LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * 'Swiftynomics' explores how women power, redefine economy * LAWRENCE -Taylor Swift is a behemoth of entertainment, driver of an economic engine worth billions. A new book from a University of Kansas scholar shows how Taylor Swift and her unprecedented success illustrate how women, whether global icons or working moms, power the economy. "Swiftynomics: How Women Mastermind and Redefine Our Economy," by Mis more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-MO Applauds Over 50 Lawmakers Pushing for MO REINS Act * Jan 27, 2026 by AFP JEFFERSON CITY, MO- Americans for Prosperity Missouri (AFP-MO) applauded over 50 lawmakers that have signed on in support of the Missouri version of the REINS Act, in a strong show of momentum in Jefferson City. Last year, the Missouri REINS Act was the most cosponsored piece of legislatio 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

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * CFO Dive Shares Insight from Goli Mahdavi * AI Service Lead and Partner Goli Mahdavi shared her insights with CFO Dive on what can be expected in 2026 in regards to AI regulation. Quoted in the article, "Top 5 AI Adoption Challenges Facing CEOs," Goli shared she expects that AI regulation at the state level will present "significant compliance challenges for or more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Committee Leaders' Joint Statement Following NTSB Board Meeting on DCA Midair Collision Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO), Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA), Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX), and Aviation Subcommittee Ra more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Jobs Increase In 34 States And D.C. Between December 2024 And December 2025; 20 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs In December * Tue, 01/27/2026 - 12:43 Texas and Hawaii Have Highest 12-Month Increases, While California and Nevada Have the Worst Declines in 2025; Arizona and Montana Top Lists of Monthly Gainers; Minnesota Has the Worst  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Virginia Circuit Court Ruling on Commonwealth's Effort to Give Virginians A Chance to Vote for Fair Elections * Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after a lower court in Virginia ruled against the Commonwealth's action to allow Virginia voters - not politicians - to decide on a temporary measure to ensure free and fair congr more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Emerson, a technology, software and engineering company that says it provides solutions for customers in industrial, commercial and residential markets, issued the following news release: * * * Emerson Life Sciences Recipe Creation for Faster Time to Market * New DeltaV MES Recipe Importer Tool automates batch record creation for workflow execution, reducing timelines from months to days AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 27, 2026) - Emerson, a  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Ameren, a provider of electric power services, posted the following news release: * * * Energy reliability and economic development project greenlit for northern Missouri * Full Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Program gains key regulatory approvals Key Takeaways: * Communities in northern Missouri will soon see improved energy reliability, resiliency, and other benefits, thanks to the Northern Missouri Grid Transformation Prog 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 Florida Department of State announced the completion of an inventory of human remains in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The findings establish a cultural affiliation between the remains of at least two individuals and the Caddo Nation of Oklahoma. The remains were originally transferred to the FDOS from the Leon County Sheriff's Office after being discovered on the dry lakebed of Lake Jackson. While the Leon County  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers Over Trump Administration's Plan to End Student Loan Repayment Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 15 Senate Democrats to send a letter demanding answers from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the Trump Administration's proposal to eliminate student loan repayment options for millio more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich, Lujan Demand Answers Over Trump Administration's Plan to End Student Loan Repayment Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) joined 15 Senate Democrats to send a letter demanding answers from U.S. Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon on the Trump Administration's proposal to eliminate student loan repayment options for millions more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: Rep. Alford & Chairman Williams to Host Small Business Committee Roundtable in Kansas City, MO * On Friday, February 6, 2026, Rep. Mark Alford (R-MO) and Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, will host a roundtable titled " Main Street at Work: Empowering Small Businesses to Deliver Greater Affordability" in Kansas City, Missouri. The p more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 28 -- The Missouri Hospital Association posted the following news: * * * MHA Opens Online Portal For 2026 Workforce Vacancy, Turnover Survey Participation in the annual Missouri Hospital Association Workforce Survey is critical to ensuring accurate, meaningful data is available to understand trends in the hospital workforce. The results inform statewide workforce strategies, advocacy efforts and policy discussions and help hospitals benchmark vacancy, turnover a more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 28 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release: * * * Mizzou ranked among the best online bachelor's programs in the nation U.S. News & World Report's latest rankings reflect a bold commitment to educating future leaders and delivering a world-class education wherever students are. * Newly released national rankings highlight the growing strength and reputation of the University of Missouri's online degree programs, recognized for their innovatio more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 28 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Ohio State's online Master of Science in Nursing ranked No. 1 in the nation by US News Online bachelor's programs tie for 4th nationally * The Ohio State University's online five-track Master of Science in Nursing program has been named the No. 1 online graduate nursing program in the nation in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs rankings. The top ranking represents the 10th consecutive yea more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga to publish book on Settlement and Risk Assessment in International Commercial Arbitration * On Thursday 28 May 2026, Partner and Global Co-leader of International Arbitration Pedro J. Martinez-Fraga will publish his fourth book with Cambridge University Press, titled ' Settlement and Risk Assessment in International Commercial Arbitration. more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Brown, and Foushee Introduce Prison Libraries Act to Reduce Recidivism and Expand Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans * (Washington, D.C.) \- Today, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Shontel Brown (D-OH), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory correctional facilities, more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Cleaver, and Brown Introduce Prison Libraries Act to Reduce Recidivism and Expand Educational Opportunities for Incarcerated Americans * WASHINGTON, DC (January 27, 2026) -Today, U.S. Representatives Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), and Shontel Brown (D-OH) re-introduced the Prison Libraries Act to expand library resources in U.S. state and territory corr more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Missouri posted the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Slovakian Man Admits Aiding Darknet Market that Sold Drugs and Stolen Personal Information A Slovakian man on Tuesday admitted involvement in a darknet market that sold drugs and stolen personal information. Alan Bill, 33, of Bratislava, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court in St. Louis to one felony count of conspiracy to distribute  more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Students claim top honors in January Hearst competitions By Austin Fitzgerald Two Missouri School of Journalism seniors earned top finishes in the Hearst Journalism Awards' Television I - Features competition in January, giving Mizzou an early lead in the overall Intercollegiate Broadcast Competition. Students also finished in the top 10 and top 15 in other Hearst compet 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

NEW YORK, Jan. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Responds to Lawsuit Seeking Immediate Nationwide Restrictions on Medication Abortion * NEW ORLEANS -Today, the Trump administration filed a brief on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in a lawsuit that  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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Forest Service issued the following report entitled "Indicator 1.07: Number and Geographic Distribution of Forest-Associated Species at Risk of Losing Genetic Variation and Locally Adapted Genotypes, 2003-2014." Here are excerpts: * * * What is this indicator and why is it important? This indicator provides information on the number and distribution of forest-associated species at risk of losing genetic variation across th more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 27 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following commentary: * * * Inside the business of obituaries in weekly newspapers Study shows that paid obits bring in little income but are nearly universal By Hannah Artman and Nick Mathews Charging to publish obituaries is nearly universal among weekly newspapers in the United States, and newsroom leaders say the practice is justified because it brings in needed revenue. But our new study in this more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Jan. 28 (TNSjou) -- Washington University in St. Louis issued the following news: * * * Caregiving burdens, medical debt are reshaping health in the US By Deb Parker Advances in medicine have extended life for millions of Americans, but longer lives often come with a price: a higher likelihood of chronic illness or physical or cognitive impairment. Much of the long-term care tied to these conditions takes place outside hospitals -- through paid support at home or in as more PR