Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Alaska
Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and terri
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announ
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspira
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BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Involvement
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 13, 2026
Steve Pearce, BLM Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5686
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001
Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026-
Dear Director Pearce,
Thank you for the
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BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Spark Concerns Over Environmental Impact and Public Exclusion
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter from Jacksonville, Oregon, was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Interior
July 10, 2026
Office of the Secretary, Bureau of Land Management
Public comment: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska
Docket No. BLM-2026-0001
The BLM's proposed revisions to the regulations for grazing administration are appalling. BL
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BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions Urged to Support Flexibility Transparency and Rancher Involvement
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 9, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
Director (630)
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Acting BLM Director
Re: Public Comment on Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration,
Exclusive of Alaska; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; RIN 1004-AE82
Dear Director P
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BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Faces Criticism for Weakening Land Health Protections and Public Participation
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
Steve Pearce, BLM Director
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5686
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/BLM-2026-0001-0001
Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, BLM-2026-
0001
Dear Director Pearce,
Defenders of Wildli
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BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Raises Concerns Over Environmental Impact Public Participation and Permit Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment on Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska
Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; RIN 1004-AE82; 91 FR 26852 (May 12, 2026)
Submitted via Regulations.gov, July 13, 2026
To the Bureau of Land Management and the Office of Hearings and Appeals:
My name is Gregory P. Shine. I live i
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BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Sparks Concerns Over Public Lands Management and Environmental Impact
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
Attn: Acting BLM Director (630)
Subject: BLM's Proposed Rule, "Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive
of Alaska" [Published Federal Register Number: 2026-09387 (91FR 26852)
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BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Seeks Input on Proposed Withdrawal Revocation Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park
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WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comments on an environmental assessment for the proposed revocation of Public Land Order No. 7923 affecting public lands surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in McKinley, San Juan, and Sandoval count
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BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Temporarily Closes Rim Campground near Casper
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The Bureau of Land Management has closed Rim Campground in Natrona County effective July 15, 2026, until further notice. The closure is a precautionary measure in response to increased bear activity in the area, aimed at ensuring public safety. The closure will remain in place until the campground is determined to be
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BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM's Second-Quarter 2026 Oil and Gas Lease Sales Generate $4.1 Billion
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Bureau of Land Management generated more than $4.1 billion in total receipts from oil and gas lease sales held in the second quarter of 2026 - in line with the Trump administration's Energy Dominance initiative. These revenues reflect an ongoing focus on unleashing domesti
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California Farm Bureau Supports Modernized BLM Grazing Regulations With Minor Modifications
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Steve Pearce
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: BLM2026-0001 - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska
Dear Director Pearce:
The California Farm Bureau appreciates the opportunity to
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Cattle Rancher Urges BLM to Prioritize Local Knowledge and Balanced Management in Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment Letter on Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82)
July 10, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
Re: Proposed Rule - Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (RIN 1004-AE82), 91 Fed. Reg. 20367 (May 12, 2026)
Dear Bureau of La
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Colorado Cattlemen Support BLM Grazing Rule Revisions Emphasizing Science and Adaptive Management
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 13, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director
Bureau of Land Management,
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646,
Washington, DC 20240,
Attention: Acting, BLM Director.
RE: Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska, 43 CFR Part 4
43 CFR Parts 1700 and 4100 [Docket No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516,
#O2509-
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Concerns Raised Over Proposed Revisions to Grazing Administration Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
ATTN: Acting, BLM Director
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal: https://www.regulations.gov BLM-2026-0001
RE: BLM-2026-0001, Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alask
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EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives
WASHINGTON, July 16 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List Endorses Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for Alaska House of Representatives
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, endorsed Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for the Alaska House of Representatives. EMILYs List President Jessica Mackler released the following statement:
"EMILYs List is proud to endorse Danni Hall and Lisa Keller for electi
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Federal Register: BLM Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Native Vietnam-Era Veterans Allotments
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing col
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Federal Register: DOE Issues Final Rule on Financial Assistance Regulations-Conflict of Interest and Commitment Policy Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Energy (DOE) is amending its Financial Assistance Regulations to establish conflict of interest and conflict of commitment policies and requirements for non-Federal entities applying for or receiving financial assistance awards from the Department, and to implement and standardize certain disclosure requirements applicable to financial assistance applications and awards, including responsibilities, general rules, and procedures for non-Federal ent
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Federal Register: Fish & Wildlife Service Issues Information Collection Notice on Alaska Big Game Guide Use Survey
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, we, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service), are proposing to renew an information collection with revisions.
In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we provide the general public and other Federal agencies with an opportunity
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Florence Family Farm Calls for Multi-Year Crossing Permits and Reduced Restrictions on Livestock Trailing Across Public Land
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Florence Family Farm, LLC
July 13, 2026
Re: Comment of Florence Family Farm on Crossing Permits and Livestock Trailing (Sec. 4130.6-3) -- Proposed Rule, Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 91 Fed. Reg. 26,852 (May 12, 2026); RIN 1004-AE82; Docket No. BLM-2026-0001
Dear Acting Direct
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Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Multistate Settlement With 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release:
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Carr Announces Multistate Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office has joined with 41 other attorneys general in reaching a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe. This settlement resolves allegations stemming from a 2023 breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide and i
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GCI Expands Upgraded 5G Mobile Service Across Alaska
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 17 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release:
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GCI expands upgraded 5G mobile service across Alaska
More than 125 Alaska communities now have access to 5G through GCI's statewide network
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GCI is launching upgraded 5G mobile service in communities across Alaska, improving performance, reliability and coverage and reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to deliver--not just promise--reliable connectivity for Alaskans.
Sin
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Grand Canyon Trust: BLM Proposed Grazing Rules Criticized for Undermining Ranching Conservation Role and Public Land Health
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Stevan Pearce
Director, Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Re: Comments on BLM's Proposed Grazing Regulations, RIN 1004-AE82
Dear Mr. Pearce:
Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the Bureau of Land Management's new draft grazing rules. We of
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Idaho Cattle Association Urges Revisions to Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulations to Enhance Range Management and Permit Flexibility
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630), Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street N.W., Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted Via the Federal eRulemaking Portal at https://www.regulations.gov
RE: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 43 CFR Part 4 Bureau of Lan
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Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Kaine, Murkowski Introduce Legislation to Boost Health Care Workforce, Address Shortages
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, introduced the Welcome Back to the Health Care Workforce Act, legislation to address health care workforce shortages across the country. The bill would
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Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Landless Bill Advances from Senate Committee
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Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) today announced that her bill allowing five Alaska Native communities to form urban corporations and receive land entitlements under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) passed out of the Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) by voice vote. The legislation, which would remedy a de
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Lawmakers Urge Finalization of Grazing Rule to Support Ranchers Boost Food Security and Land Stewardship
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Secretary Doug Burgum - Chief Stevan Pearce
U.S. Department of the Interior - U.S. Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street, N.W. - 1849 C Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20240 - Washington, D.C. 20240
Chief Tim Schultz
U.S. Forest Service
1400 Independence Ave., SW
Washington, D.C. 20250
Comment in Resp
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Modoc County Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Focus on Flexibility Local Input and Support for New Ranchers
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Attn: BLM Director
RE: Gomments; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration
Modoc County (County) appreciates the opportunity to provide your agency with the County's Position in regards to your proposed rule; Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska.
Modoc County is a "planning cou
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Montana Counties Advocate for Clear Taylor Grazing Act Mapping and Regulatory Support for Rangeland Improvements on Public Lands
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Montana Natural Resource Coalition of Counties, Inc.
P.O. Box 468 - Lewistown, MT 59457
@fergusmt.gov
Board of Directors
Ross Butcher, President & Treasurer Miles Hutton, Secretary Shane Gorder, Vice President
Fergus County Blaine County Richland County
John Fahlgren Mark Morse
Valley County Yellowstone County
July
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Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Murkowski, Schatz Introduce Major Legislative Package to Support Native Children, Families, and Communities
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Washington, DC- U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, and U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai?i), Vice Chairman of the Committee, introduced the Native Children's Commission Implementation Act ( S.4976 ), a comprehensive legislative packa
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenpor
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National Mining Association Opposes Broad Expansion of BLM Land Health Standards Beyond Grazing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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July 13, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630), Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attn: Acting, BLM Director
RE: Bureau of Land Management Revision of Regulations for
Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska, 91 Fed. Reg. 26,852 (May 15, 2026).
To Whom it
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National Park Service: Park and Community Poetry Workshops
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Park and Community Poetry Workshops
KING SALMON - Poet Jodie Hollander is leading three free poetry workshops and readings in Katmai National Park and Naknek from July 26 to 31, 2026. The two-hour workshops begin at 2 pm on July 26, 2026, at the Bristol Bay Historical Society Museum in Naknek, and at 7 pm on July 29, 2026, at the Brooks Camp auditorium in
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Native Plant Society of New Mexico Urges New Environmental Review to Protect Rare Plants From Harmful Grazing Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Native Plant Society of New Mexico
P. O. Box 35388
Albuquerque, NM 87176-5388
July 12, 2026
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
Attention: Acting BLM Director
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
RE: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alas
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Nature Conservancy Urges BLM to Modernize Grazing Regulations With Ecological Focus and Tribal Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630),
Bureau of Land Management, 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646, Washington, DC 20240,
Attention: BLM Director
Re: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska (Docket
No. BLM-2026-0001; A2407-014-004-065516, #O2509-014-004-125222;
LLHQ220000)
Dear Mr. Pe
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Nevada Association of Counties Seeks Enhanced Coordination and Flexibility in Federal Grazing Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nevada Association of Counties
304 South Minnesota Street
Carson City, NV 89703
(775) 883-7863
(cid:3)
June 26, 2026
Via Federal eRulemaking Portal
ATTN: Steve Pearce, BLM Director
U.S. Department of the Interior, Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C Street NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Subject:(
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New Mexico State Agencies Provide Detailed Comments on Proposed Bureau of Land Management Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
STATE OF NEW MEXICO
MSC 3189, Box 30005
Las Cruces, New Mexico 88003-8005
Telephone (575) 646-3007
MICHELLE LUJAN GRISHAM JEFF M. WITTE
Governor Secretary
July 10, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW
Room 5646
Washington, D.C. 20240
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NOAA: West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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West Coast Gray Whale Estimate Shows Increase, New Count Determines
The reasons for the apparent increase remain an open question.
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A new abundance estimate of the gray whale population that migrates along the West Coast suggests their numbers have increased since last year.
Researchers at NOAA Fisheries' Southwest Fisheries Science Center estimate that t
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Oregon Agriculture and Wildlife Agencies Support BLM Grazing Regulation Updates With Recommendations for Native Plants and Wildlife Management
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE
Salem, OR 97302-1142
Oregon Department of Agriculture
635 Capitol St NE
Salem, OR 97301-2532
Department of the Interior (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Acting BLM Director
Re: Comments on
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Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Opposes Three Year Constraint on Federal Migratory Game Bird Hunting Regulations Process
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
Wildlife Division
4034 Fairview Industrial Dr SE
Salem, OR 97302-1142
(503) 947-6301
July 15, 2026
(503) 947-6330
Docket No. FWS-HQ-MB-2024-0206 www.dfw.state.or.us
Policy and Regulations Branch
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
MS: PRB (JAO/3W)
5275 Leesburg Pike, Falls Church
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Oregon Resident: BLM Proposed Grazing Rule Criticized for Weakening Land Health Protections and Subsidizing Large Ranchers at Public Expense
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT SUBMITTED TO THE BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT
Docket No.: BLM-2026-0001
Proposed Rule: Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska
Federal Register: Vol. 91, No. 91, May 12, 2026
Date Submitted: July 13, 2026
Submitted by: Frank Hammett, John Day, Oregon 97845
To Whom It May Con
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Outdoor Recreation Group Urges Narrow Focus on Grazing Rule to Protect Access and Economy
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Official Comments from the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Association
RE: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Office of Hearings and Appeals (OHA) are proposing to revise the grazing regulations, Grazing Administration--Exclusive of Alaska, to establish a new part addressing land health management, with certain provisio
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Public Lands Foundation Supports Updated Grazing Regulations With Streamlined Administration and Expanded Land Health Standards
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Lands Foundation
Comments
Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration,
Exclusive of Alaska - 43 CFR Parts 4, 1700 and 4100
Proposed Rule
RIN 1004-AE82
Submitted to www.regulations.gov
The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) is a national membership organization that advocates for and works to ensure the reten
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Rep. Fong, 15 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Cao
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Vince Fong, R-California, with 15 co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao:
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Here is the text of the letter:
June 15, 2026
The Honorable Hung Cao
Acting Secretary of the Navy
1000 Navy Pentagon
Washington, D.C. 20350
Dear Acting Secretary Cao,
Thank you for your service to our nation. As you consider where to base seven F-35C Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter (F-35C) squadrons, we would like to express o
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Report from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health: Firearm Mortality Epidemic
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Firearm Mortality Epidemic: EXAMINING THE U.S. DATA FROM 2024 - A report from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health - July 2026 (19 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Introduction ... 1
2024 Five Fast Facts ... 2
An Overview of U.S. Gun Deaths in 2024 ... 3
Lethality and Availability of Firearms ... 6
A Leading Cause of Death Among Young People ... 5
Years of Potential Life Lost From Gun Violence ... 6
Gun Deaths
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Risch, Graham, Blumenthal Lead 60+ Senators in Announcing Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
Today, U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Darline Graham (R-S.C.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) led 60+ members of the Senate in announcing the text of
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Rural Transit Day 2026
JUNEAU, Alaska, July 16 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Rural Transit Day 2026
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WHEREAS, Rural Transit Day has been celebrated since July 16, 2020, highlighting the ways in which agencies recognize and support the specialized needs of rural passengers and staff; and
WHEREAS, as the reliance on rural transit has increased, so has the need to maintain the elements necessary for effective rural transit, including infrastructure and personnel; and
W
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Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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Sanders, Cassidy Applaud Senate Advancement of Bipartisan Reauthorization of the Older Americans Act
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-La.) applaud the Senate unanimously passing the Older Americans Act (OAA), a critically important law that provides services supporting
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Schiff Joins Blumenthal & Darline Graham to Introduce Legislation with 60+ Cosponsors to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable
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Before his death, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) secured an agreement with the White House on new text to bring sweeping sanctions against the enablers of Russia's war in Ukraine
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Richard Blume
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Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth
WASHINGTON, July 15 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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Small Businesses Show Resilience as Owners Look Ahead to Growth
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Small business confidence held steady in the second quarter, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Index for Q2 2026. The Index score is 66.5, nearly unchanged from last quarter's 67.0, and slightly above the reading from this time last year (65.2).
Seven in 10 small business
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Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, issued the following news release:
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Sullivan Secures Wins for Alaska in Committee-Passed Water Infrastructure Package
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Bill Continues Progress on Juneau Flooding Solution, Nome Deep-draft Port
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska), a member of the Senate Environment & Public Works (EPW) Committee, this week voted with all his colleagues to advance the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 from committee with a nu
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Summer Travel Season in Full Swing at Fairbanks International Airport
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration issued the following news release:
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Summer travel season in full swing at Fairbanks International Airport
FAIRBANKS, Alaska- The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Fairbanks is ready for another busy summer travel season at Fairbanks International Airport.
Historically, July and August are the busiest two months of the year for FAI, with eight of the top ten busiest days
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TRCP Supports Expanded Rangeland Health Standards in BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 13, 2026
Stevan Pearce, BLM Director
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Subject: Comments from the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership Regarding Revision of Regulations for Grazing Administration, Exclusive of Alaska. Doc
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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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U.S. Cargo and Passenger Airlines Gained 1,974 Jobs in May 2026
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BTS 26-59
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 :
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Darline Graham, Richard Blumenthal, Jeanne Shaheen, Roger Wicker Lead Bipartisan Group of 62 Senators in Announcing Russia Sanctions Legislation in Honor of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham
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'[Lindsey] said that this would be the most consequential piece of legislation that he ever had an opportunity to get behind and get to the President's desk...'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Se
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UCLA Collective for Racial and Disability Justice Urges CMS to Withdraw Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Rule
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
UCLA School of Law
Attn: Collective for Racial & Disability Justice
385 Charles E Young Dr. East,
Los Angeles, CA, 90095, United States
7/13/2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
RE: Medicaid Progra
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White Pine County Urges Revisions to BLM Grazing Regulations to Protect Local Economy and Water Rights
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Commissioner Paula Carson 801 Clark Street, Suite 4
Commissioner Tim Pauley Ely. Nevada 89301
Commissioner Hank Vogler (775) 293-6509
Commissioner Pat Robison
Commissioner Jose Noriega
Nichole Stephey, Ex-officio Clerk of the Board White Pine County WPClerk@WhitePineCountyNV.Gov
Board of County Commissioners
July 13,
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Wild Sheep Foundation Proposes Enhancements to BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
412 Pronghorn Trail | Bozeman, MT 59718
www.wildsheepfoundation.org
July 13, 2026
VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION: www.regulations.gov
U.S. Department of the Interior
Director (630), Bureau of Land Management
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: Acting BLM Director
Re: RIN 1004-AE82; Docket No. BLM-20
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Wyoming State Engineer Requests Clarification on Federal Grazing Water Rights Regulation to Include State Joint Ownership Requirement
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Wyoming State Engineer Requests Clarification on Federal Grazing Water Rights Regulation to Include State Joint Ownership Requirement
STATE ENGINEER'S OFFICE
HERSCHLER BUILDING, 2-W
CHEYENNE, WYOMING 82002
(307) 777-6150
seo.wyo.gov
MARK GORDON BRANDON GEBHART, P.E.
GOVERNOR STATE ENGINEER
July 13, 2026
Director, B
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