WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard warns public of risks, consequences associated with illegal charter operations * MIAMI -- Coast Guard Southeast District is leading a campaign, throughout Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin Islands, to inform the public of the risks and consequences associated with illegal passenger-for-hire charter operations ahead of Labor Day weekend.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 27 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release: * * * FFRF effectively protests state rep's religious letter to S.C. schools * The Freedom From Religion Foundation effectively reacted to protect South Carolina students' First Amendment rights after a state representative touted Christianity in a letter included in a school district's graduation materials. A concerned Spartanburg School District One parent reported t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 19 states from July 2024 to July 2025 * From July 2024 to July 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 19 states and was essentially unchanged in 31 states and the District of Columbia. The largest job gains occurred in Texas (+232,500), New York (+153,400), and Florida (+134,100). The largest percentage in  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Leads Charge To Restore Merit In Military Academy Admissions * (Washington, D.C., August 27, 2025) - Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) introduced the Restoring Merit in the Military Service Academies Act to ensure appointment to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy is based solely on ability, not identity politics, in adm  more