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News Tipoffs - Wyoming Editors Newsletter for Thursday February 12, 2026 ( 19 items )  

$1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * $1M Gift to UW Establishes New Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory A transformative $1 million gift from Richard and Marilyn Lynch has made possible the creation of the Richard and Marilyn Lynch Multidisciplinary Advanced Stimulation Laboratory in the University of Wyoming's Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering. The gift, made through a donor-advised fund to the UW Foundation, will  more

'USGS Climate Report Maps Urgent Grassland Conservation Needs in Changing North Central Landscapes'
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Scientific Investigations Report 2025-5018-A, titled 'Grassland Management Priorities for the North Central Region--Background, Methods, Goals, Challenges, Opportunities, and Information Needs,' edited by Christine D. Miller Hesed and Heather M. Yocum and prepared in cooperation with the University of Colorado Boulder. Released in 2026 from USGS headquarters in Reston, Virginia, the 108 page online report serves as Chapter A   more

Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate's Kids Online Safety Act
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate's Kids Online Safety Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today called on Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748, to protect children and their data. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General James a  more

Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today, together with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter was circulated to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideratio  more

Attorney General Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate's Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to House and Senate l  more

Banner Health Pioneers Advanced Treatment for Complex Coronary Disease
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 12 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health pioneers advanced treatment for complex coronary disease New technology unveiled at Banner's inaugural Scottsdale Interventional Forum conference * Banner Health is revolutionizing the treatment of complex coronary disease through an innovative strategic partnership with Heartflow, a cutting-edge technology company specializing in cardiovascular disease. This groundbreaking collaboration combi  more

Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Advance Senate Kids Online Safety Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Advance Senate Kids Online Safety Act * Washington, D.C. - February 10, 2026 -Today the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general to congressional leadership urging support for the Sena  more

Experience The Best of the West Spring Skiing Conditions at Four Seasons and Residences Jackson Hole
TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 11 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Experience The Best of the West Spring Skiing Conditions at Four Seasons and Residences Jackson Hole * With more than 227 inches (5.7 metres) of snow blanketing the Tetons this season - and additional snow in the forecast - Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole offers an unforgettable spring break ski getaway for families and friends. Located at the base of Ja  more

Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence
NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: Report Shows How Small Towns Benefit From Route-Based Tourism as Economic Development
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * New Report Shows How Small Towns Benefit From Route-Based Tourism as Economic Development The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has published a new report examining how small towns have successfully used route-based tourism as a valuable strategy for economic development. The report, titled "The Byways Report: The Scenic Route to Rural Prosperity" frames the issue thr  more

ICYMI: Top Takeaways From Full Committee Hearing on Restoring Integrity in Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Top Takeaways from Full Committee Hearing on Restoring Integrity in Federal Elections Yesterday, the Committee on House Administration held a Full Committee Hearing titled, "Make Elections Great Again: How to Restore Trust and Integrity in Federal Elections." Witnesses: * The Honorable Chuck Gray, Wyoming Secretary of State   more

Lummis Introduces Legislation to Protect States From Unfair Clean Air Act Penalties
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Lummis Introduces Legislation to Protect States from Unfair Clean Air Act Penalties U.S. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today introduced legislation to ensure fair and consistent air quality designations by clarifying that states will not be penalized under the Clean Air Act for emissions originating outside U.S. borders. The Foreign Emissions and Nonattainment Clarification for   more

No Labels Issues Commentary: Do You Have to Show ID to Vote? Congress Is About to Weigh In
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Feb. 10, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Do You Have to Show ID to Vote? Congress Is About to Weigh In The SAVE Act would create a national photo ID requirement for federal elections and require proof of citizenship to register. Here's what's in the bill and why it matters. * Most Americans assume you have to prove you're a U.S. c  more

Ranking Member Morelle Led Committee Dems in Daylong Fight Against Republicans' Election Takeover Attempts
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Morelle Led Committee Dems in Daylong Fight Against Republicans' Election Takeover Attempts Committee Dems' Legislation Offered in Rules Committee to Address Real Demands Like Congressional Stock Ban Rejected by House Republicans * Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, led Committe  more

Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders share optimism for future of rural care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders joined more than 1,000 rural health leaders this week in Texas to commit to advancing rural health and providing quality care for patients and communities. The 2026 AHA Rural Health Care Leadership Conference, concludes today in San Antonio. The conference has featured top rur  more

Southern Miss Students Advance to National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition in Atlanta
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 11 -- The University of Southern Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Southern Miss Students Advance to National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition in Atlanta Students in The University of Southern Mississippi's Sport Management program will compete in the National Collegiate Sport Sales Competition (NCSSC) face-to-face event Feb. 24-25, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, home of the NBA's Atlanta Hawks. Southern Miss will be represented by seniors Heath D  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways * At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to sto  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers From Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean   more

UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Feb. 12 (TNSrpt) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute Releases New Greenhouse 100 Suppliers Index Tracking Corporate Fossil Fuel Emissions Top 10 companies linked to 44% of U.S. fossil fuel-related greenhouse gas emissions; report may be last to use federal data slated for suspension * Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) tod  more