GREENWOOD, Indiana, Jan. 7 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news: * * * 2025-26 CSC Academic All-District(R) Football teams announced Related Content * 2025-26 Teams and Honorees (https://academicallamerica.com/sports/2025/11/24/AAAHonors20252026.aspx) * Download Academic All-America program logos (https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NCrdicg8G7vvBvNWNta7UVpjuSWglprv?usp=sharing) * 2025-26 Academic All-District(R) Certificate (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gCMEiuG more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 7 (TNSrpt) -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * ABA Cornerstones Commission issues final report on civics, civility and the rule of law CHICAGO, Jan. 6, 2026 -- The American Bar Association today released the final report of its Cornerstones Commission, "Lawyer as Public Citizen: Collaboration, Civics & Civility," which examines how lawyers can rebuild trust in institutions and strengthen civil liberties and democratic values more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 7 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2026: * * * ACLU of Indiana Files Two Actions Against City of Loogootee for Once Again Attempting to Block PrideFest New filings include a lawsuit and a contempt motion for failing to comply with a court order * Today, the ACLU of Indiana filed two actions against the City of Loogootee arising from its latest ordinance that would prevent the annual PrideFest from takin more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The American Camp Association (ACA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service regarding the recently enacted federal tax credit aimed at individual contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). Representing over 20,000 nonprofit and for-profit camps and youth development organizations that employ more than one million people across the United States, ACA is urging regulatory clarity to allow camp and summer learning programs to more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * State Ingredient Bans Are Hurting Consumers and Manufacturers By Isabelle Marchese America doesn't suffer from a lack of food regulations. It suffers from too many. State ingredient laws are increasingly driven by trends rather than sound science. This growing patchwork of state regulations is fragmenting the market, restricting consumers, raising costs, and discouraging innovation. The Make American Heal more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Supports New WOTUS Rule * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a letter to the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers in support of a new federal "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") Rule. The letter also suggests changes to the rule to protect the states' role in environmental protection.  "After fighting and winning against the Biden administ more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Jan. 7, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates higher in 275 metro areas over the year ended September 2025 Unemployment rates were higher in September 2025 than a year earlier in 275 of the 387 metropolitan areas, lower in 83 areas, and unchanged in 29 areas. A total of 45 areas had jobless rates of less than 3.0 percent and 8 areas had rates of at least 8.0  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Cleveland Metroparks has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding proposed changes to regulations under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The organization outlines concerns that the revisions could jeopardize the very purpose of the Act, which has been critical in conserving threatened and endangered species across the country. The park district, formed under Ohio law, has been an active participant in wildlife conservation and educ more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- A coalition of scientists has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), emphasizing the urgent need for accurate definitions of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS. The group advocates for definitions that reflect scientific understanding, without political interference, to address the public health and environmental risks posed by these persistent "forever chemicals." PFAS are extensively used in various cons more ST

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 6 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Immigrant Justice Center issued the following news release: * * * Defending Access to Asylum is Critical as Venezuelan Immigrants in the United States Face an Uncertain Future * NIJC offers guidance regarding people's rights under current U.S. laws Chicago (January 6, 2026) On January 3, 2026, the Trump administration carried out an operation to remove Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro from the country and bring him to t more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida unveils nation's first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen * The innovative DeBary Production Storage System will diversify and strengthen the company's generation fleet, creating value for customers and helping meet energy demand * DEBARY, Fla. - Today, Duke Energy Florida unveiled its DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- EdChoice, a national nonpartisan organization promoting parental choice in education, submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) regarding tax credit scholarships for contributions to scholarship granting organizations (SGOs). The letter addresses the need for comprehensive guidance under Section 25F of the Internal Revenue Code, which facilitates individual tax credits for charitable donations to SGOs. The organization expressed gratitude to t more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Homestead Resources, a Housing Counseling Agency and Community Development Financial Institution, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the future of the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) and Home Mortgage-Backed Securities (HMBS) programs. The letter addresses ongoing concerns about these programs, specifically their effectiveness and the rise of competing home equity products. In their communication,  more ST

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Impact 150: Political Science Graduate Gifts $100,000 to IUP to Support Students Cynthia Vallina, a 1982 political science graduate of Indiana University of Pennsylvania, has gifted $100,000 to support students interested in studying abroad, students in the Political Science program, and IUP's women's rugby club. This gift is part of Impact 150, the university's $150-million comprehensive cam more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release: * * * NASBE Standard Examines How States Can Better Evaluate and Communicate Career-Relevant Skills * Alexandria, VAAs state leaders ramp up efforts to ensure that all students gain career-relevant skills and credentials while still in high school, they also need to assure students and families that employers and postsecondary institutions will value  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards 2025 college football Coach of the Year finalists named * HOUSTON, Jan. 7, 2026 Eight active college football coaches make up the American Heart Association's 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year Award finalist list. The award, now in its 40 th year, is given each January to a college football coach for contributions that make the sport bette more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit research institute, has submitted a public comment letter addressed to the U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service regarding proposed federal tax credits for contributions made to Scholarship Granting Organizations (SGOs). The organization seeks to inform the agency's rulemaking by drawing lessons from Ohio's existing SGO tax credit program. In the letter, Policy Matters Ohio emphasizes the importance of state-level more ST

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 8 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue Books Initiative continues monthly publishing webinars for authors * The Purdue University Books Initiative continues its monthly webinar series featuring global publishing houses. Faculty and staff are invited to attend the next webinar at 11 a.m. Jan. 16. This month's session will feature publishers from Oxford University Press (OUP). OUP is the world's largest university press and has be more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Announces Military Academy Nominations * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced 15 military academy nominations for Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District. These distinguished students were nominated to U.S. service academies, including the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, an more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 7 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Invites Alumni to Celebrate Homecoming 2026 * The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will welcome alumni and friends back to campus for Homecoming 2026, with alumni-focused events running from Thursday, Feb. 26, through Saturday, Feb. 28. "Homecoming is a meaningful time for our community to come together and celebrate what makes UA Little Rock special," said Ch more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 8 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: * * * VU hosts 48 robotics teams for LEGO League Semi-State competition The Vincennes University Center for Applied Robotics and Automation turned the Vincennes Campus into a hub of innovation, teamwork, and competitive energy for students aged 9 to 16 on Saturday, Dec. 20. The CARA hosted the FIRST LEGO League Challenge Semi-State South UNEARTHED tournament in the P.E. Complex, which featured 48 robotics teams fro more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey urges federal agencies to restore state authority over water regulation West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey spearheaded a 20-state coalition of attorneys general to send a formal comment letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General William H. "Butch" Graha more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Cantwell Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Succeed in Digital Economy * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) introduced the AI for Mainstreet Act, legislation that would provide training, guidance, and support to American small businesses choosing to evaluate and implement artificial intelligence (AI). The Small Business Administration establ more PR