INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 16 -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Officers Announced: National Association of Charitable Gift Planners Board of Directors The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2026 Officers of the Board of Directors and the 2026 CGP Conference Chair. The newly-elected officers and board members were inducted into office at CGP Conference 2025 in Indianapolis, with  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Minnesota's Fight Against USDA's Attacks on SNAP * Celebrates preliminary injunction blocking Trump Administration's latest illegal action. OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota preliminarily enjoining the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) demand t  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Sues HHS for Conditioning Funding on Discriminatory Policy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a   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

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 16 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institut  more

CROWNPOINT, New Mexico, Jan. 15 -- Navajo Technical University issued the following new: * * * Empowering the Next Generation: NTEC Invests in NTU Student Success By Ty Jones Navajo Technical University (NTU) announced today that the National Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) has donated $35,000 to support student scholarships and strengthen technical education at the university. The donation includes $15,000 for student scholarships and grants and $20,000 for equipment for NTU's Microelec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has amended its rules to update the Table of FM Allotments. Effective January 16, 2026, FCC is removing several entries for vacant FM channels that have been auctioned and are now authorized as licensed stations. This action is considered an editorial change. Because these allotments were previously subjected to public notice and comment during the competitive bidding process, the agency found that further public proceedings a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Horsford Leads Letter Urging DHS to Revise Proposed Travel Rule That Could Harm Nevada's Tourism Industry * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04) today led a letter to the Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection opposing a proposed rule that would require foreign travelers to disclose up to five years of social media history prior to traveling to the Unit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: The Guardian: Reps. Dave Min & Claudia Tenney Urge Trump Administration to Assist the Iranian People by Restoring Their Internet Access * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the Guardian (link is external) first reported that Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24) led a bipartisan letter urging "Donald Trump to allow the US government to help open up internet access in Iran.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Habitat Protections for California's Southern Sierra Nevada Fisher * FRESNO, Calif. -The Center for Biological Diversity sued the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service today for failing to finalize critical habitat protections for the Southern Sierra Nevada fisher. "The Fish and Wildlife Service's delay in protecting the forested lands that Southern Sierra Nevada f  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 15 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * Lombardo-Trump Economy: Senator Cortez Masto Calls Out Trump's Erratic Tariffs as Lombardo Stands By His Side * While Joe Lombardo embraces Donald Trump's cost-raising agenda, Senator Catherine Cortez Masto continues to fight against his erratic tariffs that are tanking the economy and driving away foreign visitors. As the "Trump Slump" pummels Nevada's economy, passenger traffic at Harry Rei  more

KINGMAN, Arizona, Jan. 15 -- Mohave College issued the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026, by interim President Tim Culver: * * * State of the College: Big Moves in 2025, Bigger Momentum for 2026 As we step into 2026, I'm proud to share that 2025 was a year of bold progress for Mohave College, and an even stronger launchpad for what comes next. In the past year, we continued delivering on our goals to empower students and improve communities through innovative pathways, high-quality educati  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 15 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner LSU Health expands patient care team with three new physicians * MONROE, La. - Ochsner LSU Health is proud to welcome three new p hysicians to its team, expanding access to specialized care in the Monroe area and surrounding communities. Melissa Di Santo, MD, joins as a primary care physician. She will see patients at Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center.   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * Permitting Purgatory: Higher Prices, Thousands of Lost Jobs, and Billions in Missed Economic Opportunity * Jan 15, 2026 by AFP ARLINGTON, VA -Americans for Prosperity today released a new report detailing how, in just six states, the federal government's broken infrastructure permitting system has caused the delay, or outright loss, of tens of thousands of new  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Cortez Masto in Introducing Legislation to Redirect Excessive ICE Funding to Local Law Enforcement * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) in introducing a bill to redirect excessive ICE funding to local police and law enforcement. The PUBLIC SAFETY Act would redirect almost $75 billion in additional funding from Immigrati  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Shaheen and Young, Reps. Wittman and Moolenaar Introduce New Bipartisan Bill to Increase Domestic Supply of Critical Minerals, Create a Strategic Resilience Reserve to Support National and Economic Security * **New bipartisan, bicameral bill makes a historic $2.5 billion investment to strengthen national and economic security by reducing reliance on China for critical minerals** (Was  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 16 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * University of Nevada expands global partnerships with leading institutions in Asia Strategic alliances in Korea and Japan deepen research ties and broaden opportunities for faculty, students By Jenny Luna The University of Nevada, Reno has taken another significant step toward strengthening its global presence through comprehensive partnerships with major international universities. Yesterday, at a historic   more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Jan. 16 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus issued the following news: * * * Peer Mentors Help New Rebels Build Confidence, Community, and a Strong Start Office of Student Success offers a mentoring program to help new students navigate life as a Rebel. Author: Viviana Ruiz Transitioning to college is a significant milestone that can be intimidating for first-year and transfer students learning to navigate a new academic environment. At UNLV, the First-Year Expe  more