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| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for 2026-03-11 ( 8 items ) |
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AAFA's 2026 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Climate and Health Emergency (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 11 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release on March 10, 2026:
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AAFA's 2026 Allergy Capitals Report Highlights Climate and Health Emergency
Extreme weather and warming temperatures fueled by climate change make pollen seasons longer, more intense, worsening seasonal pollen allergies for millions
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Washington D.C., March 10, 2026 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) today released its annual Allergy Ca more PR
Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Win to Protect Affordable Homes for Iowans (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, March 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Secures Win to Protect Affordable Homes for Iowans
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced a victory in her lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration to stop a mandate that would have dramatically raised home prices, making them too expensive for many Iowa families.
This radical "green" mandate would have forced strict regulations for homeb more PR
Colorado Tourism Office Unveils 2026 Tourism Management Grant Awardees (10)
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Colorado Tourism Office Unveils 2026 Tourism Management Grant Awardees
Investing in Initiatives to Enhance Visitor Experiences Across the StateĀ
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Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), are pleased to announce the 13 recipients of the 2026 Tourism Management Grant. Organizations from ac more PR
Gritman Medical Center Occupational Therapist Warns Proposed Student Loan Rule Could Worsen Rural Health Workforce Shortages (10)
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Toni Wigle, an occupational therapist at Gritman Medical Center, Moscow, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to include occupational therapy within the regulatory definition of a professional degree program under proposed changes to federal student loan policies.
The organization points to the growing need for healthcare professionals, particularly occupational therapists, in underserved regions like Moscow, Idaho. With more ST
Legal Services Corp. Announces Funding Availability for 2027 Grants (10)
WASHINGTON, March 11 (TNSFR) -- Legal Services Corp. announces the availability of funding for basic field grants to support civil legal aid for low-income individuals.
The corporation distributes funds to service providers across the country to ensure access to justice in civil matters. This announcement precedes a congressional appropriation for fiscal 2027, with grant terms scheduled to begin in Jan. 1, 2027.
Applicants must be qualified to deliver efficient legal services within designated more PR
Pressley, Hirono, Peters Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers (10)
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley, Hirono, Peters Lead Colleagues in Introducing Resolution to Recognize Abortion Providers
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07), alongside Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), led over 30 of their colleagues in reintroducing a bicameral resolution honoring abortion providers and staff by designating March 10, 2026 as "Abortion Provider Appreciation more PR
Snake River Alliance Urges DOE To Withdraw Reactor Review Exemption (10)
WASHINGTON, March 10 -- The Snake River Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a proposal that would allow certain advanced nuclear reactors to bypass environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act, arguing that the change would weaken public oversight and place Idaho's land and water at risk.
The organization said Idaho already carries a heavy share of the nation's nuclear legacy because of activities at the Idaho National Laborat more ST
U of I's 28th annual Cruise the World celebrates global cultures (10)
MOSCOW, Idaho, March 10 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release:
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U of I's 28th annual Cruise the World celebrates global cultures
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MOSCOW, Idaho -University of Idaho international students and employees will showcase the culture, food and music of over 25 countries -from Brazil to Taiwan -during the 28th annual Cruise the World from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, March 29, in the Bruce M. Pitman Center International and Vandal ballrooms.
Cultural performances will ta more PR
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