ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 27 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-South Dakota Applauds Introduction of the REINS Act in State Legislature * Jan 27, 2026 by AFP Pierre, SD -Americans for Prosperity-South Dakota (AFP-SD) commended state lawmakers for publicly unveiling the state's version of the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, filed as Senate Bill (SB) 133. AFP-SD State Director Jennifer Beving appl more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Policy * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day in office, President Trump issued a more PR

SPEARFISH, South Dakota, Jan. 29 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: * * * BHSU Announces Spring 2026 Geek Speak Lineup Black Hills State University is officially announcing the spring dates for its annual Geek Speak lineup, a series of free lectures presented by faculty and guest speakers hosted by the University Honors Program. Geek Speak was founded in 2013 by Dr. Courtney Huse Wika, a professor of English at BHSU. "Thirteen years in, Geek Speak remains a commons f more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet: * * * Data Show Fewer Women Gave Birth While Unmarried in the Past Decade The percentage of women with a recent birth who were unmarried decreased by 4.8 percentage points, from 35.7% (or under 1.5 million) in 2011 to 30.9% (or 1.2 million) in 2023, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report titled Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023 (https://www.cens more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk. "Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the B more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Stands for Pregnant Students' Rights * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This legislation, of which Graham is a co-sponsor, would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to inform their campuses of the rights and resources available to pregnant student more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1 more PR

VERMILLION, South Dakota, Jan. 29 -- The University of South Dakota issued the following news: * * * Regional Computer Programming Competition Held at USD On Nov. 8, 2025, the University of South Dakota hosted the International Collegiate Programming Contest's North American North Central regional competition. The university served as one of 15 sites that hosted, with Dordt University, Buena Vista University and Northwestern College in attendance. On the day of the event, participants spent more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo named top heart program * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Medical Center Fargo has been recognized as having one of the best heart programs in the country. Sanford Fargo was named to the B ecker's Hospital Review's "100 Hospitals and Health Systems with Great Heart Programs." All nominated programs are known for their exceptional cardiovascular care, strong patient outc more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Leads Bipartisan, Multi-State Letter Emphasizing the Importance of Competition Across Agriculture * DES MOINES, Iowa (Jan. 28, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig led a bipartisan, multi-state letter to the Surface Transportation Board (STB) urging a careful, thorough evaluation of the proposed merger between Union Pacific Railroad (UP) and Norfolk  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * Texas and Eight Other States Renew Attack on Section 504 and the Right of Disabled People to Live in their Communities * On January 23, 2026, Texas and eight other states - Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota - renewed their attack on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the integration mandate. The integration mandate is a requirem more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on Government Funding * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, funding for a substantial portion of the government runs out this week, and we are on the clock to pass the remaining fiscal year 2026 approp more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune's Office Accepting Summer Internship, Senate Page Program Applications * WASHINGTON -U.S. Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) is currently seeking college students to serve as summer interns in his office in Washington, D.C., as well as in his offices in Aberdeen, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Interns in Thune's Washington, D.C., office will have the opportunity to witness the legis more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Affordability Starts With More Money in Your Pocket * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, this past Monday was the start of tax filing season. "Now I know most Americans aren't usually excited about more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate to Vote on Pregnant Students' Rights Act * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, on Friday tens of thousands of individuals filled the streets of D.C. and marched up to the Capitol building. "T more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Justice, education and advocacy propel Alexander Campbell The senior, who led the push for new state legislation when he was a child, today serves on the Virginia Board for People with Disabilities and works for a member of the Virginia House of Delegates - among many other efforts. By Joan Tupponce Framed by his experience in elementary school, Alexander Campbell knows the feeling of injustice. more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Jan. 28 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Whitacre's rural development work earns him Land-Grant Award for Excellence * Media Contact: Dean Ruhl | Communications and Media Relations Specialist | 405-744-9152 | dean.ruhl@okstate.edu Dr. Brian Whitacre 's work on broadband policy spans nearly two decades. That work was recognized last month when Whitacre, an Oklahoma State University Extension specialist for rural economic development and p more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 29 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy opens new Bushland Service Center New facility enhances operations and supports Amarillo's westward growth * AMARILLO, Texas (Jan. 28, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is marking the opening of its new Bushland Service Center, an investment that will improve service for customers and support Amarillo's westward growth. The 45,000-square-foot facility includes modern office areas, warehouse more PR