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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * 2026 Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett * National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett is set to embark on a 2026 tour for his initiative, " Behold, the Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Barnett will travel to Chattanooga, Tennessee; Duluth, Minnesota; and Bar Harbor/Milbridge, Maine in the spring, and Cody, Wyom  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Fourth Quarter and Full-Year 2025 Results, Reaffirms Long-Term Growth Outlook * * Full-year GAAP earnings of $6.70 per share and operating earnings of $5.97 per share * 56 GW of incremental load by 2030, up from 28 GW in October, all backed by signed agreements * Opportunities identified for $5 billion to $8 billion of incremental investment beyond AEP's   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Feb. 13 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Extension adds six new county agents across Texas * The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service has filled six new county agent positions across the state. They will serve as the agency's primary connection to people in their local communities, providing hands-on education and science-based programs. The grassroots structu  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Ahead of Cheyenne City Council Meeting, Public Interest Law Firm Voices Opposition to Invasive Administrative Warrant Ordinance IJ is a public interest law firm. We represent clients free of charge in cutting-edge litigation defending vital constitutional rights. You can join us by supporting our work here: ij.org/support * Today, the Cheyenne City Council will vote on an ordin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States Rachel Loren The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday. Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Backs SAFE Act to Combat Chameleon Carriers * Feb 13, 2026 Washington, D.C. - Today, the American Trucking Associations expressed strong support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act introduced by Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) to combat chameleon carriers. Chameleon carriers are high-risk trucking companies that ar  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson joins bipartisan letter urging Congressional support for the Kids Online Safety Act * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, wa  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic  more

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Democrats for DHS Shutdown * "Democrats don't seem to be determined in any way to fund the Department of Homeland Security. They seem determined, however, to protect illegal immigrant criminals. The goal of the Democrat party is to abolish ICE and to defund American security." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate Fl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso, Carey Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and U.S. Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) introduced bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion "Superfund Tax" on American energy production. The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the "Superfund Tax" on crude oil and imp  more

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

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- BlackFog, a company that says it protects data and privacy and strengthens regulatory compliance, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * BlackFog's 2025 State of Ransomware Report Reveals 49% Increase in Attacks Year on Year San Francisco, California - BlackFog, the leader in ransomware prevention and anti data exfiltration (ADX), today unveiled its 2025 State of Ransomware Report, a detailed analysis of ransomware activity from public  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Barrasso Reintroduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to Lower Energy Prices for American Workers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) reintroduced the Pay Less at the Pump Act, legislation that will boost domestic energy production, reduce reliance on foreign energy, and lower costs for Americ  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 11 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * States with lowest taxes gained net 157,000 domestic residents in 2025, states with highest taxes lost 447,600 Last month, I noted that, in 2025, Census Bureau data showed that Minnesota saw positive net domestic migration for first time since 2018. Is this   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Leads Colleagues in Urging Interior to Protect Arizona's Water Supplies * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Juan Ciscomani and a majority of Arizona's House delegation are urging the Department of the Interior to help secure the water the state needs to support its growing microchip manufacturing, aerospace and critical mineral industries. In a letter to Secretary Doug Burgum, Ciscomani a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Democrats Want to Turn Polling Places into Sanctuary Locations * "Democrats seem fixated on protecting illegal immigrant criminals at polling places. Yet Democrats energetically oppose commonsense policies that protect the integrity of the ballot. Democrats oppose requiring a photo I.D. to vote... Yet they support banning immigration enforcement at polling places." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator  more

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

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

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Oklahoma Experiences Hiring Slowdown: Latest Edition of the Oklahoma Economist Released The Oklahoma Economist is a quarterly publication that provides economic information and insights on the state's economy. * OKLAHOMA CITY - The Oklahoma City Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released its latest issue of the Oklahoma Economist, titled "Hiring in Okla  more

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

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Appoints Kory Bierle and Ross Cuny to Brand Board * Outlines Board Expectations PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden appointed Kory Bierle and Ross Cuny to the South Dakota Brand Board. The Governor also outlined his expectations for continued improvement in the Brand Board's operations. He sent those directives in a memo to the Brand Board members, which can be f  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven, Barrasso Introduce the Pay Less at the Pump Act * WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven joined Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Representative Mike Carey (R-Ohio) in introducing bicameral legislation to lower energy prices for American families by repealing the $12 billion "Superfund Tax" on American energy production. The Pay Less at the Pump Act will repeal the "Superfund Tax" on crude   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * House Democrats Demand NPS Halt Fees Disrupting Tourism, the Economy, and Park Operations * Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 24 House Democrats in demanding that the National Park Service (NPS) immediately halt implementation of new rules that impose up to triple baseline fees on non-U.S.-resident visitors for passes and entry to national parks. Under the new rules, non-U.S. resident visitors mu  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Two Watson Coleman Bills to Celebrate the Nation's 250th Anniversary * February 10, 2026 Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed two pieces of legislation led by Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), intended to help America celebrate its Semiquincentennial. Congresswoman Watson Coleman is the co-chair and Co-founder of the America 250 Caucus, founded in 2020  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement announced the approval of an amendment to the Montana regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. This final rule approves changes to the Montana Code Annotated and the Administrative Rules of Montana regarding ownership and control of mining operations. The revisions fulfill requirements established in an Oct. 2, 2009, letter from the fede  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement approved an amendment to North Dakota's surface coal mining regulatory program. This final rule allows mine operators to use perfected liens or security interests in real property as collateral bonds, aligning state law with federal standards. The amendment was prompted by North Dakota Senate Bill 2317, which established a coal mine reclamation trust. This trust allows private  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Barrasso, colleagues introduce Pay Less at the Pump Act to scrap tax on American energy * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) today joined Sen. John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and eight colleagues in introducing the Pay Less at the Pump Act, which would repeal an unnecessary tax that raises gas prices for Americans and hurts Louisiana's energy economy. "Americans remember when President Biden  more

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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging for trauma patients * MARSHFIELD, WIS - Family and patients who are receiving care for trauma injuries at Marshfield Medical Center have a new place to call their temporary home. Cattails Cottage, which is part of the Marshfield Medical Center campus, is an 11-room lodging facility that provides safe, temporary housing for families of  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Midwest Farms, LLC and Midwest Capital Services, LLC to Pay $334,500 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit * Resolves federal suit charging female employees were sexually harassed and subjected to retaliation at work DENVER - Midwest Farms, LLC, and Midwest Capital Services, LLC, an agribusiness and related company operating several farms in rural Colorado, will pay $334,500 and provide o  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, Feb. 10 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Faculty Collaborate on Innovative Approach to Extract Rare Earth Elements from Coal Waste * Two South Dakota Mines professors are transforming coal mine waste into a potential domestic source of rare earth elements, materials critical to advanced technology, low-carbon energy and national defense. After three years of research, Venkataramana Gadhamshetty, Ph.D  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 14 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act and Protect Children Online Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced today that she has joined together with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country in urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate versio  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Files Brief Supporting Louisiana's Challenge to Biden-Era Abortion Drug Rule * LINCOLN- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led 21 States in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. The case challenges a 2023 Food and Drug Administr  more

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

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Policy Committee emphasize fairness in cyber charter reform * Reps. Haddock and Pashinski examine cyber charter school reform NEWTON TWP., Feb. 9 - State lawmakers underscored the need for fairness, transparency and accountability in school funding. Officials emphasized that public education funding should be tied to outcomes and applied equitably across all school systems to ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * President Trump Delivers Biggest Regulatory Relief in History This week, President Donald J. Trump announced the single largest deregulatory action in American history: the full revocation of the disastrous Obama-era "Endangerment Finding" and the consumer mandates that depended on it. This decisive action dismantles the flawed 2009 determination that Democrats weaponized to justify over $1.3 trillion in   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Public Lands Council, an organization that represents cattle and sheep producers who hold public lands grazing permits, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Wyoming Rancher Testifies in Support of Grasslands Grazing Act Today, Association of National Grasslands President, Public Lands Council (PLC) Board Member, and Wyoming rancher, Ty Checketts, testified in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forestry and Mining, in s  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Governor McKee Kicks Off Affordability for All Tour with Executive Order on Energy Relief WARWICK, RI -- At the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers today, Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order to build on his budget proposal for lowering energy costs by $1 billion over five years while creating an affordable path to the state's climate goals. "The b  more

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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji to host cardiology Doc Talk on Feb. 24 * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Subtle Warning Signs from the Heart," from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel. Heart events can occur at a moment's notice, and the hear  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Center for Screening moves to east Sioux Falls * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -The Sanford Center for Screening is moving from its previous location inside the Sanford Heart Hospital to the Sanford Madison & Veterans Parkway Clinic, located at 5920 E. Madison St. in east Sioux Falls. The Center offers preventive screenings for heart and vascular health. "This move provides more  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health expands podiatry outreach in Baudette * BAUDETTE, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding podiatry outreach services in Baudette with the addition of Brianna Marsh, APRN, CNP, who will join Kyle Templin, DPM, in providing monthly foot and ankle care at CHI Lakewood Health Center, 600 Main Ave., in Baudette. Podiatry outreach clinics are held on the last Monday of   more

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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to share how innovation is reshaping access to care * Feb 12, 2026 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities. The Medical Alley 2026 Summit takes place Thursday in Minneapolis. The fifth annual event fosters colla  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Lummis Applauds Trump Pro-Coal Executive Order Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released the following statement after President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to prioritize coal-powered energy. "President Trump's executive order is a monumental win for Wyoming and the entire west," said Lummis. "After four years of enduring Biden's regulatory assaul  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Lummis Celebrates Rollback of Obama-Era Endangerment Finding Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) issued the following statement today after the Trump administration announced plans to rescind the Obama-era Endangerment Finding: "I'm thrilled the Trump administration's EPA is taking action to rescind the imbecilic Obama-era 'Endangerment Finding Rule' that Washingt  more

WACO, Texas, Feb. 10 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Six Head Coaches Named To AFCA Board Of Trustees * Texas Tech head coach Joey McGuire, New Mexico head coach Jason Eck, San Diego State head coach Sean Lewis, Montana State head coach Brent Vigen, Michigan State head coach Pat Fitzgerald, and Old Dominion head coach Ricky Rahne have been named to the Board of Trustees of the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). Kentu  more

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Receives Testimony on Public Lands Bills Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining received testimony on several bills focused on public lands management, grazing policy, wildfire mitigation, mineral development, and conservation across the West. The Subcommitt  more

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * Low-level helicopter flights to image geology over Wyoming and Colorado USGS Survey set to begin in February Low-level helicopter flights are planned over areas of Wyoming and northern Colorado to image geology using airborne geophysical technology for up to one month. The flights are a collaborative effort between the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative and the geol  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Offers Entrepreneurship in Agriculture Seminar Feb. 26 The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources will facilitate a Ranch Management and Agricultural Leadership (RMAL) seminar about running a successful family-operated business. The event, which is the second of UW's 2026 RMAL series, will take place Thursday, Feb. 26, from 5-7 p.m. in Room 1032 of UW's Agricu  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Feb. 11 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Receives National Group's Highest Rating for Free Expression The American Council of Trustees and Alumni (ACTA) has given the University of Wyoming a higher rating for free expression than all universities the organization has evaluated to date, including major universities in Florida, Texas and Virginia. In 2022, ACTA launched its effort to encourage universities to commit to the group's Gold Standard  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * WDE Seeks Public Comment on Tydings Waiver for 21st Century Community Learning Centers The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment regarding a request to the U.S. Department of Education for a "Tydings Waiver" for the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program. Submit Public comment online or by mail by March 1. The WDE is reques  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Announces Wyoming SNAP Food Restriction Waiver Submission to USDA Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) announced today that, last month, Wyoming submitted a SNAP Food Restriction Demonstration Waiver to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service, marking a significant step toward strengthening nutrition outcomes for Wyoming families. Approved under Ex  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Calls for Focus on "the Essentials" in State of the State Address In his 2026 State of the State Address to the 68th Wyoming Legislature this morning, Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) called on lawmakers to focus on the essential responsibilities of government, drawing on the lessons of the nation's 250-year history to guide decisions for Wyoming's future. Speaking i  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following joint statement on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Governor Mark Gordon Issues Joint Statement with Upper Basin Governors Today, Governors Jared Polis, Mark Gordon, Michelle Lujan Grisham and Spencer Cox released a statement on the ongoing Colorado River negotiations. "We as Upper Basin states remain committed to working to reach a solution that works for each of the seven states, and all who rely on the Colorado River. We  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Coal Makes America Energy Dominant * "Coal is also saving American families money. According to a recent report, families saved more than one hundred dollars on their energy bills last year thanks to coal generation. Coal is one of the most affordable, available, and reliable sources of energy in the world." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, tod  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming's Ty Checketts Testifies in Support of Barrasso's Grasslands Grazing Act * Senator Barrasso introduced Ty before the Senate ENR Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's Public Lands, Forests, and Mining Subcommittee, welcomed Newcastle, Wyoming rancher Ty Checketts to testify on the importance of feder  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by James Brower, manager of the Lower Yellowstone Irrigation Project, Sidney, Montana, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing on the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act (H.R. 6568): * * * Chairwoman Harriet Hageman, Ranking Member Val Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee--thank you for the opportunity to testify today, and thank you for holding this hearing  more