WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, posted the following news release: * * * 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home On Thursday, a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups published a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Washington Post journalist Hannah Natanson. The statement calls for strengthened pre  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * 770 FCPS Students Named National Merit Commended Scholars Seven hundred seventy FCPS students have been named National Merit Commended Scholars by the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (link is external) (NMSC). This represents an 11% increase in Commended Scholars for FCPS compared to 2024. In recognition of their outstanding ability and potential for academic success in college, NMSC has  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data. * Common Cause and three Arizona voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Arizona in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Fontes. The interveners seek to prevent the U.  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Marks the First Year of Trump's Return with New Report and Video Series * NEW YORK - Ahead of the anniversary of President Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, the American Civil Liberties Union today marked the first year of Trump's se  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Rick W. Allen, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Allen's Legislation Protecting Americans' Retirement Savings from Risky ESG Factors Passes House * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 2988, the Protecting Prudent Investment of Retirement Savings Act, by a vote of 213-205. H.R. 2988 was introduced by Representative Rick W. Allen (GA-12), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions, earlier this year.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Aptean Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-powered ERP for Food and Beverage * San Antonio, TX -January 15, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Aptean, a global leader in AI-powered enterp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Bishop Responds to HHS Reinstating Grants that Help Communities Meet the Challenges of Addiction and Mental Health Care * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. reinstated billions of dollars in Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Admi  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Jan. 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Breakthrough in RNA Research Could Lead to Treatment for Neuromuscular Disorders * Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University have discovered a way to target RNA that could lead to new treatment options for myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1), the most common adult-onset form of muscular dystrophy, and other RNA-repeat expansion disorders. "This discovery paves the way for developing highly select  more

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Jan. 16 -- Bristol Myers Squibb, a biopharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Launches National Program to Bolster Mental Health Diversion Initiatives BMS Foundation's new focus area aims to expand access to behavioral health services for medically underserved individuals, reduce incarceration and recidivism. Inaugural grants are supporting crisis response, community-based treatment, court-based intervention, and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter demands medical license termination for Georgia doctor who refused to say men can't get pregnant * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today sent a letter to the Georgia Composite Medical Board calling on it to revoke the medical license of Dr. Nisha Verma, a Georgia-licensed obstetrician and gynecologist, after she refused to acknowledge during a United States Senate Comm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comment on a proposal to revise a continuing information collection project. The project, titled "Maternal Mortality Review Information Application," serves as a standardized data system for Maternal Mortality Review Committees across the U.S. to document and analyze pregnancy-associated deaths. These committees use the application to abstract clinical  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public feedback on a continuing information collection project regarding aviation activity illness and death reporting. This data collection initiative is intended to prevent the introduction or spread of communicable diseases into the U.S. or between states. The project allows the CDC to conduct public health responses if an individual with a confirmed or suspec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting public comment on a proposal to continue and revise its traveler-based genomic surveillance program. This initiative monitors international travelers arriving at select U.S. airports to detect the importation of communicable diseases and track global health trends. The program relies on volunteers who provide written consent to complete a brief, anonymous qu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public feedback regarding a plan to evaluate training and technical assistance programs. This initiative supports the National Comprehensive Cancer Control Program, which provides funding for cancer interventions across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and various tribal organizations. The proposed data collection aims to measure the effectiveness of suppor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comment on a proposed revision to the "Awardee Lead Profile Assessment." This annual survey is a requirement for state, territorial and local Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Programs funded by the agency. The initiative helps identify laws, surveillance strategies, and case management activities used to protect children exposed to lead. Information g  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comment on a proposed project to collect data regarding illnesses and deaths occurring during land travel. This initiative aims to strengthen the public health response when individuals with confirmed or suspected communicable diseases travel across state or international borders via bus, train, or other land conveyances. The primary goal of this informa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is seeking public comment on a three-year extension of the "National Disease Surveillance Program II--Disease Summaries." This data collection is vital for measuring disease trends, evaluating current prevention strategies, and identifying the need for modified public health measures across the U.S. The program focuses on several key infectious agents, including influenza  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Films Acquires "Why We Dream" From Director Meredith Danluck * January 15th, 2026 NEW YORK - (January 15, 2026) - CNN Films has acquired the documentary feature Why We Dream, which follows a group of centenarian WWII veterans as they make a pilgrimage to Normandy, France for the 80th anniversary of D-Day. Directed by Meredith Danluck and produced by Delta Air Lines' Window Seat Studios, in partnershi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Rogers Applauds Final Passage of Federal Funding Package with Nearly $40 Million for Community Project Funding in Eastern Kentucky * Includes Millions for Kentucky Infrastructure, Coal Communities, First Responders, Combatting Opioid Abuse, Spurring Innovation in Business and Education, and more WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers celebrates final passage of the Commerce,   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Family strengthens Kennesaw State legacy with healthcare scholarship * Billy Hayes' journey with Kennesaw State University began in 1999 when he enrolled in the Executive MBA program. Overcoming a significant health setback midway through his studies, Billy missed a month of coursework while working in South Georgia and traveling to Kennesaw every other weekend for classes. His professors accommo  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Students save over $100,000 with Barnes & Noble 'First Day' program By Gil Pound With the spring 2026 semester underway and campus roaring back to life, Georgia College & State University students are choosing the cost savings and convenience of the Barnes & Noble First Day by Course program. Entering its third semester of implementation on campus, First Day has collectively saved students an estimated $105,0  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Science for Public Good: Introducing the Community Engagement Graduate Fellows Four graduate students from the College of Sciences were selected for the new Community Engagement Graduate Fellowship, made possible through a gift from Google, to develop projects that positively impact the metro Atlanta area. Writer: Annette Filliat, afilliat@gatech.edu Four graduate students from the College of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following record: * * * Georgia special elections reporting: 14th Congressional District (2026) * Georgia has scheduled special elections to fill the U.S. House seat in the 14th Congressional District vacated by Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. The Special General Election will be held on March 10, 2026, and the Special Runoff Election, if necessary, will be held on April 7, 2026. Participating candidates must file add  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are  more

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Highly ranked: Purdue's long-standing strengths in co-op and internship opportunities position it among nation's best * A senior in chemical engineering at Purdue, Anika Bhoopalam wants to work in semiconductor manufacturing and use her background to introduce groundbreaking innovations -particularly related to solar or other forms of renewable energy -that increase environmental stability. To ad  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * How States Are Reining in Costly Regulations * Georgia continues to grapple with a complex, outdated and steadily expanding regulatory environment. Debates over the state's regulatory burden, including proposals such as the " Red Tape Rollback Act " introduced last year, are not occurring in isolation. They reflect a broader national movement in which states are reassessing long-standin  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * IFCN awards $750,000 to 25 fact-checkers to build financial sustainability * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -The International Fact-Checking Network at the nonprofit Poynter Institute has awarded $750,000 grants to 25 fact-checking organizations, providing flexible support to help fact-checking newsrooms keep publishing through a period of rapid funding contraction while they strengthen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Illegal alien faces federal charges for selling fentanyl at a farmers market produce stand Luis Sanchez-Acevedo, an illegal alien from Mexico, appeared in federal court yesterday afternoon on charges related to his alleged distribution of fentanyl from a Forest Park farmers market produce stand. "Sanchez-Acevedo allegedly distributed dea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and their components. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the illegal importation and sale of these products within the U.S. The complaint was filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., RAI Services Co., and Reynolds Marketing Services Co.. It i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russian Trade with Former Soviet Republics Rising as Kremlin Influence Declines By Paul Goble Executive Summary: * Russia has increased trade with former Soviet republics since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine--nearly doubling between 2020 and 2024--even as its political influence in the post-Soviet space is declining. * This trade increase stems primarily  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, posted the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: National Organizations on Federal Child Care Program The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal state partnership that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families with young children to afford safe, quality child care.   more

ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 16 -- Kodak issued the following news release: * * * Kodak responds to significant increase in U.S. demand for KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates Kodak has been experiencing a significant increase in demand for KODAK SONORA Process Free Plates in the United States as more American printers recognize the quality, efficiency, and sustainability benefits of Kodak process-free technology. To meet growing demand, Kodak has now increased its local production capacity for its  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Nancy Grace to deliver 2026 Founders' Day address * MACON, Ga. - Mercer University alumna, television personality, author and former prosecutor Nancy Grace will deliver the University's 2026 Founders' Day address Feb. 4, at 10:20 a.m., in Willingham Hall's Toney Auditorium on the Macon campus. Each year on Founders' Day, a prominent Mercerian returns to campus to share how the University has influenced his or h  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * National Park Service Approves Roswell Historic Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Improvements in Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area ROSWELL, GA - On January 9, 2026, the National Park Service signed a Finding of No Significant Impact and a Floodplain and Wetlands Statement of Finding for the Roswell Gateway and Vickery Creek Unit Access Improvement  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: "Candidate Quality Matters" - Democrats Successfully Recruit "Top-Tier Candidates" to Flip GOP-Held Senate Seats [Punchbowl News] * Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer : "Recruitment is something where we have seen Republicans struggle this cycle in state after state" In case you missed it, Punchbowl News' Anna Palmer highlighted how Democrats are defying expectations ahead of t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Announces Blue Ridge Service Academy Day * GAINESVILLE, GA -Today, Congressman Andrew Clyde (GA-09) announced Blue Ridge Service Academy Day, an upcoming informative event designed to help Ninth District students and their families learn about the five U.S. Service Academies and the congressional nomination process. "As a Navy combat veteran, I deeply appreciate assisting young Georgian  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Urges Increase in Maximum Sentence for Military Members Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter * Congresswoman's request follows the insufficient prison sentence for Schofield soldier convicted of killing his pregnant wife Mischa Johnson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice requesting an incr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Reproductive Freedom for All Georgia Responds to Brian Kemp's Legacy of Anti-Abortion Extremism * : Thursday, January 15, 2026 Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org Atlanta, GA - Today, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State address, where he attempted to tout his "accomplishments" while failing to address   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 15 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sage Copilot launches in Sage Operations giving earlier insights, faster decisions for manufacturing and distribution teams * ATLANTA (Jan. 15, 2026) - Sage (FTSE:SGE), the leader in accounting, financial, HR, and payroll technology for small and mid-sized businesses, today announced the introduction of Sage Copilot to Sage Op  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- SanCian LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), advocating for a governance-focused approach to the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The company emphasized that AI should be treated as an essential infrastructure in healthcare rather than just a technology to simply adopt. In their letter, SanCian LLC outlined pressing issues they've identified in the current landscape of AI adopt  more

SYRACUSE, New York, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York posted the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Schenectady Man Sentenced to 330 Months for Drug Trafficking and Firearm Crimes and for Violating Supervised Release Conditions Jones Led Conspiracy Involving at least 39 Firearms and Significant Quantities of Drugs * ALBANY, NEW YORK - Jabree Jones, a.k.a. "Breezy," age 33, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced on January 9, 2026,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on Jan. 15, 2026, at an executive business meeting to vote on 13 executive and judicial nominations: * * * Good morning. On today's agenda, we have 13 nominations listed. This includes seven nominees who the Committee already favorably reported in 2025. Because they remained pending on the floor as the first session of the 119th Congress expired, the ot  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 14 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Coca-Cola issued the following news release: * * * The Coca-Cola Company Announces Changes in Operational Leadership and Creation of New Enterprise Role to Accelerate Digital Transformation * ATLANTA, Jan. 14, 2026 - The Coca-Cola Company today announced a series of leadership changes designed to bring the business closer to consumers and enable faster technology adoption across the enterprise, unlocking future growth. All appointme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Marshals Arrest Clayton Co. Man for Armed Robbery, Aggravated Assault, Seize Illegal Firearms, Drugs * Washington, DC - The U.S. Marshals Southeast Regional Fugitive Task Force (SERFTF) on Jan. 13 arrested a Georgia man wanted out of Clayton County on two counts of armed robbery, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and aggravated assault stemming from an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Senator Hassan Calls out Republican "Gaslighting" and Stands Up for Women's Health Care Access at Senate Hearing * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH) forcefully defended a woman's fundamental freedom to make her own reproductive health care decisions and called out the "gaslighting at the highest level" from Republicans attacking mifepristone access during a Senate Health,   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * WGAE Joins 31 Press-Freedom and Civil-Liberties Groups Condemn Government Invasion of Washington Post Reporter's Home * WASHINGTON, D.C. and NEW YORK (January 15, 2026) - On Thursday, the Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) joined a coalition of 31 press-freedom and civil-liberties groups to publish a joint statement condemning the government invasion of the home of Wash  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad  more