COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes woke gender ideology on government passports * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Wilson joined a 25-state friend-of-the-court brief defending a traditional understanding of sex on U.S. passports. "For years, we have fought against radical gender ideology," Attorney General Wilson said. "Whether on government documents or in everyday life, t  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 6 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Back-to-Back National Champion Grand View (Iowa) Tops 2025 Postseason NAIA Football Poll Back-to-back national champion Grand View (Iowa) is No. 1 in the 2025 Netting Professionals NAIA Coaches' Top 25 Postseason Poll after winning the 2025 NAIA Football National Championship 22-16, Dec. 20 over No. 2 Keiser (Fla.). Grand View garnered all 16 first-place votes in the  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Nevada -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Nevada were 81,055, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 74,494, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statist  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Washington -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 172,479 while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Washington were 165,224 the U.S. Bureau of Labor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating a New Year with Republicans' New Tax Cuts * Washington, D.C. Thanks to President Trump, U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and congressional Republicans, instead of dreading a massive tax hike, Americans rang in the New Year excited to have more money in their pockets and more opportunities to get ahead in 2026. The Working Families Tax Cuts Act will benefit middle-cl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of January 5, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Education & Workforce On Wednesday, January 7, the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing called "Modernizing Retirement Policy for Today's Workforce." Energy & Commerce On Wednesday, January 7,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Black Caucus Statement on the Fifth Anniversary of the January 6th Capitol Insurrection * Today, Congressional Black Caucus Chair Yvette D. Clarke (NY-09) and members of the Congressional Black Caucus issued the following statement: "The deadly insurrection of January 6, 2021 was not merely an attack on a building, but a direct assault on members of Congress, law enforcement, staff,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Troy Carter, D-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. Statement on January 6, Revisited: An attack on Our Democracy! * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA) issued the following statement: "Five years ago today, our nation witnessed something we never believed possible in a modern American democracy. A violent mob, fueled by deliberate misinformation and incited by the words and actions of a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Honeywell, Charlotte, North Carolina, has finalized an agreement with Technip Energies to supply integrated liquefied natural gas solutions for Commonwealth LNG's upcoming export facility in Cameron Parish, Louisiana. The partnership involves the delivery of advanced pretreatment and liquefaction technologies designed to streamline project execution and boost overall production efficiency. According to company officials, the facility will utilize Honeywell's modular techno  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana Wins Back-to-Back Platinum Deal of the Year, Signaling a New Era of National Competitiveness * BATON ROUGE, La. - Louisiana has earned Business Facilities' Platinum Deal of the Year for the second consecutive year, with Hyundai Steel's $5.8 billion investment in Ascension Parish recognized as the nation's most significant development announcement of 2025. With this selection, Lo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- McGlinchey Stafford, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * McGlinchey Announces Firm Wind-Down On Monday, January 5, 2026, after assessing several strategic alternatives, McGlinchey's equity members voted to begin an orderly wind-down of operations. This decision was based on a combination of market factors and internal circumstances. Outside consultants and counsel have been retained to guide the firm through all wind-down act  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 6 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Montana State Captures First National Title Since 1984 * For the first time in FCS championship history, it took overtime to decide a winner. Illinois State scored 14 points in the fourth quarter to force the extra period, and the Redbirds scored a touchdown on their possession, but Montana State blocked the extra point attempt. Facing a 4 th and 10 on their possession, the Bo  more

LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus issued the following news: * * * Photographer Philip Gould captures 'Louisiana from the Sky' in new book from UL Press By Marie Elizabeth Oliver Photographer Philip Gould joined La Louisiane for a conversation about his 20th photography book, Louisiana from the Sky, published by UL Press. In this podcast episode, Gould discussed how aerial and drone photography offered a new perspective on a state he has documented  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * Save Your Spot for NSSF's 3rd Annual Attorneys General Forum at SHOT Show 2026 * NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, reminds SHOT Show (r) attendees to save their spot by registering for the 3 rd Annual Attorneys General Forum. Registration is open for this free event but space is limited. Register now to save your spot. NSSF will host several state  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Statement on Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.): "I'm devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa. Doug faithfully served the people of California in the State Assembly and the State Senate befor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise Statement on Passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement on the passing of Congressman Doug LaMalfa (R-Calif.): "I'm devastated to hear of the passing of my dear friend and colleague, Doug LaMalfa. Doug faithfully served the people of California in the State Assembly and the State Senate befor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Announces New Slate of Political Appointments to USDA * (Washington, D.C., January 6, 2026) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced a new slate of presidential appointments to key positions at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). "Under President Trump's leadership, USDA is building a powerhouse team of Presidential Appointees deeply committed to upl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on Life and Legacy of Rep. Doug LaMalfa * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson today released the following statement after the tragic passing of California Representative Doug LaMalfa. Rep. LaMalfa honorably served the people of California's 1 st Congressional District since 2013. "Congress is devastated to learn this morning about the passing of our dear friend a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Statement on Life and Legacy of Rep. Doug LaMalfa * WASHINGTON Speaker Johnson today released the following statement after the tragic passing of California Representative Doug LaMalfa. Rep. LaMalfa honorably served the people of California's 1 st Congressional District since 2013. "Congress is devastated to learn this morning about the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Do  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The Bulwark: "The Party's Ability to Rebuild Its Gubernatorial Ranks is a Genuine Success Story" * New reporting from The Bulwark highlights how Democratic governors have a battle-tested playbook for the Democratic Party winning tough races by staying focused on the biggest issues facing American families and lowering costs for the people in their states. After going from 15 governor's seats in 2017  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 5, 2026, the nominations of 14 individuals for legal and judicial positions in the federal government: * * * Andrew Benson, of Maine, to be United States Attorney for the District of Maine for the term of four years, vice Darcie N. McElwee. Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri, vice M. Douglas Harpool, retiring. William Boyle, of North Carolina, to be United St  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 6 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release: * * * Yost Co-leads 25-State Coalition Challenging California's Ammunition Restrictions * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador are leading a coalition of 25 states in opposing California's latest attempts to undermine the Second Amendment by tightening restrictions on ammunition. "California has spun a web of burdensome laws designed to stop resi  more