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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on Jan. 27, 2026, By Gregory Auclair and Adnan Mazarei: * * * America First investment pledges: Big numbers but uncertain results In July 2025, President Donald J. Trump announced "a strategic realignment of the US-Japan economic relationship," including a Japanese commitment to invest $550 billion to "rebuild and expand core American industries" in projects to be approved by Trump himsel more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Jan. 27, 2026 (20 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were higher in December in 6 states and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-one states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 8 states had decreases, and 21 states had little change. The national un 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 Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Deepening U.S.-Japan Economic Ties Through Workforce Development Cooperation By Taisuke Kassai Japanese firms remain deeply committed to the U.S. market, which continues to be Japan's most important investment destination. Recent high-profile announcements of Japanese investments in the U.S. by companies such as Nippon Steel and Softbank Group and the creation of  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

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": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Physicians in pro-abortion states must follow the laws of the states where women fill their prescriptions 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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Gov. Braun Fills Three Judicial Vacancies Governor Mike Braun today announced he has made selections to fill three judicial vacancies. Joshua McMahan, Kevin McDaniel, and Elliott McKinnis have been appointed to fill the vacancies. "These appointments reflect a strong commitment to experience, fairness, and the rule of law," Gov. Mike Braun said. "Each appointee brings a de more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Welcomes John Deere Expansion to Northwest Indiana, 150 New Hoosier Jobs LOWELL, Ind. - Indiana Governor Mike Braun today welcomed new investment in northwest Indiana, with John Deere planning to expand its footprint by establishing a state-of-the-art distribution center in the area. The company, which recently broke ground on the new facility, plans to creat more PR

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * Indiana State University's Bayh College of Education Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Korean Education Center Indiana State University has signed an official Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Chicago Korean Education Center, a branch of the Korean Consulate General in Chicago and the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea (South Korea), establishing a new international partnership more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Indiana University Media School issued the following news: * * * Senior lecturer Schwibs leads Media School documentary collaboration at Beck's Mill By Sofia Gruionu Senior lecturer Susanne Schwibs led her graduate-level documentary course with the goal of preserving and conveying the history of Beck's Mill. Originally constructed in 1808, the historic grist mill was restored to operational condition in 2008 and is now operated by volunteers dedicated to shar more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Alumni Among Executive Officers and Board of Marion County Bar Association * The swearing-in ceremony for executive officers and members of the board of directors of the Marion County Bar Association took place on January 13 in the Wynne Courtroom at the Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law. Pamela Grant-Taylor, J.D. '06, president, is an attorn more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- Marian University posted the following news: * * * Marian Senior Emma Hendrix Featured in 2026 Trends Report for GEO Breakthroughs * Emma Hendrix '26, a senior Marketing major at Marian University, is gaining recognition for her insight into emerging digital marketing strategies. Emma was recently featured in the 2026 Trends Report for her work highlighting Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), a growing approach that focuses on improving brand visibility wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSFR) -- The Indianapolis Museum of Art Inc. dba Newfields, Indianapolis, Indiana, announced its intent to repatriate two sacred cultural items to Hui Iwi Kuamo'o. The decision follows a determination of cultural affiliation under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The items are two `umele', or wood bowls, which were originally obtained by Albert Parker Niblack. Niblack served in the United States Navy as an explorer, scientist, and Director of Nav more PR

WESTVILLE, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Purdue University Northwest issued the following news release: * * * PNW's Online RN-to-BSN Program Earns Top 50 National Ranking from U.S. News and World Report The Purdue University Northwest (PNW) College of Nursing online programs received top national recognitions through U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Online Programs rankings, including a No. 38 placement for its RN-to-BSN program. U.S. News & World Report's rankings were released Tuesday, Jan. 27.  more PR

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Jeffrey Pojanowski Named Inaugural Sydney Public Law Visiting Fellow * Professor Jeffrey Pojanowski, the Biolchini Family Professor of Law, has been selected as the first Sydney Public Law Visiting Fellow with the Sydney Public Law Group at the University of Sydney Law School. He will complete the fellowship during a residency in October 2026. The Sydney Public Law Group is de more PR

MUNCIE, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- Ball State University issued the following news release: * * * Pulitzer Prize-Winning Author, Historian Jon Meacham Headlines David Letterman Distinguished Lecture at Ball State Ball State University will welcome Jon Meacham, a presidential historian and Pulitzer Prize-winning author, as part of the David Letterman Distinguished Lecture Series. Mr. Meacham will share his insights with students and the greater Muncie community at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 31, at Pruis H more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue recognized with 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University has once again earned national recognition for its longstanding commitment to partnering with communities by way of the 2026 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. A premier desi more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Jan. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's online master's degrees in engineering and education achieve top spots in national rankings, making significant gains * WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Online master's programs in engineering and education from Purdue University once again achieved top rankings in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 list of the best online graduate programs. Five online master's degrees in engineering are ranked No. 1 t more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Jan. 28 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * The professor and the soil Joseph Gladden Hutton, a professor who served in South Dakota State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts' agronomy department between 1911 and 1939, was the college's first soil scientist and saw trouble brewing long before the drought took hold. By Addison DeHaven The year was 1936, and South Dakotans were struggling. The heat was miserable. The winters even wo more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Schwer to Speak on Preparing to Sell a Business at Indiana Green Expo * Taft's Brad Schwer will co-present "Things to Know Before Selling Your Business: Be Prepared, Even for the Unexpected" at the Indiana Green Expo on Feb. 11. The Indiana Green Expo is a tradeshow focused on turfgrass, landscaping, nursery management, and related fields, attracting over 1,600+ industry professio more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Study: 2,204 Plants, Animals May Need Endangered Species Act Protection * PORTLAND, Ore. -A study by the Center for Biological Diversity published today in the peer-reviewed journal PeerJ found that 2,204 species around the United States should be considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act. Despite so many species being at risk, Congress just passed a spen more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Traylor Bros Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Highway Administration outlining challenges and proposed strategies tied to reconstruction of the American Legion Memorial Bridge, a critical crossing on the I-495 corridor between Virginia and Maryland. The company framed the submission as an effort to address prolonged congestion, rising costs, and delivery delays associated with the bridge and its surrounding highway connections. The complexity of the p more ST

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

TERRE HAUTE, Indiana, Jan. 28 -- Indiana State University issued the following news: * * * U.S. News & World Report Ranks Indiana State University Among 2026 Best Online Programs Indiana State University climbed in several rankings this year among the 2026 Best Online Programs by U.S. News & World Report. U.S. News evaluated online bachelor's and master's programs based on a variety of factors, such as student engagement, faculty credentials, and services and technologies. Indiana State Uni more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Reveals 2026 Best Online Programs Rankings * Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in education rankings, today published the 2026 Best Online Programs rankings. Developed to provide prospective students with a data-driven path to advancing their career and knowledge, the new evaluatio more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 26 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Crowd Hears from Pete Buttigieg: 'Hope is the consequence of action more than its cause' * Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg had a simple three-word answer Saturday night to the question of whether he's running for president in 2028 - "I don't know." "I'm not being cagey. It's just too early to make a big decision like that," he told a Connecticut Forum audience at The Bus more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Upcoming Senate Judiciary Hearing Hailed as Historic Opportunity to Safeguard Truth and Uncover Swiss Bank's Hidden Role in Nazi Crimes Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, descendants of Holocaust survivors, Jewish faith leaders and global advocates are applauding Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Io more PR

VINCENNES, Indiana, Jan. 23 -- Vincennes University issued the following news: VU, Prosser Career Education Center and Clark County Regional Airport Launch Strategic Aviation Training Initiative in Southern Indiana SELLERSBURG, Ind. - A dynamic partnership among Vincennes University, the Prosser Career Education Center and the Clark County Regional Airport is advancing an ambitious plan to strengthen Southern Indiana's aviation industry. The Southern Indiana Aviation Initiative will engage hig more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Jan. 22 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * With $1 million NSF grant, IU researcher tracks pesticide exposure across primates, people and farms From tropical forests to smallholder farms, Indiana University's Michael Wasserman is tracing how naturally occurring and human-made chemicals move through ecosystems, and how agricultural change may impact health for both people and wildlife. Faculty Students Jan 22, 2026 From tropical forests to smallhol more PR