GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota By John Phelan When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Highlights Advancement of Terrorism Risk Insurance Act Program Reauthorization from Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood (R-NE) released a statement following the Financial Services Committee's passage of the bipartisan 'TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026.' Congressman Flood is the original sponsor of the bill, which extends authorization of the Te  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events unveils networks and commentators for 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Softball Invitational * The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its seventh year. The four-day invitational - Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 - will showcase   more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * New Corn Supply Study Underscores Need for New Markets - Lays Out Roadmap Urgent Action on E15 Needed as First Step to Agriculture Recovery * A new corn supply study released today underscores the need to develop new markets to underpin farm income and rural economies. The study lays out a market development roadmap and the policies necessary to ensure fa  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture HF 2104 Leaves Iowa Behind, Boosting Nearby Competitors * The Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2104 on a 64-28 vote today, in the chamber's latest effort to prevent Iowa agriculture from accessing emerging new markets. Support for undermining needed technologies   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 23 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following commentary: * * * Seeing Beyond Trendlines: Patient Experience as a Strategic Asset By Jason Messerli, Strategic Advisor, Customer Strategy, NRC Health In healthcare, it is widely agreed that no two patients are exactly the same. While treatment approaches may be similar, a range of factors necessitate variation and influence patient behavior. The same is true of the patient e  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho  more

HERNDON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV-Specific Franchise Legislation Introduced In Nebraska * Over the years, the RV industry has worked with the automobile industry and RV dealers in Nebraska and many other states to establish exemptions from parts of the automobile franchise law because those provisions do not pertain to the RV industry or are handled differently among RV manufacturers and dealers. The resul  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Adrian Smith, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Confirms Commitment to Securing Nationwide Year-Round E15 * Today, during an emergency session of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Adrian Smith (R-NE), reaffirmed his commitment to securing nationwide, year-round E15 ahead of the summertime driving season. During his testimony, Smith confirmed his participation in the newly formed E15 Rural Domestic Energy Council. Additionally, Smith  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * Tenth District Manufacturing Activity Was Unchanged in January The Manufacturing Survey monitors manufacturing plants selected according to geographic distribution, industry mix and size. * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the January Manufacturing Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, the survey   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Top 50 Watch List revealed for 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year With the highly anticipated 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season approaching, USA Softball has officially announced the Top 50 Watch List (including ties) for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement among Division I collegiate softball players from across the nation.   more