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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming Newsletter for 2026-10-25 ( 52 items )  
"Cyanide Bombs" Killed Dramatically Less Wildlife in 2025, Data Shows (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * "Cyanide Bombs" Killed Dramatically Less Wildlife in 2025, Data Shows * WASHINGTON-- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Wildlife Services poisoned 202 animals using M-44 cyanide bombs last year, according to data recently released by the program. That reflects a 20-fold decrease from 2024, when the program used the devices to kill 4,664 animals. The federal wildlife-killing program targets wild animals like coyotes and  more PR

88 Epilepsy Organizations Urge Continued Inclusion of Epilepsy Questions in CDC National Health Survey (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 19, 2026 Dr. Erika Schwartz Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Attention: CDC-2026-1387 1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Re: Proposed Data Collection Submitted for Public Comment and Recommendations; CDC 2026-1387 Dear Dr. Schwartz: The undersigned 88 epilepsy organizations thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Centers for Disease Co more ST

ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels (10)
DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 23 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Investments in Columbus, Nebraska, Ethanol Facility Expected to Increase Annual Corn Grind by 20 Million Bushels * * First round of improvements complete, expected to increase corn grind by 10 million bushels in 2026 * Second round of investments expected to enhance efficiencies and increase corn demand by another 10 million bushels in 2027 * Investments reflect more PR

Always on a mission: Dr. Marc Tower's trip from Army helicopters to Spears Business (10)
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business posted the following news: * * * Always on a mission: Dr. Marc Tower's trip from Army helicopters to Spears Business * * Marc Tower flew the Bell OH-58 Kiowa as an AeroScout pilot with the 2/17 Cavalry of the 101st Airborne Division before leaving the Army in 1985 and building a career across tech, construction, business consulting and entrepreneurship. * A Spears Business MBA graduate, Tower began teaching at the college as an adjunct in 2007, joined the  more PR

American Counseling Association: History Is Made - Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines (10)
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 20 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Missouri Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 19, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Missouri is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arka more PR

American Rivers Honors the Legacy of Tom Skerritt, Passionate River Advocate and Board Member (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 [Category: Environment] -- American Rivers posted the following news release: * * * American Rivers Honors the Legacy of Tom Skerritt, Passionate River Advocate and Board Member * Washington D.C. - American Rivers is today mourning the loss of river advocate and member of its President's National Council, Tom Skerritt. While he had many roles across television and film, including Top Gun and Picket Fences, his role as Reverend Maclean in the 1992 Robert Redford film, A River Runs Through It, helped bring to life the prof more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,367,148 in lease payments owed by Iowans who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022, and those Iowans will be ab more PR

Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 21 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $18.4M in Lease Forgiveness from Snap Finance Settlement * Griffin: 'This settlement provides meaningful financial relief to more than 9,300 Arkansans and holds Snap Finance accountable for its deceptive business practices' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, S more PR

Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Leads $664 Million Multistate Settlement Against Snap Finance * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced today that he joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $2,652,091 in lease payments owed by 1,349 Nebraska consumers who entered into lease-to-own agreements from 2017-2022.  more PR

Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 20 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 21 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Joins Coalition in $664M Settlement with Snap Finance, Consumers to get Immediate Relief * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he has joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $4,442,388 in lease payments owed by West Virginians who entered into lease-to-own agr more PR

BMJ Group: U.S. Cannabis Legalisation Linked to Rise in Cardiovascular Hospital Admissions (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 24 (TNSjou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about BMJ Open: * * * US cannabis legalisation linked to rise in cardiovascular hospital admissions Those for atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and heart attack all rose faster after law enacted - Legalisation of recreational cannabis in the US is associated with a rise in hospital admissions for cardiovascular disease, finds an analysis of more than 50 million patient discharge records, published in the open access journal BMJ Open. Admissions for atrial f more PR

Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 20 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases in September From a Year Ago in 34 States; But Only 25 States Add Jobs From August to September Amid Price and Funding Questions * Louisiana Has Largest Number and Percentage of Gains from September 2025 to September 2026, While Georgia and Alaska Trail; Oregon and Rhode Island Top Monthly Gainers, While Wisconsin and Alaska Experience the Worst Losses Construction emp more PR

Cross-Cutting Issues Group: EPA Faces Calls for Self-Implementing Flexibilities and Streamlined Permitting in Federal CCR Program (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE CROSS-CUTTING ISSUES GROUP ON THE ADVANCE NOTICE OF PROPOSED RULEMAKING ON FEDERAL CCR PERMIT PROGRAM; GENERAL PERMIT PROVISIONS Docket No. EPA-HQ-OLEM-2026-4159 I. INTRODUCTION The Cross-Cutting Issues Group ("CCIG" or the "Group") respectfully submits these comments in response to EPA's advance notice of proposed rulemaking ("ANPRM") on whether to d more ST

DDCP Foundation: Treasury Comment Letter Clarifies Payment Stablecoin Regulations and Software Publication Exemptions (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Treasury RIN 1505-AC95 Comment Letter . Oct 12, 2026 DDCP Foundation, Inc. . TREAS-DO-2026-0496 . Comment Letter . Public Submission . 1 DDCP Foundation, Inc. A Wyoming Nonprofit Corporation ddcprotocol.org . contact@ddcpfoundation.org COMMENT LETTER Department of the Treasury Office of the General Counsel Notice of Proposed Rulemaking: GENIUS Act Regulations on Pay more ST

Governor Hochul Secures Physical Disaster Declaration From U.S. Small Business Administration for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses Impacted by September 3 Flooding (10)
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 20 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Secures Physical Disaster Declaration From U.S. Small Business Administration for Homeowners, Renters and Businesses Impacted by September 3 Flooding * Physical Disaster Designation Granted for Erie and Contiguous Counties After September 3 Flooding Declaration Allows Impacted Individuals, Families, Businesses and Non-Profits To Apply for Low-Interest Aid in Their Recovery Governor Kathy Hochul today announced she has secur more PR

Governor Morrisey Completes Funding Packages for More Than $58 Million in Water and Wastewater Projects (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 22 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Completes Funding Packages for More Than $58 Million in Water and Wastewater Projects * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $4 million in Abandoned Mine Land Economic Revitalization (AMLER) funding for a new water treatment plant in Buckhannon, along with $930,000 in recommended Infrastructure and Jobs Development Council (IJDC) grants for projects serving Mingo, Wyoming, Cabell, and Wayn more PR

Greenville makes Travel and Leisure's fall getaway list (10)
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Oct. 19 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Greenville makes Travel and Leisure's fall getaway list * Among Travel and Leisure's "20 Best Destinations for Fall," Furman University's hometown of Greenville, South Carolina, makes the grade. The smallish, unassuming town at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains is in good company. Other destinations on the roster include Kyoto, Japan; Sonoma, California; Burmuda; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; prime Northern Lights viewing spot Yellowknife, Canada; Tuscany, more PR

Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Growth in Tenth District Services Activity Rose Moderately in October * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that growth in Tenth District services activity rose moderately in October, while expectations for future activity eased but remained positive. "Regional more PR

IRS Issues Notice on 2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 (TNSdock) -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2026-60) entitled "2026-2027 Special Per Diem Rates". * * * SECTION 1. PURPOSE This annual notice provides the 2026-2027 special per diem rates for taxpayers to use in substantiating the amount of ordinary and necessary business expenses incurred while traveling away from home, specifically (1) the special transportation industry meal and incidental expenses (M&IE) rates, (2) the rate for the incidental expenses only deduction, and (3) the rates an more PR

Justice Department Announces Results From Operation Not Forgotten 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department Announces Results from Operation Not Forgotten 2026 October 20, 2026 In Its Fourth Year, ONF Surge to Indian country Supported 548 Case Investigations, a 59% increase from 2025 - The Department of Justice and FBI announced today results of the personnel surge in support of Operation Not Forgotten 2026, which focuses on unresolved cases in Indian country with a priority on cases involving violence against women and children, i more PR

Legal Intervention Seeks to Defend Sage Grouse from Oil Industry Lawsuit (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Legal Intervention Seeks to Defend Sage Grouse from Oil Industry Lawsuit * CHEYENNE, Wyo.-- Western Watersheds Project and the Center for Biological Diversity have filed motions to intervene in, and dismiss, an oil industry lawsuit that asks a court to affirm the Trump administration's latest greater sage grouse management plan for Wyoming. The conservation groups say the Western Energy Alliance's case, which suffers from more PR

Map: 62% of national forests within 1/2 mile of backcountry roads (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release: * * * Map: 62% of national forests within 1/2 mile of backcountry roads * WASHINGTON, D.C. (October 20, 2026) - A new map created by The Wilderness Society illustrates how much national forest land is within 1/2 mile of a road or other route intended for motor vehicles. The Forest Service manages 310,860 miles of public, mapped roads and motorized trail routes* across the country's 150+ million acres** of national forest lands. That's more PR

Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers behavioral health grants * Contact: Jeff Starck Marshfield Clinic 715-389-4978 / Jeffrey.Starck@sanfordhealth.org MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is proud to announce a $100,000 funding initiative aimed at supporting community-driven solutions that improve behavioral health outcomes, expand access to care, reduce stigma and strengthen overall community well-being across Wisconsin and Michiga more PR

Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Urges Preservation of Federal Water Protections to Safeguard Downstream Water Quality (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 700 N. Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012 Mailing Address: Box 54153, Los Angeles, California 90054-0153 Telephone (213) 217-6000 October 8, 2026 Ms. Stacey Jensen Office of Wetlands, Oceans, and Watersheds Office of Water (4504-T) Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20460 Mr. Milton Boyd Office of the Assi more ST

Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30 (10)
BOZEMAN, Montana, Oct. 21 -- Montana State University posted the following news: * * * Montana medical students to present statewide research on Oct. 30 * BOZEMAN -- Thirty Montana WWAMI medical students will present their research addressing healthcare challenges across Montana and beyond at an open house on Friday, Oct. 30. The event, which is free and open to the public, will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. in Bozeman Health Deaconess Regional Medical Center's Entrance 1 lobby. Attendees can RSVP online or by contacting Montana WWAMI at wwami@ more PR

National Cattlemen's Beef Association Urges Clear Definitions for Waters of the United States to Protect Land Management (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 9, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, Water Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0322 Re: Comment of 49 Livestock Organizations on "Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Updated Definition of 'Waters of the United States,'" 91 Fed. Reg. 57,284 (Sept. 9, 20 more ST

National Park Service, Yellowstone Forever, and Blackstone Infrastructure's Tallgrass Announce $105 Million Fund for Yellowstone National Park (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * National Park Service, Yellowstone Forever, and Blackstone Infrastructure's Tallgrass Announce $105 Million Fund for Yellowstone National Park Largest single private gift in National Park Service history will advance conservation and research, strengthen park infrastructure and expand visitor access to Yellowstone October 19, 2026 MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, Wyo. - The National Park Service, together with its official nonprofi more PR

New career path leads to national stage for WCC student (10)
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Oct. 21 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news: * * * New career path leads to national stage for WCC student * Wade Dara had a degree from Michigan State University in her back pocket and a steady full-time job at a well-established advertising and marketing firm. Still, something was missing. "I really felt a huge loss of purpose," said the 28-year-old student. Dara didn't want a job. She wanted a career that made her feel like she was making a difference in the world. That search for purpose led h more PR

New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs (10)
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, posted the following news release: * * * New Mexico ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, state adds 11,200 jobs * New Mexico's job growth rate is more than four times the national rate SANTA FE - Amid an affordability crisis and sluggish job growth nationwide, New Mexico added 11,200 jobs over the past year and ranks 7th in the nation for job growth, according to September employment figures released this week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. New Mexico's 1.3 more PR

Okla. A.G. Drummond Reaches Multimillion-dollar Settlement With Snap Finance (10)
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Oct. 22 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond reaches multimillion-dollar settlement with Snap Finance OKLAHOMA CITY (Oct. 21, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today that he and a coalition of 17 attorneys general have reached a settlement with Snap Finance that nears $664 million. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel more than $18 million in lease payments owed by Oklahomans who entered into lease-to-own agreem more PR

Sanford Fargo to host forum on emergency medical services (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo to host forum on emergency medical services * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on emergency medical services. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 7:30 to 9 a.m., in the Barnyard Building at the Red River Valley Fairgrounds. The community br more PR

Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks to host Doc Talk on joint pain * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health Grand Forks is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public on understanding joint pain. The event is on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. inside the Alerus Center in Ballroom 1. There is no cost to attend, but registrat more PR

SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA's Million Dollar Pitch Competition Now Streaming on YouTube and Prime Video Celebrating 250 Years of Free Enterprise, Five Small Businesses Compete for a Share of $1 Million Cash Prize Pool Funded by Clover October 20, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that the special broadcast event for the Million Dollar Pitch Competition is now streaming globally on Prime Video and YouTube. The high-stakes more PR

Sen. Durbin, Co-signers Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20530 - The Honorable Kash Patel Director Federal Bureau of Investigation 935 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20535 - Dear Attorney more PR

Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Market to reach US$22.85bn (10)
LONDON, England, Oct. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Visiongain, a media company that says it produces a host of business-to-business reports focusing on the automotive, aviation, chemicals, cyber, defence, energy, food and drink, materials, packaging, pharmaceutical and utilities sectors, posted the following news release: * * * Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Market to reach US$22.85bn * According to Visiongain's latest analysis, the global Small Modular Reactor (SMR) market is projected to grow from US$6.10 billion in 2027 to US$22.85 billion by more PR

Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Increased Steadily in October * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the October Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector increased steadily, and expectations for future activity remained expansionary. "District manufacturing  more PR

The Phoenix Center at Auraria Hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard in Recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month (10)
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 20 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * The Phoenix Center at Auraria Hosted Judy and Dennis Shepard in Recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month * The Phoenix Center at Auraria hosted a fireside chat featuring Judy and Dennis Shepard on Tuesday, Oct. 6, in recognition of Hate Crimes Awareness Month. The Shepards are the parents of Matthew Shepard, who was a 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming when he was killed in a gruesome attack in 1998. He died due to his injuries in a hosp more PR

The Wilderness Society in the news (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19 [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. Bloomberg Law, October 14, 2026 Judge reopens ch more PR

Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts (10)
ANGOLA, Indiana, Oct. 20 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine clubs, ChemE department offer STEM activities for Girl Scouts * Occupational Therapy Day offers a chance to learn about a vital profession We celebrate World Occupational Therapy Day on Oct. 27, and if you're confused about what the profession is, you're not alone. October 20, 2026 Trine University student organizations and the McKetta Department of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering recently offered activities for girls interested in science and enginee more PR

Trump Administration Announces $205 Million to Strengthen Emergency Care, Expand the Rural Health Workforce, and Modernize Healthcare Technology in Rural Wyoming (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Announces $205 Million to Strengthen Emergency Care, Expand the Rural Health Workforce, and Modernize Healthcare Technology in Rural Wyoming * This federal investment supports emergency medical services, grows the rural health workforce, expands telehealth, and improves primary care access for Wyomingites Today, the Trump Administration announced $205 milli more PR

Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * Trump SBA Approves HUBZone Expansion Petitions in 18 States Approvals Cover 252 Governor-Designated Areas and Expand Access to HUBZone Certification for Rural Small Businesses October 22, 2026 WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it has approved 18 governors' petitions since January 2025 to create new Governor-Designated Covered Areas under the Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Progr more PR

U.S. Department of Education Approves Wyoming Department of Education Ed-Flex Authority Request (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 (TNSida) -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Approves Wyoming Department of Education Ed-Flex Authority Request October 22, 2026 As part of President Trump and Secretary McMahon's effort to return education to the states, the U.S. Department of Education has approved the Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) for Educational Flexibility (Ed-Flex) authority. This designation gives the WDE authority to grant school districts relief from specific more PR

Utah Settlement Cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance Lease Payments (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah settlement cancels $16,758,262 in Snap Finance lease payments Utah Attorney General Derek Brown and the Utah Department of Commerce's Division of Consumer Protection join 16 other states in a $665 million settlement with Snap Finance - SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Utah and 16 other states joined the $665 million multistate settlement with Snap Finance. The settlement cancels $16,758,262 in lease payments owed by Utah consumers. Utahns who s more PR

UW Family Medicine Residency Programs Celebrate 50 Years of Training Wyoming Physicians (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 20 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Family Medicine Residency Programs Celebrate 50 Years of Training Wyoming Physicians October 19, 2026 With physicians, residents, alumni, faculty members and healthcare leaders present, the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Programs celebrated 50 years during a gala in Casper Saturday, Oct. 10, as part of the Wyoming Primary Care Symposium, hosted by the Wyoming Medical Society. The anniversary honored five decades of preparing physicia more PR

UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers Investigate Impact of Squirrels on Ecosystems, Conservation Strategies October 21, 2026 At the University of Wyoming, John Koprowski -- a leading expert on squirrels' ecology, conservation and management -- and his lab group are exploring the impact squirrels have on their environment, as well as approaches to conservation that provide sustainable solutions. "Everyone knows what squirrels are, and they're a great way to communicate scienc more PR

UW Unveils HF Sinclair-Supported Control Room, Celebrates Growth of Process Control Education (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Unveils HF Sinclair-Supported Control Room, Celebrates Growth of Process Control Education October 20, 2026 The University of Wyoming Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering held a ribbon-cutting reception and facility tour Sept. 25 to celebrate the grand opening of its new process control room, an expansion of the Advanced Process Control Laboratory in the Engineering Building. The new control room was made possible through a generous gift more PR

UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research (10)
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 22 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research October 21, 2026 Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel. The research project, titled "AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling of Phonon-Mediated Thermal Transport at Nuclear Fu more PR

Wildlife Society: Climate Change Contributes to Boreal Toad Declines (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Oct. 22 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Climate change contributes to boreal toad declines Melting snow pack may create problems for a mountain amphibian October 20, 2026 Climate change may be making things worse for boreal toads that are facing many other challenges in the Southern Rocky Mountains. Warmer winters may cause a mismatch between food resources and hibernation times, while decreasing snowpack could lead to problems in their breeding p more PR

Wyo. Gov. Gordon Endorses Republican Candidate Eric Barlow for Governor (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 21 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Gordon Endorses Republican Candidate Eric Barlow for Governor October 19, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today endorsed Republican gubernatorial candidate Eric Barlow. "I have known Eric Barlow as a friend, a legislator, and as the veterinarian I called to the ranch whenever we had important cattle work to do. I have not always agreed with him, but I know he will listen regardless of whether we agree. He will consider all points of v more PR

Wyoming State Parks Highlights Visitor Engagement in 2026 War on Weeds Efforts (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 24 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming State Parks Highlights Visitor Engagement in 2026 War on Weeds Efforts CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Oct. 23, 2026 - Wyoming State Parks, in partnership with the Wyoming Department of Agriculture's Weed and Pest Council, engaged visitors across the state through the 2026 War on Weeds initiative, focused on invasive species education, identification, and removal in Wyoming's state parks and historic sites. Throug more PR

Wyoming State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Announces 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year Brian Cox (10)
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming State Superintendent Megan Degenfelder Announces 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year Brian Cox October 13, 2026 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder surprised Brian Cox of Cheyenne by naming him the 2027 Wyoming Teacher of the Year (WTOY) during a Sunday evening teacher celebration in Casper. Cox is an agriculture teacher at South High and the current Laramie County School District #1 District Teacher of th more PR