WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through its Fort Worth District, has announced a grant opportunity aimed at characterizing the diets of Tricolored Bats and Little Brown Bats at Arnold Air Base in Tennessee. This initiative, which offers a funding award of $227,181, seeks to enhance understanding of these bat species' feeding behaviors and their ecological roles within the environment. The grant is designed to support research that will provide critical insights into the di  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

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Feb. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * CattleCon 2026 Breaks Attendance Record CattleCon 2026 has broken the all-time event attendance record, with more than 9,400 cattle producers and industry stakeholders converging in downtown Nashville, Tennessee. The largest event of its kind brings the cattle and beef industry together each year for business meetings, education and engagem  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Feb. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * CattleFax Outlook Signals Cattle Cycle Turning as Strong Demand Meets Tight Supplies in 2026 The popular CattleFax Outlook Seminar, held as part of CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee, shared expert market and weather analysis today. "The U.S. cattle and beef industry enters 2026 with strong but volatile market conditions, as historical  more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Feb. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * CME Group Scholarships Awarded to Future Beef Industry Leaders Recipients Recognized During CattleCon 2026 in Nashville * NASVHILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 5, 2026) - Ten students pursuing careers in the beef industry were awarded $1,500 scholarships by the National Cattlemen's Foundation (NCF) and recognized during CattleCon 2026 in Nashville, Tenn  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * 412 Tennessee Volunteer Fire Departments Share $20 Million in Funding The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) proudly announce that 412 Tennessee volunteer fire departments will receive grants totaling $20 million in 2026 through the Volunteer Firefighter Equipment and Training Grant Program.   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news on Feb. 6, 2026: * * * Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office Expands Free Lifesaving "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" Smoke Alarm Program to Include Carbon Monoxide Detectors in 2026 The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance (TDCI) and the Tennessee State Fire Marshal's Office (SFMO) announce the expansion of the lifesaving "Get Alarmed, Tennessee!" free smoke alarm program to include   more