JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * 83 doctors-in-training at the UQ-Ochsner MD program receive white coats * New Orleans - The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health (UQ-Ochsner MD) honored its doctors-in-training on Saturday, Jan. 10 at its 16 th annual White Coat Ceremony, a rite of passage for medical students held to emphasize the importance of compassionate patient care from the start   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 14 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * American Farm Bureau Establishes 2026 Policies New Grassroots Leaders Also Elected * Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation's 107th Convention today adopted policies to guide the organization's work in 2026. Key topics ranged from labor to animal health to risk management. For the fourth year, delegates were polled during the voting ses  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Jan. 15 (TNSjou) -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Are Octocorals 'Super Corals?' Not So Fast, NSU Researcher Says Octocorals - flexible, tree-like gorgonians that include sea fans, rods, plumes, and whips - are abundant throughout Florida's coral reefs. Recent studies have highlighted their remarkable resilience under catastrophic marine conditions. However, a recent 11-year study of Florida's Coral Reef reveals that despite t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10675) on Jan. 13, 2026, by Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai and military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert: * * * Army Security Force Assistance Brigades (SFABs) What Is Security Force Assistance (SFA)? Security Force Assistance (SFA) is defined as "unified action to generate, employ, and sustain local, host-nation, or regional security forces in support of a legitimate author  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and NYPD Commissioner Tisch Announce Indictment of Florida Man for Illegally Shipping Firearms and Ghost Guns to New York * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and New York City Police Department (NYPD) Commissioner Jessica Tisch today announced a 71-count indictment charging Lawrence Destefano, of Orlando, Florida with shipping firearms, ghost g  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Jan. 15 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Adds 27 Associates Firm-Wide Baker Donelson has added 27 new associates across the Firm. These associates and their primary areas of practice are: Atlanta, Georgia * Samuel Brodigan (New Litigator) Baltimore, Maryland * Daniela Eppler (New Litigator) * Emmit F. Kellar (Corporate Restructuring and Bankruptcy) Baton Rouge, Louisiana * Mitchell E. Fillinger (New Litigator)   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 14 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Cadets from Texas A&M Maritime Academy honored for life-saving rescue * Cadets from the Texas A&M Maritime Academy who rescued three people from a stranded vessel in 2024 were recognized this week for their life-saving actions with an award from the Association for Rescue at Sea. The association's Automated Mutual-Assistance Vessel Rescue (AMVER) award recognizes the captain, crew and cadets aboard the  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 14 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * CALIFORNIA'S 2026-27 BUDGET PUTS THE STATE'S CLEAN TRANSPORTATION LEADERSHIP AT A CROSSROADS On Friday, January 9, the Newsom administration released its 2026-2027 budget summary for the state of California. Following our own organizational budget analysis of how the administration intends to jug  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, R-Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Bilirakis Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Hearing on American Automotive Safety, Affordability, and Leadership Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, delivered the following  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast Delivers Opening Remarks at Hearing on Winning the AI Arms Race Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast delivered opening remarks at a full committee hearing titled "Winning the AI Arms Race against the Chinese Communist Party". Winning the AI arms race is key to America's national security and our econo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast Joins colleagues on bipartisan DOMINANCE Act to unleash U.S. domestic critical mineral production This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast joined fellow members of the committee in introducing a bipartisan bill to end China's chokehold over global critical mineral supply and unleash U.S. domestic miner  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, Rep. Self pledge to work closely with Trump admin on modernizing arms control approach ahead of New START Treaty expiration This week, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast and Europe Subcommittee Chairman Keith Self pledged to work alongside the Trump administration in meaningfully modernizing the United Sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chairman Rick Scott Leads Hearing Sounding Alarm on Communist China's International Scam Enterprise Today, Chairman Rick Scott of the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging convened a hearing titled, "Made in China, Paid by Seniors: Stopping the Surge of International Scams," where he exposed Communist China's international scam enterp  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * City Commission approves MOU with FSU, paving the way for academic health center * Tallahassee City Commissioners voted Wednesday to accept the proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Tallahassee and Florida State University as the basis for the transfer of all city-owned hospital assets currently leased to Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, Inc. (TMH). This pivotal agreement est  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bean: "Let's Stop Writing Social Security Checks to Dead People" * WASHINGTON -This week, DOGE Caucus founder and co-chair, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04), delivered remarks in support of S. 269, the Ending Improper Payments to Deceased People Act, legislation to protect taxpayer dollars from fraud and to prevent Social Security benefit checks from going to deceased Americans. To wa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Files "PROTECT" Act to Repeal Section 230 Demands Accountability for Big Tech, Says Time for Parents to Fight Back * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, Congressman Patronis introduced H.R. 7045, the Promoting Responsible Online Technology and Ensuring Consumer Trust (PROTECT) Act, legislation to repeal Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act and end the special legal immunity gran  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee's Bipartisan Renewed Hope Act Passes House Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, the House Judiciary Committee unanimously passed the bipartisan Renewed Hope Act, legislation led by Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) to strengthen federal efforts to identify child victims of online sexual exploitation. The bill, co-led by Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL), now advances t  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 15 -- The Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and other groups have filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and other whale species from being struck and killed by vessels. The rule is being ch  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Convicted Felon Pleads Guilty To Illegally Possessing Unregistered Devices And Attempting To Maliciously Use Explosive Device * Fort Myers, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Jesse William Korff (31, North Fort Myers) today pleaded guilty to a superseding indictment charging him with possession of firearms and ammunition by a con  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release: * * * Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales * Conservation groups today filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and other whale species from being struck and killed by vessels. The rule is being challenged in the U.S. District Court fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Urged to Uphold Ship Strike Protections for North Atlantic Right Whales * ORLANDO, Fla. -Conservation groups today filed a friend of the court brief expressing support for a federal vessel speed limit rule to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales and other whale species from being struck and killed by vessels. The rule is being challenged in the   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 14 -- The Business Technology Association issued the following news: * * * DEX Imaging Acquires Dealerships in Florida, Georgia & the Mid-Atlantic BTA member DEX Imaging LLC has acquired Golden Isles Office Equipment in south Georgia, Titan Managed Technologies in south Florida and Laser Line LLC in the Mid-Atlantic region. Golden Isles Office Technology, based in Brunswick, Georgia, was founded in 1978 and is known for its long-standing customer relationships, su  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers Stronger National Security, Less Waste with Passage of FY26 Appropriations Minibus * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP), celebrated the House passage of his Fiscal Year 2026 National Securit  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy brings new grid battery on line at former Allen coal plant * $100 million, 50-megawatt (MW) battery to be followed by 167-MW battery, the company's largest, to support rapid growth across the Carolinas * New energy infrastructure will reduce fuel costs, maximize 40% federal tax credits to save customers money * Duke Energy has brought on line a 50-megawatt, four-hour battery energy storag  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida announces storm cost recovery charge will be removed from customers' bills a month early * Residential customers can expect an approximately $33 reduction on their monthly bills beginning in February * In March, residential customers will experience another approximately $11 decrease - meaning their bills will be $44 lower when compared to January * ST. PETERSBU  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Class of 2025 Soars to Historically High Graduation Rate Records were broken and history was made as the Class of 2025 achieved a new, historically high graduation rate, proving once again that Team Duval continues to deliver strong academic gains. Among traditional high schools, Team Duval's graduation rate soared to 97.6%, an increase of more than two percentage points from last   more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Duval County Public Schools issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * District opens new 3D Printing Lab designed to give students hands-on learning experiences For students like Tayshawn Covington, visiting the district's new 3D Printing Lab was more than just a field trip--it was an opportunity to learn and grow. "I always like to try something new, because you never know what's out there," said the fifth grader. "You never know in life where you   more

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Study Finds Out What Aviation Has Learned From 100 Years of Data Collection, Research on Safety * Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University researchers have analyzed a century of aviation safety and human factors research and found new directions for the fields. Mining more than 1,600 studies published between 1937 and 2023, the researchers used advanced analytical tools to iden  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 14-20 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top-4 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 4 Texas (ESPN2, 7 p.m. ET) * Sunday's ESPN2 slate showcases two top matchups with No. 9 Louisville at NC State (Jan. 18, 1 p.m.) and No. 6 LSU at No. 13  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 15 (TNSrep) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Report: South Florida Economy Robust Despite National Challenges By Amber Bonefont South Florida's economy and businesses exhibited some growth over the past quarter, a contrast to the national economy's concerns, according to a report produced by an economist at Florida Atlantic University. The tri-county employment rate remained   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The Florida Chamber of Commerce issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber of Commerce Releases 2026 Where We Stand Legislative Agenda Focused on Furthering Job Creation and Florida's Long-Term Economic Competitiveness Reflects business-led priorities to support continued economic growth opportunities and global competitiveness * The Florida Chamber of Commerce (Florida Chamber) today announced the release of 2026 Where We Stand, its a  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Florida-Based Veterinary Supply Company Pleads Guilty to Illegal Distribution of Xylazine; Sentenced to Forfeiture of More Than $748,000 United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that All Veterinary Supply, Inc. (AVS) of Doral, Florida, pleaded guilty to one count of introduction and delivery of misbranded drugs into int  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Backs FY26 Spending Package To Slash Waste And Bolster National Security * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today voted for the FY26 Financial Services and General Government, and the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations bill. The measure passed the House by a vote of 341-79. " As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously o  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Attorneys, Practices Recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 Edition * TOKYO - Jan. 14, 2026 - Nine attorneys and two practices from global law firm Greenberg Traurig are recognized in The Legal 500 Asia Pacific 2026 edition. The Legal 500 Asia Pacific rankings reflect detailed analyses of law firm submissions and thousands of interviews with g  more

OTTAWA, Ontario, Jan. 15 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives posted the following commentary: * * * How public grocery stores could work in Canada Public options already exist elsewhere--the secret is building them at scale By Raj Patel, Aaron Vansintjan, Anna Paskal and Errol Schweizer Chances are you spent some of your holiday gatherings talking about the price of food. Costs to consumers have increased by almost 30 per cent since 2020, while mega-grocers doubled their profit m  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 14 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release: * * * Inspire Higher Ed Partners With AACSB, the Roundtable, and GMAC to Release Framework on AI in Business Education * Inspire Higher Ed, in partnership with AACSB In ternational, the Graduate Business Curriculum Roundtable (the Roundtable), and the Graduate Management Admission Council (G MAC ), has released a new report, A Framework for Artificial   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 -- JPMorgan Chase and Co. issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * JPMorganChase to Present at the UBS Financial Services Conference Troy Rohrbaugh, Co-CEO of the Commercial & Investment Bank, will present at the UBS Financial Services Conference in Key Biscayne, Florida on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 9:40 a.m. (Eastern). A live webcast will be available on the day of the conference at www.jpmorganchase.com under Investor Relations, Events & Presentations  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * Kate Beckwith Woody Supports Indian River State College Promise Program with Transformational Gift Vero Beach philanthropist's leadership donation will expand opportunities for college students in Indian River County * Indian River State College (The River) and the Indian River State College Foundation are proud to announce a transformative leadership gift from Vero Beach resident Kate Bec  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 15 -- The University of South Florida issued the following news: * * * Laws must keep up with fast-moving AI: A conversation with USF researcher Karni Chagal-Feferkorn By John Dudley, University Communications and Marketing As artificial intelligence moves from experimental labs into classrooms, hospitals, courtrooms and children's smartphones, the pace of innovation is outstripping systems designed to keep it in check. Karni Chagal-Feferkorn -- an assistant professor w  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 14 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Challenging 2008 Vessel Speed Rule Moves through Court * Before the holiday break, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), represented by the U.S. Department of Justice, filed a motion asking a federal judge to uphold a $15,000 fine issued for a violation of the existing North Atlantic right whale vessel speed limits - which wer  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * M-DCPS Marks Another Year of Outstanding 95% Graduation Success For the fourth consecutive year, Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) exceeded the statewide graduation rate, reinforcing sustained progress and commitment to student success. The graduation rate for our district schools again exceeded 95%, reflecting continued consistency in student achievement. The Florida  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Jan. 14 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Madison Beer's 'The Locket Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, July 2 * Madison Beer's "The Locket Tour" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, July 2 at 8 p.m. Thuy and Lulu Simon to support. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 10 a.m. $39.95. Tickets are avai  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Math Launch Program Accelerates Student Success at UCF * UCF is breaking down barriers to STEM success with Math Launch, an accelerated program designed to prepare incoming students for Calculus I -the critical starting point for engineering, computer science and other science majors. By strengthening skills in algebra, trigonometry and pre-calculus, Math Launch enables students to become calcul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission * MALMSTROM AIR FORCE BASE, Mont. (AFNS) - Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Air Force Global Strike Command 's nuclear security operations.   more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * MH-139 Grey Wolf helicopters complete first operational ICBM convoy security mission * Two MH-139A Grey Wolf helicopters assigned to the 40th Helicopter Squadron conducted their first operational Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile convoy Jan. 8, marking an important milestone in the modernization of Air Force Global Strike Command 's nuclear security operation  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 15 -- Miami International Airport issued the following news on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Miami-Dade County Mayor huddles with MIA employees to kick off blockbuster travel year for local events On January 12, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava met with more than 500 frontline workers at Miami International Airport to celebrate the airport's achievements in 2025 and energize them for an unprecedented year of local sports and entertainment events that will draw millions  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 13 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Military hospitals and clinics recognized with 5-star Care Transitions ratings * Fifteen Defense Health Agency facilities earned top marks from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services for how well they prepare patients to leave the hospital, according to an analysis by Becker's Hospital Review. The report identified 15 military hospitals and clinics that received a five-star rating for "Care   more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * New Ranking Puts Michigan in Top 5 in Country for Workforce * January 13, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov Michigan Beats California, Texas, and Florida in Workforce Companies Need to Succeed LANSING, Mich.- Today, Governor Whitmer highlighted Site Selection Magazine's new workforce report, which ranks Michigan No. 4 in the nation and second in the East North Central region. The ra  more

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 14 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * New study quantifies sargassum's multi-million dollar impact to U.S. coastal economies * A newly published study led by researchers at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution ( WHOI ) and the University of Rhode Island ( URI) provides the most comprehensive assessment to date of the economic damage caused by recurring sargassum seaweed inundation events  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 14 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * New Valentine's Day Experiences to Fall in Love With at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort * Embrace the spirit of love and create memories to last a lifetime this Valentine's Day at Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort, where every moment is designed to deepen connections with those who matter most. Set against the backdrop of a   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 15 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Ohio Doctor Sentenced to Prison for $14M Healthcare Fraud Scheme A Lorain County man has been sentenced to prison for his role in a healthcare billing conspiracy scheme that was intended to fraudulently bill Medicare for more than $14.5 million. Timothy Sutton, 44, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, was sentenced to 64 months (5 years and 4 months) i  more

SEATTLE, Washington, Jan. 14 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * PGA TOUR, AWS expand partnership to transform golf content and fan experiences globally * SEATTLE and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, FLORIDA - The PGA TOUR announced today an expanded partnership with Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), that will accelerate the transformation of how golf content is created, distributed and experienced worldwide.As the Global Official Cloud Provider for the PGA TOUR and   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 14 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Precision Meets Compassion: Sylvester Launches New Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Clinic * Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center's Pheochromocytoma and Paraganglioma Program is a dedicated, multidisciplinary clinic designed to streamline diagnosis, treatment and long-term management for these challenging conditions. * Sylvester is the only institution in South Flo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Applauds House Passage of FY26 National Security and Department of State Funding Bill * Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22), Ranking Member (lead Democrat) of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House passed the subcommittee's budget bill for Fiscal Year 2026. "At a time of global uncertainty,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Urges Action on Flight Restrictions Before Transportation and Infrastructure Committee * Today, Rep. Frankel (FL-22) spoke in front of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee to highlight the impact on Palm Beach County communities of disruptive 24/7 flight restrictions around Mar-a-Lago. In her remarks, Rep. Frankel called on the Committee to expedite direct engagement be  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Green and Rep. Chu Reintroduce H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Discrimination Act * ( Washington, DC ) - On Wednesday, January 14, 2026, Congressman Al Green and Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28) reintroduced H.R. 7053 - the Preemption of Real Property Act. This bill seeks to address current and future efforts by state legislatures around the country to restrict or prohibit individuals from   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford Statement on FY26 FSGG and NSRP Appropriations Act Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday, U.S. Congressman John H. Rutherford (FL-05), member of the House Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on the House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11388) on Jan. 13, 2026, by legislative attorney Adam Vann: * * * The Scope of Offshore Energy Withdrawals The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA) is the federal statute that governs development of natural resources on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (OCS), defined in statute as "all submerged lands lying seaward and outside of" areas subject to state control "and   more

BURBANK, California, Jan. 14 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * SCOTT SPEEDMAN-LED SERIES 'RJ DECKER' TO PREMIERE ON ABC TUESDAY, MARCH 3, STREAMING NEXT DAY ON HULU * * New drama series " RJ Decker " will premiere Tuesday, March 3, at 10 p.m. on ABC, joining the Tuesday night powerhouse lineup alongside "Will Trent" and "High Potential." All series stream next day on Hulu. * About "RJ Decker": * Scott Speedman sta  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Task Force Co-Chairs Call for Senate Action to Combat Rising Antisemitic Violence * WASHINGTON, DC -US Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jacky Rosen (D-NV), co-founders and co-chairs of the Senate Bipartisan Task Force for Combating Antisemitism, today sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) calling on the Senate to take sw  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Supports Life, Sponsors Pregnant Students' Rights Act Today, ahead of next week's March for Life, Senator Ashley Moody is supporting the right to life and introducing the Pregnant Students' Rights Act. This bill requires universities to inform students who are pregnant of their rights and protections that would allow them to carry a pregnancy to term without aban  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * South Florida nurses ratify new union contracts at three HSA hospitals * Registered nurses at three South Florida hospitals owned by Healthcare Systems of America (HSA) voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying new union contracts this week, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention. The new contracts are for nurses at three facilities: Florida Medica  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Jan. 14, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 10:30 a.m. Secretary Rubio joins Vice President Vance's meeting with Danish Foreign Minister Lars Lokke Rasmussen and Greenlandic Foreign Minister Vivian Motzfeldt at the White House. (MEDIA DETERMINED BY THE WHITE HOUSE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. DEPUTY  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * States Sound Alarm over Ongoing SNAP Threats * Governors and coalition of local, county, state organizations urge Congressional fix Washington, D.C. - Changes in funding policies for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs (SNAP), combined with disruptions caused by the 2025 federal government shutdown, could put SNAP in jeopardy across the  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 14 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Access to parks linked with greater physical activity for some, but not all, residents * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new two-year study found that U.S. residents who lived near parks and recreational facilities had small increases in their leisure-time physical activities, but the relationship was stronger in more affluent counties with largely white, non-Hispanic populations.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Gus Bilirakis, Florida, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Subcommittee on CMT Holds Legislative Hearing on American Automotive Safety, Affordability, and Leadership Today, Congressman Gus Bilirakis (FL-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade, led a legislative hearing titled Examining Legislative Options to Strengthen Mot  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TLC'S '90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE' RETURNS WITH SECOND CHANCES, SHOCKING SECRETS, AND NEW ROMANCES * Check Out Photos HERE & Watch the Trailer HERE (Los Angeles) - Fan-favorite cast from 90 Day Fiance returns in search of love once again, as they try to leave their past baggage behind. The new season of 90 DAY: THE SINGLE LIFE follows singles on their j  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Atlantic Biologicals Corporation Enters into Deferred Prosecution Agreement in Opioid Distribution Scheme Company Admits to Receiving More than $2.5 Million from Sales of Opioids and Other Commonly Abused Prescription Drugs to Houston-Area Pill Mill Pharmacies * Atlantic Biologicals Corporation, a pharmaceutical wholesaler based in Miami, has entered into a two-year deferred prosecution agreement   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Dun & Bradstreet to Pay $5.7M to Resolve Alleged Violations of Federal Trade Commission Order The Justice Department, acting on referral from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), announced today that a federal court has entered a stipulated order resolving a case against Dun & Bradstreet Inc., doing business as D&B. Under the court's order, Dun & Bradstreet will pay a $2,063,000 civi  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 12 -- The University of Florida issued the following news: * * * UF earns Carnegie classification for community engagement efforts The University of Florida has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national designation that recognizes colleges and universities committed to meaningful community partnerships. The achievement highlights the university's efforts to align its mission, leadership, resources and practices arou  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Votes to Pass FY 2026 Financial Services and National Security Appropriations Bill * Washington, D.C. - Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, voted to pass H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This spending package delivers meaningful fiscal discipl  more

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Jan. 14 -- West Liberty University issued the following news: * * * West Liberty University Cheerleading Team Earns Bid to NCA College Nationals The West Liberty University Cheerleading Team has earned a bid to compete at the 2026 NCA College National Championship in Daytona Beach, Florida, marking a significant achievement for the program. The National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) College Nationals is one of the most competitive and prestigious events in colle  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 13 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Why So Many Head and Neck Cancer Clinical Trials Fail * Article Summary * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center research shows a significant fraction of head and neck cancer trials fail, most often due to strategic decisions or poor recruitment. * Industry-funded trials face a higher risk of failure. Academic funding and larger enrollment improve the odds of success. * Two U  more