Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
AFP-WV Launches General Election Grassroots Campaign
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-WV Launches General Election Grassroots Campaign
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -Americans for Prosperity-West Virginia (AFP-WV) today announced the launch of its grassroots campaign for the November 2026 general election. This effort comes after a successful primary election cycle where AFP-backed candidates won big in both the West Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.
AFP
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Aldo Leopold Foundation Urges Withdrawal of Drain Tile Setback Request and Enforcement of Wetland Easements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Aldo Leopold Foundation comments on Implementation of Drain Tile Setbacks
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ALDO LEOPOLD FOUNDATION COMMENTS ON
NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE SYSTEM REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON IMPLEMENTATION OF DRAIN TILE SETBACKS
Notice by the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service July 24, 2026
Submitted on 8/7/2026 by: W. B. (Buddy) Huff
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American Trucking Associations: Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships
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Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh.
These annual competitions date back to 193
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Americans for Tax Reform: 40 Examples of Good News Arising From Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch:
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40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions
In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses.
In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill:
Sukup Manufac
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Americans for Tax Reform: End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen:
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End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class
Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k
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As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains.
Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are current
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Americans for Tax Reform: List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren:
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List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94.
As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts fo
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country.
While immigration enforcement is frequently a
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Banner Health named among nation's best - Again
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health named among nation's best - Again
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PHOENIX (Aug. 10, 2026) - Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, today announced that multiple hospitals across its system have received prestigious national recognitions in 2026 - further cementing its standing as one of the country's top health systems for clinical quality, patient safety
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Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso for the Washington Examiner: Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
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Washington Examiner
Democrats are controlled by dangerous, left-wing extremists
Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.)
August 12, 2026
The driving force in today's Democratic Party is an extreme organization. It's called the Democratic Socialists of America. Its membership is growing. Its
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Bittersweet transfer of Fort Douglas honors courage and sacrifice
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 13 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Bittersweet transfer of Fort Douglas honors courage and sacrifice
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In many ways, Maj. General Michael Kauffman was the quintessential Fort Douglas soldier.
Born in England in 1913 and raised in the Midwest, he earned a degree from the University of Wyoming in 1938, worked for Sears Roebuck in Salt Lake City, and then joined the 38th Infantry Regiment at Fort Douglas.
When the U.S. joined World
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BLM Seeks Initial Input for March 2027 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Seeks Initial Input for March 2027 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Wyoming
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CHEYENNNE, Wyo.- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 328 oil and gas parcels totaling 427,701 acres that may be included in a March 2027 lease sale in Wyoming. The scoping period ends September 10, 2026.
Leasing is the first
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Aug. 12, 2026
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Area prices were unchanged over the past month, up 3.0 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region was unchanged in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index decreased 2.6 percent over the month, while
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Columbia River System Operations & the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49059) on Aug. 3, 2026, entitled "Columbia River System Operations and the Future of the Lower Snake River Dams."
The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Pervaze A. Sheikh and research planning coordinator Erin H. Ward.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress has repeatedly debated how to operate and allocate resources from federal water resource
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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Joins Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Permanently Restore Biological Sex Standard
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined 10 of his Senate Republican colleagues to introduce the Title IX Clarification Act, which would ensure Title IX anti-discrimination requirements tied to federal education funding are based on biological sex and not "sexual orientation or gender identity."
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FCC Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau Issues Public Notice: Applicants for Certification to Participate in National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210):
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By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau:
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support
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FIU: Can Math Prove That Humpty Dumpty Was Simply Mismanaged?
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Can math prove that Humpty Dumpty was simply mismanaged?
By JoAnn Adkins
Humpty Dumpty had all the king's horses and all the king's men, but it wasn't enough to put him back together again. Which begs the question, how many horses and men did he actually need?
That question - how much is enough to guarantee success - gets at the heart of new r
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Giffords Opposes ATF Proposed Rule on Biological Sex Designation Citing Risks to Firearm Background Checks and Transgender Rights
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
ATF Rulemaking Comments
Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs
Enforcement Programs and Services
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
99 New York Avenue NE
Washington, DC 20226
ATTN: RIN 1140-AA64; Docket No. ATF-2026-0010; ATF No. 2025R-33P
INTRODUCTION
This comment is submi
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Humane World Action Fund: What's Happening With Grizzly Bears and the Endangered Species Act in the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Humane World Action Fund (formerly the Humane Society Legislative Fund) issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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What's happening with grizzly bears and the Endangered Species Act in the United States?
An explainer about the Endangered Species Act, common misconceptions about human-bear interactions, and why grizzly bears need to be protected in the Lower 48 states
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The grizzly bear population in the Lower 48 states, along with decades of conservatio
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Huntsman Cancer Institute: Robotic Mastectomy Marks New Milestone in Breast Cancer Care in the Mountain West
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 7 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Robotic Mastectomy Marks New Milestone in Breast Cancer Care in the Mountain West
A surgical team from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) has performed the first robotic mastectomy in the Mountain West, a cutting-edge procedure tha
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Husted Introduces Bill to Streamline Permitting Process and Boost American Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted introduces bill to streamline permitting process and boost American innovation
This bill will bring clarity to the permitting process, unleash innovation and help ensure American industry remains the global leader."
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Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) in introducing the New Source Review Permitting Act, a bill that would clarify the Environmental Protection Agency's (EP
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Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist:
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SUMMARY
Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Alaska's Mary Peltola and Bill Hill for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Alaska's Mary Peltola and Bill Hill for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Peltola and Hill are labor champions who will fight for Alaskans
AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Mary Peltola for election to the U.S. Senate and Bill Hill for election to U.S.
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ":
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Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ
This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
August 12
* Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens to the Public
August 11
* President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo H
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Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, restructuring the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals to more accurately reflect modern population growth and geographic interests. Cosponsoring the legislation are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (
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National Mining Association Supports NRC's Modernization of Uranium Recovery Licensing Rules to Boost Domestic Production and Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh
Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555-0001
Re: The National Mining Association's Comments on U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's "Modernizing Materials Licensing" Proposed Rule, 91 Fed. Reg. 38124 (June 24, 2026); Docket ID No. NRC-2025-1370
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North Dakota Regulatory Program Amendment Approved by Office of Surface Mining Reclamation & Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement has approved a North Dakota amendment to its regulatory program under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, incorporating changes enacted through state legislation in 2017 and 2021.
The amendment updates North Dakota Century Code and North Dakota Administrative Code provisions governing surface coal mining and reclamation. The changes extend the period for sc
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Co-Leads 25-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Take Up Iowa Immigration Enforcement Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond co-leads 25-state coalition urging Supreme Court to take up Iowa immigration enforcement case
Attorney General Gentner Drummond is co-leading a coalition in supporting Iowa's law criminalizing illegal entry into the state. Drummond and 24 attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in Bird v. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear
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Outdoor Alliance Endorses National Park Service Climbing Guidance Urges Improved Permit Process to Protect Wilderness Character
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 10, 2026
U.S. Department of Interior
National Park Service
1849 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20240
Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/document/NPS-2026-0101-0001
Re: Comments on EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance for National Park Service; Federal Register Docket No. NPS-2026-0101; 91
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Power Resources Urges NRC to Modernize Uranium Recovery Licensing With Risk Informed Approach
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CAMECO RESOURCES
Power Resources, Inc.
P.O. Box 1210
Glenrock, Wy 82637
(307) 358-6541
Subject: Power Resources, Inc. Comments on Proposed Rule, "Modernizing Materials Licensing" [Docket ID NRC-2025-1370; 91 Fed. Reg. 38,124 (June 24, 2026)]
Dear Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff:
Power Resources, Inc. (PRI)
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ranking the States Most and Least Dependent on the Federal Government
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell:
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Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government
In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets.
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Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything
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Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Tax Colleges That Sideline Female Athletes for Men
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Tax Colleges That Sideline Female Athletes for Men
Today, Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to hold accountable those private colleges and universities who continue to allow male athletes to compete in women's intercollegiate sports with a new excise tax. Rep. Sheri Biggs (R-SC) joined as an original cosponsor.
This bill penalizes institutions of h
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Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Improve Wildfire Response Efforts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Ricketts Introduces Legislation to Improve Wildfire Response Efforts
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) recently introduced the Pilot for Regional Emergency Prepositioning of Aerial Resources and Equipment (PREPARE) Act. This legislation would establish prepositioned aerial resources during early-season conditions. It would increase preparedness and improve firefighting response
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Restrictions
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 12 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Restrictions
South Dakota Attorney Marty Jackley commends a Texas U.S. Federal Court decision that ruled the National Firearms Act (NFA)'s registrational regulations of short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, silencers and other firearms are no longer valid.
South
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 14 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins Request in Urging DOJ Not to Appeal Firearm Restrictions Ruling
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley joins eight other Attorneys General in requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice not appeal a Texas federal court decision ruling that the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for short barreled rifles, short barreled shot
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Senate: Lawmakers Approve Funding Bill Delaying Implementation of Federal Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Ban
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release:
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Senate: Lawmakers Approve Funding Bill Delaying Implementation of Federal Hemp-Derived Intoxicants Ban
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Washington, DC: Members of the US Senate last week approved funding legislation that contains provisions partially delaying the implementation of a forthcoming federal ban on certain hemp-derived products.
Language in the Senate's version of
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Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on Aug. 14, 2026:
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Shapiro Administration Delivers More Than $410,000 for Free Period Products to NEPA Schools, Part of $3 Million Investment to All Pennsylvania Schools in 2026-27 Budget
Scranton School District will receive nearly $17,000 to provide free period products to its students.
Shapiro Administration's statewide investment for hygiene equity initiative now totals $9 million ov
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Sheldon Medical Center receives 'deficiency free' survey
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sheldon Medical Center receives 'deficiency free' survey
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In the state of Iowa, DIAL conducts surveys for critical access hospitals to determine compliance with Medicare conditions of participation (CoPs).
"As one of the largest critical access hospitals in northwest Iowa, Sanford Sheldon takes pride in providing accessible, quality health care for patients in the community
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Spence Gift Supports University of Wyoming Law School Student Enrichment
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Spence Gift Supports UW Law School Student Enrichment
A $1 million gift to the University of Wyoming College of Law from the Spence Foundation on behalf of the late Gerry Spence, legendary trial lawyer, and his wife, Imaging, will benefit student success and enrichment -- an institutional priority for the university.
"Gerry's connection to the College of Law began with his attendance and graduation in 195
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State Superintendent of Schools Announces Inaugural Super STARS Council
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 12 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:
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State Superintendent of Schools Announces Inaugural Super STARS Council
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Charleston, W.Va. - State Superintendent of Schools Michele L. Blatt announced the selection of the inaugural Super STARS (Students Taking Action for Readiness and Success) Council during the August meeting of the West Virginia Board of Education (WVBE). This new statewide student advisory group is d
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Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Tiffany Lawrence named a top community hospital CEO to know
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FARGO, N.D. - Becker's Hospital Review has named Sanford Fargo president and CEO Tiffany Lawrence to the 2026 edition of its community hospital CEOs to know.
This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration
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Treasury Announces Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts, Drawing Corporate Support
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Treasury Announces Employer Contributions to Trump Accounts, Drawing Corporate Support
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced guidance addressing employer-sponsored programs for contributions to Trump Accounts, including arrangements that allow employees to make pre-tax contributions to the Trump Accounts of their dependents. The guidance also accommodates employer
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wildland Firefighters are Working to Contain Weiser Knoll Fire in Fremont County
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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U.S. Wildland Fire Service Wildland Firefighters are Working to Contain Weiser Knoll Fire in Fremont County
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LANDER, WY -U.S. Wildland Fire Service wildland firefighters in collaboration with local cooperators and other federal agencies are responding to the Weiser Knoll Fire, which was reported on August 9, 2026, at approximately 2:15 p.m. The fire is located 13 mil
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University of Wyoming's Currano Helps Reconstruct Ancient Wyoming Forest Canopy
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's Currano Helps Reconstruct Ancient Wyoming Forest Canopy
For more than a decade, University of Wyoming botany Professor Ellen Currano has been collecting fossilized remnants of trees and plants that thrived about 56 million years ago in what is now Wyoming.
The work of Currano and a dozen UW undergraduate and graduate students in the Big Horn and Hanna basins has helped paint a picture of a much diffe
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University of Wyoming, Laramie Rank No. 9 on New 'Best College Towns' List
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW, Laramie Rank No. 9 on New 'Best College Towns' List
Add Laramie and the University of Wyoming to another list of the best college towns in America.
Business Insider places Wyoming's university city No. 9 on its new list of the "20 Best College Towns Where Life Revolves Around Their Universities," adding to a growing list of similar rankings for UW and Laramie.
"Business Insider looked at some of the
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UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 14 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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UPDATE: Federal Court Strikes Down Unconstitutional Firearm Registration Regulations in Win for West Virginia
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UPDATE: Last year, Congress reduced the $200 tax on silencers, short-barreled rifles, shotguns to $0 in the One Big Beautiful Bill. Still, it kept the related federal paperwork, photograph, and fingerprinting requirements for those items.
West Virginia joi
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Ur-Energy Supports NRC Modernization of Uranium Licensing Regulations to Enhance Domestic Energy Security
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Colorado Office Wyoming Office
10758 W. Centennial Rd. 1478 Willer Drive
Littleton, CO 80127 Casper, WY 82604
Tel: 866.981.4588 Tel: 307.265.2373
August 06, 2026
Secretary
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Re: Ur-Energy Comments on the U.
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Uranium Producers of America Support NRC's Modernization of Materials Licensing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
URANIUM PRODUCERS OF AMERICA
113 Calle Palomita, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505
TELEPHONE (505) 690-7709; www.theupa.org
August 10, 2026
The Honorable Ho Nieh Chairman U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
RE: NRC Rulemaking on Modernizing Materials Licensing [Docket ID: NRC-2025-1370]
Chairman Nieh:
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UWF's Academy of American Civic Republicanism Hosts First Summer Institute for Secondary Civics Educators
PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release:
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UWF's Academy of American Civic Republicanism hosts first Summer Institute for Secondary Civics Educators
The University of West Florida's Academy of American Civic Republicanism recently welcomed middle and high school educators and scholars to campus for its first annual Summer Institute for Civics Educators, funded by a grant from
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Westinghouse Criticizes NRC Proposed Rule for Materials Licensing as Missed Opportunity for Regulatory Modernization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Westinghouse Non-Proprietary Class 3
Westinghouse Electric Company
1000 Westinghouse Drive
Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 16066
USA
Copyright (c) 2026 Westinghouse Electric Company LLC. All Rights Reserved
Andrea Kock, Office Director
Office of Nuclear Material Safety and Safeguards
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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Wicker, Armstrong Builds Senate Momentum for Permitting Reform as 12 New Cosponsors Join His "American Energy & Mineral Infrastructure" Act
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WICKER AND ARMSTRONG'S AEMI ACT GAINS SENATE SUPPORT AS PUSH TO FIX AMERICA'S BROKEN PERMITTING PROCESS ENTERS CRITICAL FALL WINDOW
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Senator Alan Armstrong (R-OK) is growing momentum behind comprehensive permitting reform, announcing 13 a
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Wyo. Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment on Application for Federal Ed-Flex Waiver Authority
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 14 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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WDE Seeks Public Comment on Application for Federal Ed-Flex Waiver Authority
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE) is seeking public comment on an application to the U.S. Department of Education for Education Flexibility (Ed-Flex) authority under the Education Flexibility Partnership Act.
If approved, Ed-Flex status will grant the WDE authority to directly waive certain federal stat
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Wyo. Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment On Chapter 56 - K-3 Reading Assessment & Intervention Repeal
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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WDE Seeks Public Comment On Chapter 56 - K-3 Reading Assessment & Intervention Repeal
The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the repeal of Chapter 56 Rules pertaining to Chapter 56 - K-3 Reading Assessment and Intervention.
Comments may be submitted online (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd09qH6yduE0hZlhGbSnkuPliPDQpcFjLn8jVwkorXw4cYSjg/viewform?usp=p
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Wyo. Education Dept. Seeks Public Comment on Dual Enrollment District Reimbursement Program Chapter 58 Rules
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 13 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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WDE Seeks Public Comment On Dual Enrollment District Reimbursement Program Chapter 58 Rules
The Wyoming Department of Education is seeking public comment on the proposed Chapter 58 Rules pertaining to the Dual Enrollment District Reimbursement Program.
Comments may be submitted online or via email to sean.mcinerney@wyo.gov, until 11:59 p.m. on September 27, 2026.
All public comments wi
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Wyoming Mining Association Backs NRC Proposed Changes to Uranium Licensing and Construction Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
www.wyomingmining.org
1401 Airport Parkway, Ste. 230 - Cheyenne, WY 82001 - (307)-635-0331
August 10, 2026
Docket ID NRC-2025-1370
Proposed Rule: Modernizing Materials Licensing
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, DC 20555-0001
Gentlemen:
Subject: Wyoming Mining Association (WMA) Comments on the P
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