SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * 379th ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Air Force St  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Alliance for Choice in Education (ACE Scholarships) has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), expressing support for the implementation of Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code. This section relates to individual tax credits for qualified contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The letter aligns with the IRS's Notice 2025-70, which requests comments to enhance the operational efficiency of SGOs. In their letter,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 8 -- Banner Health issued the following news release: * * * Banner Health moving corporate headquarters in Phoenix Change supports hybrid workforce model, reduces costs * Banner Health will relocate its corporate headquarters to Bond Phoenix at 3200 E. Camelback Road in Phoenix from Banner Corporate Center - Phoenix Plaza beginning in the fourth quarter of 2026. The health system will occupy 67,000 square feet at Bond Phoenix, compared to the more than 304,000 square  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Council on Environmental Quality issued a final rule, effectively removing all regulations implementing the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969 from the Code of Federal Regulations. The Federal Register notice announcing the decision was signed by Chairman Katherine R. Scarlett. Legal Authority And Policy Shift The decision stems from Executive Order 14154, issued January 20, 2025, which revoked a 1977 order that previously granted the agency authority t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- A coalition of scientists has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizing the urgent need for accurate definitions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The group advocates for definitions that reflect scientific understanding, without political interference, to address the public health and environmental risks posed by these persistent "forever chemicals." PFAS are extensively used in various cons  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding implementation concerns related to the individual tax credit for qualified contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs) established in H.R. 1. The governor's letter emphasizes the need for careful oversight to prevent potential fraud and ensure that the tax credit effectively supports Colorado students' educational expenses. Polis expresses opti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Colorado State Rep. Eliza Hamrick, R-61th District, has formally submitted its insights to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the implementation of the federal tax credit for contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). The letter emphasizes the importance of preserving state authority and flexibility in the administration of the program. Among the key concerns highlighted in the communication is the necessity for states to maintain their deci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Colorado Association of Private Schools has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury regarding the proposed regulations for the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. The Association, representing a broad coalition of private educational institutions in Colorado, expresses strong support for the program, emphasizing its potential to expand access to private education through donor-supported scholarships. In their comments, the Associati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Colorado Department of Revenue has issued a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service in response to Notice 2025-70, which seeks input on regulations for individual tax credits related to contributions to scholarship granting organizations. Colorado's Governor has expressed intentions to potentially designate the state as a covered jurisdiction under section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code, which would necessitate the Department's involvement in identifying  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Colorado Homeschool Enrichment (CHE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, highlighting the need for clarity in the proposed regulations of the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program, formerly known as the Educational Choice for Children Act. CHE, a non-profit organization in Colorado, is dedicated to supporting homeschool families with educational resources and community-building opportunities. In its letter, CHE applauded the poten  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Diana DeGette, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * DeGette Statement on Trump's Illegal Funding Freeze of Benefits for Vulnerable Children in Colorado * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congresswoman Diana DeGette (CO-01) released the following statement after Donald Trump announced a freeze of federal funds for the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and the Social Services Block Grant program in Colorado:  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * DNC on Trump Vetoing Bipartisan Bill to Provide Clean Water to Colorado In one of the first vetoes of his second term, Donald Trump blocked bipartisan legislation that would have provided clean drinking water for rural Coloradans in 39 communities. Currently, Southeastern Colorado is tainted with radioactivity and carcinogens, which are particularly harmful for seniors and kids. T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Education Alliance of Colorado (EAC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, expressing concerns about proposed regulations under the Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program. As a nonpartisan coalition made up of schools, parents, and community members, the EAC aims to promote educational freedom and parental choice within the state's school systems. The EAC believes the program could significantly enhance access to educational serv  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 7-13 * * ESPN networks to feature 15 ranked teams * Sunday's ESPN tripleheader features No. 22 North Carolina at Notre Dame (1 p.m. ET), No. 2 Texas at No. 12 LSU (3 p.m.) and Duke at Stanford (5 p.m.) ESPN's industry leading coverage of women's college basketball rolls on this week w  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on Jan. 7, 2026, by Vice Chair for Supervision Michelle W. Bowman to the California Bankers Association Bank Presidents Seminar, Laguna Beach, California: * * * Modernizing Supervision and Regulation: 2025 and the Path Ahead I would like to thank the California Bankers Association for the invitation to join you today./1 Throughout my now seven years as a member of the Federal Reserve Board, I have found that direct outreach  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Friends of Animals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) expressing opposition to its Proposed Rule regarding critical habitat designations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The group argues that the proposed changes threaten the conservation objectives of the ESA by prioritizing economic considerations over the protection of endangered species. The organization scrutinized the alterations outlined in the Proposed Rule publ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Friends of Animals has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service regarding their Proposed Rule published on November 21, 2025, which seeks to amend critical regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization, which advocates for animal rights and welfare internationally, has expressed strong opposition to the proposed changes, claiming they contradict the core conservation principles out  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Announces 2025 Nominees to the United States Service Academies * WASHINGTON Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not r  more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Jan. 8 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release: * * * NAATP Welcomes Newly Elected Board Members and Officers The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers is governed by a National Board of Directors who oversee the professional staff and provide strategic guidance for the association. For 46 years, the nation's finest addiction treatment leaders have come forward to serve the association in this role an  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 7 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * New EDF Report Shows Electric Vehicle Policy Progress Across All 50 U.S. States * Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) today released the U.S. Electric Vehicle State Policy Landscape Report, offering an in-depth look at how every state is advancing zero-emission transportation. The report analyzes 16 key electric vehicle (EV)-supportive policies across all 50 states and th  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, Jan. 7 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Press Briefing on Unsubstantiated Fraud Allegations, Trump Administration Attacks on Child Care * When: Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 11am Pacific / 1pm Central / 2pm Eastern  Where: Please register to join us on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_GUJVzNU3TvSACMCS0HIHXg#/r  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Jeff Crank, R-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crank Supports Efforts to Eliminate Fraud, Encourages Colorado to Act Swiftly * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Representative Jeff Crank (CO-05) has issued a statement after the Trump Administration announced a federal freeze of Colorado funds for child care and social services: "After the exposed fraud was discovered in Minnesota, I support efforts by the Trump Administration to root out fraud and en  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rocky Mountain Equality has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), expressing deep concerns over a proposed rule that would require migrants to provide DNA samples to establish their biological sex for immigration benefits. The organization argues that this unprecedented requirement constitutes a severe invasion of privacy, particularly affecting transgender, nonbinary, and intersex individuals and their families. The le  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Justice, Hyde-Smith, Bennet, Warnock Introduce the Roll-Over Prevention & Safety Act Recently, Senator Jim Justice introduced the Roll-Over Prevention & Safety Act. A bipartisan effort alongside U.S. Senators Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) to protect American farmers: "I know the needs of our farmers because I am one, which is why we must do   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Space Flag 26-1 expands, advances electromagnetic warfare tactics * COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) Space Training and Readiness Command concluded its largest iteration of Space Flag, Dec. 19, 2025, challenging Guardians as well as joint partners in a contested environment designed to mirror real-world conflict. The 22nd iteration began Dec. 1 and saw over 400 "Blue" players and nearly 300 Exercise Control Group mem  more