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'Business is Great in Army Space:' Space Ops Forum Draws Professional Cohort (10)
REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- The Army Space and Missile Defense Command issued the following news:
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'Business is great in Army Space:' Space ops forum draws professional cohort
PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colorado - Nearly 200 Army space professionals convened in Colorado and virtually - tuning in from 23 outstations - to hold discussions and share information during the annual Army Space Operations Training Forum, Jan. 21-23.
Maj. Kyle Furfari, military deputy, Office of the Ch more PR
Alabama Proves It Works: Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Backs Make Elections Great Again Act (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026:
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Alabama Proves it Works: Wes Allen Backs Make Elections Great Again Act
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, is backing the Make Elections Great Again (MEGA) Act, sponsored by Congressman Bryan Steil (R-Wisconsin), as it makes its way through the federal legislative process. The MEGA Act is a comprehensive package of election reforms aimed at strengthening election security and more PR
ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview (10)
LOGAN, Utah, Jan. 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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ArtSci at USU: February Events Preview
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February at Utah State University is alive with creativity, inquiry and collaboration across the College of Arts & Sciences. From concerts, exhibitions and theatrical productions to lectures, workshops and public science events, ArtSci's February lineup reflects the breadth of disciplines that shape learning and discovery at USU. Read below for more details about these comi more PR
BLS Southeast Region Issues Report on Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Alabama Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Jan. 30, 2026
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Alabama had 106,000 job openings in November 2025, compared to 111,000 openings in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table 1.) Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the job openings rate in Alabama was 4.6 percent in November and 4.8 percent in the previo more PR
CSAF and CMSAF join Air University's PCTT panel (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Air University posted the following news:
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CSAF and CMSAF join Air University's PCTT panel
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Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Wolfe, accompanied by their wives, Mrs. Cindy Wilsbach and Dr. Doniel Wolfe, visited Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, to provide senior leader perspectives to new Wing and Group command teams and their spouses during Air University's Pre-Command Team Training Jan. 29.
This vi more PR
EPA Proposes Approval of State Air Quality Plans for 8 States (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a proposal to approve state implementation plan submissions from Alabama, Arizona, Kentucky, Minnesota, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico and Tennessee regarding interstate transport obligations for the 2015 8-hour ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Under the "good neighbor" provision of the Clean Air Act, states must ensure their air emissions do not contribute to nonattainment or interfere with the main more PR
ESPN heads to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX, bringing extensive studio programming and coverage to the Bay Area ahead of Seahawks-Patriots (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 30 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN heads to San Francisco for Super Bowl LX, bringing extensive studio programming and coverage to the Bay Area ahead of Seahawks-Patriots
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* Super Bowl Sunday at Levi's Stadium: Postseason NFL Countdown expands to four-hours; NFL Primetime with Chris Berman follows the final whistle
* "The Handoff," a special one-time, 24-hour, multi-platform initiative, conclu more PR
FERC Staff Issues Draft EIS for the Mississippi Crossing and South System Expansion 4 Projects (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following staff presentation entitled "FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi Crossing and South System Expansion 4 Projects" (Docket No. CP25-514-000 & CP25-517-000):
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FERC Staff Issues the Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Mississippi Crossing and South System Expansion 4 Projects (Docket Nos. CP25-514-000 and CP25-517-000)
Docket Nos. more PR
Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Chris Connolly as Circuit Judge in Lauderdale County (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Announces Appointment of Chris Connolly as Circuit Judge in Lauderdale County
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday announced the appointment of Christopher E. Connolly as Circuit Judge in the 11 th Judicial Circuit in Lauderdale County. Connolly's appointment fills a vacancy on the court.
A graduate of Auburn University and The University of Alabama School of Law, Connolly more PR
Governor Ivey Concludes School Choice Week, Introduces More CHOOSE Act Recipients: Meet the Davis Family (10)
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kay Ivey, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ivey Concludes School Choice Week, Introduces More CHOOSE Act Recipients: Meet the Davis Family
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MONTGOMERY - Governor Kay Ivey on Friday concluded School Choice Week by introducing the Davis family who utilizes the CHOOSE Act, the governor's education savings account (ESA) program. Doug and Marinella Davis homeschool their four adopted children. Both Rikardo "Riko" (12) in 7 th grade more PR
Independent Women's Voice: Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Independent Women's Voice, an organization that fights for policy solutions for women, posted the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026:
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Kansas Legislature Introduces Major Labor Reform to Expand Worker Freedom
Legislation modeled on Independent Women's "Voluntary Portable Benefits Act" would modernize benefits for today's workforce and protect Independent Contracting Status
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TOPEKA, KS -- Today, Kansas Representative Laura Williams introduced HB 2602 mod more PR
Jax State Joins Community Leaders in Honoring Challenger Legacy and Advancing STEAM Education (10)
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- Jacksonville State University issued the following news:
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Jax State Joins Community Leaders in Honoring Challenger Legacy and Advancing STEAM Education
RAINBOW CITY, Ala. -- Jacksonville State University leaders joined educators, community partners, and elected officials on Wednesday as Challenger Learning Center of Northeast Alabama commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster and marked key milestones in the development of more PR
NASA scientists join U.S. Drought Monitor team (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 30 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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NASA scientists join U.S. Drought Monitor team
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Two representatives from NASA have joined the team of U.S. Drought Monitor authors.
The monitor is hosted by the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and produced through a partnership between the drought center, U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and now NASA.
The new au more PR
Rep. Barry Moore introduces Safeguarding US Rulemaking Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore introduces Safeguarding US Rulemaking Act
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Washington, D.C. \- This week, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) introduced the Safeguarding U.S. Rulemaking Act, legislation that closes a dangerous loophole allowing foreign adversaries to submit public comments on federal regulations. Senator Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) is leading the companion bill in the Senate.
"For too long, hostile govern more PR
Rep. Barry Moore Praises FY26 NDAA as a Major Win for Our Servicemembers, National Security, and President Trump's America First Agenda (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore Praises FY26 NDAA as a Major Win for Our Servicemembers, National Security, and President Trump's America First Agenda
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Washington, D.C. \- Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) released the following statement after voting in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which delivers sweeping reforms to strengthen America's military, restore accountability, more PR
Rep. Barry Moore Supports FY26 Appropriations bill to boost Alabama infrastructure (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore Supports FY26 Appropriations bill to boost Alabama infrastructure
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) voted in support of the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations bill covering Commerce, Justice, Science, Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment.
This bill is a responsible step toward restoring fiscal discipline while strengthening America's secu more PR
Rep. Barry Moore Supports FY26 Appropriations bill to protect taxpayers and bolster national security (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore Supports FY26 Appropriations bill to protect taxpayers and bolster national security
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) released the following statement supporting the House's passage of H.R. 7006, the Financial Services and General Government and National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, 2026:
"Today, I proudly voted i more PR
Rep. Barry Moore supports FY26 appropriations package to bolster national security, invest in critical infrastructure, and support Alabama families (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore supports FY26 appropriations package to bolster national security, invest in critical infrastructure, and support Alabama families
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) supported House passage of the FY26 appropriations package funding Defense, Homeland Security, Transportation-HUD, and Labor-HHS. This legislation delivers wins for American security, workers, a more PR
Rep. Barry Moore supports Kayla Hamilton Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore supports Kayla Hamilton Act
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) voted in support of the Kayla Hamilton Act. This bill aims to enhance federal efforts to combat the trafficking of children by amending the William Wilberforce Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2008.
"This bill puts the safety of children first, plain and simple," said Congres more PR
Rep. Barry Moore supports the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore supports the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
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Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Barry Moore (AL-01) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act, legislation designed to fix the damage caused by Democrats' so-called "Affordable Care Act" and bring meaningful relief to American families.
"All Americans deserve a health care system tha more PR
Rep. Barry Moore: "Jack Smith was illegally appointed to carry out election interference on behalf of Joe Biden" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore: "Jack Smith was illegally appointed to carry out election interference on behalf of Joe Biden"
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) outlined the illegal appointment of Jack Smith as Special Counsel and his clear attempt to influence the 2024 election.
Watch Rep. Moore's opening remarks and questioning below:
"You were illegally appointed to serve as special counse more PR
Rep. Barry Moore: "Minnesota fraud could have been prevented if Walz didn't play politics" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore: "Minnesota fraud could have been prevented if Walz didn't play politics"
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Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) questioned witnesses on the rampant fraud uncovered in Minnesota under Democrat Governor Tim Walz.
Watch Rep. Moore's opening remarks and questioning below:
"And you went through a number of audits, I think every year, right? Every year.
So, how's it more PR
Rep. Barry Moore: "To protect America's children, abuse disguised as medical intervention must end" (10)
WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Rep. Barry Moore, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Barry Moore: "To protect America's children, abuse disguised as medical intervention must end"
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Washington, D.C. -Today, Rep. Barry Moore (AL-01) led debate on the House floor for H.R. 3492, the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which protects children from doctors who are pushing radical surgeries and procedures. H.R. 3492 codifies an Executive Order signed by President Trump in January 2025 t more PR
STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South (10)
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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STAR 2.0: Miller School to Host Continuation of Multi-center Study of HIV and Young Women in American South
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* The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine is hosting a kickoff of the second five-year phase of STAR (Study of Treatment and Reproductive Outcomes), a multi-center, longitudinal investigation of HIV and women of reproductive age in the southern region of more PR
UC Experts Present Research at International Stroke Conference 2026 (10)
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Jan. 31 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC experts present research at International Stroke Conference 2026
Abstracts examine post-stroke symptoms and swallowing issues, increased incidence in young adults
University of Cincinnati researchers are presenting research at the International Stroke Conference 2026 in New Orleans Feb. 4-6.
Specific symptoms associated with varying disability outcomes following stroke
By Tim Tedeschi, 513/556-569 more PR
University of Alabama: New study reveals how stress alters brain gene activity through RNA "switches" (10)
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 30 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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New study reveals how stress alters brain gene activity through RNA "switches"
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IncRNAs act like "switches," turning off functionality for more than 3,000 genes that are essential for healthy brain functioning. A recent groundbreaking study from researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham highlights the discovery of a molecular link between stress hormones and changes in brain cell communic more PR
University of South Alabama: McCall Library Collection of Civil War Letters the Foundation of Book (10)
MOBILE, Alabama, Jan. 31 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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McCall Library Collection of Civil War Letters the Foundation of New Book
University of South Alabama history professor Dr. Henry "Mel" McKiven's most recent book is "Consequences of Confederate Citizenship: The Civil War Correspondence of Alabama's Pickens Family."
The letters in the book are all from the University's Doy Leale McCall Rare Book and Manuscript Library and were donated by the more PR
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