WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 13, 2026 US Department of Interior Attn: BLM Director 630 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration [Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222;LLHQ220000] RIN 1004-AE82 Dear Sirs: Please accept this correspondence as the comments of the American Motorcyclist Association (AMA more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Todd M. Richardson General Deputy Assistant Secretary Office of Policy Development and Research U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Dear Mr. Richardson: Best Bath Systems is a U.S. manufacturer of fiberglass reinforced composite bathing products used in residential, multifamily, senior living, healthcare, hospitality, and other commercial c more ST

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen water infrastructure, improve wildfire preparedness and expand access to critical resources for Idaho communities. The legislation includes the FIRE SMART Act, which would provide states additional flexibility to support d more PR

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Genesis Mission funds AI innovation to speed up safe, affordable nuclear energy The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has selected the Prometheus project to receive a Phase II award of $60 million over three years (subject to appropriations). Prometheus will leverage artificial intelligence (AI) to design, license, manufacture, construct, and operate nuclear reactors with human-in-the-loop workflows; integrate AI into more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Mr. William D. Wesela National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service United States Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 RE: Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628: Notice of Intent To Prepare a Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement; Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Suppre more ST

REXBURG, Idaho, July 22 -- Brigham Young University Idaho campus issued the following news: * * * Graduating Student Lands Dream Internship with Disney Through Practice, Preparation, and Persistence * A lifelong love of dance and costume design set BYU-Idaho senior Brielle Anderson on a path to Walt Disney World Resort, where she was recently hired as a costume buyer intern. "I was a competitive Irish dancer for 15 years, so most of my life was spent being the performer and being the one on stage," Anderson said. "I loved doing that." A more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, July 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Idaho grain crops rebound better than expected following harsh winter * IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -The 2026 growing season has brought devastating losses for many grain farmers across southern and eastern Idaho, but overall damage could have been much worse, according to a University of Idaho researcher. The combination of drought stress, frost damage and elevated pest and disease pressure following an unusually warm, dry winter forced many regional farmer more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 23 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Idaho's average hourly wage increases 4.7% in 2025 Idaho's average wage for all occupations in 2025 was $29.41 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. This amounts to an increase of 4.7%, or $1.31 per hour, from 2024. Idaho ranked third in the country behind Kentucky and Montana in terms of percentage increase in average wage. The median wage, more PR

BOISE, Idaho, July 22 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho's average hourly wage increased 4.7% in 2025, placing Idaho third nationally for percentage increase in mean wage. "One of the strongest indicators of a healthy economy is when Idahoans see bigger paychecks and greater take-home pay. Rising wages mean more opportunities for families, more confidence for workers, and more pro more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * More Housing Now: Prop 123 Funds to Support 11 New Affordable Housing Developments Across Colorado * DENVER - Today, Gov. Jared Polis, the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), and Colorado Housing and Finance Authority (CHFA) announced the selection of 11 new housing developments that will receive funding from voter-approved Proposition 123 Concessionary Debt funds. Recipients are projected to create 728 mu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski and Colleagues Lead Efforts to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower * Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the "Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act." This bill will reform the Federal Power Act to reduce delays and costs of hydropower licensing. Specifically, the bill would limit Section 4 (e) and Section 18 mandatory conditioning of hydropower l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a July 17, 2026, confirmation hearing for Francis Brooke be deputy secretary, Erin Browne to be under secretary, and Sriprakash Kothari and George McMaster to be assistant secretaries of the Treasury: * * * "Thank you to our nominees, Mr. Brooke, Ms. Browne, Dr. Kothari and Mr. McMaster for being here today. "Congratulations on your nominations and thank you for your willingness to serve. "This is an important and  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 22 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release: * * * Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents from Public Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk - The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningful safeguards for some of the region's most imperiled wildlif more PR

MOSCOW, Idaho, July 21 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * Understanding University of Idaho's MESA Program * The Microchip Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA) is University of Idaho's four-year global Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering pathway, that combines international study, hands-on engineering education and industry-focused learning to prepare graduates for careers in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. The demand for semiconductors continues to grow around the world, creating more PR

HAILEY, Idaho, July 22 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * USFS quietly rewrites protections for imperiled species, hides new biological documents from public Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk - SANTA FE, NM -- The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningful safeguards for some of the region's most imperil more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Adjustable Child Carriers and Components Thereof The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain adjustable child carriers and components thereof. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of The Ergo Baby Car more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations  more PR