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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Widens Investigation into Fraud in Minnesota's Social Services Programs Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today is expanding the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's investigation into massive fraud in Minnesota's social services program under the watch of Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Jan. 23 -- The Altru Health System issued the following news: * * * CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System Sign Letter of Intent CommonSpirit Health and Altru Health System have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential agreement that would bring CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, along with CHI St. Alexius Health Turtle Lake and CHI St. Alexius Health Garrison, into the Altru system. CommonSpirit and Altru share a vision and commitment to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Supports SCAM Act to Hold Somali Fraudsters in Minnesota Accountable * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) released the following statement after serving as an original cosponsor on the Stop Citizenship Abuse and Misrepresentation (SCAM) Act, introduced by House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06): "Like many Americans, I was appalled to learn of the widespread abuse and scams costi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Defense Appropriations Minibus * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026. Upon passage of the temporary government funding measure, Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement: "As R  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Arrests 3 Ringleaders of St. Paul Church Riot for Federal Crimes * The suspects face federal charges for their attack on churchgoers' religious freedom WASHINGTON - The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Thursday joined the Department of Justice in arresting three individuals in connection with a planned riot at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota on Sunday. On Sunday, January 1  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 17 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota statement on DOJ investigation of Walz, Frey Education Minnesota responded on Saturday to reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has opened a criminal investigation of Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey after the elected leaders called for peaceful, constitutionally projected protest and monitoring of the incursion of federal agents into Minnesota. "The only gover  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN tips off NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop with blockbuster tripleheader * ESPN's 11 th season of NBA Saturday Primetime on ABC presented by Wingstop - the marquee, national NBA game of the week - tips off on Saturday, January 24 with a star-studded tripleheader. The action tips off at 3 p.m. ET as the Philadelphia 76er  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Applauds Return to Regular Order in Appropriations Process * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after passage of the final set of FY26 appropriations bills - Defense; Homeland; Labor, Health and Human Services, Education; and Transportation, Housing and Urban Development - marking the completion of Congress' annual appropriations proce  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) on Jan. 22, 2026, by legislative attorneys Peter G. Berris and Clay Wild: * * * Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment Introduction From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protec  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Announces Bill to Defend Religious Freedom * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced the introduction of a bill to defend religious freedom, SB 113, with prime sponsors Senator Mehlhaff and Representative Odenbach. "Religious freedom is the bedrock of our nation, and we will continue to safeguard every South Dakotan's right to worship freely," said Governor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Trump Administration Escalates Aggressive Immigration Crackdown, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Defends Fourth Amendment, Sounds Alarm on Warrantless Raids and Civil Liberties * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) spoke during debate on the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, H.R. 7147, to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for fiscal year 2026. Congresswoman   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * ILRC: Only Fix Is to Abolish ICE, an Agency Infected with Cruelty and Lawlessness (Washington)--Recent reports have brought to light an ICE memo wrongly permitting ICE agents, in direct violation of the Constitution, to enter private homes without warrants to unlawfully execute Trump's cruel mass deportation agenda. This rogue agency has now created a means (thro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Justice Department's Office on Violence Against Women Hosts 20th Annual Tribal Consultation and Announces Awards of more than $75M in Grants to Support Public Safety in Indian Country On Jan. 21, 2026, the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) convened the 20th Annual Government-to-Government Violence Against Women Tribal Consultation on the lands of the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux (Dakota) Communit  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters posted the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering state officials making good on campaign promises to lower energy bills, and efforts from the federal government to pollute our air and water. Be sure to follow LC  more

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

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

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Minnesota Jobs Stable Over the Month and Grew Over the Year Minnesota's monthly job growth was flat in December and the state's unemployment rate ticked up one-tenth of a percentage point to 4.1%, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). The private sector lost 1,700 jobs be  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR seeks public comments on coastal program assessment, strategy The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is soliciting public comments on the draft 2026-2030 Assessment and Strategy for Minnesota's Lake Superior Coastal Program. The draft document is available on MLSCP's Coastal Enhancement Program webpage. Comments can be shared with the DNR by sending an e  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Mai Vang for California's 7th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Mai Vang for California's 7th Congressional District. Nurses are ready to elect leaders like Mai Vang who are prepared to protect our immigrant neig  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Greg Landsman's Anti-Law Enforcement Agenda and Rhetoric is Dangerous Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman has fully embraced the radical left's extreme anti-law enforcement agenda. His social media tirades full of incendiary language proceeded his vote against funding the federal government in the pursuit of defunding ICE. "Out of touch Democrat Greg Landsman's anti-law enforcement agend  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses applaud general strike, 'ICE OUT' collective action in Minnesota * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following statement ahead of the the Friday, Jan. 23 'ICE out of Minnesota" Day of Action: "National Nurses United stands in full support of the working people of Minnesota who are striking and reducing their economi  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 23 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Congress abolish ICE, invest in health care * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, provided the following response to the House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, and H.R. 7147, the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026: "After a year of constant, unchecked violence and milita  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Oles in the News: St. Olaf rural health program featured on 'Minnesota Public Radio' * This year, St. Olaf College launched an initiative to help address the shortage of emergency responders in rural areas. Featured on Minnesota Public Radio, the Rural Health Care Initiative at St. Olaf creates opportunities for students to work alongside local EMTs in rural communities surrounding the college. Alum Jane Sp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a resolution (H.J.Res. 140) on the congressional disapproval of a rule submitted by the Bureau of Land Management relating to the withdrawal of Cook, Lake and Saint Louis Counties, Minnesota, from the National Forest System. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota: * * * The Administration strongly supports passage of H.J. Res. 140, a joint r  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Rezidor Hotel Group issued the following news release: * * * Radisson Hotel Group expands in Indore with the opening of its first Radisson RED, marking another growth milestone Radisson Hotel Group has announced the opening of Radisson RED Indore, a significant milestone in its expansion across India. Designed to redefine Indore's hospitality scene, the hotel features 115 stylish rooms and suites, an all-day dining restaurant, a state-of-the-art fitness cente  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Miners' Health and Safety Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, " Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, everyone. "And thank you, Assistant Secr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Presses Trump Administration on Reported Plans to Open ICE Detention Center in Shakopee Earlier this month, Rep. Craig attempted to conduct a Congressional oversight visit at the Whipple Federal Building in Minneapolis, but was turned away by DHS officials  * Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig pressed the Trump Administration about recent reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs E  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on Her Vote Against Today's Appropriations Package * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on her vote against today's appropriations package, which includes funding for the Department of Homeland Security. "President Trump has made it his mission to incite chaos and fear in Minnesota. "Through their reckless and lawless IC  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Rep. Grijalva Delivers Remarks at Field Hearing on Trump's Lawless Assaults in Minneapolis ST. PAUL, M.N. -- U.S. Representative Adelita S. Grijalva delivered the following remarks today at a field hearing in Minneapolis titled "Kidnapped and Disappeared: Trump's Deadly Assault on Minnesota." You can view Rep. Grijalva's remarks here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9P6SMZGI  more

DURHAM, North Carolina, Jan. 23 (TNSxrep) -- The Center for Responsible Lending issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * New Report: Minnesota's Cap on Interest Rates Brings Financial Relief to Families St. Paul, Minnesota - With President Trump and Congress discussing a national cap on loan interest rates, the Center for Responsible Lending and Minnesota-based Exodus Lending today released a timely report on a recently enacted state rate cap, "Escape from the Debt Trap: Reli  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 23 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bismarck named top hospital by Forbes * Sanford Bismarck is one of only 253 hospitals in the country to receive a 5-star overall rating BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck Medical Center was recently recognized as a 5-star facility on the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The Forbes Top Hospitals rating system gives insight into the nation's general acute ca  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following fact sheet: * * * Q&A: $85 Billion and Counting * Q: What is the federal government's #1 tool to fight fraud? A: More than a century after President Lincoln first signed the False Claims Act into law, I never could have predicted how effective the Civil War-era amendments I updated in 1986 would become on behalf of the American taxpayer. The so-called Lincoln's Law was enacted in 1863 to combat unscrupulous gover  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Targets Health Care Fraudsters, Pushes Tougher Penalties Senator Ashley Moody is targeting health care fraudsters and pushing for tougher penalties to bring criminals to justice with the introduction of her Punishing Health Care Fraudsters Act. This legislation will enhance harsher financial and criminal penalties for health care fraud. Senator Ashley Moody said  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Deep Dive: Examining the Regulatory and Statutory Barriers to Deep Sea Mining Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held an oversight hearing examining the potential for and challenges of deep-sea mining. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following statement  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Republican Recap: Week of January 19, 2026 * Here's a recap of what Republicans achieved on the House Floor this week: Completing FY26 Government Funding With America First Appropriations Bills To take our final step in funding the government for FY26, House Republicans passed the last four appropriations bills, which further President Trump's America First agenda. T  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) issued the following statement on Thursday following the vote on H. CON. RES. 68: "President Trump's continued military escalation in our Southern Hemisphere is unacceptable. None of the military activities that the President has directed in the Caribbean or Venezuela ha  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Processed Slabs and Methods for Making Same * News Release 26-014 Inv. No(s). 337-TA-1482 Contact: Claire Huber, 202-205-1819 The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain processed slabs and methods for making same. The products at issue in the investigation are desc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following opening remarks on Jan. 22, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Mine Safety and Health Administration": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, everyone. Thank you so much, Assistant Secretary Palmer, for being here today. "Since its inception in 1977, the Mine Safety and Health Administ  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy encourages customers to consider conserving energy as cold weather causes higher wholesale natural gas prices Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills * As cold weather across a significant portion of the U.S. increases demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy would like its customers to be aware of a short-term increase in the price of wholesale natural gas the company  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 24 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy encourages customers to consider conserving energy as cold weather causes higher wholesale natural gas prices Customers can take action to reduce the impact on their energy bills * As cold weather across a significant portion of the U.S. increases demand for natural gas, Xcel Energy would like its customers to be aware of a short-term increase in the price of wholesale natural gas the company  more