PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 16 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Arizona issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, Arizona Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach Lawsuit challenges the Department of Justice's demand for sensitive voter data. * Common Cause and three Arizona voters joined the ACLU National Voting Rights Project and the ACLU of Arizona in filing a motion to intervene in United States v. Fontes. The interveners seek to prevent the U. more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM Celebrates 30 Years of Die Arche's Commitment to Nourishing Children and Strengthening Communities with a Donation of 30,000 Meals * Rolle -At least one warm meal a day - that is a goal of German charity Die Arche - Christliches Kinder- und Jugendwerk e.V. For 30 years, Die Arche has been committed to ensuring that more PR

DECATUR, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Archer Daniels Midland, an agricultural supply chain manager and processor, issued the following news release: * * * ADM's $26M Investment in Erlanger Facility Strengthens Capabilities for Growing Reformulation Demand * Expansion advances ADM's resources to enable continued growth and bolster customer partnerships through next-generation solutions for shifting food and beverage reformulation needs. CHICAGO - ADM (NYSE: ADM), a glob more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * ALA, Leading Education Organizations Highlight Value of Technology for Learning as Senate Committee Examines Kids' Screen Time * In joint letter, groups urge policymakers to distinguish education technology from recreational screen time; recognize need for appropriate guardrails to protect kids Washington, D.C. (January 15, 2026) -Ahead of today's Senate Committee o more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Health Care] -- The Alzheimer's Association posted the following news release: * * * Alzheimer's Association Releases White Paper to Help Health Systems Build Strong Dementia Care Programs * - New guidance and financial modeling tool support organizations transitioning to value-based care - CHICAGO, Jan. 15, 2026 -The Alzheimer's Association Dementia Care Navigation Roundtable (DCNR) today released a new white paper offering guidance to help health care more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Medical] -- David H. Aizuss, Chair of the American Medical Association Board of Trustees, said that they supports the restoration of federal funding for mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) programs, emphasizing that the grants help save lives and provide essential services for patients, families, and communities nationwide. Aizuss highlighted the broad bipartisan support and grassroots advocacy behind the funding decision, linking the restored gr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Blackwell Statement on Supreme Court Decision Allowing Challenge to Illinois Mail-In Ballot Law The America First Policy Institute's Election Integrity Initiative welcomed today's Supreme Court decision allowing a challenge to Illinois' mail-in ballot law to move forward, reaffirming that candidates for federal office have a legitimate interest in the rules governing how votes are  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * APCIA Outlines Top Priorities During the 2026 Florida Legislative Session * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) today outlined its top priorities for the 2026 Florida Legislative Session, which center around protecting the strong growth and improving affordability of Florida's property insurance market b more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The National Partnership for New Americans issued the following news: * * * As Deaths Mount, NPNA Appeals to Congress: No More Funding for Trump's Secret Police Force By Andres Bautista WASHINGTON, D.C. - Against a backdrop of the senseless death of Renee Good, a second shooting of a Venezuelan man, and dozens of others harmed or killed at the hands of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Congress continues its budgetary appropriations process and debates  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Minnesota's Fight Against USDA's Attacks on SNAP * Celebrates preliminary injunction blocking Trump Administration's latest illegal action. OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today celebrated a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota preliminarily enjoining the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) demand t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 15 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Sues HHS for Conditioning Funding on Discriminatory Policy * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 14 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Savills Inc., a real estate firm, issued the following news release: * * * BLUEPRINT Expands & Relocates to The Bell * CHICAGO (January 14, 2026) - Savills managed a long-term transaction on behalf of client Blueprint Healthcare Real Estate Advisors. The leading advisory firm exclusively focused on seniors housing and healthcare real estate will relocate and expand to a 9,975-square-foot space at The Bell located at 225 W. Randolph in the Centr more PR

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois posted the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Chicago Nurse Charged with Distributing Counterfeit Ozempic CHICAGO -- A registered nurse has been charged in federal court in Chicago with distributing counterfeit Ozempic. SHARON CHRISTINE SACKMAN distributed the counterfeit drugs to three individuals in Chicago in 2023, according to a criminal information filed in U.S. District Cour more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi Introduces First Home Affordability Act to Help Working Families Buy Their First Home * WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) introduced the First Home Affordability Act, legislation to help first-time homebuyers, especially working and middle-class families in Illinois, overcome the biggest barrier to homeownership: upfront costs. With more tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar Introduces the Abolish ICE Act * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar introduced the Abolish ICE Act, legislation that would dismantle the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and end its current enforcement authority. "Since ICE's establishment in 2003, they've prioritized aggressive enforcement and violence rather than due process. Americans are bein more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various unions in the United States have all been ratified. All of the new, ratified five-year agreements provide increased wages to approximat more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * December 2025 Monthly Release * NORTHBROOK, Ill., January 15, 2026 - The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) today announced estimated catastrophe losses for the month of December of $80 million or $64 million, after-tax. Total catastrophe losses for the fourth quarter were $209 million or $165 million, after-tax. Allstate Protection policies  more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 16 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following statement on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Appeals court blocks Trump Administration from defunding medical and public health research Attorney General Kathy Jennings today issued the following statement after the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institut more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Donald G. York, co-founder of Sloan Digital Sky Survey and 'visionary' astronomer, 1944-2025 * Donald G. York, an astronomer with the University of Chicago who helped revolutionize the field as a co-founder of the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and made pioneering contributions to the study of the interstellar and intergalactic mediums, died Dec. 26 at the age of 81. York was the Horace B. Horton Professor o more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Pushes to Slash ICE Funding and Block GOP Cuts to Lead Removal Programs * January 15, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), author of the historic bipartisan Drinking Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Law, today sought to block $125 million in Republican cuts to lead service line replacement projects by redirecting a portion of Trump's exorbitant $2 billion more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Statement After Republicans Blocked Venezuela War Powers Resolution * January 14, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) issued the following statement after the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan War Powers Resolution -which Duckworth cosponsored-that would have prevented the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or ag more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Booker Reintroduce Legislation to Improve Disaster Response and Recovery Plans in Prisons * January 15, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Cory Booker (D-NJ) today reintroduced legislation that would ensure prison disaster plans protect the health, safety and rights of incarcerated individuals during emergencies. The Correctional Facility Disaster Pre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth, Hoeven Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Protections for Passenger Rail Crewmembers * January 15, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and John Hoeven (R-ND) introduced the bipartisan Passenger Rail Crew Protection Act to enhance public safety by ensuring passenger rail crew members are provided the legal protections that have been afforded to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Dark Money In Politics On Anniversary Of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision * January 15, 2026 Durbin: "Citizens United was mindless. To say that a business has the same rights as an individual under the Constitution is mindless." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his Senate Democratic c more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Condemns Dark Money In Politics On Anniversary Of Citizens United Supreme Court Decision U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joined his Senate Democratic colleagues in marking the sixteenth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Citizens United v. FEC decision, whi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting * January 15, 2026 Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee and urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, del more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Condemns Trump Admin's Whitewashing Of January 6 In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the Trump Adminis more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals * January 14, 2026 During his opening, Durbin noted, "These allies served alongside American service members through two decades of war. They put their lives on the line to support our troops." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing entitled "Biden's Afghan Parolee Program - A Troj more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Durbin Denounces Trump Administration's Cruel Efforts To Shut Down Legal Immigration U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today spoke on the Senate floor to deliver a scathing condemnation of the Trump Administration's crackdown on legal immigration across the country. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Introduces Legislation To Improve Transparency And Safety Of Dietary Supplements * January 15, 2026 Nine out of 10 American adults support listing requirements for dietary supplements WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced the Dietary Supplement Listing Act, legislation to require dietary supplement manufacturers to register their products wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals * January 15, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judiciary Joint Subcommittee hearing more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Durbin Questions Witnesses During Joint Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing On Vetting Afghan Nationals U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, questioned Department of State, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), and Department of Defense (DOD) officials during a Senate Judi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Statement On Republicans' Vote Against Venezuela War Powers Resolution * January 14, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) released the following statement after the Senate failed to pass the bipartisan war powers resolution, which would block the use of the U.S. Armed Forces to engage in hostilities within or against Venezuela unless authorized by Congress. more PR

WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Jan. 16 -- The Education Development Center issued the following news on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * EDC to Continue Evaluation of IL 21st Century Community Learning Centers EDC has been selected by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) to serve as the statewide evaluation partner for the state's Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) Program. The award continues a 12-year evaluation partnership between EDC and ISBE to use data to inform deci more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Signs Onto Articles of Impeachment Against Secretary Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - Yesterday, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) formally signed onto articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The impeachment resolution was originally introduced by Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02). "Enough is enough. Under Secretary Noem, DHS, and ICE have systemically violated  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- Exelon, an electric holding company, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Exelon Announces Additional $10 Million Contribution to Customer Relief Fund, Supporting Customers as Winter Weather Drives Higher Energy Use Exelon today announced an additional $10 million contribution to its Customer Relief Fund, strengthening support for communities as cold weather drives up energy demand and costs remain high. The contribution brings Exelon's dire more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is considering a proposal to permanently close the Indianapolis Downtown Heliport and change 5.36 acres of land from aeronautical to non-aeronautical use. This action would authorize the sale of all property located at the heliport, known as 8A4, in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Indianapolis Airport Authority submitted the request to be released from Federal Airport Improvement Program obligations a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Children's Defense Fund issued the following news release: * * * Funding Freeze Harms Children, Families, and Small Businesses Courts and communities must speak up to rollback punitive, political attack on child care. * The U.S Department of Health and Human Services has frozen funding for childcare services in all fifty states pending additional reviews. But, children in California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York could be especially affected. Last w more PR

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 15 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Furman Graduate Mancino '24 Admitted to Northwestern Pritzker Law * Christian Mancino '24, a native of Morton Grove, Illinois, embraced his passion for law during his junior year of high school when he visited Furman as a Top Mock participant. The thrill of the courtroom experience sparked an interest that would shape his academic and professional journey. At Furman, Mancino pursued a double major in  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSrep) -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, presented the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton CFO survey: Optimism remains steady despite a volatile year -- 52% of CFOs are optimistic about the U.S. economy -- 67% expect IT and digital transformation spending to rise -- 60% anticipate higher cybersecurity expenses -- 51% plan to increase operational spending -- 44% expect to benefit from new tax legislation * A new surv more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 15 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Highly ranked: Purdue's long-standing strengths in co-op and internship opportunities position it among nation's best * A senior in chemical engineering at Purdue, Anika Bhoopalam wants to work in semiconductor manufacturing and use her background to introduce groundbreaking innovations -particularly related to solar or other forms of renewable energy -that increase environmental stability. To ad more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Appoints Associate Judge Julia Yetter as Sixteenth Circuit Court Judge Justice Elizabeth M. Rochford and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Associate Judge Julia Ann Yetter as an At Large Circuit Judge in the Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Kane County. Judge Yetter is being appointed to fill the vacancy created by the impending r more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Illinois Unveils Groundbreaking Multisector Plan to Transform State into National Leader for Older Adults EngAging Illinois sets a comprehensive roadmap to address the needs of older adults through the next decade * The Illinois Department on Aging today released EngAging Illinois: A Comprehensive Plan for Living Well, a landmark multisector plan addressing the needs of older adults and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has received a complaint regarding certain disposable and other closed-system electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and their components. The complaint alleges violations of section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 involving the illegal importation and sale of these products within the U.S. The complaint was filed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co., RAI Services Co., and Reynolds Marketing Services Co.. It i more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- First Five Years Fund, an organization that advances ways to increase access to high-quality early childhood education for children from low-income families, posted the following statement on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * JOINT STATEMENT: National Organizations on Federal Child Care Program The Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) is a federal state partnership that makes it possible for hundreds of thousands of families with young children to afford safe, quality child care.  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Media] -- PEN America, an organization that says it stands at the intersection of literature and human rights to protect free expression, posted the following news release: * * * Journalist Assistance Network Calls for Protection of Journalists Covering U.S. Immigration Enforcement * (NEW YORK)-As the Trump administration announces plans to further escalate the deployment of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the United States, the Journalist more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kirkland Recognized in 2026 Edition of Chambers Greater China Region * Kirkland is recommended in nine practice areas in the 2026 edition of Chambers Greater China Region, and 15 lawyers are listed among the best in the region. Chambers & Partners conducted extensive research and analysis based on interviews with clients and peers to compile this independent and obj more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Condemns Trump Administration's Move to Eliminate Funding for Lifesaving Addiction Treatment and Mental-Health Care * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) issued the following statement in response to reports that the Trump administration, through the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), has sent letters abruptly terminating federal more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Opposes State Department Funding Bill That Fails to Restrain Trump, Including in Venezuela * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) voted against the fiscal year 2026 State Department funding bill and released the following statement explaining his vote: "I voted against this bill because it puts no guardrails on the Trump Administration's reckless use of taxpaye more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Miller Participates in 'State of the Steel' Congressional Hearing * Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) joined her colleagues on the Congressional Steel Caucus for a State of the Steel hearing, an annual event where leaders from America's steel industry, along with trade and labor representatives, testify before Congress on the challenges and opportunities facing th more PR

URBANA, Illinois, Jan. 16 -- The University of Illinois System issued the following news: * * * Modest tuition increases approved for incoming freshmen at U of I System universities After freezing resident undergraduate tuition rates in seven of the previous 11 years, the Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois today approved a 2% tuition increase for Illinois resident undergraduate students admitted to the fall 2026 academic year. The system universities in Urbana-Champaign, Chicago more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- TransUnion, a risk information provider, issued the following news release: * * * Nearly One in Three Millennial and Gen Z Gig Workers Rent Their Gig Platform Accounts to Unverified Users * Consumers on the lower end of the K-shaped economy are struggling under financial pressures. In response, gig workers are boosting their incomes by renting or outright selling access to their accounts, allowing unverified users to perform wor more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Northern Trust, an international financial services company, issued the following news release: * * * Northern Trust Asset Management Forecasts AI-Driven Strength in Private Markets in its Capital Markets Assumptions * CHICAGO - Northern Trust Asset Management published its Capital Market Assumptions (CMA) 2026 Edition, forecasting improving and stable fixed income returns; market-leading U.S., Japanese and Australian equities;  more PR

ROCHESTER, Michigan, Jan. 16 -- Oakland University issued the following news: * * * Michigan public universities generate nearly $45 billion in economic impact according to newly published study According to a new independent economic impact study, Michigan's 15 public universities prove to be a powerful economic engine for the state, generating nearly $45 billion in net new economic activity each year, supporting more than 129,000 jobs and contributing more than $7 billion in state tax reven more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * OCC Announces Enforcement Actions for January 2026 The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today released enforcement actions for January 2026. The OCC uses enforcement actions against an institution-affiliated party (IAP) to deter, encourage correction of, or prevent violations, unsafe or unsound practices, or breaches of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez Slams Trump for Threat to Invoke the Insurrection Act * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) released the following statement after Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy US troops in Minnesota in response to protests against ICE violence in the state: "Let's not get it twisted, they are running a playbook that too often ends in suspen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Ramirez, Magaziner Lead Bill to Codify Use of Force Policy for the Department of Homeland Security * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced legislation to statutorily require a Department of Homeland Security policy on use of force and de-escalation by agents. The DHS Use of Force Oversight Act would also build a mechanism fo more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 16 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Examing California's new tech-related laws California's market size often makes compliance with its laws a national default, so the impact of these new tech laws is likely to extend well beyond the state's borders. By Nicole Shekhovtsova, Technology Policy Analyst California wrapped up its 2025 legislative session last September, passing 16 new technology bills and signing them  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Jill Tokuda, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tokuda Urges Increase in Maximum Sentence for Military Members Convicted of Voluntary Manslaughter * Congresswoman's request follows the insufficient prison sentence for Schofield soldier convicted of killing his pregnant wife Mischa Johnson Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Jill Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to the Chair of the Joint Service Committee on Military Justice requesting an incr more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Sen. Dick Durbin Discusses Impact of High Swipe Fees on Small Businesses U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) spoke on the Senate floor today about the impact of high swipe fees on America's small businesses, and how the bi-partisan Credit Card Competition Act would reinvigorate the credit card interchange market. The Credit Card Competition Act was  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sherman Joins Effort to Impeach Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - On January 14th, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) joined Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02) to formally introduce articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem (link is external). So far, 70 Members of Congress have cosponsored Congresswoman Kelly's impeachment resolution. "Proud to join Rep. Kelly more PR

ITASCA, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Academy of Pediatrics issued the following news release: * * * Study Finds Link Between Childhood Cardiovascular Health and Cognitive Development * A Finnish study found that even slightly elevated cardiovascular risk in childhood could play a role in the shaping of that child's adulthood cognitive function. The study, "Cardiovascular Risk Factors from Early Childhood and Cognitive Function in Young Adulthood," published in the Fe more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * The State of American Natural Gas: Natural Gas will fuel American prosperity and protect household budgets * WASHINGTON - AGA Board Chair and ONE Gas, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer Sid McAnnally and AGA President and Chief Executive Officer Karen Harbert delivered remarks on the State of American Natural Gas today, highlighting the industry's readiness to delive more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news: * * * Turner Tops Out $55 Million Parking Garage for University of Illinois at Chicago * Turner Construction Company celebrated the topping out of a $55 million, eight-story parking garage for the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC), marking the completion of vertical construction on the project. Designed by Gensler and WGI, the approximately 1,000-car garage will enhance campus accessib more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * UChicago student, alum named 2026-27 Schwarzman Scholars * University of Chicago fourth-year student Joe Zhang and alum Samuel Levy, AB'24, have been selected as 2026 Schwarzman Scholars. Both students plan to attend Tsinghua University in Beijing later this year to pursue a year-long master's program in global affairs. The Schwarzman Scholars program is designed to create a community of leaders with a more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Jan. 16 (TNSjou) -- The University of Massachusetts issued the following news: * * * UMass Amherst Study Shows Fragmented State and Local Authority Complicates Clean Energy Rollout Researchers examine trade-offs in patchwork of approval systems * As states race to build wind and solar projects needed to curb climate change, how governments approve those projects can either speed construction or fuel delays and conflict, according to a new study by researchers at the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- A coalition of professors and researchers from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) has issued a public comment letter to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) expressing significant concerns about the agency's recent rulemaking known as the "Sunset Rule." This letter critiques the proposed regulations that would impose sunset dates on numerous NRC rules, suggesting that this approach relies on outdated statutory frameworks and could potentially compromise  more ST

ROCHESTER, New York, Jan. 16 -- The University of Rochester issued the following news: * * * Transformative $10 million gift will establish Hajim School deanship By Kristine Kappel Thompson University Trustee Emeritus John Bruning '24 (Honorary) and Barbara Bruning's generosity will help shape the future of the school and its leadership. As part of For Ever Better: The Campaign for the University of Rochester, University of Rochester Trustee Emeritus John Bruning '24 (Honorary), an optics a more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * Unlock Free Nights from Spain to South Beach with the World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase * New cardmembers can earn up to five free nights at Category 1-4 Hyatt hotels and resorts with a limited-time offer that transforms everyday spending into bucket-list adventures. CHICAGO ( January 15, 2026 ) - The World of Hyatt Credit Card from Chase is offering n more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Jan. 13, 2026, the nominations of 66 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Ademola Adewale-Sadik, of New York, to be United States Director of the African Development Bank for a term of five years, vice Oren E. Whyche-Shaw. Charlton Allen, of North Carolina, to be General Counsel of the Federal Labor Relations Authority for a term of five years, vice Julia Akins Clark, term expired. Matthew Anderson, of Colorad more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Yet again, MedPAC acknowledges need to strengthen Medicare payments * The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) voted today to address inadequate payment for Medicare physician services under current law, once again underscoring a longstanding policy failure that is widely recognized but remains unresolved. The American Medical Association (AMA) welcomes MedPA more PR