Tuesday - August 4, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas

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A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * A downtown Bryan mural brings art and science to life * Think back to the moment you first knew you wanted to be a doctor, a teacher, a scientist, whatever it is you grew up to do. For a lot of people, it started small. A book. A class. A stranger who showed up one day and made a subject come alive. Grace Martindale '23 '26 remem  more
AgriLife Research peanut breeder named Fellow by industry organization
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research peanut breeder named Fellow by industry organization * Mark Burow, Ph.D., a Texas A&M AgriLife Research peanut breeder and professor in the Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences, has been honored with the title of Fellow by the American Peanut Research Education Society. Burow, who is stationed at the T  more
American Enterprise Institute Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Clarify Household Definition in Medicaid Work Requirement Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment on CMS-2454-IFC: Clarifying "Household" for the SNAP Exclusion from the Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement Comment on Interim Final Rule by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Department of Health and Human Services: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals File C  more
Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids John Kartch and Rachel Loren Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 93. As documented below at least 93 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 kids were enacted   more
Americans for Tax Reform: New York Data Center Moratorium Will Hurt Economy, Jobs, Innovation, & Risk Higher Electricity Prices
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * New York Data Center Moratorium Will Hurt Economy, Jobs, Innovation, & Risk Higher Electricity Prices Kiran Subramanian New York's government seems keen on destroying the state's business community. On July 14th, New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order instituting a 1-year moratorium on new hyperscale data centers. This comes after numerous municipalities have passed their own data center   more
Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 251 years
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Chaplain Corps celebrates 251 years * As the United States celebrates 250 years of independence, the Army Chaplain Corps marks 251 years of service to the soldiers who have defended the nation since its founding. The United States' strength has always depended on those willing to stand in its defense. A strong nation requires a strong Army, and a strong  more
AT&T Pension Exemption Amendment Approved After No Public Objections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has approved an amendment to Prohibited Transaction Exemption (PTE) 2014-06 that updates conditions governing AT&T Inc., Dallas, Texas, pension plan investment in preferred interests issued by AT&T Mobility II LLC, Atlanta, after receiving no substantive public comments or requests for a hearing. The department said the amendment follows a proposed exemption amendment published on March 17, 2026  more
ATR Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Blocking Data Centers Means Blocking Progress for Everyday Americans
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * ATR Op-Ed in RealClearMarkets: Blocking Data Centers Means Blocking Progress for Everyday Americans Blake Reed In a new piece for RealClearMarkets, ATR's Director of Innovation Policy James Erwin makes the case that data centers are essential if we want to keep raising American living standards. He also argues that a lot of the opposition to them is based more on misconceptions than hard facts. Erwin star  more
Built for the Road Ahead: Nevaeh Is Turning a Childhood Passion Into a Career
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news: * * * Built for the Road Ahead: Nevaeh Is Turning a Childhood Passion Into a Career * When Nevaeh M. first started working on vehicles with her dad, she wasn't just learning how to change parts or diagnose problems -she was discovering a passion that would shape her future. Now, at Austin Community College District (ACC), the 20-year-old Automotive Technology student is building the technical skills and h  more
Change of Command for Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
SAVANNAH, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Savannah District issued the following news release: * * * Change of Command for Savannah District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers During a formal ceremony, Col. Robert Fairel assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Savannah District, from Col. Ron Sturgeon, at 10 a.m., today, July, 31, 2026. Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' South Atlantic Division, officiated at the change of c  more
Comptroller of the Currency: Agencies Issue Joint Proposal Amending the Community Reinvestment Act Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Agencies Issue Joint Proposal Amending the Community Reinvestment Act Rules The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (the agencies) today proposed targeted changes to their current rules implementing the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) to better align with the statutory mandate; better   more
Congressman Veasey, Congresswoman Dingell, and Congresswoman Sewell Lead Letter Demanding Immediate Transparency and Federal Action Amid Growing Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Veasey, Congresswoman Dingell, and Congresswoman Sewell Lead Letter Demanding Immediate Transparency and Federal Action Amid Growing Nationwide Cyclosporiasis Outbreak * Washington, D.C. - This week, Congressmen Marc Veasey, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell, and Congresswoman Terri Sewell, along with 50 of their colleagues, called on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the F  more
DSCC Friday Takeaways: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news wrap up: * * * DSCC FRIDAY TAKEAWAYS: Win the Senate, Sinking Susan, In a Mood(y) for Corruption, Paxton's Paper Trail, and Whatley's Troubling Venue TGIF. Welcome back to Friday Takeaways from the DSCC - your weekly update from the DSCC Press Team on what you need to know across the Senate battlegrounds. There are 95 days until the midterms. DROP US A LINE: press@dscc.org. * WIN THE SENATE: This we  more
Entergy announces quarterly dividend payment to shareholders
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 31 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy announces quarterly dividend payment to shareholders * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy's board of directors today declared a quarterly dividend payment of $0.64 per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 1, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 13, 2026. Entergy has paid shareholders a cash dividend on its common stock continuously since 1988. About Enter  more
FERC Begins Environmental Review for Rio Grande Liquefied Natural Gas Expansion in Texas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission will prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Rio Grande LNG Expansion Project in Cameron County, Texas, beginning a federal environmental review of a proposal to add liquefied natural gas production and export capacity at the Rio Grande LNG Terminal. The commission said the Environmental Impact Statement will evaluate the environmental effects of the proposed expansion before dete  more
From the Dean's Desk - University of Tulsa College of Law, July 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 28 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law issued the following news: * * * From the Dean's Desk: Law, July 2026 The 2025-26 academic year marked a significant step forward for The University of Tulsa's College of Law. Across every measure that matters - student success, academic excellence, professional outcomes and institutional investment - the college continued to build momentum and strengthen its position as a leader in legal education. Among the year's most nota  more
Governor Abbott Marks Successful Trading Launch Of Texas Stock Exchange
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Marks Successful Trading Launch Of Texas Stock Exchange * Governor Greg Abbott today issued the following statement on the successful launch of full production trading on the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE): "On this historic day, Texas asserts its place as the financial capital of America. The Texas Stock Exchange now operates at full capacity and projects the economic strength of Texa  more
HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release: * * * HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit * The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields. HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop their  more
How to boost enrollment of Black, Hispanic patients in pediatric clinical trials
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * How to boost enrollment of Black, Hispanic patients in pediatric clinical trials * DALLAS - July 31, 2026 - While Black and Hispanic families are enthusiastic about research participation, other provider- and systems-focused factors may influence their involvement in pediatric oncology clinical trials, a UT Southwestern Medical Center-led study has found. The findings, publi  more
International Transportation Consulting Services Says FDA Should Fully Exempt Federal Workplace Drug Testing Devices From 510(k) Clearance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. International Transportation Consulting Services LLC. (INTLTCS) Juan J. Moya MPM, MIPP. 1535 E. Los Ebanos Blvd. PO# 3640 Brownsville, Texas juan.moya@intltcs.com Ph. (956) 625-5970 Date: June 29, 2026 Comments Submitted Via: Submit Comments on Regulations.gov Agency: Food and Drug Administration, Department of Heal  more
Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Ancestor from Fleming/Berthoud Cemetery site in Jefferson Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of one Native American individual an  more
Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains from Greenhouse Site, Upper Saline Mound, Indian Bayou Mounds in Avoyelles Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of three Native American individuals  more
Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains from Red River in Bossier Parish
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least three Native American individuals recovered from sandbar  more
Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects from Morehouse, West Carroll Parishes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the inventory includes the human remains of at least four Native American individ  more
Louisiana Division of Archaeology to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects from Sites in Calcasieu, Cameron, St. Tammany Parishes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- Louisiana Division of Archaeology, Baton Rouge, is repatriating Native American human remains and associated funerary objects to affiliated Tribal nations under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory establishing cultural affiliation. According to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service, the agency identified the human remains of at least five Native American individ  more
Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Copper Mountain Apartments in Killeen, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 1 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Copper Mountain Apartments in Killeen, Texas KILLEEN, Texas -- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Copper Mountain, a 214-unit multifamily property. "Investor demand for well-located workforce housing r  more
Midterms Countdown - 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * MIDTERMS COUNTDOWN: 99 Days and 99 Ways Republican Senate Candidates Are Deeply Flawed, Corrupt, and Out-of-Touch Across the map, GOP Senate candidates are drowning in scandals, being exposed for self-dealing, called out for extreme records, and campaigning on a toxic agenda voters are rejecting - Election day is just under 100 days away, and across the map, Senate Republicans are st  more
NexusGate Intelligence Urges HUD to Expand Manufactured Home Chassis Rule to Lower Housing Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NEXUSGATE INTELLIGENCE Docket No. HUD-2026-0794 // Page 1 of 6 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV July 30, 2026 Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Comment of NexusGate Intelligence in Support of the Proposed Rule R  more
Operation Take Back America efforts continue with 251 more cases filed in border enforcement actions
HOUSTON, Texas, July 31 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Operation Take Back America efforts continue with 251 more cases filed in border enforcement actions * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas has charged another 263 people, including 227 illegal aliens, for immigration and border security-related crimes from July 24-30. The cases include charges against 45 people, 16 of whom are illegal aliens themselves,  more
Quality of Life on the Front Lines: Exchange Accelerates Mission Support in Korea
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 1 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Quality of Life on the Front Lines: Exchange Accelerates Mission Support in Korea * USAG HUMPHREYS - Army & Air Force Exchange Service Director/CEO Brad Bingham visited Exchange locations across Korea last week, meeting with associates and leaders on the ground to hear firsthand how the Department of War's largest retailer is supporting Warfighters and their families across the peninsula  more
Secretary Rollins Announces Continued Growth of USDA's Product of USA Label with Six Additional Companies Joining Initiative
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces Continued Growth of USDA's Product of USA Label with Six Additional Companies Joining Initiative * (Washington, D.C., July 31, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced six additional meat and poultry companies have adopted USDA's voluntary Product of USA (POTUSA) label, continuing the strong momentum behind the Trump Administration's ef  more
SIUE Shines for a Second Time as Electrek American Solar Challenge Stage Point
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, July 31 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE Shines for a Second Time as Electrek American Solar Challenge Stage Point * "Working for 20 to sometimes 40 hours a week designing and building our car Orion, we've gone camping together, we do game nights, and then going to the event where we are traveling together for like a week and a half-we have formed a lot of really strong bonds between all of the members in our so  more
Sixteenth Air Force's 688th Cyberspace Wing boosts network security to block fast-moving threats
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force's 688th Cyberspace Wing boosts network security to block fast-moving threats * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The 688th Cyberspace Wing, part of the Sixteenth Air Force, is strengthening the Department of the Air Force's computer networks to block cyber threat actors who are launching attacks faster than ever. "As Artificial   more
Sixteenth Air Force, Cyber Mission Force partners lean forward to protect critical infrastructure
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Sixteenth Air Force, Cyber Mission Force partners lean forward to protect critical infrastructure * FORT CARSON, Colorado - The U.S. electrical power grid system supports all aspects of modern American life, supplying continuous power to homes, financial markets, healthcare, and national defense. Sixteenth Air Force cyber warriors continuously secure thes  more
Students create game-changing cybersecurity training for Pasadena ISD
PASADENA, Texas, Aug. 2 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news: * * * Students create game-changing cybersecurity training for Pasadena ISD * A colorful 3D monster blocks the path. To defeat it, the third grader must identify a suspicious link before the attack spreads. Correct choice: Advance to the next challenge. Wrong choice: The creature grows stronger. This isn't just a game. It's a cybersecurity training tool San Jacinto College game design students are creating for Pasaden  more
This Week in #OHGov: Party Problems
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 31 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * This Week in #OHGov: Party Problems * Columbus, Ohio - We're less than 100 days away from Election Day, and Vivek Ramaswamy had a truly terrible week. Ohioans know Ramaswamy wants more data centers, fewer colleges, and more scam policies that raise costs for working families. Republicans agree. This week, Ramaswamy was slammed on conservative radio following "dozens of complaints" and booed off the stage at  more
TxDOT Recommends Simple Metrics to Enhance Family Friendly Transit Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 125 E 11th St | Austin, Texas 78701 512.463.8588 txdot.gov July 27, 2026 The Honorable Matthew Cahill Acting Deputy Administrator Federal Transit Administration U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 Dear Acting Deputy Administrator Cahill: The Texas Department of Transpo  more
U.S. Strategic Bombers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12945) by defense policy specialists Jennifer DiMascio and Anya L. Fink: * * * U.S. Strategic Bombers The U.S. Air Force deploys three strategic (or heavy) bombers - the B-52, B-1B, and B-2 - to carry bombs or air-to-surface missiles for conventional and nuclear missions. Bombers carry heavy ordnance loads across long distances, for extended periods of time, to strike adversary   more
University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after completing an inventory that identified a cultural affiliation with seven federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory involves the remains of one Native American individual with no associated funerary objects. The remai  more
University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after completing an inventory that identified cultural affiliations with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory includes the remains of at least two Native American individuals and th  more
University of Alabama at Birmingham to Repatriate Native American Human Remains, Funerary Objects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Alabama at Birmingham will repatriate Native American human remains and associated funerary objects under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act after determining a cultural affiliation with nine federally recognized tribes, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory covers the remains of at least two Native American individuals and three associated funerary objec  more
University of Texas at San Antonio Center to Repatriate Native American Human Remains Under NAGPRA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 (TNSFR) -- The University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Archaeological Research is repatriating Native American human remains under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) after completing an inventory that found no lineal descendant and no federally recognized tribe or Native Hawaiian organization with a cultural affiliation, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service. The inventory identified  more
University of Tulsa: Undergraduate Engineering and Computer Science Researchers Earn Top Honors at IEEE ORSS 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 29 -- The University of Tulsa College of Engineering and Computer Science issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate ECS researchers earn top honors at IEEE ORSS 2026 The University of Tulsa's College of Engineering & Computer Science continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, research and success while preparing students to be competitive in academia and in their chosen industry. In May, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) held i  more
Unlock your health by understanding the TRICARE Prime referral process
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 31 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Unlock your health by understanding the TRICARE Prime referral process * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Do you have TRICARE Prime? If so, you likely get most of your routine healthcare from your primary care manager. But sometimes, you may need specialty care that your PCM can't provide. This is when your PCM will give you a referral. Having a referral can reduce  more
What They're Saying: DSCC's $40 Million 'Win The Senate' Program Puts Democrats on Offense Across an Expanded Battleground Map
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: DSCC's $40 Million 'Win The Senate' Program Puts Democrats on Offense Across an Expanded Battleground Map POLITICO: "The organizing and infrastructure investments could help counter a potential flood of GOP super PAC cash that many Democrats expect to come later in the fall" Washington Examiner: "The program, which the committee dubbed "Win the Senate," will fund   more
White Paper From Public Citizen: LNG Infrastructure Projects Routinely Blow Past Cost Estimates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- Billions Over Budget: LNG Infrastructure Projects Routinely Blow Past Cost Estimates - A white paper from Public Citizen - June 18, 2026 (7 pages) - Authored by Lois Parshley and Mekedas Belayneh * * * The United States and its neighbors are betting the world needs their natural gas. But many of these projects are routinely running billions over budget and years late, raising big questions about whether the gamble will pay off. The United States is now the fast  more