LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 13 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter Calling on Congress to Consider Preemption of Abortion Shield Laws * Griffin: 'Pro-abortion states should not be able to disrespect the laws passed in pro-life states' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after leading a letter signed by 16 other attorneys general calling on the U.S. Senate Committee on H  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans Won't Stop Until the Depth of the Minnesota Fraud is Uncovered * "Our Working Families Tax Cuts law fights fraud. We strengthened eligibility requirements for Medicaid. We ensured illegal immigrants do not receive taxpayer-funded healthcare. We put in place work requirements for Medicaid and for Food Stamps. These policies protect taxpayers and increase accountability." WASH  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) on Jan. 12, 2026, by senior research librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House dist  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, West Region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region declined 0.2 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy declined 0.1 percent in December. The food index rose  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Dakota posted the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Denver Man Convicted on Federal Drug and Gun Charges RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Ron Parsons announced that a jury has convicted Juan Sertuche, age 43, of Denver, Colorado, of Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine, Conspiracy to Distribute a Controlled Substance - Fentanyl, and Possession of a Firea  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

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on Dec. 30, 2025 entitled "Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling: A 2025 Update". The study was written by Michael D. LaFaive, Todd Nesbit and Adam Hoffer. Here is the executive summary: * * * Cigarette smuggling is a significant and growing challenge for policymakers. Intended to reduce smoking and generate revenue, high excise taxes create powerful incentives for tax evasion and avoidance. This  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

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Piper Hegland named 2026 North Dakota CMN Champion * FARGO, N.D. - 8-year-old Piper Hegland has been named the 2026 North Dakota Children's Miracle Network Champion for Sanford Children's Hospital. Piper, an Oberon, N.D. native, is the daughter of Jake and Amanda Hegland. Since birth, Piper has received specialized care at Sanford Children's Hospital. At 37 weeks, a routine  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 9 a.m. on Jan. 15, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Agenda Nominees * Daniel E. Burrows, to be an Assistant Attorney General * Megan Blair Benton, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri * David Clay Fowlkes, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Arkansas * Nicholas Jon Ganjei, to be United States District Judg  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 14 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Beyond the blast: How can engineers keep explosives safe? Engineering Associate Dean and Chemical Engineering Professor Brandon Weeks explains explosives, why they're popular in Nevada and how engineers keep them safe * From Jan. 20-25, Reno will host the largest gathering of explosive and blasting professionals in the world. Nearly 2,000 people from more than 75 countries are expected at the annual conferenc  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 14 -- The University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health issued the following Q&A on Jan. 13, 2026, by Mary Ellen Gabriel with Christopher Sundberg, assistant professor of medicine: * * * Exploring the role of muscles in the aging process What determines healthspan, the term used to describe the number of years people live in good health and free from chronic disease? Muscle physiology plays a key role. The field holds fascinating insights for researche  more

BILLINGS, Montana, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Women sentenced for methamphetamine trafficking in the Billings area Two women who trafficked methamphetamine were sentenced this week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Jenny Olivia Denny, 43, of Dodson, pleaded guilty in August 2025 to one count of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. She was sentenced to 48 months in prison, to be followed by 5 yea  more

CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Gordon Signs on to RGA Statement Supporting Idaho and West Virginia Laws Protecting Women's Sports Governor Mark Gordon (R-WY) signed a joint statement from the Republican Governor's Association (RGA) yesterday in support of protecting women's sports. "Women have fought for decades for the respect they deserve to be able to compete in sports," Governor Gordon said. "As a father of gi  more