LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California struggle with chronic disease and substance use, study finds * Key takeaways * More than one-third of American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) adults in California live with elevated blood pressure, and 32% live with hypertension, heart disease, diabetes or a combination of these conditions, according to new research from the UCLA  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Begich Applauds House Passage of Stop Insider Trading Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - July 22, 2026 - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation to strengthen transparency and accountability in Congress by prohibiting Members of Congress and their immediate families from purchasing individual stocks. Congressman Nick Begich, a p  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration amended instrument flight procedures and related takeoff and departure requirements at airports across the U.S. in a final rule published July 23, 2026, to support safe and efficient operations within the National Airspace System. The rule establishes, amends, suspends or removes Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs), Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures (ODPs) at airport  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations. The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures,   more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, July 24 -- GCI, a telecommunications company, issued the following news release: * * * GCI strengthens mobile connectivity on Alaska's road system Keeping Alaskans connected on the highways between home, work and weekend adventures - Alaskans are always on the go, especially during summer. In a place where a 2+ hour drive after work to fish for an evening--and making it home in time for work the next day--doesn't raise any eyebrows, mobile connectivity matters. That's why  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Deepens Federal Affairs Team and Environmental Capabilities with Jake Tyner Holland & Hart LLP announced today that Jake Tyner has joined the firm as Of Counsel & Senior Director of Federal Affairs in its Washington, DC office, strengthening the firm's bipartisan Federal Affairs team and Environmental and Natural Resources practice. Jake is a lawyer and strategic polic  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release: * * * Indian Health Service Announces Selection of Projects for the Capital Infrastructure Program The Indian Health Service is announcing the selection of seven projects for the fiscal year 2026 Capital Infrastructure Program (CIP). $5 million was provided for the IHS to fund projects that support improvements to existing health care facilities to reduce operating   more

WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenges Permit to Bulldoze Road Through Alaska's Izembek Refuge * ANCHORAGE, Alaska -The Native Village of Hooper Bay, the Native Village of Paimiut, Chevak Native Village, and the Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today over a permit that allows construction of a road through Alaska's Izembek National Wildlife Refuge. "Climate chang  more

LANSING, Michigan, July 24 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * MDHHS alerts Healthy Michigan Plan beneficiaries of steps to prepare for federally required changes to Medicaid State working to ensure families keep their health care coverage - The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is preparing to implement federally required changes to Medicaid due to the passage of H.R. 1. Among the changes are new work requ  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 23 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State's Community Design Center marks 50 years of empathetic architecture * BOZEMAN -Inspired architecture breathes new life into small towns across Montana. Laying the groundwork in nearly every corner of the state is Montana State University's student-run Community Design Center, which marks its 50th anniversary this year. Whether it's a Boys and Girls Club in Sidney, a downtown revitalization   more

NEW YORK, July 24 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * National alliance urges Congress to reject industry efforts to weaken nation's chemical safety law Proposed changes could weaken protections from PFAS and other toxic chemicals linked to cancer, Parkinson's disease, learning disabilities, and other chronic illnesses - Washington, D.C. -- Today, 250 organizations and groups from across the country urge leaders of the Senate Committee  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 17, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20240 Dear Secretary Burgum, As Ran  more

DALLAS, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Southwest Airlines Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results; Earnings Power on Full Display * * Strong year-over-year margin expansion despite fuel expense up nearly $900 million * All-time record operating and managed business revenues * Record Rapid Rewards membership and tier qualifiers * Expect full-year adjusted earnings per share (fn1,2) of $3.25 to $4.25 DALLAS, TEXAS   more