LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Urges USDOJ to Investigate 150 Climate Groups Using Foreign Funding to Influence U.S. Energy Policy * Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined a coalition of 19 Attorneys General requesting that the U.S. Department of Justice (USDOJ) investigate over 150 U.S.-based climate activist groups taking money from foreign entities to influence domestic energy po  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Tsunami Preparedness Reauthorization Bill Introduced by Cantwell * Bill would boost NOAA's tsunami preparedness budget by 35%, require planning for a PNW megaquake; Legislation complements Sen. Cantwell's 5 Point Plan to bolster U.S. emergency preparedness  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region January 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region - Feb. 13, 2026 * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 2.7 percent from a year ago * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.4 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index in  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard commissions USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160) in Kodiak, Alaska * KODIAK, Alaska -The Coast Guard commissioned its newest and sixth Arctic District Fast Response Cutter (FRC), Coast Guard Cutter Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), for official entry into its service fleet during a ceremony held in Kodiak, Friday. The ceremony was presided over by Rear Adm. Bob Little, comma  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 10 (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * New Report Ranks Nicotine Pouch Access Across the U.S. CONSUMERS SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO SMOKING ALTERNATIVES * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Consumer Choice Center has released its first Nicotine Pouch Accessibi  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Feb. 10 -- The Disney Cruise Lines issued the following news release: * * * Disney Cruise Line Sets Sail for a Blockbuster Summer 2027 with a New Ship in Europe, New Destinations and Returning Fan Favorite Themed Cruises Disney Cruise Line is charting a season of unforgettable family vacations around the world with an exciting lineup of summer 2027 itineraries that span Europe, the Caribbean and beyond. From enchanting European escapes to tropical Caribbean adventures, these  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. John Fetterman: It's like if progressives are angry, you're angry at a guy that flipped a red seat. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The Conversation. I'm Dasha Burns, Politico's White House Bureau Chief, and every week on this show, I invite one of the most compelling and sometimes unexpected power players in Wash  more

RADFORD, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Highlander Highlights: Week of Feb. 9, 2026 * Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty. Alaska Research Experience returns to the Arctic Ten students are enrolled in this year's Alaska Research Experience, a two-course, year-long sequenc  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * IF Copack LLC dba Initiative Foods Recalls "Tippy Toes" Brand Apple Pear Banana Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: February 13, 2026 FDA Publish Date: February 13, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Reason for Announcement: Elevated levels of patulin Company Name: IF Copack, LLC. d.b.a. Initiative Foods Brand Name  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service issued the following news release: * * * Indian Health Service to End Use of Mercury-Containing Dental Amalgam by 2027 The Indian Health Service announced today it will end the use of mercury-containing dental amalgam in its facilities by 2027, transitioning to mercury-free restorative materials across IHS and tribal dental programs. Dental amalgams have been widely used in restorative dentistry due   more

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- Justice Action Center issued the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide Sensitive Locations Case Moves for Pausing ICE Access as Lawsuit Continues * EUGENE, Ore.-- Last night, plaintiffs the National Education Association (NEA) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) in PCUN v. Noem filed an emergency motion   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by Haven Harris, co-chair of the Native American Contractors Association, and senior vice president of growth and strategy at Bering Straits Native Corp., Alaska, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country": * * * Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and distinguished members of this comm  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Files Brief Supporting Louisiana's Challenge to Biden-Era Abortion Drug Rule * LINCOLN- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led 21 States in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. The case challenges a 2023 Food and Drug Administr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * Plaintiffs Seek Emergency Relief in Response to Rampant ICE Violence at and Around Schools and Healthcare Facilities Terrorizing Communities Nationwide * EUGENE, Ore.- Last night, plaintiffs the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the National Education Association (NEA) in PCUN v. Noem filed an emergency motion to stop ICE from indiscriminately operating in and  more

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 13 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Smoothing Rough Waters: USU Data Scientists Use Deep Learning to Identify River Rapids * A chance encounter at a Utah State University Ecology Center seminar yielded a research collaboration that resulted in a comprehensive, year-long AI learning project for undergrads and grad students; a continental-scale, publicly available river image dataset, a peer-reviewed paper in a top journal and a presentation for USU's  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, chairman of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Receives Testimony on Public Lands Bills Today, the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining received testimony on several bills focused on public lands management, grazing policy, wildfire mitigation, mineral development, and conservation across the West. The Subcommitt  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant: A Primer" by social policy specialist Gene Falk. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) block grant provides federal grants to the 50 states, District of Columbia, and territories (collectively, "states"), as well as Indian tribes. TANF helps fund state-r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48413) on Feb. 5, 2026, entitled "Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant - A Primer:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Furthering State Flexibility: Limitation on Federal Regulatory Authority TANF's purpose of increasing flexibility is reinforced by a statutory limitation on federal regulation of state behavior under the block grant: 'No officer or employee of the Fed  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025." The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti  more

ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Feb. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Alaska posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * U.S. District Court rules in favor of the government after weeks-long trial in alleged birth injury case against military providers in Alaska The Court ordered the plaintiff to pay the U.S. $44,000 in legal costs. * U.S. Attorney Michael J. Heyman announced today a complete defensive verdict in a medical malpractice claim brought against the U.S.  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 -- The Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Association issued the following news release: * * * Where Does Your State Stand? The ALS Association Releases Latest ALS State Policy Report Cards as Legislative Sessions Begin New report highlights where states are making progress and where gaps in care and coverage remain for people living with ALS * As many state legislatures across the country begin their 2026 sessions, the ALS Association released its annual ALS State P  more