OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins bipartisan group demanding xAI halt creation of nonconsensual sexual content * Attorney General Nick Brown joined a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X (Twitter) social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, do more immediately to prevent its chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. In recent weeks, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Secures Passage of Groundbreaking Cancer Detection Bill This week, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) celebrated House passage of his Nancy Gardner Sewell Medicare Multi-Cancer Early Detection Screening Coverage Act. This monumental legislation ensures multi-cancer early detection (MCED) tests are covered by Medicare in a timely manner upon approval by the Food and Drug Administration. The legislation enjoys broad bipartisan su more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 23 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Coalition Demanding xAI Stop Creating and Remove Grok's Nonconsensual Sexual Images * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson today led a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI stop its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual sexual images and remove any that remain. xAI owns both the Grok chatbot and the X social media platform, where noncon more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Demands That X Stop Flood of Nonconsensual, Sexually Explicit Images Generated By Grok * Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined a bipartisan coalition of 35 Attorneys General calling on X (formerly known as Twitter) to take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating sexually explicit images. Over the past several weeks, Grok has allowed users to easily transform images of othe more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse mat more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 24 -- Best Western Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * BWH(R) Hotels Enters 2026 with Powerful Growth and Momentum Strategic expansion across brand segments fuels a balanced, high-performing portfolio * BWH Hotels, a leading global hospitality enterprise including WorldHotels(TM), Best Western(R) Hotels & Resorts and SureStay(R) Hotels, is proud to announce the addition of more than 200 hotels in 2025. Guided by a commitment to deliver authentic experiences, unparalleled value and personalized more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * By Jonathan Harsh InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 23 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * College GameDay Built by The Home Depot closes out historic season with 2.6 million viewers highlighting Hurricanes and Hoosiers * * College GameDay from the CFP National Championship scored 2.6 million viewers * The six postseason GameDay shows delivered 2.4 million average viewers, up 30 percent year-over-year * This season, CGD registered four of the most-viewed postseason episodes and the top nine most-watc more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids Votes Against Partisan Bills That Mislead Pregnant Families, Undermine Reproductive Health Care * This week, as we marked the anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Representative Sharice Davids voted against two partisan bills presented as measures to support parents but instead would misdirect federal resources, stigmatize reproductive health care, and make it harder for Kansans to receive the reproductive health care they need to stay safe. "Let' more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Jan. 24 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings, colleagues demand action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanded in a joint lette that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security Recognize National Human Trafficking Prevention Month The Departments of Justice (DOJ) and Homeland Security (DHS) today observe National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and reaffirm the administration's commitment to combating all forms of human trafficking and protecting victims and survivors. Human Trafficking Prevention Month presents an opportunity for DHS and DOJ,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released its weekly notification of environmental impact statements filed between Jan. 12, 2026, and Jan. 16, 2026. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission filed a draft supplemental statement for the Hydropower License for the Hells Canyon Hydroelectric Project in Oregon. The public comment period for this project concludes March 2, 2026. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers submitted a draft statement for the Lower Missouri River Flood Risk and Resiliency Comprehensive more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces $135M to Replace Central Avenue Bridges in Wyandotte County * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly, Unified Government Mayor Christal Watson, and Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) Secretary Calvin Reed today announced a project along Central Avenue in Wyandotte County that will replace bridges over I-70, Union Pacific Railroad, and the Kansas River. "Today's announcement reflects the power of collaboration, looking at more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Kansas Office of Early Childhood Inaugural Annual Report Submitted to the Kansas Legislature * TOPEKA -Governor Laura Kelly and the Kansas Office of Early Childhood (KOEC) today announced that the KOEC's inaugural Annual Report has been submitted to the Kansas Legislature. "We are making Kansas the premier state to raise a family by building a comprehensive early childhood system that is transparent, efficient, and easi more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Over $1.4M to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence and Families * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced $1,496,970 in funding for 20 community-based domestic violence programs across Kansas. Funded through the federal Family Violence Prevention and Services Act (FVPSA), these grants support and strengthen domestic violence programs that provide emergency shelter, 24/7 confidential call and text hotlines, transpo more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 23 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Over $57M for Safer Streets and Roads in Kansas * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced fourteen Kansas communities have secured over $45.7 million in federal Infrastructure and Investment Jobs Act (IIJA) funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program. "The Safe Streets and Roads for All program ensures that our communities have the resources to build, operate, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Estes Questions Health Insurance CEOs at Ways & Means Hearing * U.S. Congressman Ron Estes (R-Kansas), a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined a full committee hearing to question health insurance CEOs on the economic reality facing American families, and why the "efficiencies" of modern health care don't translate into affordability for patients nationwide. You may click HERE or on the image above to watch Rep. Estes' full rema more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Hickenlooper Marches for Justice, Tours Rural Health Clinic, Discusses Tariffs with Farmers, Child Care in Denver * WASHINGTON - In case you missed it, this week, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper marched in Denver's annual Marade and hit the road on the Eastern Plains, visiting a rural hospital, touring a high school's workforce development program, and discussing how the Trump admin's tariffs are impacting Colorado's farmers and rancher more PR

OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, Jan. 24 (TNSrpt) -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release: * * * LNG Industry on FLNG: a Black & Veatch perspective The International Energy Agency's Gas 2025 report forecasts a dramatic wave of global liquefied natural gas (LNG) production capacity expansion by decade's end, reshaping market dynamics by easing supply tightness and strengthening energy security. And as Kyle Haberberger of Black & Veatch writes in a guest article published in the November issue of LNG Industry magazine below, a quiet but po more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 -- The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics posted the following news release: * * * Marquee Top 25 and ARC Matchups On Deck, Hoops Report Bubble Games To Watch and More The ninth NAIA Men's Basketball notebook of the season is jam-packed with information this week, from a slate of featured games that gets bigger and bigger as the week rolls on, and NAIA Hoops Report bubble games to watch. Let's get you ready for a fantastic week of men's basketball, as teams have a better idea about where they sta more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Demands Action from xAI over Grok's Creation of Nonconsensual Sexual Content Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan group of 33 attorneys general today demanded that xAI, the company that owns both the X social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, take additional action to prevent its AI chatbot, Grok, from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse mat more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 23 [Category: Business] -- The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry posted the following news: * * * Missouri Chamber backs legislation to increase startup investment * January 23, 2026 Less than a minute read The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry supports legislation aimed at encouraging private investment in startup businesses across Missouri. Known as the Missouri Angel Investment Incentive Act, SB 1004 is sponsored by Sen. Kurtis Gregory (R-Marshall). It would create a tax credit to attrac more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Applauds USDA Decision to Exempt NBAF from Federal Hiring Freeze * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry - applauded the decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to exempt the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) in Manhattan from the federal hiring freeze. The announcement came after Sen. Moran called on USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Tours Local Businesses & Meets with Local Leaders in Topeka * Topeka - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), toured several local businesses, including a family-owned and operated business and a business incubator site. The Senator also met with officials to discuss opportunities for greater investments in housing across Kansas. Highlights from the visit include: Ernest Spencer Metals Tour Senator Marsha more PR