WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * RSC Budget Builds on Historic Reforms to Protect Taxpayers and Empower Working Families By Rachel Loren This week, Republican Study Committee Chairman Rep. August Pfluger (R-Texas) and Budget and Spending Task Force Chair Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-Texas) released the RSC FY2026 Budget, entitled "Restoring America's Golden Age." The Budget provides a comprehensive roadmap to grow the economy, restore fiscal re  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Jan. 8 -- Albuquerque Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * APS Board Welcomes Four Newly Elected Members, Elects New President Betzen, Martinez, Bowman and Jackson sworn in, Tome-Warito elected board president. * The Albuquerque Public Schools Board of Education elected a new president and swore in four board members on Wednesday night. Board member Ronalda Tome-Warito, who was elected to the District 2 seat two years ago, will serve as t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Are Canaries in the (Economic) Coal Mine Signaling A Weak Labor Market in 2026? * By: Janelle Jones Labor market data for the past year has shown a stalling economy, and as we ring in the new year and the newest jobs report there's little reason to expect a change in course. Yesterday's Job Opening and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS) data  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom delivers final State of the State Address, honoring California's past and reaffirming a brighter future for all Today, Governor Gavin Newsom delivered his final State of the State address before a joint session of the state legislature. In his remarks, he reaffirmed California's role as a national beacon for democracy, and an economic engine with conscien  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Anti-nuclear advocates raking in $9.3 million per day The NGOs and political committees known to oppose emissions-free nuclear power have a combined annual revenue of more than $3.4 billion. Most (and possibly all) of them also oppose the use of hydrocarbon fuels, which means they oppose 91 percent of the energy used in America. By Ken Braun Every day in America alone, an average of more  more

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 8 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Fall 2025 Chancellor's List, Honor Roll at ATU-Ozark * Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus has announced its Chancellor's List and Honor Roll for the fall 2025 semester. The ATU-Ozark Campus Chancellor's List recognizes students who complete a semester with a 4.0 grade point average (GPA), while the ATU-Ozark Campus Honor Roll honors students who complete a semester with a GPA between 3.5-3.9. A  more

WILLIAMSPORT, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Lycoming College issued the following news: * * * Environmental Justice Symposium to feature series of lectures With the start of the spring term, Lycoming College announced the Environmental Justice Symposium, a semester-long series of lectures and hands-on activities designed to inspire students, faculty, and Williamsport residents to think about how the environment impacts their communities, as well as how art and storytelling can support the environme  more

AKRON, Ohio, Jan. 9 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * PUCO Approves FirstEnergy Settlement, Delivering Customer Benefits FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) announced that the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) has approved a comprehensive settlement agreement that will deliver $275 million in restitution and refunds to Ohio Edison, The Illuminating Company and Toledo Edison customers. The PUCO's approval of the collaborative settlement represents a significant step fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on FY26 Appropriations Minibus * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan spending package that protects America's public lands from the Trump administration's most extreme proposals and delivers $5.4 million in projects for California's   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Statement on FY26 Appropriations Minibus Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) released the following statement after the House passed a bipartisan spending package that protects America's public lands from the Trump administration's most extreme proposals and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club WV Hosts First "Quilting for Community" Art and Educational Event at The Co-Op * MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - On Wednesday, January 7, Sierra Club West Virginia, alongside local quilter CJ Sews, launched the "Quilting for Community" project at Morgantown art gallery The Co-Op. Over 55 people attended the Kick-Off, the first of many scheduled bi-weekly communal quilting events throughout   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13145) on Jan. 7, 2026, by Linda R. Rowan, natural resources and earth sciences analyst: * * * U.S. Geological Survey's Critical Minerals List Multiple Congresses and Administrations have considered and developed policies to make U.S. critical mineral supply chains more resilient. In 2020, Congress amended its minerals policies, defined the term critical mineral, and directed th  more