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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Selects 16 Health Departments and Tribal Organizations for Healthy Brain Initiative Programs * - Awardees will lead community-based strategies to promote brain health and respond to growing dementia-related needs - CHICAGO, Jan. 28, 2026 -Following a competitive application process, the Alzheimer's Association is awarding 16 local health departme  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong statements on House Majority Leader Lefor, appropriations chair Vigesaa retiring from Legislature * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today issued the following statements after North Dakota House Majority Leader Mike Lefor of Dickinson and House Appropriations Chair Don Vigesaa of Cooperstown both announced they will not seek another term in the state Legislature in Novemb  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Anniversary: Two years since climate vandals attacked Mona Lisa Climate vandals began coordinated attacks against famous artwork in 2022 and last assaulted the Mona Lisa on this day in January 2024. But more concerning than assaults on artwork are their attacks on critical energy infrastructure. By Ken Braun Two years ago today, French vandals from the climate alarmist group Riposte Al  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet: * * * Data Show Fewer Women Gave Birth While Unmarried in the Past Decade The percentage of women with a recent birth who were unmarried decreased by 4.8 percentage points, from 35.7% (or under 1.5 million) in 2011 to 30.9% (or 1.2 million) in 2023, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report titled Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023 (https://www.cens  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Addresses Annual Nuclear Deterrence Summit, Emphasizes Strategic Role of Minot Air Force Base * ***Click here for photos. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Hundreds of leaders and industry stakeholders from around the world attend the Nuclear Deterrence Summit each year to discuss issues facing the defense sector and the evolution of nuclear deterrence strategies and capabilities. This year's summit f  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

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

FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 29 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Bison arts, humanities and social science projects awarded Priority was given to projects that support career advancement and projects that could raise NDSU faculty's national visibility or lead to future funding were especially encouraged. * The NDSU Office of Research and Creative Activity's Bison Arts, Humanities and Social Science Fund supports new research and creative work in the arts, human  more

FARGO, North Dakota, Jan. 29 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Soybean symposium set for March 5 The event will feature research presentations, student competitions and networking opportunities, and it is supported by the North Dakota Soybean Council and industry partners. * Researchers, Extension professionals, students and industry partners are invited to participate in the 2026 NDSU Soybean Symposium on March 5 at NDSU's Memorial Union in Fargo, North Dako  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo named top heart program * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been recognized as having one of the best heart programs in the country. Sanford Fargo was named to the B ecker's Hospital Review's "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs." All nominated programs are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outc  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

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 29 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy opens new Bushland Service Center New facility enhances operations and supports Amarillo's westward growth * AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 28, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is marking the opening of its new Bushland Service Center, an investment that will improve service for customers and support Amarillo's westward growth. The 45,000-square-foot facility includes modern office areas, warehouse  more