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"PRESIDENTIAL 1776 AWARD" SPECIAL TO BE BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 30 ON CBS
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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"PRESIDENTIAL 1776 AWARD" SPECIAL TO BE BROADCAST TUESDAY, JUNE 30 ON CBS
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The U.S. Department of Education and CBS announced today that the 1776 PRESIDENTIAL AWARD special will be broadcast Tuesday, June 30, (8:00-9:30PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream the next day on Paramount+.
The national finals mark the conclusion of the first-ever Presidential 1776 Award com
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat
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Box Commons Calls for Clear Antitrust Safe Harbors in AI Credentialing Standards
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Box Commons, Sheridan, Wyoming, a standards development organization focused on artificial intelligence agent credentialing, safety, and governance, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission (Docket No. ATR-2026-0001).
The letter addresses the agencies' joint request for information on antitrust guidelines for collaborations among competitors. The Box Commons underscores the need for antitru
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Center for Biological Diversity, 178 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Natural Resources Committee
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity with 178 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Bruce Westerman
Chair
House Natural Resources Committee
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Jared Huffman
Ranking Member
House Natural Resources Committee
1332 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear
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CMU's Student Newspaper Wins National Award
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, May 28 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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CMU's Student Newspaper Wins National Award
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"Western Slope Wildfires" photo, captured by recent graduate Enrique Quintero, wins national award
Colorado Mesa University's (CMU) student newspaper, The Criterion, wrapped up the Spring 2026 semester with a few new awards under its belt. On April 22, The Criterion staff was notified by the Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) that its team had w
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) signed onto legislation aimed at keeping Congress in Washington during a government shutdown until a resolution is reached. Crapo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Ma
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DCCC Statement on DC Republican Money Pouring in to Attack the Candidate They Fear Most: Joe Baldacci
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DCCC Statement on DC Republican Money Pouring in to Attack the Candidate They Fear Most: Joe Baldacci
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In response to new reporting that a Republican-aligned super PAC has spent more than $300,000 to attack State Senator Joe Baldacci in Maine's 2nd Congressional District Democratic primary, DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi issued the following statement:
"Washington Republicans are s
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Deluzio, Allegheny County Celebrate $3 Million in State TASA Awards to Expand Trails and Bike Share Across the Region
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio, Allegheny County Celebrate $3 Million in State TASA Awards to Expand Trails and Bike Share Across the Region
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ALLEGHENY COUNTY, PA -Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) and Allegheny County today celebrated the county receiving $3 million in state Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) funding to advance two transformative active transportation projects: the Panhandle Trail Extensi
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita
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Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: 10th District Services Rose Moderately in May
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release:
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Tenth District Services Rose Moderately in May
The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the May Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that T
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Freng Named UW Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Freng Named UW Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs
Longtime University of Wyoming faculty member and administrator Adrienne Freng has been selected as UW's next vice provost for faculty affairs, effective Monday, June 22.
She succeeds Dave Bagley, who will transition to serve as special assistant to the vice provost.
"Dr. Freng brings an extraordinary depth of experience in faculty leadership, shared governa
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Ga. A.G. Carr Pushes for Stronger Online Protections for Children
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 28, 2026:
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Carr Pushes for Stronger Online Protections for Children
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in supporting the U.S. Senate's version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748. This legislation includes a key Duty of Care provision requiring online platforms to act in the best interests of minors while preserving sta
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Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allow
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Gov. Gordon's WY We Care Initiative Launches Survivors Campaign to Elevate Suicide Prevention and Awareness
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 28 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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Governor Gordon's Wy We Care Initiative Launches Survivors Campaign to Elevate Suicide Prevention and Awareness
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has announced the launch of the WY We Care Survivors campaign. This new effort features four powerful, firsthand stories of Wyomingite suicide survivors, all with unique backgrounds-mental health advocate, mother, veteran, master electrician-
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 28 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION OPPOSING KIDS ACT, SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS FOR CHILDREN
Attorney General Anne Lopez today announced that Hawaii and three other states are leading a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to
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Interior IG: Bureau of Reclamation Needs To Improve Transparency for Inflation Reduction Act-Funded Water Conservation Efforts in the Upper Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report (No. 2024-WR-007) on April 10, 2026 entitled "The Bureau of Reclamation Needs To Improve Transparency for Inflation Reduction Act-Funded Water Conservation Efforts in the Upper Colorado River Basin."
Here are the results in brief:
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Objective
To determine whether the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) and the Upper Colorado River Commission (UCRC) awarded and administered drought mitigation funds consiste
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Leadership rooted in student success
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Ursinus College issued the following news:
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Leadership rooted in student success
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Al Reiser, Ed.D., will serve as Ursinus College's next director of athletics, announced Ursinus College President Gundolf Graml, Ph.D. Reiser, who brings more than a decade of senior leadership experience in collegiate athletics at both the NCAA Division I and Division III levels, will begin on July 1, 2026.
"We are thrilled to welcome Al Reiser to Ursinus College,"
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Marshfield Clinic supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic supports Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin
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MADISON, and MARSHFIELD, Wis. -Marshfield Clinic today announced an $84,000 contribution to Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin to create healthy and safe spaces for kids across central and northern Wisconsin. The Boys & Girls Clubs of Wisconsin will distribute the funds to local club sites within the Marshfield Clinic s
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
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Oilmen's Gala Celebrates 100 Years of Petroleum Engineering Education at UW
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 27 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Oilmen's Gala Celebrates 100 Years of Petroleum Engineering Education at UW
On Jan. 9, 1925, D.B. Dow of the U.S. Bureau of Mines wrote a letter to University of Wyoming President Arthur Crane urging him to take action to meet the needs of the growing petroleum industry in Wyoming.
The oil and gas industry in Wyoming, Dow wrote, "which is contributing, through royalties, some $8 million yearly to the state
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Encourages Congress to Support Stronger Online Protections for Children
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on May 27, 2026:
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Drummond encourages Congress to support stronger online protections for children
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is asking Congress to oppose the flawed Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act, arguing the bill weakens states' abilities to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
In a letter sent this week to Congressional
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Pa. AG Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 26 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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HARRISBURG - Attorney General Sunday announced today Pennsylvania has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Powerhouse presentations, ranked showdowns and conference clashes fuel ESPN's blockbuster broadcast schedule for the 2026-27 college football season
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* ESPN reveals Weeks 0-3 of 2026-27 college football season along with conference championship games and special date games
* ABC and ESPN spotlight early-season marquee matchups, including Clemson at LSU, Ohio State
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Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu Introduces Resolution Recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), introduced a resolution recognizing the 1885 Rock Springs Chinese Massacre, one of the deadliest acts of anti-Chinese violence in United States history.
On September 2, 1885 in Rock Springs, Wyom
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress To Support Stronger Online Protection for Children
PIERRE, South Dakota, May 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Coalition Urging Congress To Support Stronger Online Protection for Children
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackey has joined a coalition of 44 Attorneys General urging Congress reject the House version of the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act and instead pass stronger legislation that would better protect children
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Sanford Chamberlain welcomes integrated health counselor
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Chamberlain welcomes integrated health counselor
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Mathew Davis, LPC, recently joined Sanford Chamberlain Clinic as an integrated health counselor and licensed professional counselor-supervisee who works with patients navigating behavioral health concerns and life transitions.
Davis is experienced in dialectical behavior therapy, cognitive behavio
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Sanford launches Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford launches Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is working to expand access to specialized stroke recovery services through its Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic, launched in February 2026 at the Sanford Northern Sky Clinic in Bismarck. The Stroke Comprehensive Treatment Clinic is part of Sanford Health's commitment to improving l
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Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties
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(Scott Township, Pa., May 26, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, met with agricultural leaders today in Pennsylvania to announce U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from recent freeze events. Secretary Rollins signed a
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Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Signs Disaster Declaration for Pennsylvania Counties
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(Scott Township, Pa., May 26, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins, along with U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, met with agricultural leaders today in Pennsylvania to announce U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assistance to help producers recover from recent freeze events. Secret
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Sen. Rochester Issues Letter to Fed
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following letter to Federal Reserve:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 20, 2026
The Honorable Christopher Waller
Governor and Chair
Committee on Payments, Clearing, and Settlement
Federal Reserve Board
20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20551
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The Honorable Michelle Bowman
Vice Chair for Supervision
Federal Reserve Board
20th Street and Constitution Avenue NW
Washington,
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
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Today, Attorney General Skrmetti announced Tennessee has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online
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University of Utah: Mystery of Utah's Deep Quakes
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 28 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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The mystery of Utah's deep quakes
Occurring far below Earth's crust, these rare events are known as continental mantle earthquakes. Now U seismologists are learning what they reveal about what lies beneath northeast Utah and southwest Wyoming.
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Nearly 50 years ago, a puzzling earthquake beneath northern Utah jolted scientists' understanding of how Earth works. Now, research from the University o
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UW Startup UplinkRobotics Receives Spirit of Wyoming Award
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Startup UplinkRobotics Receives Spirit of Wyoming Award
When then-University of Wyoming engineering students Christian Bitzas, Oreoluwa Babatunde and Brady Wagstaff noticed a lack of local tech opportunities in Laramie, they decided to build something themselves.
An idea sparked when Bitzas's father, a home inspector, needed a safe way to check out tight crawl spaces. While options existed in the inspec
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UW's Collins Receives Posthumous National Award for Aquatic Science Excellence
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 27 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's Collins Receives Posthumous National Award for Aquatic Science Excellence
University of Wyoming faculty member Sarah Collins, who passed away in October following a courageous battle with cancer, has been honored posthumously by the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO).
Collins is the recipient of the 2026 Victoria J. Bertics Memorial Award, in recognition of her extraordi
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Va. A.G. Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jay Jones Advocates for Stronger Guardrails Around Internet Safety
Joins coalition of Attorneys General in letter opposing bill that would weaken digital safety for Virginia's children
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Today, Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of Attorneys General writing in opposition to the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757. Despite its name, th
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