WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Applauds Sen. Warner's Senate Speech Condemning Rampant Anti-Muslim and Anti-Arab Hate * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today applauded an address on the Senate floor by Virginia Sen. Mark Warner (D) urging his colleagues to "loudly and resolutely condemn Islamophobia and   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region was unchanged in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for food rose 0.6 percent over the month. The index for all items less food and energy was little   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * End-of-Year Review: U.S. Marshals Arrest Over 73,000 Fugitives in 2025, Strengthening Public Safety Nationwide * Washington, DC - The United States Marshals Service (USMS), the first federal law enforcement agency in the United States, occupies a uniquely central position in the federal justice system. It is the enforcement arm of the federal courts and plays several crucial roles   more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC's SMART Scholarship Program provides opportunities for aspiring STEM professionals By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist The Department of War (DoW) SMART Scholarship Program is designed to help science, technology, engineering and mathematics students jumpstart their careers--building the next generation of STEM experts in civilian service. From the SMAR  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule features 17 Top 25 teams and four ranked matchups, Jan. 13-18 * * 235+ games across ESPN networks * Six of the nation's top-10 teams in action * Four ranked-vs.-ranked matchups across ACC, SEC and Big 12 ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues at full throttle this week, featuring more than 235 games and 17 AP   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Committee released the following written testimony by Stan Meiburg, former deputy regional administrator at the Environmental Protection Agency, from a Jan. 8, 2026, hearing entitled "Chemistry Competitiveness: Fueling Innovation and Streamlining Processes to Ensure Safety and Security": * * * Good morning, Chairman Babin and Ranking Member Lofgren, and members of the Committee. My name is Stan Meiburg. I worked at the Environment  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Supreme Court to Protect Women's Sports * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 25 fellow Republican governors called on the U.S. Supreme Court to protect women's sports. You can find the statement here. "Forcing women and girls to compete against men, with greater strength and speed, is the opposite of inclusive. It's unfair," wrote Governo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH WELCOMES MISSISSIPPI FSA STATE COMMITTEE APPOINTEES * Trump Administration Names Five Mississippians to Board Overseeing USDA Farm Programs WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today welcomed the Trump administration's appointment of five Mississippians to serve on the Mississippi USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) State Committee. Agriculture Secretary Brook  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Jennifer McClellan, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * McClellan Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Roadless Rule with SELC, Kaine, and Conservation Partners * Richmond, Va. -On Monday, Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined the Southern Environmental Law Center, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), the Virginia Wilderness Committee and conservation partners from throughout the state to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Roadless Area Conservation R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Sends Stand With Women Legislation to Define 'Woman' and Help Protect Single-Sex Spaces to Governor Ayotte's Desk CONCORD, NH -- Momentum is building nationwide to restore clarity, fairness, and common sense to the law. Independent Women Voice's Stand with Women legislative model, which would codify definitions of "woman" and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- STAFFING SURGES AND STUDENT OUTCOMES: RETHINKING UNIONS, RESOURCE ALLOCATION, AND SCHOOL CHOICE IN AMERICAN EDUCATION - A report from Reason Foundation, Los Angeles, California - January 2026 (47 pages) * * * The Reason Foundation issued a report analyzing the relationship between K-12 education staffing levels and student outcomes, highlighting significant growth in non-teaching roles despite stagnant academic performance across U.S. school districts. The stud  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Jan. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * SELC celebrates 25th Anniversary of Roadless Rule with Sen. Tim Kaine, Rep. Jennifer McClellan, and conservation partners * RICHMOND, Va. -On Monday, the Southern Environmental Law Center was joined by Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA), the Virginia Wilderness Committee and conservation partners from throughout the state t  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 13 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * Young Farmers and Ranchers 'Imagine, Grow, Lead' at Farm Bureau Competitive Events Winners of the Young Farmers & Ranchers Achievement Award, Discussion Meet and Excellence in Agriculture competitive events were announced at the American Farm Bureau's 107th Convention. Young farmers and ranchers from across the country competed for the awards by demonstrating knowledge, achievement an  more