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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files U.S. Supreme Court Brief on Behalf of U.S. Senators and Representatives Supporting President Trump's Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship * America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with Boyden Gray PLLC, has filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of twelve U.S. Senators and sixteen U.S. Representatives -led by Senat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by American Battlefield Trust President David Duncan from a Jan. 21, 2026, hearing entitled "EXPLORE America250: Celebrating One Year of the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act": * * * Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and Members of the Subcommittee: Thank you for the opportunity to present testimony to the subcommittee. My name is David Duncan, and I  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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Rep. Heap Introduces Legislation to Repeal Hobbs' "Solar First" Map, Which Prioritizes Massive Solar Farms Near Communities Arizona State Representative Ralph Heap today introduced House Bill 2975, directing the Arizona State Land Commissioner to immediately suspend the Department's "Solar Scores" map and engage stakeholders to develop comparable land-use maps for homebuilding   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Senator Werner Takes Action to Fix Failures in American Indian Health Program Senator Carine Werner is moving legislation right now to fix serious failures inside the state's Medicaid system that disrupted care for tribal members, destabilized health providers, and led to preventable deaths. "After months of oversight hearings and sworn testimony, the Senate Healt  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Move Bill to Put More Officers on Arizona Streets Arizona communities are short hundreds of police officers, and Senate Republicans are taking action right now to help fill the gap and strengthen public safety statewide. SB 1107, sponsored by Senate President Warren Petersen, moves Arizona closer to putting more trained officers on local streets  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona posted the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Arizona Man Who Shot at Border Patrol Agents Charged with Assault on a Federal Officer, U.S. Attorney's Office Seeks Full Accountability An Arizona man has been charged with Assault on a Federal Officer after he shot at a U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter that was assisting in his apprehension. "There is no ambiguity here, shooting at   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Arizona Senate Takes Historic Action, Passes Resolution Calling on Attorney General to Resign Over Dangerous Anti-Law Enforcement Rhetoric The Arizona Senate is taking a rare and historic step today by passing a resolution calling on Attorney General Kris Mayes to resign after she publicly insinuated that members of the public could be justified in using deadly for  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Accuracy in Media issued the following news: * * * ASU Department Head Caught on Video Describing Coordinated Nationwide "Inclusion Network" Used to Evade Federal and State bans on DEI An Arizona State University administrator who oversees multiple departments was caught on hidden camera by an Accuracy in Media (AIM) investigator posing as a prospective social work student. In the footage, the administrator describes how DEI initiatives continue at ASU, despite federal,  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Census Bureau Data Show Large Gains in Educational Attainment in Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Areas The percentage of adults age 25 and over with a bachelor's degree or higher increased significantly in metropolitan statistical areas (metro areas), up from 34.2% during the 2015-2019 period to 37.8% during the 2020-2024 period, according to new American Community Survey (https://www.cen  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Name of Product: Ultimate Multivitamin+ Dietary Supplement Bottles Hazard: The bottles are filled with dietary supplements containing iron, which must be in child-resistant packaging, as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The packaging is not child-resistant, posing a risk of serious injury or death from poisoning if the contents are swallowed by young children  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 [Category: Environment] -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release: * * * Department of Energy Blocks Arizona Investment That Would Lower Electricity Bills * (PHOENIX - Jan 29, 2026) The Department of Energy announced that it's cancelling a planned $1.8 billion loan to support clean energy, battery and transmission projects for APS, Arizona's largest electric utility. The financing was granted in January 2025. APS planned to use the funding to inves  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Wilson Center (or The Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars), a policy forum for tackling global issues through independent research and open dialogue to inform actionable ideas for the policy community, issued the following news: * * * Dispatch from Taipei: Looking to the Grassroots in Uncertain Times * Key voices in Taiwan are pleased with recent significant wins in US-Taiwan ties, but there is clear anxiety ove  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Donald Trump's DOE Scraps Billions of Dollars for Clean Energy in Arizona * Tucson, Ariz. \- Today, the Trump administration's Department of Energy scrapped a planned $1.8 billion federal loan to Arizona's largest utility, Arizona Public Service (APS). The funds, which were announced in January 2025, would have financed clean energy resources to support the utility's transition to clean en  more

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Jan. 30 -- The University of Northern Iowa issued the following news release: * * * Former congresswoman Gabby Giffords to speak at UNI's Hearst Lecture series The UNI Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders is excited to announce that former U.S. Congresswoman Gabby Giffords and her longtime speech-language pathologist, Dr. Fabi Hirsch Kruse, will speak at the 2026 Hearst Lecture. Through a Q&A-style presentation, the pair will reflect on Giffords' recovery from  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 30 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Joined by 21 States in Defending Georgia's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Sex Changes for Prisoners Attorney General Chris Carr is defending Georgia's law that bans taxpayer-funded sex changes for inmates, and now a 21-state coalition has filed a brief supporting his case. "It's absurd that this is even a conversation. Under no circumstance should Georgia taxpayers be forced to cover the co  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 28 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Petitions AZ Supreme Court to Reform Licensing for Lawyers * Lawyers moving to Arizona can't practice their profession without having to jump through onerous government-imposed hoops that restrict their right to earn a living. Now, the Goldwater Institute is asking the Arizona Supreme Court to amend its licensing rules for lawyers and to remove unfair obstacles that stand in   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

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Hadrian: * * * Hadrian Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Of Factory 3 Facility In Mesa Event marks major milestone in AI-powered manufacturing expansion * MESA, AZ (January 29, 2026) - Hadrian, the advanced manufacturing company building AI-powered factories for America, today celebrated the opening of Factory 3 (F3), a large-scale manufacturing and software hub in Mesa, Arizona. Hadrian has invested $200 mil  more

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * How tree rings help scientists understand disruptive extreme solar storms * Scientists have long relied on tree rings to learn about ancient solar storms-rare bursts of high-energy particles from the sun that can disrupt satellites, power grids and communication systems across the planet. When these particles hit Earth's atmosphere, they create a radioactive form of carbon that trees absorb and store   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly Presses Trump for Action to Lower Housing Costs * "Arizona families deserve better. They need an administration that is truly committed to lowering housing costs." "I'm ready to work with you and anyone in your administration or in Congress to lower the cost of housing so that hardworking Americans can put a roof over their head." Today, Arizona Senator Mark Kelly sent a letter to President   more

TUCSON, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- The University of Arizona posted the following news release: * * * Kissing the sun: U of A researchers unravel mysteries of the solar wind * Using data collected by NASA's Parker Solar Probe during its closest approach to the sun, a University of Arizona-led research team has measured the dynamics and ever-changing "shell" of hot gas from where the solar wind originates. Published in Geophysical Research Letters, the findings not only help scientists answer fund  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 29 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Biodiversity Institute names Christina Lutz lead preparator and lab manager in vertebrate paleontology * LAWRENCE -The Biodiversity Institute and Natural History Museum at the University of Kansas has named Christina Lutz as the vertebrate paleontology lead preparator and lab manager. In her role, Lutz will support the research and educational mission of the Vertebrate Paleontology division by preparing  more

LIVERMORE, California, Jan. 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Light-based 3D printing lets scientists program plastic properties at the microscale Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have co-developed a new way to precisely control the internal structure of common plastics during 3D printing, allowing a single printed object to seamlessly shift from rigid to flexible using only light.   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

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- Maricopa Community Colleges issued the following news release: * * * Maricopa Community Colleges Work to Close K-12 Teacher Shortage through Affordable Bachelor's Degrees and Scholarships As Arizona faces a decade-long K-12 teacher shortage, Maricopa Community Colleges is taking significant steps to address the deficit through affordable education-focused bachelor's degrees and access to scholarship opportunities. "If we want Arizona's K-12 students to learn the es  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Border Security and Immigration released the following written testimony by Julie Marzouk, principal and founder of Marzouk Evolve Advocacy Consulting, from a Jan. 14, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Trojan Horse With Flawed Vetting and Deadly Consequences": * * * I. Introduction Since 2022, the U.S. government has granted hundreds of millions of dol  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts: Commissioners Reject Claims That Petitioners Fraudulently Obtained Signatures for Marijuana Repeal Effort * Boston, MA: Representatives of the State Ballot Law Commission are allowing an anti-marijuana initiative effort to move forward despite claims that signature gatherers misled some voters into signing the petition. Last week  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Arizona State University McCain Institute issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Blog: Sixteen Were Freed. More Than 1,600 Remain -- and They Will Shape Russia's Future Author: Pedro Pizano and Natalia Arno Sixteen political prisoners are free -- a rare flash of light in an otherwise dark era for Russia. Their release on August 1, 2024, secured through a highly coordinated prisoner swap negotiated by the United States and several European partners wit  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

FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Jan. 29 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news: * * * New partnership helps ensure no Lumberjack goes hungry * The Flagstaff Family Food Center is taking over management of Louie's Cupboard, the student-focused food pantry on Northern Arizona University's Flagstaff mountain campus. The partnership, which was made official after a successful pilot program last semester, will expand food offerings and offer improved access for students both now and in th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding the foundation: the Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing * ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - At the heart of the Air Force's mission are the Airmen and Guardians who execute it. Their readiness depends on a simple, yet critical promise: having access to a clean, comfortable and safe place to call home. In October 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, established the Barracks Task Force with a clear mand  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Rebuilding the foundation: the Barracks Task Force, the future of DAF housing ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - At the heart of the Air Force's mission are the Airmen and Guardians who execute it. Their readiness depends on a simple, yet critical promise: having access to a clean, comfortable and safe place to call home. In October 2025, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, established the Barracks Task Force with a clear mandate to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Education is the Backbone of America * Senator Marshall Questions Witnesses at Senate HELP Hearing Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), questioned witnesses including Vice President of Oakmont Education, Cris Gulacy-Worrel, Chairman of Step Up for Students, John F. Kirtley, and President of the Arizona Education Association, Marisol Garcia at   more

LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Ecologists Offer Expert Perspective About Gray Wolves Found in Cache Valley * State officials recently killed three gray wolves near Avon, Utah, in the southwestern corner of Cache County. Wildlife ecology experts from the Department of Wildland Resources at Utah State University answered questions about wolves in Utah. Q. Is it surprising to find gray wolves in the state? A. No, not surprising, according   more

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Visiting Speakers and Conversations This Semester * The below message was sent to faculty, staff, and students on January 29, 2026. Dear Campus Community, Bryn Mawr is honored to host a range of leading thinkers, artists, and scientists on campus this semester. We want to draw your attention to a few of these and encourage you to mark your calendars now for the ones you will not want to miss. Several   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Wyden, Colleagues Probe Collapse in IRS Investigations of Wealthy Tax Cheats Under Trump * IRS investigations into abusive tax schemes plummeted 63 percent last year to a level well below every other year in the past decade Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Angus King (I-ME), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Richard Blum  more