WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12644) on Jan. 26, 2026. The white paper is written by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter, research assistant Daniela E. Lacalle and emergency management and disaster recovery spec  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Writers Guild of America East issued the following news release: * * * 2026 Writers Guild Awards: Nominations Announced * New York and Los Angeles - Writers Guild of America East (WGAE) and Writers Guild of America West (WGAW) have announced nominations for outstanding achievement in screenwriting, television, streaming, news, radio/audio, and promotional writing during 2025. Winners will be honored at the 78th Annual Guild Awards on Sunda  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 27 [Category: Medical] -- The American Association for Cancer Research posted the following news release: * * * AACR Announces Fellows of the AACR Academy Class of 2026 * PHILADELPHIA - The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) today announced its newly elected 2026 class of Fellows of the AACR Academy. The Fellows of the AACR Academy was established to honor scientists, clinicians, and physician-scientists whose visionary work has reshaped the la  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * Air Force advances statewide PFAS cleanup across New Mexico At Cannon Air Force Base near Clovis, New Mexico, the Department of the Air Force has treated more than 125 million gallons of PFAS impacted water. To put that in perspective, the average railroad tank car can hold up to 34,500 gallons. It would take 3,623 such tank cars in a train 41 miles long to mo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that it is further postponing the effective date of its 2024 Horse Protection final rule. Initially scheduled for February 1, 2025, the remaining provisions of the rule will now take effect on December 31, 2026. This decision follows a complex series of legal challenges in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas. On January 31, 2025, the court vacated several  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: National Defense] -- The Association of the U.S. Army posted the following news: * * * Army Announces New Equestrian MOS * A new Army equestrian MOS, designated as 08H, is set to replace the military horseman identifier D2 as the service creates a specialized career path dedicated to the professional care of military working equines, the Army announced in a news release. The new MOS, which goes into effect on March 3, is open to infantry NCOs from se  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Abortionist for Sending Pills that Kill Unborn Babies into Texas * Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Debra Lynch, a Delaware-based nurse practitioner, who operates an extremist group known as Her Safe Harbor that ships abortion drugs into Texas. In direct violation of Texas law, Her Safe Harbor routinely sends mifepristone and misoprost  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Jan. 27, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in December in 6 states and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-one states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 8 states had decreases, and 21 states had little change. The national un  more

SEGUIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news: * * * Boldly Forward: TLU Launches New Strategic Plan A university's strategic plan is a combination of things: a vision for the future, actionable steps to get there, and a guiding light--a sort of compass to keep things on track over a given period of time. This year, Texas Lutheran University celebrates the conclusion of its previous strategic plan, TLU 2025, which successfully guided the university from 2020 th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration Population growth in the United States has slowed significantly with an increase of only 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the new Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This was the nation's slowest population growth since the ea  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Cruz: NTSB Affirms Need to Pass ROTOR Act Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, in a statement recognized the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB)'s findings and safety recommendations in its investigation of the midair collision involvin  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Climate-risk scores shape billion-dollar decisions, and new study says science behind them needs to be more transparent * When families decide where to buy a home, when cities approve new development or when governments decide where to invest billions in resilience, they increasingly turn to climate-risk scores for guidance. But how trustworthy are those projections, and how should different users interpret  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green to Hold Press Conference on Minneapolis Shootings, DHS, ICE, and Presidential Accountability * (Houston, TX) -Today, Congressman Al Green, a Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, will hold a press conference to address the recent shootings and killings in Minneapolis, Minnesota involving federal immigration enforcement, and to raise serious concerns regarding the funding  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Calls for the Immediate Resignation of U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, Reiterates Calls for Independent Investigation into the Actions of ICE * Contact: Alexis Torres (link sends email) Washington D.C.-Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released the following statement calling for the immediate resignation of U.S. Department of Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Introduces Bill to End Potential Federal Coercion on Local Police and Restore Community Trust * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) introduced the Restoring Community Trust Act of 2026, legislation aimed at stopping the federal government from compelling state and local governments to act as extensions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 34 States And D.C. Between December 2024 And December 2025; 20 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In December * Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:43 Texas and Hawaii Have Highest 12-Month Increases, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Declines in 2025; Arizona and Montana Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Minnesota Has the Worst   more

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Hosts State and Global Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum * L to R: Bogason, Hudson, Stewart, Warren, Young On Jan. 21, Samford University's Cumberland School of Law welcomed an impressive delegation of judicial leaders for the 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum with a discussion titled "Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Su  more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 27 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Curious Kids: USU Interpreter and Scientist Team to Create Science-Learning Magic for Children * If you were recruiting an ambassador to get kids excited about science, you might not immediately think of the homely hagfish. Eel-shaped with tentacles and a protruding mouth, the primitive marine creature, which emits gooey slime to foil predators, presents a menacing appearance. And yet, the unusual sea critter is  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Virginia Circuit Court Ruling on Commonwealth's Effort to Give Virginians A Chance to Vote for Fair Elections * Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after a lower court in Virginia ruled against the Commonwealth's action to allow Virginia voters - not politicians - to decide on a temporary measure to ensure free and fair congr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst, a senior fellow with De Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * Abortion is an important subject of intense interest, debate and legislative action among the people of the United States and their ele  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson Life Sciences Recipe Creation for Faster Time to Market * New DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool automates batch record creation for workflow execution, reducing timelines from months to days AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 27, 2026) - Emerson, a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Energy Secretary Secures New England and Texas Grids Amid Winter Storm Fern Secretary Wright issues emergency orders to keep the New England and Texas grids stable, save lives, and lower costs during Winter Storm Fern * The U.S. Department of Energy today issued two emergency orders to mitigate blackouts in New England and Texas during Winter Storm Fern. Issued pursuant to Section   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Jan. 27-Feb. 1 * * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) heads to Lawrence ahead of No. 13 BYU at No. 14 Kansas * No. 23 Alabama at No. 19 Florida headlines ESPN on ABC Sunday (1 p.m. ET) * Undefeated No. 24 Miami (OH) hosts UMass Tuesday night on ESPNU ES  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Announces Millions in Community Investment Programs Funding for 2026 * DALLAS, TEXAS, January 27, 2026-The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) is committing millions in funding through its 2026 Community Investment programs to strengthen housing and economic development across its five-state   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Approves Historic Amount of Emergency Declarations in Record Time to Supplement State-Led Response Activities The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA encourage residents to follow local officials as severe winter weather threats increase * Under the direction of the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA is  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Jan. 22 -- The University of New Hampshire School of Law issued the following news: * * * First in the Nation: NH's 1776 Constitution to the Present Six months before the national Declaration of Independence, NH inked its first Constitution. Join the Rudman Center and NH Humanities for a conversation on the NH Constitution's enduring significance. Hear unique stories about NH's bold break from the Crown, look through the lens of "originalism," and see how NH's frequent  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Launches Investigation Into H-1B Visa Abuse * Governor Greg Abbott today directed all Texas state agencies and universities to freeze new H-1B visa petitions and launch a review of current H-1B visa program use. "The economy of Texas should work for the benefit of Texas workers and Texas employers," reads the directive. "In light of recent reports of abuse in the federal H-1B visa   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Hot take: The National Rifle Association agrees with Governor Newsom What you need to know: The Trump administration continues to trample our basic Constitutional rights. * While President Trump today doubled down on claims that individuals "can't walk with guns," two unlikely allies have come together -- Governor Gavin Newsom and the National Rifle Association (NRA)  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: The NewsOne article, titled "Rep. Al Green, Scott Turner, And Black On Blackface Crime," * The NewsOne article below, titled "Rep. Al Green, Scott Turner, And Black On Blackface Crime," speaks for itself. You can access the article by clicking the link here (link is external). *** Original text here: https://algreen.house.gov/media/press-releases/case-you-missed-it-newsone-arti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Louisiana Attorney General Elizabeth Murrill from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * Dobbs Returned to the States the Ability to Protect Life, but the Biden FDA Thwarted that Promise by Allowing Mail-Order Abortion Drugs The United States Supreme Court "return[ed] the issue of abortion to the peo  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University names engineering department after longtime professor Dr. Victor Zaloom By April Thompson Lamar University has formally named its Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering in honor of longtime faculty member Dr. Victor A. Zaloom, recognizing more than four decades of leadership, mentorship and philanthropy. The Texas State University System Board of Regents approved the naming during a Nove  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation Eliminates Financial Barriers to Critical Breast Imaging, Would Help Thousands Across Alabama Afford Care They Require * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction, Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation In Tennessee Seeks To Increase Access To Genetic Testing * Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Representative Rick Scarbrough (R-Oak   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Measles Outbreak in South Carolina Surpasses West Texas, Spreads Across State Lines * A rapidly growing measles outbreak in South Carolina has now sickened at least 789 people -surpassing the 2025 West Texas outbreak and making it one of the largest U.S. measles outbreaks in decades. Health officials confirmed 89 new cases since Friday alone, signaling the outbreak is far from contained. T  more

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * MICC and ACC collaborate on innovative contracting solutions By Maj. David Vance, 419th Contracting Support Brigade RALEIGH-DURHAM, N.C.-Leaders from the 419th Contracting Support Brigade, Mission and Installation Contracting Command, attended a leader professional development session Jan. 21, 2026, hosted by the Army Research Laboratory, focused on expanding the use of innovative contrac  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- A collective group of Attorneys General from multiple states and Harris County, Texas, expressed their concerns in a public comment letter submitted to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regarding its Draft Programmatic Environmental Assessment (PEA) for drone package delivery operations in the United States. The PEA includes an assessment that they argue fails to adequately evaluate the potentially significant environmental impacts associated with the widespread us  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Neuropathic bladder patients face complications after hip surgery * DALLAS - Jan. 27, 2026 - Patients with neuropathic bladder (NB), a condition in which nerve damage affects bladder function, have a significantly higher risk of joint infections, blood clots, and other adverse events after receiving total hip replacement (THR), UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers foun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW REPORT: Darrell Issa Wants to "Eliminate Obamacare Entirely" * "Issa voted 17 times to abolish the ACA." - American Journal News A new report exposes Darrell Issa's decades-long crusade to abolish, defund, and dismantle the Affordable Care Act - and now, he's saying the quiet part out loud. After voting against stopping health care costs from "quadrupl[ing]" for his consti  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Greenland by the Numbers The key facts behind the world's largest island By Sam Zickar President Trump has renewed his push to acquire Greenland, calling it essential to United States national security. Denmark and Greenland have thus far rejected any proposals to formally make Greenland a U.S. territory, with 85 percent of Greenlanders opposing   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Historic rise of 'new generation' in Congress as Republicans target Hispanic voters In case you missed it, a new report shows how House Republicans' rising generation of Hispanic candidates are making inroads with Hispanic communities to expand our majority in the House. "Republicans aren't just talking about earning the trust of Hispanic voters, we're doing the wor  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Online graduate engineering program remains number one in Texas Texas A&M's Online Master's in Engineering program ranked number one in Texas, and ninth in the nation, according to U.S. News & World Report. By Alyssa Schaechinger Texas A&M University's College of Engineering is ranked No. 1 in Texas and No. 9 overall for its online graduate engineering program in the 2026 U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * South Carolina Measles Outbreak Now Officially Worst in Decades As Trump Administration Doubles Down On Anti-Vax Agenda As reported by CNN: "The fast-growing measles outbreak in South Carolina is now the largest in the United States since the disease was declared eliminated in this country more than two decades ago. With 789 cases reported as of Tuesday, the South Carolina outbreak surpassed a massive outbreak in Texas a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: * * * The Rebuilders: AFCEC NDR marks major construction milestones in 2025 By Christine Alombro Walker, Air Force Civil Engineer Center TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. - The Air Force Civil Engineer Center's Natural Disaster Recovery Division is building on the momentum of a successful 2025, where it achieved significant milestones, managing over 60 military construction proje  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Hosts Meeting with USDA Leadership, NWS Working Group * SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS - Today, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) hosted a New World Screwworm Working Group meeting and was joined by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Under Secretary of Marketing and Regulatory Programs, Dudley Hoskins, and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Deputy Director,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Mfume & Sessions introduce Vote By Mail Tracking Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Kweisi Mfume (D-MD-07) and U.S. Congressman Pete Sessions (R-TX-17) introduced bipartisan legislation to increase the transparency of mail-in ballots, boosting confidence in our elections and helping Americans verify that their votes are counted. The Vote By Mail Tracking Act would add an officia  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice online programs climb in US News & World Report rankings, led by top-tier computer science and MBA offerings * Rice University's online graduate programs earned significant gains in the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings, with strong upward movement across engineering, computing and business disciplines. The 2026 rankings underscore Rice's growing national profile for deliverin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Sen. Ossoff Investigation Uncovers Over 1,000 Credible Reports of Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention * Sen. Ossoff's investigation had previously uncovered reports of abuse of pregnant women and children in immigration detention This is an external link & medical neglect and denial of adequate food or water This is an external link Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's investigat  more

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA professor provides Deep East Texas economic outlook for state journal University Marketing Communications Despite economic uncertainty in the U.S., East Texans can look forward to growth in 2026, according to a recent Texas Real Estate Research Center article written by Dr. Mikhail Kouliavtsev, professor and chair of Stephen F. Austin State University's Department of Economics and Finance a  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Senior capstone projects excel in Virtual Project Showcase With ample sponsor support, the showcase awarded over $20,000 in prizes to students in the College of Engineering for their senior capstone projects. By David Cook At the end of the 2025 fall semester, Texas A&M University engineering students presented their senior capstone projects in the annual Virtual Project Showc  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Texas drought, shifting markets shape 2026 crop outlook * Texas row crop producers are heading into planting season amid early weather uncertainty, shifting price relationships in major commodities, and ongoing economic pressure from high input costs, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service economists. While timely rai  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Insurance Rates Stabilized in 2025 * Insurance prices for Texas drivers rose by less than one percent in 2025, and homeowners rates rose by just 4.3% the same year, according to new data released by the Texas Department of Insurance. It's the clearest sign that insurance increases from 2022 to 2024 were driven by unique external factors: 40  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Texas Leads Nation For 2025 Job Gains * Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas as America's jobs leader as the state gained the most nonfarm jobs in the nation in 2025 and set new records for total nonfarm jobs, the number of Texans working, and the size of the Texas labor force based on December labor market estimates. "Texas is America's jobs leader because Texas is where free enterprise fl  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Texas Tech Researchers Explore Links Between Power Reliability and Economy Rawls College professors analyzed how power interruptions affect regional economic growth and housing prices. By Jayden Smith Most Texans who have resided in the state for the past five years will surely remember the catastrophic winter freeze of February 2021 that lasted nearly nine days, burst water pipes and left approximately 10 mil  more

IRVING, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The MGM Slam Presented By Capital One and The CW Network Announce Broadcast Rights Agreement * Taylor Fritz, Tommy Paul, Casper Ruud, Nick Kyrgios, Joao Fonseca, Gael Monfils, Lorenzo Musetti and Alexander Bublik to Take the Court Hall of Famer Ted Robinson and Tennis Host Chris McKendry Will Call the Action from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas Sunday,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Tri-Star Group has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, voicing strong support for the proposed Energy Leasing draft of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Management's oil and gas leasing program. The organization emphasized the crucial role of energy leasing in ensuring a predictable and supportive framework for the offshore energy sector, which they believe is essential for maintaining a robust workforce. According   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Trump Accounts: List of Companies and Individuals Providing Additional Contributions Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, also known as the Working Families Tax Cut. In addition to the $1,000 per child provided by the U.S. Treasury, private individuals and companies have also announced additional contributions to the accounts. Americans for Tax Reform is tracking  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Turning Produced Water into a Strategic Lithium Resource * Lithium is the driving force behind electric vehicles and energy storage systems. As demand accelerates and supply chains are increasingly under pressure, new technologies and sources of supply will be essential to keep pace with demand for this strategic mineral, inc  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Army Installation Management Command issued the following news: * * * US Army World Class Athlete Program to send sizable contingent to the 2026 Winter Olympics By Steve Warns, U.S. Army IMCOM Public and Congressional Affairs JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas -- The United States Army World Class Athlete Program will be well-represented in the 2026 Winter Olympics from Feb. 6-22 in Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy. Six Soldier-Athletes --   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury Release Joint Fact Sheet on Historic Education Freedom Tax Credit * As the Trump Administration continues its celebrations of National School Choice Week, the U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury today released a joint fact sheet on the Education Freedom Tax Credit that was created by President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Best Online Programs Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today published the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Developed to provide prospective students with a data-driven path to advancing their career and knowledge, the new evaluatio  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH transportation engineering team advances to regional finals of international NHTSA Enhanced Safety of Vehicles student competition By Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is gaining national attention for its growing leadership in transportation safety and engineering innovation, as a team of UAH students has been selected a finalist  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 28 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: * * * Walking the line: Intensive course teaches students to navigate U.S.-Mexico border law On the morning of January 13, a group of UCLA School of Law students enjoyed a rare opportunity to visit the Mexican consulate in Los Angeles. There, they observed lawyers who were hard at work on many of the most pressing immigration matters. They also received a special briefing r  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Psychologist Explores Reducing Anxiety Among Survivors of Sexual Assault Sexual Violence Can Lead to PTSD and Alcohol Use Disorder By Laurie Fickman, 713-743-8454, lafickma@Central.UH.EDU A psychologist at the University of Houston is providing guidance to improve the mental health of victims of sexual violence, recognized by major health organizations as a public health crisis with serious imp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The University of Tennessee Knoxville campus announced the completion of an inventory of associated funerary objects recovered from Roane County, Tennessee. The findings establish a cultural affiliation between the objects and several tribal nations, including the Cherokee Nation and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The collection consists of five lots of objects found with or near ancestors at the Wright's Bend site. These items were recovered in June 2003 by the uni  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * Online Graduate Business Programs Rank Among Nation's Elite By Jimmie Markham The Naveen Jindal School of Management at The University of Texas at Dallas strengthened its reputation as one of the nation's leading schools for online graduate business education. Five Jindal School programs earned top-10 spots in their respective categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Online Progr  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * US News rankings place Texas A&M online programs among best in nation * Online programs for professional and graduate students at Texas A&M University are among the best in the nation, according to the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings released today. Programs in business, engineering, education and nursing all placed in the Top 20, leading the state, nation and Southeastern Con  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 ARLINGTON, Virginia - Beginning this year, the Air Force is introducing Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0, an improved version of our legacy deployment construct, as its new wing unit of action. AEW 2.0 will be implemented in fiscal year 2027. Changes in the global strategic environment over the last several years emphas  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio researchers explore new diagnostic tools, genetic roots for early-onset dementia By Steven Lee Researchers at the new Center for Brain Health at UT Health San Antonio are studying midlife testing for early-onset dementia with blood-based biomarkers to see if they can detect disease activity up to 20 years before symptoms appear. The tests are avai  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * UTA lands top 10 spot in national online rankings * Two online master's programs at The University of Texas at Arlington ranked among the best in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings released today. The College of Education and the College of Nursing and Health Innovation (CONHI) earned national recognition for delivering strong academics t  more

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large.  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB Strategic Communications and Branding team earns prestigious platinum award for rebrand * The Strategic Communications and Branding team at The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) has received international recognition for its creativity and launch of the university's rebrand. The team earned a 2026 Platinum Award for "Body of Work Achievement" from the AVA Digital Awards  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Jan. 28 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley issued the following news: * * * UTRGV professor earns NSF CAREER award to advance innovation in metal additive manufacturing By Maria Gonzalez RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS -- JAN. 27, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley received a five-year, $570,160 Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to support research led by Dr. Farid Ahmed, assistant professor of manu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Van Hollen, Huffman Introduce Bicameral Resolution Recognizing the 40th Anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup * Today, U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) introduced a bicameral resolution recognizing the 40 th anniversary of the International Coastal Cleanup and its immense contributions to protecting oceans and waterways worldwide.  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Weaver to depart Rice, leaves lasting legacy at Moody Center for the Arts * Alison Weaver, the founding Suzanne Deal Booth Executive Director of the Moody Center for the Arts, will leave Rice University this spring to become director of The Grey Art Museum at New York University. Her last day at Rice will be May 1. "This is a wonderful opportunity for Alison that will leverage her passion for the arts, scho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Winter Storm Triggered Nearly 600,000 LBS of Gas Field Air Pollution, State Data Shows * AUSTIN, Texas -Industry data reported to the state shows that the weekend's powerful winter storm triggered 579,000 pounds of additional pollution from 34 gas industry-reported pollution events, according to a Public Citizen review of Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) data. Public Citizen  more