes progressive cognitive decline. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia and gradually robs people of their memory, thin more PR

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's WORTH Institute Wins $2.5M Federal Grant to Build Rural Career Pathways in Outdoor Recreation, Tourism, Hospitality October 06, 2026 The University of Wyoming's Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute has received a $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education's Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education to launch the Wyoming Rural Pathways Initiative (WRPI). The four-year project runs t more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case * Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition. The coalition of more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, Sept. 30 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release: * * * Five-alarm fire: Radical Senate 'permitting reform' bill threatens to eviscerate environmental, wildlife, water, climate laws Sep 30, 2026 The Republican-controlled Senate will soon formally announce a legislative "permitting reform" deal to speed the development of AI data centers and energy infrastructure. We expect the Senate will then rush through a vote in the lame duck session immediately after the midterm elections, sending the b 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. WYOMING CHAPTER - THE WILDLIFE SOCIETY Leaders in Wildlife Science, Management and Conservation October 6, 2026 The Wildlife Society is an international organization of wildlife professionals and students committed to addressing issues that affect the current and future status of wildlife in North America and the world through science-based decision making. The Wyomin more ST

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 6 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon Extends Again the Emergency Transportation Permits for Livestock Executive Order October 06, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has signed Executive Order 2026-008 extending the authorization (2026-006) for emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming. This extension comes in response to widespread drought, high temperatures, low humidity, and wil more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 7 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Arts Council Announces Quarterly Board Meeting and Community Coffee and Chat in Pinedale PINEDALE, Wyo. - Oct. 6, 2026 - The Wyoming Arts Council Board will hold its quarterly meeting Oct. 19-20 at the Sublette County Library in Pinedale. While in Pinedale, Wyoming Arts Council Board members will also meet with the Arts Council's strategic planning consultant Monday morning as part of the agency's on more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 10 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming State Parks Deputy Director Re-Elected to NASPD Board CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Oct. 8, 2026 - Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources (SPCR) Deputy Director Nick Neylon has been re-elected to the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD) Board of Directors. Neylon will serve as the Northwest Region representative, representing Alaska, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Da more PR