WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation, through its child agency the Federal Railroad Administration, has unveiled a federal grant opportunity totaling $3 million to support the design and construction of a public-access rail-truck trans-load site in Gulfport, Mississippi. This designated funding is tailored specifically for the Harrison County Development Commission (HCDC), which is the sole eligible applicant for this grant. As part of a Congressionally Directed Funding  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-447) on the Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Jan. 14, 2026. The House passed the bill on Jan. 22, 2026, and it has been received by the Senate, but not referred to a committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 6359 amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) to require institutions of higher education to disseminate infor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The House Natural Resources Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-452) on the Vicksburg National Military Park Boundary Modification Act (H.R. 4467). The report was advanced by Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, on Jan. 14, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION The purpose of H.R. 4467 is to modify the boundary of the Vicksburg National Military Park in the State of Mississippi, and for other purposes. BACKGROUND AND NEED FOR LEGISLATION Vicksburg N  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 [Category: Media] -- The National Association of Broadcasters posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * NAB Leadership Foundation Announces Class of 2026 for the Media Sales Academy and Technology Apprenticeship Program The NAB Leadership Foundation (NABLF) today announced the Class of 2026 participants for its two flagship collegiate programs, the Media Sales Academy (MSA) and the Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP). These workforce development initiativ  more