ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 16 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AR Launches "Pathway to Zero" to Eliminate State Personal Income Tax * LITTLE ROCK, AR- Today, Americans for Prosperity Arkansas (AFP-AR) launches its "Pathway to Zero" initiative, in its boldest plan yet to put money back in the pockets of hardworking Arkansans-by calling for the elimination of the Natural State's personal state income tax.  Ryan Norris, AFP-AR St more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Reiterates Calls for Eliminating State Income Tax By Jack Baum Today, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry once again stated his goal of eliminating the state's income tax. "I'm standing here to reiterate that my long-term goal is to eliminate the income tax in this state, once and for all," said Landry at his Thursday press conference on his fiscal responsibility more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary: * * * Nationwide Tax Competition Heats Up as Missouri Governor Calls for Zero Income Tax While blue states like California and New York look to impose tax hikes, red states pursue tax cuts By John Kartch There are eight no-income-tax states, and Missouri is in the race to become the ninth. Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe today called for an elimination of the state income tax. In his State of the State address today more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Arkansas to Participate in President Trump's Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program for School Choice * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Arkansas will participate in the federal tax credit scholarship program for school choice established by President Donald J. Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill. "Arkansas is a national leader in school cho more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman, Hoeven Answer Call from Ag Groups, Push for Expanded Farm Assistance More than 55 agriculture organizations, led by the American Farm Bureau Federation, are urging Congress to deliver additional farm assistance amid growing financial strain in rural communities. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) an more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 139,190, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 129,481, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin -- First Quarter 2025 * From December 2024 to March 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 128,770, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 124,907, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Leads Bipartisan, Bi-State Delegation Letter Commending State Department on Kansas City Passport Agency * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03) led a bipartisan, bicameral Kansas-Missouri delegation in thanking U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio for his collaborative efforts to swiftly develop a new Kansas City Passport Agency. The letter underscores the urgent need for improved pa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following Beige Book on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity has modestly increased since our previous report. The uptick in activity was attributed to the end of the government shutdown and strong late-holiday sales. Employment levels were unchanged. Prices continued to increase moderately. Manufacturing activity slightly improved. District banks reported ending the year with strong growth  more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Jan. 16 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * International Air and Space Attaches tour Air University * Air University hosted an orientation tour for 30 International Air and Space Attaches and spouses Jan 12-13, educating allies on the Department of the Air Force mission and U.S. culture. On behalf of the Chief of Staff of the Air Force, International Affairs from the Office of the Deputy Under Secretary of the Air Force provides Attaches these orientati more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following letter on Jan. 7, 2026, with 72 farm and biofuel groups: * * * The Honorable John Thune, Majority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Charles Schumer, Minority Leader, United States Senate, Washington, D.C. 20510 The Honorable Mike Johnson, Speaker, United States House of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader, United St more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Library of Congress Video Series 'American Stories: A Reading Road Trip' on PBS Books Explores Literary Heritage of United States * The Library of Congress, in partnership with its Affiliate Centers for the Book and PBS Books, has launched the new video series "American Stories: A Reading Road Trip." The cross-country streaming series uncovers the literary treasures of individual states and territories within the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Memphis Safe Task Force Significant Arrests Jan. 15: 39 Criminal Arrests, 4 Illegal Firearms Seized * Memphis, TN - Members of the Memphis Safe Task Force (MSTF) Jan. 15 executed 39 criminal arrests and seized four illicit firearms and recovered four missing children. Of note: Kevon Wilson, 21, was arrested on warrants for attempted first-degree murder, aggravated assault, assa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 (TNSrpt) -- The National Council on Teacher Quality issued the following news release: * * * New Data: Teachers significantly less likely to have paid parental leave than other professionals, contributing to turnover Only one in three teachers report access to paid parental leave--14-points lower than other workers * A new nationwide analysis from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) reveals a concerning disconnect between the needs of the American teacher work more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * New Location for ATU-Ozark Adult Ed in Logan County * The Paris Adult Education Center, which is operated by Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus, has relocated to 1609 S. Elm St. in Paris. The center is now located on the campus of Community Transformation Church. "We are proud to be a partner with the Community Transformation Church in establishing the Paris Adult Education Center on their cam more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 16 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * People Trust Community Federal Credit Union Conserved * Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund; Member Services Uninterrupted ALEXANDRIA, VA (January 16, 2026) - The National Credit Union Administration today placed People Trust Community Federal Credit Union in North Little Rock, Arkansas, into conservatorship. Member services will continue while NCUA works to reso more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 [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: * * * Political Pressure Has No Place in University Hiring Decisions * (NEW YORK)-The University of Arkansas has rescinded its job offer to legal scholar Emily Suski, who had been slated to become dean of the School of Law, due to pressure from state politicians. The University's official stat more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Welcomes University TV Director Brant Collins * UA Little Rock welcomes television director Brant Collins to the School of Mass Communication on Friday, Jan. 16, marking the start of his role for the spring 2026 semester. Collins brings more than 20 years of professional experience working in Little Rock and will oversee University Television while teaching course more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Jan. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Fishing Team Casts Off for Florida -- Representing Conservation, Community, and Commitment * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is proud to spotlight its UAPB Fishing Team, a group of dedicated student-conservationists and ambassadors who represent their university and community with passion, poise, and a commitment to outreach. The team - Isaiah Atoe, Keidron Warner more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * USDA Accepting Applications for the 1890 National Scholars Program * WASHINGTON, DC -January 16, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is now accepting applications for the USDA 1890 National Scholars Program, which aims to encourage students at the Congressionally created 1890 land-grant universities to pursue careers in food, agriculture, and natural resource sciences. The applicati more PR