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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Idaho Newsletter for 2026-08-18 ( 20 items )  
America Outdoors Association Urge BLM to Allow New Fixed Anchors and Streamline Guide Safety Measures in Wilderness Climbing Policy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. America Outdoors Association . Docket No. BLM-2026-0034 . 1 August 14, 2026 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV RE: Docket No. BLM-2026-0034-Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing in BLM-Managed Units of the National Wilderness Preservation System, BLM Manual 6340 Sec. 1.6.C.13.f-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Or more ST

America Outdoors Association Urge Updates to BLM Wilderness Management Manual to Clarify Commercial Services and NEPA Compliance (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0067 RE: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas-Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public comment on whether BLM Manual 6340 more ST

America Outdoors Association Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Management Manual for Clearer Recreation Access and Resource Protection (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0069 RE: Management of Wilderness Study Areas - Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330 - Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations America Outdoors Association (AOA) is the national trade association for the outfitt more ST

America Outdoors Association Urges Clarifications in BLM's Management of Lands With Wilderness Characteristics (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0068 Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Policy Review of BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process I. Introduction: Our Members' Sta more ST

America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On behalf of America's Credit Unions and the Credit  more PR

American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect Terri D. McFadden, MD, MPH, FAAP Immediate Past Pre more ST

American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, a nonpro more PR

American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320 [A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222] Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the comments of the America more ST

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

Defenders of Wildlife Members Submit Over 8,200 Comments Opposing Rollbacks on Wilderness Management Policies (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575). Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Management of BLM Designated Wilderness, Management of BLM more ST

Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 (10)
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 * Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Kennedy era with a home game against Southern Utah, a more PR

Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics Criticize Proposed Tiered Grizzly Bear Protection Rule for Legal and Conservation Shortcomings (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Brian Nesvik, Director U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 1849 C Street NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. FWS-R6-ES-2024-0186; RIN 1018-BI14 - Comments of Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics on the Supplemental Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Revised Proposed Protective Regulations Un more ST

Idaho Labor Dept.: Unemployment Insurance Claimants Must Thoroughly Document Work Search Actions (10)
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Unemployment insurance (UI) claimants must thoroughly document work search actions The Idaho Department of Labor has identified an increase in UI claimants being denied benefits as a result of insufficient work search documentation. Claimants must prove they are actively searching for work by completing five work search actions a week. Details and contact information for the action are then submitted by the claimant in their weekly certification. more PR

More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines (10)
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines. "As meas more PR

More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines.  more PR

Nevada SILC Warns Proposed Federal Regulations Threaten Independent Living Programs and Advocacy (10)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council is a non-profit corporation whose purpose is to: 1. to promote the philosophy of independent living, including a philosophy of consumer control, peer support, self-help, self-determination, equal access, and individual and system advocacy in order to maximize the leadership, empowerment, independence, and productivity of ind more ST

New Fan Entry Process and Game Day Experience Coming to the ICCU Dome for 2026 Football Season (10)
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 17 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * New Fan Entry Process and Game Day Experience Coming to the ICCU Dome for 2026 Football Season * As part of an ongoing commitment to create a safe, enjoyable, and exciting game day experience, Bengal fans coming to the ICCU Dome at Idaho State University will see a new entry process and game day experience for all football games in the 2026 season. This updated approach aligns with industry best practices while helping provide a welcoming atmosphere for Ben more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR