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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal and the State of Florida File Landmark Petition to Unleash American Energy Dominance and Lower Energy Prices for the American People * America First Legal (AFL) has filed a landmark petition on behalf of the State of Florida and Last Energy, Inc., urging the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) to unleash American energy, curb bureaucratic  more

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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * At FTC's Request, Court Halts Operations of Deceptive Health Care Telemarketers * At the Federal Trade Commission's request, a U.S. district court in Florida has temporarily stopped the operations of a web of companies and individuals that the FTC alleges caused tens of millions of dollars in harm through the deceptive marketing of health care plans. According to the Commission's complaint seeking   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 23 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson stands up to woke ideology in the classroom * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is leading a 21-state friend-of-the-court brief to defend a South Carolina legal provision prohibiting public schools from teaching students that one race or sex is inherently superior to another, or that an individual, by virtue of his or her race or sex, is  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Chairman Mast on President Trump's Expansion of the Mexico City Policy to Ensure U.S. Foreign Assistance Protects Life Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Brian Mast issued the following statement in support of President Trump's expanded Mexico City policy which ensures U.S. foreign assistance does not subsidize for abortion,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * CHIPLEY-BASED PHYSICAL THERAPY PRACTICE PAYS OVER $750,000 TO RESOLVE FALSE CLAIMS ACT LITIGATION PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Absolute Physical & Aquatic Therapy, LLC; Chipley Physical Therapy, LLC; Ruben Laurel; and Lorrie Laurel have agreed to pay $754,722.88 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act ("FCA") by knowingl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Features NLC CEO Clarence E. Anthony on The 351 Podcast * Washington, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Clarence E. Anthony, NLC's CEO and Executive Director, in conversation with leaders from the Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) on The 351 Podcast. Anthony joine  more

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * City Commission approves $1.4M for Heartwood affordable housing The Gainesville City Commission voted at its meeting Thursday, Jan. 15 to allocate $1.4 million for the construction of new affordable housing in the Heartwood community off Southeast Eighth Avenue. The funding would come from the Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area (GCRA), the city's economic development departm  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Praises Military Investments in Appropriation Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Patronis praises House passage of H.R. 7148, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, which delivers key investments for Northwest Florida and the nation's military. The legislation includes $3 million in improvements to a one-mile section of roadway leading to Naval Air Station (NAS) Pensacola, a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Preventi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Diaz-Balart Applauds House Passage of Final FY26 Appropriations Package Delivering for American Priorities While Cutting Wasteful Spending Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and member of the Defense Subcommittee, issued the following statement after House passage of H.R. 7148 (link is external), which funds the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 23 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Court Orders Florida Division of Emergency Management to Comply with Friends of the Everglades Public Records Requests on ICE Detention Center Florida and federal agencies have been withholding information to avoid complying with federal environmental law * Tallahassee, FL -- In a court hearing today, Friends of the Everglades continued its legal fight to get public records about the  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

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University researcher provides new insight into economic outcomes of the U.S. space race * A Florida State University economics professor's latest research offers a new perspective on the long-held belief that the space race of the 1950s and 60s served as a primary engine for broad American economic growth. Shawn Kantor, FSU L. Charles Hilton Jr. Distinguished Professor of Economic Pros  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island posted the following news release: * * * Former Zynex, Inc. Executives Charged with Health Care and Securities Fraud and Related Offenses A federal grand jury in Rhode Island has returned an indictment, unsealed today, charging the former Chief Executive Officer and Chief Operating Officer of Zynex, Inc., a medical device company, with conspiracy to commit health care fraud, securities fraud,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Supports Final FY26 Spending Package Putting Defense First And Strengthening Infrastructure * Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, today voted in favor of the final package of Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bills, completing the House's work on all 12 funding measures. The package includes the Defense, Homeland Security, Labor-Health and Hum  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU earns 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification * Florida State University has once again received the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a prestigious designation awarded by the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching that recognizes institutional commitment to community engagement. This is the third time FSU has earned the hon  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * GAINESVILLE MAN SENTENCED TO OVER 22 YEARS IN PRISON FOR DRUG AND GUN CRIMES COMMITTED WHILE ON FEDERAL SUPERVISION GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA - Dovico Raynard Miles, a/k/a "Vico," 47, of Gainesville, Florida, was sentenced to a total of 270 months in prison after pleading guilty to narcotics and firearm offenses as well as violating the ter  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Holland & Knight Establishes ITAR and Defense Trade Compliance Team WASHINGTON, D.C. - Holland & Knight has launched a new International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Defense Trade Compliance Team to help clients manage issues in this increasingly complex, expanding and scrutinized area. The team's creation follows a substantial increase in defense trade and a notable  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Presses Health Insurance CEOs on Rising Health Care Costs, Calls for Prevention and Affordability * "The U.S. Is Spending More Dollars On Health Care, And We're Getting Sicker as a Nation." Highlights Unsustainable Health Care Spending, Consolidation and Need for Prevention-focused Care WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan, Vice Chairman of the House Ways and Means Commi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott Joins Fox Business to Call for Immediate Passage of His More Affordable Care Act to Make Health Care Great Again * 'Expanding Choices, Increasing Transparency, and Empowering Families to Take Control of Their Health Care' WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott joined Fox Business' Mornings with Maria this morning to discuss his More Affo  more

FORT PIERCE, Florida, Jan. 24 -- Indian River State College issued the following news release: * * * What Really Happened in 1776? Fielden Institute Reveals the Dramatic Story Behind America's Founding Document Event Details: * Event Name: Divided Minds and the Birth of the Declaration * Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 * Time: 10:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. * Location: Indian River State College, Massey Campus, Room V-110, Fort Pierce, FL * Cost: Free (reservations required) * Registrat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission instituted a review investigation to determine if revoking the antidumping duty order on fresh tomatoes from Mexico would likely lead to continued or recurring material injury to the U.S. industry. This "changed circumstances" review follows a request filed on May 9, 2025, by the Bioparques Group, which argued that significant shifts in the market have occurred since the last major review in 2019. The requestors cited several de  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR HAITIAN AMERICANS * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES:  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES CALLS FOR EXTENSION OF TPS FOR HAITIAN AMERICANS * Yesterday, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined Congressional Black Caucus Chair Rep. Yvette D. Clarke at a press conference to introduce her Haitian Women and Girls Peace and Security Resolution and press the Trump administration for an extension of TPS for Haitian Americans. LEADER JEFFRIES: As Members of the New Yor  more

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 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 their babies. Despite  more

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 Florida * 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 their ba  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 24 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * During the Detroit Auto Show, Mike Rogers Trashed U.S. Auto Workers and Refused to Stand Up to China As the Detroit Auto Show wraps this weekend, a recap of how multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers has spent the past week: Rather than supporting Michigan's automakers, Rogers doubled down on his claim that there's no longer a "Big Three" in Michigan and trashed tens o  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia posted the following news release: * * * New Jersey Woman Sentenced to Prison for COVID-19 Bank Fraud and Money Laundering Scheme Kisha Sutton, 45, of Jersey City, New Jersey, was sentenced on January 15, 2026, to two years in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, and ordered to pay $184,014.04 in restitution for aiding and abetting bank fraud and aiding and a  more

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University Earns "Community Engagement" Carnegie Classification Nova Southeastern University (NSU) has been given the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, becoming the only large, professions-focused university in the country to hold Community Engagement, Highest-Level Research, and Opportunity classifications. The Carnegie Classifications ar  more

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

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Pasco County Woman Sentenced to 16 Years for Trafficking Fentanyl and Methamphetamine * Tampa, FL - Lizbet Sanchez-Alvear (29, Dade City) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Virginia M. Hernadez Covington to 16 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute fentanyl and methamphetamine. Judge Covington also sentenced Cecelia Yalitza Ruiz (29, Dade  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * How public schools measure capacity for K-12 open enrollment transfers Far too many public school districts are blocking transfer students they could easily accommodate. By Jude Schwalbach, Senior Policy Analyst With the vast majority of K-12 students attending public schools, it's crucial to continue expanding school choice in ways that benefit them. Since 2020, states have significantly expand  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Anna Paulina Luna Introduces Bill to Ban Wall Street from Buying Single-Family Homes * Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna introduced new legislation to stop large institutional investors and corporate giants from buying up America's single-family homes, a practice that has priced everyday families out of homeownership and fueled skyrocketing housing costs. The bill bans corp  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

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Shareholders Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton Earn Board Certification in Health Law by Texas Board of Legal Specialization * HOUSTON - Jan. 23, 2026 - Charles C. Dunham, IV, and Adam H. Laughton, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Health Care & FDA Practice, were recently recognized as Board Certified in Health Law by the Texas Board of  more

NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, Jan. 24 -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Congressional Hearing Highlights Threat to American Seafood Security from Unfair Foreign Seafood Imports SSA commends Rep. Ezell's and Dr. Kingma's testimony on the Crisis Facing American Seafood Producers * On Wednesday, a House Natural Resources Committee hearing focused on the alarming threat unfairly traded foreign seafood imports pose to America's commercial fishe  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * State Investments in Nursing Education Continue to Strengthen UCF's Impact * Ongoing state investments in nursing education are helping UCF expand access to high quality training, graduate more practice- ready nurses, and meet Florida's growing healthcare workforce needs. Since 2022, Florida has invested more than $485 million in nursing education through the Linking Industry to Nursing Educatio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Stippled Studfish Swims Closer to Endangered Species Act Protection ATLANTA-In response to a petition by the Center for Biological Diversity, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined today that the stippled studfish may warrant protection under the Endangered Species Act. This rare freshwater fish is now found only in Alabama.  "It's great news that these dazzling, fr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz Helps Secure Over $1 Billion in 2026 House Defense, Health, Transportation and Housing Funding Package * Washington, DC - U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) secured more than $1 billion in Fiscal Year 2026 federal funding in a critical appropriations package which passed the House yesterday, including millions in funds for cancer research, local road and public   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 24 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * West Virginia joins coalition to protect Section 504 Rule by removing woke Biden-era language that threatened disability funding Today West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is delivering on a promise to protect and return Section 504 to its true purpose--supporting children and adults with disabilities. McCuskey joined a coalition of attorne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: ICE Arrests Worst of Worst Including Murderers, MS-13 Gang Members, and Rapists * See the criminal monsters ICE is removing from your community at wow.dhs.gov WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlights more worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens arrested across the country yesterday, including violent criminal illegal aliens convicted of murde  more