TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The Florida State University College of Criminology and Criminal Justice issued the following news: * * * "This is just beyond words." Florida House Representatives honor College of Criminology and Criminal Justice Dean Thomas Blomberg A routine meeting of the Florida House of Representatives' Justice Budget Subcommittee turned into a surprise celebration Wednesday as representatives acknowledged Thomas Blomberg's research and public service in criminal justic  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 33 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Edition of Illinois Super Lawyers * CHICAGO - Jan. 21, 2026 - 33 Greenberg Traurig, LLP attorneys are included on the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars lists. Of these, 22 are on the "Super Lawyers" list and 11 are on the "Rising Stars" list. Additionally, Shareholder Nancy A. Peterman earned recognition on Su  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America's Road Team Captains * Jan 21, 2026Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its new team of Captains to the 2026-2027 America's Road Team. These 20 individuals will serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry, traveling around the country to promote safe driving and highlight  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 21 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Defending Religious Liberty Against California Discrimination * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 20 states to defend churches and other religious institutions from California's anti-religious targeting during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the COVID pandemic, California enacted emergency powers b  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA's Claw Back of Environmental Grants * LINCOLN-Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia-led amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supporting the Environmental Protection Agency's decision to rescind improperly awarded grants under   more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brevard County Man Sentenced To 30 Years In Federal Prison For Drug And Firearm Offenses * Orlando, Florida - Quentes Durrelle Simpson (33, Melbourne) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Wendy W. Berger to 30 years in federal prison for distributing and possessing with intent to distribute controlled substances and possessing a firearm as a convicted fe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan, Pappas Introduce Bipartisan Stop Crimes Against Children Act * "Crimes Against Children Are Among the Most Horrific and Devastating Offenses Imaginable, And Too Often They Are Enabled by Rapidly Evolving Technology." Legislation Would Strengthen Collaboration to Prevent Child Exploitation and Support Victims WASHINGTON - Congressman Vern Buchanan and Congressman Chris Pappas (D-N.H.) in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Castor: Trump's First Year Cost Florida Families Thousands More in 2025 Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor released the following statement on the U.S. Congress's Joint Economic Committee (JEC) Minority report analyzing family expenses from housing costs to transportation costs: "President Trump promised American families to lower costs and end inflation, but after one year in office, the numbers show th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast, HFAC, advances AI Overwatch Act Today, the House Foreign Affairs Committee advanced the AI Overwatch Act as part of a full committee markup. The bill, which was introduced last month by Chairman Brian Mast, ensures congressional oversight keeps pace with advancing technology, blocks adversary militaries from accessing wea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Demands HUD Secretary Address Housing and Labor Shortages in South Texas The Administration's mass deportation policies could remove an estimated 1.5 million construction workers exacerbating the housing affordability crisis  * As Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) continues to hear from builders, realtors and insurance lenders in the Rio Grande Valley about the gr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMEN CARLOS GIMENEZ AND MARIO DIAZ-BALART MEET WITH MARIA CORINA MACHADO, VENEZUELA'S IRON LADY AND LIBERATOR * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) met with Maria Corina Machado, where they reaffirmed unwavering support and solidarity with the cause of freedom in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, and President-elect Edmundo Go  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Delivers Key Small Business and Rural Access Wins in FY26 FSGG Appropriations Bill Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) highlighted key funding priorities and policy provisions secured following House passage of the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations (link is external) bill last week, which strengthen support for small businesses and pro  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators posted the following news: * * * DTET and CSTIMS Subcommittee Collaboration in Florida * The Commercial Skills Test Information Management System (CSTIMS) Subcommittee and Driver Testing & Examiner Training (DTET) Subcommittee and convened in Orlando, Florida to review progress on ongoing highway safety initiatives and collaborate on updates to the Commercial   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures and takeoff minimums at various airports across the U.S. These routine regulatory updates are designed to ensure the safe and efficient use of navigable airspace by accounting for air traffic requirements and changes to navigational facilities. The amendment modifies 14 CFR part 97, which governs the technical procedures pilots  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Fallcatcher Principal Who Defrauded Investors Out of Approximately $5 Million Sentenced to Five and a Half Years in Prison United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Henry Ford, also known as Cleothus "Lefty" Jackson, 51, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, was sentenced today to 66 months in prison, three years of supervise  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Strategic Sex: Alaska's Beluga Whales Swap Mates for Survival Study Snapshot: In the icy waters of Alaska's Bristol Bay, beluga whales survive through a surprising strategy: mating with multiple partners over several years. Researchers from FAU Harbor Branch, the Alaska Department of Fish and Game, and the North Slope Department of Wildl  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Financial Advisor Pleads Guilty to Orchestrating Massive $380 Million Ponzi Scheme Todd Burkhalter, the founder and chief executive officer of the Georgia-based financial advisory group Drive Planning LLC, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud for masterminding a years-long Ponzi scheme that allowed him to live a lavish lifestyle while causing   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * First Finnish Air Force F-35 Lightning II Arrives at Ebbing Air National Guard Base By Dan Hawkins, Air Education and Training Command EBBING AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Ark. - The first Finnish Air Force (FINAF) F-35A Lightning II landed here Jan. 20, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the security partnership between the United States and Finland. Over the next two yea  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following report (No. 2026-074) on January 9, 2026, entitled "Schedules of Employer Allocations and Pension Amounts by Employer for the Florida Retirement System Pension Plan and the Retiree Health Insurance Subsidy Program - Cost-Sharing Multiple Employer Defined Benefit Pension Plans." Here are excerpts: * * * Report on the Audit of the Schedules Opinions We have audited the schedules of employer allocatio  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2026-071) on January 7, 2026, entitled "Charlotte County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Charlotte County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-070. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Fin  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attestation examination (No. 2026-076) on January 9, 2026, entitled "Citrus County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examina  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following IT operation audit (No. 2026-073) on January 9, 2026, entitled "Department of Management Services - Integrated Retirement Information System." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Department of Management Services (Department) focused on evaluating selected Integrated Retirement Information System (IRIS) information technology (IT) controls and included a follow-up on appli  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attestation examination (No. 2026-069) on January 6, 2026, entitled "DeSoto County District School Board - Florida Education Financial Program." Here are excerpts: * * * Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of our examination and could not be subsequently  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2026-081) on January 14, 2026, entitled "Dixie County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Dixie County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standards  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2026-075) on January 9, 2026, entitled "Florida State College at Jacksonville." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of Florida State College at Jacksonville (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribe  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2026-082) on January 16, 2026, entitled "Holmes County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Holmes County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting standar  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2026-083) on January 16, 2025, entitled "Liberty County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Liberty County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting stand  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following attesttion examination (No. 2026-071) on January 8, 2026, entitled "Madison County District School Board - Florida Education Finance Program." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF ATTESTATION EXAMINATION Except for the material noncompliance described below involving teachers and reporting errors or records that were not properly or accurately prepared or were not available at the time of ou  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2026-070) on January 7, 2026, entitled "Miami-Dade County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the Miami-Dade County School District (District) focused on selected District processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-188. Our operational audit disclosed the following: F  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following IT technology audit (No. 2026-079) on January 13, 2026, entitled "Santa Rosa County District School Board - Focus Enterprise Resource Planning System and Focus Student Information System." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of Santa Rosa County School District (District) focused on selected information technology (IT) controls applicable to the Focus Enterprise Resource Planning  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2026-080) on January 13, 2026, entitled "South Florida State College." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of South Florida State College (College) focused on selected College processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-009. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: College recor  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2026-078) on January 12, 2026, entitled "Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of Triumph Gulf Coast, Inc. (Triumph) focused on the administration of Triumph project and program awards and selected administrative activities. Our audit did not disclose any reportable conditions regarding the administration of Triumph project and progr  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following operational audit (No. 2026-077) on January 9, 2026, entitled "University of South Florida." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This operational audit of the University of South Florida (University) focused on selected University processes and administrative activities and included a follow-up on findings noted in our report No. 2023-052. Our operational audit disclosed the following: Finding 1: Univ  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida House of Representatives Justice Budget Subcommittee honors Dean Thomas Blomberg * A routine meeting of the Florida House of Representatives' Justice Budget Subcommittee turned into a surprise celebration Wednesday as representatives acknowledged Thomas Blomberg's research and public service in criminal justice education. Blomberg is the dean and Sheldon L. Messinger Professor of Criminology   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * These Schools Are Seeing a January Enrollment Surge Microschools and other new learning models make it easier for dissatisfied students and families to shift to a new school midyear. By Kerry McDonald Kara Fox did not want to wait. A mom of two, she was frustrated by the fall semester at her children's traditional private school near Omaha, Nebraska-particularly for her 12-year-old so  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * From Blueprints to Blocks: FlagSHIP Course Uses Minecraft to Explore Sustainable Design * That experience unfolds in CDD 240 M J: Minecraft for Sustainable Design, a FlagSHIP course taught by Dr. David Moody. During the intensive two-week program, students from across disciplines work together using Minecraft: Education Edition to recreate Flagler's campus while exploring how digital spaces can reflect cultur  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Day at the Capitol celebrates 175 years of excellence, spotlights record achievements in academics, research and athletics Garnet and gold filled the Florida Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 21 as the Florida State University community gathered for the annual FSU Day at the Capitol. Students, faculty and state leaders joined alumni and friends to celebrate the university's impact on the Sunshine State.    more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU expert available for interviews on the 40th anniversary of the Challenger accident * Jan. 28, 2026, marks the 40th anniversary of the Challenger space shuttle accident in Cape Canaveral, Florida - the first fatal accident involving an American spacecraft during its mission. Just 73 seconds after takeoff on an unusually frigid morning in 1986, seven astronauts lost their lives due to failing prima  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin Wins Financials Deal of the Year at the 2026 Turnaround Awards * The M&A Advisor has named Goodwin a winner in Financials Deal of the Year in the Sector Award Category for the Chapter 11 Restructuring of Charter School Capital ("CSC") in the publication's 20th Annual Turnaround Awards. Goodwin's full-service, global Financial Restructuring team represents debtors  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Domestic Violence Commission : * Dr. Arjun Chatterjee as a member of the medical community. Dr. Chatterjee specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care, sleep, and military medicine, alon  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Blasts Trump's First Year in Office as a Disaster as Working Families Suffer Under Rising Costs, Less Health Care Donald Trump promised an economic "golden age" on "Day One," but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families' pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Washington Blade: DNC Slams White House for Slashing Fla. AIDS Funding Key Point: "The Trump-Vance administration and congressional Republicans' 'Big Beautiful Bill' could strip more than 10,000 Floridians of life-saving HIV medication. ... 'Cruelty is a feature and not a bug of the Trump administration. In the latest attack on the LGBTQ+ community, Donald Trump and Florida Republicans are  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Justice Depart for FBI Communications Celebrating Prosecution of Trump Adviser Peter Navarro Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice for communications of Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents regarding the prosecution of former Trump trade advisor Peter Navarro ( Judicial Watch Inc. v  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 21 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU modernizes firefighter certification across Kansas * LAWRENCE -A streamlined credentialing system is helping Kansas get firefighters and emergency personnel into the field faster. The Kansas Fire & Rescue Training Institute (KFRTI) is partnering with Assessment & Technology Solutions (ATS) to enhance firefighter certification through computer-based assessments. KFRTI, based at the University of Kansas  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 22 -- Hilton Grand Vacations, a subsidiary of Hilton Worldwide, issued the following news release: * * * LPGA Champions Nelly Korda, Lydia Ko, Jeeno Thitikul and More to Compete in 2026 Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions Top LPGA champions join celebrity players for high-stakes season opener in Lake Nona * Hilton Grand Vacations Inc. (NYSE:HGV), the premier vacation ownership and experiences company, unveils the championship field for the 2026 Hilton Grand  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Eight Days Later, Mike Rogers Still Hasn't Denounced Trump's Call to "Let China Come In" to the U.S. Auto Market Instead of defending Michigan's manufacturing industry, Rogers has spent the past week trashing U.S. auto workers * More than a week after the president's speech in Detroit, multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers still hasn't spoken out against Trump's call to "let China c  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Middle District of Florida U.S. Attorney's Office Collects More Than $47.8 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 * Tampa -U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced today that the Middle District of Florida (MDFL) collected $47,802,832.17 related to local criminal and civil matters in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025 (FY 2025). Of t  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins Coalition Challenging Biden-era EPA Misconduct Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in challenging potential Biden-era grant fraud and supporting the EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable grants. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of  more

LOUISVILLE, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Addiction Treatment Providers issued the following news release: * * * NAATP Announces Program and Speaker Lineup for NAATP National 2026 The 47th Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference Future-Proofing Treatment: Technology in a People-Centered Workplace * NAATP is pleased to announce the full program and speaker lineup for NAATP National 2026, the 47th Annual Addiction Treatment Leadership Conference. This year's even  more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 20 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * NSF Mid-Career Grant Supports New Research Direction on Reefs in Crisis * With support from a National Science Foundation Mid-Career Advancement Grant, Associate Professor of Geology Pedro Marenco is using the fossil record to better understand the future of reefs. Mid-Career Grants are designed to support faculty members at a pivotal stage in their careers, allowing them to dedicate the time necessary t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * On One-Year Anniversary of Her Swearing-In to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Ashley Moody Highlights Record of Fighting for Floridians and Shares Priorities for 119th Congress MIAMI and PALM BEACH COUNTY, Fla.--Today, on the one year anniversary of Senator Moody being appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the U.S. Senate, Sen. Moody touted legislative victories that she secured during   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Can Trump legally apply tariffs on US allies over Greenland? By Alan Wm. Wolff (PIIE) The short answer, under international law, is no: The use of coercion to acquire another country's territory is forbidden. The question arises since President Donald Trump threatened on Saturday to impose new tariffs on several European countries unless Denmark sells Greenland to  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Preseason Beach Volleyball Top 10 Headlined by Defending Invitational Champions OUAZ (Ariz.) opens the 2026 NAIA Beach Volleyball season at No. 1. The Spirit ended the 2025 season with a 19-5 record. The 2026 season opens on Thursday, January 22, when the Battle for the Red Banner will begin. RANK ... INSTITUTION [FIRST-PLACE VOTES] ... POINTS 1 ... OUAZ (Ariz.  more

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Jan. 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James Financial announces fiscal year 2026 quarterly earnings schedule * ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. - Raymond James Financial, Inc. (NYSE: RJF) announced today its expected earnings release dates and conference call information for the first, second, third and fourth quarters of fiscal year 2026. Financial results will be released at approximately 4:15 p.m.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on measures to address increased air pollution: * * * Thank you, Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larson. I'm here today to bring attention to a serious local problem affecting my community in Palm Beach County, Florida, and I'm asking for this Committee's assistance in working with the FAA to address   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Earns A+ Rating on Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America's Scorecard * Washington, D.C. - This week, the Susan B. Anthony List announced that Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, earned an A+ rating on their National Pro-Life Scorecard. "The right to life is one of three unalienable rights promised to all individuals in the Declaration of Independence," said Rep. Webster. "I   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart and Carlos A. Gimenez Meet with Maria Corina Machado, Venezuela's Iron Lady and Liberators * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representatives Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26) and Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) met with Maria Corina Machado, where they reaffirmed unwavering support and solidarity with the cause of freedom in Venezuela, Maria Corina Machado, and President-elect Edmundo G  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * To explain or not? Need for AI transparency depends on user expectation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Artificial intelligence (AI) is said to be a "black box," with its logic obscured from human understanding -but how much does the average user actually care to know how AI works? It depends on the extent to which a system meets users' expectations, according to a new study by a team that includ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Announces 47 Alabamians Nominated to U.S. Service Academies for Class of 2030 * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) announced his nomination of 47 Alabama students to attend one of the four U.S. service academies as part of the class of 2030: the United States Air Force Academy, Military Academy, Merchant Marine Academy, and Naval Academy. "I'm proud to nominate  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Heap Announces Over Three Million Dollars Disbursed in Equitable Sharing to Local Law Enforcement Partners and Federal Agencies Margaret E. Heap, United States Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia, today announced that, based on joint criminal investigations conducted by federal, state, and local partners in the Sou  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * UNITED STATES ATTORNEY HEEKIN PRAISES 2025 ACCOMPLISHMENTS United States Attorney John P. Heekin announced today a summary of significant accomplishments made by the Northern District of Florida in 2025. Highlighting the impact of his office's work, U.S. Attorney Heekin emphasized his continued commitment to advance the priorities of the Department of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10981) on Jan. 20, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton: * * * The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC): An Overview The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent federal agency that is charged with helping election officials to improve the administration of elections and voters to participate in the electoral process. It was est  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Forces Launch Mission in Syria to Transfer ISIS Detainees to Iraq * Your browser does not support the audio element. January 21, 2026 Release Number 20260121-01 TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) launched a new mission to transfer ISIS detainees from northeastern Syria to Iraq, Jan. 21, to help ensure the terrorists remain in secure detention facilities. The transfer mission   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Advances Laser Technology for Fusion Energy Applications Through BETHE Program Scientists in the Plasma Division at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) are building on a multi-year research effort that demonstrated the potential of an advanced laser technology that could help enable future inertial fusion energy power plants. Fundamental developments on repetitive p  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers support Southeast flash drought assessment to improve future drought preparedness By Paola Pinto The Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, played a key role in supporting a newly published regional drought assessment that details important lessons learned from the flash fall drought experienced ac  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 24-state coalition supporting EPA's cancellation of billions of questionable Biden-era grants West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of states fighting back against potential Biden-era fraud. Biden's Environmental Protection Agency handed out $20 billion in grants as part of their "Greenhouse Gas Reduction  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * WashU Expert: Eliminating Missouri income tax would hurt low-income residents By Neil Schoenherr Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe has called for a phaseout of the state's income tax, a move that would cause the most pain to the state's low-income residents, says an expert on tax law at Washington University in St. Louis. "Consider a lower-income taxpayer earning $30,000 annually and a higher-income t  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 22 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Housing Clinic Argues Before Vermont Supreme Court On Dec. 4, 2025, the Vermont Supreme Court denied rehearing in Bank of New York Mellon v. Quinn, affirming its Nov. 7 decision requiring mortgage servicers to show that they have a legal right to foreclose at the start of foreclosure proceedings. The Court's decision sided with arguments advanced in an amicus brief by the Housing Clinic at Yale Law School's Je  more