WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11391) on Feb. 2, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * The "Interim Docket" or "Shadow Docket": Non-Merits Matters at the Supreme Court Over the past decade, the U.S. Supreme Court has issued approximately fifty to eighty decisions per year in merits cases - matters that receive full briefing and oral argument - as well as thousands of orders disposing of n  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday: Collaboration Leads to Takedown of Western Pa.-Based Stolen Firearms Criminal Organization that Targeted Gun Shops * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday -along with the Allegheny County Police Department and U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives -announced arrests of seven juveniles and an 18-year-old in connection with the thefts and illegal t  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * American Family to exit the Main Street America Insurance Bonds business The sale, which aims to close by March 30, will allow American Family to focus on its core businesses. * American Family today announced its intent to exit the Main Street America Insurance Bonds book of business via a renewal rights transaction with Nationwide. This will allow American Family to focus on i  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Antioch Spotlight: PhDLC Alum Ileya Grosman on Cultivating Intentional Connection * For almost two decades, Ileya Grosman has been at the forefront of reimagining education through the lens of connection and care. Grosman, a 2024 graduate of Antioch University's PhD in Leadership and Change, is both a researcher and an educator. Her work explores how mutuality, intentional presence, and embodied practices can  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Denounces Trump Administration's Political Weaponization of Fraud * California DOJ's ongoing work to tackle fraud led to recovery of nearly $2.7 billion for California taxpayers LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today emphasized the ongoing work of the California Department of Justice (California DOJ) to tackle fraud in the state and pushe  more

MENTOR, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Avery Dennison, a materials science and digital identification solutions company, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Avery Dennison announces fourth quarter and full year 2025 results Delivered a solid year in a dynamic environment, reflecting the durability of our franchise * * FY25 Reported EPS of $8.79 - Adjusted EPS (non-GAAP) of $9.53, up 1% * FY25 Net sales of $8.9 billion, up 1% - Sales change ex. currency (non-GAAP) comparable to prio  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 6 (TNSjou) -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * New approach to HIV treatment offers hope to reduce daily drug needs Enhanced immune cells show promise in targeting viral reservoirs that current medications can't eliminate Story by: Patty Zamora More than 30 million people with HIV must take antiretroviral therapy (ART) medications daily to keep the virus under control, according to the Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Introduces Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act to Expand Education and Training Vouchers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced H.R.7343, the Foster Youth Workforce Opportunity Act, to expand use of education and training vouchers (ETVs) to allow foster youth to access short-term workforce and vocational training programs, apprenticeships, and remedia  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following news: * * * CRC News: Helpers of the ICE opposition The NGOs giving advice to ICE protesters and the mysteries of USAID spending top the list of recent media hits for CRC and InfluenceWatch. The Washington Times (Rowan Scarborough)-- Expect more Democrat cover-ups to be revealed: The left loves to sweep fraud under the rug Parker Thayer, an investigator for Capital Research Center, just published a list of groups that re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Delivers $6.8 Million More for Western PA Projects * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated that funding for eight more of his community projects was signed into law by President Trump. The Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development spending bill that the President signed yesterday included more than $6.8 million in federal funds for key transportatio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Democrats Expand the House Battlefield As More Republicans Drop Out of Race for Congress * House Democrats are on offense ahead of the November midterm election, united behind a commonsense message, powered by grassroots support, and rallying behind the American people disgusted by the GOP-controlled Congress. As The New York Times reports, "All across the country, the Democrats t  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Feb. 6 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release: * * * Duke Energy invests $500,000 in North Carolina community colleges to strengthen energy workforce pipeline * Up to 20 community colleges eligible for grants - apply by Feb. 25 * Funding will support high-demand craft and technical programs critical to the energy industry * Duke Energy Foundation is awarding $500,000 to community colleges across the state to help prepare the next generation of skilled e  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin, Blumenthal, Pallone Introduce Bill To Prohibit Sale Of Tianeptine * February 05, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), and U.S. Representative Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ-06) today introduced the Prohibiting Tianeptine and Other Dangerous Products Act, legislation that would prohibit tianeptine from being marketed to con  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- FlightSafety International, an aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems, and displays to educational, commercial, government and military organizations, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * FlightSafety International Launches Industry-First Advanced Circling and Visual Approach Course New program elevates safety and proficiency in high-risk approach operations * FlightSafety International Inc. (FSI), a global l  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Highlights from UC Startup Weekend Bearcats hacked their way to success with forward-thinking projects By Stephen Kenney, kenneysn@ucmail.uc.edu Student entrepreneurs recently packed the University of Cincinnati's 1819 Innovation Hub for UC Startup Weekend, an intense three-day hackathon where attendees pitched promising startups and developed innovative ideas. With big dreams powered by sleepless nig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-472) on the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (H.R. 2189). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Jan. 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2189, the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), exempts certain conducted electrical weapons (CEW) from the definition of a firearm under federal law by categorizing them as "l  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Honors and Announces 9th Congressional District United States Service Academy Nominees * Toledo, OH - Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) proudly welcomed and honored the 2026 Principal and Alternate Nominees from Ohio's 9th Congressional District to the United States Service Academies during a special reception recognizing their commitment to service, leadership, and country. Nominees were select  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Secures $77 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance Digital Engineering and Assured Communications * HOUSTON, February 5, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today it has been awarded a firm-fixed-price task order totaling $77 million under the United States Space Force (USSF) - Decision Support for Headquarters (HQ) Ana  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Funding preserved for Legal Services Corporation Federal Funding Update: Senate passes $540M for legal services in FY 2026 -- A meaningful win for civil legal aid nationwide In January 2026, Congress passed a bipartisan funding bill that preserves strong federal support for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the backbone of civil legal aid in the United States. While the fi  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 6 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, senior counsel Bruce Buchanan and senior counsel George Michael Thompson: * * * Ohio's E-Verify Law for Nonresidential Construction Contractors Takes Effect Soon Starting March 19, 2026, Ohio's E-Verify Workforce Integrity Act will require any "nonresidential" construction company contracting in the state of Ohio to use E-Verify, and impose penalties for violations. The main provision   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Munur to Present at Ohio State Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium * Taft Columbus partner Mehmet Munur will present "AI Governance: Contracts, Compliance, and Risk Controls" at the Ohio State Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium on Feb. 13. Throughout the presentation, Munur and his co-presenter will explore the frameworks and regulations moderating AI development and use, along with  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * A New Vision for Great Falls Starts Now C&O Canal NHP completes plan to guide stewardship, access, and visitor experiences in Maryland * WILLIAMSPORT, Md. - The National Park Service has completed the Great Falls Area (Maryland) Development Concept Plan, a major milestone that sets the long-term direction for stewardship, visitor experiences and education at one of Chesap  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * NEW: Ramaswamy Super PAC Accepted $275,000 Contribution from Organization Aiming to Outsource American Jobs * Columbus, Ohio - New reporting from Signal Ohio revealed Vivek Ramaswamy's Super PAC Victors Not Victims took more than a quarter of a million dollars from IT Serve Alliance, then failed to refund the contributions until after Ramaswamy received backlash from online conservatives. In November 2025,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * NEWS: Pressley Documents Haiti TPS Field Hearing in Legislative History, Continues Push for TPS Extension * Pressley Convened Haitian TPS Holders, Advocates, Community Leaders in Field Hearing Sounding Alarm on Danger of Haiti TPS Termination Following Ruling Delaying Trump Attempt to Terminate Haiti TPS, Pressley Urges TPS Extension through Discharge Petition Field Hearing Footage | Field Heari  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Cris Gulacy-Worrel, vice president and a founding team member of Oakmont Education, Powell, Ohio, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "Empowering Families Through Educational Choice in America": * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to be here today. I want to thank Senator Husted for the intr  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State program gives high school students leadership, research experience Collaborative with Ohio school districts inspires growth, community impact * Students who have participated in The Ohio State University's State Student Leadership Research Collaborative (SLRC) recently came together to discuss how the program has fostered personal and academic growth. The SLRC is a collaboration between Ohio State a  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Settlement agreements reached for cases involving Strauss University has settled with 304 survivors for more than $60 million * The Ohio State University has reached an additional eight settlements with survivors in cases involving Richard Strauss. This settlement resolves all claims in two different plaintiff groups. Ohio State has now reached settlement agreements with more than half of all plaintiffs, 304 s  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * Ohioans Could Pay 20% More for Everything Under Billionaire Private Jet Owner Vivek Ramaswamy * Columbus, Ohio- On day one of his campaign, billionaire Vivek Ramaswamy vowed to eliminate income and property taxes. But while Ramaswamy's scheme would mean a few extra dollars to fuel up his private jet, working families in Ohio could face a 20% sales tax on everything. Vivek Ramaswamy said workers who are str  more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, Feb. 4 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Presidential Recognition: Cedarville's Mickle Presented Meritorious Service Medal * by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations Lt. Col. Angelia M. Mickle has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition of her outstanding achievement and exceptional leadership in military medical service from April 1 to August 11, 2024. Medical Leadership Honored With Presidential Award Au  more

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 6 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Py Valley superintendent speaker for Thiel College's second annual Education Summit Thiel College is bringing together students, aspiring educators and experienced professionals for a day of learning and collaboration for future teachers and educators as part of its second annual Education Summit at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 10. The event will offer students opportunities to learn more about the teaching professi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives Taylor and Miller Introduce Bill to Defend Rural Hospital Benefits * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Congresswoman Carol Miller (WV-01) today introduced the Defend Rural Health Act, which will protect the integrity of federal rural health benefits by eliminating the "dually classified" loophole that has allowed urban hospitals to double dip into benefits designed fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee on Energy Holds Hearing on the Oversight of FERC Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Oversight of FERC: Advancing Affordable and Reliable Energy for All Americans. "Now, as our nation stands at the precipice of substantial change in the global economy, it is imperative   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 5 [Category: Think Tank] -- The Buckeye Institute, an independent research and educational institution that says its mission is to advance free-market public policy, posted the following news release: * * * The Buckeye Institute Calls on SCOTUS to Revive Judicial Review * Columbus, OH - On Thursday, The Buckeye Institute filed an amicus brief in Carbin v. Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters, calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to hear the cas  more

YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Antioch University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking Opportunities: The Benefits of Pursuing an EdD * Discover how earning an EdD (Doctor of Education) enhances your leadership in education, opens advanced career pathways, fosters intellectual growth, and enriches your personal development. Explore key benefits of this educational-leadership doctorate for practitioners ready to make a meaningful impact. Introduction What if you could transform you  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 6 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * UToledo Health Expands Recovery Services Offerings By Tyrel Linkhorn UToledo Health has launched a new partial hospitalization program to help bridge the gap between 24-hour inpatient care and traditional outpatient therapy for patients seeking treatment for substance use disorder. The new program strengthens UToledo Health's existing Recovery Services offerings, which include the area's only multidisciplinary  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman, Congressional Ukraine Caucus Kick off Ukrainian Week 2026, Urge Continued U.S. Support of Ukrainian Allies * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (D-Va.-07) and the Congressional Ukraine Caucus kicked off Ukrainian Week 2026 by welcoming Ukrainian government officials, religious leaders, veterans, business professionals, and families impacted by Russia's war of aggression to speak  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children * "ICE and CBP's... disregard for child welfare undermines the government's core child-protection obligations. Yet your agency does not appear to be taking any action to speak out against or investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda on children."   more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 5 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Washington Post Editorial: Mike Rogers Dismissed the "Economic Anxiety" of Michiganders Facing Higher Costs from Tariffs A new editorial from the Washington Post warns multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers that his support for the GOP's reckless tariffs "could hurt" him in November after he "dismiss[ed] the economic anxiety" of Michiganders worried about higher costs. As the Post's e  more