BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 25 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * A Message from the Chair: On Public Lands and Data Centers, the GOP Isn't Listening * Politics can be full of disagreement. But on some things, Idahoans are pretty clear. We value our public lands. We want them protected and kept open for the people who live here, not handed over for private development. Across the country, voters are increasingly concerned about rapidly expanding data centers and their demands on land, water and electricity. So what are more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach that leaked personal patient information thro more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Sept. 26 -- Alabama Attorney General Steve T. Marshall issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Marshall Urges Congress to Add Women's Sports Protections to College Sports Bill September 24, 2026 (Montgomery, Ala) - Attorney General Steve Marshall submitted a letter urging House and Senate leadership to support legislative language in an amendment to S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that protects the privacy, safety, and opportunities for women student-athletes. The letter was co-led by M more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolvin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt collector, the American Medical Collection Agency more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition of 47 other states and territories to distribute fu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Blue Eagle Contracting to Pay $60,000 in EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit * Trucking company settles federal lawsuit alleging it refused to accommodate Christian driver's attendance at Sunday services RENO, Nev. -Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley, California-based bulk mail delivery contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, will pay $60,000 and implement other reforms to settle a religious accommodation lawsuit filed by t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Ben Burr, Executive Director September 23, 2026 800 W Main St Suite 1460 Boise, ID 83702 Director, Public Benefits U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Notice of Intent to Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement - Travel Management; National Forest System Lands, 91 Fed. Reg. 54,686 (Aug. 24, 2026); 36 CFR Pa more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket ID: ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 09-23-2026 U.S. Department of Education Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development Re: Comments on Proposed Rule: Education Department General Administrative Regulations (EDGAR), 91 Fed. Reg. 54,666 (Aug. 24, 2026); Docket ID ED-2026-OPEPD-2542 Dear Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development: My name is Edvin Subas more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Statement at Executive Session to Consider HHS, IRS and U.S. Tax Court Nominations * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) delivered the following remarks at an executive session to consider the nominations of Gerard "Chris" Klomp to be Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), James "Jim" Gadwood to be Chief Counsel of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), Ge Bai to be Assistant Secretary for Plan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Supports Risch Bill to Lower Cost of Housing * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Affordable Housing Over Mandating Efficiency Standards (HOMES) Act to eliminate duplicative federal energy efficiency regulations on manufactured housing to reduce costs for homebuyers. "Manufactured housing is an important piece of the puzzle as we work to increase housing supply and reduce costs more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Welcomes Fall 2026 Interns * Washington, D.C.-Four interns have joined U.S. Senator Mike Crapo's (R-Idaho) Washington, D.C., and state offices for the fall 2026 term. "The talented students joining my team this fall bring a strong commitment to public service and a deep passion for the future of Idaho," said Crapo. "Through their work in Washington, D.C., and Boise, these interns will gain direct insight into the legislative process, engage wit more PR

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Sept. 24 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force Pilot Program Expands to Help More Military Spouses * A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional background no longer guaranteed a career and steady income. "Every four years you are startin more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of the Air Force pilot program expands to help more military spouses * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - A professional in her own right, Kayla Amie holds a master's in organizational leadership and a bachelor of science in education, and has worked steadily since she was legally old enough to hold a job. But when she married a U.S. Air Force Airman, that professional background no longe more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 Director, Public Benefits U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service 201 14th Street SW Washington, DC 20250 Attn: Docket No. FS-2026-0100 Re: Travel Management; National Forest System Lands - Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement, 91 Fed. Reg. 54686 (Aug. 24, 2026), Docket No. FS-2026-0100 Dear U.S. Department o more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-795) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 9497). The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on Sept. 3, 2026. The House passed the bill on Sept. 16, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Congressional Direction Academic Partnerships.--The Committee recognizes the value of the Corps entering into cooperative agreements with certain universit more ST

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 -- 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: * * * Researchers Receive Prestigious $8.3 Million Federal Grant to Improve Access to Genetic Testing Sep 24, 2026 Takeaways: * The National Cancer Institute grant will fund 2DETECT, which aims to expand the identification of people who may benefit from cancer genetic testing, especially populations that ha more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 25 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * ICAC Release: AG Labrador Announces Sentencing of Latah County Man for Possession of Child Pornography and Enticing Minors Over the Internet * BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador has announced that Michael W. Arnold, Jr., 43, was convicted of two counts of Sexual Exploitation of a Child by Possession of Sexually Exploitative Material (Child Pornography) and one count of Enticing a Child Through Use of the Internet. Possession of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Gallego, Stanton, Ansari, Grijalva Press Trump Administration for Answers on Proposed Data Center on Public Lands * Lawmakers seek transparency on four Arizona proposals covering more than 3,000 acres of federal public land Arizona Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego, alongside Representatives Greg Stanton (D-AZ-04), Yassamin Ansari (D-AZ-03), and Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ-07), pressed Interior Secretary Doug Burgum for answers after more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 23, 2026 The Honorable Stephen Vaden Deputy Secretary U. S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 RE: Docket No. FS-2026-0100; Travel Management; National Forest System Lands Dear Deputy Secretary Vaden, Under Secretary Boren, and Chief Schultz: The Public Lands Council (PLC) appreciates the opportunity to provide  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 24, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, We write to demand answers on the Department of the Interior's (Department) reported plans to enable massive data center projects on federal publi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Risch Urges DOJ to Investigate ATF's Illegal Gun Registry * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Risch (R-Idaho) today sent a letter to the Department of Justice urging an immediate investigation into an illegal gun registry maintained by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). Federal law prohibits the creation and maintenance of a national gun registry. However, the ATF currently possesses more than 1.4 billion records relatin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Travel Management; National Forest System Lands, Docket FS-2026-0100 The Sawtooth Conservation & Recreation Alliance (SCRA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on USDA's consideration of revisions to the Forest Service Travel Management Rule, 36 CFR Part 212. SCRA is an Idaho nonprofit working to enhance recreation opportunities and support responsible management  more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Legislation * S. 365/H.R. 1729, a bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado. (Mr. Bennet/Rep. Neguse) * S. 462, a bill to provide for ec more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 25 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health Recognized by Vizient as 2026 Birnbaum Quality Leadership Top Performer Sep 24, 2026 For the 17th consecutive year, University of Utah Health has been recognized as a top ten performer in the 2026 Bernard A. Birnbaum, MD, Quality Leadership Ranking by Vizient, Inc. U of U Health was ranked #8 of 122 participating comprehensive academic medical centers nationwide in the 2026 Vizient Quality and Accountability Ran more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 25 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Volunteers Needed for 2026 Haunted Science Laboratory * The Idaho State University physics program needs your help with one of the area's most popular Halloween attractions. The ISU physics program and Kiwanis Club of Pocatello's Haunted Science Laboratory will return to the Bannock County Event Center in October. Volunteers are needed to help set up and prepare for the hundreds of local students who attend. The Haunted Science Lab features more than 50 e more PR