WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * At a Union Hall in Bethlehem, Residents Sound Off On Ryan Mackenzie Over Deep Cuts & Affordability Crisis * Mackenzie " cast an essential vote " for Republicans' so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' which gutted health care and food assistance Lehigh Valley residents continue to call out Congressman Ryan Mackenzie for voting to make deep cuts to health care and food assistance. Lehi more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces Texas Statewide Endorsements, Endorsing Jasmine Crockett and Gina Hinojosa * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today EMILYs List, the nation's largest resource for women in politics, is endorsing two bold leaders running statewide in Texas -Jasmine Crockett in the U.S. Senate race and Gina Hinojosa for governor. "Jasmine Crockett is a fearless force in Congress, taking on the reckless R more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following statement: * * * Message from Fairfax County Public Schools Regarding Fairfax HS and Hayfield Investigations Dear Fairfax and Hayfield Families: In February 2025, the School Board retained the law firm of Baker McKenzie LLP to conduct a comprehensive, independent investigation of allegations surrounding student athlete transfers and eligibility practices within FCPS. Baker McKenzie recently completed its r more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11087) on Jan. 27, 2026, by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: Here are excerpts: * * * Title VI and Peer-to-Peer Racial Harassment at School: Federal Appellate Decisions Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs. While that mandate applies broadly to programs of more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Finds California Department of Education Violated Federal Law by Hiding Students' "Gender Transitions" from Parents * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Student Privacy Policy Office (SPPO) found that the California Department of Education (CDE) is in continued violation of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)-a federal law granting parents the 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

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Demands Documents from Texas ISDs as Part of Ongoing Investigation into the Schools' Ties to Foreign Terrorist Organization CAIR and Hosting of "Islamic Games" * Attorney General Ken Paxton is demanding information from Cypress-Fairbanks and Grapevine-Colleyville Independent School Districts ("ISDs"). The information demands are part of an ongoing investigation regardi more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 29 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * Treating Blacks as Inferior Scenario: The Jones family lives in apartment 3A in an inner-city neighborhood, populated by non-whites. On a Friday night, they hear a child in 3B screaming his head off, begging the more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Empowering Families, Increasing Education Options U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how to empower families to choose the best education op more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 28 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Ewa Makai Middle and Waialua High & Intermediate recognized as inaugural middle-level Hawaii Schools of Democracy EWA BEACH AND WAIALUA -- The Hawaii State Department of Education today recognized Ewa Makai Middle and Waialua High & Intermediate as the state's inaugural middle-level Hawaii Schools of Democracy, honoring the schools' exemplary commitment to civic education, s more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Jan. 28 -- The Hawaii State Department of Education issued the following news on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Harm to Students Registry: Protecting Student Safety in Hawai'i The Hawaii State Department of Education (Department) maintains the Harm to Students Registry (Registry) in accordance with Act 156, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024 (Act 156). The Registry supports student safety by informing employment and access decisions at educational institutions statewide. What is the Registr more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * School Choice Week Key Opportunity to Add Tax Credit, White Says * HARRISBURG - National School Choice Week (Jan. 25-31) would be a perfect time for Gov. Josh Shapiro to confirm Pennsylvania's participation in a new, federal tax credit program, according to Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia). The federal budget reconciliation bill adopted last summer included a new tax credit that woul more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott touts key support for school choice * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), co-chair of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, introduced a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. The resolution recognizes the importance of providing families with more educational options and highlights the role of school choice in empowering students  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11087) on Jan. 27, 2026, by legislative attorney Jared P. Cole: Here are excerpts: * * * Title VI and Peer-to-Peer Racial Harassment at School: Federal Appellate Decisions Section 601 of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs. While that mandate applies broadly to programs of more PR