Wednesday - January 21, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday January 10, 2026 ( 98 items )  

9-1-1: Nashville: All Hands (1/15)
BURBANK, California, Jan. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 9-1-1: Nashville: All Hands (1/15) * THURSDAY, JAN. 15 9:00-10:00 p.m. EST - 9-1-1: Nashville: "All Hands" (108) Logline: Time is running out as ransom demands and medical emergencies escalate in Nashville, then a power outage triggered by the hackers wreaks havoc at the hospital. (TV-14, L) Stream episodes next day on Hulu. Media Contacts You must   more

AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking Trump Administration's Demands For Personal Data Of SNAP Recipients
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Blocking Trump Administration's Demands For Personal Data Of SNAP Recipients * Boston Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the Trump Administration's renewed demand that states turn over persona  more

Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against burdensome gun restrictions
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 9 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights against burdensome gun restrictions * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined two friend-of-the-court briefs opposing laws that curb the Second Amendment rights of citizens in two states. California law requires a background check every time an individual purchases ammunition, and an ammunition sale to a California resident must  more

Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Sacramento School District to Address Unlawful Enrollment Practices
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces Settlement with Sacramento School District to Address Unlawful Enrollment Practices * SACRAMENTO California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with the Sacramento City Unified School District to address unlawful enrollment policies and practices that unfairly disadvantaged students of color, students with limited English profic  more

Attorney General Bonta Challenges Further Transfer of Core Functions Away from U.S. Department of Education
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Challenges Further Transfer of Core Functions Away from U.S. Department of Education * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a multistate coalition in filing an amended complaint expanding its ongoing legal challenge to the Trump Administration's attempt to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education (ED). The amended complaint, filed in the  more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Emergency Order Unfreezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding for Childcare and Family Assistance Programs
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Emergency Order Unfreezing $10 Billion in Federal Funding for Childcare and Family Assistance Programs * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump Administration's illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding, including an estimated $5 billion to California. This funding b  more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful Freeze of $10 Billion in Child Care and Family Assistance Funding * Funding freeze by HHS was imposed immediately and exclusively on five Democratic-led states California, New York, Colorado, Illinois, and Minnesota and all five states are part of today's lawsuit Lawsuit alleges that funding freeze is unlawful an  more

Attorney General Bonta: Kinship DNA Match, Collaborative Law Enforcement Work Leads to Resolution of Cold Case Murders
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Kinship DNA Match, Collaborative Law Enforcement Work Leads to Resolution of Cold Case Murders * OAKLAND California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued a statement on the conviction of Paul Allen Perez this week for multiple counts of murder and one count of assault on a child under eight with force likely to produce great bodily injury resulting in dea  more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Childcare and Support for Vulnerable Families
ALBANY, New York, Jan. 8 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Childcare and Support for Vulnerable Families * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of four other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration to stop the illegal withholding of over $10 billion in critical funds to their states that help ensure low-income fa  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM ILLEGALLY WITHHOLDING BILLIONS IN ESSENTIAL CHILDCARE FUNDING FOR FAMILIES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO STOP TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM ILLEGALLY WITHHOLDING BILLIONS IN ESSENTIAL CHILDCARE FUNDING FOR FAMILIES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit with the attorneys general of California, Colorado, Minnesota and New York challenging the Trump administration's illegal attempt to freeze $10 billion in federal funding that pro  more

Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Bridgeport Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Trafficking Meth David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that MICHAEL MIHALKO, 42, of Bridgeport, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny in Hartford to 18 months of imprisonment and three years of supervised release for traffi  more

Brownley Secures over $19.7M for Ventura County and the Conejo Valley in FY26 Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Secures over $19.7M for Ventura County and the Conejo Valley in FY26 Funding Bill * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA) announced the inclusion of funding totaling more than $19,792,000 that she secured for California's 26th Congressional District in the Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Approp  more

Cal. State-San Bernardino Issues Faculty In the News Wrap Up for Jan. 8, 2026
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following Faculty In the News wrap up: * * * Eric Vogelsang (sociology) was interviewed for an article about healthy aging and Stuart Sumida (biology) was interviewed about his work with artists and animators. * * * How small habits shape a longer, healthier life (https://www.palmspringslife.com/wellness/how-small-habits-shape-a-longer-healthier-life/) Palm Springs Life Jan 6, 2026 Eric Vog  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Kaitlin Talbot, of Sacramento, has been appointed Deputy Secretary of Communications at the California Business, Consumer Services and Housing Agency. Talbot has been Deputy Director of Public Affairs at the California Department of Fish and Wildlife since 2024. Tal  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Proposed Budget That Refills the State's 'Rainy Day Fund,' Protects Previous Accomplishments, and Makes Historic Investments in Education
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces proposed budget that refills the state's "Rainy Day Fund," protects previous accomplishments, and makes historic investments in education Putting money in state reserves -- to total $23 billion Funding new reproductive health grants to fight Trump's war on women Accountability, fraud, and waste prevention What you need to know: Governor Ne  more

California Budget Proposal Threatens Health Care Access for Underserved Communities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * California Budget Proposal Threatens Health Care Access for Underserved Communities * Los Angeles, CA - Today, Governor Gavin Newsom released California's preliminary 2026-2027 state budget. The proposal includes changes to Medi-Cal that will disproportionately impact low-income and underserved Californians, coming at a moment when families and communities are already under strain f  more

California Democrats to Trump Administration: Immediately restore childcare funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * California Democrats to Trump Administration: Immediately restore childcare funding * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) and 41 members of the House California Democratic Caucus today called on the Trump administration to restore illegally canceled congressionally authorized and appropriated childcare and social services funds. This week, the Department of Health and Huma  more

California's Budget Must Address Massive Federal Cuts to Health Care
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 10 -- The California Medical Association issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * California's budget must address massive federal cuts to health care In response to Governor Gavin Newsom's 2026-27 budget proposal, California Medical Association President Rene Bravo, M.D., issued the following statement: Californians are facing significant uncertainty because of H.R. 1 and other Trump administration policies that will lead to substantial cuts to the  more

CalState Poly-Pomona: Spadra Farm Hosts Agrivoltaic Research Project
POMONA, California, Jan. 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Spadra Farm Hosts Agrivoltaic Research Project By Dan Lee Can farmers expand income opportunities without expanding land use? The Huntley College of Agriculture and Pitzer College are collaborating on a research project to find out. They are growing romaine lettuce at Spadra Farm on the Cal Poly Pomona campus under six photovoltaic solar panels, a concept called "agrivoltaics." The  more

CalState Poly-Pomona: Using AI to Support Student Success in Math
POMONA, California, Jan. 10 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Using AI to Support Student Success in Math By Dan Griggs As generative AI becomes more ubiquitous in daily life, faculty are concerned that students would use it to get answers and bypass the problem-solving component of their courses that is a critical part of learning. Such was the case in Assistant Professor Hyungkyoung Yoon's math classes. "I saw students using their phones t  more

Caltech Astronomer Receives Gold Medal from Royal Astronomical Society
PASADENA, California, Jan. 9 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Caltech Astronomer Receives Gold Medal from Royal Astronomical Society * Shri Kulkarni, the George Ellery Hale Professor of Astronomy and Planetary Science, has been awarded the Gold Medal of the Royal Astronomical Society, the highest honor from the organization, awarded annually since 1824. According to the award citation, Kulkarni is receiving the award for his "sustained, innovative   more

CBU Engineering Team Places Third at International Artificial Heart Competition
RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 10 -- California Baptist University issued the following news: * * * CBU engineering team places third at international artificial heart competition For the third year in a row, the Cardiac Engineering Team from California Baptist University competed at the international Heart Hackathon, an artificial heart design competition judged by industry experts. CBU placed third -- the only university to place in all three competitions. "Watching their long hours and hard  more

Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access   more

Chesapeake Man Sentenced to Over Six Years in Prison After Attempting to Receive Three Kilos of Cocaine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Chesapeake man sentenced to over six years in prison after attempting to receive three kilos of cocaine NORFOLK, Va. - A Chesapeake man was sentenced yesterday to six years and four months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and being a felon in possession of a firearm. According to court documents, on Nov. 1, 20  more

Chinese Money Laundering Networks Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48786) on Jan. 8, 2026, entitled "Chinese Money Laundering Networks" by Liana W. Rosen, international sanctions and financial crimes specialist: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Background ... 2 Selected Case Studies ... 3 Policy Outlook ... 5 Contacts Author Information ... 6 * * * Introduction Illicit financial activity involving what the U.S. government terms Chinese Money Lau  more

CODEPINK Reno to Host Local Peace Economy Event With Co-Founder Jodie Evans
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 9 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release: * * * CODEPINK Reno to Host Local Peace Economy Event with Co-Founder Jodie Evans RENO --CODEPINK Reno will host CODEPINK co-founder Jodie Evans, who will lead a Local Peace Economy gathering on Jan. 16, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. (doors at 7:00 p.m.) at 2590 Orovada St., Reno, NV 89502. The ev  more

Congressman DeSaulnier Announces First Town Hall of 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Announces First Town Hall of 2026 * Walnut Creek, CA - Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced today that he will host his first town hall of the year on Tuesday, January 13 th at 12:00 p.m. PT over Zoom to discuss the news of the day, ranging from President Trump's pursuit of an unconstitutional oil war in Venezuela to rising health care costs and more. He will al  more

CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SPEAKER EMERITA PELOSI, CONGRESSWOMAN PETTERSEN DEMAND AN END TO CHILDCARE FUNDING FREEZE
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN MORELLE, SPEAKER EMERITA PELOSI, CONGRESSWOMAN PETTERSEN DEMAND AN END TO CHILDCARE FUNDING FREEZE * (Washington, D.C.)Today, Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25), Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (D, CA-11), and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (D, CO-07) announced they have taken action to hold the Trump administration accountable for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal childcare a  more

Congresswoman Luz Rivas and House Democrats Advance Leader Jeffries' Healthcare Bill to Extend Affordable Care Act's Tax Credits
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Luz Rivas and House Democrats Advance Leader Jeffries' Healthcare Bill to Extend Affordable Care Act's Tax Credits * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) released the following statement after the House of Representatives passed Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries' discharge petition to extend the Affordable Care Act's enhanced Premium Tax Credits for three years: "Today, we  more

Congresswoman Torres Secures $10.7 Million in Community Projects for the Inland Empire in FY26 Appropriations Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Torres Secures $10.7 Million in Community Projects for the Inland Empire in FY26 Appropriations Package * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres, a member of the House Appropriations Committee that oversees federal spending, announced she successfully secured $10,722,000 for eight critical public safety, water infrastructure, and flood control projects across the Inlan  more

CORREA VOTES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PRESSES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRESS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * CORREA VOTES FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING, PRESSES FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY PROGRESS * WASHINGTON Today, Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Co-Chair of the bipartisan Real Estate Caucus, voted for the Affordable HOMES Act to make manufactured homes more affordable and to make energy efficiency regulatory processes more efficient. This legislation will cut red tape energy efficiency standards that potenti  more

Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl That Resulted in U.S. Marine's Death
SAN DIEGO, California, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Dealer Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison For Distributing Fentanyl that Resulted in U.S. Marine's Death Nameer Mohammad Atta was sentenced in federal court today to 20 years in prison for distributing the fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a 26-year-old active-duty lance corporal in the United States Marine Corps on May 21, 20  more

Derek Tran Leads Charge to Increase Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derek Tran Leads Charge to Increase Public Safety, Support Local Law Enforcement * In the latest example of responding directly to the needs of his district, Congressman Derek Tran is leading the effort to ensure local law enforcement have the resources necessary to protect and serve Southern California families. After recently joining a ride along and speaking directly with deput  more

Direct Relief: Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 10 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/02/2026 - 01/09/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 556 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.5 million defined daily doses of medication Medic  more

Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Estes Joins Colleagues to Introduce Bipartisan Budget Deficit Reduction Measure * WASHINGTON - This week, Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas) joined Bipartisan Fiscal Forum (BFF) Co-Chairs Bill Huizenga (R-Michigan) and Scott Peters (D-California), in addition to Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-Pennsylvania), and Mike Quigley (D-Illinois), to introduce House Resolution 981 establishing a clear fiscal goal - reduce t  more

Former IRS Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Preparing False Tax Returns
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Former IRS Employee Sentenced to Federal Prison for Preparing False Tax Returns A former IRS employee was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio to 24 months in prison and a $150,000 fine for preparing false tax returns. According to court documents, Hector Cavazos, 63, of San Antonio, owned and operated a tax return preparation busine  more

Georgetown Law Journal Hosts Symposium on Labor Rights and Civil Rights Challenges
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSjou) -- Georgetown University Law Center issued the following news: * * * Georgetown Law Journal Hosts Symposium on Labor Rights and Civil Rights Challenges Mark Gaston Pearce, former NLRB Chair and former Georgetown Law Workers' Rights Institute Director, moderating a panel at the Georgetown Law Journal's 2025 symposium. Tackling such topics as federal employee layoffs, challenges to the National Labor Relations Board, and attacks on workplace diversity initiatives, 1  more

Gov. Newsom's Can-Do Budget Proposal for Zero-Emission Vehicles Will Reduce Costs and Deliver Enormous Benefits for Californians
NEW YORK, Jan. 9 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Gov. Newsom's Can-Do Budget Proposal for Zero-Emission Vehicles Will Reduce Costs and Deliver Enormous Benefits for Californians * "California's state budget faces challenges but supporting climate actions that make our state more affordable and prosperous should not be among them. We are excited about Governor Newsom's can-do proposal to make zero-emission cars more affordable  more

Hegseth Visits Space Company During 'Arsenal of Freedom' Tour
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Visits Space Company During 'Arsenal of Freedom' Tour * Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited a Los Angeles County-based company today that has a space-based mission and a history of supporting the U.S. military. The visit to Southern California was the second in Hegseth's recently launched, monthlong "Arsenal of Freedom" campaign, which aims to promote one of the War Department's top priorities: rebu  more

HerbsForever Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in HerbsForever Brand Dietary Supplements
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * HerbsForever LLC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Wheat in HerbsForever brand Dietary Supplements Summary Company Announcement Date: January 09, 2026 FDA Publish Date: January 09, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Wheat Company Name: HerbsForever LLC Brand Name: HerbsForever LLC Pro  more

Hooper, Lundy and Bookman Issues Commentary: FDA's New Digital Health Guidance Signal Shift for Wellness Devices and CDS
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 10 -- Hooper, Lundy and Bookman, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * FDA's New Digital Health Guidance Signal Shift for Wellness Devices and CDS On January 6, 2026, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released updated guidance on Clinical Decision Support Software, as well as General Wellness: Policy for Low Risk Devices, providing clarity to an industry grappling with innovation and regulatory expectations. Both guidance documen  more

Hooper-- Arctic pioneer and founder of the Bering Sea Patrol--a son's remembrance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Hooper-- Arctic pioneer and founder of the Bering Sea Patrol--a son's remembrance * Editor's note: Much of the following essay is excerpted from an essay by Samuel Hooper in "The Discovery of Wrangel Island: The Discoverer, Captain Calvin L. Hooper, U.S.R.C.S., 1842-1900," California Academy of Sciences Occasional Papers, No. 24 (1956), pp. 1-6. A century has passed since that day wh  more

House Bill Passes with Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Critical Projects Including Over $4 Million for CA-29
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * House Bill Passes with Congresswoman Luz Rivas' Critical Projects Including Over $4 Million for CA-29 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29) announced that the House of Representatives passed an appropriations package that included over $4 million in federal dollars for new Community Project Funding (CPF) requests within California's 29 th Congressional District. "Today, the House of Re  more

House Energy & Commerce Subcommittee Sets Jan. 13 Hearing on Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure in Today's Cyber & Physical Threat Landscape
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Protecting America's Energy Infrastructure in Today's Cyber and Physical Threat Landscape" at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 13, 2026, at 2123 Rayburn House Office Building: AGENDA This hearing will focus on the following bills: * H.R.____, Energy Threat Analysis Center Act of 2026 * H.R.____, Energy Emergency Leadership Act * H.R.____, Rural and Municipal Utility Cyberse  more

Houston straw purchasing ring charged with smuggling firearms to North Korea
HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Houston straw purchasing ring charged with smuggling firearms to North Korea * HOUSTON - Seven people have been charged for their alleged roles in a firearms trafficking scheme, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. The indictment alleges Chinese national Shenghua Wen, 39, whose U.S. visa expired in 2013, served as the ringleader. He has now made his   more

Kamlager-Dove Slams Judiciary Republicans on Response to Murder of Renee Good
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Kamlager-Dove Slams Judiciary Republicans on Response to Murder of Renee Good * WASHINGTON, D.C. \During today's House Judiciary Committee markup, Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) slammed Judiciary Committee Republicans on their response to the horrific ICE-involved shooting that killed a U.S. citizen in Minnesota. Full remarks are below and video footage is available here (link is extern  more

Key Member of Chinese Money Laundering Network Charged With Laundering Tens of Millions of Dollars in Drug Proceeds
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Key member of Chinese money laundering network charged with laundering tens of millions of dollars in drug proceeds CINCINNATI - Yan Lin, 41, of California, appeared in federal court in Cincinnati today on charges of conspiracy to launder tens of millions of dollars derived from drug trafficking proceeds. According to the indictment unsealed t  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Re  more

LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "WE'RE DEMANDING THAT JOHN THUNE BRING IT TO A VOTE NEXT WEEK" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's All In, where he made clear that because of the leadership of House Democrats, the House passed legislation to extend the Affordable Care Act tax credits that Republicans let expire on January 1 and that Senate Republicans must follow our   more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULIA BROWNLEY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULIA BROWNLEY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably rep  more

LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULIA BROWNLEY
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT OF JULIA BROWNLEY * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement after Julia Brownley announced she would not seek another term in the House of Representatives: Congresswoman Julia Brownley is a principled public servant and an incredible advocate for the communities that she so ably represents in Ventura and Los  more

Littler: Policy Week in Review - Jan. 9, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 10 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - January 9, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald and Maury Baskin NLRB Has a Quorum! On January 7, Senate-confirmed National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) nominees Jame  more

Loma Linda University Health: Commercial Water Dispensing Machines May Contain More Contamination Than Tap Water
LOMA LINDA, California, Jan. 10 (TNSjou) -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Commercial water dispensing machines may contain more contamination than tap water By Ansel Oliver Water dispensing machines in commercial spaces may contain higher levels of microbial contamination if they aren't cleaned regularly compared to the tap water sources supplying them that contain residual chlorine, according to a new study. Loma Linda University researchers conducted a lite  more

Marcus & Millichap Arranges $10.4M Sale of Downtown Winter Garden Mixed-Use Asset
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $10.4M Sale of Downtown Winter Garden Mixed-Use Asset WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $10.4 million sale of Tremaine | Boyd, a mixed-use property consisting of luxury residential units and ground  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of $14.3M Grocery-Anchored Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut Despite Complex CMBS Loan Assumption
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of $14.3M Grocery-Anchored Center in Rocky Hill, Connecticut Despite Complex CMBS Loan Assumption ROCKY HILL, Conn., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Big Y Plaza, a 60,947-square-foot grocery-anchored shop  more

Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Upper Manhattan
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of Multifamily Portfolio in Upper Manhattan NEW YORK, Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Finite Homes portfolio, a Harlem-based multifamily portfolio consisting of 14 buildings and one vacant lot. "After be  more

Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale
ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Suburban Chicago Multifamily Asset Sale CHANNAHON, Ill., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Mallard Point Apartments, a 173-unit multifamily asset in Channahon, Illinois. The property sold for $24,625,000, which e  more

MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF ACA ENHANCED PREMIUM TAX CREDIT EXTENSION
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * MATSUI STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF ACA ENHANCED PREMIUM TAX CREDIT EXTENSION * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) released the following statement after the House passed a three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits (EPTCs). The EPTCs, first established under the American Rescue Plan, were designed to lower monthly premiums and expand  more

MICHAEL B. JORDAN, NOAH WYLE, JOHNNY KNOXVILLE, CHRIS PRATT AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 12-16
BURBANK, California, Jan. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * MICHAEL B. JORDAN, NOAH WYLE, JOHNNY KNOXVILLE, CHRIS PRATT AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' JAN. 12-16 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EST and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, alon  more

Nadler Introduces Resolution Opposing Elective Cat Declawing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler Introduces Resolution Opposing Elective Cat Declawing * Today, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12) introduced a resolution opposing elective cat declawing, reflecting the growing consensus among veterinarians, public health experts, and animal welfare advocates that the practice is inhumane and unnecessary. Declawing is an invasive procedure where the last bone of each toe is amputated,  more

New basic needs directory provides UC students with one stop shop for resource information
SANTA CRUZ, California, Jan. 9 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * New basic needs directory provides UC students with one stop shop for resource information * Amid technological advancements and societal crises, finding accurate online information quickly and easily can be difficult. A new tool developed by UC Santa Cruz researchers and graduate students at the Center for Economic Justice and Action provides a streamlined online resource for ba  more

NEWS: Senate Unanimously Passes Sens. Schiff, Padilla Resolution Honoring Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Survivors
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Senate Unanimously Passes Sens. Schiff, Padilla Resolution Honoring Palisades and Eaton Wildfire Survivors * Washington, D.C. Today, the U.S. Senate unanimously passed Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla's (both D-Calif.) resolution which observes the one-year anniversary of the Palisades and Eaton wildfires and honors the survivors, the lives lost, and the first responders who risked their  more

NIH: Harder Unveils Landmark Legislation to Supercharge Medical Breakthroughs at Top Science Agency
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Joshua Harder, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NIH: Harder Unveils Landmark Legislation to Supercharge Medical Breakthroughs at Top Science Agency * Scientific frontier has outgrown decades-old model for funding medical research and discovery New "X-Labs" Initiative brings high-risk, high-reward research model to NIH for first time ever WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) announced new landmark legislation to supercharge medical   more

Novartis to Add Radioligand Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Winter Park, Florida, Fourth in U.S. to Serve Patients & Advance $23 Billion Investment
BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 10 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Novartis to add radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Winter Park, Florida, fourth in US to serve patients and advance $23 billion investment * New 35,000-square-foot facility in Winter Park will expand RLT manufacturing footprint to optimize delivery for patients across southeastern US * Purpose-built facility will strengthen Novartis RLT manufacturing network alongside existi  more

On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, DHS Thanks Our Federal Officers Who Put Their Lives on the Line to Arrest the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Weapon Traffickers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * On Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, DHS Thanks Our Federal Officers Who Put Their Lives on the Line to Arrest the Worst of Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Pedophiles, Murderers, and Weapon Traffickers * DHS honors our federal law enforcement officers who are facing a more than 1,300% increase in assaults, 3,200% increase in vehicular attacks, and an 8,000% increase in death threat  more

One year after the L.A. fires, UCLA engineers advance fire mitigation efforts
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 10 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * One year after the L.A. fires, UCLA engineers advance fire mitigation efforts * Shortly after the Palisades and Eaton fires broke out in Los Angeles Jan. 7, 2025, engineers from the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering mobilized across burn zones to support recovery efforts and implement immediate mitigation strategies, including field reconnaissance, soil and water testing and infrastruct  more

Padilla, Schiff, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers on Diversion of Federal Law Enforcement Agents to Immigration Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Schiff, Gallego, Colleagues Demand Answers on Diversion of Federal Law Enforcement Agents to Immigration Enforcement * WASHINGTON, D.C. U.S. Senators Alex Padilla, Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigration Subcommittee, and Adam Schiff (both D-Calif.) joined Senator Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) and 27 other Senators in blasting President Trump, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi No  more

PASSED HOUSE: Congresswoman Lee and Senator Cortez Masto's Help Hoover Dam Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED HOUSE: Congresswoman Lee and Senator Cortez Masto's Help Hoover Dam Act * Yesterday, the bipartisan, bicameral Help Hoover Dam Act introduced by Congresswoman Susie Lee(NV-03) and Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) passed the U.S. House of Representatives. "The Hoover Dam is as much a wonder of the West today for the power, water, and recreational opportunities that it continues to provide as  more

Pelosi Demands an End to Child Care Funding Freeze in California
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Demands an End to Child Care Funding Freeze in California * Washington D.C. - Today, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi joined Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25) and Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) in taking action to hold the Trump Administration accountable for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal child care and family assistance funding designated for California, New York, Illinoi  more

President Rodney K. Rogers Addresses Global Audience on Bowling Green State University's 'Game-changing' Approach to the Student Experience
BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 10 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * President Rodney K. Rogers addresses global audience on Bowling Green State University's "game-changing" approach to the student experience Rogers delivered keynote remarks to nearly 1,000 higher education leaders at the 2025 ABET Symposium * "It's too bad college gets in the way of learning." That was the message Bowling Green State University's President Rodney K. Rogers heard from his son aft  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Launches Investigation Into Financial Misconduct Related to Trump's Unauthorized Strike on Venezuela
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Launches Investigation into Financial Misconduct Related to Trump's Unauthorized Strike on Venezuela Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), Ranking Member on the House Financial Services Committee, announced the opening of a Democratic staff investigation that would look into reports that in  more

Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup on Pregnant Students' Rights and Human Trafficking
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Scott Delivers Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup on Pregnant Students' Rights and Human Trafficking Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committee markup of H.R. 6359, and 4307. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and happy New Year, eve  more

Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Public pension reform does not increase inequality
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 10 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Public pension reform does not increase inequality By Mariana Trujillo, Managing Director; Rod Crane, Senior Fellow, and Thuy Nguyen, Data Scientist A widely cited 2024 study by the National Conference of Public Employee Retirement Systems, "The Hidden Costs of Pension Reform: Rising Income Inequality, Lagging Economic Growth," argues that the national shift from defined benefit pensions to flexi  more

Recent Executive Action on Spending - Potential Impact on Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12528) on Jan. 8, 2026, by energy policy analyst Martin C. Offutt. Here are excerpts: * * * Recent Executive Action on Spending: Potential Impact on Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) authorized and funded an $8 billion program on Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs (Section 40314 and Division J, Title III, of IIJA) - networks of  more

Registered nurses of California Nurses Association strongly object to and call for corrections to major flaws in state's proposal to set staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 9 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Registered nurses of California Nurses Association strongly object to and call for corrections to major flaws in state's proposal to set staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals * The registered nurses of California Nurses Association (CNA), the union that spearheaded our state's historic, first-in-the-nation safe RN-to-patient ratios standard for hospitals, strongly ob  more

Registered Nurses of California Nurses Association Strongly Object to and Call for Corrections to Major Flaws in State's Proposal to Set Staffing Ratios for Acute Psychiatric Hospitals
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 10 -- The California Nurses Association issued the following news release: * * * Registered nurses of California Nurses Association strongly object to and call for corrections to major flaws in state's proposal to set staffing ratios for acute psychiatric hospitals The registered nurses of California Nurses Association (CNA), the union that spearheaded our state's historic, first-in-the-nation safe RN-to-patient ratios standard for hospitals, strongly object to major  more

Registration Continues for Defining the Future Conference, Set for April at CSUSB
SAN BERNARDINO, California, Jan. 10 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news: * * * Registration continues for Defining the Future conference, set for April at CSUSB Registration is open for Defining the Future, the nation's first conference dedicated to accelerated workforce development in emerging technologies, set for April 15-16 at Cal State San Bernardino. The conference is open to students, professionals, researchers, innovators and anyone intereste  more

Rep. Calvert Priorities Included in Funding Package
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Calvert Priorities Included in Funding Package * Congressman Ken Calvert voted along with a bipartisan majority (397 to 28) of the House of Representatives to pass H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026. "The package of appropriations bills approved by the House funds many American priorities, including t  more

Rep. Dave Min Condemns Iranian Internet Blackouts; Leads Bill to Expand Internet Freedom in Iran
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Dave Min Condemns Iranian Internet Blackouts; Leads Bill to Expand Internet Freedom in Iran * Washington, D.C. Following renewed, regime-imposed internet blackouts in Iran amid widespread protests, Representative Dave Min (D-CA-47) today condemned the Iranian regime's efforts to silence dissent and reaffirmed his support for the Iranian people's right to free expression connection to the outside   more

Rep. Jim Costa Applauds House Passage of ACA Premium Tax Credit Extension
WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Jim Costa, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Jim Costa Applauds House Passage of ACA Premium Tax Credit Extension * WASHINGTON - Following today's House passage of legislation extending the Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits, Rep. Jim Costa released the following statement: "House Democrats successfully forced a vote on extending the ACA enhanced tax credits, taking a crucial step to protect working families from rising health  more

Rep. Young Kim Delivers Significant Funding to Strengthen Public Safety and Water Reliability in Southern California
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Young Kim Delivers Significant Funding to Strengthen Public Safety and Water Reliability in Southern California * WASHINGTON, D.C. Yesterday, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) voted to advance a three-bill minibus funding package for Fiscal Year 2026 that strengthens public safety, improves water reliability, and delivers critical investments for communities across Orange, Riverside, and San Berna  more

Reporter's Memo On the Criminal Records of the Companies Trump Just Handed Licenses to Trade Venezuelan Oil
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Reporter's Memo On the Criminal Records of the Companies Trump Just Handed Licenses to Trade Venezuelan Oil * Along with well-known energy oil giants such as Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhillips, two little-known but influential European energy trading firms are among the 17 energy companies meeting with President Trump and top White House officials today. These firms, based in Geneva and Ro  more

Reps Pettersen, Morelle and Speaker Emerita Pelosi Demand an End to Child Care Funding Freeze
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps Pettersen, Morelle and Speaker Emerita Pelosi Demand an End to Child Care Funding Freeze * Today, Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Congressman Joe Morelle (NY-25), and Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi (CA-11), led a call on the Trump administration, demanding accountability for their illegal, targeted freezing of federal childcare and family assistance funding designated for Colorado  more

Secretary Noem Honors the Courage and Bravery of the Men and Women of Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Honors the Courage and Bravery of the Men and Women of Law Enforcement on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day * DHS stands with federal law enforcement today and every day WASHINGTON Today, on Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the extraordinary sacrifices and heroic action of our law enforcement officers as they serve on th  more

Senator Marshall: Farmers & Ranchers are the Center of the MAHA Movement
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Farmers & Ranchers are the Center of the MAHA Movement * Senator Marshall Joins RFD TV to Discuss the New Dietary Guidelines Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Suzanne Alexander on RFD-TV's Market Day Report to discuss the new dietary nutrition guidelines and the Trump administration's approach to emphasizing real food and common-sense   more

Spring '26 Release: 10 Tools to Help Build an Agentic Enterprise -- Plus a Few Extras
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 9 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26 Release: 10 Tools to Help Build an Agentic Enterprise -- Plus a Few Extras * Salesforce today introduced the Spring '26 Release, bringing powerful new AI, data, and automation capabilities to the customer experience starting February 23. The release unifies selling, service, and data intelligence, helping com  more

SRP Earns Top Ranking in 2025 J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study
PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * SRP Earns Top Ranking in 2025 J.D. Power Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study * Salt River Project (SRP) today announced it has earned the highest ranking in residential customer satisfaction in the Western U.S. by J.D. Power. This is the 24 th consecutive year SRP has achieved this designation. The J.D. Power 2025 E  more

Student helps small business take a step in the right direction
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 8 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Student helps small business take a step in the right direction * 3L Arianne Hennis got a taste of what it's like to help a startup build a strong foundation through the USC Gould School of Law Small Business Clinic. Hennis chose the Small Business Clinic for exposure to transactional law and found herself working with Safiya Adatia, a recent USC Marshall School of   more

TICAS Commends Governor Newsom's Proposed College Affordability, Accountability, and Basic Needs Investments, Though More Still Needed
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 9 [Category: Education] -- The Institute for College Access and Success issued the following news release: * * * TICAS Commends Governor Newsom's Proposed College Affordability, Accountability, and Basic Needs Investments, Though More Still Needed * In response to California Governor Gavin Newsom's release of his proposed state budget today, Emmanuel " Manny " Rodriguez, Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy for California at The Institute for College Access & Succ  more

Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Exposes Over 50% of North Carolina Trucking Licensees for Foreigners Were Issued Illegally
WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Exposes Over 50% of North Carolina Trucking Licensees for Foreigners Were Issued Illegally The Department will withhold nearly $50 million in federal funding if North Carolina fails to revoke licenses issued illegally to foreign drivers * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy tod  more

Understanding how telomere length affects disease risk later in life
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 9 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Understanding how telomere length affects disease risk later in life * Graphical depiction of telomeres, which are found at the ends of chromosomes. By David J. Hill BUFFALO, N.Y. - We don't often, if ever, associate babies with aging. They may have adorable wrinkles, but those aren't the same as the ones frequently associated with, say, an octogenarian. But th  more

University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton to Deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Jan. 10 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton to Deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture University of Dubuque President Travis Frampton, PhD, will deliver the Spring 2026 Michael Lester Wendt Character Lecture at 7:00 p.m. Monday, February 9, 2026, in John and Alice Butler Hall, Heritage Center. Titled "Heroes, Villains, and Leading Roles: How Stories Shape Character," the l  more

University of Maine Fort Kent: Acadian Archives Lecture Series Returns With Five-Week Virtual Lineup
FORT KENT, Maine, Jan. 10 -- The University of Maine's Fort Kent Campus issued the following news: * * * Acadian Archives Lecture Series Returns with Five-Week Virtual Lineup The Acadian Archives/Archives acadiennes located at the University of Maine at Fort Kent will launch its annual Acadian History Lecture Series on February 12, featuring five weeks of expert-led presentations exploring 400 years of heritage. The series will take place every Thursday at 6 p.m. and will be entirely availab  more

University of Missouri-St. Louis: Media Coverage - December 2025
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 10 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus issued the following news: * * * Media Coverage: December 2025 Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and national news media. Media Coverage highlights some of the top stories. * The University of Missouri-St. Louis makes a significant impact on the St. Louis area. Stories about the university, its scholars and their expertise are often covered by local and nationa  more

WALTON GOGGINS, CARRIE COON, ALAN CUMMING, LAURA DERN, JOEL EDGERTON AND TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 12-16 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK'
BURBANK, California, Jan. 9 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * WALTON GOGGINS, CARRIE COON, ALAN CUMMING, LAURA DERN, JOEL EDGERTON AND TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS HEADLINE GUEST LINEUP FOR THE WEEK OF JAN. 12-16 ON 'LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK' * Nationally syndicated morning talk show "Live with Kelly and Mark" announces the lineup of guests appearing on the show the week of Jan. 12-16. Monday, Jan. 12 - LAURA DERN is here to ta  more

WATCH: Sen. Schiff Applauds Bipartisan Senate Vote Rejecting Trump's Venezuelan Oil Grab on MS NOW
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Applauds Bipartisan Senate Vote Rejecting Trump's Venezuelan Oil Grab on MS NOW * Schiff: "...The American people on both sides of the aisle want the president focused on what he promised to do - that was address the cost of living, not engage in more endless warfare over oil." Washington, D.C. Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Ha  more

What to Do When Authoritarianism Comes for You
WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * What to Do When Authoritarianism Comes for You * As the dawn of a new year emerged - a time of hope, optimism, and excitement for what's to come - Keith Porter, 43, was fatally shot by an off duty U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Los Angeles, CA. Not long after, on January 7 in Minneapolis, MN, 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good was shot in her car and killed by an ICE officer.   more

Year in Review: U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025
ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Year in Review: U.S. Attorney's Office in Chicago Cracked Down on Crime While Implementing Significant New Policies and Initiatives in Productive 2025 CHICAGO -- The United States Attorney's Office in Chicago increased its caseload to crack down on crime in 2025 while implementing significant new policies and initiatives that have strengt  more