LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef * Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The final guidelines reject proposals to move beef and other animal-based proteins to the bottom of the federal   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service regarding the new federal tax credit for individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). This initiative, part of the recently enacted One Big Beautiful Bill, has drawn scrutiny for potentially undermining the traditional state control over education policy. Under the expected new program, indiv  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Supports New WOTUS Rule * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a letter to the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers in support of a new federal "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") Rule. The letter also suggests changes to the rule to protect the states' role in environmental protection.  "After fighting and winning against the Biden administ  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Building a Healthier Oklahoma: OSU breaks ground on Boone Pickens Human Performance Innovation Complex * Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu The newest building in Oklahoma State University's athletic village will be built for all Oklahomans seeking better health. In October, OSU celebrated the official groundbreaking of the Boone Pick  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- Case Western Reserve University has finished an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The university identified at least 29 individuals of Native American ancestry within its collections. Following a review of acquisition history and geography, a cultural connection was established between these remains and four specific Indian Tribes. The remains were originally don  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Cowboy Chronicles: The story of how a few aeronautic pioneers made national news * Oklahoma State's Special Collections and University Archives Department was awarded a National Film Preservation Foundation grant of $19,880 in 2019 for the preservation and digital conversion of unstable nitrate films. Two of these films documented recordings of Oklahoma Flying Farmers and annual Farm and Home Week eve  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Cowboys United: Record-breaking generosity strengthens mental health support and services * The Cowboy family once again came together to support a cause that touches every corner of every Oklahoma State University campus: mental wellness. With more than 60% of college students nationwide meeting the criteria for at least one mental health condition, OSU's commitment to expanding access to care has ne  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 7 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Dole Institute spring 2026 programming to commemorate America at 250 * LAWRENCE The Robert J. Dole Institute of Politics at the University of Kansas has announced the start of its 2026 programming year with a slate of events, programs and exhibits that feature conversations reflecting on America's history, culture and future in honor of America at 250 as well as other timely discussions on public service le  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Elevating Honors: Shaffers' $1 million gift establishes the Honors College's first endowed chair * Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu The Honors College is much more than a bullet point on Teri Shaffer's resume. Shaffer (Henshaw), a 1984 Oklahoma State University graduate, came to Stillwater from the small community of Comanche, Okl  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. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Field Museum announced plans to return a shell gorget to several Native American Tribes following requirements set by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The museum identified the item as an unassociated funerary object with cultural ties to numerous indigenous communities. The shell gorget was excavated in Will County, Illinois, before December 7, 1948. Records indicate the University of Chicago Department of Anthropology donat  more

ADA, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- The Chickasaw Nation, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following news release: * * * G. M. DiDesidero's journey to discover the "Undrowned" * G.M. DiDesidero never had her sights set on fantasy. If anything, she was very grounded in the real world as a scientist, educator and technical writer. Most would not expect someone who writes AP biology end-of-year exams for school districts in Louisiana and Texas to weave a fantastical narrative, bu  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC's Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are leading a 23-state coalition in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of a proposal that would allow States to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell   more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Hands-on Education: Renovated OSU-Tulsa wing one of many additions to OSU's workforce development program * Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu Oklahoma is at a critical crossroads. Across every sector and region, industry leaders are sounding the alarm: the need for skilled, adaptable and work-ready talent has never been greater.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Hood Museum of Art has completed an inventory of 44 associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The items, which were previously separated from ancestral remains within the Dartmouth College collection, have been linked to several tribes. Following a review of acquisition history and geography, the museum determined a cultural connection exists between these objects and the Miccosukee Tribe of India  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Tax Policy at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, emphasizing the need for comprehensive protections for religious schools under the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). The LCMS, which oversees more than 1,800 schools serving over 180,000 students across the nation, urged the agency to ensure that the implementation of the ECCA supports the mission and autonomy of faith  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- Mercyhurst University has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The process identified one individual of Native American ancestry and two funerary objects, including a possible hive and a lot of soil. Based on geographical data and acquisition history, a cultural connection exists between these remains and dozens of Indian Tribes. The individual was rem  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of the Cherokee People has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects in compliance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum identified the ancestral remains of four individuals and 12 lots of funerary items. Following consultation with tribal nations, a cultural connection was established between these individuals and four specific Indian Tribes. The ancestral remains and objects were like  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU launches historic $2 billion comprehensive fundraising and branding campaign * Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu A phone rang out across the Oklahoma State University campus, echoing from the Edmon Low Library bell tower. Something big was happening. Billboards popped up across the state, orange telephones were found from Theta  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * New Report from Shapiro Administration Shows How Pennsylvania is Delivering Faster Permitting, Supporting Business Development, and Creating Economic Opportunity Across the Commonwealth In 2025 alone, OTO provided hands-on support to more than 300 businesses, helping companies navigate permitting and regulatory processes, advance high-impact projects, and in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- Tyndall Air Force Base has completed an inventory of 92 associated funerary objects. This process, conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, establishes a cultural affiliation between these items and several Indian Tribes. The collection includes Santa Rosa/Swift Creek, Weeden Island and Deptford type ceramics, as well as faunal bone and ochre. These items are linked to ancestors previously identified in records from 2017 and 2024.  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * University celebrates 10th anniversary of McKnights' transformational gift * Media Contact: Mack Burke | Associate Director of Media Relations | 405-744-5540 | editor@okstate.edu When The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts first raised its curtains in 2019, Stillwater became a destination. Oklahoma State University was put on the map for the world's best performers something that was all made   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History announced plans to return approximately 144 cultural items to the Seminole Tribe of Florida. This action is taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding items identified as unassociated funerary objects. The collection consists of various glass beads, including faceted beads in red, orange, blue, yellow, and green, as well as round purple, clear, and opaque beads. Records indica  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 7 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * USA Softball Partners with Honig's For Exclusive Umpire Gear USA Softball has announced a new partnership with Honig's as its exclusive umpire gear provider with the company providing top-of-the-line umpire gear, equipment and apparel for over 40 years. "Umpires are essential to the integrity of our game, and partnering with Honig's for our umpire gear provider reflects our commitment to supporting them at every  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey urges federal agencies to restore state authority over water regulation West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey spearheaded a 20-state coalition of attorneys general to send a formal comment letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General William H. "Butch" Graha  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Williams Companies Inc., one of the largest energy infrastructure companies in the United States, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the National Marine Fisheries Service. In the letter, Williams expressed strong support for proposed revisions to regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) aimed at enhancing regulatory clarity and efficiency while ensuring the protection of threatened wildlife and plants. Operating ov  more