Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - Wyoming Editors

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Advancing Legislation to Support Species Recovery, Manage Invasive Species, Eradicate New World Screwworm
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries, issued the following news release: * * * Advancing Legislation to Support Species Recovery, Manage Invasive Species, Eradicate New World Screwworm Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on bills to support endangered salmon species recovery and combat invasive parasites and aquatic species. Subcommittee Chai  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific  more
Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl  more
Environmental Defense Fund: Pennsylvania Takes Important Step Toward Statewide Methane Standards
NEW YORK, July 25 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania takes important step toward statewide methane standards * Economic opportunity: Pennsylvania is the nation's second largest natural gas producer. Strong methane standards will prevent wasted gas, improve industry efficiency and help maintain the long-term competitiveness of the Commonwealth's energy sector. * Health and climate benefits: Decreasing methane leaks will cu  more
Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 23 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Pillen is Part of Virtual Panel on Transportation Emergency Response * CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 LINCOLN, NE - When an emergency strikes impacting Nebraska roadways, the Department of Transportation is a frontline tactical force. Speaking as part of a panel during the Western Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (WASHTO) Conference, Governor Jim Pillen h  more
House Natural Resources Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Committee Advances Public Lands, Alaska Native, Law Enforcement Legislation Today, the House Committee on Natural Resources favorably reported legislation that will improve the management of and visitor experiences at public lands, and support law enforcement officers and Alaska Native traditions. Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.  more
Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior issued the following news release: * * * Interior Releases Major Update on Coal Potential Beneath Federal Lands * Cheyenne, Wyo. -The Department of the Interior today released a U.S. Geological Survey report on coal resources beneath federally managed public lands in the United States, estimating that there are 4.2 billion short tons of reported coal reserves associated with active mines and an additional 356 billion short tons of av  more
Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media, John Thune (R-S.D.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) applauded t  more
Meuser Announces Over $9.5 Million in Funding for Upgrades to Hospitals Across the 9th District
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Announces Over $9.5 Million in Funding for Upgrades to Hospitals Across the 9th District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09), announced more than $9.5 million in federal funding for hospital upgrades throughout Pennsylvania's 9th Congressional District. This funding stems from $193 million the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) awarded to Pennsylvania ea  more
Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Declares July 25 the National Day of the American Cowboy * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) resolution designating July 25, 2026, as the National Day of the American Cowboy. The bipartisan resolution was cosponsored by U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), John Hickenlooper (D-Col.), and Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), along with other  more
Senators Kim, Schiff, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online through New Age Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Kim, Schiff, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online through New Age Reporting Requirements * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senators Andy Kim (D-NJ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by requiring operating system providers to collect and share users' ages exclusively with  more
Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Growth in Activity Remained Steady in July * July 23, 2026 CONTACT: Sarah Reed The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey revealed that growth in business activity in the Tenth District manufacturing sect  more
Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 24 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Increased Moderately in July The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that Tenth District services activity increased moderately in July, while growth in expectations for future activity r  more
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 23 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Announces Dr. Derrick Cohens as Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Derrick Cohens as the Chair of the Department of English, Humanities, and Foreign Languages in the School of Arts and Sciences. His appointment became e  more
University of Denver: Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations
DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The University of Denver issued the following news: * * * A Geology Expert's Guide to Colorado's Coolest Rock Formations Writer: Jordyn Reiland, jordyn.reiland@du.edu University of Denver Associate Professor Michael Kerwin shares a few of his favorite lesser-known locations to take students for on-site lessons. What better way to delve into Colorado's history than by exploring some of its many different rock formations? Whether by foot, car, bike, or rock climbi  more