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

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 33 Minnesota communities receive grants to plant thousands of trees New grant open through Sept. 14 - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in Community Tree Planting Grants to 33 communities across the state. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, the grant increases urban forest diversity by removing damaged and dying trees and pl  more

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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Record of Decision amendment signed for Moose-Wilson Road MOOSE, Wyo.--The National Park Service has approved an amendment to the Record of Decision for the Moose-Wilson Corridor Comprehensive Management Plan in Grand Teton National Park. Acting Intermountain Regional Director Bert Frost signed the ROD amendment on Aug. 14, 2026. "We remain committed to p  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * New season of 'Working Wild University' explores grizzly bear recovery in the West * BOZEMAN -Grizzly bears are returning to parts of the American West where they have not lived for generations. A new season of "Working Wild University," a podcast co-hosted by Montana State University Extension wildlife specialist Jared Beaver, examines what recovery means for the bears - and for the people sharing the lan  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $54 Million in 50 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Connect Communities, and Grow Local Economies Across Pennsylvania Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has delivered $197 million to local communities through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. Applications for the next funding round will be accepted starting September 14  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo to host Doc Talk on plantar fasciitis * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about plantar fasciitis. The event is on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. inside the Fargo Parks Sports Center at the Sanford Sports Complex, 6100 38th St. S., Fargo. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Heel pa  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER PUSHES FOR $6.2 MILLION IN FED FUNDING FOR ALFRED STATE COLLEGE PROPOSAL TO TRAIN NEXT GENERATION OF HEALTHCARE WORKERS AND STRENGTHEN WESTERN NEW YORK HEALTHCARE SYSTEMS * Schumer Says Effort Will Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ecosystem, Meet Growing Demand For Healthcare Workers, And Support Good-Paying Jobs Across Allegany, Steuben & Livingston Counties A  more

ALFRED, New York, Aug. 17 -- The Alfred State College posted the following news: * * * Senator Schumer visits Alfred State College to push for $6.2 million to expand healthcare education and training * #Alfred State Partners With Jones Memorial, St. James, And Noyes Memorial Hospitals To Provide Hands-On Training And Help More Students Advance In Healthcare Careers Schumer Says Effort Will Strengthen Regional Healthcare Ecosystem, Meet Growing Demand For Healthcare Workers, And Support Goo  more