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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Illinois Newsletter for Saturday January 24, 2026 ( 54 items )  

230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Science] -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * 230+ Groups Call for National Moratorium on New Data Centers Letter to Congress Cites Massive Energy and Water Consumption, Ratepayer Turmoil * In a letter sent to Congress today, more than 230 national, state and local organizations from across the country called for a full nationwide moratorium on the approval and construction of new data centers. The letter cites  more

ACLU of Illinois Responds to Federal Funding Threats Linked to Abortion Policy
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Illinois Responds to Trump Administration Threat to Withhold Health Care Funding in Effort to Please Antiabortion Advocates The Trump Administration is attempting to win favor with antiabortion advocates gathering in Washington, DC this week by threatening to undermine access to health care for millions of Illinois residents. The Washington Post reports that the Depar  more

AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) an  more

AG Brown joins bipartisan group demanding xAI halt creation of nonconsensual sexual content
OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan group demanding xAI halt creation of nonconsensual sexual content * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X (Twitter) social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, do more immediately to prevent its chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images a  more

AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Militarized And Illegal Deployments Of Federal Immigration Officers In Minnesota * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's illegal and inhumane enforcement tactics during its deplo  more

AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's sweeping campaign of lawlessness during U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patro  more

Alliance for the Great Lakes: Congress Protects Great Lakes Programs From Proposed Cuts
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The Alliance for the Great Lakes issued the following news release: * * * Congress protects Great Lakes programs from proposed cuts The U.S. House and Senate recently passed a significant budget package that rejects steep cuts proposed by the White House that would have slashed many federal programs essential to the health of our lakes and the people who depend on them. Ultimately, members of Congress from both parties came together to support hard-won investment  more

AMA statement on ACIP chair's comments on polio, routine vaccinations
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA statement on ACIP chair's comments on polio, routine vaccinations * Statement attributable to: Sandra Adamson Fryhofer, MD Trustee, American Medical Association "The American Medical Association is deeply alarmed by efforts to weaken long-standing evidence-based vaccine recommendations, including suggestions that polio vaccination should seemingly not be rou  more

Ameren Illinois Partners with City of Herrin to Accelerate Municipal Fleet Electrification
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Ameren Illinois Partners with City of Herrin to Accelerate Municipal Fleet Electrification * HERRIN, IL (Jan. 22, 2026) -Ameren Illinois and the City of Herrin are partnering to transition the community's municipal fleet to electric vehicles (EVs). Through its Community Engagement and Consultation (CEC) Program, Ameren Illinois is providing $50,000 alo  more

Army Inactivates Security Force Assistance Command
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Inactivates Security Force Assistance Command * The organization that oversaw the Army's six security force assistance brigades was formally inactivated in a ceremony at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Leaders of the Security Force Assistance Command cased the organization's colors in a ceremony Jan. 8, closing a chapter in the Army's effort to provide trimmed dow  more

Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general, yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration  more

Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Support Minnesota's Lawsuit  * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit and motion for temporary restraining order challenging the Trump Administration'  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Demanding xAI Stop Creating and Remove Grok's Nonconsensual Sexual Images
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Demanding xAI Stop Creating and Remove Grok's Nonconsensual Sexual Images * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson today led a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI stop its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexual images and remove any that remain. xAI owns both the Grok cha  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS AMICUS BRIEF CHALLENGING MILITARIZED AND ILLEGAL DEPLOYMENTS IN MINNESOTA Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (I  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION WORKERS' RIGHTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS U.S. SUPREME COURT BRIEF IN SUPPORT OF TRANSPORTATION WORKERS' RIGHTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief before the U.S. Supreme Court urging it to uphold a lower court decision that "last-mile" truck drivers are exempted from the Federal Arbitration Act (FAA). Raoul and the coalition   more

Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok * Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General calling on X (formerly known as Twitter) to take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating sexually explicit images. Over the past several weeks, Grok ha  more

Attorney General Tong Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating noncon  more

Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Supports Minnesota Challenge to Militarized and Illegal Deployments Attorney General William Tong today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and  more

Center for Democracy & Technology President Givens Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following written testimony by Alexandra Reeve Givens, president and CEO of the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * I. Introduction Chair Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee: thank you for the opportunity to testify on the impacts of artificial intelligence on the workforce and in education, especially its implica  more

Dark Energy Survey releases new analysis of how the universe expands
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Dark Energy Survey releases new analysis of how the universe expands * The Dark Energy Survey collaboration is releasing results that, for the first time, combine all of the data from an intensive six-year mapping of galaxies in the universe. The new analysis, of millions of galaxies mapped with a telescope located in the Chilean Andes, yielded new, tighter constraints that narrow down the possible mod  more

Del. A.G. Jennings, Colleagues Demand Action From XAI Over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanded in a joint lette that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual   more

Duckworth Statement on House-Passed Government Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement on House-Passed Government Funding Bills * January 23, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced she will oppose the latest "minibus" of appropriations bills passed by the House of Representatives that includes funding for Trump's unfocused, reckless and deadly immigration enforcement operations: "Donald Trump's lawlessness is spiraling  more

Durbin, Duckworth Secure Support For Illinois Priorities In Recently Passed Package Of Three Government Funding Bills
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Duckworth Secure Support For Illinois Priorities In Recently Passed Package Of Three Government Funding Bills The package included Commerce, Justice, and Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment government funding bills  * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL)  more

Educators' union in Bay Area school district wins big for students after strike
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Educators' union in Bay Area school district wins big for students after strike * In December, educators and support staff in a Bay Area school district went on strike for the first time in district history, citing expenditures to outside contractors as one of the reasons for the strike. After ten months of negotiations and several days on strike, United Teachers of Rich  more

EPA Approves Indiana Plan To Reduce Regional Haze
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its final approval of Indiana's plan to improve air quality and visibility in national parks and wilderness areas. The decision confirms that the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has met federal requirements to reduce the atmospheric haze that obscures scenic views in protected federal lands. The approval covers the second implementation period of the Regional Haze Rule, a program established   more

Federal Regional Commissions & Authorities - Overview of Structure & Activities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Jan. 21, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participation in and implementati  more

Front Lines of Freedom. - LJC's Persistent Stand for Parental Rights in California
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * The Front Lines of Freedom: LJC's Persistent Stand for Parental Rights in California (Washington, D.C.)--The government cannot constitutionally require public schools to facilitate a student's social transition while intentionally withholding that information from their parents, and the Liberty Justice Center is proud to stand with the brave parents and teachers in Mirabelli v. B  more

Health insurance CEO can't commit to safe AI practices in Congressional hearing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Health insurance CEO can't commit to safe AI practices in Congressional hearing * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Rep Robin Kelly (IL-02), member of the Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee, forcefully questioned UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley over his company's authorization process. Over the last five years, there's been an increase in reports of inappropriate AI authorization denials by Unite  more

House Resolution Highlights CRNAs' Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care
ROSEMONT, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology issued the following news release: * * * House Resolution Highlights CRNAs' Essential Role in Expanding Access to Anesthesia Care * Rosemont, Ill. (AANA) - In honor of National CRNA Week (Jan. 18-24, 2026), members of the U.S. House of Representatives Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), Dave Joyce (R-OH), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Paul Tonko (D-NY) again introduced a bipartisan House Resolution on the H  more

IDPH Responds to Federal WHO Withdrawal With New Efforts Aimed at Keeping Illinoisans Safe
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * IDPH Responds to Federal WHO Withdrawal with New Efforts Aimed at Keeping Illinoisans Safe Department details year-long efforts to ensure residents remain informed, protected, and prepared for health risks despite federal uncertainty * Today, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) marked the one-year anniversary of the federal government announcing their inte  more

Industry Leaders Gather at NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast During Toronto International Boat Show
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Industry Leaders Gather at NMMA Canada Industry Breakfast During Toronto International Boat Show * NMMA Canada hosted its annual Industry Breakfast in conjunction with the Toronto International Boat Show on Jan. 20, bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and boating enthusiasts to highlight the state of Canada's recreational boating industry. N  more

ISSCR Develops Roadmap to Accelerate Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Therapies to Patients
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The International Society for Stem Cell Research issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ISSCR Develops Roadmap to Accelerate Pluripotent Stem Cell-Derived Therapies to Patients "Charting the Translational Pathway: ISSCR Best Practices for the Development of PSC-Derived Therapies," offers insights into the comprehensive, globally informed guide to navigating the complex journey from laboratory discovery to approved therapy. * The Internationa  more

JLL Named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies List for 10th Consecutive Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release: * * * JLL named to Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies list for the 10th consecutive year Firm maintains decade-long recognition for industry excellence and corporate reputation * JLL, a leading global commercial real estate and investment management company, today announced it has been named to Fortune magazine's 2026 World's Most Admired Companies list  more

John Deere Expands Model Year 2027 Tillage Portfolio With Sizes & Autonomy Ready Tools
MOLINE, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Deere and Co., a manufacturer of agricultural, construction, forestry machinery and diesel engines, issued the following news release: * * * John Deere Expands Model Year 2027 Tillage Portfolio With New Sizes and Autonomy Ready Tools Portfolio updates give farmers more ways to prepare fields efficiently. * John Deere (NYSE: DE) announced a series of model year 2027 (MY27) tillage updates, expanding its portfolio and offering customers more flexibility across a b  more

Litigators of the Week: Following Up a Record Patent Defense Win for Samsung With Walk-Away Settlement for Applied Materials
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Litigators of the Week: Following Up a Record Patent Defense Win for Samsung With Walk-Away Settlement for Applied Materials * Lawyers Adam Alper and Mike De Vries participated in a Q&A as part of The American Lawyer Litigation Daily's "Litigator of the Week" feature. Kirkland was recognized for its recent win for Applied Materials in a lawsuit involving a pair of t  more

Maternal Health Matters: Our Commitment to Compassionate Care for Mothers and Babies in Ascension Illinois
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following statement: * * * Maternal Health Matters: Our Commitment to Compassionate Care for Mothers and Babies in Ascension Illinois Maternal health is the foundation of healthy families and strong communities. From prenatal care through childbirth and the postpartum period, mothers need access to timely, high-quality, and compassionate care to support both their well-being and that of  more

Md. A.G. Brown Demands Action From XAI Over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general today demanded that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating noncon  more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Amicus Brief Challenging Militarized and Illegal Deployments in Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today, joining a coalition of 20 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Minnesota's lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin C  more

Missouri Chamber backs legislation to increase startup investment
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber backs legislation to increase startup investment * January 23, 2026 Less than a minute read The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation aimed at encouraging private investment in startup businesses across Missouri. Known as the Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act, SB 1004 is sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R  more

NAM Appoints NMMA President/CEO to Council of Manufacturing Associations Board
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NAM Appoints NMMA President/CEO to Council of Manufacturing Associations Board * The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) recently announced new leadership for its Council of Manufacturing Associations (CMA) at the CMA 2026 Winter Leadership Conference, including the appointment of Frank Hugelmeyer, NMMA president and CEO, to the Council's 2026 boar  more

NMMA, Progressive Ring NYSE Closing Bell to Spotlight Recreational Boating and Boat Shows
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA, Progressive Ring NYSE Closing Bell to Spotlight Recreational Boating and Boat Shows * On Wednesday, NMMA and Progressive Insurance(r) (NYSE: PGR) participated in the Closing Bell(r) ceremony at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to mark opening day of the 2026 Discover Boating New York Boat Show(r), in partnership with Progressive, and to highlight t  more

Northwestern University: Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter
EVANSTON, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Wood burning in homes drives dangerous air pollution in winter * Only 2% of U.S. homes rely on wood as their primary heating source * But residential wood burning accounts for 22% of fine particulate matter in winter air * Researchers estimate 8,600 premature deaths per year are associated with wood-burning fireplaces, furnaces and stoves * People of color burn less wood yet disproportionatel  more

NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * NPNA Denounces Trump's Racially Targeted Raids Against Somali and Other African-Born Refugees in Maine, Across the Nation By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The National Partnership for New Americans (NPNA) vehemently denounces the Trump administration's escalating raids in Maine, which indiscriminately target Black and brown immigrants and resettled former refugees. By targeting roo  more

OpenAI Head Nayak Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Committee
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee released the following testimony by Chaya Nayak, head of certifications and jobs platform at OpenAI, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America": * * * Thank you, Chairman Walberg, Ranking Member Scott, and Members of the Committee. My name is Chaya Nayak, and I serve as Head of Certifications and the Jobs Platform at OpenAI. In this role, I oversee our efforts to help people build AI skills, demonstr  more

Preventing Property Damage During Extreme Winter Weather & How to Be Prepared for the Insurance Claim Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Preventing Property Damage During Extreme Winter Weather & How to Be Prepared for the Insurance Claim Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Large portions of the country are forecast to experience extreme winter weather this weekend, which could cause damage to property in the form of frozen pipes bursting, downed trees or tree limbs, and potentially collap  more

Protect Our Care: Hospital Crisis Watch - American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts
WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: American Health Care in Free Fall as 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Amid Trump-GOP Medicaid Cuts Protect Our Care's Hospital Crisis Watch Map Now Tracks 700 Providers at Risk or Closing Due to the Trump-GOP Health Care Crisis * While billionaires and big corporations bask in the GOP-engineered bonanza of wealth created for the top 1%, the American health care system is in free fall. In Kansas,   more

Rep. Kelly voted no on ICE funding
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly voted no on ICE funding * Rep. Kelly votes for three-bill minibus, which includes her maternal health bills and community project funds WASHINGTON - U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (IL-02), who is leading impeachment efforts against Secretary Kristi Noem, voted against the Homeland Security funding bill that provides more money to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. "Secretary Noem has we  more

Schakowsky, Joyce Celebrate National CRNA Week with Bipartisan Resolution
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Schakowsky, Joyce Celebrate National CRNA Week with Bipartisan Resolution * Full Text of Resolution (PDF) WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Representatives Jan Schakowsky (IL - 09) and Dave Joyce (OH - 14) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing National Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) Week, which takes place January 18 - 24, 2026. National CRNA Week celebrates the more than 75,  more

Scientists unearth 2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil in Ethiopia
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 23 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Scientists unearth 2.6-million-year-old hominin fossil in Ethiopia * In a new paper published in Nature, a team led by University of Chicago paleoanthropologist Zeresenay Alemseged reported the discovery of the first Paranthropus specimen from the Afar region of Ethiopia, more than 600 miles north of the genus' previous northernmost occurrence. Paranthropus is one of the many types of hominins-now-exti  more

This Week, Republicans Showed Us Who They're Really Working For: Anti-Abortion Extremists
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * This Week, Republicans Showed Us Who They're Really Working For: Anti-Abortion Extremists * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: January 23, 2026 Everyday Americans are grappling with skyrocketing health care costs, losing their insurance altogether, and deep economic uncertainty. Families and commun  more

Treating Cancer With Medication Before Surgery Continues to Increase, Report Shows
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 24 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Treating Cancer with Medication Before Surgery Continues to Increase, Report Shows Second annual report from the National Cancer Database shows a notable increase in the use of medication therapies such as chemotherapy and immunotherapy to treat cancer before surgery Key Takeaways * New report shows growing use of medications, such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and hormone ther  more

Troutman Pepper Locke Partners John Lynch, Jason Manning, and Ethan Ostroff Recognized as Coastal Virginia Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Partners John Lynch, Jason Manning, and Ethan Ostroff Recognized as Coastal Virginia Magazine's 2026 Top Lawyers * VIRGINIA BEACH - Coastal Virginia Magazine has named three Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys to its 2026 Top Lawyers list. The winners are selected through a peer-to-peer survey in the legal field to identify attorneys who exemplify excel  more

Unions and Small Businesses Unite to Challenge Unlawful, Politically-Driven Funding Freeze to Child Care and Family Assistance
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) issued the following news release: * * * Unions and Small Businesses Unite to Challenge Unlawful, Politically-Driven Funding Freeze to Child Care and Family Assistance * Trump-Vance Administration Continues Pattern of Illegally Weaponizing Government Funding Against Perceived Political Opponents San Francisco, Calif. - Two of the nation's largest unions of public emplo  more

WTAS: HHS Bars Research Using Human Fetal Tissue from Elective Abortions and Other Departmental Actions
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: HHS Bars Research Using Human Fetal Tissue from Elective Abortions and Other Departmental Actions * On January 23, 2026, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) ended the permitted use of human fetal tissue from elective abortion in agency-funded research. The new policy advances the Trump Administration's priorities to uphold the sanctity of human life and mo  more