OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, incl  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing the Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning U.S. DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in denouncing the U.S. Department of Justice's (U.S. DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Prolong the Immigration Detention of Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place s  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Condemns DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coalition condemned the Trump administration's effort to explo  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 29 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that he joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Hom  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * January 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the state of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland S  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CONDEMNS DOJ THREATS AGAINST MINNESOTA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today denounced the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the s tate of Minnesota. Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 other attorneys general, submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, condemning the Trump   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS MULTISTATE AMICUS BRIEF OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO PROLONG THE IMMIGRATION DETENTION OF CHILDREN * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement. The Flores Settlement Agreement, w  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * Blown Away: America First Legal Reveals Five States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration's Federal Wind Regulation Review * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states lack evidence to support their claims of harm in their lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's Wind Memorandum, which temporarily pauses offshore and onsh  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer-Reported Workplace Injuries and Illnesses in Colorado -- 2024 * Private industry employers reported 55,600 nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses in Colorado in 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table A.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that this resulte  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Questions Kid Rock, Other Witnesses on Live Nation's and Ticketmaster's Monopoly on Ticket Prices, Live Music Industry * 01.28.26 Live Nation contracts can block artists from playing rival venues "If Brandi Carlile wants to play the Gorge, right, and she makes an agreement to play the Gorge, but Brandi Carlile also wants to go to Walla Walla and have an event, she should be allowed t  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Cabinet Update * DENVER - Today, Commissioner Dannette Smith announced her retirement following a 35 year career in behavioral health. The Governor thanked Behavioral Health Commissioner Dannette R. Smith for her service to Colorado and her work to continue strengthening the state's behavioral health system. Commissioner Smith's last day with the state will be February 27, 2026.  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Colorado's State Revolving Fund deploys federal dollars for water infrastructure projects Many Coloradans have cleaner, safer water thanks to projects funded by the Colorado State Revolving Fund Program through the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, passed in 2021. So far, the state has distributed over $300 million to more than 60 commun  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Colorado Job Openings and Labor Turnover -- November 2025 * Colorado had 114,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 131,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the job openings rate in Colorado was   more

GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- Colorado Mountain College issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Mountain College and Steamboat Creates issue call for artists for $8,000 stairwell mural project STEAMBOAT SPRINGS -- Colorado Mountain College, in partnership with Steamboat Creates, is announcing a call for artists for a major interior stairwell mural at the CMC Steamboat Springs campus. The selected artist will receive an honorarium of up to $8,000 to design and install a larg  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Colorado Welcomes Delegation from Japan, Showcases Leadership in Photonics, Quantum, and Semiconductors * DENVER - This week, the Global Business Development division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) welcomed a delegation of business and economic development leaders from Japan. Led by the Japan External Trade Organization and supported by the Japan  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Urges Ambassador Greer to Raise Water Treaty Issue During USMCA Joint Review * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today sent a letter to United States Trade Representative (USTR) Ambassador Jamieson Greer urging him to bring up the ongoing 1944 Water Treaty issue during the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) joint review to require Mexico to comply with its annual water deliveries t  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, Jan. 28 -- Creighton University posted the following news: * * * Creighton's Alaska Hybrid Pathway: Shaping OT leaders for 18 years * For Kathleen Hansen, OTD'11, OTR/L, member of Creighton's first Alaska Hybrid Pathway cohort 18 years ago, occupational therapy was always more than helping people with mobility, recovery and skill development. It's always been about heart.A profession for and with others The field is interdisciplinary in nature, requiring practitioners to  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Department of Local Affairs Announces New Incentive to Fast-Track More Housing Coloradans Can Afford * STATEWIDE - The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) announced new available incentive funding for local governments implementing an expedited review process (Fast Track) for more housing Coloradans can afford six months ahead of the statutory deadline. Local governments must meet th  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 29 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail Celebrates Valentine's Day with Alpine Amour and Curated Dining Experiences Designed for Romance * This February 2026, Four Seasons Resort and Residences Vail sets the stage for unforgettable Valentine's Day celebrations with Alpine Amour, alongside two dining experiences crafted to elevate the art of romance through wellness, cui  more

GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following news: * * * Game Design at UNC with Industry Professional Evie Wang Evie Wang aims to foster a culture of collaboration, curiosity and critical thinking in her classes of students with diverse interests By Richard Clarke and Donna Goodwin Evie (Yanting) Wang, assistant professor of Game Design in the School of Art and Design, is a 3D/2D art generalist, game designer and filmmaker. She currently teaches cl  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Katie Hobbs Releases Statement on Upcoming Colorado River Meeting * Phoenix, AZ - Tomorrow, Governor Katie Hobbs will travel to Washington, DC to meet with governors and water policy professionals from the Upper and Lower Basin states and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to discuss ongoing Colorado River negotiations. Ahead of her travel, Governor Hobbs released the following statement:   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Lee Introduces Bill to Study Hydropower and Invasive Species Risks at Glen Canyon Dam Senator Mike Lee, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, introduced legislation to direct the Department of the Interior to conduct a feasibility study on a selective water withdrawal system at Glen Canyon Dam, with the goal of improv  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, t  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Amicus Brief Defending Critical Protections for Children in Immigration Detention Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which has been in place since 1997. Th  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition with 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kri  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Acting Attorney General Davenport Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota 22 Attorneys General Stand With Minnesota Against Trump Administration Intimidation * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * NFIB to Colorado Lawmakers: Treat Main Street as Partner GRAND JUNCTION - In an op-ed for The Business Times, NFIB State Director Michael Smith outlines Colorado small business owners' priorities for the 2026 Legislative session, which include opposing new employer mandates, protecting the Labor Peace Act, and eliminating swipe fees on merchants' taxes. In the  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by Louis Geltman, vice president for policy and government relations at the Outdoor Alliance, from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act": * * * Dear Chair Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Subcommittee members: On behalf of the human-powered outdoor recreation communit  more

SANTA MONICA, California, Jan. 30 -- Rand issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * RAND Wraps Up Decade of Gun Policy Research with New Online Tool, Updated Data and Reports RAND today released a slate of new gun policy resources as it concludes its decade-long Gun Policy in America initiative, which has provided objective analyses of the effects of firearm laws in the United States. The new resources include an online visualization tool that allows users to explore how state  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica, drug policy analyst Layal Bou Harfouch and Sephria Reynolds-Tanner, criminal justice and drug policy analyst: * * * A housing-centered harm reduction approach to homelessness and public safety Public safety reform should not be defined by how many arrests are made, but by how many people are safely housed, connected to care, and able to rebuild  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by transportation policy analyst Neliann Rivera: * * * Despite increased funding, transit ridership hasn't returned in most areas States where transit continued to support local, all-day travel generally saw steadier post-pandemic recoveries than those focused primarily on peak-hour commuting into downtown job centers. * Before 2020, much of U.S. transit planning, especially in metrop  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 30 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Announces 2026 John L. "Jack" Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration and Douglas S. Morrow Public Outreach Recipients Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, today announced it has selected NASA's Voyager Team as the recipient of the 2026 John L. "Jack" Swigert Jr. Award for Space Exploration and the Estes  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command posted the following news: * * * Through fire and ice, Nevada Air Guard footprint touches all seven continents RENO, Nev. -The Nevada Air National Guard began operating at the southernmost portion of the planet last year and continued its high-paced operations tempo flying C-130 Hercules over fires in North America. Over the past two years, at least one member of the Nevada Air National Guard has set foot on all seven continents -  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 30 (TNSrpt) -- The UCLA School of Law Williams Institute issued the following news release: * * * More than half of transgender youth live in a state with at least one law or policy restricting their rights According to a new report by the Williams Institute at UCLA School of Law, 53% of transgender youth ages 13 to 17 in the U.S.--approximately 382,800 young people--live in 29 states with laws or policies that restrict access to gender-affirming care, sports, ba  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Jan. 29 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Women's Flag Football Team Takes Field for Historic First Season * MISSOULA - Ainsley MacKenzie knew she wanted to attend the University of Montana to study secondary education and work to become a high school teacher. But the freshman from Lakeridge, Oregon knew pursuing her educational goals would mean giving up her dreams of playing flag football in college. MacKenzie's high school starte  more

GREELEY, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following Q&A on Jan. 29, 2026, by Duard Headley with Kyle Ward, professor of Criminology and Criminal Justice in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences: * * * Research Roundup: Preventing Threats, Providing Care Kyle Ward, Ph.D., takes an in-depth look at UNC's threat assessment and response systems Research Roundup is a series that features Q&As with UNC faculty to share insights about their research in an   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * USSF field commands successfully launch GPS III Space Vehicle 09 into orbit * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) - Space Systems Command and Combat Forces Command marked a critical step in enhancing global positioning capabilities with the successful launch of GPS III-9 Space Vehicle 09 on Jan. 27 at 11:53 p.m. EST (8:53 p.m. PST) from Space Launch Complex 40, Cape Canaveral Space Force Station,   more

PETERSON AFB, Colorado, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Space Command issued the following news: * * * Press Release: USSPACECOM announces General Officer, Alabama native to serve as headquarters transition team director * HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Gen. Stephen Whiting, USSPACECOM commander, announced today that Maj. Gen. Terry L. Grisham, a long-time Alabama native with nearly 40 years of military and civilian service, will serve as the command's transition team director. In his role, Grisham will lead the Pr  more