PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 10 -- Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Proposed changes threatened safety of girls * * * State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Horne says today's ruling by a federal judge striking down proposed Biden administration changes to Title IX is sensible and protects the dignity of girls and women competing in interscholastic sports. It is also a victory for common sense and free speech.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Mine Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: * * * First time since 2021, none of the nation's mines met criteria * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today released the results of its Mine Safety and Health Administration's second Pattern of Violations screening in 2024 and announced that - for the first time since 2021 - none of the nation's mines met the POV criteria for the existence of a patte  more

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: As the world navigates complex geopolitical landscapes and technological challenges, the United States Air Force is calling for a new generation of thinkers and innovators to help secure the nation's future. At a recent science, technology, engineering, and mathematics event held with California Polytechnic State University in Pasadena, 509th Bomb Wing senior leaders emphasized the importanc  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 10 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today defended Iowa family farms and businesses against a costly mandate, the so-called Corporate Transparency Act, which threatens to make them close up shop. Iowa farms and businesses face new national registration requirements as part of the unconstitutional mandate. Some family-owned farms and businesses have been operating for decades without   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Jan. 10, 2025: Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 20 state attorneys general led by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach in a letter to the Trump administration asking the President-elect to secure the border and stop Biden immigration policies that caused a historic surge of illegal immigration. "Inauguration Day can't get here soon enough. I support President Trump'  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Jan. 9, 2025: Governor Jeff Landry announced appointments to serve on the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College. Chair of the Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College: John Scott Ballard "We are excited to announce Scott Ballard will serve as Chair of this important board. With his previous experie  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 11 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: South Carolina ETV (SCETV) is proud to announce the series Reel South won its first major industry award at the 40th Annual International Documentary Association Awards. The limited series A Town Called Victoria, directed by Texas native Li Lu, received the honor of Best Limited Series at the ceremony held in December at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles, C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Latest Investments Will Lower Costs and Support Jobs in 30 States WASHINGTON, Jan. 10, 2025 - Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced more than $6 billion in clean energy investments through the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Empowering Rural America (New ERA) and Powering Affordable Clean Energy (PACE) programs. Rural electric cooperatives and communities will use the funding to su  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Part of Today's Announcement is Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 586 projects to expand access to clean energy systems and increase the availability of domestic biofuels. Today, USDA is providing nearly $180 million through the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) and the Higher Blends  more