WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * "The Voices of America's Mayors are Critical": Mayors Advocate Bipartisan Solutions to National Challenges as 94th Winter Meeting Opens in D.C. * Washington, D.C. - Today, more than 250 bipartisan mayors convened in Washington, D.C. for the U.S. Conference of Mayors 94th Winter Meeting at a critical moment for the country - advancing practical, cross-party leader  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Spring Forecast: Slow Transition to Spring Warmth, Elevated Risk of Floods and Fires * Higher heating bills are likely this spring as lower-than-historical-average temperatures linger in parts of the Northeast and Upper Midwest * Slower transition to springlike weather is forecast across parts of 16 states in the Northeast,  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-OK Praises Governor Stitt for Naming Adria Berry as Secretary of Licensing and Regulation * Jan 28, 2026 by AFP Oklahoma City, OK- Americans for Prosperity Oklahoma (AFP-OK) praised Governor Kevin Stitt and thanked him for his appointment of Adria Berry to the position of Secretary of Licensing and Regulation on Wednesday, a positive step forward for regulatory pol  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Policy * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day in office, President Trump issued a  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Caitlin Clark to Join NBC Sports as Special Contributor for Basketball Night in America Before Sunday Night Basketball Debuts February 1 at Madison Square Garden Two-time WNBA All-Star, 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year, all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I history, and Indiana Fever superstar Clark will be on-site for Lakers-Knicks, Feb. 1, and Knicks-Thunder, March 29, on NBC a  more

LAWTON, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Cameron University issued the following news release: * * * Cameron University's 13th academic festival to focus on impact of artificial intelligence * Artificial intelligence. Some people see it as a blessing... others see it as a curse. Many people find AI a useful tool, relying on it to analyze data, write resumes and map vacation routes. Just as many believe that it kills creativity, steals jobs from human workers, and might someday take over the world. But  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * CEAT alumnus Fazel advances health care solutions for Oklahomans * Media Contact: Desa James | Communications Coordinator | 405-744-2669 | desa.james@okstate.edu For Dr. Ali Fazel, a 1983 doctoral graduate of the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, engineering has always been about people. After more than 35 years leading Accura  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 255 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Women's College GameDay Covered by State Farm (noon ET, ESPN) makes its first stop in Austin for No. 10 Oklahoma-No. 4 Texas * Thursday Primetime features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four storied programs: Kansas-No.   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL SHATTERS RATINGS RECORDS MARKING 24 CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS THE NUMBER ONE NETWORK IN CABLE NEWS * FNC Overtakes CBS with Weekday Primetime Viewers, While 'CBS Evening News' Delivers Lowest-Rated Month of the Century 'Special Report' Beats Debut Month of Tony Dokoupil's 'CBS Evening News' in 15 Major Markets Across the Country NEW YORK - January 28, 2026 -  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk. "Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the B  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Stitt Celebrates National School Choice Week and Directs Establishment of Oklahoma School Choice Hub * OKLAHOMA CITY (January 27, 2026) - As part of National School Choice Week, Governor Kevin Stitt signed an executive order to establish the Oklahoma School Choice Hub within 90 days. This one-stop digital portal will support policymakers in developing and evaluating education policy wh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Stands for Pregnant Students' Rights * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This legislation, of which Graham is a co-sponsor, would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to inform their campuses of the rights and resources available to pregnant student  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * House Completes FY26 Funding While Senate Democrats Threaten Bipartisan Deal They Helped Negotiate The House of Representatives has completed its Article I responsibility by passing all twelve FY26 appropriations bills - six of which have already been signed into law - delivering results and stability to the American people. The remaining   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * A legacy in harmony: Richman family endows music professorship at Case Western Reserve University receives $2 million commitment from alumnus and trustee to boost popular music studies, honoring decades of musical devotion and philanthropy * James S. "Great Neck" Richman (ADL '72) fondly recalls seeing artists such as Janis Joplin and Jim Morrison perform in Cleveland during his time as a student at  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The National Rural Health Association (NRHA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) expressing strong support for an extension of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) data collection. Scheduled to expire on March 31, 2026, the extension is deemed critical for the continuity of maternal health data essential to rural communities across the United States. In its letter, NRHA emphasizes the dwindling a  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds * Media Contact: Stephen Howard | Director of Marketing & Communications | 405-744-4363 | stephen.howard@okstate.edu The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Res  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * OSU economists update 2026 forecast as growth slows, Oklahoma faces energy headwinds The economic outlook continues to be highly uncertain as progress in reducing inflation stalls and the labor market weakens, according to a new forecast report from the Center for Applied Economic Research (CAER) at Oklahoma State University. Drs. Dan Rickman and Hongbo Wang, Spears  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * OSU online programs earn national recognition in 2026 U.S. News rankings * Media Contact: Page Mindedahl | Communications Specialist | 405-744-9782 | page.mindedahl@okstate.edu Ten Oklahoma State University online programs earned national recognition in the "U.S. News and World Report" 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including top 10 placements for online undergraduate business and Master of Bus  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma State University Spears School of Business issued the following news: * * * OSU online programs earn national recognition in 2026 U.S. News rankings Ten Oklahoma State University online programs earned national recognition in the "U.S. News and World Report" 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including top 10 placements for online undergraduate business and Master of Business Administration programs. The 2026 U.S. News Best Online Programs rankings  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Pittman pleads guilty after investigation by Drummond's office State Rep. Ayshia "Ajay" Pittman pleaded guilty today to felony charges related to submitting a forged check to the Oklahoma Ethics Commission following an investigation by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office. As part of her sentence, Pittman will resign from her elected position in the Ok  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:26-cv-00184; C.D. Cal. filed Jan. 8, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Shannon Illingworth et al., No. 2:26-cv-00184 (C.D. Cal. filed Jan. 8, 2026) On January 16, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California entered a final consent judgment as to Shannon Illingworth and GP Solutions, Inc. in the SEC's enforcement action against them. The SEC's   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Leads Bipartisan, Multi-State Letter Emphasizing the Importance of Competition Across Agriculture * DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig led a bipartisan, multi-state letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) urging a careful, thorough evaluation of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * U.S. Conference of Mayors Launches Big City Alliance at 94th Annual Winter Meeting * Washington, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) launched its Big City Alliance, a new coalition designed to bring together mayors of the nation's largest cities to align strategies and lead on the issues shaping the future of urban America. The Alliance will be c  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Whitacre's rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu Dr. Brian Whitacre 's work on broadband policy spans nearly two decades. That work was recognized last month when Whitacre, an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development and p  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Wu named Crop Science Society Fellow * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu The Crop Science Society of America has awarded Dr. Yanqi Wu, a professor in the Oklahoma State University Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, with a 2025 CSSA Fellowship, the society's highest honor for leaders in research, teaching, Extension or   more