ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, March 6 -- The Campaign for Southern Equality issued the following news: * * * Anti-Trans Forces Increasingly Target Healthcare Access for Transgender Adults By Emma Chinn After years of escalating attacks at the state and now federal level, restrictions on gender-affirming healthcare for youth are widespread, and their impacts are undeniable. Twenty-seven states have passed outright bans on gender-affirming care for youth, and clinics in states without bans are en  more

TUCSON, Arizona, March 6 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Bear Down 100: Tagging an asteroid * As part of the 100th anniversary of our motto, "Bear Down," the University of Arizona is looking back at several of the most remarkable moments and accomplishments in the university's illustrious history, with an eye toward the "Bear Down" moments of the future. Made from the leftover material of a solar system that took shape more than 4.5 billion years ago,   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- CJM Strategic Consulting LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing a proposed rule that would remove transparency, risk management and security certification requirements tied to artificial intelligence tools in certified health information technology. In her correspondence, the consultant, who is also a member of the American Physical Therapy Association's Artificial Intelligence Taskforce, argues that the proposed  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Coalition of Local Governments has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expressing support for the categorical exclusion for advanced nuclear reactors. The coalition emphasizes the vital role advanced nuclear energy plays in stabilizing the power grid, particularly as coal-fired power plants undergo decommissioning. In its correspondence, the Coalition highlights the significance of reducing regulatory burdens associated with the de  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Colleagues Call on EPA to Reverse Biden-era Vapor Testing Requirements * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, joined 10 of hisRepublican colleagues in a letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) calling for the repeal of Biden-era gasoline vapor testing regulations and a return to previous standards. "These challeng  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Curtis, Cortez Masto Legislation to Reduce Wildfire Risk Unanimously Clears Key Senate Hurdle * WASHINGTON -Legislation introduced by U.S. Senators John Curtis (R-UT) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) to reduce the risk of wildfires unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR). The Strategic Grazing to Reduce the Risk of Wildfire Act now heads to the Senate floor for a v  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 7 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Turn to the Sun for Climate Resilience, Says Bill McKibben The author and environmentalist said clean energy is yielding promising results. Written by: Charlotte Albright The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative and house communities co-hosted a March 3 talk by author and environmental activist Bill McKibben, bringing together students, faculty, and staff as he warned about the dire consequences of a changing c  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research: * * * Secret GRAS: How 100+ food chemicals bypassed government safety review Thousands of everyday food products potentially could contain substances that carry unknown health risks, a new EWG analysis finds. Although Congress intended for most food chemicals to be rigorously reviewed before being introduced into the market, the reality of food chemical review is far different. A flood of unregula  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of several environmental impact statements filed between February 23, 2026, and March 2, 2026. This release, mandated by the Clean Air Act, ensures that federal evaluations of infrastructure and resource projects remain accessible to the public for evaluation and commentary. The following Environmental Impact Statements involve projects in Arizona, Hawaii, Missouri, Oregon, Pennsylvania and Utah: * E  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- FarmSTAND issued the following news release: * * * FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit Group requesting further consideration of a district court's orders sealing important documents on how Big Ag firms operate * Fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND has filed a motion requesting further consideration of court orders that would keep important information about large meat corporations from public view. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Cosponsors Better Care for Veterans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) cosponsored three pieces of legislation securing improved care for America's veterans. Details on the Veterans' ACCESS Act, the TAP Promotion Act, and the Written Informed Consent Act are outlined below. "The patriots who have put their lives on the line to serve our country deserve competent care, not bureaucratic red ta  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * How Covered is IVF in the United States? IVF insurance coverage varies greatly among larger employers * Analysis of in vitro fertilization policy plans offers a better picture of what kind of access patients actually have. Read the full article here (https://www.michiganmedicine.org/health-lab/ivf-insurance-coverage-varies-greatly-among-large  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP takes Legal Action Against Department of Justice to Protect Voter Information in Utah * March 6, 2026 Contact: Chyna Fields, cfields@naacpnet.org SALT LAKE CITY - Yesterday, the NAACP and the NAACP Tri-State Conference of Idaho, Nevada and Utah, as represented by the Elias Group, filed a motion to intervene in United States of America v. Henderson. In the lawsuit, the Department of Just  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Consumer Law Center submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging it to deny an application seeking approval to form Enova Interim Bank and acquire Grasshopper Bank, arguing that the proposal would allow a national bank devoted to high cost consumer lending. NCLC's letter outlines that Enova, which operates lending platforms such as CashNetUSA and NetCredit, offers loans with annual percentage rates (APRs) ranging f  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: NHTSA invites public comments about the Agency's intention to request approval from the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for a new information collection. Before a Federal agency can collect certain information from the public, it must receive approval from OMB. Under procedures established by the Paperwork Reduction Ac  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, March 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release: * * * Oregon State Legislature Passes Bill to Stop Predatory High-Interest Loans * Portland, OR -Today, the Oregon Senate passed House Bill 4116, which stops online lenders from exploiting a loophole in federal law to charge consumer loan interest rates above Oregon's 36% cap through "rent-a-bank" schemes. The bill now moves to Governor Tina Kotek's desk to   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The People's Health Clinic (PHC) has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding the adoption and use of artificial intelligence in clinical care. PHC highlighted both the promise AI technology holds and the challenges that safety-net providers face in integrating these tools into everyday practice. With over 21,500 patient encounters each year, PHC is experiencing a 10% annual increase in unique patients served. Desp  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands Heinrich, Merkley, colleagues to Burgum: Removing or sanitizing exhibits that depict the realities of our past sets a dangerous precedent by signaling that history can simply be erased or altered when those  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy Advances Legislation to Drive Growth in the Geothermal Energy Sector * Washington, D.C. - H.R. 5638, The Geothermal Royalty Reform Act advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee this week. The legislation reforms outdated federal royalty rules to ensure fair cost distribution, end penalties on new geothermal facilities, and unleash investment in America's energy future. "Amer  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy Advances Star-Spangled Summit Act Through House Natural Resources Committee * Washington, D.C. - H.R. 4684, The Star-Spangled Summit Act advanced through the House Natural Resources Committee this week. The legislation directs the U.S. Forest Service to issue a special-use permit allowing the American flag to be flown on Kyhv Peak, overlooking the Provo Valley in Utah. "For over two deca  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Moore, Carbajal Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Regulate Prediction Markets * WASHINGTON - Representatives Blake Moore (R-UT) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure event contracts can continue to serve legitimate business interests while protecting Americans from the safety and national security risks of dangerous or otherwise problematic event contracts. E  more

ROHNERT PARK, California, March 7 -- California State University Sonoma State University issued the following news: * * * SSU to host major conference for bioscience undergrads Sonoma State University will serve as host for the 49th annual West Coast Biological Sciences Undergraduate Research Conference, bringing together some of the nation's most promising undergraduate scientists for a dynamic celebration of discovery, collaboration, and innovation. For nearly five decades, the conference   more

MOSCOW, Idaho, March 5 -- The University of Idaho issued the following news release: * * * State board approves anatomy lab partnership to expand medical education in Treasure Valley * MOSCOW, Idaho - The Idaho State Board of Education unanimously approved a collaborative agreement between University of Idaho and Idaho State University that will support U of I's potential partnership with the University of Utah. Any next steps depend on legislative and State Board of Education approval for  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Eastern Applauds Major Investment in Helper City Ballfields * Helper, Utah - Utah State University Eastern is celebrating a $1.16 million investment in the Gardner and Heritage fields. The City of Helper has secured a $580,000 grant through the Land and Water Conservation Fund, paired with a matching contribution from the Houston family for the project, which will transform the historic ballfields into a mod  more

LOGAN, Utah, March 6 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Equine Experience Earns Accredited Center Status * Utah State University's Equine Experience program has achieved a distinction 5 years in the making: designation as a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) Premier Accredited Center. This recognition places USU's among an elite group of equine-assisted service programs nationwide that meet the highest standards for sa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Utah Credit Union Association has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) regarding a proposed rule on Catastrophic Act Reporting. The rule is part of the NCUA's broader Deregulation Project, aimed at reducing regulatory burdens and improving operational flexibility for credit unions in the wake of catastrophic events. The proposed amendments would make three principal changes to the existing reporting requirements. First,   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Utah Legislature Fails Public Health by Delivering a Win for Big Tobacco; Governor Cox Called to Veto HB 337 * The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) is expressing strong disappointment with the final passage of HB 337, Nicotine Product Tax Amendments. Unfortunately, after relentless pressure from Big Tobacco, the state legislature comprom  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS * Miss. Senators, Colleagues Say California-inspired Rule Harms Small Businesses, Could Affect Gasoline Availability WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined colleagues in asking the Trump administration to reverse a Biden administration rule that impose  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * WICKER, HYDE-SMITH ASK EPA TO REVERSE BIDEN-ERA VAPOR TESTING REQUIREMENTS Miss. Senators, Colleagues Say California-inspired Rule Harms Small Businesses, Could Affect Gasoline Availability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) this week joined colleagues in asking the Trump administration to reverse a Biden administration rule that imposes cost  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Woodstock Institute submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency requesting an extension of the comment period concerning the application for Enova Interim Bank to merge with Grasshopper Bank, stating that additional time is necessary for stakeholders to review the proposal and its potential effects on consumer protection laws. The proposed merger would transition Enova from its current operations as a consumer lender and small busine  more