WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Seeks Initial Input for December 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Utah * SALT LAKE CITY - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 44 oil and gas parcels, totaling 74,664 acres that may be included in a December 2026 lease sale in Utah. The scoping period ends July 16, 2026. Leasing is the first step   more

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 16 -- Duke University Nicholas School of the Environment issued the following news: * * * Tracking Nutrients on the Tundra Bereft of trees, the Arctic tundra unfolds across Alaska, Canada, Russia, Greenland, Iceland and Scandinavia in sweeping vistas. Here in Earth's northern reaches, the frozen landscape thaws briefly in summer, enabling shrubs, grasses and other hardy plants to grow in shallow, nutrient-poor soils. But for Ph.D. student Perrin Hagge, it's not r  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Following Murkowski, Shaheen Request, Inspector General Finds Millions in Family Planning Commodities Wasted * Washington, D.C. - On Thursday, June 11, 2026, a U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Office of Inspector General (OIG) Management Advisory was issued in response to a December 2025 request from U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of t  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, June 12 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Dunleavy Applauds House Passage of Alaska LNG Bill * Governor Mike Dunleavy today applauded the Alaska House of Representatives for passing legislation ( HB 381 ) establishing a volumetric tax structure for the proposed Alaska LNG Project, calling the vote a significant step toward advancing one of the largest economic development opportunities in Alaska's history. The legislation rep  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, has announced a funding opportunity to support the Circles of Care program aimed at American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The program, with an estimated total funding of $6.9 million, seeks to enhance the development of comprehensive, community-based systems of care for youth and their families. The Circles of Care initiative will provide up to  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Administration Uses Defense Production Act to Support the Coal Industry * Key Takeaways 1 President Trump has announced $700 million in subsidies to support the use of U.S. coal and its export to other parts of the world. 2 This program is designed to help upgrade 13 power plants in 10 states to extend their lifetimes, restart a coal plant in Maryland, and support the c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 15 (TNSletter) -- The Institute for Justice issued the following letter to Nashville Town Council: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 11, 2026 Nashville Town Council Town Hall 200 Andy Rogers Way Nashville, IN 47448 awilson@townofnashville.org drudd@townofnashville.org sdick@townofnashville.org lmiller@townofnashville.org rexwatters@townofnashville.org - Re: Nashville's Proposed Food Truck Ordinance To the Nashville Town Council: Hello, we are Ju  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by Pavel K. Baev, senior researcher at the International Peace Research Institute Oslo, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Oreshnik Threat Not Distracting From Kremlin's Setbacks Executive Summary: * On June 12, RBC-Ukraine, citing a source in the Ukrainian government, reported that the United States had provided Kyiv with information indicating that Russia was preparing a potent  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 15 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command posted the following news: * * * Lighter, Faster, Ready: 477th Fighter Group pushes limits during drill weekend * JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska - In modern warfare, the warning order will not wait for a convenient schedule. For the Citizen Airmen of the 477th Fighter Group, the pivot from civilian life to combat readiness happened in a matter of hours indicating the kickoff to Exercise Iron Warrior, June 5, 2026. Bu  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Murkowski Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) led a bipartisan group of Senators to demand the National Science Foundation (NSF) halt its plans to dismantle the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a complex system of 900 ocean monitoring instruments that provides crucial   more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski, Merkley Lead Bipartisan Push to Protect U.S. Ocean Monitoring Systems * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) led a bipartisan group of Senators to demand the National Science Foundation (NSF) halt its plans to dismantle the vital Ocean Observatories Initiative (OOI), a complex system of 900 ocean monitoring instruments that provides crucia  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on June 15, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Locked Out of Democracy With fewer competitive House races and a new redistricting arms race underway, voters need more choices - not fewer. - According to the Cook Political Report, only 35 of this year's 435 House races are considered competitive. In the other 400, the general election is   more

STORRS, Connecticut, June 15 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Oral Health and Menopause Lunch and Learn Highlights Need for Interdisciplinary Care * As menopause continues to gain recognition as a public health and equity priority, a growing body of evidence points to a dimension often overlooked: its impact on oral health. Approximately 60 providers, researchers, students, and community partners attended the Oral Health and Menopause Lunch & Learn on June   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on June 15, 2026: * * * Shaheen and Murkowski Introduce Senate Resolution Reaffirming Congressional Engagement with Arctic Allies Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) introduced a Senate resolution reaffirming the strategic importance of the Arctic regi  more

WASHINGTON, June 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news: * * * U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 7,044 Jobs in April 2026 * This release is published on a fixed schedule as required by the Office of Management and Budget, and statistics in this release may be revised when inputs to the statistics are corrected or updated. Data on the program page of this website are the most up-to-date and complete. Note : In June 202  more

RENO, Nevada, June 15 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * 'The Man of Dreams' * Perhaps part of the allure of the life of Arthur James is how that among the many notable figures in the history of the University of Nevada, Reno, he is part of a much smaller group who can say they were among the first to achieve something lasting - and were the first of more firsts to come. James, who grew up in Elko and attended the University for three years, 1919-1922, is the earl  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 15 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM researcher will pilot wildfire protection model for historical sites * As wildfires continue to intensify across the Southwest, especially in New Mexico, researchers at The University of New Mexico Earth Data Analysis Center are launching a new effort to protect some of the state's most vulnerable and culturally significant historical sites and artifacts from the growing threat of fire, floo  more