WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * Why Offshore Matters for America's Next 250 Years As America approaches its 250th anniversary, instability in the Middle East is a reminder of one of our country's greatest modern achievements: we changed our energy destiny. A generation ago, global disruptions exposed America's dependence on foreign energy. Today, the United States is the world's leading producer of oil and natural ga  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * AS DEVASTATING GOP SNAP CUTS ARE SET TO SHIFT COST OF CRITICAL FOOD ASSISTANCE TO STATES AND COUNTIES AND INCREASE HUNGER, SCHUMER LAUNCHES PUSH TO DELAY SNAP COST SHIFTS TO SAVE WESTERN NEW YORK... * Last Year Trump And Republicans Made The Largest Cut To SNAP In History - NEARLY $200 BILLION ; In New York, SNAP Is Administered By Counties - Meaning Western New York W  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating * The Growing Map of "Passed States" The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas. These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly   more

ALBANY, New York, July 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $21 Million in Additional NY SWIMS Funding to Support 16 Projects Across New York State * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced nearly $21 million in additional funding through the New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative to support 16 projects that will expand access to safe, modern swimming facilities across New York State. A major  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The National Park Service is accepting public comments on historic properties proposed for National Register listing and related actions across 15 states. The National Park Service is seeking electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before June 13, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments are due by July 16, 2026, under a notice published by the agency. The nominations submitted by State or T  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following statement on July 1, 2026: * * * Promoting the Outdoor Recreation Economy through Permitting Reform and Creating Georgia's First National Park Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on seven bills to streamline permitting for recreation projects, create a new national park in Georgia and promote recreation opportunities t  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 3 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Spinout CellDrop Biosciences Launches Juniper Biosystems to Build Stem-Cell Production Center in Laramie CellDrop Biosciences Inc., a University of Wyoming spinout company developing advanced cell-processing technologies, has announced the formation of Juniper Biosystems, a spinout that will build a stem-cell manufacturing center in Laramie designed to operate under current Good Manufacturing Practice, o  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * What has the One Big Beautiful Bill done for Wyoming this year? Record tax cuts Regulatory relief for Wyoming industries Overdue support for our ranchers @POTUS and @HouseGOP are ushering in a Golden Age for Wyoming! * Washington, D.C. - July 4, 2026, marks America's 250th anniversary of independence, and one year since President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law. Congresswoman   more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, July 3 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Governor Gordon Supports Additional Funds to Wyoming Communities Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.) voted today to support communities across Wyoming using Mineral Royalty Grants during a special virtual meeting of the State Land and Investment Board. The meeting was called to review earlier 2026 projects for potential additional funds. Eleven towns and districts received a total of  more