CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 24 -- The American Osteopathic Foundation issued the following news: The AOF is pleased to recognize Thomas Mohr, MS, DO, FACOI, FAOGME as the 2023 AOF W. Douglas Ward, Ph.D. Educator of the Year Currently Dean of the Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSUCOM), Dr. Mohr has extensive experience in Osteopathic medical education. Dr. Mohr joined SHSU-COM from the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine (ICOM), where he served as Dean and Chief Ac  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 24 -- The National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners issued the following news release: Paul Kjellander, administrator at the Idaho Governor's Office of Energy, was awarded the Jan Brinch Award for Collaboration in Public Service by the National Council on Electricity Policy at its Annual Meeting on September 27 and 28, 2023. The Brinch Award was established by NCEP in 2019 in memory of Jeannette "Jan" Brinch, to honor public servants who similarly view their pos  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The National Potato Council issued the following statement on Oct. 25, 2023: * * * The National Potato Council (NPC) welcomed today's election of Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) as Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Congratulations to Speaker Johnson," said NPC's 2023 President RJ Andrus of Idaho. "We are excited that the House can return to its important work. Speaker Johnson's encouraging statements about the Farm Bill and restarting the appropriations process a  more