SANTA CRUZ, California, Oct. 30 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus posted the following news: * * * California Arts Council fellowship supports faculty member's musical innovation, from opera to hip-hop * Assistant Professor akua naru will receive unrestricted funding for her work, which centers Black music, culture, and experience. Assistant Professor of Music akua naru has been named as one of 14 artists and culture bearers selected to receive a 2026 California Arts Council  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11734). The white paper is written by legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker, American national government specialist R. Sam Garrett and Congress and legislative process analyst Christopher M. Davis: * * * The Federal Contested Election Act: Overview and Recent Contests in the House of Representatives The Federal Contested Election Act (FCEA; 2 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.381-396), enacted  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news: * * * Most SFSU students now eligible for monthly food and groceries assistance * New rule expands CalFresh program to all undergraduates enrolled in degree programs at public colleges in California Keeping the fridge stocked with healthy, nutritious food just got easier for San Francisco State University students. A new rule implemented by the California Department of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49489) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority: History and Finances" by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The finances and operations of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority (PREPA) - a public power utility owned by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico - have attracted serious concern for many years. High electricity prices an  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Statement on Fairfield Shooting * Fairfield, CA - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) released the following statement in response to the shooting at the Solano Town Center in Fairfield: "My team and I are aware of and are monitoring the horrific tragedy in the heart of Fairfield. I'm praying for the seven victims and their families, as well as the wider Fairfield communit  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 31 [Category: Union] -- The United Automobile Workers posted the following news: * * * UAW Members' Demands Will Shape Next Congress as Union Runs its Most Ambitious Electoral Program in Decades * After months of organizing that began early in the summer, the UAW is on track to knock more than 300,000 doors with UAW members and union households as part of its biggest electoral program in decades. The UAW is using its membership-focused political program, modeled on t  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44263) by Maya V. Thomas, reference and digital services librarian. Here are excerpts: * * * Veterans Day Speech Resources: Fact Sheet Introduction Veterans Day is a federal holiday honoring people who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. It is recognized annually on November 11./1 This fact sheet is designed to assist congressional offices with work related to celebrating Veterans Da  more