WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Livestream***Tuesday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Receive Public Testimony from Children Brutalized by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 113 environmental organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service opposing proposed changes to the project-level predecisional administrative review process and calling for the rule to be withdrawn. In their letter, the Conservation Commenters emphasize the vital role that public engagement plays in forest management, noting that many participants possess essential local knowledge and expertise. These sm  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 23 state attorneys general have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on nondiscrimination regarding individuals with disabilities. The letter emphasizes their support for the proposed changes that seek to clarify the definition of disability under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed revisions aim to exclude "gender identity disorders n  more

ADRIAN, Michigan, March 21 -- Adrian College issued the following news release: * * * AC signs MOU with Church Educational System of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Adrian College and the Ann Arbor Institute of Religion, sponsored by Seminaries and Institutes of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on March 12 that allows certain religious education courses to transfer to Adrian College. Courses offered through the Church  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed exclusion of adult dental services from the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) framework under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This proposal has raised alarms among health advocates and organizations which argue that excluding adult dental services undermines the integration of oral a  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The BlueRibbon Coalition has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding proposed changes in the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) implementing procedures. The organization emphasizes the need for effective land management strategies while ensuring public access to federal lands. In its letter, BRC highlights the increasing challenges public land managers face-from catastrophic wildfire risks to declining forest health and ris  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Jarred-Michael Erickson, chairman of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, from a March 18, 2026, public witness day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations requests: * * * On behalf of the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation (the "Colville Tribes" or the "CCT"), I thank you for this opportunity to provide testimony on the Subc  more

WASHINGTON, March 19 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines in Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee: We Need to Build Nuclear Energy in Montana * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Theodore Garrish, Assistant Secretary for Nuclear Energy at the Department of Energy and Dr. John Wagner, Director at the Idaho National Lab, in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed how Montana can play  more

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, March 16 (TNSjou) -- The Heartland Institute issued the following news release: * * * New Heartland Book Warning That Americans Don't Truly Own Their Investments Gains Significant Media Attention as States Consider Reforms Discussed on major national programs including The Glenn Beck Radio Program, Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey, and The Lars Larson Show Articles about the book have appeared in outlets including Fox News, RealClearMarkets, and The Epoch Times Legisl  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on March 19, 2026: * * * Heinrich Stresses Need for Trump Administration to Support Bipartisan Nuclear Energy Policies to Help Bring Energy Costs Down for Consumers In his opening statement at a U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing to examine the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) implementation of President Tru  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH, COLLEAGUES EXAMINE BARRIERS TO U.S. NUCLEAR ENERGY EXPANSION * Miss. Senator Highlights Cost Overruns, Supply Chain Concerns as Grand Gulf Facility Expansion Considered VIDEO: Senator Hyde-Smith Questions Witnesses on Barriers to Expanding U.S. Nuclear Energy Generation. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) on Thursday cited the prospect of cost overrun  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Idaho Cattle Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing its concerns over the proposed project-level pre-decisional administrative review process. The association commended the Forest Service for its efforts to create a more efficient and streamlined administrative review process. However, it voiced apprehensions regarding the reduction of time allocated for stakeholders to review and comment on F  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Idaho Conservation League submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing a proposed rule that would alter the project-level predecisional administrative review process, arguing the changes could weaken public engagement and undermine forest management outcomes. In its letter, ICL underscores that limiting public engagement will likely lead to projects that fail to integrate local knowledge and values, potentially resulting in lower quality outc  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 21 -- The Idaho Department of Education issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Idaho K-12 Budget Moves Forward; Critchfield Questions Disparity in Virtual School Cuts Idaho's K-12 public schools budget cleared a key hurdle Friday morning, with lawmakers advancing a proposal that maintains current funding levels despite a tighter state revenue outlook. The K-12 budget represents one of the state's largest investments and provides the primary funding for  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Idaho Forest Restoration Partnership submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture opposing aspects of a proposed rule affecting the project-level predecisional administrative review process, warning that the changes could hinder collaborative forest restoration efforts. The IFRP, a statewide nonprofit established in 2010, has been pivotal in enhancing collaborative forest restoration initiatives by connecting diverse stakeholders, including  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Banking Committee colleagues to SEC: China-linked companies exploit our rules, create risks for American investors * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, joined Sens. Tim Scott (R-S.C.), Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and 15 bipartisan Banking Committee colleagues in pointing out the dangers posed by China-linked firms that hide their corporate st  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Present Secretary of Energy with List of Attributes Considered Essential in the Selection of New Administrator for the Bonneville Power Administration * WASHINGTON, D.C.- This week, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR), and a coalition of Northwestern Republican Members of Congress from Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, and Nevada, (the "BPA Caucus") delivered a letter to Secretary of  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 21 -- The Idaho Democratic Party issued the following statement on March 20, 2026, by Chair Lauren Necochea: * * * A Message from the Chair: Idaho Republicans Keep Pushing Health Care Out of Reach * The reason Idaho Democrats fight for health care access is the same reason voters value it. It is a matter of life or death, financial stability or bankruptcy, and whether you can work and provide for your family. The Republican supermajority has been attacking health care a  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, March 20 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * OCII staff, undergrads, grad students make an impact in cyber field * At The University of Tulsa's Oklahoma Cyber Innovation Institute (OCII), three women are shaping the future of cybersecurity education, research and workforce development. Their paths into the field are distinct, but each reflects a blend of resilience, curiosity and commitment to the cyber field. Bristie Rahman - Security Compliance An  more

WASHINGTON, March 17 -- The Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management issued the following news release: * * * Reenvisioning EM: Assistant Secretary Walsh Outlines Bold Agenda to Advance American Energy Dominance, Innovation and Affordability The Office of Environmental Management (EM) participated in the 52nd annual Waste Management Symposia (WMS) from March 8-12 where Assistant Secretary Tim Walsh introduced an inspiring new vision for EM. Throughout the symposia Assistant Se  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36848) entitled "Michael W. Williams - Control Exemption - McCloud Railway Co.; Ozark Valley Railroad Inc.; and Washington and Idaho Railway Inc.": * * * Michael W. Williams - Control Exemption - McCloud Railway Co.; Ozark Valley Railroad Inc.; and Washington and Idaho Railway Inc. Digest:/1 This decision grants after-the-fact authority for Michael W. William  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Yellowstone-Teton Clean Cities submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration regarding the proposed modification to the Buy America waiver for electric vehicle charging equipment. YTCC expressed support for strengthening domestic manufacturing and job creation but urged consistency with other manufactured electronic equipment used in federal highway projects. In its public comment letter, YTCC noted that the current 55 percent domestic content t  more