WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following report (No. ACS-62) on Jan. 28, 2026, by Lydia R Anderson, Tayelor Valerio and Chanell Washington entitled "Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023." Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION This report looks at the socioeconomic characteristics of unmarried women in 2023 who had given birth in the last year. While the National Vital Statistics System (NVSS) provides d more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm heads to Baton Rouge for storied rivalry matchup on Feb. 14 * * GameDay's second show of the season will be live from No. 6 LSU (8 p.m. ET on ABC) * Christine Williamson set to host the pregame show, alongside women's basketball analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2026-087) on January 27, 2026, entitled "Baker County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Baker County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial reporting s more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial and federal single audit (No. 2026-086) on January 27, 2026, entitled "Okeechobee County District School Board." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the Okeechobee County District School Board (District) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed financial r more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Feb. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Florida Auditor General released the following financial audit (No. 2026-085) on January 27, 2026, entitled "University of South Florida." Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY SUMMARY OF REPORT ON THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our audit disclosed that the basic financial statements of the University of South Florida (a component unit of the State of Florida) were presented fairly, in all material respects, in accordance with prescribed finan more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- A coalition of marine and environmental scientists has called upon the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) to refrain from issuing leases for seabed mining in the U.S. Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) adjacent to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). In a public comment letter, the scientists highlighted the potential harm to marine ecosystems and the need for thorough scientific assessment of these areas before any minin more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * What Are Sanctuary Cities? Definitions, legal boundaries, and the range of local immigration enforcement policies What "Sanctuary City" Means By Austin Milks "Sanctuary city" is not a legal term. There is no single official definition. The phrase is commonly used to describe cities, counties, or states that restrict the extent to  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary: * * * Why ICE Is at the Center of a Shutdown Fight By Peyton Lofton Democrats demand ICE reforms after fatal shootings in Minnesota Two recent fatal shootings by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Minnesota have jolted Capitol Hill, turning what had been a routine budget deadline into a flashpoint over agent accountability and federal  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Ocean Conservancy has issued a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Fisheries, advocating for the swift implementation of the proposed Commercial Electronic Reporting Amendments (NMFS-2025-0570). The organization emphasizes that commercial electronic reporting is critical for the South Atlantic and Gulf regions, where such requirements have not yet been mandated despite nearly a decade of effort by regional Fishery Management more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez , R-Florida, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, issued the following news on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Gimenez Announces Hearing on U.S. Coast Guard's Deployable Specialized Forces Today, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) announced a hearing for Tuesday, February 3, to examine the capabilities, readiness, and operational deman more PR