WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * December Unemployment Dropped Slightly to 4.4%, 50,000 Jobs added in December, Participation Rate Unchanged Today, the Joint Economic Committee released its Monthly Employment Update. In December, 50,000 jobs were added (+37K private sector jobs, and +13K government jobs), slightly down from the 56,000 added in November and lower than the expecte  more

BOISE, Idaho, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Little rolls out ENDURING IDAHO plan focused on fiscal responsibility, strong schools, long-term prosperity * Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little unveiled his ENDURING IDAHO plan today - a balanced budget and forward-looking blueprint that protects public schools, strengthens Idaho's financial position, and preserves the priorities most critical to the state's long-term wellbeing. "Our ENDURIN  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Calls for Fairness in Women's Sports * CHARLESTON, W.Va. - As the U.S. Supreme Court prepared for oral arguments today in West Virginia v. B.P.J., Governor Patrick Morrisey has reaffirmed his long-standing commitment to protecting fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for female athletes. "While serving as Attorney General, I led the appeal of West Virginia's ca  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 12 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU Export Control Compliance Policy * Export controls are laws and regulations that restrict the release of certain materials, information, and services to foreign persons abroad and within the United States. The U.S. imposes export controls to protect national security interests and to promote foreign policy objectives. ISU recognizes the importance of complying with all U.S. export control regulations a  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 12 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * ISU's AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP Program Seeks Volunteers * ISU's AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP program (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) combats social isolation and loneliness and supports mental wellness among seniors in Bannock, Bingham, Power, and Shoshone counties. The program pairs senior volunteers 55 and better with socially isolated peers to foster connection through regular interactions. Each volunt  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 22.8 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Urges Action to Beat China in the AI and Nuclear Race * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, sounded the alarm at a subcommittee hearing focused on advancing American leadership in nuclear energy. As adversarial nations like China rapidly scale up their nuclear capabilities, Rep. Pfluger made it clear: the United States  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Applauds Governor Little's Leadership in State of the State Address * WASHINGTON- Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson released the following statement in response to Idaho Governor Brad Little's State of the State and Budget Address to kick off the 2026 Idaho legislative session. "As a lifelong Idahoan, I will always stand by the fact that Idaho is the best in the West and in the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Secures Funding for Boise State's Continued Research in Microelectronics and Semiconductor Spaces * WASHINGTON -Today, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson highlighted the inclusion of $4,000,000 in funding for the Microelectronics Research and Education Project in Boise, Idaho, at his request through Community Project Funding (CPF) in H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * The MARF DLA Project: A Model of Teamwork and Innovation at Kesselring Site * NORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD, Portsmouth, Va. - In a remarkable display of technical expertise and collaboration, the MARF Defueling Layup Availability (DLA) Project at the Kesselring Site in New York completed eight weeks ahead of schedule thanks to the skilled on-site expertise of Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) workers. The 70,000 res  more

OXFORD, Mississippi, Jan. 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Methamphetamine Deaths Have Risen Across Every U.S. Region Rise in meth mortality contributes to fourth wave of overdose epidemic * Once considered a regional problem, methamphetamine-related overdose deaths have risen across every U.S. Census division, with particularly sharp spikes in the Southeast, including Mississippi, a new study reveals. Andrew Yockey, a University of Mississippi   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 13 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practic  more