WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Legislation to Strengthen Rural Economies Across the Country Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported six bills that will increase prosperity and well-being in rural communities across the country. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued the following statement in response: "Today, the Ho  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Reacts to Trump's Historic China Visit: A Great Moment for America * Joins Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines joined Fox News, Fox Business, and Bloomberg TV to react to President Trump's historic trip to China as well as latest updates in Iran. Read highlights below. Daines on Fox and Friends I could not be prouder of President Trump. And   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week In Climate Action - May 15, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering the Trump administration rolling back protections for our public lands, state efforts to tackle the energy affordability crisis, and the ongoing fight for a free and   more

MISSOULA, Montana, May 15 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Only You: UM Licensing Partners With Smokey Bear in Historic Collaboration * MISSOULA - For generations of Americans, their first bear encounter was with one wearing a wide-brimmed hat and holding a shovel, instructing on the dangers of wildfire and protecting wildlands. Not much has changed since 1944, when Smokey Bear was first created to inspire Americans to prevent wildfires. The iconic bear  more

VALLEY FORGE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- PJM Interconnection, a regional transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity, issued the following news release: * * * PJM Members Elect Three PJM Board Members Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco Newly Elected To Serve Three-Year Terms; Margaret Loebl Reelected to Serve Additional Three-Year Term * PJM Interconnection announced today that its members have elected Larry Bekkedahl and Charles Berardesco to serve thr  more

DENTON, Texas, May 16 -- The University of North Texas issued the following news release: * * * UNT honors notable alumni with first annual 10 Under 10 Awards The University of North Texas Alumni Association, in partnership with the GOLD Alumni Network, proudly hosted the first annual 10 Under 10 Awards April 17, 2026. The awards celebrate exceptional alumni within 10 years of graduation who exemplify the Mean Green spirit by already making a meaningful impact in their communities and beyon  more