DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * $5.2 million commitment will expand and enhance stroke care across Wyoming * CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death[1], and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release: * * * $5.2 Million Commitment Will Expand and Enhance Stroke Care Across Wyoming * CHEYENNE, WY, August 17, 2026 -When someone experiences a stroke, immediate medical attention can mean the difference between recovery, lifelong disability or even death. In Wyoming, stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death, and geographic distance to care can present significant barriers to timely tre  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on June 9, 2026, by James Paul and Rose Laoutaris entitled "529 Plan Conformity across the states: A Reform Agenda After the One Big Beautiful Bill." Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction 529 education savings plans, also known as qualified tuition plans, are tax-advantaged accounts in which families invest after-tax dollars in mutual funds, index funds, and age-based portfolios offered b  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner - University Medicine names Charles Socci chief operating officer * TUCSON, Ariz. (Aug. 18, 2026) - Banner - University Medicine has named Charles Socci, RN, MBA, chief operating officer in Tucson, effective Sept. 14. Socci will oversee day-to-day operations of Banner - University Medicine's acute-care hospitals in Tucson, working alongside teams to advance quality, patient saf  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Harriet Hageman on WY-SEN Republican Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Rep. Harriet Hageman on winning the Republican nomination for the U.S. Senate in Wyoming. Club for Growth PAC endorsed Hageman in December following Sen. Cynthia Lummis' decision to forgo reelection. President Donald Trump also endorsed Hageman in the race. "Harri  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh Statement on Chuck Gray WY-AL Victory Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh issued the following statement after 2022 Club for Growth Foundation Fellow Chuck Gray won the Republican nomination for Congress in Wyoming's At-Large District: "Chuck Gray has spent years promoting limited-government policies in Cheyenne to ensure Wyoming  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates James Byrd on Winning Wyoming's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates James Byrd on winning Wyoming's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Voters throughout the state turned out to support leaders who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and making life more affordable. In response to James Byrd's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the fo  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Kenneth Casner on Winning Wyoming's Democratic Primary for Governor The DNC congratulates Kenneth Casner on winning Wyoming's Democratic primary for governor. Voters throughout the state turned out to support candidates who are focused on making life more affordable. In response to Kenneth Casner's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a veteran   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects On Historic LGBTQ Progress And The Fight Ahead In Exclusive Interview With The Advocate * Washington D.C. - In an exclusive cover story for The Advocate, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, from confronting the HIV/AIDS crisis and advancing landmark civil rights protections to the ongoing fight for transge  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Florida and Wyoming Primary Elections Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in Florida and Wyoming for the states' primary elections to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. "Election monitoring is an ongoing priority for this office," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- 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": * * * The 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 16 * President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple * Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cle  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Black Hills expands outreach specialty ENT care * Aug. 17, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Health is increasing access to specialty ear, nose and throat (ENT) care through new outreach services provided by Rob Schleiffarth, M.D., a board-certified otolaryngolog  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 18 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Tammy Loosbrock named a top community hospital CEO to know * This list honors community hospital chief executive officers dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable care within their communities. In collaboration with their leadership teams, the list of CEOs continue to develop and execute strategic plans that elevate quality, expand service lines and equip their facili  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 19 -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Killing the Roadless Rule will Harm Wildlife, Water, and Old Growth Trees Decision ignores more than 95% of public comments supporting Roadless protections - Today the Trump administration announced its intention to entirely remove Roadless Area Conservation Rule protections ("Roadless Rule") across 45 million acres of roadless National Forest lands. This decision will harm wildlif  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 18 -- The Wyoming State Board of Education issued the following news release: * * * State Board of Education Seeks Public Input on the Proposed Social Studies Standards The Wyoming State Board of Education (SBE) is seeking informal public input on the 2026 Wyoming Social Studies Standards. The Proposed 2026 Social Studies Standards will update the 2018 Social Studies Standards. The SBE requested that Content Standards be developed for all students across the K-12 gra  more