SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 15 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * $1 Million Planned Gift to Impact Stillman Students * Seton Hall University is pleased to announce a $1 million planned gift from Helen A. Wright and Robert E. "Bob" Wright '67, building on the couple's longstanding commitment to supporting Seton Hall students. The gift helps advance For All, Forever, the University's historic $225 million comprehensive campaign, and supports its largest priority, Pre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 15, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Nonfarm payroll employment up in 12 states from November 2024 to November 2025 From November 2024 to November 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 12 states, decreased in the District of Columbia, and was essentially unchanged in 38 states. * * * Chart: Change in nonfarm employment by state, November 2024 to November 20  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 16 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * University officials urge awareness to ensuring measles preparedness A Jan. 15 campuswide update on the Upstate measles outbreak By Philip Sikes South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) officials recently shared information about the ongoing measles outbreak in Upstate South Carolina that is centered primarily in Spartanburg County. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory viral illness that c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Congress Approves FY 2026 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Bill Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, will improve critica  more

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, Jan. 16 -- South Carolina State University issued the following news: * * * Experts: AI should be key retention tool in SC State academics Spring Faculty Development Institute highlights ethical, practical uses of artificial intelligence Author: Dionne Gleaton/Senior Writer * Faculty members at South Carolina State University learned how they can use artificial intelligence (AI) tools as a partner -- not a replacement -- in retaining students and enhancing learn  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman Graduate Mancino '24 Admitted to Northwestern Pritzker Law * Christian Mancino '24, a native of Morton Grove, Illinois, embraced his passion for law during his junior year of high school when he visited Furman as a Top Mock participant. The thrill of the courtroom experience sparked an interest that would shape his academic and professional journey. At Furman, Mancino pursued a double major in   more

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Jan. 15 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * MRAA Board Member and Marine Industry Leader Testifies at Legislative Hearing; Underscores Need for Increased Boating Access * House Natural Resources, Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries Hearing: Hunting and Fishing Access in the Great American Outdoors * On January 13, the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife, and Fisheries held a hearing tit  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 16 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Empire Wind to Restart Construction Earlier today, a U.S. judge in D.C. court allowed Empire Wind to resume work after granting their injunction request against the administration's lease suspension and stop construction order issued December 22, 2025. Despite the government's argument that new national security conce  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health Welcomes Four New Specialists to Enhance Care in Shreveport-Bossier * SHREVEPORT, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome four new p hysicians to its team, expanding access to care in Shreveport-Bossier and the surrounding communities. Tahir Ahmad, MD joins as radiologist and will see patients at Ochsner LSU Health - Academic Medical Center. Dr. Ah  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone, Wyden Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being Top Democratic Health Care Leaders: "We cannot manage what we do not measure." * House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., and Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., demanded   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- President Trump issued the following statement on Jan. 14, 2026, on the anniversary of the ratification of the 1783 Treaty of Paris: * * * On January 14, 1784, the Second Continental Congress ratified the decisive Treaty of Paris--the binding accord that ended the Revolutionary War, secured American independence, and triumphantly declared all 13 colonies "to be free sovereign and Independent States." Today, we celebrate this monumental milestone, and we pay tribute to th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Slams Attorney General Alan Wilson After Child Sex Offender Arrested, Released Same Day * CHARLESTON, S.C. (Jan. 15, 2026) -Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (SC-01) condemned the arrest and same-day release of Travis Reed Gaye, who previously pleaded guilty to child sex offenses, calling the incident a "complete failure" of South Carolina's criminal justice system under Attorney   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Scott Statement on Market Structure Markup Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) today announced that the Committee will postpone its markup of digital asset market structure legislation as bipartisan negotiations continue. "I've spoken with leaders across the crypto industry, the financial secto  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * The Facts: The CLARITY Act The Digital Asset Market CLARITY Act marks a major step toward establishing the United States as the crypto capital of the world by balancing innovation with strong investor protections and tough law enforcement tools. Ahead of the Senate Banking Committee's markup, Republicans have released four detai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following fact sheet: * * * Myth vs. Fact: The CLARITY Act This week, the Senate is set to take a historic step forward on the CLARITY Act, comprehensive market structure legislation that establishes a clear regulatory framework for digital assets. This bill is the product of more than six months of bipartisan negotiations and extensive engagement with regul  more

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Jan. 15 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * Small State, Big Impact: How NWTF Maryland Is Delivering Conservation on the Ground Over the last few years, the Maryland NWTF State Chapter has increased its mission delivery efforts through its Super Fund, a program through which volunteers raise money at banquets and other fundraisers and allocate a significant portion of those proceeds to impactful conservation, research and   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today made this statement on upcoming travel to Israel. "I am traveling to Israel to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his team at this crucial time in the history of the Middle East. "The goal is to build on the historic opportunities created by President Trump's unpre  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Wyden, Pallone Demand the Trump Administration Restore Key Measure of Childhood Health and Well-Being Top Democratic Health Care Leaders: "We cannot manage what we do not measure." * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy & Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D-N.J., demanded the Cent  more