MISSOULA, Montana, July 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * 4 Earn 'Grizzly of the Last Decade' Honor from UM Alumni Association The University of Montana Alumni Association recently honored four exceptional alumni with a 2026 Grizzly of the Last Decade selection. The recognition highlights graduates whose work is making a mark in business, public service, entrepreneurship and innovation.  Each honoree has taken a distinct path, but all have turned their   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating * The Growing Map of "Passed States" The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas. These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly   more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Troy Downing, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Downing Introduces Informed Investor Access Act to Expand Investment Opportunities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy Downing (MT-02) introduced the Informed Investor Access Act, legislation to modernize the definition of an "accredited investor" and expand access to private investment opportunities for Americans receiving professional financial advice. Under current law, accr  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Encourages Community Lenders to Apply for CDFI Funding Following OMB Release of Grant Applications * Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) encourages Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) lenders in Idaho and across the country to apply promptly for federal funding after the U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released long-awaited Notices of Funding Availability (  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through the Federal Highway Administration, invites applications for the Fiscal Year 2026 Competitive Highway Bridge Program (CHBP). This program aims to allocate up to $350 million in funding to improve the structural integrity of bridges in eligible states. States that qualify must have a population density of less than 115 individuals per square mile or a total population of fewer than 1.1 million. Additionally, these states must h  more

DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Polis Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Access to Opportunity Task Force The Task Force was created under Senate Bill 26-170 to study and create a report on how to expand access to effective public schools to address opportunity gaps. for terms expiring July 1, 2027: * Tammi Hiler of Denver, Colorado, to serve as a member who is a representative of the Governor's Offic  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, July 2 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State listed in Forbes as one of 'America's Top Colleges' for 2026 * BOZEMAN -Montana State University earned a spot on Forbes magazine's annual list of "America's Top Colleges," which ranks universities according to factors such as students' return-on-investment from their degrees and their ability to earn scholarships. MSU ranked 345th on Forbes' list, placing it among a select group of 500 inst  more

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the associatio  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category. Talen  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Virginia: Provisions Regulating Adult-Use Cannabis Sales Codified into Law * Richmond, VA: Legislation providing for the state-licensed sale of marijuana products became law on Monday. As per the new law, state-licensed retailers will begin selling cannabis products to those age 21 or older on July 1, 2027. Up to 350 retailers will be licensed t  more