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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release: * * * Banner Ironwood breaks ground for expansion * QUEEN CREEK, Ariz. (Aug. 28, 2026) - Banner Ironwood Medical Center broke ground Thursday on a project that will add more than 32,000 square feet. The expansion is a direct result of nonprofit Banner Health's mission to address growing community needs for accessible, quality healthcare. The facility, located at 37000 N. Gantzel Road, will   more

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado nears a fully built-out statewide EV fast-charging network * Federal and state investments are rapidly closing some of the state's last remaining charging gaps DENVER -Colorado is approaching a major milestone in the expansion of its electric vehicle fast-charging network, with new stations opening and dozens more under development as state and federal investments increasingly target  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following column: * * * Creating a Seat at the Table for Nebraska's Next Generation * Some of the most important conversations I had growing up happened around the kitchen table with my grandfather. From a young age, he challenged me to pay attention to the world around me and form my own opinions. We talked about what was happening in our community, the policies being debated, and the leaders making the decisions that affected  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen Announces IRS Tax Relief for Fire and Storm Impacted Residents/Businesses * August 27, 2026 CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - Governor Jim Pillen has announced the approved postponement of tax filings and payments for individuals and businesses in parts of Nebraska that were impacted by wildfires and storms beginning on March 12, 2026. The issuance of tax rel  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. 28 -- Protect Our Care issued the following statement on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Georgians After Gutting Rural Health Care Today, Dr. Oz, Administrator of the US Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, took to X to post about misleading "rural health investments" in Georgia, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans, including Congressman Mike Collins, made that have ravaged   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Protect Our Care issued the following statement on Aug. 28, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Trump Administration Lies to Virginians After Gutting Rural Health Care Today, the Trump administration announced misleading "rural health investments" in Virginia, conveniently leaving out any mention of the catastrophic health care cuts Donald Trump and Republicans made that have ravaged Virginia's health care system and left rural communities in the dust. Last year, Donald Trump and Re  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Bone-crushing dogs reveal new secrets at Ashfall Fossil Beds By Dan Moser, Research and Innovation Thirty-five years on -- well, 12 million technically -- Ashfall Fossil Beds State Historical Park continues to offer up important glimpses of prehistoric life in Nebraska. Consider, for example, Borophaginae, known commonly as bone-crushing dogs. In recent years, researchers have found footprints believ  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * CAPS earns international accreditation for student mental health care By Lizzie Vietz The University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Counseling and Psychological Services team has earned full accreditation from the International Association of Counseling Services, recognizing the center's commitment to high standards of clinical care and its ongoing efforts to expand access to mental health support for students.   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Coaching model strengthens support for Nebraska's early childhood interventionists By Chuck Green, Kindred Media Birth to age 3 are critical years for development, especially for children with disabilities who need extra support. Early interventionists meet with families and provide services such as occupational, speech or physical therapy to help children learn and grow. Since 2021, the University of  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Nolan retires after 20-year career supporting classroom technology By Fran tenBensel Benne, Agronomy and Horticulture Diane Nolan, information technology associate in the Department of Agronomy and Horticulture, will retire Sept. 4 after a 20-year department career at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Nolan will be honored at a retirement celebration from 1 to 3 p.m. Sept. 3 at the Goodding Learning  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news: * * * Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026 Northwestern is pleased to announce the addition of eleven full-time faculty for the fall 2026 term. Each faculty member brings a breadth of knowledge for their area of study and a heart for the UNWavering mission to love God's Word and God's world. We are excited to welcome them into new or expanded roles at Northwestern this fall. Dr  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