ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 30 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP and Jersey 1st Defend Homeschool Freedom Against Overreach During National School Choice Week * Trenton, NJ -With National School Choice Week underway, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) celebrates school choice to ensure parents can customize their students' educational options that best suit their needs.  In the Garden State, homeschooling empowers thousands of famil more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt To Prolong The Immigration Detention Of Children * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which provides crucial protections agai more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Chemical and Surgical Mutilation of Children * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states suing the Trump Administration over President Trump's Executive Order 14187, "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilatio more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rules That Would Weaken State Consumer Financial Protection Laws * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general and a group of state-level bank regulators, including the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, in opposing a pair of rules proposed by the Office of the Compt more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem ( more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Jan. 30 -- Dirks, Van Essen and April, a merger and acquisition firm, issued the following news release: * * * CherryRoad Media Acquires The Carrollton Democrat Carrollton, MO - January 28, 2026 -- CherryRoad Media has acquired The Carrollton Democrat from Main Street Media (MSM). The transaction closed January 28, 2026, marking the final Missouri title to transition out of Main Street Media's newspaper portfolio. With the completion of the sale, Main Street Media will  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Announces $16.6 Million in FEMA Water Projects for North Jersey Communities * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09), a member of the House Subcommittee on Water Resources, today announced Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awards totaling $16,654,166.68 that will go to Passaic County, Bergen County, and Passaic City for flood control efforts. "North Jersey  more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU research shows how preschool STEM builds life skills * Work by ETSU's Dr. Alissa A. Lange shows how preschool STEM education builds transferable skills, supports social-emotional learning and fosters belonging in early childhood classrooms. When two preschoolers stack sticks and bark to build a house for a ladybug, they're learning far more than basic construction. They're developing more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Litigation Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4072) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. Bernegger v. FEC (Case No. 25-4559) On January 29, the Commission filed a Notice of Lack of Quorum in the U.S. District Court more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 31 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Secularist N.J. gov. sworn in on U.S. Constitution FFRF Action Fund salutes newly sworn-in New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill as its "Secularist of the Week" for taking her oath of office on the Constitution rather t more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Gateway Tunnel Clock Ticks As Tom Kean Jr. Still Refuses to Call On Trump to Release Federal Funding * Kean Jr. refused to join a letter led by other New Jersey and New York congressmembers calling on Trump to "promptly release" funding Construction on the Gateway Tunnel is set to come to a halt next week unless Donald Trump releases federal funding for the project - but vulnera more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org more PR

LONDON, England, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Global law firm Hogan Lovells demonstrates New York market leadership with high-profile real estate deals * New York, 30 January 2026 - Global law firm Hogan Lovells marked 2025 as a standout year for its New York Real Estate team, underscoring its position as a leading practice in one of the world's most dynamic markets. Throughout the year, the group advised on some o more PR

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Urges New Yorkers to Stay Prepared as Bitter Cold Streak Continues * Governor Kathy Hochul today urged New Yorkers to stay prepared as the bitter cold weather impacting the state continues into its third week. Through the weekend, below normal temperatures and gusty winds will result in statewide feels-like temperatures below zero, bringing increased risks of hypothermia and f more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named a Leading Trademark Firm in WTR 1000 2026 Edition * NEW YORK - Jan. 30, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has been nationally and regionally recognized by the World Trademark Review (WTR) in the 16th edition of the WTR 1000. In addition to the firmwide rankings, WTR recommended 30 attorneys in Greenberg Traurig's Trademark & Brand Man more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced its decision not to review an initial determination finding four companies in default for violating existing trade orders. The ruling stems from an enforcement proceeding involving the unauthorized importation and sale of chocolate milk powder. The case involves the "Bournvita" label and U.S. Trademark Registration No. 4,206,026. Meenaxi Enterprise Inc., Edison, New Jersey, filed the original complaint on December 1, 20 more PR

RARITAN, New Jersey, Jan. 31 -- Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Johnson & Johnson receives CHMP positive opinion for AKEEGA(R) (niraparib and abiraterone acetate dual action tablet) for the treatment of patients with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer (mHSPC) with BRCA1/2 mutations AMPLITUDE is the first clinical trial to evaluate potential therapies for patients with mHSPC and known HRR gene alterations, with positive results support more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Missouri Attorney General Hanaway Files Suit Against U.S. Department of Commerce, Census Bureau To Cease Counting Illegal Aliens, Requests Census Recount To defend our fundamental right to representation in government, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway filed the most significant election lawsuit in a generation. This first-in-the-nation suit was filed against the more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * DEP Seeks Community Partners For Its Annual Youth Inclusion Initiative To Empower Future Environmental Leaders The Department of Environmental Protection invites community-based organizations across the state to apply for grants to participate in its annual Youth Inclusion Initiative. The six-week summer program provides young people from eligible com more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service is seeking public input on proposed updates to its technical guides for Kansas, Nebraska and New Jersey. These updates involve the implementation of State Off-Site Methods (SOSM) used to identify wetlands for Food Security Act purposes. The proposed changes aim to clarify technical procedures and ensure consistent application across different regions. In Kansas and Nebraska, the SOSM will re more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Researchers Track How the 2024 Presidential Election Changed Behaviors Around Firearms A Rutgers Health study highlights an increased desire among specific groups to obtain firearms, carry them and store them more accessibly * Firearm purchasing patterns can shift in response to specific events, including presidential elections, according to Rutgers Health researchers. A study by researcher more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 30 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Seton Hall to Host its Second Annual 24-Hour Hackathon * Seton Hall University will host its second annual 24-hour Hackathon from March 21-22, 2026, in Jubilee Hall, building on the success of last year's inaugural event. The Hackathon offers undergraduate and graduate students an immersive, hands-on opportunity to collaborate across disciplines and develop solutions to real-world challenges using dat more PR

SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Jan. 29 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Belonging, Research and Impact * Simone Wilkinson, Ed.S. '13, graduated with her Ed.D. in Education Leadership, Management and Policy from Seton Hall University in May 2025. Her dissertation, "Exploring the Relationship of Program Type on Multilingual Learners Students' English Growth and Promotion in Secondary School," addresses the educational experiences and outcomes of Multilingual Learners (ML) a more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coa more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 31 (TNSjou) -- Cornell University - Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences issued the following news: * * * Extreme Risk Protection Order Laws Reduce Firearm Suicides A new study found that laws temporarily restricting access to firearms for individuals at high risk of harming themselves or others reduced firearm suicides without a shift to other suicide methods, according to researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine and UC Berkeley School of Public Health. In 2023, mor more PR