WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12644) on Jan. 26, 2026. The white paper is written by section research manager Lauren R. Stienstra, American national government specialist Bruce R. Lindsay, flood insurance and emergency management specialist Diane P. Horn, homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter, research assistant Daniela E. Lacalle and emergency management and disaster recovery spec more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Secures Another Victory in Defense of Georgia's Election Integrity Act Attorney General Chris Carr has secured yet another sweeping victory in his defense of SB 202, Georgia's Election Integrity Act. "This is a major victory for election integrity, and it further proves what we have said all along - Georgia's law makes it easy to vote and hard to cheat," said Carr. "For years, we ha more PR

AUGUSTA, Georgia, Jan. 27 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Augusta University to host Augusta Half Marathon for next three years * Following a successful event in 2025, Augusta University has agreed to serve as the host site and as a sponsor of the Augusta Half Marathon/10K/5K for the next three years, including the 2026 event that will be held on Saturday, Feb. 28. The races, which are owned, managed and organized by the Augusta Sports Council, will all start more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- State Job Openings and Labor Turnover November 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Jan. 26, 2026 (22 pages) * * * Job openings rates decreased in 7 states in November, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Over the month, hires rates decreased in 4 states and increased in 1 state. Total separations rates increased in 6 states and decreased in 2 states. Nationally, the job openings, hires, and total separation more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Unionizing the nonprofits The non-autoworker staff of New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art have voted to join the United Auto Workers. This isn't the only nonprofit to unionize, and it's becoming more common. By Michael Watson In my overview of labor policy in 2026, I asserted, "The biggest labor issue of all is the changed, and still changing, composition of Big Labor's membersh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter announces $4.2 million in funding for Savannah-Georgia Convention Center Authority * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today announced $4.2 million in funding to complete the Slip 3 Riverwalk restoration project adjacent to the Savannah Convention Center as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026. This funding will lead to the completion of the Riverwalk Reno more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter introduces resolution condemning Minnesota church insurrectionists * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning the January 18, 2026, storming of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, by protestors who interfered with congregants' ability to peacefully assemble and freely exercise their faith. The resolution states that the insurrectioni more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota sees positive net domestic migration for first time since 2018 By John Phelan The Census Bureau released its estimates today for state and national populations in 2025. Minnesota's population now stands at an official 5,830,405. That is up 33,000 -- or 0.6% -- since 2024, a rate of growth more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson University Tiger Band's halftime show to be featured at the 2026 CBDNA Southern Division Conference * College of Arts and Humanities The Clemson University Tiger Band has been selected to appear in the Juried Marching Band Video Presentations at the 2026 College Band Directors National Association (CBDNA) Southern Division Conference. The ensemble was chosen through an anonymous adjudication pro more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Jan. 26 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Cumberland School of Law Hosts State and Global Judicial Leaders for 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum * L to R: Bogason, Hudson, Stewart, Warren, Young On Jan. 21, Samford University's Cumberland School of Law welcomed an impressive delegation of judicial leaders for the 2026 Cordell Hull Speakers Forum with a discussion titled "Perspectives on the Rule of Law: A View from State and International Su more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following written testimony by Monique Chireau Wubbenhorst, a senior fellow with De Nicola Center for Ethics and Culture at the University of Notre Dame, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * Abortion is an important subject of intense interest, debate and legislative action among the people of the United States and their ele more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 27 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory announces first nurse practitioner fellowship cohort for Parkinson's disease care * Emory University is advancing Parkinson's disease care with the launch of the first cohort of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) Fellowship in Movement Disorders, a program supported by a $1.8 million grant from the Parkinson's Foundation (PF) and the McCamish Foundation. The fellowship, first announced in July 2025, prepa more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule delivers six days of conference showdowns and ranked matchups, Jan. 27-Feb. 1 * * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) heads to Lawrence ahead of No. 13 BYU at No. 14 Kansas * No. 23 Alabama at No. 19 Florida headlines ESPN on ABC Sunday (1 p.m. ET) * Undefeated No. 24 Miami (OH) hosts UMass Tuesday night on ESPNU ES more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration published a proposal to modify U.S. Area Navigation (RNAV) Route T-437. This action is part of the Next Generation Air Transportation System initiative to update flight paths and increase the safety and efficiency of the National Airspace System. The proposal includes a correction to the SIROC waypoint. Current records erroneously list the location with an "OG" abbreviation, signifying the Offsh more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Approves Historic Amount of Emergency Declarations in Record Time to Supplement State-Led Response Activities The Department of Homeland Security and FEMA encourage residents to follow local officials as severe winter weather threats increase * Under the direction of the United States Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, FEMA is more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University presents alumnus with 2025 Talon Award Stephen Milner ('96) is the recipient of the 2025 Talon Award from Georgia Southern University Alumni Association. The award recognizes alumni who demonstrate exceptional dedication and service to the University. "Stephen Milner exemplifies the very best of Georgia Southern University," said Georgia Southern President Kyle Ma more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia posted the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Illegal aliens charged with methamphetamine trafficking and firearm possession Juan Carlos Solano Lorenzo and Jorge Luis Ramirez Bibiano, both illegal aliens from Mexico, appeared in federal court earlier today on charges related to their alleged distribution of methamphetamine and illegal possession of a loaded pistol. "Quick work by our more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IN THE EVENT KRISTI NOEM IS NOT TERMINATED, WE ARE PREPARED TO INITIATE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Chris Jansing Reports, where he made clear that Democrats have called for Kristi Noem to be fired and will continue to use every avenue available to hold Donald Trump and DHS ac more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MS NOW: "IN THE EVENT KRISTI NOEM IS NOT TERMINATED, WE ARE PREPARED TO INITIATE IMPEACHMENT PROCEEDINGS" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MS NOW's Chris Jansing Reports, where he made clear that Democrats have called for Kristi Noem to be fired and will continue to use every avenue available to hold Donald Trump and DHS accountable for their out of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 27 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer music professor plays soldier in Stranger Things * A Mercer University faculty member plays a military soldier in the fifth and final season of Netflix's hit television series, Stranger Things. Dr. Christopher Schmitz, professor of music theory and composition, is among the soldiers fighting in the battle scene at the Military Access Control Zone in Episode 4. The filming took place at a studio lot in At more PR

STRASBOURG, France, Jan. 28 -- The Parliamentary Assembly, an arm of the Council of Europe, issued the following news on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * PACE reviews progress of member states under monitoring in 2025 Adopting a resolution today, based on a report prepared by Zanda Kalnina-Lukasevica (Latvia, EPP/CD), the Assembly took stock of the PACE monitoring activities carried out in 2025. It assessed the situation in countries under a full monitoring procedure, engaged in post-monitoring dialogue, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee released the following testimony by Nisha Verma, an OB/GYN and fellow with Physicians for Reproductive Health, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Protecting Women: Exposing the Dangers of Chemical Abortion Drugs": * * * Good morning Chair Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders, and distinguished members of the Senate HELP Committee. My name is Dr. Nisha Verma, and I am a double board-certified, fellowship trained,  more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 27 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release: * * * Prime Minister to promise a consistent, pragmatic partnership with China to make UK better off * * Prime Minister to travel to Beijing and Shanghai accompanied by nearly 60 British businesses and cultural organisations * As the world's second largest economy and the UK's third largest trading partner, engagement with China is vital for the British people * He will pledge a partners more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 27 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Researcher seeks to help robots have a more human touch * Robots are becoming smarter and more common, but their ability to handle objects with human-like precision remains limited. At Kennesaw State University, new research is enabling robots to better understand movement, touch, and real-world interactions. "My research focuses on dexterous manipulation," said Lingfeng Tao, a Robotics and Mech more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Rethinking the cosmos: UGA astronomy research shakes up the heavens By Michael Terrazas On a clear winter night, stargazers in the Northern Hemisphere can get a good look at AB Aurigae. Hovering some 509 light years away from Earth--about 190 billion miles, or 68 times the width of Neptune's orbit--the star is part of the constellation Auriga, which in Latin means "the charioteer." Over her last more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * NEW: Sen. Ossoff Investigation Uncovers Over 1,000 Credible Reports of Human Rights Abuses in Immigration Detention * Sen. Ossoff's investigation had previously uncovered reports of abuse of pregnant women and children in immigration detention This is an external link & medical neglect and denial of adequate food or water This is an external link Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff's investigat more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 27 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release: * * * Texas Insurance Rates Stabilized in 2025 * Insurance prices for Texas drivers rose by less than one percent in 2025, and homeowners rates rose by just 4.3% the same year, according to new data released by the Texas Department of Insurance. It's the clearest sign that insurance increases from 2022 to 2024 were driven by unique external factors: 40 more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Troutman Pepper Locke Achieves Strong Rankings in Chambers FinTech Guide 2026 NEW YORK - Troutman Pepper Locke has been recognized among the top global law firms for its FinTech practice in the Chambers FinTech guide 2026. The firm achieved four department band rankings and partners Kim Phan and Keith Barnett continue to be recognized as leading practitioners in the space. FinTech Legal (USA) - Band 3  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury Release Joint Fact Sheet on Historic Education Freedom Tax Credit * As the Trump Administration continues its celebrations of National School Choice Week, the U.S. Departments of Education and Treasury today released a joint fact sheet on the Education Freedom Tax Credit that was created by President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts Act. The  more PR