ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 10 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Bashes Gov. Gordon for Veto of Paycheck Protection Act CHEYENNE, WY - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) criticized Governor Mark Gordon for his veto of H.B. 178, a crucial bill that would prevent the government from collecting dues from public sector employees for union dues and other private interests.  AFP-WY State Director Tyler Lindholm gave t  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company to Pay $350,000 in EEOC Age Discrimination and Retaliation Case * Company settles lawsuit charging that it fired an employee in retaliation for complaints of age discrimination DENVER - Amer Sports Winter & Outdoor Company, also known as ASWO, a global recreational gear company with employees throughout the United States, will pay $350,000 and pro  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 11 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health establishes advanced spine center at Fort Collins Medical Center Denver magazine 'Top Doctor' Eric Arias to lead comprehensive program * Banner Health is expanding access to advanced surgical care in Northern Colorado through the new Banner neurosurgery department at Banner Fort Collins Medical Center. The program will be led by 5280 Top Doctor, neurosurgeon Eric Arias, MD, and physician assi  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Slams Senate Democrats for Introducing Five New War Powers Resolutions * "This isn't about advancing the needs of the nation. It isn't about helping people. It's not about protecting Americans. None of that is true. It's about slowing down the Senate, throwing instruments into the gears. All to try to create theater. Not to help protect our troops, not to help protect our people, not to m  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: American Energy is the Source of American Strength, Safety, and Prosperity * "Wyoming is America's energy breadbasket. We are no longer utterly dependent on the Middle East for energy, as we were in the past. This is because of Republican policies to unleash American energy. America is now the number one producer of oil in the world." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barras  more

WASHINGTON, March 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Governors Applaud Progress on Housing Affordability Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers and Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, co-chairs of the National Governors Association (NGA) Education, Workforce and Community Investment Task Force, released the following statement on congressional consideration of the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act." "Governors have   more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Cut Red Tape on Rural Economic Development * Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced bipartisan legislation to make federal grants more accessible for rural communities across the country. The EDA Short Form Application Act would require the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to work with leaders in rural communities to streamline   more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Vows To Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry Attorney General Jennifer Davenport released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert t  more

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Enacts Law Protecting Unborn Children After Heartbeat is Detected A new Wyoming law protecting an unborn child once her heart begins to beat has been signed by Gov. Mark Gordon, making the state the fifth in the nation to enact such protections. The measure prohibits most abortions after a heartbeat can be detected, which occurs approximately 18-22 days after fertilizatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump Admin is Shortchanging Consumers with Half-Hearted Live Nation Antitrust Settlement * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is criticizing the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) preliminary settlement with Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, saying it doesn't go far enough to address competition in the ticketing industry and will leave consumers facing artificiall  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 11 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Supports Governor Gordon's Veto of Anti-Law Enforcement Bill Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today vetoed Senate File 101 / Senate Enrolled Act No. 64, citing serious concerns raised by Wyoming Sheriffs and Chiefs of Police. Those concerns were echoed by the Trump Administration federal law enforcement officials, who warned the legislation could weaken critic  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 11 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 9, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Allows School Finance Bill to go into Law Without His Signature Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) announced today he will allow SEA 0056 SF0081 - Public School Finance to become law without his signature, emphasizing his appreciation to the full Legislature and Select Committee on School Finance Recalibration (SCSFR) for their work on the "very complex issue" of scho  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, March 11 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on March 10, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Vetoes HB 178, Cites Disparity Between Groups as Chief Concern Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today vetoed House Enrolled Act No. 35 / House Bill 178 Public unions-transparency and dues withdrawal limitations. In his veto letter, the Governor cited several concerning elements of the legislation, including the non-uniform treatment of types of public employees. T  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 10 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming passes law to fast-track home building permits Cheyenne, Wyoming: On Thursday, Gov. Mark Gordon signed the Fast Track Permits Act into law, requiring local governments to approve or deny completed building permit applications within 30 calendar days, effective July 1. Builders in Wyoming will no longer face open-ended government delays on residential building  more