HANOVER, New Hampshire, Jan. 31 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * What Makes a Good Politician? Larry Hogan Has Some Ideas Compromise is not "a dirty word," says the former Republican governor of Maryland. * Former two-term Maryland governor Larry Hogan, only the second Republican to serve in that role in 50 years, says being a good politician takes courage, communication skills, and the willingness to compromise--all of which are currently in short supply. Hogan, who s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Jan. 31, 2026: * * * DGA Statement on Dan Cox's Entrance into Maryland's Gubernatorial Race Today, DGA spokesperson Kevin Donohoe released the following statement on Dan Cox's entrance into Maryland's gubernatorial race: "Dan Cox is a MAGA extremist running to bring Donald Trump's disastrous, cost-raising agenda to Annapolis - and that's why he is completely unfit to be Maryland's governor. Cox would be t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the receipt of seven environmental impact statements filed from Jan. 16-26, 2026. These filings include proposals for military training, infrastructure updates and habitat conservation. In Alaska, the U.S. Air Force completed a final statement for proposed mortar and artillery training at the Richardson Training Area within Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. Public review for this project concludes on March 2, 2026.  more PR

UPPER MARLBORO, Maryland, Jan. 31 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers issued the following news release: * * * IAM Union Congratulates IAM District 776 Member and Activist Taylor Rehmet on Texas Senate District 9 Victory * The IAM Union proudly congratulates Taylor Rehmet, an IAM District 776 member and labor activist, on his election to represent Texas Senate District 9. Rehmet currently serves as President of IAM Local 776B and P more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration issued a notice identifying the laboratories and Instrumented Initial Testing Facilities (IITFs) currently certified to meet federal standards for workplace drug testing. These facilities are required to maintain strict standards to conduct drug and specimen validity tests for federal agencies. Under the Mandatory Guidelines for Federal Workplace Drug Testing  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Can Free Speech Correct the Problem of Lying in Politics? * In politics and public service, the parallel topics of transparency and honesty are a regular part of the conversation. While it's often unclear what prompts these discussions-and everyone from rank-and-file voters to top-level government officials has an opinion on it-veracity in public life can take control of the exchange at any time. Usua more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Jan. 31 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large. more PR

EL PASO, Texas, Feb. 1 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * UTEP Diana Natalicio Institute Hosts Day of Events Honoring Namesake * EL PASO, Texas (Jan. 22, 2026) - Today, the Diana Natalicio Institute for Hispanic Student Success at The University of Texas at El Paso is hosting the Diana Natalicio Impact and Legacy Celebration, a full day of events honoring Natalicio's enduring impact on UTEP, the El Paso community and higher education at large.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The Women Veterans Interactive Foundation (WVIF) has submitted a public comment letter to the Center for Tobacco Products at the Food and Drug Administration. The organization, dedicated to improving health and well-being for women veterans, expresses support for the FDA's Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) review process specifically regarding ZYN nicotine pouches, which are manufactured by Swedish Match USA, Inc. In the letter, WVIF highlights the unique health challen more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The World Bank issued the following news release: * * * World Bank Group Appoints Johan A. Mistiaen as New Country Manager for Niger * NIAMEY, February 1, 2026 \- The World Bank Group has appointed Johan A. Mistiaen as the new World Bank Group Country Manager for Niger, effective today. In this role, Mr. Mistiaen will lead the World Bank Group's engagement in Niger-spanning the World Bank (IBRD and IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), and the Multilatera more PR