Thursday - November 5, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Wyoming

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4 Alumnae Inducted into the Athletics & Riding Hall of Fame
SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Oct. 27 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news: * * * 4 Alumnae Inducted into the Athletics & Riding Hall of Fame * The Sweet Briar College Athletics and Riding Hall of Fame welcomed four new members on Friday, Oct. 16th, with an induction ceremony at Upchurch Field House. The ceremony honored former riders Kit Baker Sydnor '66 and Makayla Benjamin Fedder '18, field hockey and lacrosse dual-sport athlete Jenn Wiley Schmidt '06, and diver Jill Steenhuis Ruffa  more
AFA Colorado Chapters Support Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings at FALCON
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Oct. 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Colorado Chapters Support Arnold Air Society and Silver Wings at FALCON * The Air & Space Forces Association showed the strength of its Association Partnership with the Arnold Air Society & Silver Wings by supporting the Region VIII Regional Conclave at the U.S. Air Force Academy October 23-25, 2026. The conclave, dubbed FALCON, kicked off with a Fri  more
Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from Ja  more
Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: Talarico Wants to Ban Right to Work in Texas and Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Talarico Wants to Ban Right to Work in Texas and Nationwide John Kartch 10/28/2026 All 26 Right to Work states would become forced unionism states under the PRO Act endorsed by Talarico - If Democrat James Talarico has his way, Right to Work will be abolished in Texas and nationwide. Texas has been a Right to Work state since 1947, providing a key competitive advantage over forced-unionism blue states.  more
Ashlee Harrison Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Huntsman Cancer Foundation
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 27 -- 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: * * * Ashlee Harrison Appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of Huntsman Cancer Foundation Oct 26, 2026 Takeaways: * Ashlee Harrison, MPA, will serve as President and Chief Operating Officer of Huntsman Cancer Foundation. * Huntsman Cancer Foundatio  more
Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi
SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in Kalshi  more
Attorney General Hanaway Secures $6.9 Million in Forgiveness for Thousands of Missourians Misled by Snap Finance
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Oct. 28 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Secures $6.9 Million in Forgiveness for Thousands of Missourians Misled by Snap Finance * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced today that she joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in a nearly $664 million settlement with Snap Finance. As part of the settlement, Snap Finance will automatically cancel $6,979,354 in  more
Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana * Expansion extends the bank's in-person reach to approximately eighty-three percent of Americans New centers are part of the bank's five billion dollars investment in its network since 2016 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America c  more
Bechtel Invests $1 Million in Wyoming Skilled Trades Training, Launches 'Build for More' Campaign to Inspire the Next Generation of Craft Professionals
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Oct. 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Bechtel posted the following news release: * * * Bechtel Invests $1 Million in Wyoming Skilled Trades Training, Launches 'Build for More' Campaign to Inspire the Next Generation of Craft Professionals * Investment funds tools, instructors, and new training pathways at two Wyoming colleges, including pipefitting program new to Wyoming higher education. The statewide Build for More campaign will encourage students to see the skil  more
Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Welcomes Visitors This Holiday Season With Fall and Winter Programming
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area Welcomes Visitors This Holiday Season with Fall and Winter Programming October 27, 2026 LOVELL, Wyo. -- As the holiday season approaches, Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area is ready to welcome visitors to one of Wyoming's most dramatic landscapes. Park staff have completed winterization work and are preparing a full slate of pr  more
Bismarck helps stroke survivors reach recovery milestones
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck helps stroke survivors reach recovery milestones * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org BISMARCK, N.D. - Recovery from a stroke does not end when a patient leaves the hospital. To help stroke survivors continue making progress and address challenges that can arise long after treatment, Sanford   more
Bismarck to host Doc Talk on cholesterol and heart health
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on cholesterol and heart health * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascu  more
BLM Invites Additional Public Feedback for March 2027 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Invites Additional Public Feedback for March 2027 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming * The Bureau of Land Management opened a 30-day public comment period today for public input on plans to include 333 oil and gas parcels totaling 426,064 acres in Wyoming in a March 2027 sale. The comment period ends Nov. 26, 2026. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in Sep  more
BLM Invites Initial Public Feedback for June 2027 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Invites Initial Public Feedback for June 2027 Oil and Gas Lease Sale in Wyoming * CHEYENNNE, Wyo.- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public scoping period to receive public input on 104 oil and gas parcels totaling 123,166 acres that may be included in a June 2027 lease sale in Wyoming. The scoping period ends November 27, 2026. Leasing is the f  more
Brennan Barometer Survey Highlights Optimism of Scranton Businesses
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Oct. 23 -- The University of Scranton issued the following news: * * * Oct 23, 2026 Brennan Barometer Survey Highlights Optimism of Scranton Businesses Kania School of Management students polled 58 Scranton businesses to assess the local economy. - According to the Kania School of Management's latest analysis of the Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a resilient housing market and optimism for downtown Scranton businesses persist despite changing economic   more
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Elder Clark G. Gilbert Dedicates Cody Wyoming Temple
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 27 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news release: * * * Elder Clark G. Gilbert Dedicates Cody Wyoming Temple The western US temple is the first dedication for the Apostle 26 October 2026 Elder Clark G. Gilbert of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles dedicated the Cody Wyoming Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The Temple is located in the Big Horn Basin, which many consider to  more
Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells - Permitting & State Program Primacy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, proh  more
Congresswoman Hageman Delivers More Than $18 Million In Casework Relief
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hageman Delivers More Than $18 Million In Casework Relief * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) announced her office has successfully resolved more than 6,000 individual cases, returning over $18,000,000 in funds, benefits, reimbursements, or corrections for Wyoming constituents through its federal casework efforts. Helping constituents navigate the federa  more
CSU uses artificial intelligence to improve hail forecasting
FORT COLLINS, Colorado, Oct. 26 -- Colorado State University posted the following news release: * * * CSU uses artificial intelligence to improve hail forecasting * Contact for reporters: Josh Rhoten Joshua.Rhoten@colostate.edu Atmospheric and radar scientists at Colorado State University are developing a novel forecasting system that relies on artificial intelligence to better detect the approach of destructive hailstorms known for shredding crops, ruining roofing and denting vehicles -   more
Dinosaur Discovery Reveals a Specialized Fruit Eater
STONY BROOK, New York, Oct. 28 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Dinosaur Discovery Reveals a Specialized Fruit Eater * Stony Brook paleontologist leads research identifying first such species of the Cretaceous STONY BROOK, NY, October 28, 2026 - A new dinosaur discovery by an international team of paleontologists from Stony Brook University, Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), and the North Dakota Geological Survey reveals a new species, In  more
DSU faculty member's photograph selected for international exhibition
MADISON, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU faculty member's photograph selected for international exhibition * MADISON, S.D. -- A photograph by Dakota State University faculty member Wendy M. Romero, associate professor of art and design, has been selected for "Quiet Landscape: Beauty, Stillness, and Connection," an international photography exhibition at PhotoPlace Gallery in Middlebury, Vermont. Romero's photograph, "Winter Day," was tak  more
Education Dept. Asst. Secretary Baesler Issues Letter to Wyo. Superintendent of Public Instruction Degenfelder
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following letter by Kirsten Baesler, assistant secretary in the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, to Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 15, 2026 The Honorable Megan Degenfelder Superintendent of Public Instruction Wyoming Department of Education 122 W. 25th St, Ste E200 Cheyenne, WY 82002 Dear Superintendent Degenfelder: I  more
Federal Register: EPA Approves Electronic Reporting Program Revisions for Environmental Agencies in 18 States
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Cross-Media Electronic Reporting: Announcement of Determination To Approve Authorized Program Revisions This notice announces the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) approval of requests to revise/modify EPA-authorized programs to allow electronic reporting from Arkansas Energy and Environment (E&E), Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (AZDEQ), Connect  more
Federal Register: HUD Issues Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for First Quarter of Calendar Year 2026 (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Notice of Regulatory Waiver Requests Granted for the First Quarter of Calendar Year 2026 Section 106 of the Department of Housing and Urban Development Reform Act of 1989 requires HUD to publish quarterly Federal Register notices of all regulatory waivers that HUD has approved. Each notice covers the quarterly period since the previous Federal Register  more
GAO Denies Prestique Protest of Air Force Roofing Contract Award to Miwok Construction
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest by Prestique Inc., Dayton, Texas, challenging the U.S. Air Force's rejection of its bid for roof repairs and replacements at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming and the subsequent award of the contract to Miwok Construction LLC, Las Vegas, Nevada. Prestique, a small business, argued that the Air Force unreasonably found its proposed manufacturer's warranty unacceptable, resulting in the rejection of its lowest-pr  more
GAO Rejects Cashel Strategic Bid Protest Reconsideration Against Centinel Public Partnerships
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a reconsideration request from Cashel Strategic LLC, Sheridan, Wyoming, upholding its earlier dismissal of the company's protest over a U.S. Air Force contract awarded to Centinel Public Partnerships LLC, Nashville, Tennessee, for the leasing of on-base lodging facilities. In an October 9, 2026, decision signed by GAO General Counsel Edda Emmanuelli Perez, the agency determined that Cashel failed to demonstrate that it quali  more
Geisinger Announces 2026 Recipients of the Nursing Scholarship and Caring Award in Honor of Susan M. Robel
DANVILLE, Pennsylvania, Oct. 27 -- Geisinger Health posted the following news release: * * * Geisinger announces 2026 recipients of the Nursing Scholarship and Caring Award in honor of Susan M. Robel Oct. 26, 2026 Awards recognize Geisinger employees who 'represent the very best of Geisinger' - DANVILLE, Pa. - Geisinger recently recognized 11 employees who go above and beyond in their dedication to patients at work and in the community with the Caring Award and the Nursing Scholarship Awar  more
Gift Establishes UW Professor of Wildlife Conservation
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Gift Establishes UW Professor of Wildlife Conservation October 27, 2026 A $1 million gift from Wyoming rancher and conservationist Bob Model to the University of Wyoming -- doubled to $2 million with state matching -- establishes the Boone and Crockett Club Professor of Working Lands Wildlife Conservation, which will address some of wildlife conservation's most pressing challenges. "I am humbled to be ab  more
Goldwater Seeks Records Regarding (More) Illegal Taxpayer-funded Electioneering in Wyoming
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Seeks Records Regarding (More) Illegal Taxpayer-funded Electioneering in Wyoming * Another election season is in full swing. Unfortunately, so are efforts by public officials and government entities to illegally affect election outcomes. That's why the Goldwater Institute recently submitted public records requests to several government entities across Wyoming seeking answers   more
Governor Gianforte, Trump Administration Sign Agreement to Streamline Infrastructure Projects
HELENA, Montana, Oct. 28 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gianforte, Trump Administration Sign Agreement to Streamline Infrastructure Projects * PHILIPSBURG, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced Montana will partner with the Trump administration to streamline federal and state permitting on critical infrastructure projects. Gov. Gianforte joined Federal Permitting Improvement Steering Council (Permitting Council) Executive Direc  more
Governor Morrisey Announces $17.2 Million in Victims of Crime Act Grant Awards
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $17.2 Million in Victims of Crime Act Grant Awards * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced $17,178,347 in Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) funding through 81 grants awarded across West Virginia. "No one should have to face the aftermath of a crime alone," said Governor Morrisey. "These grants put counselors, advocates and safe shelter   more
Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments
DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * The Advisory Committee reviews and approves or disapproves manuals, appraisal procedures, and instructions prepared and published by the property tax administrator. for terms expiring September 1, 2030: * Robin Watkinson of Ridgway, Colorado, to serve as a non-assessor from the western slope, appointed; * Cynthia Braddock of Lou  more
How Confident Can Election Forecasters Be About Who Controls the Senate?
DAVIS, California, Oct. 27 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news: * * * How Confident Can Election Forecasters Be About Who Controls the Senate? * U.S. Senate races are increasingly decided by national forces rather than state-level politics or incumbency advantage. That makes election forecasts less certain than they appear, according to a new study in PS: Political Science & Politics by researchers at the University of California, Davis, and George Mason Un  more
Huntsman Cancer Institute Awards and Appointments Fall 2026
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Oct. 31 -- 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: * * * Huntsman Cancer Institute Awards and Appointments Fall 2026 Oct 30, 2026 Faculty and staff of Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) continue to earn recognition for leadership, innovation, and meaningful contributions to cancer rese  more
ICYMI: Harriet Hageman Holds Roundtable With FBI Director Kash Patel At University Of Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Harriet Hageman Holds Roundtable With FBI Director Kash Patel At University Of Wyoming * Washington, DC - On Wednesday, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) joined FBI Director Kash Patel for a roundtable at the University of Wyoming's War Memorial Stadium to discuss the wide range of federal law enforcement operations across the state. Rep. Hageman and Director Patel talked for roughly   more
Interior Delivers Second-Largest Energy Revenue Disbursement
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Delivers Second-Largest Energy Revenue Disbursement * WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Interior announced more than $21.8 billion in fiscal year 2026 revenue disbursements from energy and mineral production on federal and tribal onshore lands and federal offshore areas. The Office of Natural Resources Revenue says it's the second-largest annual disbursement in the Departmen  more
N.Y. Department of Public Service Announces Approval of Two Repowered Wind Projects in Wyoming County
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 30 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Albany Department of Public Service Announces Approval of Two Repowered Wind Projects in Wyoming County Fewer, More Efficient Turbines Will Increase Generating Capacity and Provide Significant Community and Environmental Benefits - ALBANY --The New York State Department of Public Service today announced that the Office of Renewable Energy Siting and Electr  more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main  more
NFIB Endorses Wyoming Candidate Chuck Gray for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB Endorses Wyoming Candidate Chuck Gray for Election to Congress Gray pledged to be a pro-small business representative - CHEYENNE, Wyo. (Oct. 26, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Chuck Gray for election to the U.S. House of Representatives to represent Wyoming's at-large Congress  more
Purdue receives Gold Standard designation for fostering a campus culture of free expression
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Oct. 29 -- Purdue University posted the following news release: * * * Purdue receives Gold Standard designation for fostering a campus culture of free expression * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Purdue University stands out nationally as a champion of free expression and diversity of thought, scoring among the highest of U.S. universities evaluated by the American Council of Trustees and Alumni's (ACTA) Campus Freedom Initiative. Using ACTA's 20-point Gold Standard for Fre  more
Quorum sale raises concerns reminiscent of Steward, Prospect
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 27 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Quorum sale raises concerns reminiscent of Steward, Prospect * New Mexico -- A new report from the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) warns that GoldenTree Asset Management's proposed sale of Quorum Health to a newly formed nonprofit could follow a troubling pattern seen at Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical Holdings, where private equity firms exited heavil  more
Rural Health Transformation Awardees Highlight Key Components of Federal Dollars
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 23 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Rural Health Transformation Awardees Highlight Key Components of Federal Dollars October 23, 2026 Governor Mark Gordon (R-Wyo.), United States Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) and Wyoming Department of Health Director Stefan Johannson were joined by health care leaders from across the state today to announce Wyoming's Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP) awards that will help fund critical  more
Sanford stands up for patients in negotiations with Wellmark
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford stands up for patients in negotiations with Wellmark * Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-312-4312 / Paul.Heinert@SanfordHealth.org SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - After months of engaging in good faith negotiations and extensive discussions with Wellmark on important terms impacting patients in South Dakota, Sanford Health has issued Wellmark a notice o  more
Sanford TRF named to Quietist Hospitals list
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford TRF named to Quietist Hospitals list * Contact: Nathan Aamodt Sanford Health Media Relations (701) 200-6080/nathan.aamodt@sanfordhealth.org THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls was named to Becker's Hospital Review's 2026 337 Quietest Hospitals List. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) patient survey database listed hospita  more
SDSU researchers contribute to award-winning multistate livestock reproduction project
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * SDSU researchers contribute to award-winning multistate livestock reproduction project * Two South Dakota State University researchers played key roles in a five-year, multistate livestock reproduction initiative recently recognized with the 2026 Excellence in Multistate Research Award. The award honors the W4112 project, which ran from Oct. 1, 2021, through Sept. 30, 2026. The nationwide coll  more
Shapiro Administration Marks Opening of North Pocono Trail Thanks to $3.5 Million Investment in Trail and Bridge Projects in Lackawanna County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration Marks Opening of North Pocono Trail Thanks to $3.5 Million Investment in Trail and Bridge Projects in Lackawanna County The project opens 3.2 miles of new multi use trail and connects recent DCNR and PennDOT investments that expand recreation access and improve local infrastructure. October 29, 2026 Elmhurst Township, PA - Today, the   more
The Wrap-Up: September and October
OXFORD, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * The Wrap-Up: September and October * Joseph Ransdell, associate professor of Biology, received $539,920 from the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke for a project entitled "Tsc1 Regulation of the Purkinje Neuron Axon Initial Segment and Cerebellar Function." John Femiani, professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering, received $300,000 from the In-Depth Engineering Corporation, pass-throu  more
Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership: USDA-NRCS Awards $325 Million for Partner-led, Producer-focused Stewardship
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership issued the following news release: * * * October 28, 2026 USDA-NRCS Awards $325 million for Partner-led, Producer-focused Stewardship These projects will lead to cleaner water, more and better habitat, and improved agricultural producer outcomes, all good news for hunters, anglers, and landowners alike. - On Oct. 26, USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced 42 new Regional Conservation Partnershi  more
Three Kirkland Partners Among Daily Journal 's Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Kirkland Partners Among Daily Journal 's Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers * The Daily Journal named Kirkland partners Kevin Ehrhart, Austin Norris and Cody Sonntag to its 2026 "Top Real Estate and Development Lawyers" list, which honors leading California attorneys contributing to the state's commercial development. Kevin was recognized for a variety o  more
Time to Go Griz and Give: UM Plans Can the Cats Food Drive for Nov. 7-21
MISSOULA, Montana, Oct. 26 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Time to Go Griz and Give: UM Plans Can the Cats Food Drive for Nov. 7-21 * MISSOULA - After raising a record 1.09 million pounds and dollars in 2025, Missoula and Griz Nation are again ready to tackle the Bobcats for a good cause. The 27th annual Can the Cats food drive kicks off Saturday, Nov. 7, and runs through Saturday, Nov. 21, when the University of Montana Grizzlies and Montana State Univ  more
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Announces New Members and Reappoints Chair of the National Assessment Governing Board * Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced appointments to the National Assessment Governing Board (NAGB). Secretary McMahon reappointed Tennessee Representative Mark White to serve as Chair of the Board. Secretary McMahon also appointed several new mem  more
UW Spinout WYAlgae One of Five Wyoming Startups Selected for GBETA Accelerator
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Oct. 28 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Spinout WYAlgae One of Five Wyoming Startups Selected for gBETA Accelerator October 27, 2026 WYAlgae, a University of Wyoming spinout business, is one of five early-stage companies from across the state that have been selected for fall 2026 gBETA Wyoming, which is operated by global venture capital firm and startup accelerator gener8tor in partnership with Microsoft. The free program is designed to he  more
Wyoming Arts Council Announces Public Art Call for Sheridan College Science Center
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 28 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming Arts Council Announces Public Art Call for Sheridan College Science Center SHERIDAN, Wyo. - Oct. 27, 2026 - The Wyoming Arts Council has opened a public art call for the Sheridan College Science Center through the State of Wyoming's Art in Public Buildings program. Artwork will be commissioned for the facility as part of a building expansion that will  more
Wyoming State Parks Announces Updated Rules and Regulations Effective Jan. 1, 2027
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Oct. 29 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release: * * * Wyoming State Parks Announces Updated Rules and Regulations Effective Jan. 1, 2027 CHEYENNE, Wyo. - Oct. 28, 2026 - Wyoming State Parks is announcing updates to its rules and regulations, effective Jan. 1, 2027. The revisions mark the first comprehensive update in decades and aim to modernize and simplify existing regulations, better reflect current recreatio  more