News Tipoffs - Wyoming Editors
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr
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America First Policy Institute: New Mexico - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet:
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New Mexico: The Great American Comeback
The Economy: Federal Tax Relief Goes Further in New Mexico
New Mexico's economy has never been bigger--and Washington just delivered the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025. Because New Mexico's incomes and tax bills run bel
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Association of American State Geologists President Day-Stirrat Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Ruarri J. Day-Stirrat, president of the Association of American State Geologists, Portland, Oregon, and state geologist and director of the Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Earth MRI Reauthorization Act (H.R. 9640):
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee:
Thank you for
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Casper, WY
LYNDHURST, New Jersey, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release:
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Barnes & Noble Opens New Store in Casper, WY
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Author Craig Johnson to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 10AM on Friday, August 7th, 2026
Casper, WY - August 3rd, 2026 -Barnes & Noble is pleased to announce the grand opening of its new Casper, WY bookstore on Friday, August 7th. Th
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Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso Calls Out Dangerous, Far-Left Extremists Controlling the Democrat Party
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"That's the Democratic Party that has a manifesto and a mantra. They have a radical set of beliefs. And they are clearly those of the Democrat nominee in Michigan."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how radical extremists now control the Democrat Party.
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Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It's Time for the Senate to Confirm Him
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Todd Blanche is Fearless, Focused, and Fair. It's Time for the Senate to Confirm Him
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke in support of the confirmation of Todd Blanche, President Donald J. Trump's nominee to be the Attorney General of the United States.
Click HERE to watch Senator Barrasso's remarks.
Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared:
"Senate R
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Casper May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Casper May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Casper, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $28.93 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major occu
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BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Cheyenne May 2025
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Cheyenne May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region - Aug. 5, 2026
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Workers in the Cheyenne, WY Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.33 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that higher paying major
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CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Renaming Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for a bill (H.R. 1693) that would redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center":
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H.R. 1693 would redesignate the National Historic Trails Interpretive Center in Casper, Wyoming, as the "Barbara L. Cubin National Historic Trails Interpretive Center." The bill also would require federal agencies to
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CSIS Issues Critical Questions Q&A: Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following Critical Questions Q&A on Aug. 5, 2026, involving Director Caitlin Welsh and non-resident senior associate Franck Gbaguidi, both of the Global Food and Water Security Program:
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Rethinking Water as a Frontline Security Risk
For years, governments and markets treated "water stress" as a manageable development and climate challenge. That framing no longer holds. The incidence of water-related viole
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations.
The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including
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Federal Reserve - "Skinny" Master Account Proposal Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12722) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Banks, which are at the center of the payment system, can directly settle payments through master accounts held at the Federal Reserve (Fed). In recent years, crypto and fintech firms have applied for master accounts, sometimes experiencing rejection or relatively long waits for approval. For more in
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea
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N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products
Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme
Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r
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Rare Broad-Winged Hawk Released at University of Wyoming After Discovery on Campus in June
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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Rare Broad-Winged Hawk Released at UW After Discovery on Campus in June
At the edge of the University of Wyoming's Prexy's Pasture Thursday, July 30, people gathered around a rare sight in Wyoming for this time of year -- a broad-winged hawk.
The uncommon bird of prey was found on campus in June with a fractured beak and a significant parasite load. A month later, the young hawk, healed and ready to resume
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp.
In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
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John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly,
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate
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Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 5 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Tracing the Colorado River: UNLV Honors Students Take Water Policy on the Road
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On a chilly March morning beneath red canyon walls, the UNLV Honors College students in the Western Water Policy course rolled up their pant legs and stepped into the subject they had studied all semester: the Colorado River.
The stop at Lees Ferry was meant to be brief, a chance to see a noteworthy bend of t
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate in Wyoming
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release:
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U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Harriet Hageman for U.S. Senate in Wyoming
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Harriet Hageman to represent Wyoming in the U.S. Senate. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American busi
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University of Wyoming Researchers Chart a Roadmap for Selecting Underground Gas Storage Sites
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Researchers Chart a Roadmap for Selecting Underground Gas Storage Sites
Researchers at the University of Wyoming have published a comprehensive review that presents a unified, "gas-aware" framework for evaluating subsurface storage sites for carbon dioxide (CO2), hydrogen (H2) and natural gas.
Their article, "Subsurface storage of CO2, H2 and natural gas: A review of site-selection criteria and
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Wyo. Education Dept.: Superintendent Degenfelder Convenes Working Group on Special Education
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 5 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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Superintendent Degenfelder Convenes Working Group on Special Education
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Megan Degenfelder is convening a state working group on special education to develop guidance on federal and state requirements for educators serving students with disabilities. The working group will consist of representatives from the Wyoming Department of Education, the Pro
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Wyo. Gov. Gordon Issues Executive Order Authorizing Emergency Transportation Permits for Livestock Feed and Livestock
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026:
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Governor Gordon Issues Executive Order Authorizing Emergency Transportation Permits for Livestock Feed and Livestock
Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) has issued Executive Order 2026-005, authorizing emergency relief permits for vehicles transporting oversize and overweight loads of livestock feed and livestock across Wyoming. The Executive Order comes in response to widespread drought
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