NEW YORK, Feb. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - Feb. 17, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.6 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Michael G. Phinney n  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- New Hampshire State Rep. Mindy Domb has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services opposing proposed federal actions that would limit access to gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth, arguing that the measures would interfere with clinical decision-making by families and physicians and restrict coverage under federal health programs. The letter highlights concerns that decisions regarding medical care should lie with  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 18 -- Gov. Kelly Ayotte, R-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * New Hampshire Makes Key Progress in Enhancing School Safety State Invests $8 Million in Security Projects, Prioritizes Training & Collaboration * The State of New Hampshire continues to make significant investments in school safety, combining targeted funding for facility improvements with strengthened coordination, training, and preparedness for law enforcement and school personn  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following written testimony by Rebuild Local News President Steven Waldman from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "We Interrupt This Program: Media Ownership in the Digital Age": * * * Thank you Chairman Cruz for inviting me, and for your salient comments in the past about the importance of local news. And thank you Senator Cantwell for your strong leadership in trying to advance public policies to help  more