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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release:
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Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 16 Counties
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HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 25 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Berks, Cambria, Clearfield, Crawford, Chester, Delaware, Fayette, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Monroe, Northampton and Schuylkill cou
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Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- Banner Health posted the following news release:
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Banner Health a national leader in robotic procedure innovations across specialties
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PHOENIX (July 27, 2026) - Banner Health has secured its position among an elite group of health systems nationally trained in transformative leaps in robotic surgical techniques. These advanced, minimally invasive procedures eliminate the need for multiple incision points, delivering faster recovery a
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Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Introduces Legislation to Modernize Retirement Savings Regulations
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced legislation to simplify and modernize regulations for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). The Simplifying Modern Access to Retirement Tools for Savings (SMART Savings) Act will make it easier for Americans to save for retirement.
"Washington red t
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
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"Technology is now central to how rural health systems expand access, improve outcomes and reimagine care delivery," Reimer said. "At Sanford Health, our work is focused on using digital innovation, data and artificial intelligence responsibly to bring care closer to patients, support clinicians and close gaps that are
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Cindy L. Isaacsen, From Shawnee, Kan., is NCRA Immediate Past President
RESTON, Virginia, July 20 -- The National Court Reporters Association issued the following news release:
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Cindy L. Isaacsen, from Shawnee, Kan., is NCRA Immediate Past President
Local court reporter leaves several legacy programs to serve members
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The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA), the country's leading organization representing stenographic court reporters, captioners, and legal videographers, has announced that Cindy L. Isaacsen, an official court reporter from Shawnee
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Colorado's New Habitat Tool Will Transform Wildlife Management
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 29 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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Colorado's New Habitat Tool Will Transform Wildlife Management
Thanks in part to an NWTF Colorado's Hunting Heritage Super Fund grant, Pheasants Forever and Get Outdoors Colorado, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) has purchased the agency's first-ever aerial spray drone system -- a new tool that will help restore thousands of acres of wildlife habitat across eastern Colorado's st
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Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Week of July 20, 2026
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Here's a recap of key moments from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Tuesday, July 21, the Subcommittee on Commodity Markets, Digital Assets, and Rural Development held a hearing called "Examining Customer Protections and Market Integrity in Sports Event Prediction Markets," featuring testimony from Ro
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Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Committee Passes Barrasso Bill to Unleash Wyoming Coal Production
Today, the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee passed U.S. Senator John Barrasso's (R-Wyo.) bill to reduce barriers to coal leasing and unleash American coal production. The legislation extends the bonus payment period for coal mine leases from five to ten years, allowing coal companies to defer payment
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
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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.
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Defense Health Agency Deputy Director Smith Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following testimony by U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David J. Smith (ret.), deputy director of the Defense Health Agency, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program":
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Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today, alongside my distinguished colleagues from the private sector. I am here t
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Education Commission of the States: 'A Playbook for State Policymakers and Place-Based Partnerships'
DENVER, Colorado, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Education Commission of the States issued the following report on July 2, 2026, by Heena Kuwayama, Lauren Peisach, and Zeke Perez Jr. entitled "A Playbook for State Policymakers and Place-Based Partnerships."
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To address cross-continuum issues in education (e.g., chronic absenteeism, student health challenges, workforce demands, etc.), state policymakers are considering cradle-to-career and place-based learning solutions based
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: To Meet Demand, Native CDFIs Pursue Alternative Sources of Lending Capital
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis:
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To meet demand, Native CDFIs pursue alternative sources of lending capital
Facing obstacles in the secondary market, Native Community Development Financial Institutions explore other opportunities for accessing the funds they need to provide loans
Article Highlights
- Demand for Native CDFIs' lending exceeds their access to capital
- Secondary loan market presents challenges for
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Forest Service Begins Environmental Review of Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service plans to prepare an environmental impact statement on a proposed Bear Lodge Rare Earth Project in Wyoming by Rare Element Resources Inc., Littleton, Colorado, which would involve open-pit mining of rare earth elements on National Forest System lands.
The project would extract neodymium-praseodymium from unpatented lode mining claims in the Black Hills National Forest. The proposed mine would include access and haul
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here.
"America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can re
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
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Highlights from the R Street Institute's 50-State Election Policy Scorecard
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American elections are highly decentralized, meaning state and local governments hold much of the authority for deciding how to conduct elections in their jurisdictions. The resulting variety of approaches to election policy reflects the belief that states should serve as laboratories of democracy in which t
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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ICYMI: Lummis Fox News Op-ed - Washington's Grizzly Bear Power Grab is Finally Coming to a Long-Overdue End
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Cynthia M. Lummis, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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ICYMI: Lummis Fox News Op-ed - Washington's Grizzly Bear Power Grab is Finally Coming to a Long-Overdue End
Cheyenne, WY - Senate Western Caucus Chair Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) published an op-ed this week in Fox News highlighting the Trump administration's proposal to return grizzly bear management to Wyoming and other Greater Yellowstone states, arguing that the federal government
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release:
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IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections
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Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses
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Independent Petroleum Association of America: Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued the following news release on July 29, 2026, with Western Energy Alliance:
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Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy Alliance today welcomed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of legislation to extend a successful program that funds oil and natural gas permitting activities on federal lands, b
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress
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AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights
AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, July 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
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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
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
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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
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
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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
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Thune, Barrasso Legislation to Expedite Broadband Permits to Unserved Communities Heads to Full Senate
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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
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Misericordia University Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees
DALLAS, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- Misericordia University posted the following news:
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Misericordia University Appoints Two New Members to Board of Trustees
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Regional Leaders Bring Expertise in Business, Philanthropy, and Community Service to University Governance
DALLAS, Pa. -Misericordia University has appointed Carmen Magistro and David Pedri to its Board of Trustees, adding two accomplished leaders with extensive experience in banking, philanthropy, public service, and community eng
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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NGA Summer Meeting Begins in Oklahoma City
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Summer Meeting Begins in Oklahoma City
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OKLAHOMA CITY - The National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting is underway in Oklahoma City. The bipartisan event welcomes governors from across the country to collaborate on policy solutions for priorities like AI, education, economic development, infrastructure, affordability and restoring dign
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Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia's War Machine
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Passing the Lindsey Graham Sanctions Bill Will Cripple Russia's War Machine
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"Energy is the cash cow of Putin's war machine. It is also Russia's Achilles's Heel. Cut it off, and Russia cannot continue to fight. Russia's biggest customer is Communist China. The next is India. They will be hit hard."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about the importance of
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrie
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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President Trump & Transportation Secretary Duffy Host Vets at White House to Promote New Freedom Haulers Campaign, Put More American Patriots Behind the Wheel of Big Rigs
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Trump Admin expanded eligible pool of Vets for expedited licenses, announced seven new states will join Even Exchange Program, and touted new hiring commitment from major carrier
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Se
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Protect Our Care: Premium Disaster Watch - The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news:
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Premium Disaster Watch: The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes
The health care affordability crisis Donald Trump and Republicans created is deepening by the day. Across the country, families are getting hit with another wave of premium hikes, insurers are pulling back from the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, hospitals are warning of growing financial strain, and smal
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R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Economics] -- The R Street Institute posted the following news release:
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New R Street Scorecard Grades All 50 States on Election Policy
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A new analysis finds most states have overall good policies, but that there is room for improvement to ensure fair, speedy, and accurate election results
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the R Street Institute released a new study, "Election Policy 50-State Scorecard," authored by Chris McIsaac, a resident fellow with R Street'
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Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Radical Democrats Are Determined to Tear Down Our Country and Tear Up the Constitution
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"Today's Democrat Party is driven by its activist wing. These are people who are radical, extreme, dangerous, and scary. They've put it into writing with their manifesto. They're admitting it out loud on television. Here in the United States Senate, Democrat Senators are embracing radical policies."
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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Report From White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: NEW GOLDEN AGE
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- SCIENCE: A NEW GOLDEN AGE - A report from White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - July 2026 (123 pages) - Authored by Director Michael Kratsios
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Table of Contents
Letter of transmittal ... V
President trump's letter ... VIII
Summary of the report ... X
Chapter ... I
Introduction
Scientific Progress Remains Essential ... 1
As the Source of Our Triumphs ... 2
The Landscape Is Changing ... 3
New Frontiers and New App
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Resources for the Future: A Tale of Three Cities: Lessons on Economic Development From the Birthplace of the Oil Industry
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following report on July 15, 2026, by Daniel Raimi, Christina Cilento, and Noah Kaufman entitled "A Tale of Three Cities: Lessons on Economic Development from the Birthplace of the Oil Industry".
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Executive Summary
As oil- and gas-producing communities across the United States grapple with uncertain economic futures, valuable lessons can be drawn from the region where the modern petroleum industry w
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Retired NMSU professor inducted into Rocky Mountain RIMS Hall of Fame
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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Retired NMSU professor inducted into Rocky Mountain RIMS Hall of Fame
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Long before New Mexico State University students were traveling to national risk management conferences and networking with industry leaders, retired College of Business professor J. Tim Query was building the partnerships that made those opportunities possible. His dedication to student success and risk management rec
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team With Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 30 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release:
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RISE Modular Strengthens Executive Leadership Team with Two Experienced Leaders to Support National Expansion
RISE Modular has reached an important milestone in its growth, expanding its executive leadership team to support increasing demand for volumetric modular construction nationwide. As the company continues to grow its portfolio of multifamily and hospitality projects across mul
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Senators Schiff, Kim, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online Through New Age Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Senators Schiff, Kim, Lummis, Barrasso Introduce Bill to Protect Children Online Through New Age Reporting Requirements
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), Senators Andy Kim (D-N.J.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), and John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) introduced the bipartisan Digital Age Assurance Act to protect children online by establishing a privacy-first, operating system-based age as
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 30 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Six Beagles Rescued From Laboratory Nightmare Find Loving Homes
Fort Collins, Colo. - A new PETA video released today captures the remarkable journey of six beagles rescued from perpetual imprisonment at Red Beast Enterprises, a chaotic animal testing laboratory in Fort Collins, to life as beloved family members, free from pain and fear.
The video follows Poppy, Ivy, Leo, Galile
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 & FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13277) on July 28, 2026, by immigration policy specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 and FY2026
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is in uncharted territory. It has been suspended since late January 2025. Under the suspension, only refugees who qualify for an exception are being admitted to the United States. The
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University of Georgia: Does Court-ordered Community Service Work?
ATHENS, Georgia, July 30 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Does court-ordered community service work?
New study finds it isn't cheaper and the 'rehabilitation' effect is questionable
By Caroline Paczkowski
For decades, court-ordered community service has been used as an alternative to incarceration. The intention is to reduce costs, provide restitution to the community and support individual rehabilitation. But does it actually work?
A new study from the Univers
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University of Wyoming Researcher Receives NSF CAREER Award to Advance Robotic Systems
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researcher Receives NSF CAREER Award to Advance Robotic Systems
Robots are increasingly capable of helping people complete physical tasks, but many current systems are designed to assist with task execution rather than teach people to develop independent motor skills.
Existing robot-assisted training systems can guide movement, provide physical support or improve short-term performance, but these forms
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University of Wyoming Researchers Design Higher-Accuracy Flu Testing Kits
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 29 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researchers Design Higher-Accuracy Flu Testing Kits
Researchers at the University of Wyoming are designing a higher-accuracy flu test that has undergone preliminary human testing at UW's Student Health Service.
Titled "Development of a Sensitive Lateral Flow Immunoassay Device for Analyzing Nasal Swab Samples Collected on a Dissolvable Surface," the project is led by analytical chemistry Professor Deba
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University of Wyoming Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning
This spring, students in the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources' Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) Program's capstone course completed a series of applied research reports to help Wyoming communities, agencies and businesses make informed de
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University of Wyoming's Manufacturing Works to Support Federally Funded Nuclear Energy Tech Hub
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's Manufacturing Works to Support Federally Funded Nuclear Energy Tech Hub
The Intermountain-West Nuclear Energy Corridor (INEC) Tech Hub, a regional coalition that includes the University of Wyoming's Manufacturing Works, has received an implementation funding award from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA).
The award will support work to accelerate advanced nucle
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University of Wyoming's Molly Burchett Receives National Excellence in Teaching Award
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW's Molly Burchett Receives National Excellence in Teaching Award
Molly Burchett - the University of Wyoming's Smyrnios Family Sales Professor, an assistant professor of marketing and a President's Distinguished Scholar -- has been named the recipient of the 2026 American Marketing Association (AMA) Sales Special Interest Group (SIG) Excellence in Teaching Award.
Burchett received the national honor Satu
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USGS Totals Coal Mines, Reserves, and Resources Beneath Federal Lands
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Coal Beneath Federal Lands in the United States--Mines, Reserves, and Resources,' authored by Brian N. Shaffer, Michelle N. Johnston, and Scott A. Kinney, as Circular 1570 in 2026.
USGS says 34 coal mines operated on Federal lands in 2024, mostly west of the Mississippi River. Those mines produced 261,690,308 short tons of coal and held more than 4.2 billion short tons of reported reserves beneath Federal lands. Wyoming led bot
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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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
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Western Energy Alliance: Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- Western Energy Alliance issued the following news release on July 29, 2026, with Independent Petroleum Association of America:
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Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) today welcomed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of legislation to extend a successful program that funds oil and natural gas permitting activities on federal lands,
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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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
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon and Fellow Upper Colorado Basin Governors Issue Statement
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 1 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following statement on July 31, 2026:
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Governor Gordon and Fellow Upper Colorado Basin Governors Issue Statement
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY), along with his fellow Upper Colorado Basin States Governors issue the following statement:
Today, the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), through the Bureau of Reclamation, (Reclamation) released their final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) regarding future Colorado River
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Wyoming State Parks Announces Tentative Agreement for Star Plunge Operations
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 1 -- The Wyoming Department of State Parks and Cultural Resources has issued the following news release:
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Wyoming State Parks Announces Tentative Agreement for Star Plunge Operations
Wyoming State Parks has reached a tentative agreement with C&W Enterprises, which will conclude the pending litigation regarding the Star Plunge in Thermopolis, Wyoming. The parties have jointly asked the court to cancel the summary judgment hearing scheduled for Monday, Aug. 3, 2026.
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