WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Alaska's Congressional Delegation Welcome Historic Investment in Alaska Marine Highway System * ANCHORAGE, AK - Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan, Congressman Nick Begich, and Governor Mike Dunleavy (all R-Alaska), welcomed the announcement that Alaska has awarded more than $410 million to support the Alaska Marine Highway System with key resources targeted for rural Southeast Al  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following news: * * * Norquist and Kudlow: Help the Middle Class by Ending the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains ATR President Grover Norquist appeared on Fox Business Network's Kudlow to discuss ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Transcript: Norquist: "The government creates inflation, the government shouldn't profit by the inflation they create by raising taxes on people who own crypto, or the more than fifty percent of peopl  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Arkansas Governor's School Announces Class of 2026 * Arkansas Governor's School has announced the names of 383 students who completed the 47th edition of the program at Arkansas Tech University in Russellville during summer 2026. AGS serves selected students from around the state during the summer before their senior year in high school. The Arkansas Department of Education Gifted and Talented Progr  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Invites Additional Public Feedback for Potential Oil and Gas Leases in California * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 44 oil and gas parcels totaling approximately 36,000 acres in Kern, Kings, San Luis Obispo, and Fresno counties in California in a December 202  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In 36 States And D.C. From July 2025 To July 2026; 28 States Add Jobs From June To July As Association Warns More Jobs Are At Risk * Fri, 08/21/2026 - 12:34 Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and Alaska Lag; Illinois and Mississippi Top Monthly Gainers, While   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026: * * * Group of States, Civil Rights and Education Organizations Urge Supreme Court to Hear Special Education Petition WASHINGTON-- Yesterday, a broad coalition of amici--including a 14-state coalition led by South Carolina and West Virginia, ExcelinEd, the Alliance Defending Freedom, and the New Civil Liberties Alliance--filed briefs at the U.S. Supreme Court urging the court to grant  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks applications for the Healthy Lifestyles in Youth grant. This initiative aims to support projects that promote healthier lifestyle choices among youth in American Indian and Alaska Native communities. The Healthy Lifestyles in Youth grant focuses on interventions designed to reduce childhood obesity and encourage physical activity, nutrition education, and overall well-being. It is   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks proposals for programs focused on substance abuse prevention, treatment, and aftercare. This initiative aims to enhance the availability and quality of services provided to communities grappling with substance use disorders. Eligible entities include accredited American Indian and Alaska Native organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations with a demonstrated commitment to prevent  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Indian Health Service, seeks proposals for the Zero Suicide Initiative aimed at reducing suicide rates among American Indian and Alaska Native populations. This initiative focuses on implementing comprehensive suicide prevention strategies within health systems, promoting a commitment to integrated care, and fostering supportive environments for mental health. The funding opportunity seeks to engage tribes and   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Interior Boosts Forest Resilience Through Accelerated Timber Salvage and Thinning Projects * WASHINGTON -With extreme wildfire activity exhausting all available federal firefighting resources and the national wildfire system operating at its highest level of readiness, the Department of the Interior has finalized two categorical exclusions under the National Environme  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 21 -- The New York Academy of Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Meet Our Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers New York Academy of Medicine (NYAM) is proud to work with many impactful organizations as partners and friends. For example, our Center for Healthy Aging works closely with five nonprofits known as Aging Technical Assistance & Resource Centers (TARCs). These agencies identify, support, and serve adults 55+ who are at enhanced risk of gaps in beh  more

TACOMA, Washington, Aug. 20 -- The University of Puget Sound posted the following news: * * * University of Puget Sound Announces New Director for Institutional Research and Assessment * University of Puget Sound will welcome Kristen Handley as director for institutional research and assessment effective today, Aug. 20, 2026. Handley brings 15 years of higher education experience to Puget Sound, specializing in institutional effectiveness, accreditation support, strategic planning, external   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * President Trump's Cabinet Champions America First Successes Nationwide From the heartland to the coasts, members of President Donald J. Trump's Cabinet are on the ground across the nation to engage with Americans and showcase the Administration's signature achievements. From energy dominance and infrastructure modernization to manufacturing growth, veterans' care, and border security, these visits deliver  more