Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado

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ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on July 24, 2026: * * * ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Colorado, challenging the state's Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow (ASSET) Law. Colorado's ASSET law was initially passed in 2013 and revised in 2022 to expand higher   more
AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a l  more
AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com  more
AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hyd  more
Arapahoe Community College: DeLa'O Honored by Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education
LITTLETON, Colorado, July 24 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news: * * * DeLa'O Honored by CACTE Author Jeff Duggan Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Faculty Compensation & Credentialing Coordinator Krystal DeLa'O was selected as the Colorado Association for Career and Technical Education (CACTE) Outstanding Career & Technical Education Student (postsecondary category) at the 2026 CACTE CareerTech Summit on July 22 in Pueblo. The award recognizes an outstanding CTE postsec  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration  more
As Trump Moves to Politicize Federal Grants, Rep. Pettersen Leads Push to Protect Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Funding
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Moves to Politicize Federal Grants, Rep. Pettersen Leads Push to Protect Mental Health and Substance Use Treatment Funding * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Brittany Pettersen (D-CO) led 45 members in calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on their policy effort to politicize the federal grantmaking process, allowing political appointees to have the final say on whe  more
Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl  more
Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'  more
Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with   more
Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Press Releases Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund  more
Bennet Statement on Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Trump-Saudi Nuclear Deal * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after the Trump Administration signed and announced an agreement under Section 123 of the Atomic Energy Act to provide Saudi Arabia with sensitive U.S. nuclear technology without adequate nuclear nonprol  more
Bennet, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, King, Colleagues Renew Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine) and 37 of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne  more
Bennet, Wyden, Senate Democrats Call for Independent Investigation Into Political Interference in IRS Audits Following Departure of Top Trump Tax Official
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Wyden, Senate Democrats Call for Independent Investigation Into Political Interference in IRS Audits Following Departure of Top Trump Tax Official * Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Subcommittee on Taxation and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Oversight, joined U.S. Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committ  more
Biggs, Titus Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Emergency Funding for Colorado River Basin
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Biggs, Titus Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Emergency Funding for Colorado River Basin * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Andy Biggs (AZ-05) co-led a letter to U.S. House leadership, urging the inclusion of funds in the recently introduced emergency funding package to address the increasingly dire condition of the Colorado River Basin. The requested funding would support water infrastructure investments,   more
Bristol, Hays Leave Lasting Impacts in Retirement From Midland University
FREMONT, Nebraska, July 25 -- Midland University issued the following news: * * * Bristol, Hays Leave Lasting Impacts in Retirement from Midland University Two longtime faculty members with nearly 50 years of dedication to Midland University have retired this summer. Rita Bristol, Associate Professor of Business, is retiring after 36 years of service to Midland, while Dan Hays, Director of Theatre Activities, is retiring after nearly 13 years in his role. Midland University is grateful for   more
CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 14 Actions
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * CFP Board Promotes Public Trust With 14 Actions Upholding Ethical Standards in a Thriving Network of Over 109,000 CFP(R) Professionals - Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards, Inc. (CFP Board), a nonprofit organization with more than 109,000 CFP(R) professionals, today announced actions taken to uphold its ethical standards, imposing sanctions on fourt  more
CMU Celebrates Colorado Day with America 250-Colorado 150 Flag Ceremony
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 24 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * CMU Celebrates Colorado Day with America 250-Colorado 150 Flag Ceremony * CMU Celebrates America 250-Colorado 150 milestone with flag ceremony on Aug. 1 Colorado Mesa University invites the community to commemorate two historic milestones during the Colorado Day: 150-250 Flag Ceremony on Saturday, Aug. 1, at 10 am. The event will honor Colorado's 150th anniversary of statehood and the nation's 25  more
Colo. Agriculture Dept.: No State Produce Linked to Ongoing Cyclospora Outbreak
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * No Colorado Produce Linked to Ongoing Cyclospora Outbreak As the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) continue to investigate the ongoing Cyclospora outbreak, the Colorado Department of Agriculture wants to assure consumers that eating fresh Colorado produce continues to be a safe part of a nutritious and healthy diet. "So far, n  more
Colo. Parks & Wildlife Commission Meeting Recap for July 16-17 2026, Colorado Outdoor Strategy Update Provided
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The Colorado Department of Natural Resources Division of Parks and Wildlife issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission meeting recap for July 16-17 2026, Colorado Outdoor Strategy update provided Ignacio, Colo -- At its July 16-17, 2026 meeting, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard proposed changes to regulations as follows. All final regulations approved at the July 16-17, 2026 meeting will go into effect on Sept. 1, 2026 u  more
Colo. Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies Statewide 2026 Primary Election
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Certifies Statewide 2026 Primary Election Secretary of State Jena Griswold today certified the statewide 2026 Primary Election, making the results of the election official and final. "Today's election certification concludes the statewide 2026 Primary Election," said Secretary Griswold. "I want to thank County Clerks and election wor  more
Colo. Secretary of State: Three RTD Candidates Qualify for General Election Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Three RTD Candidates Qualify for General Election Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that three nonpartisan candidates for RTD Board of Directors have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. Candidates for RTD Board of Directors are required to collect 250 si  more
Colo. Secretary of State: Three Unaffiliated Candidates for Congressional Seats Qualify for General Election Ballot
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Three Unaffiliated Candidates for Congressional Seats Qualify for General Election Ballot The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that three Unaffiliated candidates for United States House of Representatives have submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the November 3, 2026 General Election ballot. Unaffiliated Candi  more
Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud
SAN JOSE, California, July 23 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Conexon Connect Scales with Agent Workforce Cloud Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced today that Conexon Connect, the internet service provider arm of rural fiber broadband leader Conexon, is leveraging Calix Agent Workforce(tm) Cloud on the AI-native Calix One (tm) platform to scale their growth across residential, business, and multi-dwelling   more
Crow Hosts Annual Job Fair in Aurora, Largest to Date
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Crow Hosts Annual Job Fair in Aurora, Largest to Date * AURORA -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO) hosted his annual job fair for Coloradans. Dozens of local employers from across the Denver metro area and nearly 450 jobseekers attended the job fair. This was Crow's largest job fair to date."I'm proud to host an annual job fair that brings our community together, connecting Coloradans with new job opportu  more
Democratic Governors Association: Washington Post Report Details How Andy Biggs Protected "Polygamist Religious Group Accused of Sexually Abusing Girls"
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Washington Post Report Details How Andy Biggs Protected "Polygamist Religious Group Accused of Sexually Abusing Girls" New reporting from The Washington Post details how Andy Biggs has "faced criticism from fellow Republicans" for his record of siding with predators when he was Arizona's State Senate president by blocking reforms to "crack down on a polygamist religious group accused of sexually abusi  more
Environmental Groups Oppose EPA Proposals to Weaken PFAS Drinking Water Standards and Delay Compliance Deadlines
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OW Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Mixtu  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Interconnected VoIP Numbering Authorization Application Filed by ActionVox Pursuant to Sec. 52.15(g)(3) of Commission's Rules
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 25-203): * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment from interested parties on a Numbering Authorization Application (Application) filed by ActionVox, Inc. (ActionVox or Applicant), an interconnected Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) provider, pursuant to section 52.15(g)(3) of the Federal Communications Commission's rule  more
Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h  more
Governor Polis Appoints Rachel A. Catt to the 2nd Judicial District Court
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Rachel A. Catt to the 2nd Judicial District Court * DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis appointed Rachel A. Catt to the 2nd Judicial District Court. This appointment fills a vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Martin F. Egelhoff, and is effective August 1, 2026. Ms. Catt is a Magistrate in the 17th Judicial District, a position she has held since 2022. Her   more
Group of States Oppose EPA Proposal to Rescind Nationwide PFAS Drinking Water Standards
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin July 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov EPA Docket Center Office of Water D  more
Heritage Foundation Davis Institute for National Security & Foreign Policy Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Committee
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses released the following written testimony by Mike Gonzalez, senior fellow at the Heritage Foundation Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy, from a July 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating DEI in American Institutions." DEI stands for diversity, equity, and inclusion. * * * My name is Mike Gonzalez. I am the Angeles T. Arr  more
Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Deschedule Marijuana, End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Bennet, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Deschedule Marijuana, End Federal Prohibition of Cannabis * Legislation comes after the administration announced plans to reclassify marijuana to Schedule III WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet joined 15 of their Senate colleagues to reintroduce their Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act (CAOA), which wo  more
History Colorado Board Responds to Changes Proposed for National Historic Preservation Act
DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: * * * History Colorado Board Responds to Changes Proposed for National Historic Preservation Act The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation, the independent US federal agency charged with promoting the preservation of the nation's diverse historic resources, is considering a fast-moving draft rule that would make significant changes to the Section 106 consultation process of the National Historic Preservat  more
Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands * Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av  more
Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Neguse Introduce Legislation to Safeguard Local Input on Public Lands Oil and Gas Leases * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and U.S. Representative Joe Neguse (D-Colo.) introduced the Local Input Act. This bicameral bill seeks to protect the right of local communities to provide input into proposed oil and gas lease sales on national public lands and would res  more
Mavs at the Rockies 2026
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, July 24 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news: * * * Mavs at the Rockies 2026 * CMU had record attendance at the 2026 Mavs at the Rockies event Colorado Mesa University's Maverick spirit was on full display at this year's Mavs at the Rockies event, where a record 258 alumni, students, prospective students, families and friends gathered at Coors Field for an evening celebrating community and university pride. For the first time in the event's hist  more
NIH Announces Winners of S-Index Challenge to Advance Data Sharing Across Biomedical Research
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 25 -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NIH announces winners of S-index Challenge to advance data sharing across biomedical research Prize competition winners reveal approaches to a metric to measure, reward sharing of high-quality data Bioinformatics Basic Research Clinical Research Translational Research NEI - In the 21st century, biomedical science is increasingly based on "big data". The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is aiming t  more
Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF 'programmable cloud laboratory'
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State awarded $20M to lead an NSF 'programmable cloud laboratory' * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State was awarded $20 million by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to lead one of 20 teams across the country over the next four years as part of the federal government's Genesis Mission, a national effort to harness AI for scientific discovery. Each team will develop an artificial  more
Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Berks, a commitment to Berks County * For Chancellor and Dean Radha Pyati, the success of Penn State Berks is inseparable from the success of the community it serves. Through partnerships with local employers, community organizations and civic leaders, the campus connects students with meaningful experiences while helping address shared opportunities and challenges. In the vide  more
Pepperdine University: Paying It Forward - Bob and Jane Bland Establish a $1 Million Endowed Professorship in Conducting at Seaver College
MALIBU, California, July 25 -- Pepperdine University issued the following news: * * * Paying it Forward: Bob and Jane Bland Establish a $1 Million Endowed Professorship in Conducting at Seaver College David Holden Travelling beyond the peaks of the Rocky Mountains and his childhood home in Colorado to attend Pepperdine, Bob Bland ('73) discovered a land of opportunity on the West Coast. Arriving in California, Bob was introduced to a new life. The farm kid spent his free days with Pepperdin  more
Ranking Members Raskin, Scott, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Raskin, Scott, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), and Committee on Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pal  more
Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Committee on Ene  more
Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People With Disabilities
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Ranking Members Scott, Raskin, and Pallone Urge DOJ to Rescind Its Opinion Threatening Societal Integration for People with Disabilities Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), House Committee on the Judiciary Ranking Member Jamie Raskin (MD-08), and Committee on Ene  more
Ratepayer Protection Act Advances From House Committee on Energy and Commerce
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ratepayer Protection Act Advances from House Committee on Energy and Commerce Today, Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, and Congressman Gabe Evans (CO-08), applauded the Committee's passage of H.R. 934  more
Rep. Crane Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Investment in Colorado River Drought Relief
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Eli Crane, R-Arizona, issued the following news: * * * Rep. Crane Joins Bipartisan Letter Urging Investment in Colorado River Drought Relief * On Friday, July 17, 2026, Rep. Eli Crane (R-AZ) signed onto a bipartisan letter led by Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) urging House leadership to include emergency funding for the Colorado River Basin in the upcoming supplemental appropriations package. The appeal was addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem  more
Report From Aon: Global Catastrophe Recap
WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSLrpt) -- Global Catastrophe Recap: First Half (H1) of 2026 - A report from Aon - July 2026 (33 pages) Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents Executive Summary ... 3 H1 2026 Natural Disaster Events and Loss Trends ... 5 Economic Losses in H1 Track Below Average ... 6 Insurers See Significant Reduction in Losses Compared to H1 2025 ... 8 What We Learned ... 11 U.S. SCS Losses Trend Lower Despite Record Tornado Year for Illinois and Indiana ... 12 Watching a Po  more
SSTL Supports Europe's Next Generation of Space Professionals at E-SGW 2026
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado, July 25 -- Surrey Satellite Technology U.S., a subsidiary of Surrey Satellite Technology, issued the following news: * * * SSTL Supports Europe's Next Generation of Space Professionals at E-SGW 2026 Eight colleagues from SSTL took part in last weekend's European Space Generation Workshop (E-SGW) 2026 in London, joining young space professionals from across Europe for two days of discussion, collaboration and networking. Held at the historic Royal Institution, the two-day  more
Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July * July 23, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Reed The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that growth in business activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sect  more
Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that Tenth District services activity increased moderately in July, while growth in expectations for future activity r  more
University of Denver: Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * A Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations Writer: Jordyn Reiland, jordyn.reiland@du.edu University of Denver Associate Professor Michael Kerwin shares a few of his favorite lesser-known locations to take students for on-site lessons. What better way to delve into Colorado's history than by exploring some of its many different rock formations? Whether by foot, car, bike, or rock climbi  more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir  more
VoteVets Endorses Slate of Democratic House Candidates Ahead of Midterms
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 25 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * VoteVets Endorses Slate of Democratic House Candidates Ahead of Midterms Part of VoteVets' larger effort to elect more veterans to the U.S. Congress - Today, VoteVets endorsed a strong slate of Democratic candidates to represent our nation's veterans in the U.S. Congress: Chris Gallant (NY-1), Kristina Knickerbocker (OH-10), Dwayne Romero (CO-3), and Raymond Smith (NC-03). "These four candidate  more
Walberg, Lankford Lead Amicus Brief Defending Religious Liberty in Supreme Court School Choice Case
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg, Lankford Lead Amicus Brief Defending Religious Liberty in Supreme Court School Choice Case * Education and Workforce Committee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) and Senator James Lankford (R-OK) led 43 Members of Congress-35 Representatives and eight Senators-in filing an amicus brief in St. Mary Catholic Parish in Littleton, CO, et al. v. Lisa Roy, et al., a case the Supreme Court will hear dur  more
Washington and Lee University: Two Students Selected for the John W. Warner Public Service Award
LEXINGTON, Virginia, July 25 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * Two Students Selected for the John W. Warner Public Service Award Chloe Kim '28 and Mackenzie Morante '27 have both continued their public service in Washington, D.C., this summer. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University students Chloe Kim '28 and Mackenzie Morante '27 were selected to receive the university's John W. Warner Public Service Award for their interest in public affairs and po  more