WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Broward County (Florida) Mayor Beam Furr has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), expressing strong opposition to the potential inclusion of new offshore oil and gas leasing off the coast of Florida as part of the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The letter highlights that the local economy is significantly reliant on clean beaches, healthy ecosystems, and a thriving tourism industry. With an more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13160) on Jan. 23, 2026. The white paper is written by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus, research and library services acting head Kathleen E. Marchsteiner and research assistant Jane M. Wright. Here are excerpts: * * * Commemorating the Anniversaries of Natural Disasters: Past Practices and Considerations for Congress Each Congress, some Members typically introduce legisl more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 25 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * Murphy Forum namesake urges students to 'chase possible' Alumnus Brian Murphy encouraged students in the Florida State University Herbert Wertheim College of Business to stay flexible about their futures, take chances, seize opportunities and "chase possible" - a motto that has driven him to build one of the world's leading cybersecurity tech companies. "When I say 'chase poss more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Gulf Coast organizations have expressed strong opposition to proposed oil and gas lease sales in the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management's Draft Proposed 5-Year Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. This public comment letter highlights significant environmental, health, and economic concerns stemming from further offshore development in the Gulf of Mexico. The coalition, which includes various environmental and community advocacy groups, argues that the more ST