Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming
13 Wyoming Conservation Groups Call for Extension of Public Comment Period on Proposed Rescission of Roadless Area Protections
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 26, 2026
USDA Forest Service Attn: Joshua White, Acting Director, Ecosystem Management Coordination 201 14th Street SW, Mailstop 1108 Washington, DC 20250-1124
Re: Request for Comment Period Extension and Public Meetings on Draft Environmental Impact Statement and Proposed Rule Regarding Rescission of 2001 Roadles
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23 Public Land Groups Urge USDA to Extend Travel Management Rulemaking Comment Period
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 1, 2026
USDA Forest Service
Attn: Director, Public Benefits
201 14th Street SW, Public Benefits Office,
Washington, DC 20250
RE: Request to Extend the Comment Period for the Travel Management Rulemaking Notice of Intent
Dear Director Bacon:
On behalf of our millions of members and supporters across the coun
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57 RECOMMENDED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WYOMING
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The Wyoming State Bar issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2026:
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57 RECOMMENDED TO PRACTICE LAW IN WYOMING
CHEYENNE - The Wyoming State Bar today announced that 57 people have been recommended for admission to practice law in Wyoming.
PLEASE NOTE: The list below reflects those applicants who have satisfied ALL requirements for admission. The Wyoming Supreme Court and the Wyoming State Bar cannot release results until ALL requirements are met (i.
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A Look at the Class of 2030: Students from 12 States
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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A Look at the Class of 2030: Students from 12 States
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Galloway, N.J. -More than 1,300 first-year students began classes at Stockton University on Tuesday, joining a Class of 2030 that includes students from across the country and around the world.
They are part of a new class in which more than half of first-year undergraduates are the first in their families to attend college and nearly 91% of full-time,
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 10 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Demands Feds Strengthen Rules to Fight Illegal Robocalls
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocalls. KYUP rul
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AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release:
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AG Labrador Secures Major Legal Victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act
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BOISE, ID - Attorney General Raul Labrador announced today the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy prod
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illega
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Alzheimer's research pioneer announces leadership transition after 38 years at Banner Health
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Alzheimer's research pioneer announces leadership transition after 38 years at Banner Health
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PHOENIX (Sept. 10, 2026) - Banner Health today announced a leadership transition at Banner Alzheimer's Institute, with Eric M. Reiman, MD, stepping down from his role effective Oct. 1 to embark on a new chapter in his professional and personal life. Over his 38-year career, Dr. Reiman helped
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026:
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It's Time for Montana to Move to a Flat Income Tax
Jack Baum
Montana lawmakers will have an opportunity in 2027 to build on years of successful tax reform by taking the next step toward a more competitive tax code: adopting a flat 4.7% individual income tax.
Since Governor Greg Gianforte took office, Montana has made significant progress reducing the income tax burden on families and bus
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ATR Supports the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026:
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ATR Supports the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention Act
Isabelle Marchese
Today, Americans for Tax Reform sent a letter to members of Congress urging the progression and passage of the Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act.
The Alzheimer's Screening and Prevention (ASAP) Act, introduced by Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-Fla.) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), has bipartisan and bicame
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to prevent scammers from using the U.
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Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms Act
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#Griffin: 'The right to bear arms is central to our freedom, and I urge Congress to protect that right'
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading a letter to congressional leadership urging Congress to repea
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requir
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 9 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey Pushes for stronger rules to combat illegal robocalls
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Attorney General JB McCuskey and a bipartisan coalition of 48 attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone network to make illegal robocall
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN 'KNOW YOUR UPSTREAM PROVIDER RULES' TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using t
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 9 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes FCC to Stop Phone Companies from Looking the Other Way on Robocalls
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to close loopholes that let scammers flood the U.S. phone network with illegal robocalls. The coalition wants the FCC to require phone companies to do a better job vetting who they do business with, so
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Banner Health performs Greeley's first VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health performs Greeley's first VELYS robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery
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GREELEY, Colo. (Sept. 10, 2026) - Patients in Greeley now have access to robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery, with the first procedure recently completed in August 2026 at Banner North Colorado Medical Center by Hunter Aronson, DO, using the VELYS(tm) Robotic-Assisted Solution. The addition
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Banner Health research points to better Alzheimer's blood test
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health research points to better Alzheimer's blood test
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SUN CITY, Ariz. (Sept. 8, 2026) - New findings from a study led by Banner Health have identified a more precise way to detect Alzheimer's disease-related brain changes using a routine blood draw -a step toward earlier, easier and more accessible Alzheimer's diagnosis.
Published recently in Alzheimer's & Dementia: The Jou
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Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Bismarck to host Doc Talk on finding relief from joint pain
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Event is free, but registration is required
BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from the Sanford Bismarck region will host a Doc Talk this month on common causes of shoulder and knee pain. Robert Canham, M.D., and Matthew Carpenter, M.D., orthopedic surgeons, will provide information on joint pain issues, arthritis and rota
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BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Wyoming and Colorado Generate $87 Million in Revenue
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Wyoming and Colorado Generate $87 Million in Revenue
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WASHINGTON -Demonstrating commitment to Unleashing American Energy in a transparent and balanced way that considers community needs, the Bureau of Land Management recently held two quarterly oil and gas lease sales in Wyoming and Colorado, to the tune of $87,280,361 in total revenue
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BLS Southwest Region Issues Report on Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region
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Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.85 per hour in the South to $54.76 in the Northeast in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs for employee compensation
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BLS Western Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region August 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Sept. 11, 2026
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Area prices were up 0.5 percent over the past month, up 3.2 percent from a year ago
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The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region increased 0.5 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index i
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Buffalo Bill Center of West to Repatriate Sacred Objects to Crow Tribe
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody, Wyoming, intends to repatriate two sacred objects to the Crow Tribe of Montana, according to a notice published by the U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service.
The objects, a stone and pouch, were collected from Goes Ahead, a warrior and spiritual leader, in the early 20th century. They later became part of a collection donated to the center in 1980 by Genevieve Fitzgerald, whose parents had been Baptist mi
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CIRES Sharpens Its Expertise in Forest Ecology With New Fellow Jazlynn Hall
BOULDER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news:
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CIRES sharpens its expertise in forest ecology with new Fellow Jazlynn Hall
Her work spans from 'the equator to the Arctic,' helping us understand what damages forests -- and what helps them recover
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CIRES is excited to welcome its newest Fellow, Jazlynn Hall, a forest, disturbance, and landscape ecologist. Her research has taken her to forests from the equator to
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Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Community Hospital receives Google Top Hospital accolades
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TORRINGTON, Wyo. (Sept. 14, 2026) - Community Hospital in Torrington is celebrating several recent accomplishments that reflect its ongoing commitment to high-quality, safe and compassionate care for patients and families in southeast Wyoming.
Community Hospital has been named a Top Hospital in Wyoming for 2026 based on Goog
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Conservation Groups Challenge Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Big Game Migration Corridors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release:
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Conservation Groups Challenge Oil and Gas Lease Sales in Big Game Migration Corridors
Lease sales in Colorado and Wyoming threaten sensitive public land resources and habitat
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Denver, CO -- Conservation groups today filed suit over the Trump administration's approval of two large oil and gas lease sales in Colorado and Wyoming, which threaten big game migration corridors and pristine, wilderness-qua
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CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Hero Fire Spray Canisters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert:
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Name of Product: Hero Fire Spray Canisters
Hazard: The recalled fire spray canister can deteriorate overtime, causing it to rupture and fail to operate during a fire, posing the risk of serious injury or death from fire and burn hazards.
Remedy: Replace
Recall Date: September 10, 2026
Units: About 31,000
Consumer Contact: Prepared Hero toll-free at 888-457-2672 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT
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DCU set for busiest year as 4,500 First-Years arrive on campus
DUBLIN, Ireland, Sept. 8 -- Dublin City University posted the following news:
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DCU set for busiest year as 4,500 First-Years arrive on campus
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As the new academic year begins, DCU campuses are busier than ever with the arrival of 4,500 new first-year undergraduates. An increase in course places offered by the University has seen total student numbers rise to almost 21,000, DCU's largest ever enrolment.
During the week, a range of orientation information sessions are being hosted acros
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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Advances Cooperative Federalism in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Deputy Administrator Fotouhi Advances Cooperative Federalism in Wyoming
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Jackson, Wyoming - Last week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi traveled to Wyoming to advance cooperative federalism and highlight the Trump EPA's commitment to achieving measurable environmental results while supporting economic growth. During the visit, Deputy Administr
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EPA Proposes to Approve Wisconsin's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Proposes to Approve Wisconsin's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed the approval of the state of Wisconsin's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If finalized, the action would shift authority for permitting CCR disposal in landfills from the federal government to the state. This proposal a
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Explore Art Inspired by Science in "The Health of the Nation" Exhibit and Reception
POCATELLO, Idaho, Sept. 8 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Explore Art Inspired by Science in "The Health of the Nation" Exhibit and Reception
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You're invited to experience a handful of works of art inspired by science.
The Eli M. Oboler Library, along with Idaho INBRE, is currently hosting "The Health of the Nation," a collaborative art exhibition inspired by INBRE-funded research conducted by faculty in the University of Idaho's College of Science. The exhibit
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Fed Chair Tries to Set the Record Straight
NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Sept. 11 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news:
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Fed Chair Tries to Set the Record Straight
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Back in July, the new Fed Chair, Kevin Warsh, took a beating from the markets. In one of his first appearances as head of the Fed, markets interpreted Warsh as not willing to commit to fighting inflation. He suggested that rising yields on Treasury bonds were doing some of the Fed's work for it. Warsh's relu
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Federal Register: EPA Proposes Approving North Dakota Plan to Reduce Regional Haze in National Parks
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to repeal a final rule published in the Federal Register on December 2, 2024, partially approving and partially disapproving North Dakota's 2022 regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP) submission for the second implementation period. As a result, the EPA is proposing to approve the portions of North Dakota's 2022 SIP submission for the second implementation period that were disapproved in the EPA's 2
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First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains & West
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 8 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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First Citizens Bank Completes Branch Acquisition, Expanding Presence Across the Midwest, Great Plains & West
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First Citizens Bank has announced the successful conversion of 138 branches that it acquired from BMO Bank N.A. on Sept. 4, 2026, expanding the bank's presence across the Midwest, Great Plains and West, and welcoming new clients, associates and communities to F
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Governor Gianforte Joins Mountain States Policy Center To Promote Flat Tax
HELENA, Montana, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release:
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Governor Gianforte Joins Mountain States Policy Center To Promote Flat Tax
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Announces Flat. Fair. Montana. Initiative
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HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today joined Mountain States Policy Center (MSPC) to announce the Flat. Fair. Montana. campaign, a statewide initiative to promote a flat income tax rate of 4.7 percent. Flat. Fair. Montana. is a project of MSPC,
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Governor Polis Appoints David K. Ottman to the 6th Judicial District Court
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis Appoints David K. Ottman to the 6th Judicial District Court
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DENVER \- Today, Governor Polis appointed David K. Ottman to the 6th Judicial District Court. The vacancy is created by the Honorable Anthony Baca not standing for retention and is effective January 13, 2027.
Mr. Ottman is the owner at Ottman Law, LLC, a position he has held since 2022. His practice consists of civ
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Homecoming 2026 schedule set
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 11 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Homecoming 2026 schedule set
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NDSU News
September 11, 2026
NDSU students, staff, faculty, alumni, fans and community members are invited to come together in celebration of NDSU's 2026 Homecoming and share Bison pride at events scheduled throughout the week of Sept. 28-Oct. 3.
At NDSU, Homecoming is a campuswide celebration that honors our land-grant mission, highlights our academic and athle
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How VCU's Pioneering Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Program is Evolving With Changing Times - and New Threats
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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How VCU's pioneering homeland security and emergency preparedness program is evolving with changing times - and new threats
More than two decades after its founding, the program that helped define an academic field is reshaping its curriculum around a profession whose boundaries have largely disappeared.
By Julia Carey
Twenty-five years ago, the Sept. 11 attacks transformed the nation's underst
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Huntsman Cancer Institute: Obesity May Remove a Natural Defense Against Breast Cancer
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 11 -- Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah, the designated National Cancer Institute Comprehensive Cancer Center for Utah, Idaho, Montana, Nevada and Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Obesity May Remove a Natural Defense Against Breast Cancer
Takeaways:
* Obesity may increase breast cancer risk partly by removing a natural defense. The researchers found that fat cells in lean breast tissue produce a lipid that helps suppress cancer,
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release:
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ILRC's Updated State-by-State Immigration Enforcement Map Shows Urgent Need for State Officials to Do More to Protect Immigrant Communities
(San Francisco, CA)--As DHS continues its campaign to deport millions of people, the role of state and local law enforcement agencies remains central to its mass detention and deportation project. Years ago, involvement with ICE was primarily
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Learning. Training. Serving.
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Sept. 8 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Learning. Training. Serving.
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For students who want a career protecting communities, enforcing the law or preserving public lands, the path can begin long before they put on a uniform. Through classroom instruction, practical training and exposure to the realities of the job, the Law Enforcement Training Academy at NAU is preparing the next generation of professionals to serve both the people and the
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Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text Ahead of Historic Tuesday Vote
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Lummis Releases Updated Clarity Act Text Ahead of Historic Tuesday Vote
September 10, 2026
Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senate Banking Digital Assets Subcommittee Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) released updated text for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act as the Senate prepares to vote on the bill next Tuesday, September 15th. This text reflects the continued, bipartisan hard work accomplished over t
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Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Medical Center hosts veterans banner exhibit
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Medical Center is hosting a new traveling display banner exhibit from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum titled "Compassion Under Fire: Stories of Combat Medics."
The exhibit will be on display through Sept. 31 inside the Marshfield Medical Center hospital lobby, 611 N. Saint Joseph Ave.
The
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N.J. A.G. Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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AG Davenport: FCC Must Strengthen Due Diligence Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make
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New Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo set to open
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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New Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo set to open
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FARGO, N.D. - The Edith Sanford Breast Center Fargo is relocating from the Sanford Broadway Clinic to the Sanford Broadway Medical Center.
The new location, located off the main patient entrance on the north side of the Sanford Broadway Medical Center, opens on Tuesday, Sept. 29 and features a dedicated destination for bre
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Old Dominion University: Nicole M. Crawford Named Executive Director of Barry Art Museum
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news:
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Nicole M. Crawford Named Executive Director of Barry Art Museum
September 10, 2026
Nicole M. Crawford, an experienced museum leader, curator and scholar known for connecting art with teaching across academic disciplines, has been named executive director of Old Dominion University's Barry Art Museum.
Crawford will begin her new role on September 21 after serving as director and chief curator of the Unive
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 10 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combate Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 48 other Attorneys General in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Aberdeen welcomes new pediatrician
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Shukla provides comprehensive pediatric care, including newborn care, well-child visits, preventive care, adolescent care and management of common childhood illnesses.
Shukla earned her medical degree from C.U. Shah Medical College and Hospital in Gujarat, India, and completed her pediatrics residency at East Tennessee State Univ
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Sanford Bemidji to host Doc Talk on weight loss options
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bemidji to host Doc Talk on weight loss options
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Explore Your Weight Loss Options," from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel.
Weight loss solutions start with understanding the option
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Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Fargo and Sanford Bismarck named top hospitals
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FARGO, N.D. and BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center and have been named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 Great Hospitals in America list, recognizing the nation's leading hospitals for clinical excellence, patient outcomes, innovation and commitment to quality care.
The B
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Sanford Health to host women's social in Bismarck
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to host women's social in Bismarck
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is hosting "Women's Social: An Evening of Connection" from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 8, to discuss popular women's health topics. The event takes place at Eclipse Venue, 118 S. Third St. in Bismarck.
The event begins with drinks, hors d'oeuvres, shopping and socializing. Keynote spe
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Sanford MedX returns for Bemidji area high school students
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford MedX returns for Bemidji area high school students
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MedX gives students a behind-the-scenes glimpse of various healthcare careers through interactive activities, facility tours and presentations from professionals in the field. Students get to put their skills to work through hands-on experiences, such as applying a cast, practicing suturing with simulated blood, an
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Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford USD Medical Center makes 100 great hospitals list
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Sanford shares the list of 100 great hospitals with healthcare systems of high caliber across the country, including Cleveland Clinic, Johns Hopkins Hospital and Mayo Clinic.
"This achievement is a combination of hard work, a passion to continue achieving top safety and quality measures and a dedicated team of careg
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Scalp cooling treatment now available in Dickinson
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Scalp cooling treatment now available in Dickinson
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DICKINSON, N.D. - Sanford Dickinson is helping patients undergoing chemotherapy preserve more of their hair by offering the Paxman Scalp Cooling System, an innovative treatment designed to reduce chemotherapy-induced hair loss.
Hair loss is one of the most visible and emotionally difficult side effects of cancer treatment
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Senator Murray Tours Harborview in Seattle, Sounds Alarm on Republican Health Care Cuts Raising Costs for Patients, Straining Hospitals Across WA and Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray Tours Harborview in Seattle, Sounds Alarm on Republican Health Care Cuts Raising Costs for Patients, Straining Hospitals Across WA and Nationwide
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Seattle, WA - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), toured Harborview Medical Center and discussed
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The Wilderness Society in the news
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society in the news
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From national headlines to local reporting, discover how The Wilderness Society is shaping conversations about conservation and public lands. Browse recent news coverage, expert commentary and stories highlighting our work to protect wild places, defend the freedom to experience the outdoors and ensure public lands endure for future generations.
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Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows
ITASCA, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Safety Council posted the following news:
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Traffic Fatalities Down Slightly in First Half of 2026, Preliminary NSC Analysis Shows
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - An estimated 18,460 lives were lost in motor vehicle crashes during the first six months of 2026, according to preliminary analysis by the National Safety Council. This represents a 2% decrease from the revised count for the first half of 2025, as overall miles driven in
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University of Manchester: 'Peculiar' New Species of Jurassic Squid Found in Wyoming
MANCHESTER, England, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Manchester issued the following news release:
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"Peculiar" new species of Jurassic squid found in Wyoming
* Researchers have identified a new species of Jurassic squid-like animal from 160-million-year-old fossils
* CT scanning showed it belongs to an ancient branch of belemnites thought to have disappeared much earlier, making the discovery exceptionally rare.
* The new species, Wyoteuthis linsterorum, is the "chunkiest" belem
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University of Utah Health Marks 25 Years of Raising the Standard for Trauma Care
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 10 -- The University of Utah Health issued the following news release:
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University of Utah Health Marks 25 Years of Raising the Standard for Trauma Care
For more than 25 years, when a crash, fall, or other catastrophic injury has pushed a patient to the edge of survival, teams at University of Utah Health have been ready.
This year, U of U Health marks a quarter-century as Utah's first nationally verified Level I Trauma Center--and 25 years of transforming ca
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University of Washington Vice Provost for Research Ostendorf Urges Clarification of Federal Fraud Laws to Facilitate Clinical Trial Participant Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
O7ice of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for
Information Rega
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Utah A.G. Brown Pushes FCC to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider' Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news:
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Attorney General Brown pushes FCC to strengthen "Know Your Upstream Provider" rules to combat illegal robocalls
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah -- Attorney General Derek Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to keep scammers from using the U.S. phone network
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UW Educational Opportunity Center Receives Nearly $4 Million in Five-Year TRIO Funding
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Educational Opportunity Center Receives Nearly $4 Million in Five-Year TRIO Funding
Published September 11, 2026
Federal funding will expand support for about 2,800 adults and nontraditional students seeking to reenter and complete higher education across Wyoming.
The University of Wyoming's Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), housed within the Office of Student Educational Opportunity, has receive
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UW Foundation Welcomes Three Alumni to Board of Directors
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Foundation Welcomes Three Alumni to Board of Directors
Published September 11, 2026
The University of Wyoming Foundation has appointed three distinguished UW alumni to its Board of Directors, bringing decades of leadership experience and a shared commitment to advancing the university's mission through philanthropy.
Bryan Hassler, Richard Lynch and Peter Sherman began their terms on the UW Foundation
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UW Grad's Startup Aims to Be 'Operating System' for Disaster Restoration Contractors
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Grad's Startup Aims to be 'Operating System' for Disaster Restoration Contractors
Published September 11, 2026
A Wyoming-based startup founded by a 2024 University of Wyoming graduate is venturing that the fragmented, paperwork-heavy world of disaster restoration contracting is ready for an all-in-one software platform -- and that the company built by people who worked the job themselves has an edge.
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Va. A.G. Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Upstream Provider Rules' to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jay Jones and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using
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Virginia Tech: One of Contemporary Literature's Most Influential Voices, Two-time Pulitzer Winner Colson Whitehead, Comes to Blacksburg
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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One of contemporary literature's most influential voices, two-time Pulitzer winner Colson Whitehead, comes to Blacksburg
By Susan Bland
The first writer to win back-to-back Pulitzer Prizes for consecutive works of fiction, acclaimed American author Colson Whitehead comes to the Center for the Arts on Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 7:30 p.m.
From the ground-shifting "The Underground Railroad" and "The Nickel Boys" to t
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White House Fact Sheet: Returning Biden Overcharges to Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 10, 2026:
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Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces the Working Families Obamacare Refunds
RETURNING BIDEN OVERCHARGES TO WORKING FAMILIES: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced that the federal government will return to the American people hundreds of millions in Obamacare overcharges, collected by the Biden Administration, by issuing refunds of $500 per person to nearly 1 million Americans in
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White Paper From Public Citizen: Trump Administration is Pushing Billions Toward Mining Companies With Limited Success, and Even Less Transparency
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSCrpt) -- Mining Billions in the Dark: The Trump administration is pushing billions toward mining companies with limited success, and even less transparency - A white paper from Public Citizen - September 2026 (13 pages) - Authored by Lois Parshley, Mek Belayneh, and Carly Oboth
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* In early August, President Trump announced a $3 billion federal investment in critical minerals companies at a Department of State roundtable event with industry leaders.
* Among the com
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Wyo. State Parks & Cultural Resources Dept.: Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives Convene Second Round of Fall Meetings
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Sept. 9 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives Convene Second Round of Fall Meetings
CHEYENNE, Wyo. - As local outdoor recreation efforts gain momentum across the state, six of Wyoming's 12 Outdoor Recreation Collaboratives will convene in September and October to advance local outdoor recreation priorities. Facilitated by the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation
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Wyrsch Family Gift Establishes Named Deanship for UW Honors College
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 12 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Wyrsch Family Gift Establishes Named Deanship for UW Honors College
Published September 11, 2026
A major gift from University of Wyoming Foundation Board member and alumna Martha Brown Wyrsch will establish the Wyrsch Family Deanship in the UW Honors College.
The gift marks the fifth named deanship in UW's history and advances the university's commitment to academic excellence. Endowed deanships are amo
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