MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 4 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Advocating for early childhood education * Teacher and Special Education Professor, Krystyna Nowak-Fabrykowski, Ph.D., was appointed to the Governing Board of the OMEP World Organization for Early Childhood Education - USA. The OMEP has been working worldwide to realize human rights in early childhood for over 70 years, with members hailing from Africa, Asia-Pacific, Europe, Latin America, and No more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Feb. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Soldier's 'sustained excellence' recognized with promotion to colonel * INDIANAPOLIS - Spreading her wings, the Army's newest "full-bird" colonel recently pinned on new silver eagles. Jennifer S. Pampuch Borden, U.S. Army Financial Management Command Reserve Component senior advisor and U.S. Army Reserve Medical Command assistant chief of staff for resource management, was pr more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 4 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition to Urge EPA to Change Formaldehyde Rule to Help Iowa Farmers * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general to ask the Trump administration to fix President Biden's unworkable formaldehyde rule. Formaldehyde ensures families have access to safe food and that farmers can protect lives more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Feb. 4, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Hawaii and South Dakota unemployment rates 2.2 percent in December 2025 In December 2025, Hawaii and South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rates, 2.2 percent each. North Dakota, Vermont, and Alabama also had unemployment rates below 3.0 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.7 percent. The next hig more PR

GREENWOOD, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * CSC announces national staff updates; Dieterlen elevated Executive Director for College Sports Communicators Jason Yaman has announced that Alivia Dieterlen has been elevated to director of creative and digital strategy. Over the past two years, Dieterlen has taken on increased responsibility as CSC's primary social media strategist, the lead on member email communications, and as a co more PR

GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- DePauw University posted the following news: * * * DePauw Joins Nation in Remembering Former Congressman Lee Hamilton '52 * DePauw University grieves the passing of Lee Hamilton '52, an influential leader who served in the U.S. House of Representatives for 34 years and achieved renown in matters of foreign policy and national security. He died at the age of 94 at his home in Bloomington, Ind. "Lee Hamilton was a gift both to our university and to our nation, more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Feb. 4 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Foodservice Workers at Two High Schools Win Campaign to Remove SEIU Union Bosses * After vast majority of cafeteria workers requested vote to 'decertify' union, union bosses disclaimed interest rather than face a vote Chicago, IL (February 4, 2026) - Foodservice employees who serve Lyons Township High School North and Lyons Township High School South have successfull more PR

FRONT ROYAL, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Christendom College posted the following news: * * * Former Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude's Heroic Life May One Day Lead to Sainthood * Former Christendom College Athletic Director Tom Vander Woude heroically sacrificed his life to save his son, Josie, in 2008 -an act that has continued to inspire people across the globe. Now, his cause for sainthood is being investigated, bringing his incredible story of love, of sacrifice, and of "doing the right thing more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Gov. Mike Braun, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Mike Braun Orders Flags Lowered to Half-Staff in Honor of Former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton * INDIANAPOLIS - Governor Mike Braun has directed flags to be flown at half-staff in honor of former U.S. Representative Lee Hamilton, who died on Tuesday, February 3. Representative Hamilton served Indiana's 9th Congressional District from 1965 to 1999. "Indiana mourns the passing of Lee more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session- more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving  more ST

GARY, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for February, March 2026 Free and low-cost courses in communication, finance, gardening, health, technology and more * Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of all ages gain skills and enrich their lives as we face to more PR

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Statement from President Whitten on passing of Lee Hamilton Indiana University President Pamela Whitten issued the following statement following the passing of Lee Hamilton: "Few public servants have shaped our understanding of democracy, global engagement, and principled leadership as profoundly as Lee Hamilton. His lifelong commitment to public service reflects the very best of our democratic ideals and lef more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues Illinois Gov. Pritzker for Records on Photo with 'Peacekeeper' Tied to Murder Charge * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit against Governor JB Pritzker (D-IL) for records regarding a September 2025 "Peacekeeper" event at which Pritzker was photographed with anti-violence employee Kellen McMiller, who days late more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Messmer Applauds Emergency Action to Keep Indiana Coal Plants Open, Protect Grid Reliability * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) issued the following statement in response to an announcement from the Department of Energy's Secretary Chris Wright, ordering utilities and grid operations to continue producing affordable energy at two coal generation stations in southern Indiana: " Ke more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * National Coaches of the Year Measure Success in Multiple Ways By Karissa L. Niehoff Last month, the NFHS recognized 24 individuals as National Coaches of the Year. As one might expect, the accomplishments of these high school coaches are extraordinary, as noted in the press release (https://nfhs.org/stories/2024-25-national-coaches-of-the-year-sele more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Feb. 5 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Prohibition on Slapping the Head Now Applies to All Players in High School Football In an ongoing focus on minimizing risk of injury in high school sports, the NFHS Football Rules Committee strengthened a rule related to illegal personal contact. Both revisions recommended by the committee were subsequently approved by the NFHS Board of Directors. more PR

WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release: * * * Purdue's Charlie AI transforms learning by empowering student writers * What if students could get in-depth, timely feedback about their writing before submitting it for a grade? What if that feedback was customized to an instructor's rubric for that specific assignment? Meet Charlie, an AI-powered writing assistant developed by Purdue's instructional technology team and embedded within the Circuit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Advocates for Fair Healthcare Research Funding at Indiana Universities Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) discussed the importance of fair health research funding for Indiana universities with National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Dr. Bhattacharya during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing titled "Modernizing the National Institutes more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Calls for Passage of SAVE America Act Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), an original cosponsor of the SAVE America Act, released the following statement: Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) "If the United States cannot have fair and secure elections, then we hardly have a country anymore. President Trump is absolutely right: While states have a constitutional duty to administer elec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Raises National Security Concerns Over TCL's Acquisition of Sony's Home Entertainment Business Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to the Japanese Ambassador Shiego Yamada expressing concern about the Japanese Embassy's involvement in TCL's acquisition of Sony's home entertainment business and the potential national security risks it may pose. Read the full letter here (https:/ more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Senator Banks Urges Senate Passage of Tyler's Law Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) spoke on the Senate floor about fentanyl overdose victim Tyler Shamash and the importance of effective fentanyl testing in hospital emergency rooms. The Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee reported out Tyler's Law unanimously on January 15th, and Senator Banks urged final passage of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * 2026 Critical Minerals Ministerial * Today the United States, together with our partners and allies, has set out to reshape the global market for critical minerals and rare earths. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, joined by Vice President JD Vance, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, Energy Secretary Chris Wright, and U.S. Trade Representative Ambassador Jamieson more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Attorney Ganjei announces record-breaking year for border security, cartel dismantling, and espionage disruption * HOUSTON - The Southern District of Texas marked major milestones in the pursuit of justice and fulfilled its duties with substantial results in safeguarding the district with important actions in the recent year, announced U.S. Attorney Nicho more PR

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, Feb. 4 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * Wabash Regains Status as Top Producer of Fulbright U.S. Recipients By Richard Paige Wabash College returned to a select group of institutions included on the list of U.S. colleges and universities that produced the most Fulbright scholarships among U.S. students. Five students earned Fulbright Teaching Assistantships (ETA) to Europe in 2024-25--Connor Craig (Spain), Jacob Davis (Germany), Andrew Dever (Spain) more PR