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

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef * Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The final guidelines reject proposals to move beef and other animal-based proteins to the bottom of the federal  more PR

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. 7 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, joined by multiple environmental organizations, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSMRE) regarding its proposed rule titled "Backfilling and Grading." This feedback expresses deep concerns about the agency's intent to rescind key regulations that enforce timely reclamation practices in surface coal mining operations. The organizations involved, including the Appalachian Ci more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 7 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 32 States And D.C. Between November 2024 And November 2025; 26 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In November * Wed, 01/07/2026 - 13:19 Texas and Iowa Have Highest 12-Month Gains, While New York and New Jersey Have the Worst Yearly Declines; Minnesota and Idaho Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Arizona and Alabama Experience more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC's Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are leading a 23-state coalition in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of a proposal that would allow States to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 7 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Kyle Gruhler of the Bulldogs Strings Back-To-Back Nights Together of Hot Shooting to Earn NAIA Men's Basketball Offensive Player of the Week Kyle Gruhler of Montana Western had the hot hand over four games, shooting 58.5% from the floor and 60.5% from deep, to earn the Gared Performance Sports Systems NAIA Men's Basketball Player of the Week honors. Gruhler averaged more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Adds South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden to Governors' Forum at SHOT Show 2026 * WASHINGTON, D.C. NSSF (r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, is proud to announce that South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden will join the stage with six fellow governors for the 5 th Annual Governors' Forum at SHOT Show (r) 2026\. Gov. Rhoden, an ardent Second Amendment supporter, hunt more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSFR) -- The Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History has announced its intent to repatriate 12 sacred objects to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. This decision follows the guidelines established by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The collection consists of ceremonial items including a buffalo horn powder horn, a buckskin dress, three pairs of moccasins, and a beaded bag. Other items identifie 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. 8 (TNSFR) -- The Wilson Museum, Castine, Maine, has announced its intent to return eight sacred objects to the Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes of the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, Montana. The decision follows requirements established by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act regarding ceremonial items necessary for traditional religious practices. The collection includes a variety of beaded and quilled hide artifacts. Five of the items, including a pair of mo more PR