Thursday - March 5, 2026
News Tipoffs - Wyoming Editors Newsletter for Wednesday March 04, 2026 ( 15 items )  

Americans for a Clean Energy Grid Executive Director Hayes Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Christina Hayes, executive director of Americans for a Clean Energy Grid, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * Chair Hageman, Ranking Member Hoyle, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to speak about several elements of a strong grid to support a high g  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Trump Accounts - List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Contributions for Children Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. Senator Ted Cruz (R - Texas) led the Trump Accounts effort in congress. In addition to the $1,000 provided by the U.S. Treasury, individuals and com  more

Americans for Tax Reform: Utah's H.B. 337 - A Costly Tax Hike That Will Hurt Families, Small Businesses, and State Revenue
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on March 2, 2026, by Tim Andrews: * * * Utah's H.B. 337: A Costly Tax Hike That Will Hurt Families, Small Businesses, and State Revenue Earlier today, Americans for Tax Reform sent the Utah State Senate Business and Labor Committee a letter urging them to oppose the disastrous HB337, a bill that would slug consumers with a series of tax hikes that will hurt working families and small businesses, fail to raise the   more

BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming generates nearly $14.5 Million in revenue
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM oil and gas lease sale in Wyoming generates nearly $14.5 Million in revenue * CHEYENNE, Wyo. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 52 parcels totaling 69,134 acres in Wyoming for $14,487,361 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the federal government and state where parcels are   more

FEC Announces Adjusted Expenditure Limits, Lobbyist Bundling Thresholds
WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Election Commission issued a notice regarding inflation adjustments for coordinated party expenditure limits and lobbyist bundling disclosure thresholds. These updates ensure that political spending caps and disclosure requirements keep pace with economic shifts as measured by the consumer price index. The FEC is required to adjust these limits annually based on price index certifications provided by the Secretary of Labor. For the 2026 election cycle,  more

First FDA-approved device to improve arm and hand function
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * First FDA-approved device to improve arm and hand function * BISMARCK, N.D. -A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper-limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA-approved Vivistim. Vivistim is the  more

Jac McTaggart honored as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Jac McTaggart honored as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO * HILLSBORO, N.D. - For the third consecutive year, Becker's Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its " 103 Critical Access Hospital CEO's to Know. " The CEOs recognized on this list are steadfast in their comm  more

Marshfield Clinic offers free suicide prevention training
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers free suicide prevention training * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - A series of free community suicide prevention trainings will be offered across Wisconsin with special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator  more

Operation Epic Fury Will Protect America and Dismantle Iran's Terrorist Regime
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Operation Epic Fury Will Protect America and Dismantle Iran's Terrorist Regime * "Operation Epic Fury was President Trump's commitment to protect our nation. Today, Ayatollah Khamenei is dead. His senior leadership team is dead. His reign of terror is over. Iran's vast missile arsenal is being dismantled. Its nuclear program has been demolished. Its tentacles of terror are being severed. America is  more

Paralyzed Veterans of America Wraps Up First Leg of 2026 Outdoor Experience
WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Paralyzed Veterans of America issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Paralyzed Veterans of America Wraps Up First Leg of 2026 Outdoor Experience Tour to visit three U.S. cities in seven months, bringing community and adventure to dozens of disabled veterans and their caregivers * Paralyzed Veterans of America wrapped up the first of three 2026 Outdoor Recreation Experience program stops earlier this week in Carrabassett Valley, Maine. The latest leg provide  more

PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for the Route 3012 Over Keyser Creek Bridge Project in Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 3 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on March 2, 2026: * * * PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for the Route 3012 over Keyser Creek Bridge Project in Taylor Borough, Lackawanna County Dunmore, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to a plans display regarding the proposed Route 3012, Section D50 bridge replacement project. This plans display will be held online. The purpose   more

Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems CEO Baker Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, March 3 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following testimony by Mason Baker, CEO and general manager of Utah Associated Municipal Power Systems, Salt Lake City, on behalf of the American Public Power Association, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Bureaucratic Delays and the Costs to Ratepayers and Electric Power Systems": * * * I. Introduction Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on behalf of Utah Associated   more

UW College of Business Earns Prestigious AACSB Reaccreditation
LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW College of Business Earns Prestigious AACSB Reaccreditation The University of Wyoming College of Business has earned a six year reaccreditation from AACSB International, the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. Fewer than 6 percent of business schools worldwide hold AACSB accreditation, placing UW's College of Business among a select group of institutions meeting the highest global st  more

UW Kinesiology and Health Undergraduate Published as First Author on National Report
LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 4 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Kinesiology and Health Undergraduate Published as First Author on National Report An undergraduate student in the University of Wyoming's Division of Kinesiology and Health has been published as first author of the State of the States Policy Report in the Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (JOPERD), which is one of the field's most widely read professional journals. Devon Kin  more

UW's WWAMI Medical Students Meet With State Political and Medical Leaders in Cheyenne
LARAMIE, Wyoming, March 4 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's WWAMI Medical Students Meet with State Political and Medical Leaders in Cheyenne Hailing from across Wyoming, first-year medical students from the University of Wyoming's College of Health Sciences met with state political and medical leaders in Cheyenne during the annual WWAMI Medical Education Program Legislative Day Wednesday, Feb. 17. The students, part of the Wyoming WWAMI (Washington, Wyoming,   more