ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Celebrates Primary Wins of Endorsed Candidates * CHEYENNE, WY - Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) celebrated the victory of 13 of its endorsed candidates in their primary races on Tuesday night, clearing the way for transformative policy reforms in the 2027 state legislative session. As the Cowboy State's premier grassroots organization, AFP-WY mobilized   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Estate Gift Benefits UW Student-Athletes A generous estate gift from longtime University of Wyoming supporters Mary Shafer-Malicki and Pat Malicki will support UW student-athletes, boosting their success in competition and in the classroom. The significant planned gift will create an endowment -- the MSM Trust Athletics Excellence Fund. The fund will be used to foster excellence and to provide financial s  more

DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger hospitals named in Forbes Top Hospitals by State list Several Geisinger hospitals were ranked among the best in the state in a recent evaluation by Forbes. Geisinger Bloomsburg Hospital, Geisinger Jersey Shore Hospital, Geisinger Lewistown Hospital and Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center were each rated 5 stars, placing them at the top of the list for Pennsylvania. Out of approximately  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Senate Budget Committee released the following testimony by Andy Schneider, research professor of the practice at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy and the Center for Children and Families, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Medicaid: The Reality": * * * Good morning, Chairman Johnson, Ranking Member Merkley, and members of the Committee. My name is Andy Schneider and I am a Research Professor of the Practice at the Georgetown University  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $145 Million Investment, Clean, Clear Water Strategy * BECKLEY, W.Va. \- Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced an additional $145 million in state funding for water and wastewater infrastructure over the coming year, putting West Virginia on track to surpass $1 billion in total projects while launching a new strategy to get projects moving faster and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Hageman Introduces the STOP Improper Licensing Act to Keep Dangerous Unqualified Drivers Off American Highways * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced the Strengthening Transportation Oversight and Preventing (STOP) Improper Licensing Act to clear America's highways of hazardous drivers. This bill requires federal safety regulators to audit states issuing non-dom  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Receives $14.8 Million NSF Grant to Operate New King Air Research Aircraft The University of Wyoming received a $14.8 million U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) grant that will provide operation and maintenance funding for the new NSF/King Air Atmospheric Research Aircraft that is already in the midst of its first study mission. The five-year grant begins Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2031, for  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States * In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives Launch Fall Meetings The Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation facilitates 12 Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives throughout the state. These Collaboratives bring together local community members, recreation stakeholders, businesses, conservation groups, federal and state agencies, and elected officials to identify and p  more