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Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
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Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee:
"In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republican-appointed justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett have apparently opted to just give Democrats everything they want including
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FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable
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Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee:
"In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republican-appointed justices John Roberts and Amy Coney Barrett have apparently opted to just give Democrats everything they want includingan election month voting where ballots are counted no matter how late they arrive after Election Day. Arguing there is no prohibition against late ballots, the nation's highest court has effectively made Election Day a dead letter. Now, the only resort for the American people who want to restore same-day voting is for Congress to pass another statute to clarify what federal law has already stated for more than a century was 'the day for the election...' This ruling is regrettable and will prove Stalin's maxim that it is not those who vote, but those who count the ballots that decide everything."
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Original text here: https://getliberty.org/2026/06/election-month-ruling-by-supreme-court-regrettable/
'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
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July 15, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House for passing the Sunshine Protection Act and urged the Senate to do the same:
"The House has finally passed legislation that will end standard time once and for all. No more sunsets in the middle of the
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FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 9 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
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July 15, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House for passing the Sunshine Protection Act and urged the Senate to do the same:
"The House has finally passed legislation that will end standard time once and for all. No more sunsets in the middle of theafternoon. It's about time. Nobody likes the constant clock changes. The fact is that under current law, there was never a way to opt out of standard time whereas states were permitted to opt out of daylight savings time if they really wanted to, as Arizona and Hawaii do. School districts can always have starting bells later to compensate if there is concern about later sunrises during the winter months, although it's worth noting almost all districts are already on Christmas vacation during the shortest days. Clearly, based on the House vote, and unanimous passage of practically identical legislation by the Senate in 2022, and the President's support, daylight savings time is far more popular. But really, it's just let's pick a time and stick with it. Compromise if needs be: shave a half hour off standard time. Anything's better than the clock changes, and the early sunsets in the winter are frankly depressing. But the bill's fine the way it is. It is time for the Senate to immediately take up this common sense, bipartisan legislation, stop switching the clocks and let the sun shine into the evening for good."
For media availability contact Americans for Limited Government at media@limitgov.org.
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Original text here: https://getliberty.org/2026/07/its-about-time-alg-praises-house-passage-of-sunshine-protection-act-urges-senate-passage/
PLC Urges Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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PLC Urges Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers.
The legislation would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states returning management authority to the states and is the Senate companion to the
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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PLC Urges Senate to Pass Bill Delisting Gray Wolf
Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) urged the Senate to pass S. 1306 and thanked Senator Ron Johnson R-Wis., for elevating this critical issue on behalf of livestock producers.
The legislation would reissue the 2020 rule delisting gray wolves in the lower 48 states returning management authority to the states and is the Senate companion to thePet and Livestock Protection Act, which passed the House in late 2025 with bipartisan support. Earlier today, Sen. Johnson took to the Senate floor and sought unanimous consent to pass the legislation.
While the request was met with an objection, PLC remains committed to advancing this commonsense measure and urge Senate leadership to give the bill the consideration it deserves.
"The science has been clear across both Democrat and Republican administrations: the gray wolf has recovered. Animal activist groups have weaponized the Endangered Species Act in court to keep wolves listed, leaving rural communities to manage abundant apex predator populations with limited tools. Ranchers and rural communities across the West face economic and emotional strain as wolf populations that prey on livestock and pets. We strongly urge the Senate to pass this critical legislation and restore state management authority," said Tim Canterbury, PLC president and Colorado rancher.
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Original text here: https://publiclandscouncil.org/news/details/49858/plc-urges-senate-to-pass-bill-delisting-gray-wolf
[Category: Environment]
Operation Homefront Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release:
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Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development
National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Breanna "Bre" Baer as its Vice President of Field Development. In this capacity, Baer is responsible for the strategy and total revenue raised by fundraising field staff, overseeing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to build strong partnerships with corporate and foundation funders dedicated to local support of Operation Homefront's mission.
"I am thrilled to join
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SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release:
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Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes New Vice President of Field Development
National military nonprofit Operation Homefront(R) has named Breanna "Bre" Baer as its Vice President of Field Development. In this capacity, Baer is responsible for the strategy and total revenue raised by fundraising field staff, overseeing the tools, resources, and guidance needed to build strong partnerships with corporate and foundation funders dedicated to local support of Operation Homefront's mission.
"I am thrilled to joinOperation Homefront to make a difference for the military and veteran families who sacrifice so much for our country. The opportunity to combine my fundraising experience with such a meaningful mission is incredibly exciting, and I look forward to building relationships and expanding much-needed support for these very deserving families," said Baer.
Baer is an accomplished fundraising professional with nearly 25 years of experience driving revenue growth, cultivating strategic partnerships, and advancing volunteer engagement across national nonprofit organizations. Her career spans chapter, regional, and national leadership roles.
Most recently, she served as Vice President, Field Development and Operations at the National Psoriasis Foundation, where she directed the organization's field fundraising strategy, oversaw and developed a team of regional fundraising professionals, and collaborated with corporate partners to expand high-value sponsorship opportunities. She has also held fundraising leadership positions with the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and Blood Cancers United (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society), consistently surpassing revenue goals while strengthening volunteer engagement and community impact.
Known for her collaborative leadership style, Baer excels at aligning day-to-day operations with long-term organizational priorities, helping teams achieve sustainable growth and mission-driven results.
"Bre's success developing high-value partnerships and exceeding ambitious revenue goals will be invaluable as we continue expanding support for the families of our nation's service members and veterans,' said Regan Huneycutt, Operation Homefront Chief Revenue Officer. "We look forward to the meaningful contributions she will make in advancing Operation Homefront's mission."
Baer earned her Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.
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About Operation Homefront:
Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit organization whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so that they can thrive - not simply struggle to get by - in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. Recognized for superior performance by leading independent charity oversight groups, 85 percent of Operation Homefront expenditures go directly to programs that support tens of thousands of military families each year. Operation Homefront provides critical financial assistance, transitional and permanent housing, and family support services to prevent short-term needs from turning into chronic, long-term struggles. Thanks to the generosity of our donors and the support from thousands of volunteers, Operation Homefront proudly serves America's military families. For more information, visit OperationHomefront.org.
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Original text here: https://operationhomefront.org/oh-welcomes-vp-of-field-development/
[Category: Sociological]
Hispanic Federation-Led Coalition Secures Win as the Senate Blocks Politicized OMB Grants Rule
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation-Led Coalition Secures Win as the Senate Blocks Politicized OMB Grants Rule
The U.S. Senate voted earlier this week for a bipartisan funding deal that will continue funding the government until mid-December and block the Office of Management and Budget's proposed overhaul of federal grantmaking rules. The blocking
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NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation-Led Coalition Secures Win as the Senate Blocks Politicized OMB Grants Rule
The U.S. Senate voted earlier this week for a bipartisan funding deal that will continue funding the government until mid-December and block the Office of Management and Budget's proposed overhaul of federal grantmaking rules. The blockingof the OMB's proposed rule is a result of advocacy by nonprofit organizations, especially Hispanic Federation who led more than 150 community-based organizations to formally oppose the rule last month. The measure prevents OMB from handing political appointees' unprecedented authority over congressionally appropriated grants. Below is a statement from Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of Hispanic Federation, about this deal.
"Earlier this summer, Hispanic Federation led more than 150 organizations to denounce the OMB's proposed rule that would hand political appointees the power to decide which projects deserve funding based on partisan loyalty, not community need. The rule prioritizes politics over an organization's ability to serve vulnerable communities. The comments from our network demonstrate the importance of subject-matter experts having the opportunity to guide Congressional allocations. It is also notable that this rule has resulted in over 50,000 public comments; showing that the people have great concern over the misuse of federal funds to support political agendas.
The Senate listened to our warnings and blocked these proposals for now, but the House must still take action. The Senate's bipartisan decision to block the OMB's proposed rule shows what happens when nonprofits stand together and speak out. It is imperative that Congressionally appropriated funds for Congressionally authorized programs continue to be spent the way Congress intended: not based on the political agendas of executive appointees.
We are grateful that the Senate held firm in demanding that funds be overseen by subject-matter experts who can direct our tax dollars toward projects that support communities in need, like housing support, Head Start, and healthcare. We urge the House to follow the Senate's bipartisan lead and protect their constituents by blocking this OMB rule. We are proud of the coalition we built to stop this rule, and we're not done - we will keep fighting to make this block permanent and ensure that the rule is rescinded."
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About Hispanic Federation
Hispanic Federation (HF) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization, founded in 1990, committed to empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, with a focus on low-income, marginalized, and immigrant Latine. With programs in 43 states and territories, HF's focus areas include immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement, disaster relief, philanthropy, education, health, and the environment. HF also maintains ongoing public education campaigns and meets the organizational development needs of its member agencies through grant-making and capacity-building assistance.
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Original text here: https://www.hispanicfederation.org/news/hispanic-federation-led-coalition-secures-win-as-the-senate-blocks-politicized-omb-grants-rule/
[Category: Political]
Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability After the Death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall
NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability after the Death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, NJ -- Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran father, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while detained at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center. He is the second person to die after being detained at
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NEW YORK, Aug. 6 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release:
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Hispanic Federation Calls for Accountability after the Death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo at Delaney Hall
NEWARK, NJ -- Edwin Jovanny Lopez Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran father, died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency while detained at the Delaney Hall Immigration Detention Center. He is the second person to die after being detained atDelaney Hall in less than a year, following the death of Jean Wilson Brutus in December. Below is a statement from Frankie Miranda, President and CEO of Hispanic Federation.
The death of Edwin Lopez Cornejo is not an isolated tragedy. It is the second death in less than a year at Delaney Hall: a facility that detainees and their families have described for months as unsafe, unsanitary, and unaccountable. These dire conditions have led to hunger strikes and repeated warnings by elected officials and community leaders. This Administration has seen more than 50 deaths in ICE custody, and Edwin is now tragically among that group.
Every time a tragedy occurs within a detention center, the same pattern unfolds: zero accountability, dismissal, delay, and a refusal to allow meaningful oversight. We warned that allocating more funding to aggressive immigration enforcement without enacting guardrails would result in even more human and civil rights violations while also putting people's lives and wellbeing at risk. Our warnings were ignored and now we are seeing exacerbated inhumane detention conditions happening on American soil, in our own backyards.
Hispanic Federation calls on Congress to restore and protect its authority to oversee and inspect conditions for Delaney Hall as well as every other ICE facility across the country. We are calling for a guarantee of what should never have been in question - access to timely medical care, legal representation, and policies that recognize the basic human dignity for every person in immigrant detention. Hispanic Federation has been adamant in demanding guardrails and basic protections, and each passing day shows just how essential they are to preserve life, safety, and dignity.
Our hearts are with Edwin's daughter, mother, and family, and every family worried about their loved ones inside Delaney Hall."
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About Hispanic Federation
Hispanic Federation (HF) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization, founded in 1990, committed to empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, with a focus on low-income, marginalized, and immigrant Latine. With programs in 43 states and territories, HF's focus areas include immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement, disaster relief, philanthropy, education, health, and the environment. HF also maintains ongoing public education campaigns and meets the organizational development needs of its member agencies through grant-making and capacity-building assistance.
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Original text here: https://www.hispanicfederation.org/news/hispanic-federation-calls-for-accountability-after-the-death-of-edwin-lopez-cornejo-at-delaney-hall/
[Category: Political]
Delhi's Power Sector is Transition-ready, But Needs Rooftop Solar, Storage, and Market Enablers to Meet Rising Demand Peaks, Finds IEEFA-Ember Study
LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Delhi's power sector is transition-ready, but needs rooftop solar, storage, and market enablers to meet rising demand peaks, finds IEEFA-Ember study
The city's reliable power distribution, strong policy support, and growing distributed renewable energy resources provide a solid foundation for an energy transition pathway.
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Delhi's power sector has established a strong foundation for the clean energy transition through reliable electricity supply, efficient
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LAKEWOOD, Ohio, Aug. 6 (TNSbrep) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following news release:
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Delhi's power sector is transition-ready, but needs rooftop solar, storage, and market enablers to meet rising demand peaks, finds IEEFA-Ember study
The city's reliable power distribution, strong policy support, and growing distributed renewable energy resources provide a solid foundation for an energy transition pathway.
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Delhi's power sector has established a strong foundation for the clean energy transition through reliable electricity supply, efficientpower distribution companies (DISCOMs), and supportive clean energy policies. However, meeting the capital's rapidly growing electricity demand while reducing emissions will increasingly depend on expanding distributed renewable energy, energy storage, and demand-side flexibility, finds a new study by the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) and Ember.
According to the study, titled 'Delhi's electricity transition challenges and opportunities: A SCOPE study', the city has certain unique characteristics such as limited land availability, negligible scope for expanding large-scale power generation, and growing electricity demand driven by cooling, commercial activity, and transport electrification. The study looks at Delhi's electricity transition through the lens of SCOPE -- (S)trength, (C)omplexities and (O)pportunities, (P)olicies, and (E)nablers.
While the city has successfully met record peak electricity demand in recent years, growing night-time demand peaks will require investment in battery energy storage, smarter electricity pricing, and demand-side flexibility to maintain grid reliability and reduce dependence on fossil fuel-based electricity generation.
Unlike other states, Delhi generates only a small proportion of the electricity it consumes and relies heavily on power allocated from central generating stations and electricity purchases from neighbouring states. As of June 2026, Delhi had around 7,544 megawatts (MW) of allocated generation capacity. The study notes that this dependence on external procurement reflects structural constraints such as limited land availability.
"Delhi requires a different transition pathway from that of most Indian states. Rather than relying on utility-scale renewable energy buildout within its geographical boundaries, Delhi's transition will depend on optimising clean power procurement, scaling rooftop solar and storage, improving energy efficiency, enabling demand-side flexibility, and leveraging power markets." said Tanya Rana, Energy Analyst, South Asia, IEEFA, and lead author of the report.
Delhi's energy requirement reached 38,482 million units (MU) in financial year (FY) 2026, accounting for around 2.2% of India's total energy requirement. Domestic consumers accounted for more than half of total electricity consumption, highlighting the importance of residential demand in shaping the city's electricity system.
"The study shows that Delhi has built strengths in distribution sector performance, power procurement planning, and distributed renewable energy. As electricity demand continues to grow, particularly during night-time hours, these strengths provide a strong foundation for the next phase of the energy transition. That next phase will increasingly depend on scaling rooftop solar along with building energy storage, enhancing energy efficiency, and long-term futuristic planning to procure clean electricity that can meet electrification-led rising demand." said Ruchita Shah, Energy Analyst, Asia, Ember, and co-author of the study.
The study identifies distributed renewable energy as one of Delhi's largest opportunities for decarbonisation. Installed distributed solar capacity reached 446MW by June 2026 following sustained policy support, consumer awareness initiatives, and financial incentives. The city can achieve further growth by streamlining approval processes, expanding net-metering provisions, and continuing support for rooftop solar deployment through consumer incentives under initiatives such as the Delhi Solar Energy Policy and Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.
Delhi has also introduced several initiatives including Green Energy Open Access regulations, approval of a pilot for peer-to-peer rooftop solar electricity trading, and a new electric vehicle (EV) policy that proposes stronger electrification targets, expanded charging infrastructure, and measures to strengthen the EV ecosystem.
"The study has identified several opportunities to further strengthen Delhi's transition readiness. These include accelerating deployment of battery energy storage systems, improving energy efficiency in buildings, expanding smart meter installation, solar-hour-aligned time-of-day (ToD) tariffs, increasing participation in green electricity market segments, and further developing peer to peer trading projects," said Saloni Sachdeva Michael, Lead Energy Specialist, South Asia, IEEFA.
Read the full report: Delhi's electricity transition challenges and opportunities: A SCOPE study (https://ieefa.org/sites/default/files/2026-08/Delhi%E2%80%99s%20electricity%20transition%20challenges%20and%20opportunities.pdf)
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About IEEFA: The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) examines issues related to energy markets, trends, and policies. IEEFA's mission is to accelerate the transition to a diverse, sustainable and profitable energy economy. (ieefa.org)
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About Ember: Ember is an independent energy think tank that aims to accelerate the clean energy transition with data and policy. It creates targeted data insights to advance policies that urgently shift the world to a clean, electrified energy future. (Ember-energy.org)
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Original text here: https://ieefa.org/articles/delhis-power-sector-transition-ready-needs-rooftop-solar-storage-and-market-enablers-meet
[Category: Energy]
