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BLM Issues Decision on the Canyon Creek Parking Lot Restoration CE

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

SEC to Host Virtual Roundtable on Modernizing IPOs and Expanding Access to Public Markets

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation and the Division of Corporation Finance will co-host a livestreamed discussion on Monday, July 13, 2026, at 2 p.m. to re-examine…

BLM Announces September 2026 Sale of Oil and Gas Leases in Colorado

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – The Bureau of Land Management today announced an oil and gas lease sale scheduled for September 8, 2026 to offer 29 oil and gas parcels totaling 14,095 acres in Colorado. The BLM completed scoping on these parcels in April 2026 and held a public comment period that closed in June 2026 on the parcels and the related environmental analysis. A 30-day public protest period to receive additional public input opened today and will close August 7, 2026. Leasing is the first step in the process to develop federal oil and gas resources. Before development operations can begin, an operator must submit an application for permit to drill detailing development plans. The BLM reviews applications for permits to drill, posts them for public review, conducts an environmental analysis and coordinates with state partners and stakeholders. All parcels that are included in a federal oil and gas lease sale include appropriate stipulations to protect important natural resources. Information on current and upcoming BLM leases is available through the National Fluid Lease Sale System . BLM lease sales are held online through Efficient Markets . The parcels BLM analyzed, as well as maps and instructions on how to submit a protest, are available on BLM’s ePlanning website at: https://eplanning.blm.gov/Project-Home/?id=43fa4949-e51e-f111-8341-001dd804183b .

BLM Approves Sale of 157 Public Acres to Ferron City for Millsite Golf Course

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

SEC Small Business Advisory Committee to Explore Modernizing Market Access

The Securities and Exchange Commission’s Small Business Capital Formation Advisory Committee announced that it will hold a meeting on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10 a.m. to explore ways to modernize public market access and encourage IPOs…

FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers’ Right to Repair

Settlement resolves FTC and states’ lawsuit alleging Deere unfairly restricted the ability of farmers and independent technicians to repair John Deere farm equipment The Federal Trade Commission, along with five states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment. View Press Release

BLM announces fire prevention order for the Burns District July 7, 2026

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs

Federal Reserve Board requests comment on a proposal to amend its requirements for banks to maintain anti-money laundering programs

BLM Colorado modifies land closures in Mesa County for public, fire fighter safety

Home Info Press Releases Press Releases The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.

Department of War Invests $16M for 45nm Silicon-on-Insulator Qualification

The War Department announced an investment of $16 million in Defense Production Act Title III funds to BAE Systems.

USDA Makes American Children Healthier, Agriculture Stronger with More Farm to School Investments

(Washington, D.C., July 7, 2026) – Today, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Brooke L. Rollins announced the second cohort of fiscal year (FY) 2026 Patrick Leahy Farm to School Grants, completing the largest ever single-year financial investment in the history of the grant program.

EIA increases global oil production forecast after the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. Energy Information Administration published its July Short-Term Energy Outlook (STEO), increasing its expectations for global oil production.