JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Missouri to receive more than $91 million JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. This settlement caps nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Goes Into Effect * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, is now legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 32 new clinicians to begin practicing at Sanford Black Hills * April 30, 2026 RAPID CITY, S.D. -The Sanford Black Hills region is welcoming 32 new clinicians from a multitude of disciplines to its expanding team serving western South Dakota. Clinicians specializing in gastroenterology, OB/GYN, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, family medicine, pediatrics, ENT, audiol  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Wideman Pools (Festus  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement as Purdue/Sackler Agreement Goes into Effect Attorney General Mayes today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations an  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Artanis Industry Communities, a division of Artanis Capital LLC, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission concerning the socioeconomic scoping of the Project Matador Environmental Impact Statement. The letter highlights the workforce housing shortage expected in Carson County, where Project Matador's construction workforce will far exceed the local population and housing capacity. The company, based in Los Angeles, California, detailed   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing inv  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement Now in Effect * California expected to receive over $440 million from the settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement previously reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, ca  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $150 Million for North Carolina in Final Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement * $7.4 billion national settlement is now in effect; Sacklers permanently barred from selling opioids in the U.S. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now legall  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL APPROVAL IN $700 MILLION GOOGLE SETTLEMENT OVER APP STORE MONOPOLY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a federal court has stated it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google following allegations the tech giant dominated Android app distribution and in-app payments related to the Goo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S $7.4 BILLION OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE GOES IN EFFECT; ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED $148.8 MILLION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 24 Counties Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 44 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Berks, Bradford, Bucks, Carbon, Clinton, Columbia, Crawford, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Greene, Lackawanna, Lancaste  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 28 -- Banner Health issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Banner Health becomes world leader in total artificial heart program Nonprofit health system completes 50th procedure, more than any other center globally since 2022 * Banner Health today announced it has reached a major milestone completing more than 50 total artificial heart implantation procedures, more than any center worldwide since 2022. This achievement solidifies the nonprofit heal  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Bare root, big impact: Penn State Extension helps communities plant trees * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -More than 1,300 large trees were planted across Pennsylvania this spring through a program helping communities overcome the cost and complexity of expanding local tree canopy. Supported by Penn State Extension and the nonprofit TreePennsylvania, the effort helps municipalities plant dozens o  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Applauds Rescission of Biden-Era Green Housing Mandates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for rescinding costly Biden-era Green New Deal housing mandates. "Last fall, I introduced a bill to repeal the costly and destructive Biden-era climate regula  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Introduces Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash Wyoming coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment on a portion of their investment until after n  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Questions Secretary Burgum on Wild Horse Overpopulation, Colorado River Basin, and Permitting Reform * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum on addressing wild horse overpopulation, managing water resources in the Colorado River Basin, including Wyoming's Flaming Gorge Reservoir, and permitting reform efforts.   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso Urges Senate Passage of Strategic Subsea Cables Act * "America depends on the fragile nervous system of subsea cables for modern life. Protecting that system is crucial. Our adversaries seek to turn the bottom of the ocean into a battlefield. The Strategic Subsea Cables Act would make America safer and more secure in our network under the waves." WASHINGTON D.C. - Senate Majority Whip J  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 23 -- Bechtel issued the following news release: * * * Bechtel and TerraPower Begin Construction at Natrium(R) Kemmerer Unit 1 Milestone supports broader deployment of advanced nuclear energy in the U.S. * Today, Bechtel, a global leader in engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC), serving as TerraPower's EPC partner, has begun mobilizing teams and transitioning into field execution at the Natrium(R) Kemmerer Unit 1 (KU1) site in Wyoming. * * *   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- Metropolitan Area Employment and Unemployment February 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - April 29, 2026 (24 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in February than a year earlier in 236 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 110 areas, and unchanged in 41 areas, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. A total of 10 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 13 areas had rates of at least 8.0   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Reintroduces Legislation to Restrict Purchases of Farmland by Corporate Investors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to end the Wall Street buy-up of farmland across the nation. Today, Booker reintroduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation that would limit corporate ownership of farmland in the United States.  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, May 1 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Bradenton Wells Fargo Employees Latest to Force Out CWA Union * Wells Fargo workers across country are seeking to escape from the CWA union, at least four branches already free Bradenton, FL (May 1, 2026) - Following their request to a federal labor board for a vote to remove the union, employees at the Beachway Plaza Wells Fargo branch have successfully forced Commu  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Hosts VA Secretary Doug Collins for Roundtable with Local Veterans * KINGSTON, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) welcomed U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins to Northeastern Pennsylvania to hear directly from veterans, community leaders, and veteran advocates to discuss how the VA serves those who have served our nation. "Supporting o  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom celebrates launch of western regional energy market, designed to deliver lower energy costs and strengthen electric grid Day-ahead market unlocks lower-cost energy, improves reliability, and builds on a proven Western energy market model What you need to know: The California Independent System Operator (CAISO) launched the Extended Day-Ahead Market, a new   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security opposing the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Employment Authorization Reform for Asylum Applicants," published on February 23, 2026. CLINIC, which represents a coalition of over 400 community-based and diocesan legal service providers across 48 states and D.C., critiqued the proposal for undermining the rights and dignity of asylum seeke  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Wyoming Education Trust Modernization Act (S. 2273). * * * S. 2273 would amend the 1890 act that admitted Wyoming as the 44th state to provide the state's education trust fund with greater investment flexibility by allowing it to invest in assets other than bonds, including equities and other non-interest-bearing assets. Because the bill would affect only the State of Wyoming, CBO estimates that ena  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 1, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy Applauds Department of Labor's Efforts Supporting Independent Workers, Encourages Portable Benefits U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate, Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jim Banks (R-IN), Tim Scott (R-SC), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) applaud the U.S.  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news: * * * College of Charleston Announces Distinguished Faculty Awards Eight College of Charleston faculty members received Distinguished Faculty Awards at the Celebration of Faculty on April 23, 2026. Alicia Lutz Every year, the Office of the Provost recognizes outstanding faculty members who demonstrate excellence in various areas of advising, teaching and research through a series of Faculty Awards   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by Crow Nation Chairman Frank White Clay from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Tribal Natural Resource Development: Barriers and Successes": * * * I. Introduction Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, thank you for the opportunity to submit this testimony on behalf of the Crow Nation. I am Frank White Cla  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Joe Stone, co-owner of Dovetail Trail Consulting, Jackson, Wyoming, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Enhancing Accessibility at our National Parks and Public Lands": * * * Chair, members of the committee; thank you for the opportunity to be here. My name is Joe Stone. I am a co-owner of Dovetail Trail Consulting; I am also a person with a C7 spinal  more

TUCSON, Arizona, April 28 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Drone radar reveals buried glaciers on Earth, guiding the search for water on Mars * Understanding how to explore hidden glaciers on Mars begins not in a laboratory, but in remote field camps across Alaska and Wyoming. Armed with mosquito repellent, bear spray and drone batteries charged by a generator the night before, a team of researchers at the University of Arizona spent long days driving o  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Files Second Subpoena Enforcement Action Against Gallup-McKinley County Schools Following Refusal to Comply * Federal agency seeks court order compelling GMCS to produce information relating to its employment practices ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today that it has filed a second action in federal court to enforce a third  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $406,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in Wyoming * DENVER - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs across the country. These grants will strengthen systems th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes to Approve Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the approval of the Commonwealth of Virginia's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If approved, the action would allow the Commonwealth rather than the federal government to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ryan Zinke, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Farm Bill Passes House: Zinke Secures Huge Wins to Repeal Cottonwood, Support Farmers & Ranchers, Improve Wildlife Conservation * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Ryan Zinke announced the House passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, commonly known as the Farm Bill. A comprehensive piece of legislation designed to strengthen American agriculture, support rural communities,   more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 1 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Donates $150,000 to Western Nebraska Wildfire Aid FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) has announced a $150,000 donation to organizations in Western Nebraska to support wildfire relief, providing critical resources to ranchers, farmers and rural communities working to recover from devastating spring wildfires that have burned hundreds of thousands of ac  more

HAYS, Kansas, May 1 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * Fort Hays State University Informatics, TMN students earn national honors Students from the Department of Informatics and Tiger Media Network continue to represent Fort Hays State University well regionally and nationally in prestigious competitions. For the third year in a row, the TMN sports production team won top honors for a live production of a sporting event in the Student Production Awards of the Natio  more

STAMFORD, Connecticut, April 29 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Estimates U.S. States' Privacy Fines Totaled $3.425 Billion in 2025; Trend Expected to Accelerate Through 2028 In the U.S., More Fines Have Been Levied Due to Violations of Privacy Laws in 2025 Than the Five Years Prior Combined * Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company, has estimated that U.S. states gave out $3.425  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program grants are expected to save more than 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalents within the  more

ALBANY, New York, April 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul, U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand, and U.S. Representative Tonko Announce More Than $540 Million in Public and Private Investment to Connect Unserved New Yorkers to Affordable, High-speed Internet * Governor Hochul, along with U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand and U.S. Representative Tonko, today announced that ConnectALL has begun implementation of a $542 million effo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 2 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Groups Sound the Alarm on Massive Tar Sands Oil Pipeline, Demand Additional Opportunity for Public Comment President Trump on Thursday issued cross-border permit for Bridger pipeline before completing environmental review, consulting Tribes * Bozeman, MT -- A coalition of Indigenous, conservation, and community groups today sounded the alarm on the proposed Bridger Pipeline Expansion, wh  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 2 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Groups Sound the Alarm on Massive Tar Sands Oil Pipeline, Demand Additional Opportunity for Public Comment President Trump on Thursday issued cross-border permit for Bridger pipeline before completing environmental review, consulting Tribes * BOZEMAN, Mont. - WildEarth Guardians joined a coalition of Indigenous, conservation, and community groups today to sound the alarm on the propo  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Cynthia Kaiser, senior vice president of the Halcyon Ransomware Research Center, and former deputy assistant director of the FBI Cyber Division, from an April 21, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Online Scams, Crypto Fraud, and Digital Extortion: An Examination of How Transnational Criminal Networks Ta  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Todd Lyons, Acting Director, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. To: Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, 200 West 24th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002-0010 - March 7, 2026 Wyoming's House Bill 130 (and its Senate counterpart - SF 101) is being presented as a measure to protect the Second Amendment. But in reality, this proposal risks doing something far different: weakening law enforcement and making it harder to remove dangerous criminals from  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Independent Women Drives 250+ Public Comments Supporting Independent Contractor Rule as Comment Period Closes As the public comment period closes on the U.S. Department of Labor's proposed independent contractor rule, Independent Women announced today it has driven more than 250 public comments from women in support of flexible work and freelance opportunities. In a for  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Landmark Exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum Unites U.S. Bicentennial Photography Surveys for the First Time "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" Captures a Portrait of the Nation a Half-Century Ago * "Much Here Is Beautiful: Photography Surveys of the U.S. Bicentennial" at the Smithsonian American Art Museum brings together, for th  more

LETHBRIDGE, Alberta, April 30 -- Lethbridge Polytechnic issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Lethbridge Polytechnic Wildlife Analytics Lab secures over $130,000 to advance AI-driven wildlife age analysis Lethbridge Polytechnic's Wildlife Analytics Lab (WAL) has secured full funding for year one of a new applied research initiative integrating machine learning and artificial intelligence into wildlife age analysis. The project is supported through the Alberta Minister's   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google has received final judicial approval. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Purdue-Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement To Go Into Effect Maryland Expected To Receive Over $90 Million * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys g  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, April 30 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * Mines Students Shine at Regional Chemical Engineering Conference * Students from the Karen M. Swindler Department of Chemical and Biological Engineering at South Dakota Mines demonstrated innovation, teamwork and technical excellence at the recent American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Rocky Mountain Regional Conference held at the University of Utah. Com  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect New Jersey to Receive Over $125 Million * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in p  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (TNSLrpt) -- WYOMING 2025 SEED STRATEGY - A report from Nature Conservancy, Arlington, Virginia - April 2026 (20 pages) * * * The Nature Conservancy issued a report presenting a comprehensive strategy to strengthen the production, availability, and use of native plant seeds in Wyoming to support large-scale ecosystem restoration and land management efforts. The report evaluates current gaps in seed supply, regulatory frameworks, and market dynamics, while outlining coordin  more

BELMAR, New Jersey, April 28 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release: * * * NCOIL Concludes Successful Spring Meeting in Louisville New Model Laws and Resolutions Adopted; Strong Attendance Continues; Timely Policy Discussions Held * The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a highly successful 2026 Spring National Meeting (Meeting) from April 16th - 19th in Louisville, KY. In what was the first of the organization's three   more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, April 27 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Wells Fargo Bank Employees Formally Oust CWA Union Bosses Branch is the latest in growing movement by Wells Fargo employees endeavoring to end union affiliation  Seaside Park, NJ - Employees at Wells Fargo's Seaside Park branch have successfully removed Communications Workers of America (CWA) union bosses from their workplace. The effort to remove the un  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Julie Howell, associate director for government relations at the Paralyzed Veterans of America, from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Enhancing Accessibility at our National Parks and Public Lands": * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the subcommittee, Paralyzed Veterans of America (PVA) appreciates the opportunity to testify to  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- The White House issued the following Presidential permit on April 30, 2026: * * * PRESIDENTIAL PERMIT: AUTHORIZING BRIDGER PIPELINE EXPANSION LLC TO CONSTRUCT, CONNECT, OPERATE, AND MAINTAIN PIPELINE FACILITIES AT THE INTERNATIONAL BOUNDARY AT PHILLIPS COUNTY, MONTANA, BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA By virtue of the authority vested in me as President of the United States of America (the "President"), I hereby grant this Presidential permit, subject to the condition  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Protecting American Citizens Starts with Funding ICE and Border Patrol * "Americans are done with catch and release. Americans are done with open borders. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to be paid. ICE and Border Patrol deserve to have the tools, resources, and support they need to carry out their mission. It's time for Congress to fund the heroes who keep our country safe." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Se  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Attorney General Skrmetti announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fue  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Lincoln -Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments * Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. The settlement will deliver $105.6 million split between   more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Introduces Legislation to Protect Farmland from Corporate Land Grabs * Washington D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) introduced the Farmland for Farmers Act, legislation to curb the rise in corporate ownership of agricultural land and keep farmland in the hands of farmers. U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced companion legislation. Corporations and privat  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis takes effect today (Friday, May 1). South Dakota is expected to receive an   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting forum on future healthcare profession * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on building the next generation of healthcare professionals. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4840 23rd Ave. S., Fargo. The community breakfast will include a brie  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Senators McCormick, Smith, Tillis, and Gallego Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) today introduced the bipartisan Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, which is essential to economic security  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program grants are expected to save more than 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalen  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: * * * Educators Across the U.S. Receive $110,000 in STEM Research Grants to Bring DNA Analysis, Solar Engineering and Environmental Research to Classrooms Society for Science is awarding more than $110,000 in STEM Research Grants to 41 educators across 16 states, expanding access to han  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * TNC Celebrates Native Plant Month By Spotlighting New Native Seed Study And Empowering Community Restoration * As Wyoming's landscapes face increasing pressure from invasive species, wildfire and habitat fragmentation, the Wyoming Chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is celebrating Native Plant Month in Wyoming by spotlighting the recently published Wyoming Seed Strate  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Two to Receive UW Honorary Degrees The University of Wyoming will confer its highest award, the honorary doctoral degree, upon two individuals who will be recognized during UW commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 16. They are Bob Beck, a veteran media professional and educator who retired from Wyoming Public Media after serving as news director of Wyoming Public Radio for 34 years; and Jay Kemmerer, a busi  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker Highlights Civics Education at History Rocks! Event in Wyoming * Today, U.S. Department of Education Assistant Secretary for Postsecondary Education Dr. David Barker visited Riverton High School as part of the Department of Education's national History Rocks! Trail to Independence Tour in celebration of  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Just a few species can drive a plant community's response to warming temperatures Analyses led by the University of Michigan can help land managers and conservationists help nature prepare for a warmer future * A new analysis of experimental data led by the University of Michigan has unveiled insights into why and how plant communities are changing their makeup to survive in warmer temperat  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 28 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release: * * * University of Utah Health and IVI RMA North America Form Strategic Affiliation to Expand Access to Fertility Care and Train New Reproductive Endocrinologists Key Points: * University of Utah Health and IVI RMA North America formed a strategic affiliation focused on fertility care and education. * The partnership expands access to fertility services across the Mountain West, including rur  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * New MARS Trailer Transforms Atmospheric Research in Wyoming Over the course of three days in early April, the University of Wyoming Department of Atmospheric Science took advantage of incoming weather systems in Laramie to test its new mobile atmospheric remote sensing (MARS) trailer for the first time. This interdisciplinary project, in collaboration with Noriaki Ohara, a UW civil engineering professor, wa  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW's Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute Receives AmeriCorps Grant, Invites Partnerships The Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute at the University of Wyoming has been awarded an AmeriCorps planning grant from Serve Wyoming, Gov. Mark Gordon's Commission on Service and Volunteerism, to develop a service-based program to strengthen Wyoming's outdoor recreation and touris  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * What's New at Aramark Destinations for 2026 * As several iconic destinations within its portfolio mark milestone anniversaries in 2026, Aramark Destinations is highlighting the strength of its longstanding partnerships across national parks and scenic locations nationwide. Building on de  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Wis., Mich. schools can apply for behavioral health grants * b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may require additional behavioral support. Developed by school psychologist Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D., b.e.s.t. offers educators straightforward,  more

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, May 1 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * With WVU and community support, Remake Learning Days in West Virginia celebrates new, returning partnerships and hands-on learning * West Virginia University is part of a global effort to spark curiosity and inspire creativity among young learners and their families during the Remake Learning Days festival, which will run from May 4-16. The festival, led by the West Virginia Public Education Colla  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 2 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Certifies Viability Provision Following Court Order Placing a Stay on Enforcement of the Heartbeat Law Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today has signed a certification after having received formal notice from the Wyoming Attorney General, following a Natrona County District Court order temporarily staying the enforcement of House Bill 126, Wyoming's Human Heartbeat Act   more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 2 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia where he participated in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led by the U.S. Africa Command. Held in Tunis, Tunisia, the exercise bro  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 2 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Praises Presidential Approval of Bridger Pipeline Project Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) today applauded President Donald Trump for signing a presidential permit authorizing Bridger Pipeline LLC to move forward with a major cross-border energy project connecting Canadian crude supplies to Wyoming. The project will utilize existing infrastructure from the former Keysto  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 25 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon Sends Letter to Wyoming GOP Convention, Highlights Wyoming as National Model for Republican Leadership Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) sent a letter to attendees of the Wyoming Republican Party's 2026 State Convention meeting in Douglas this weekend, emphasizing Wyoming's role as a national leader in Republican governance. In his letter, Governor Gordon pointed to Wyoming's stron  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Wyoming Mining Association, Cheyenne, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule revising regulations on exploration and development of locatable minerals on National Forest Service lands. WMA represents a broad coalition of mining companies in Wyoming, including producers of bentonite, coal, trona, uranium, lignite, gold, copper, lithium, and rare earth minerals. The   more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, April 29 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Wyoming State Archives Presents: John Shields on Cheyenne's Landmark History The Wyoming State Archives is pleased to host John Shields for a public presentation on May 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. Shields will discuss three pillars of local history: F.E. Warren, the "Lights in Cheyenne," and the Cheyenne Club. This event is part of the Archives' m  more