SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Extended Block on Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement in response to the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granting the coalition's request for a preliminary  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13121) by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Mark K. DeSantis. Here are excerpts: * * * Bureau of Land Management: FY2027 Appropriations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the Department of the Interior (DOI), manages 243 million acres of federal land, nearly all in the West. Under its multiple-use mission, BLM manages lands for diverse purposes,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Proposed Recreation Fee Sites The Malheur National Forest is proposing to establish several recreation fee sites. Proposed recreation fees collected at the proposed recreation fee sites would be used for operation, maintenance, and improvement of the sites. An analysis of nearby recreation fee sites with similar amenities shows that the proposed recreatio  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Housing Trust Fund: Fiscal Year 2026 Allocation Notice The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by HUD. Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Security and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by HERA, eligible HTF grantees are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following August 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District was little changed during the July to mid-August reporting period. Employers largely maintained employment levels. Wages were up slightly. Prices rose modestly, driven by elevated oil prices, tariffs, and higher input costs. Retail sales were stable, while activity in consumer and business services eased slig  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 5 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Announces Action to Keep Vaccines Accessible and Affordable this Respiratory Season * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced a statewide standing order issued by the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) so that Oregonians can access recommended vaccines without unnecessary barriers as the 2026-27 cold and flu season approaches. "President Trump's disregard for science has continue  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Secures One-Year Reprieve for Oregon Salmon Fisheries * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek announced that after discussions with Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Administrator Travis Kavulla, the federal agency will reverse its decision to immediately end funding for the Select Area Fisheries Enhancement (SAFE) Program and provide funding for the program for one additional fe  more