CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 28 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * AG McCuskey asks Supreme Court to reverse EPA rule threatening West Virginia jobs, energy costs * Attorney General JB McCuskey announced today he is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a devastating inflationary Biden-era EPA air quality regulation that has raised costs for West Viriginia manufacturers, utilities and farmers. Leading a 25-state coalition with Ke  more

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Aug. 28 -- Black Hills State University posted the following news: * * * BHSU President Elliott Delivers State of the University Address * Black Hills State University President Steve Elliott presented the annual State of the University address to faculty and staff Wednesday in the newly renovated Woodburn Theatre. The address highlighted the university's momentum, evolving strategic priorities, and commitment to preparing students to meet the workforce needs of Sout  more

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 27 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * Doria (Drost) Esche to Speak at Mustang Success Night, Sept. 9 * Keynote speaker: Doria (Drost) Esche '19/MBA '21 The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center at SMSU is hosting their annual Mustang Success Night on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the SMSU Conference Center. The program features a support services fair and a major exploration fair to help students learn about the many ser  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850 Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * NRCS Announces FY27 Conservation Program Application Batching Date for EQIP, CSP, ACEP, and RCPP * The United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in South Dakota (SD) is accepting applications for the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP), Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP), and Agricultural Conserv  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Strengthening Tribal Relations * I enjoy meeting people where they're at. It's far easier to understand where someone is coming from if I can look them in the eye, see and hear their needs for myself, and gain a better appreciation for their perspective. It's just how I'm wired. And I've taken that approach to meeting with South Dakota's nine tribal nations. When I took office, in my  more

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Texas State University issued the following news: * * * TXST pianist Paul Sanchez wins 2026 American Prize in concerto performance * Sanchez earned the national honor for his world-premiere performance of David M. Gordon's "Fabular Arcana" with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra. August 28, 2026 Kate Malazonia Sanchez earned the national honor for his world-premiere performance of David M. Gordon's "Fabular Arcana" with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra.   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Water use permits for review, published 08/27/2026 * DES MOINES - The DNR Water Quality Bureau has the following draft water use permits posted for public review. Water use permits regulate how Iowa's water resources are allocated to ensure facilities use water efficiently and responsibly, at rates and quantities consistent with permit conditions. As part of the permit review proc  more