WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud * Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined in co-sponsoring S. 4952, the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars and stop fraudsters. Led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion if enacted.  more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) was among the 52 members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee who unanimously passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) this week. The legislation directs utilities to protect American families and small businesses from increase  more

FREDERICK, Maryland, July 27 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release: * * * Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky * Almquist graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a degree in commercial aviation and aviation safety, and she is currently a flight instructor at the school. "We always try to surprise the winners and give our sweepstakes airplanes away in person," said AOPA Senior Vice President of   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protecti  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Building community Ultra-SLP Conference unites experts to advance ultrasound for speech and swallowing - For nearly three decades, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have been advancing the understanding and application of ultrasound technology in clinical speech-language pathology. In July, the university increased its commitment to furthering the field by co-hosting, in partnership with Ci  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 28 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * UVA report: Nation's population growth is slowing By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu An estimated 370 million people will live in the United States in 2050, with more than 40% living in the South, according to national and 50-state population projections recently released by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service. The study shows the nation's   more

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the   more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a on  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico * AMARILLO, Texas (July 27, 2026) -As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value. The proposed portfolio i  more