FERRUM, Virginia, July 18 -- Ferrum College issued the following news: * * * "Staying Alive in Bear Country" by Ferrum College Professor Emeritus Peter Crow to be Published July 30 Ferrum College Professor Emeritus of English Peter Crow spent decades creating stories featuring Old Joe Grady, a character he invented to keep young campers moving forward on long hikes and to entertain his own daughter and son. After retiring, Dr. Crow preserved the stories that were primarily told orally in a book that will be published July 30 as "Staying Aliv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * 90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk * The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted. The plains spotted skunk is currently found in Arkansas, Iowa, Kansas, Min more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 14 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news: * * * ACLU of Colorado Condemns Opening of Long-Shuttered Prison as Immigration Detention Facility ACLU of Colorado condemns the opening of a new immigration detention center in Colorado after The GEO Group, Inc (GEO) announces it was awarded a five-year contract to operate the facility in Hudson, Colorado. The GEO Group, Inc (GEO) announced on July 13, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has awarded GEO a five-year contra more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Rachel U. Greszler, senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing American Freedom Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. * * * My name is Rachel Greszler. I am a senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing Amer more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-Montana Applauds Senate Leadership's Tax Reform Proposal * HELENA, MT - Americans for Prosperity-Montana (AFP-MT) today announced its strong support for Senate leadership's tax reform proposal, which advances two of Governor Greg Gianforte's stated top priorities for his final legislative session: establishing a flat individual income tax and eliminating Montana's business equipment tax. These reforms move Montana more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegations that it engaged in a widespread, long-running sc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 17, 2026: * * * ALSOBROOKS JOINS 60+ COLLEAGUES IN COSPONSORING LEGISLATION TO HOLD PURCHASERS OF RUSSIAN OIL ACCOUNTABLE Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Darline Graham (R-SC), and over 60 members of the Senate in introducing the Senator Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Animal Welfare Institute issued the following news release: * * * Conservation Groups Across US Respond to Trump Administration's Attacks on Endangered Species Act The Trump Administration weakened the Endangered Species Act (ESA) with a final rulemaking that could open the door to widespread destruction of habitat for endangered wildlife by rescinding the regulatory definition of "harm" under the ESA. This is the first in a series of rollbacks aimed at dismantling the law that has saved iconic American wildlife fr more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 14 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks to Utah's nuclear future * On July 9, the American Nuclear Society hosted the third installment of its "Nuclear in the States" webinar series. This time, the webinar looked to the current landscape of Utah's nuclear sector-from its policy developments to ongoing projects to workforce needs. ANS CEO Craig Piercy, who led the discussion, was joined by Chris Hayter, cofounder of Hi Tech Solutions and founder more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Pharmaceutical 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 compensation OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlem more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce co more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to artificia more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal information of 6.9 million customers worldwide. States wi more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey 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 JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices,  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other states have announced a $29.6 million settlement wit more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases 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 (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner performs 'frozen elephant trunk' procedure in Northern Colorado * GREELEY, Colo. (July 14, 2026) -Cardiac surgeons at Banner North Colorado Medical Center in Greeley recently performed a highly complex surgery to rebuild a patient's aorta, the main artery carrying blood from the heart. As the first operation of its kind completed at the hospital, this milestone marks an expansion of access to highly specialized aortic care for  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Applauds DOI for Returning Management of Grizzly Bears to the West * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) for rolling back harmful Biden-era midnight regulations that prevented Wyoming and other states from independently managing grizzly bear populations. If finalized, the proposed rule would give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears while preserving  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Blasts Democrats for Blocking the National Defense Authorization Act * "By voting against the National Defense Authorization Act, Democrats are disrespecting American troops. Democrats are undermining American security. Democrats are jeopardizing American strength." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today blasted Democrats for blocking consideration of the annual National Defense Authorization Act. Senator B more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Honors the Life and Legacy of Senator Lindsey Graham * "The United States Senate will never see anyone quite like Lindsey Graham again. He was a happy warrior. He always put service before himself. And he believed in the Senate as an institution. He continued to shape it throughout his successful and his significant career. He helped make America safer and stronger. And Mr. President, I just join the entire Senate, and his friends and his more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: America is Worth Defending and Celebrating * "The contrast is clear. Democrats stand for high taxes, open borders, and lawlessness. Republicans stand for freedom, liberty, and American greatness. America is worth defending. America is worth celebrating. America is worth fighting for. That's what Republicans are committed to do. And that's what the people of Wyoming did over July 4." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, July 16 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU Foundation Announces Scholarship Honoring Legacy of Educators Shirley and Deanna Ridgway * The Black Hills State University Foundation is excited to announce a new endowed scholarship established by Barbara Ridgway in memory of her sisters-in-law, Shirley and Deanna Ridgway, two educators whose lives were dedicated to teaching and serving their communities. The Shirley and Deanna Ridgway Memorial Scholarship will support BHSU students pu more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Black Hills region offers same-day nose, throat appointments * July 13, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Black Hills is increasing access to nose and throat services for adults and children with the addition of same-day appointments for those concerns at the Sanford Health Sheridan Lake Road Clinic. A trusted nam more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- 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 Steve Pearce, BLM Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5686 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026- Dear Director Pearce, Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the proposed revisions t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership 609 5th Ave West Rock Springs, WY 82901 July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Comments on the BLM's Proposed Rule to Revise the Regulations for Grazing Administration Dear Mr. Pearce, V more ST

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Launches Wild Horse and Burro Placement Blitz * WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is launching a nationwide wild horse and burro private care placement blitz beginning July 23, in celebration of the Department of the Interior's Day of the American West and America's Freedom 250th anniversary. The campaign will include: Three in-person placement events: Cheyenne, Wyoming: July 20-23 Lebanon, Tenness more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 12, 2026 Steve Pearce, BLM Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5686 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026- 0001 Dear Director Pearce, Defenders of Wildlife submits the following comments in response to t more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Vermillion Ranch Limited Partnership 609 5th Ave West Rock Springs, WY 82901 July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Comments on the BLM's Proposed Rule to Revise the Regulations for Grazing Administration Dear Mr. Pearce, V more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Proposes Resource Management Plans for Northeast Wyoming, Nebraska * NEWCASTLE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management is proposing plans to guide resource management on public lands in northeast Wyoming and throughout Nebraska. If approved, the plans would provide for responsible use of America's public lands while managing threats to sensitive resources, address comments submitted by the public and cooperating ag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domestic energy, supporting job growth, and promoting eff more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 16, 2026 * * * Workers in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.16 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying major more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were down 0.2 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West Region fell 0.2 percent in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 4.3 percent. The food index and the all items less food and energy index both increased 0. more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * BLUMENTHAL & DARLINE GRAHAM INTRODUCE LEGISLATION WITH 60+ COSPONSORS TO HOLD PURCHASERS OF RUSSIAN OIL ACCOUNTABLE * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Today, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Darline Graham (R-SC) led more than 60 members of the Senate in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine. U.S. Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following opening statement on July 15, 2026, at a markup of three bills to combat the illicit drug crisis: * * * "Today's markup will focus on a few bills that work to combat the illicit drug crisis facing our communities, specifically targeting the growing threat posed by pill presses. "These bills work together to create regulatory framework that allows DEA to conduct oversight of a closed system of distrib more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Departm more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING July 13, 2026 VIA Federal eRulemaking Portal Stevan Pearce Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Departmen more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. * * * 710 10th Street, Suite 200 Golden, CO 80401 July 8, 2026 USDA-Forest Service Sidney Yates Building, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, 1SE Attn: Director-Policy Office Washington, DC 20250 RE: Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Forest Service Programs To Whom It May Concern, Thank more ST

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Colorado, will repatriate two sacred cultural items under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science will repatriate two sacred objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after determining they are culturally affiliated with the Northern Arapaho Tribe of the Wind River Reservation, Wyoming. T more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $800,000 for Small Businesses Developing Environmental Technologies in Colorado, Wyoming * PAGE Technologies, Inc., and Acadian Research & Development, LLC, will receive $400K each DENVER - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced $800,000 in funding to two recipients to develop and commercialize environmental technologies through EPA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. EPA is one of 11 fe more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes to Approve Alabama's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of Alabama's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal government to the state. This proposal advances EPA's mission to Unleash American E more PR

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 17 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center completes structural steel for expansion project Officials hold beam-topping ceremony to mark milestone - WILKES-BARRE, Pa. - Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center has completed steel frame construction on its expansion and modernization project, keeping work on pace to open the hospital's new 11-story patient tower in 2028. Geisinger officials and community partners held a beam-topping ceremony on Wednes more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Global Safety Principles Alliance, Dubois, Wyoming, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the modernization of regulations for transporting hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems. GSPA emphasized the need for a cautious, phased, and risk-based regulatory approach given that existing Hazardous Materials Regulations were not designed with autonomous systems in mind. GSPA highlighted that auton more ST

BOISE, Idaho, July 15 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little applauds Trump administration's proposal to return greater grizzly bear management to states * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte, Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Director Brian Nesvik Tuesday in Montana to announce a proposed federal rule that would provide states with greater flexibility to manage recovered grizzly bear  more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 14 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte, Secretary Burgum Announce Grizzly Bear Management Returns to the States * * July 14 2026 GALLATIN COUNTY, Mont. - Joined by Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Idaho Governor Brad Little, and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is publishing a proposed rule change that will give states more flexibility to manage grizzly bears in areas wh more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Andrew D. Herlihy to the El Paso County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Andrew D. Herlihy to the El Paso County Court in the 4th Judicial District. The appointment fills the vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable D. Denise Peacock, and is effective August 1, 2026. Mr. Herlihy is a District Court Magistrate in the 4th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2025. His docket consist more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for a hearing on markup of eight bills at 10 a.m. on July 22, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building: Agenda: * H.R. 309 (Rep. Nehls), "National Law Enforcement Officers Remembrance, Support and Community Outreach Act" * H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center". * H.R. 4219 (Rep. Case), "National Wildlif more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release: * * * Trump administration signals steps to remove grizzly bear Endangered Species Act protections Department of Interior announces policy changes are underway, despite fewer than 2,000 remaining in isolated populations across the Lower 48 states - Trump administration leaders and some Western state governors appeared to announce a new policy shift aimed at removing Endangered Species Act protections for grizzly more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Improving chronic conditions through Banner-sponsored nutritional program * PHOENIX (July 17, 2026) -For Amber Marie Reyes and others managing their disease often comes down to what they can afford to eat. A Banner Health-sponsored program that includes a nutrition and food care platform is changing the lives of people like Reyes in an excellent example of Banner's impact on the community it serves. The effort, under Banner's Medica more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Women and Girls Miss Out On Another Opportunity to Privacy and Equality Independent Women commits to supporting renewed efforts to advance Stand With Women legislation next session. - CONCORD, NH -- On the heels of the Supreme Court ruling that Title IX reflects biological sex and not gender identity, New Hampshire leaders have missed an opportunity to enact Independent Wom more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement approved Montana's amendment clarifying compliance standards for coal mine siltation structures during extraordinary storm events. The Office has approved an amendment to Montana's regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, clarifying how compliance with siltation structure construction requirements will be evaluated when pond capacity is exceeded because of extraordinary storm events. M more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Aims to Protect Five Imperiled Freshwater Animals in California, Oregon, Nevada * PORTLAND, Ore. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to protect five imperiled freshwater species from the Great Basin under the Endangered Species Act. The Service failed to issue timely findings on the Center's petitions to protect the Alvord chub, a desert fish from Oregon  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Lummis Introduces Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026 to Clarify Clean Water Act Exemptions Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced the Farmers and Ranchers Relief Act of 2026, a bill to strengthen and clarify Clean Water Act Section 404(f) exemptions for farmers, ranchers, and landowners conducting routine land and water management activities. "Farmers and ranchers shouldn't need a team of lawyers just to maintain  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million  more PR

HELENA, Montana, July 12 -- The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * RHTP Center of Excellence Advisory Council Appointments Made Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) Director Charlie Brereton today announced appointments to the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) Center of Excellence (CoE) Advisory Council. The purpose of the Advisory Council is to ensure that Initiative 2 priorities in Montana's federally approved rural health transformat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc. P.O. Box 468 - Lewistown, MT 59457 @fergusmt.gov Board of Directors Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Miles Hutton, Secretary Shane Gorder, Vice President Fergus County Blaine County Richland County John Fahlgren Mark Morse Valley County Yellowstone County July 13th, 2026 Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazin more ST

CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and m more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * National Elk Refuge Confirms Second Chronic Wasting Disease Case * JACKSON, Wyo. - The National Elk Refuge has confirmed a second case of chronic wasting disease detected in an elk on the refuge and has released an updated response plan outlining ongoing monitoring, management, and surveillance efforts. The dead elk, estimated to be three to five-years-old, was found in late April and was sent to the Wyoming Game a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260 Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279 MINNESOTA St. Louis County Alice Nettell Tower, 550 North Third Avenue, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * New Oil Pipelines Being Planned by Canada to Export Alberta Oil * Key Takeaways 1 Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and others have been looking to diversify oil exports to countries other than the United States and lessen the country's reliance on U.S. infrastructure. 2 It is now planning to build several pipelines to increase oil exports to Asia from its west coast and, eventually, to supply oil to Europe from the east.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- The Niobrara County Commissioners and Niobrara Conservation District, Lusk, Wyoming, have provided comprehensive public comment to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding proposed updates to Bureau of Land Management grazing regulations. Their feedback emphasizes the essential role of grazing in maintaining public land health, supporting rural economies, and promoting multiple uses of federal lands. The county officials highlighted the significant impacts of federal land management decisions on adjacent private and more ST

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 15 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Oklahoma Ends the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth * OKLAHOMA CITY (July 15, 2026) - In partnership with the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Governor Stitt announced that Oklahoma will join the states that have chosen to end the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipartisan milest more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Nicholas Hayman, Oklahoma state geologist and president-elect of the Association of American State Geologists, Norman, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify regarding the U.S. Geo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT Docket No.: BLM-2026-0001 Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska Federal Register: Vol. 91, No. 91, May 12, 2026 Date Submitted: July 13, 2026 Submitted by: Frank Hammett, John Day, Oregon 97845 To Whom It May Concern at the Bureau of Land Management: My name is more ST

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, July 15 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Proposed Revisions to Grizzly Bear Conservation Advance Tailored Conservation Strategies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service's proposed revisions to grizzly bear conservation under the Endangered Species Act section 4(d) support increased responsibility in state-led management and tailored conservation strategies. While still listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act, the proposed more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of an agreement negotiated with U.S. Senator Lindsey  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipu more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15 * HANKINSON, N.D. - The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinic is set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW. Services at the Sanford Hankinson Clinic will immediately include primary care, laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Future plans call for behavioral health services to be available at the clinic. The Sanford Hankinson Clinic wi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable * Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Darline Graham (R-S.C.) who le more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Burgum Returns Management of Grizzly Bears to the West * BOZEMAN - Today, the Department of the Interior announced a revised proposal to increase management flexibility for grizzly bears in areas where the species has met, and in many cases exceeded, federal recovery benchmarks. The updated management proposal ensures the Endangered Species Act is being used as Congress intended while continuing to support the species' long-term con more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Burgum Returns Management of Grizzly Bears to the West * BOZEMAN - Today, the Department of the Interior announced a revised proposal to increase management flexibility for grizzly bears in areas where the species has met, and in many cases exceeded, federal recovery benchmarks. The updated management proposal ensures the Endangered Species Act is being used as Congress intended while continuing to support  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement: * * * Lummis Statement On The Death Of Senator Lindsey Graham Cheyenne, WY - Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement on the death of Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC): "I am shocked and deeply saddened by the sudden death of my friend, Senator Lindsey Graham," said Lummis. "Lindsey was a tireless voice for South Carolina and an unwavering champion of a strong America and our allies. My prayers are with his family, especially hi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Introduces Bill Requiring Insurers to Cover Restorative Care Following Harmful Gender Transition Procedures * Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) introduced the Treatment and Restoration Uniformity and Transparency in Health Coverage (TRUTH in Coverage) Act, legislation requiring private health insurance plans that cover gender transition procedures to also cover medically necessary care for patients experien more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Shaheen Joins Blumenthal and Darline Graham in Introducing Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine - Today, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ran more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission approved 21 consumptive water use projects and two institutional withdrawals during June 2026, according to a notice published July 14. The approvals cover June 1 through June 30 and were issued under the commission's approval-by-rule process in 18 CFR 806.22(e) and (f). Two projects received approvals under section 806.22(e): Pennsylvania College of Technology in Williamsport City, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, for consumptive use of up to 0.0630 million gallons per day, a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far * Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data shows that since the war began on February 28, Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Finalizes Rule Downlisting the Razorback Sucker * DENVER - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has finalized a rule downlisting the razorback sucker from an endangered to a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The action is accompanied by a 4(d) rule that allows limited take of the fish for actions associated with the species' conservation. Listed as endangered in 1991, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Colin Williams, coordinator of the Mineral Resources Program at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative. * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on the U.S. Geological  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. College of Agriculture, Biotechnology & Natural Resources EXTENSION | EXPERIMENT STATION AGRICULTURE, VETERINARY & RANGELAND SCIENCES Elko County Office | 701 Walnut Street Elko, Nevada 89801 775-738-7291 775-753-7843 fax extension.unr.edu www.unr.edu/avrs July 13, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630), Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Roo more ST

SPOKANE, Washington, July 15 -- Gonzaga University issued the following news: * * * UW-GU Students Research with Providence Heart Institute Surgeons The University of Washington-Gonzaga University (UW-GU) Health Partnership has launched the Heart Institute Scholars Program, a two-year, longitudinal experience that teams up medical school and undergraduate health sciences students with physicians to conduct cutting-edge cardiothoracic research. The program, which kicked off in June, is a collaboration between the UW School of Medicine (UWSOM more PR

WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Lawrence County, South Dakota as Natural Disaster Area Due to Drought * Wyoming This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Nine Idaho Counties as Primary Natural Disaster Areas * Two contiguous Counties in Utah are eligible for assistance Utah This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various r more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Economic Research Service issued the following Economic Information Bulletin on July 9, 2026, entitled "The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Food Security: Insights From Administrative Records." Here are excerpts: * * * Key Points * This report investigates how survey misreporting of participation in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) affects our understanding of the relationship between SNAP and food security. * Many SNAP respondents do not i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 16 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Western States Sign Joint Statement of Agreement on Regional Transmission, Endorsing WestTEC Roadmap and Creating Multi-State Permitting Task Force By Camille Norton, NASEO On June 30, 2026, 11 Western states signed the Western Transmission Joint Statement of Agreement for a Stronger, More Connected Western Grid. The first-of-its-kind Joint Statement of Agreement supports the Western Transmission Expansion Coa more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Wicker, Darline Graham, Blumenthal, and Shaheen Introduce Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable Today, U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-MS), Darline Graham (R-SC), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) joined more than 60 members of the Senate in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil and gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in U more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 15 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Statement: Increased Grizzly Bear Killing Under Proposed Rule Would Harm Species Recovery Proposed rule retains 'threatened' status for grizzlies under the Endangered Species Act - MISSOULA, Mont. - Today, Secretary of Interior Doug Burgum and the governors of Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana announced a forthcoming 4(d) rule for grizzly bears that would lead to more dead grizzly bears and stymy species recovery if adopted. Despite record more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 17 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Increased Grizzly Bear Killing Under Proposed Rule Would Harm Species Recovery Proposed rule retains 'threatened' status for grizzlies under the Endangered Species Act - MISSOULA, Mont. - Yesterday, the Trump Administration released a proposed rule to weaken Endangered Species Act (ESA) protections for grizzly bears by handing significant management authority over to hostile state governments in the northern Rockies. Grizzly bears more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 12 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WDE Seeks Public Comment on K-12 Language and Literacy Program Chapter 57 Rules The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 57 Rules on the K-12 Language and Literacy Program (formerly Chapter 56). Comments may be submitted online or via email to claudia.ladd@wyo.gov until 11:59 p.m. on August 28, 2026. See the public comment form to view the statement of reasons for the changes and the strike more PR

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 17 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following commentary on July 16, 2026: * * * "Lead, follow, or get out of the way," is a phrase coined by my great uncle, General George Patton. It was also a favorite of Lee Iacocca's, a champion of American industry and leadership. Both men did incredible things for our country, one leading the Third Army on their way to winning an impossible war against unspeakable evil and the other, helping to lead an industry out of near certain bankruptcy while helping to revitalize  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Wyoming Air Guardsmen Activate for Wildland Firefighting in Western U.S. * The Wyoming Air National Guard's 153rd Airlift Wing was activated July 13 to support wildland firefighting operations in the western United States, wing officials announced. The National Multi-Agency Coordinating Group at the National Interagency Fire Center in Boise, Idaho, requested four modular airborne firefighting system-capable C-130s from the War Department in response to incr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Department of Environmental Quality To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming's environment for the benefit of current and future generations. Mark Gordon, Governor Todd Parfitt, Director July 13, 2026 The Honorable Lee Zeldin Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Submitted electronic more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- 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 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management Attn: Steve Pearce, BLM Director 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: BLM-2026-0001 RE: Wyoming County Commissioners Association Comment on Bureau of Land Management's Proposed Grazing Rule Dear Director Pearce, On behalf of the Wyoming Count more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wyoming State Engineer Requests Clarification on Federal Grazing Water Rights Regulation to Include State Joint Ownership Requirement STATE ENGINEER'S OFFICE HERSCHLER BUILDING, 2-W CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82002 (307) 777-6150 seo.wyo.gov MARK GORDON BRANDON GEBHART, P.E. GOVERNOR STATE ENGINEER July 13, 2026 Director, Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the I more ST