WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Army Corps Sued Again For Failing to Protect Waterways, Endangered Wildlife From Pipeline Construction * WASHINGTON-Environmental groups sued the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today over the Trump administration's plan to fast-track the construction of oil and gas pipelines through wetlands, streams and rivers nationwide. The Corps' latest issuance of Nationwide Permit 12, w  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen water infrastructure, improve wildfire preparedness and expand access to critical resources for Idaho communities. The legislation includes the FIRE SMART Act, which would   more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to FERC: Reduce Red Tape, Build More Hydro and Natural Gas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed the importance of streamlining the license and permitting processes for hydropower and natural gas. Watch the full exchange HERE. Daines on hydropower l  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines to USTR Greer: Repeal Jackson-Vanik Trade Restrictions, Protect Montana Mining Jobs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in a Senate Finance Committee hearing. They discussed repealing the Jackson-Vanik trade restrictions and the importance of countering Russian dumping of palladium and supporting Montana miners. Watch the   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * ICYMI: SENATOR TIM SHEEHY: Crazy conspiracy theories are undermining America's defense Senator Tim Sheehy penned an opinion piece for FOX News highlighting Section 1217 of the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which establishes the United States-Israel Defense Technology Cooperation Initiative. The op-ed details how Section 1217 became the target of a misinformation campa  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 23 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release: * * * Idaho's average hourly wage increases 4.7% in 2025 Idaho's average wage for all occupations in 2025 was $29.41 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. This amounts to an increase of 4.7%, or $1.31 per hour, from 2024. Idaho ranked third in the country behind Kentucky and Montana in terms of perc  more

BOISE, Idaho, July 22 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho's average hourly wage increased 4.7% in 2025, placing Idaho third nationally for percentage increase in mean wage. "One of the strongest indicators of a healthy economy is when Idahoans see bigger paychecks and greater take-home pay. Rising wages mean more opportunities for f  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Jennifer Brown appointed interim chancellor of Montana State University-Northern * Size: Lg Med Sm V Jennifer L. Brown has been appointed interim chancellor of Montana State University-Northern in Havre. HAVRE -Jennifer L. Brown, provost of Montana State University-Northern, has been appointed interim chancellor of the campus in Havre, according to an announcement from Montana State University Presid  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants. The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris,  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture. The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The Kansas State Historical Society, Topeka, is repatriating Native American human remains and 18 associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory that found a cultural affiliation with three federally recognized Tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The society determined the remains represent one Native American indiv  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Legal Action Seeks to Reverse Trump's Gutting of Threatened Wildlife Protections * MISSOULA, Mont. -The Center for Biological Diversity filed a request in federal court today to challenge the Trump administration's axing of a rule that protects plants and animals listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. The "blanket rule," removed by the administration today p  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Murkowski and Colleagues Lead Efforts to Bolster Made-In-America Hydropower * Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), and Jim Risch (R-Idaho) introduced the "Hydropower Licensing Affordability Act." This bill will reform the Federal Power Act to reduce delays and costs of hydropower licensing. Specifically, the bill would limit Section 4 (e) and  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind * WATCH : Padilla: "Disasters do not distinguish between red states and blue states - and when it comes to disaster aid, neither should Congress" WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to raise concerns over President Trump's recent supplemental  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29 * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds. Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce hou  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 22 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Secretary of Army Daniel Driscoll visits Montana State * Size: Lg Med Sm V Krishna Rupavatharam, Director of the Montana State University Spectrum Lab, left, U.S. Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll and Spectrum Lab staff Zachery Lakin tour the lab during a visit by the Secretary to Montana State University Thursday, July 16, 2026. Photo: U.S. Army/ Staff Sgt. Amanda McLean BOZEMAN -U.S. Army Secretary Da  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 22 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release: * * * Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents from Public Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk - The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningful safeguar  more

HAILEY, Idaho, July 22 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release: * * * USFS quietly rewrites protections for imperiled species, hides new biological documents from public Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk - SANTA FE, NM -- The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningfu  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition 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 Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio  more