Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
AFP-WY Announces Nine New Legislative Endorsements
ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 23 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WY Announces Nine New Legislative Endorsements
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CHEYENNE, WY - Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) today announced nine new endorsements of candidates for the state legislature - including seven non-incumbents - ahead of the Wyoming primary election on August 18.
Tyler Lindholm, AFP-WY state director, gave the following statement:
"Wyoming can't afford mor
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Attorney General Sunday Announces Expansion of LETI in Sullivan County to Include Behavioral Health Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 22 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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Attorney General Sunday Announces Expansion of LETI in Sullivan County to Include Behavioral Health Services
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LAPORTE -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI) in Sullivan County to include a new behavioral health component, further strengthening the county's response to substance use and mental health challenges.
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Banner Health community grants support new path to independent living
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 19 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health community grants support new path to independent living
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TUCSON, Ariz. (June 19, 2026) - Some of the most vulnerable residents in southern Arizona are receiving the help they need to get back on their feet under a novel community program supported by Banner Health's non-profit Medicaid plan.
The plan, Banner - University Family Care, works with Avant Recovery and Maran
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Banner MD Anderson first in Arizona to offer novel prostate cancer treatment
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 26 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner MD Anderson first in Arizona to offer novel prostate cancer treatment
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GILBERT, Ariz. - Banner MD Anderson Cancer Center is revolutionizing prostate cancer treatment by becoming the first hospital system in Arizona to introduce the Transurethral Ultrasound Ablation (TULSA) procedure to its patients. The innovative and less-invasive treatment option uses high temperatures to des
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Barrasso Celebrates Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Celebrates Historic Investment in Rural Healthcare
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"Where a person lives should not determine whether they have access to high-quality medical care... That's why, one year ago, Republicans passed the $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Fund."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today celebrated how the Rural Health Transformation Fund is strengthening and
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Barrasso Commemorates 250 Years of Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Commemorates 250 Years of Freedom, Liberty, and American Greatness
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke at a press conference about America's 250th Anniversary. Senator Barrasso shared how the Declaration of Independence laid the foundation for freedom, liberty, and greatness for generations of Americans.
Sen. Barrasso said:
"Well, we are getting ready to celebrate the
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Barrasso Introduces Bill to Improve Homelessness Data Collection
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Introduces Bill to Improve Homelessness Data Collection
Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to modernize data collection on homeless populations in the United States.
The PIT Count Modernization Act would update the methods used by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to measure homeless populations. This updated approach would allow fed
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Barrasso: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Clears the Way for American Energy Dominance
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: The Working Families Tax Cuts Law Clears the Way for American Energy Dominance
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts law is unleashing affordable, available, reliable American energy.
Sen. Barrasso's remarks:
"One year ago, Republicans passed the Working Families Tax Cuts law. It is landmark legislation. It helped put more money
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Black Hills neurosurgeon Dr. Gust transitioning outreach
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 22 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Black Hills neurosurgeon Dr. Gust transitioning outreach
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WILLISTON, N.D. -Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center neurosurgeon, Dr. Troy Gust, is transitioning his outreach to a new location in Williston, North Dakota.
Starting July 1, Dr. Gust will relocate his outreach practice from Conservative Care Occupational Health to the Sanford 11 th & Gate Clinic located at 1700 1
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom (College Park, Ga.) on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance
WASHINGTON, June 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom (College Park, Ga.) on Proposed Changes to Federal Financial Assistance
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Bianca Motley Broom of College Park, Ga. and president of the Georgia Municipal Association, in conversation with
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Democratic Governors Association: Inside Elections Shifts Battleground Gov Races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' Favor
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 25, 2026:
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Inside Elections Shifts Battleground Gov Races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' Favor
Inside Elections shifted the gubernatorial races in Georgia, Iowa, and Ohio in Democrats' favor as "the cycle continues to deteriorate for Republicans." This is just the latest sign of momentum for Democratic gubernatorial candidates across the map, as they campaign on plans to make life more
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Distinguished Biologist to Lead Molecular Biology Seminar Series at UW
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Distinguished Biologist to Lead Molecular Biology Seminar Series at UW
The University of Wyoming's Department of Molecular Biology will host an upcoming seminar series featuring world-renowned biologist Dr. Alejandro Sanchez Alvarado, who is president, chief scientific officer and investigator at the Stowers Institute for Medical Research.
Sanchez Alvarado, a pioneer in the field of developmental biology
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.6 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $1.6 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming
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DENVER - Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing $1.6 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming. These grant
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Invests in Making America Healthy Again with Announcement of $25 Million to Improve Drinking Water in Small and Rural Communities
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WASHINGTON- Today, U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing more than $25 million in grant funding to improve drinking water infrastructure in small and rural communities. These grants will help Make America Healthy Again by providing communitie
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Federal Register: BLM Issues Proposed Rule on Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From Onshore Federal and Indian Leases
WASHINGTON, June 24 (TNSFR) -- In response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, enacted on July 4, 2025, and Executive Order (E.O.) 14154, entitled, "Unleashing American Energy," dated January 20, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is proposing to modify its existing regulations pertaining to royalties due on oil and natural gas lost on Federal and Indian leases. These modifications would reduce unnecessary compliance burdens for operators and streamline the BLM's royalty determinations on
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Feild's 85 in CNFR Finals Good for Share of National Bareback Title
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, June 22 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Feild's 85 in CNFR Finals Good for Share of National Bareback Title
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Tarleton State University bareback rider Daxtyn Feild came up big in Saturday night's championship go-round of the College National Finals Rodeo to claim a portion of a three-way tie for the national title in the event.
Both Tarleton State rodeo teams finished third at the CNFR. The men's team placed behind Clarendon College and L
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Four UW Students Earn Awards at American Society of Reclamation Sciences Conference
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 24 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Four UW Students Earn Awards at American Society of Reclamation Sciences Conference
Four University of Wyoming students were recognized at the recent American Society of Reclamation Sciences (ASRS) Conference, the bulk of which took place June 7-11 at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center in Laramie.
The event was co-hosted with UW's School of Energy Resources, with a theme of "Landscapes in Reclamation."
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GAO Director Collins Testifies Before House Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Aviation released the following written testimony by Derrick Collins, director of physical infrastructure, United States Government Accountability Office, from a June 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Connecting Rural America to the National Airspace System":
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Chairman Nehls, Ranking Member Carson, and Members of the Subcommittee:
I appreciate the opportunity to testify before you today on the issues affecting ai
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George Mason University Mercatus Center Senior Research Fellow Palagashvili Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections released the following written testimony by Liya Palagashvili, senior research fellow and a labor economist at the George Mason University Mercatus Center, from a June 9, 2026, hearing entitled "On Call for America: Strengthening Access Through Locum Tenens Providers":
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Good morning, Chairman Mackenzie and members of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. It is an honor to testify before you
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Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Graham Applauds Senate Passage of Glioblastoma Awareness Day Resolution
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today applauded the passage of his Senate Resolution designating July 15, 2026 as Glioblastoma Awareness Day.
"Glioblastoma is an aggressive brain cancer, and I have seen three members of the Senate family, Ted Kennedy, Senator Barrasso's wife, Bobbi, and m
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Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp takes place July 7
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp takes place July 7
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GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Sanford Health, Grand Forks Youth Football and University of North Dakota Athletics are teaming up to host the Greater Grand Forks Legacy Football Camp.
The camp takes place on Tuesday, July 7th, from the Fritz Pollard Athletic Center at Memorial Village, 2501 Red Jarrett Way. The camp costs $
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Heinrich, Lummis Introduce Legislation to Improve Teacher Pay at Tribal Schools
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich, Lummis Introduce Legislation to Improve Teacher Pay at Tribal Schools
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to help improve teacher pay at Bureau of Indian Education (BIE) schools. New Mexico is home to 45 BIE-funded schools, which serve students from the st
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House Natural Resources Committee Sets July 1 Legislative Hearing
WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands issued the following information for a legislative hearing at 10 a.m. on July 1, 2026, at 1324 Longworth House Office Building:
Agenda:
* H.R. 1693 (Rep. Hageman), To redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center".
* H.R. 7254 (Rep. Huffman), To amend the National Trails System Act to direct the Secretary of t
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Independent Community Bankers, 43 State Bankers Associations Urge OCC to Preempt Illinois Interchange Fee Law to Protect National Banking Powers
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The Independent Community Bankers of America along with 43 state bankers associations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency expressing support for the interim final order preempting the Illinois Interchange Fee Prohibition Act and the accompanying interim final rule on national bank non-interest charges and fees.
The letter argues that the OCC's action is firmly grounded in the National Bank Act
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James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in
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Lummis, Heinrich Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Tribal Schools
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Lummis, Heinrich Lead Bipartisan Effort to Improve Teacher Recruitment and Retention in Tribal Schools
Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) and Senator Martin Heinrich (D-NM) introduced the Indigenous Students Excel Through Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to study and modernize the Bureau of Indian Education's Indian School Equalization Formula to ensure Bureau-funded schools have the resources need
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Marney hired as director of SDSU Extension
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 23 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Marney hired as director of SDSU Extension
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Mandy Marney has been hired as director of SDSU Extension and associate dean of the South Dakota State University College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences. She started her new role on June 22.
"Dr. Amanda Marney brings a wealth of experience and leadership in extension to SDSU," said Joe Cassady, SD Corn Endowed Dean. "I couldn't be
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Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua earns 5-star CMS rating
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua earns 5-star CMS rating
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center-Minocqua received a 5-star rating by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, a national distinction that recognizes Marshfield Clinic's quality measures and its continued effort in providing safe, quality health care to its patients.
This designation was earned by
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Meet 4 Mines alumni digging in on critical minerals
GOLDEN, Colorado, June 24 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Meet 4 Mines alumni digging in on critical minerals
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Mines graduates have been contributing to the critical minerals field since before critical minerals became a household term, building expertise in exploration, processing, systems analysis and decision-making that now anchors global conversations.
Here are four Mines alumni making a mark in the field today:
Jerry Grandey '68: Board Chairman, Rare E
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Montana Residents Challenge State's Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 27 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on June 26, 2026:
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Montana Residents Challenge State's Granting of Undisclosed Waiver for Bridger Pipeline Construction
Montana DEQ issued illegal waiver by ignoring requirements for public notices and hearings
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Helena, MT -- Montana residents today challenged the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) over the approval of an undisclosed waiver that allowed the proposed Bridger Pipeline to
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Montana State awards 2026 Presidential Scholarships to 22 students
BOZEMAN, Montana, June 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State awards 2026 Presidential Scholarships to 22 students
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University's most prestigious scholarship was awarded to 22 high school graduates from across the nation and the world, including 13 students from Montana.
The MSU Presidential Scholarship is awarded based on scholastic achievement, demonstrated leadership and exemplary public service. Students receive an annual s
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National Governors Association, Harvard Release Study on Governor-Led Workforce Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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National Governors Association, Harvard Release Study on Governor-Led Workforce Solutions
New report studies how workforce initiatives in five states are filling labor shortages and boosting economic mobility
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A new study conducted by the National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with the Harvard Project on Workforce and with su
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NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
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Jen Burris
NDSU Media Relations
701-936-1202
Jennifer.r.burris@ndsu.edu
FARGO, N.D. - NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU
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NLC Invests in Innovative Community Resilience Strategies
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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NLC Invests in Innovative Community Resilience Strategies
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Helping Cities Strengthen Resident Economic Stability Community Resilience Centers
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Community resilience centers (CRCs), supported by local governments, are one-stop hubs that connect people to municipal and community support services and programs when they need them most. Thr
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NMSU research tackles New Mexico's biggest challenges, from water to nuclear safety
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, June 19 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU research tackles New Mexico's biggest challenges, from water to nuclear safety
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New Mexico State University has long been known for advancing research that strengthens lives, fuels innovation, and aligns with New Mexico's most pressing priorities. Three high-profile research projects currently underway at NMSU combine the reach of a land-grant university with the university's commitm
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Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care
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As part of the evening, the Sanford Health Foundation announced a transformative $1 million gift from retired Sanford emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Stennes and his wife Nilla in support of the project. In recognition of his generosity and decades of service to the region, the department will be named the
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Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Fights to Make American Dream, Good Life More Attainable for Nebraska Families
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week on the Senate Floor, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed his work to support the American Dream and make the Good Life more attainable for the next generation of Nebraskans. He highlighted how the Working Families Tax Cuts invest in American families and children. This inc
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Roger Maris All-Star Week raises over $1 million
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Roger Maris All-Star Week raises over $1 million
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FARGO, N.D. - The sixth annual Roger Maris All-Star Week raised over $1 million for cancer care.
100% of funds raised during Roger Maris All-Star Week support Sanford Roger Maris Cancer Center's continued investment and expansion as a national destination for cancer research, treatment, education and training. In October 20
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Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was recently named to the Becker's Healthcare list of "100 Great Community Hospitals" for 2026.
The list celebrates institutions that bring accessible, affordable, high-quality care to patients in rural corners of the country and commends local hospitals for delivering
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Sanford Black Hills unveils advanced imaging technology
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Black Hills unveils advanced imaging technology
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June 23, 2026
RAPID CITY, S.D. -Patients at Sanford Black Hills now have access to the most advanced CT imaging technology in South Dakota - a first-of-its-kind photon CT scanner in the state and at Sanford Health, delivering sharper images, richer detail and lower radiation, helping care teams make more confident d
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Sanford Fargo Doc Talk on mental health in adolescents
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo Doc Talk on mental health in adolescents
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FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about mental health in adolescents.
The event is on Thursday, June 25, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. inside the Fargo Parks Sports Center at the Sanford Sports Complex, 6100 38th St. S., Fargo. There is no cost to attend, but registration
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Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption
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June 24, 2026
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
David Newman, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, will join leaders from Mayo Clinic, Duke Health and Mass General Brigham for a session entit
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Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford in Minot welcomes more new family medicine providers
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BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Health in Minot has expanded its team with the addition of two more new family medicine providers at the Sanford Hwy. 2 Clinic.
The two providers offer primary care services to people of all ages, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions.
Bri
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SEC Charges New Jersey Man, His Company in Connection With Alleged Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:26-cv-07525; D.N.J. filed June 23, 2026):
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Securities and Exchange Commission v. Justin Jennings and Vortex Strategies LLC, No. 2:26-cv-07525 (D.N.J. filed June 23, 2026)
On June 23, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Justin Jennings and Vortex Strategies LLC, a Wyoming limited liability company Jennings owned and controlled, with insider trading based on materia
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Sen. Grassley: James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bur
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Sen. Lummis, 6 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent
WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, with six co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 16, 2026
Hon. Scott Bessent
Secretary of the Treasury
1550 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20220
Re: GENIUS Act Implementation--State Regulatory Regime Certification
Dear Secretary Bessent,
We write regarding implementation of Section 4(c) of the GENIUS Act, which establishes a pathwa
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Solopreneur America!
WASHINGTON, June 22 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council issued the following news release:
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Solopreneur America!
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by Raymond J. Keating -
America is a nation of entrepreneurs. In particular, one can make the case that America is a nation of solopreneurs. Solopreneurs are one-man or one-woman businesses.
The latest Census Bureau data point to there being approximately 36.8 million business firms in the U.S., and 30.4 million of those are nonemploy
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Strong El Nino Potential Raises Concerns of Long-Term Drought & Mini-Dust Bowl Scenario
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, June 19 [Category: BizTravel] (TNSrep) -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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Strong El Nino Potential Raises Concerns of Long-Term Drought & Mini-Dust Bowl Scenario
AccuWeather Climate Experts now say there is a 70% chance this El Nino event becomes a "Super El Nino"
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AccuWeather(r) Global Weather Center -- With an exceptionally strong El Nino expected to peak later this year and last in
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Moderately in June
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Rose Moderately in June
The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the June Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that business activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sector rose moderately, while expectations for f
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UW SER Leads Energy Study-Abroad Field Course in Norway
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW SER Leads Energy Study-Abroad Field Course in Norway
The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) led its inaugural study-abroad field course in Norway to explore energy synergies between Norway and Wyoming.
Co-led by Erin Phillips, SER's acting senior director of research; Selena Gerace, program manager of the energy education, leadership and careers group; and Madeleine Lewis, an associ
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UW's SparkTank Generates Over $4.3 Million in Economic Impact for Albany County
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's SparkTank Generates Over $4.3 Million in Economic Impact for Albany County
SparkTank, a student-led philanthropic initiative of the University of Wyoming's Ethics Club, has generated more than $4.3 million in economic output for Albany County since its establishment, according to a new economic impact study conducted by UW's Center for Business and Economic Analysis (CBEA).
"SparkTank was launched i
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UW's WyGISC Creates New Public Wildfire Intelligence Platform
LARAMIE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's WyGISC Creates New Public Wildfire Intelligence Platform
The Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center (WyGISC) and Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at the University of Wyoming -- with financial support from Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association -- have launched WyldFire, a new public-facing wildfire information platform designed to help Wyoming residents, landowners, pu
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act.
President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo
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Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release:
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Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the Department of the Interior announced that it would be disbursing $733 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program funding for 2026 to 1,900 State and local governments across the nation. The Congressional Western Caucus strongly supports this program, and several Members
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Women Local Leaders Gather in Broken Arrow for National Conference Focused on Leadership, Wellness and Community Impact
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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Women Local Leaders Gather in Broken Arrow for National Conference Focused on Leadership, Wellness and Community Impact
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National League of Cities' Women in Municipal Government Summer Conference highlights leadership development, public safety and collaboration among women local elected officials
BROKEN ARROW, Okla. -Women local elected officials and
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Awards Energy Matching Funds for Critical Minerals Project
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 25 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Governor Awards Energy Matching Funds for Critical Minerals Project
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) announced today that he has approved a project to receive Energy Matching Funds (EMF) from the Wyoming Energy Authority (WEA). Visionary Metals Corp was awarded $250,000 for its Granite Mountains Nickel-Copper Project.
Since 2022, the Wyoming State Legislature has appropriated $155
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon: Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Board of Equalization
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 19 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement:
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Judge Grants Temporary Restraining Order Against Board of Equalization
Governor Mark Gordon makes the following statement regarding the court order issued today in the current case against the Board of Equalization and its certification of residential property assessments:
"I am pleased with the Laramie County District Court's decision today to grant a temporary restraining order.
As I have said
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Wyo. State Parks & Cultural Resources Dept.: Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Awards $529,405 in Grant Funding Across the Wyoming
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 26 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund Awards $529,405 in Grant Funding Across the Wyoming
The Wyoming Cultural Trust Fund (WCTF) board awarded $529,405 to 44 grant projects around Wyoming at their recent grant review meeting.
Awards were given to a wide variety of projects, including film and video production, book festivals, arts education outreach, murals, endowment
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Wyoming Arts Council Awards More Than $1 Million in Community Support Grants
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, June 23 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Arts Council Awards More Than $1 Million in Community Support Grants
The Wyoming Arts Council has awarded $1,001,534 in Community Support Grant funding to 124 organizations across the state for projects and programs taking place between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027.
The Community Support Grant is a competitive funding opportunity designed to stren
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