WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * House Passes Massive Election Bill Ahead of Midterms By Logan Sekulow The GOP-controlled House just passed the SAVE America Act, which requires a photo ID to vote in federal elections. Now the bill is headed to the Senate, where Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY) has already vowed to shut it down, despite the numbers showing the majority of American voters agree with requiring identification - eve more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 [Category: Political] -- The Ripon Society posted the following news release: * * * Amo & McDowell Lead Bipartisan Effort to Combat Devastating Fentanyl Crisis * "This drug does not care who you are, where you live, anything about you - it is lethal." WASHINGTON, DC - On Monday evening, Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01) and Addison McDowell (R-NC-06) addressed The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, discussing their legislative efforts to reduce o more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Attorney General Kris Mayes and Coalition of Attorneys General Oppose Rollback of Crucial Fair Housing Regulations Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in sending a comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) opposing an unlawful attempt to rollback regulations under the Fair Housing Act (FHA). more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Atlanta United harkens back to the "Spirit of '96" for Community Kit The 5-Stripes honor Atlanta's historic perch atop the 1996 global sports stage as a reminder that "Big Moments are Born Here" ahead of hosting eight matches for 2026 FIFA World Cup. American Family Insurance is the kit sponsor. * Atlanta United on Feb. 10 unveiled the "Spirit of '96" as its Community Kit for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Child Care Fraud, Protecting American Taxpayers U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on reports of fraud in federal child care funding. Cassidy is lea more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil Vote to Protect Tariffs and Keep Raising Costs on Wisconsinites * Van Orden and Steil greenlight tariffs raising prices For the second time in 24 hours, Derrick Van Orden and Bryan Steil voted to protect reckless, cost-raising tariffs. MAKE NO MISTAKE: Van Orden and Steil would rather choose fealty to their party bosses even if it comes at the more PR

AMES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Endowed athletic director position honors Jamie and Ellen Pollard's service and leadership * AMES, Iowa - Iowa State University announces the establishment of the Jamie and Ellen Pollard Endowed Director of Athletics, made possible through a $5 million commitment from an anonymous alumni couple. This generous gift creates a permanently endowed leadership position honoring the Pollards' exceptional service,  more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Study Finds Teen 'Sexting' Surge, Warns of Sextortion, Privacy Risks Study Snapshot: A new national study by FAU and the University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, finds a surge in teen "sexting," which frequently exposes adolescents to sextortion, coercion and privacy violations. Sexting involves sending or receiving sexually suggestive imag more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * FFRF condemns Speaker Mike Johnson's role in Christian nationalist gathering The Freedom From Religion Foundation is rebuking House Speaker Mike Johnson for using his government office to promote Christian extremism at a recent get-together in the nation's capital. The second annual 2026 National Gathering for Prayer and Repentance (co-founded by  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that there is a reasonable indication that U.S. industry is materially injured by imports of van-type trailers and subassemblies. The investigations cover products from Canada, China and Mexico. ITC found that these imports are allegedly subsidized by the foreign governments and sold in the United States at less than fair value. This decision follows petitions filed on Nov. 20, 2025, by the American Trailer Manufacture more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Budd, Baldwin, Young, Thompson & Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine, co-chair of the Senate Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus and a member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, (D-VA), and U.S. Senators Ted Budd (R-NC), Tammy Baldwin (D- more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic opens no-cost lodging for trauma patients * MARSHFIELD, WIS - Family and patients who are receiving care for trauma injuries at Marshfield Medical Center have a new place to call their temporary home. Cattails Cottage, which is part of the Marshfield Medical Center campus, is an 11-room lodging facility that provides safe, temporary housing for families of more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Dingell, Fitzpatrick, and Kim Introduce Resolution Designating February 2026 as "National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month" * Today, Representatives Gwen Moore (D-WI), Debbie Dingell (D-MI), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Rep. Young Kim (R-CA), co-chairs of the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, introduced a resolution designating February 2026 as "National T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Gwen Moore, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Moore, Yakym Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Increase Access to Homeownership * Representative Gwen Moore (D-WI-04) and Representative Rudy Yakym (R-IN-02) introduced bipartisan legislation to help working families afford their first mortgages. The Affordable Housing Bond Enhancement Act ( H.R. 7414 ) makes improvements to the Mortgage Revenue Bond (MRB) and Mortgage Credit Certificate (MCC) prog more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Feb. 13 -- The University of Wisconsin Milwaukee campus issued the following news release: * * * Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute Welcomes Three New Academic Institutions: Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee School of Engineering, and Waukesha County Technical College The Northwestern Mutual Data Science Institute (NMDSI) - a first-of-its-kind partnership between Northwestern Mutual, Marquette University, and the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) - an more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Philippine research pays back for Blugold geography students * "So, it was very random that last fall I ran into Dr. Harry Jol from the geography department in a conference room and he mentioned a research project in the Philippines that he thought I might be interested in," Raymond says. "I did not have experience with the specific technology the project would use, nor had I do more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan, Biggs Introduce Audit the Pentagon Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02), co-founder and co-chair of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, and U.S. Representative Andy Biggs (AZ-05) introduced the Audit the Pentagon Act, which aims to increase transparency and accountability in the defense budget. As of December 2025, the Pentagon has failed its 8th consecu more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on Feb. 12, 2026, by senior fellow Rod Crane: * * * Public pension debt should be scrutinized like other types of government debt Without comprehensive pension debt reform, states face continued financial pressures and diminished flexibility for future budgets. * Pension liabilities are retirement obligations contractually promised to public workers. In any sense of the word, an unfunded pension liabil more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Statement on Passage of the SAVE America Act * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 1383, the SAVE America Act : "The right to vote in federal elections should belong exclusively to American citizens. Despite a ban on non-citizens voting in federal elections, states continue to find non-citizens on their  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald's Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act Passes House * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after his bill, the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, passed the House of Representatives 233-185. "Less-than-lethal weapons give law enforcement critical options to de-escalate dangerous situations safely and protect liv more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji to host cardiology Doc Talk on Feb. 24 * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health will host a Doc Talk, "Subtle Warning Signs from the Heart," from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 24, at the Sanford Center, 1111 Event Center Dr. NE, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the convention center entrance near the hotel. Heart events can occur at a moment's notice, and the hear more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health expands podiatry outreach in Baudette * BAUDETTE, Minn. - Sanford Health is expanding podiatry outreach services in Baudette with the addition of Brianna Marsh, APRN, CNP, who will join Kyle Templin, DPM, in providing monthly foot and ankle care at CHI Lakewood Health Center, 600 Main Ave., in Baudette. Podiatry outreach clinics are held on the last Monday of  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford to share how innovation is reshaping access to care * Feb 12, 2026 SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health joins global industry leaders in Minnesota this week for meaningful discussions on how innovation is reshaping access to health care in underserved communities. The Medical Alley 2026 Summit takes place Thursday in Minneapolis. The fifth annual event fosters colla more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Peters Reintroduces Bipartisan Bill to Target Invasive Fly Hurting Michigan Fruit Growers Peters' SWAT Act Would Fund Mitigation and Research on Spotted Wing Drosophila Which Continue to Threaten Michigan Cherry, Blueberry, and Other Fruit Crops * U.S. Senator Gary Peters (MI) reintroduced bipartisan legislation to combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive fly hurting fruit gr more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, Feb. 12 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Third Annual Spanish MA Conference Connects Students Across the World * On Saturday, February 7, 2026, Spanish MA students welcomed attendees to their third annual graduate conference. The conference, Arconexiones, was held online in order to facilitate maximum attendance and access. ISU's Spanish MA students live all over the country, and yet they work collaboratively over the course of many months to plan  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Tammy Baldwin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Trade Law Enforcement Against Bad Actors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) led their colleagues in introducing the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen U.S. trade law enforcement and empower American manufacturers to take  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSFR) -- The University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist Bioarchaeology Program completes an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects. This process, conducted in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, identified 13 individuals and 20 artifacts. The inventory covers remains of one adult male, six adults of unknown sex, and six juveniles. These individuals, along with 20 objects--including 13 fla more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, Feb. 12 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Students complete greenhouse construction for local high school Written by David Heimerdinger Students in the AGET 4890: Structures and Environmental Control course at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville successfully completed the construction and assembly of a greenhouse for Southwestern Wisconsin High School. Students traveled twice weekly last fall to Hazel Green for hands-on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following written testimony by John Mills, CEO and co-founder of Watch Duty, Healdsburg, California, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Fix Our Forests: The Need for Urgent Action One Year After the L.A. Wildfires": * * * I. Introduction Dear Chairman Tiffany, Ranking Member Neguse, and members of the Subcommittee on Federal Lands, my name is John Mills, and I live off-the-grid in the wildland fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following statement on Feb. 11, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Building an AI-Ready America: Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology": * * * "Today's hearing will focus on how artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies are improving efforts to keep America's workers safe and healthy. "AI-powered safety tools are moving s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Workforce Protections Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Building Safer Workplaces Through Smarter Technology Today, Rep. Glenn Grothman (R-WI) delivered the following statement, as prepared for delivery, at the third hearing in a series examining artificial intelligence, titled "Building an AI-Ready  more PR