Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
'Shoot for the Moon?' Aim a Bit Lower, Say UW, Other Researchers
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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'Shoot for the Moon?' Aim a Bit Lower, Say UW, Other Researchers
How ambitious should you be? Folk wisdom offers conflicting advice: "Shoot for the moon," but also, "Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good."
A new study from researchers at the University of Wyoming, Stanford University and the University of Colorado-Boulder used a mathematical model to show that ambition lies in the middle
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AFP-WY Endorses Fmr. Senate President Ogden Driskill for Reelection
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 3 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WY Endorses Fmr. Senate President Ogden Driskill for Reelection
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CHEYENNE, WY - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) endorsed former Wyoming Senate President Ogden Driskill (SD-01) for reelection, putting Wyoming's largest grassroots organization behind this principled leader ahead of the August 18 primary election.
Tyler Lindholm, AFP-WY state director
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 60.
As documented below at least 60 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts.
Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Wor
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip"
In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov
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Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Arizona Chamber of Commerce honors Banner as Corporate Citizen of the Year
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The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state's Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix this week.
The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored b
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Arizona's First Lead-Free Heart Procedure Completed at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 4 -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
Dr. David Rizik champions Enhanced Radiation Protection Technology, opening field to future generations of diverse talent
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David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional ca
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health issued the following news release:
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Arizona's first lead-free heart procedure completed at Banner Health
David Rizik, MD, an interventional cardiologist at Banner - University Medicine Cardiology in Scottsdale, is pioneering a transformative advancement in procedural safety that will reshape the future of interventional cardiology. Through his leadership and advocacy, including work at the state legislative level, Dr. Rizi
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Federal Bill That Would Tell Tech Companies They Have No Duty to Protect Kids Online
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RALEIGH -A federal bill marketed as children's online safety legislation would tell tech companies they have no legal duty to protect kids, drop any requirement to verify users' ages, and override the stronger state laws already on the books.
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Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 5 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner appoints Dr. John Rares Almasan as chief AI, data and infrastructure officer
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PHOENIX (June 5, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rares Almasan as senior vice president, chief artificial intelligence, data and infrastructure officer. In this newly created role, effective June 1
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Barrasso Questions Treasury Secretary on IRS Politicization, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Iran, and Retirement Security
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Questions Treasury Secretary on IRS Politicization, Tax Cuts for Working Families, Iran, and Retirement Security
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) questioned U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on preventing Internal Revenue Service (IRS) overreach, helping families access new tax cuts included in the Working Families Tax Cuts law, expanding access to
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Barrasso Statement on Senate Passage of theSecure America Act
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Statement on Senate Passage of theSecure America Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today issued the following statement upon passage of the Secure America Act.
"Senate Republicans know that the first duty of government is to prioritize the safety of the American people. Today, we honored that commitment by passing the Secure America Act.
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Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Let Us Be Worthy of Our History, Our Heroes, and Our Heritage
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about Memorial Day ceremonies he attended across Wyoming to honor fallen service members and their families.
Senator Barrasso also commemorated America's upcoming 250 th anniversary and the enduring importance of the Declaration of Independence.
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Bennet Statement on Judge's Decision to Pause Removal of NCAR Supercomputing Center
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Statement on Judge's Decision to Pause Removal of NCAR Supercomputing Center
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Denver - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction to prevent the ownership transfer of the National Center for Atmospheric Research's (NCAR) Wyoming Supercomputing Center to a new operator:
"In a reckless and political attack,
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Better Weather Actives Recalls Better Weather Fix Elixir Due to Undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Better Weather Actives LLC Recalls Better Weather Fix Elixir Due to Undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl
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Company Announcement Date: May 28, 2026
FDA Publish Date: May 28, 2026
Product Type: Dietary Supplements
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared Mitragynine and Mitragynine Pseudoindoxyl (Kratom)
Company Name: Better Weather
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BLS Issues Report on Productivity By State 2025
WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Productivity By State 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (14 pages)
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Labor productivity in the private nonfarm sector increased in 42 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Output increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Hours worked increased in 33 states. The District of Columbia experienced the highest growth in labor productivity, an increase of 5.2
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Ashley Harpstreith, Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, on Small Cities Month and the Power of Local Partnerships
WASHINGTON, June 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Ashley Harpstreith, Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities, on Small Cities Month and the Power of Local Partnerships
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Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Ashley Harpstreith, Executive Director of the Wyoming Association of Munici
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Congresswoman Hageman Applauds Trump's Historic Action to Strengthen Domestic Coal Industry
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hageman Applauds Trump's Historic Action to Strengthen Domestic Coal Industry
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) released the following statement after President Trump announced a $700 million investment in coal plants and energy infrastructure, including a new West Coast export terminal:
" The world wants Wyoming's clean coal to power their economies.
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Congresswoman Hageman Blasts Environmental Catastrophe 'Roadless Rule' As 2026 Wildfire Season Begins
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hageman Blasts Environmental Catastrophe 'Roadless Rule' As 2026 Wildfire Season Begins
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) blasted the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule during a House Natural Resources Committee hearing on the state of our National Forests and the 2026 wildfire season outlook.
"The United States Forest Service Office created an environmental
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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DNC Releases Comprehensive List of States Where Gas Prices Are Below $3 a Gallon
While the Trump administration predicted that gas prices would fall back under $3 a gallon by summer, costs at the pump have continued to soar in states across the country.
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Today, the DNC released a comprehensive list of states where gas prices have dropped below $3 a gallon since the beginning of
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Efforts at UW Contribute to USDA Migratory Big-Game Framework
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Efforts at UW Contribute to USDA Migratory Big-Game Framework
A newly launched framework for migratory big-game conservation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has its roots in efforts piloted by Wyoming and informed by the state's university.
The USDA's "Migratory Big Game: A Framework for Conservation Action" document is described by the agency as the most unified, landscape-scale approach unde
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EPA Proposes to Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes to Approve Louisiana's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Louisiana's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in surface impoundments and landfills from the federal government to the
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EPA Proposes to Save Vital Coal Plant in Wyoming and Continue Production of Reliable Energy
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes to Save Vital Coal Plant in Wyoming and Continue Production of Reliable Energy
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to revise an Obama-era 2014 Wyoming regional haze Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) that would have forced the closure of the Dave Johnston Unit 3 power plant in Converse County, Wyoming. The Dave Johnston power plant uses local Wyoming c
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FNBO to Acquire Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Missouri
OMAHA, Nebraska, June 3 -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news on June 2, 2026:
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FNBO to Acquire Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co. in Missouri
First National of Nebraska, with its subsidiary FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha), today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Blue Ridge Bancshares, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary Blue Ridge Bank and Trust Co., headquartered in Independence, MO
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole Receives Inaugural Conde Nast Traveler Triple Crown Award
TORONTO, Ontario, June 2 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole Receives Inaugural Conde Nast Traveler Triple Crown Award
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Four Seasons Resort and Residences Jackson Hole has been honoured with the inaugural Conde Nast Traveler Triple Crown award, recognizing the property's exceptional performance across the publication's three most important reader and expert awards programs. This dis
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Congress to Enact Secure America Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors called on Congress to enact The Secure America Act to provide sustained funding to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). You can find the statement here.
"Under President Trump's le
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Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Court's Decision to Keep the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center with UCAR
DENVER, Colorado, June 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Celebrates Federal Court's Decision to Keep the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center with UCAR
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DENVER -Today, Governor Jared Polis welcomed a federal court's decision granting a preliminary injunction that blocks the transfer of the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center away from the Colorado-based University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) while litigation continues.
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, June 4 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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June 4, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Michigan Board of Respiratory Care; Michigan Board of Audiology; Michigan Board of Acupuncture; Human Trafficking Commission; Michigan Barrier Free Design Board; Human
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Hickenlooper Applauds Federal Judge Ruling to Stop NCAR Breakup
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Hickenlooper Applauds Federal Judge Ruling to Stop NCAR Breakup
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement in support of the federal court ruling halting the Trump administration's effort to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) by forcing the lab to transfer its supercomputing center to the University of Wyoming.
"On a day wh
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 3 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Georgia Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Georgia is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, and Louisiana, with addi
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Holland & Hart Earns Chambers USA 2026 Recognition for 112 Attorneys and 47 Practice Areas
DENVER, Colorado, June 5 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on June 4, 2026:
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Holland & Hart Earns Chambers USA 2026 Recognition for 112 Attorneys and 47 Practice Areas
Holland & Hart LLP announced today that 112 attorneys and 47 practice areas have been recognized in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. Published annually, Chambers USA is the world's leading legal data and analytics provider, ranking lawyers and law firms across the United States through independen
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How One Creative Studio Is Helping Communities Flourish Through Design
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 3 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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How One Creative Studio Is Helping Communities Flourish Through Design
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by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer
Cedarville University Alumni Use Murals, Branding and Visual Storytelling to Help Businesses and Community Spaces Build Identity and Connection
What began as a shared passion for art at Cedarville University has grown into a creative business that is helping businesses and community space
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Independent Petroleum Association: U.S. House Passes Key Public Lands Energy Permitting Bill
WASHINGTON, June 4 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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U.S. House Passes Key Public Lands Energy Permitting Bill
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to support federal employees working on oil and natural gas approvals in Bureau of Land Management offices across the West. The Independent Petroleum Association of America, or IPAA, and Western Energy Alliance today ap
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Conducts Multicommand Counter-UAS Qualification
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Conducts Multicommand Counter-UAS Qualification
Airmen assigned to the 90th Missile Wing joined personnel assigned to the Air Force Global Strike Command, Air Combat Command, U.S. Strategic Command and the Air National Guard for a counter-small unmanned aircraft systems firing qualification conducted in partnership with Joint Interagency Task Force 401 at Camp Guernsey Joint Trai
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Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
DENVER, Colorado, June 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs
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DURANGO, CO -Today, Lt. Governor Dianne Primavera, Chair of the Colorado Commission of Indian Affairs (CCIA), joined Tribal leaders, state agency partners, former Commissioners, and community members at Fort Lewis College to celebrate the Commission's 50th anniversary. Since 1976, CCIA has work
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Lummis Supports Trump Coal Announcement
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on June 4, 2026:
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Lummis Supports Trump Coal Announcement
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) today released the following statement applauding President Trump's pro-coal announcement:
"Today, President Trump made clear he is 150 percent committed to fighting for America's energy workers, and Wyoming couldn't be prouder to stand with him," said Lummis."Directing over $700 million toward coal-fired electric
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Marketing Association to Honor Professor Emerita Robin Coulter
STORRS, Connecticut, June 4 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Marketing Association to Honor Professor Emerita Robin Coulter
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Professor Emerita Robin Coulter, who led the School's Marketing Department for 17 years, will be recognized by the American Marketing Association this summer for the enduring impact of her research.
The American Marketing Association will present Coulter, and her co-authors Yuliya Strizhakova of Rutgers University and Linda L. Price
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New York State Department of Health, Environmental Facilities Corporation and Village of Attica Announce Start of $19 Million Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
ALBANY, New York, June 4 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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New York State Department of Health, Environmental Facilities Corporation and Village of Attica Announce Start of $19 Million Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project
$5 Million State Grant and Financing to Help the Village Replace its Water Treatment Plant and Protect Drinking Water
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The New York State Department of Health (DOH), Environmental Facilities Corporatio
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Why More Cybersecurity Laws Have Not Meant Lower Cyber Losses
LOS ANGELES, California, May 29 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by policy analyst Jen Sidorova:
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Why more cybersecurity laws have not meant lower cyber losses
In cybersecurity, there are no permanently secure systems, only systems that are better or worse prepared to absorb and recover from attack.
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Over the last decade, cyber incidents have become a persistent threat to a range of targets, from critical infrastructure to individual households. From ransomware
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Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township
Project Team Announces New $10 Million Grant to Expand Saline Recreation Center, a Community Resource that has Served Washtenaw County for More Than Three Decades
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SALINE TOWNSHIP, MI -- Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge, and Govern
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Republicans Will Fund ICE and Border Patrol Despite Democrat Obstruction
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Will Fund ICE and Border Patrol Despite Democrat Obstruction
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"The American people deserve to feel safe at home, safe in their communities. And we deserve to have a homeland that is secure. And that's why I am saying it is time to pass the Secure America Act."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today
spoke about how Republicans will fully fund Border Patr
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Sanford Bemidji names interim Chief Medical Officer
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bemidji names interim Chief Medical Officer
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As a leader at Sanford Bemidji, Dr. Corser has played a key role in advancing healthcare access and services across northern Minnesota. Throughout his career, he has provided expertise in emergency medicine, trauma care, addiction medicine, family medicine and geriatrics, with a strong focus on improving care for rural and
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Sens. Lummis, Sullivan Lead Colleagues in Urging Bank Regulators to Establish Fair Capital Standards for Digital Assets
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026:
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Lummis, Sullivan Lead Colleagues in Urging Bank Regulators to Establish Fair Capital Standards for Digital Assets
Senate Banking Subcommittee on Digital Assets Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Dan Sullivan (R-AK) led their colleagues Senators Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), Ted Budd (R-NC), and Jon Husted (R-OH) in sending a letter to Federal Reserve Vice Chair f
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Smith is Fourth UW Editor for a Harvard Journal Special Issue
LARAMIE, Wyoming, May 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Smith is Fourth UW Editor for a Harvard Journal Special Issue
A University of Wyoming College of Law second-year student, Caleb Smith, from Trenton, Utah, will join the editorial board of the Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy's (HJLPP) annual Federalist Society National Student Symposium Issue. Smith is the fourth UW student to be selected for the special issue.
The HJLLP is one of 14 stude
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Subcommittee Chairman Hageman: Restoring Commonsense Marine Resource Management
WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026:
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Restoring Commonsense Marine Resource Management
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills that restore sound science and transparency for fisheries management, promote state management of marine resources and affirm Alaska Native cultural ac
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The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Tom McClintock, R-California, issued the following news release:
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The Deport Alien Gang Members Act, HR 175, Passes Judiciary Committee
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Washington, D.C. - HR 175, the Deport Alien Gang Members Act, has passed the House Judiciary Committee. The legislation, authored by Congressman McClintock, next goes to the House floor.
Congressman McClintock delivered remarks in support of the legislation during the Judiciary Committee hearing:
Statement on HR 175
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Thomas Built Buses Names Carolina Thomas as 2025 Dealer of the Year
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 27 -- Daimler Trucks North America, a heavy-duty truck manufacturer, issued the following news:
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Thomas Built Buses names Carolina Thomas as 2025 Dealer of the Year
HIGH POINT, N.C. - Thomas Built Buses (TBB), a leading manufacturer of school buses in North America and a division of Daimler Truck Specialty Vehicles, recognized Carolina Thomas as its 2025 Dealer of the Year during its annual dealer meeting, where top-performing dealers from across the network are hon
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University of Nebraska: 129 Huskers Receive Stipends for Summer Research Projects
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 2 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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129 Huskers receive stipends for summer research projects
The University of Nebraska-Lincoln has awarded stipends to 129 Husker undergraduates to participate in research with a faculty mentor this summer.
Nebraska's Undergraduate Creative Activities and Research Experience Program supports undergraduates to work with faculty mentors in research or creative activities. Students receive stipends of $2,640
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University of Washington School of Medicine: $25 Million Gift Will Bolster Rural, Indigenous Healthcare
SEATTLE, Washington, June 3 -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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$25 million gift will bolster rural, Indigenous healthcare
Franke family's endowed donation to UW School of Medicine aims to increase primary-care physicians in the Pacific Northwest.
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Montana WWAMI medical student Chelsea Koessel, right, with a young patient at the Southwest Montana Community Health Center in Butte during her 2024 Rural Underserved Opportunities Program
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USDA Forest Service Begins Review Process for Proposed Grand Targhee Resort Land Use Amendment In Idaho
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service has opened a 60-day objection period for a proposed amendment to the 1997 Targhee National Forest Land Management Plan that would support expansion plans for Grand Targhee Resort on the Caribou-Targhee National Forest in, Idaho Falls, Idaho.
The agency said the amendment is included in the Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Grand Targhee Resort Master Development Plan Projects.
The
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UW College of Health Sciences Faculty and Student Research Explores Cancer Ghosting
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW College of Health Sciences Faculty and Student Research Explores Cancer Ghosting
A University of Wyoming associate professor with the Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing recently presented research focused on a newly understood phenomenon affecting cancer patients' experiences for the Association for Netnographic Research (ANR).
Jennifer Stephens presented her research, titled "Using Netnography in Nursing
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UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 2 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Graduate Student Creates Geology Teaching Tool for K-12 Students
A University of Wyoming graduate student has developed an interactive geology teaching tool for K-12 students.
Stephen Oni, a fourth-year Ph.D. candidate in UW's Department of Geology and Geophysics, created YouAreAGeologist.com, an interactive earth science platform set inside the ancient sequoia groves of California's Sierra Nevada. Stud
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UW Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Wyoming's Outdoor Recreation Business Sector
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Releases First-Ever Comprehensive Needs Assessment of Wyoming's Outdoor Recreation Business Sector
The University of Wyoming Jay Kemmerer Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality (WORTH) Institute released the first comprehensive outdoor business needs assessment ever conducted for the state of Wyoming.
The report, developed in partnership with Founded Outdoors and informed by resear
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Video Profiles: Get to Know UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement Honorees
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Video profiles: Get to know UMass Chan's 2026 Commencement honorees
By Bryan Goodchild, Sarah Willey and Colleen Locke
Gerald Chan, Monica M. Bertagnolli, MD, and Robert A. Harrington, MD, received honorary degrees at UMass Chan Medical School's 53rd Commencement, held on Sunday, May 31.
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Gerald Chan, co-founder of the investment firm Morningside, is respons
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W.Va. A.G. McCuskey Leads Coalition to Stop Activist Groups From Blocking Permitting Process Before It Begins
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 2 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Attorney General McCuskey leads coalition to stop activist groups from blocking permitting process before it begins
A federal appeals court recently handed activist groups a powerful new tool: the ability to sue and halt any federal permitting project before the responsible state agency has even had a chance to review it. West Virginia Attorney General
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Western Energy Alliance: U.S. House Passes Key Public Lands Energy Permitting Bill
DENVER, Colorado, June 4 -- Western Energy Alliance issued the following news release on June 2, 2026:
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U.S. House Passes Key Public Lands Energy Permitting Bill
In an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, the U.S. House of Representatives today passed a bill to support federal employees working on oil and natural gas approvals in Bureau of Land Management offices across the West. Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association of America, or IPAA, today applauded the leaders
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What They Are Saying: Rural Hospitals Across America Welcome Senate Passage of Welch-Supported Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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What They Are Saying: Rural Hospitals Across America Welcome Senate Passage of Welch-Supported Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program
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Rural Community Hospital Demonstration (RCHD) provides lifeline to rural communities
BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Health Care, shared that over a dozen rural hospital leaders from Vermont and
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What They're Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program
WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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What They're Saying: Leaders Across the Nation Applaud Senate Passage of Bennet, Grassley Legislation to Extend Rural Hospital Program
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Denver -Over a dozen rural hospital leaders from across Colorado and the United States are praising the unanimous Senate passage of the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration Reauthorization Act, led by Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, co-chair of the Sen
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