WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * New Census Migration Data Shows Americans Moving From High- to Low-Tax States By Patrick Gleason The U.S. Census Bureau recently released its annual report on state-to-state migration, which looks at how population changed from July 1, 2024 to July 1, 2025. In addition to showing national population growth of 1.8 million people, which amounts to a 0.5 percent increase, the new Census docume more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 30 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news: * * * Letter from Minneapolis: No 'normal' in journalism, right now * When ICE arrived here before the holidays, they brought a sense of foreboding. At first, there were distractions: the holidays, kids home from college. But a few weeks in, on a run around Bde Maka Ska, the lake near my house, my Mexican-born running partner broke into tears. She'd been carrying her passpor more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Condemns Cruel DHS Policies on Senate Floor, Demands Accountability and Reform * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet condemned the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) cruel and unconscionable policies on the Senate floor. This follows Bennet's release of new proposed legislation to impose guardrails and accountability measures for DHS, Immigration and Customs Enfo more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * North Dakota to participate in new tax-credit scholarship program -- and that's a win for families By Catrin Wigfall Something important is happening in education policy, and it isn't coming from Washington mandates or teachers' union talking points. It's coming from states embracing a landmark e more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Aderholt Convenes Second Annual AUKUS Defense Industry Forum in Huntsville * HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -Friday, January 30, 2026, Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) hosted the second annual AUKUS defense industry event in Huntsville, Alabama, bringing together defense and national security leaders from Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States to discuss advanced defense capabiliti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Continental Divide Trail Coalition (CDTC) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, expressing concerns about the agency's plans for a nationwide environmental assessment regarding post-fire recovery actions on National Forest System lands. The coalition, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (CDNST), emphasizes the need for careful consideration of the potential im more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- A coalition of environmental organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, expressing concerns over proposed post-fire recovery actions outlined in a recent Environmental Assessment. The commentary emphasizes fears that increased logging could create more ecological harm than benefit in recovering forest landscapes. The letter argues that while some post-fire actions are necessary, such as protecting public safety more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Great Old Broads for Wilderness, Durango, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service addressing the agency's Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for proposed post-fire recovery actions on National Forest System lands. The organization highlights the importance of a thorough examination of ecological impacts stemming from various recovery strategies, particularly concerning sustainable land management practices. The p more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Jefferson County Public Health, Colorado, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention concerning the continuation of the Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS). The agency is advocating for the essential national data system that tracks maternal behaviors, prenatal care experiences, and early postpartum health, stating its importance for enhancing maternal and infant health outcomes across the nation. According to of more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- A coalition of motorized recreational users has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, expressing concerns regarding the implementation of Secretarial Order 1078-006. This order applies expedited emergency authority to nearly 75% of U.S. Forest Service lands, and the coalition fears that such authority may overlook critical requirements for maintaining public access to recreational resources. The organizations emphasize their long-standing 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, Feb. 2 -- The Rocky Mountain Farmers Union (RMFU), which represents approximately 14,000 farm and ranch families across Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Risk Management Agency voicing serious concerns regarding the newly issued Expanding Access to Risk Protection (EARP) final rule. This rule, recently published in the Federal Register, includes the removal of buy-up prevented planting coverage, a change t more ST