Thursday - August 20, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado

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20 State Attorneys General Urge CMS To Revise Medicaid Work Requirement Rule Over Narrow Medical Frailty Definition And Coverage Loss Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F  more
Access Fund Supports BLM Guidance Recognizing Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness Areas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Submitted Electronically U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C. St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Re: Draft Recreational Climbing in Wilderness Guidance, Docket #BLM-2026-0034 We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Bureau of Land Man  more
Access Fund Supports National Park Service Draft Guidance Affirming Fixed Anchors as Appropriate Use in Wilderness and Requests Permit Process Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Submitted Electronically National Park Service 1849 C St., NW Washington, DC 20240 Re: Access Fund Comments to EXPLORE Act Mandated Wilderness Climbing Guidance Documents for National Park Service, Docket #NPS-2026-0101 We are writing on behalf of our client, the Access Fund, in response to the Nation  more
Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of Opening Statements, Attorney General Bonta Lays Out Case Against Meta over Its Role in Fueling Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children * Meta designed a dangerous product for young users, knew it to be dangerous, and lied about how dangerous it was The attorneys general of California, Colorado, Kentucky, and New Jersey are litigating this trial OAKLAND -Calif  more
America Outdoors Association Urge BLM to Allow New Fixed Anchors and Streamline Guide Safety Measures in Wilderness Climbing Policy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. America Outdoors Association . Docket No. BLM-2026-0034 . 1 August 14, 2026 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV RE: Docket No. BLM-2026-0034-Draft Policy and Guidance for Managing Recreational Climbing in BLM-Managed Units of the National Wilderness Preservation System, BLM Manual 6340 Sec. 1.6.C.13.f-Comments of America Outdoors Asso  more
America Outdoors Association Urge Updates to BLM Wilderness Management Manual to Clarify Commercial Services and NEPA Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0067 RE: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas-Policy Review: BLM Manual 6340-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is  more
America Outdoors Association Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Management Manual for Clearer Recreation Access and Resource Protection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0069 RE: Management of Wilderness Study Areas - Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330 - Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations America Outdoors Association (AOA)  more
America Outdoors Association Urges Clarifications in BLM's Management of Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Docket No. BLM-2026-0068 Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Policy Review of BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use P  more
America Outdoors Association Urges Clear National Guidance on Rock Climbing Permits and Anchor Maintenance on Wildlife Refuge Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. America Outdoors Association . Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618 . 1 August 14, 2026 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV RE: Docket No. FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-1618-Draft National Guidance on Recreational Rock Climbing on National Wildlife Refuge System and National Fish Hatchery System Lands, and Proposed Revisions to Service Manual Chapters  more
America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Clarify Wilderness Climbing Anchor Policies and Streamline Permitting in Draft Guidance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. America Outdoors Association . Docket No. NPS-2026-0101 . 1 August 14, 2026 VIA REGULATIONS.GOV RE: Docket No. NPS-2026-0101-Draft Wilderness Climbing Guidance, Director's Order 41 Sec. 7.2 and Reference Manual 41 Sec. 7.1-Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations A  more
America Outdoors Association Urges National Park Service to Revise Wilderness Stewardship Policy for Clarity Consistency and Operator Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov) Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the National Park Service Level 2 Wilderness Stewardship Policy Review of Director's Order #41: Wilderness Stewardship, Docket No. NPS-2  more
America's Credit Unions, 47 Co-Signers Issues Letter to Senate Leadership
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On  more
American Academy of Pediatrics Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Protect Children and Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect T  more
American Economic Liberties Project Senior Counsel Hepner Testifies Before Senate Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Lee A. Hepner, senior legal counsel at the American Economic Liberties Project, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and Members of the Subcommittee, Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today. I currently serve as Senior Legal Counsel at  more
American Motorcyclist Association, One Voice Urge BLM to End Ongoing Wilderness Inventory to Protect Motorized Recreation Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 US Department of Interior BLM Attn: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics 1849 C Street NW RM 5646 Washington DC 20240 VIA Portal Only Re: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics; Revision of BLM Manual 6320 [A2407-014-004-065516; #O2509-014-004-125222] Dear Sirs: Please accept   more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Fac  more
As Public Health Compliance Deadline Approaches, Hickenlooper Conducts Oversight Visit to Aurora ICE Detention Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * As Public Health Compliance Deadline Approaches, Hickenlooper Conducts Oversight Visit to Aurora ICE Detention Center * Hickenlooper demanded transparency on recent TB case at the Aurora facility from ICE and GEO and compliance with state order DENVER - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper conducted a congressional oversight visit to the Aurora ICE Detention Center in advance of tonight's de  more
Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In th  more
Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer
MISSOULA, Montana, Aug. 17 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Bearing Witness: One UM Graduate's Road to the Pulitzer * MISSOULA - On a spring afternoon in San Francisco, surrounded by peers, Bronte Wittpenn entered a small and uncommon circle: University of Montana journalism alumni who helped carry a project to journalism's highest rung. The San Francisco Chronicle's Pulitzer Prize for explanatory reporting went to reporters Susie Neilson, Megan Fan Munc  more
Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Schumer, Colleagues Call on Trump Administration to Escalate Efforts to Rescue U.S. Nationals Detained in Russia * Following the Release of Robert Gilman After 1666 Days, Senators Fight for Five Others Who Remain in Captivity Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and  more
BLM Faces Opposition to Proposed Revisions of Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Reduced Protections and Public Engagement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Submitted via https:/  more
Coalition of Local Governments Urge BLM to Respect FLPMA Limits in Wilderness Land Use Planning
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COALITION OF LOCAL GOVERNMENTS 1689 COUNTY ROAD 263 FORT BRIDGER, WY 82933 COUNTY COMMISSIONS FOR LINCOLN, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING, AND DAGGETT- UTAH; AND CONSERVATION DISTRICTS FOR LINCOLN, LITTLE SNAKE, STAR VALLEY, SWEETWATER, AND UINTA - WYOMING August 14, 2026 VIA Regulations.gov Stevan Pearce Dir  more
Colorado Advocates for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities: Advocates Urge Withdrawal of Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Coverage Loss and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-2454-IFC Dear Secretary Kennedy and Administrator Oz: We submit this comment in opposition to the Interim Final Rule, "Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals," and are urging  more
Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Urges CMS to Protect Medically Frail Medicaid Recipients From Burdensome Community Engagement Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Colorado Cross-Disability Coalition Comments on Medicaid Community Engagement and Reporting Requirements July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Re: Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirement for Certain Individuals To whom it may concern: The Colorado   more
Colorado River Indian Tribes Urge OMB to Respect Tribal Sovereignty and Reduce Administrative Burdens in Federal Financial Assistance Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COLORADO RIVER INDIAN TRIBES Colorado River Indian Reservation 26600 MOHAVE ROAD PARKI.R, ARIZONA 85344 TELEPHONE (928) 669-9211 FAX (928) 669-1216 July 9, 2026 The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Docket No. 2026-10817 - Regulation for Federa  more
Colorado State University Director of Cell & Molecular Biology Graduate Program Says OMB Proposed Rule on Federal Research Grants Faces Criticism for Political Interference and Funding Instability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-202  more
Conservation Groups Urge BLM to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals Amid Concerns Over Potential Policy Rollbacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Submitted via https:/  more
Conservation Groups Urge Bureau of Land Management to Retain Existing Wilderness Management Manuals and Oppose Proposed Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Director (630) Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Areas Attention: Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics Submitted via https:/  more
CVSA Urges FMCSA to Deny Huntsman Transport Exemptions on Vehicle Markings and Hours of Service Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 13, 2026 Dockets Operations U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE W58-213, West Building Washington, DC 20590-0001 RE: Docket No. FMCSA-2024-0317 Hours of Service: Colorado Huntsman Transport, Inc. d/b/a Huntsman Transport; Application for Exemptions The Commercial Vehicle Safe  more
Defenders of Wildlife Members Submit Over 8,200 Comments Opposing Rollbacks on Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, BLM-2026-0069, NPS-2026-0100, FWS-HQ-NWRS-2026-2575). Re: Comments on the Department of Interior's review of wilderness policies, including Manageme  more
Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1
WACO, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Defending Champ Montana State Opens 2026 at No. 1 * Fresh off their second national title in program history, Montana State is the preseason No. 1 in the AFCA FCS Coaches Poll. The Bobcats will start defense of their title on August 29 as they begin the 2026 on the road at Utah Tech. Right behind MSU at No. 2 is in-state rival Montana. The Grizz start play under the Bobby Ken  more
Explore Diverse Voices in Labor History
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: [Category: Union] * * * Explore Diverse Voices in Labor History * The labor movement has always been shaped by people from many different backgrounds, identities, and communities, even when their stories have not always received the attention they deserve. A new series of NEA learning courses gives members the opportunity to explore some of those stories and learn more about the leaders, move  more
Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Colorado Employers Face Increased Exposure to Gender Discrimination Claims - Your 6-Step Action Plan
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Colorado Employers Face Increased Exposure to Gender Discrimination Claims: Your 6-Step Action Plan A new Colorado Court of Appeals decision makes it harder for employers to fight gender-based retaliation claims. The court found that an employee who claimed she was retaliated against for complaining about her wages maintained a valid claim even though she did not allege that the pay   more
Forest Service Employees for Environmental Ethics: BLM Wilderness Manual Review Highlights Structural Flaws and Calls for Essential Updates
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. P.O. Box 11615, Eugene, OR 97440 Tel: (541) 484-2692 Email: kevin@fseee.org August 14, 2026 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2026-0067 Director (630) Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: Management of Desig  more
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research Warns Proposed Federal Funding Regulations Could Disrupt Medical Research and Hinder Scientific Progress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 320 W. Ohio Street, Suite 300 www.stopsarcoidosis.org info@stopsarcoidosis.org Chicago, IL 60654 312-341-0500 July 12, 2026 Office of Management and Budget Office of Federal Financial Assistance Executive Office of the President RE: Proposed Rule, Regulation of Federal Financial Assistance [2 CFR Parts 200, 300,  more
Friends of Animals Urges Bureau of Land Management to Preserve Wilderness Protection Manuals Amid Rising Public Land Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 14, 2026 Via regulations.gov Sean MacDougall BLM Division of National Conservation Lands Blm_HQ_410_wilderness@blm.gov 970-256-4934 Re: Policy Review: BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands With Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process (BLM-2026-0068); Policy Review: BLM Manual 6330,  more
Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026
LAKEWOOD, New Jersey, Aug. 17 -- Georgian Court University posted the following news: * * * Georgian Court University Sees Growth in New Student Enrollment for Fall 2026 * Enrollment gains include strong transfer numbers and continued demand for nursing programs. Georgian Court University will welcome a growing class of new students when fall classes begin Tuesday, September 8, with freshman and transfer enrollment both increasing for the 2026-27 academic year. The university expects to   more
Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 17 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Erickson As Director Of Regulatory Compliance Division * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Matthew Erickson as Director of the Regulatory Compliance Division for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Regulatory Compliance Division reviews rules affecting market competition proposed by state licensing agencies. Matthew Erickson of Austin serves as a staff attorney with   more
Grantmakers In Health Raises Concerns Over Medicaid Work Requirements Creating Coverage Barriers and Administrative Burdens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850 Re: Comments on the Medicaid Community Engagement Interim Final Rule On behalf of Grantmakers In Health (GIH) and our undersigned Funding Partners, we appreciate t  more
HKU to Host Prestigious MOP Conference in 2028 Marking Historic Debut in Hong Kong and Convening Global Outer Planetary Magnetosphere Experts
HONG KONG, Aug. 17 -- The University of Hong Kong issued the following news release: * * * HKU to Host Prestigious MOP Conference in 2028 Marking Historic Debut in Hong Kong and Convening Global Outer Planetary Magnetosphere Experts * The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has successfully secured the hosting rights for the 2028 Magnetospheres of Outer Planets (MOP) Conference. As the premier global symposium in space physics, MOP has been held biennially since the 1970s and will make its histori  more
HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach
LOVELAND, Colorado, Aug. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach * HOUSTON, TX, August 17, 2026: HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 29-key Knights Inn Corpus Christi at North Beach, located at 3615 Timon Boulevard, Corpus Christi, Texas 78402. The property, built in 1999, was purchased by Timon Bay Hospitality LLC  more
IMBA Calls for Balanced BLM Policy on Lands With Wilderness Characteristics to Support Mountain Biking and Multiple Use Management
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Docket No. BLM-2026-068 BLM of Land Management Re: Policy Review - BLM Manual 6320, Considering Lands with Wilderness Characteristics in the BLM Land Use Planning Process The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to comment on the BLM of Land Management's rev  more
IMBA Urges BLM to Revise Wilderness Study Area Manual to Support Mountain Bike Access and Volunteer Stewardship
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Docket No. BLM-2026-0069 August 14, 2026 BLM of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior Re: Policy Review of BLM Manual 6330 - Management of Wilderness Study Areas Dear BLM of Land Management: The International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) appreciates the opportunity to provide comments on the BLM o  more
KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 17 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Department of Theatre & Dance celebrates scholarship recipients * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Department of Theatre & Dance recognized 52 students for academic merit and potential, awarding approximately $210,000 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year. "Theatre & Dance scholarships give students the freedom to take risks, grow as artists and fully invest in their education," said Markus P  more
League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sue  more
LULAC Urges CMS to Revise Medicaid Community Engagement Rule to Prevent Coverage Loss Among Latino and Vulnerable Populations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. League of United Latin American Citizens 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 650 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 833-6130 FAX (202) 833-6135 www.LULAC.org NATIONAL PRESIDENT ROMAN PALOMARES CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER JUAN PROANO NATIONAL OFFICERS Domingo Garcia Immediate Past President Maggie Rivera Treasurer Aiden Roach Youth   more
More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spa  more
More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing  more
Morgan Community College Welcomes Two New Faculty for Fall 2026
FORT MORGAN, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- Morgan Community College issued the following news release: * * * MCC Welcomes Two New Faculty for Fall 2026 These new team members add valuable expertise to MCC and strengthen the college's ability to provide quality programs, services, and student support. - Morgan Community College (MCC) welcomes two new faculty members Chelsea Cervi, Psychology Faculty, and Bailey Ramey, Precision Agriculture Faculty, for the 2026-2027 academic year. Chelsea Cervi earn  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Presses Case Against Meta as Historic Trial Begins Joined by CA, CO, and KY, AG Davenport Alleges Meta Fueled Mental Health Crisis in a Generation of Children - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today issued the following statement ahead of the start of opening arguments in a landmark trial brought by a bipartisan coalition of sta  more
NASTAD Urges CMS to Rescind Medicaid Community Engagement Rule That Threatens Continuous Care for People With HIV and Viral Hepatitis
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York Ci  more
National Wilderness Coalition Opposes Changes to Federal Wilderness Management Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069) Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area  more
National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Policy Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069) Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Area  more
National Wilderness Coalition Urges Federal Agencies to Maintain Existing Wilderness Stewardship Policies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Cynthia Martinez Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11956/wilderness-administration-and-resource-stewardshi  more
New Mexico Wilderness Alliance Urges Bureau of Land Management to Retain Protections for Lands With Wilderness Characteristics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Wilderness | Wildlife | Water PO Box 25464 | Albuquerque NM 87125 | 505.843.8696 | www.nmwild.org 1 August 14, 2026 U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted via https://www.regulations.gov/docket/BLM-2026-0068 Re: New Mexico Wild's Comm  more
Oredigger Camp celebrates 10 years of community building, engineering challenges and Gaga Ball
GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 17 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Oredigger Camp celebrates 10 years of community building, engineering challenges and Gaga Ball * Oredigger Camp, the first-year orientation program in Colorado's Rocky Mountains that all incoming Mines students attend, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this week. Since launching in 2017, Oredigger Camp has grown in size from 195 students during the inaugural sessions to the entire incoming class in rec  more
Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year
OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Paranthaman named R&D World Researcher of the Year * M. Parans Paranthaman, an expert in solid-state chemistry and materials science at the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), has been named R&D World's 2026 Researcher of the Year. The honor recognizes his career translating fundamental materials research into practical techn  more
Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 17 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Record enrollment propels Florida Poly into new era of growth * Florida Polytechnic University soared into the 2026-27 academic year on Monday, Aug. 17, welcoming a record enrollment of 2,342 students. The milestone represents a remarkable 35% increase in total student enrollment over the last two years, up from over 1,900 students in 2025 and more than 1,700 in 2024, further solidifying Flo  more
REP. BOEBERT CRISSCROSSING COLORADO'S 4TH DISTRICT IN AUGUST FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURE, ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION, RURAL HEALTHCARE, AND SECURITY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * REP. BOEBERT CRISSCROSSING COLORADO'S 4TH DISTRICT IN AUGUST FOCUSED ON AGRICULTURE, ECONOMY, INFRASTRUCTURE, EDUCATION, RURAL HEALTHCARE, AND SECURITY * Highlands Ranch, CO -August is off to a fast start in the district as Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (CO-04) has traveled throughout Colorado's 4th Congressional District to engage directly with local leaders, businesses, and communities. Her vi  more
Rep. Thanedar, 7 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CDC Acting Director Bhattacharya, FDA Acting Commissioner Diamantas
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, with seven co-signers issued the following letter to Jay Bhattacharya, acting director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and Kyle Diamantas, acting commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 Dr. Kyle Diamantas Acting Commissioner U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993 - Dr. Jay Bhattachar  more
Reps. Neguse, Bacon, Sen. Bennet Issue Letter to Defense Secretary Hegseth
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, Don Bacon, R-Nebraska, and Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 12, 2026 The Honorable Pete Hegseth Secretary U.S. Department of Defense 1400 Defense Pentagon Washington, D.C. 20301 Secretary Hegseth, We write to express our deep concern regarding public reports that the Department of Defense plans to significantl  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive  more
Sixth Annual Blanding Golf Tournament Raises Money for Student Scholarships
LOGAN, Utah, Aug. 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Sixth Annual Blanding Golf Tournament Raises Money for Student Scholarships * MONTICELLO, Utah -Earlier this summer, Utah State University Blanding hosted its 6th annual Scholarship Golf Tournament. The tournament brought together 18 different teams that helped raise money toward nontraditional scholarships. Seventy-two golfers and 12 volunteers gathered on the Hideout Golf Course in Monticello on June 6. The eve  more
Skills2Compete Colorado Issues Criticism Over Medicaid Community Engagement Rule Citing Inaccurate Evidence and Potential Coverage Losses
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Skills2Compete-Colorado Colorado affiliate of the National Skills Coalition Coordinated by the Colorado Center on Law and Policy https://copolicy.org/skills2compete/ | cbrennan@copolicy.org Submitted online via Regulations.gov July 31, 2026 Mr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department   more
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Shared Love of Biodiversity Seeds New Endowment
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Aug. 18 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Legacy of conservation Shared love of biodiversity seeds new endowment The Cristian Samper and Adriana Casas Endowment will support future conservation efforts. Cristian Samper and his late wife Adriana Casas shared a passion for biodiversity and the environment. Their love was so strong, in fact, that they forewent wedding gifts to create a fellowship fund to train the next generat  more
Town of Ault Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Grants Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. A Unique Little Town SHARON SULLIVAN TOWN ADMINISTRATOR 201 FIRST STREET P.O. BOX 1098 AULT CO 80610 Office (970) 834-2844 Fax (970) 834-2199 July 13, 2026 Honorable Russell T. Vought Director Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: OMB-2026-0034, Office of Managemen  more
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine Professor Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Federal Research Funding Revisions Citing Political Interference and Harm to Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 12, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; R  more
University of Colorado: ChatGPT Edu Launches for Students
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 14 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release: * * * ChatGPT Edu launches for students The student access phase of UCCS's ChatGPT Edu initiative launched today, August 14, 2026. With the launch of this phase, all enrolled full-time and part-time UCCS students will receive access to ChatGPT Edu, making UCCS one of the growing number of universities providing institutionally managed AI tools across the campus community. CU leaders have wor  more
Va. A.G. Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Children
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features o  more