AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 24 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Issues Opinion Confirming the Comptroller Office's Full Authority to Stop Taxpayer Funds from Going to Schools Illegally Tied to Terrorists or Foreign Adversaries * Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued an opinion in response to a request regarding the authority of the Texas Education Freedom Accounts ("TEFA") administrator, Kelly Hancock. The opinion raises the quest  more

BOWLING GREEN, Ohio, Jan. 25 -- Bowling Green State University issued the following news: * * * BGSU addresses demand for mental health counselors through highly regarded graduate program Anthony Hunter moved from Texas to Ohio to enroll in the program, valuing its strong reputation and student support * Anthony Hunter was living in Texas and working as a certified music therapist with several years of experience in the field when he decided to pursue a higher goal that would allow him to m  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48646) on Jan. 23, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Their Energy Consumption: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by science and technology policy specialist Ling Zhu and energy policy specialists Martin C. Offutt and Ashley J. Lawson. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY In its simplest form, a data center is a physical facility that houses and runs large computer systems. U.S.  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Jan. 25 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * Moving policy forward: Alumna's legislative victory ensures prosthetic access for every Georgian By Al Weston W hen Georgia College & State University alumna Cristalei Polk ('16) walks into the Georgia State Capitol, she isn't just representing her profession. She's representing her patients. A licensed and certified prosthetist-orthotist practicing in Atlanta, Polk helps patients regain mobility after amp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet released the following testimony by Natural Stone Institute CEO Jim Hieb from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Between a Rock and a Hard Place: Protecting the American Stone Slab Industry From Lawfare": * * * Chairman Issa, Ranking Member Johnson, and members of the Subcommittee--thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today and to share the perspectiv  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Gulf Coast organizations have expressed strong opposition to proposed oil and gas lease sales in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Draft Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This public comment letter highlights significant environmental, health, and economic concerns stemming from further offshore development in the Gulf of Mexico. The coalition, which includes various environmental and community advocacy groups, argues that the  more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 23 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Step Sing's 76th Edition Ramps Up at Samford with Audience Expected to Eclipse 70,000 * Pi Kappa Phi performs a disco-themed show during the 2025 Step Sing competition at Samford University. Having portrayed the Statue of Liberty and a Girl Scout during previous Step Sing competitions, Samford University junior Reagan Reasonover beams about this year's upcoming tribute to another female American ico  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 25 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * How Does Popularity Influence Consumers' Online Music Choices? By Veronica Gonzalez How do consumers choose what to buy on Amazon or what to listen to on Spotify? Do they scroll endlessly through the options, review the ratings or select what is most popular among other viewers? While some studies have examined how product placement and ratings affect consumer behavior on online pla  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- Tessa Aguerro, a 16-year-old CHamoru from San Antonio, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management expressing deep concerns over the proposed deep sea mining activities that threaten the Mariana Islands and Indigenous culture. Aguerro highlights the critical need to protect the cultural heritage and environmental stability of these islands, which hold significant value for her and many others. In her letter, Aguerro reflects on her c  more