LOS ANGELES, California, April 20 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law posted the following news: * * * 'Smog and Sunshine': Ann Carlson discusses her new book about the air in L.A. * Los Angeles is famous for both sunshine and smog. It turns out that the two are related: Ozone pollution is caused by the interaction of sunlight and the chemicals that come out of vehicle tailpipes and factory smokestacks. But when Ann Carlson's family moved to Southern California, nobo  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on April 20, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * GOP Can Further Help Middle Class By Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k * President Trump and House and Senate Republicans can further help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. IRS data shows that 74% of households with a capital gains fili  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 20 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson continues work to stop illegal Chinese vapes Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 13-state coalition in a letter asking major credit card networks to stop the sale of illicit e-cigarette products. These products account for almost all the U.S. e-cigarette market, with $11 billion generated in annual retail sales. This makes up more than 80% of   more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on April 15, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District increased slightly since the previous report. Employment rose slightly, recent labor demand was positive, and wage growth was moderate. Prices increased modestly overall, with higher input price pressures, particularly those related to oil. Growth was noted in manufacturing, commercial construction, commer  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Finalists announced for Montana State's $100K Venture Competition * BOZEMAN -Montana State University has announced the finalists for the 2026 $100K Venture Competition, which is hosted annually by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU Launchpad. The competition provides entrepreneurs the opportunity to present their business ventures, receive feedback and compete for startu  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Downing, Daines, Sheehy Send Letter to USPS Urging the Reopening of the Baker Post Office * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02), alongside U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-MT) and Tim Sheehy (R-MT), sent a letter to the United States Postal Service (USPS) expressing concerns with the closure of the Baker Post Office and urging the agency to reopen and improve service for constitu  more

MISSOULA, Montana, April 20 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Listening to Lives: UM Students Reimagine Obituaries in Podcast Series * MISSOULA - A new podcast series emerging from the University of Montana is reshaping one of journalism's oldest forms - the obituary - by asking student reporters to listen more closely to the lives behind the loss. " The Obit Project," a 12-episode audio series produced through the Montana Media Lab, allows student journ  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State physicist wins National Science Foundation CAREER award * Hang Yu, an assistant professor in the Montana State University Department of Physics, has won a CAREER award from the National Science Foundation for theoretical study of the response of neutron stars on gravitational waves. MSU photo by Kelly Gorham  BOZEMAN - A Montana State University astrophysicist and strong gravity expert has  more

LYONS, Nebraska, April 21 [Category: Sociological] -- The Center for Rural Affairs posted the following news release: * * * Organizations call on Congress to support rural small businesses * LYONS, NEBRASKA - The Center for Rural Affairs and 22 organizations from across the country are asking Congress to support rural small businesses as lawmakers consider funding for 2027. On Monday, the groups, representing 17 states, sent a letter to the chairmen and ranking members of the House and Sen  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 20 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Record 17 Montana State students complete year of service on local nonprofit boards A record 17 students successfully completed their service term in Montana State University's Boardroom Bobcats program this spring, marking another year of MSU fostering relationships between service-minded students and local nonprofits. Through the program, students contribute to decision-making and gain insight into how l  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 20 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news: * * * Region 10 Mark of Excellence Awards 2025 winners announced * CONTACT: Lou Harry, SPJ Manager of Publications and Awards, lharry@hq.spj.org SPJ Communications, communications@spj.org The Society of Professional Journalists recognizes the best collegiate journalism in Region 10 with 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards winners. SPJ Region 10 includes Alaska, Idaho,   more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following commentary on April 20, 2026, to Fox News: * * * ICYMI: SEN TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star families deserve justice. This $15B from Iran is a start Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting the need to deliver justice for Gold Star families and hold the Iranian regime accountable for its systematic targeting and murder of Americans for decades. In case you missed it... SEN. TIM SHEEHY: Gold Star famil  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on April 23, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Sheria Akins Clarke, to be United States District Judge for the District of South Carolina * Kathleen S. Lane, to be United States District Judge for the District of Montana * Evan Rikhye, to be Judge for the District Court of the Virgin Islands * Kara Marie Westercamp, to be a Judge of the U  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Coons, Capito, Daines, Peters Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating the American Chemical Society's 150th Anniversary U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Chemical Society (ACS), one of the world's largest scienti  more