HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Grants Announcement: Arnold Ventures Criminal Justice Research Grants During the Fourth Quarter of 2025 Demonstrate Its Commitment to Rigorously Test Public Safety Interventions * In the fourth quarter of 2025, Arnold Ventures ( AV ) awarded more than 15 new research grants through its open request for proposals ( RFP ) for criminal justice rese more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Abandons Workers, Senator Murray, Reps. Pressley, Garcia, & Strickland, Reintroduce BE HEARD Act to Protect Workers From Harassment and Abuse * The BE HEARD Act is comprehensive legislation to prevent workplace harassment, strengthen and expand key protections for workers, and support workers in seeking accountability and justice ICYMI : Senator Murray Sounds Alarm Over Trump's EEOC El more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * B.J. Roberson Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits Union, OK - U.S. Term Limits (USTL), the leader in the national, non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials, is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation. Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress. Oklahoma state ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet Statement on Trump Administration's Rescission of Landmark Climate Finding * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet released the following statement on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) rescission of the 2009 "Endangerment Finding," the scientific determination that established that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health, and underpins the federal gover more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 14 -- The California Department of Civil Rights issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Civil Rights Department Opposes Federal Attack on Key Fair Housing Protection Proposal would undermine federal tool to combat hidden forms of discrimination * The California Civil Rights Department (CRD) today announced submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) proposal to repeal federal disparate impac more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 (TNSrpt) -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Center for a Humane Economy President Says Committee Draft of Farm Bill Not a Serious Offering Wayne Pacelle, president of Animal Wellness Action and the Center for a Humane Economy, reacted to the release of a Farm Bill for consideration by the House Committee of Agriculture expected during the week of Feb. 23. Pacelle was a key architect of all the anti-confinement ballot measures appr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11395) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Todd Garvey: * * * A Tale of Two Immunities: Constitutional Protections for Members of Congress and Presidents When Speaking to the Public Presidents and Members of Congress regularly communicate with the American public. When the President speaks directly to the people, he is often either conveying information or using the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Lee, GOP Colleagues File Amicus Brief Against Counting Late Ballots * AUSTIN - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Mike Lee (R-UT) filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to secure federal elections by excluding late ballots from being counted if received after the federally established Election Day. A copy of the brief can be found here. "A uniform, nationwide Election Day is essential  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Statement on Supreme Court of Virginia Allowing Redistricting Ballot Measure to Move Forward * Today, DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz released the following statement after the Supreme Court of Virginia said the Commonwealth can proceed with the special election to decide on a temporary measure to ensure a free and fair congressional map ahead of the 2026 elections: "Virg more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Calls on FTC to Appeal Court Ruling Against Bipartisan HSR Form * Washington, D.C. - In response to news that Judge Jeremy Kernodle of the U. S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas has sided with the Chamber of Commerce to strike down reforms to the premerger notification form and rules (otherwise known as the HSR Form) finalized on  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 14 -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * EPA's greenhouse gas pivot is "affordability" in action A BIG WIN FOR CONSUMERS FROM ZELDIN'S EPA * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin will formally rescind the 2009 Endangerment more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 14 [Category: Religion] -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * FFRF castigates EPA's Orwellian attempt to 'repeal' climate science The Freedom From Religion Foundation is decrying the Trump administration's recent anti-science action that will erase the scientific foundation for federal climate protections. The White House has ordered a repeal of the Environmental Protection Agency's 2009 Endangerment Finding more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The House Judiciary Committee released the following written testimony by Paivi Rasanen, a member of the Finnish Parliament for the Christian Democrat Party, and former minister of the Interior of Finland, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Europe's Threat to American Speech and Innovation: Part II": * * * My name is Dr. Paivi Rasanen. I have served as a member of the Finnish Parliament for the Christian Democrat Party since 1995, in addition to serving as Minister o more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 14 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Illinois Supreme Court Assigns Hon. Thaddeus L. Wilson to First District Appellate Court The Illinois Supreme Court announced today the assignment of Cook County Circuit Court Judge Thaddeus L. Wilson to the First District Appellate Court. Justice Wilson was sworn in before an overflow crowd on February 6, 2026. He was assigned to fill the vacancy created by Justice Sanjay T. more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Justice Department Sues Harvard University for Withholding Race-Related Admissions Documents Note: View complaint here (https://www.justice.gov/crt/media/1427621/dl). The release has been updated to reflect that the action took place today, February 13. * The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division (DOJ) filed a lawsuit today against Harvard University (Harvard), accusing Harva more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Keel Laid for Future USNS Ruth Bader Ginsburg * The ship's namesake, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, was an advocate for justice who served on the U.S. Supreme Court for 27 years. Keel laying authentication ceremonies are a centuries-old tradition marking a significant construction milestone where a ship transitions from design to reality. The keel was authenticated when the ship's sponsor, Jane Ginsburg, daughter of the lat more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 14 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Responds to the Unlawful Recission of EPA's Landmark 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today issued the following response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) final rule rescinding the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which determined that greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles contr more PR

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Feb. 13 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Motorola Solutions Reports Fourth-Quarter and Full-Year Financial Results Company achieves record full-year revenue, earnings, cash flow and ending backlog - Sales of $3.4 billion, up 12% from Q4 in the prior year; up 8% for full year = Products and Systems Integration sales grew 11% in Q4; up 5% for full year = Software and Services sales grew 15% in Q4; up 13% for full year - GA more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs released the following written testimony by Haven Harris, co-chair of the Native American Contractors Association, and senior vice president of growth and strategy at Bering Straits Native Corp., Alaska, from a Feb. 3, 2026, hearing entitled "Making Federal Economic Development Programs Work in Indian Country": * * * Chairman Hurd, Ranking Member Leger Fernandez, and distinguished members of this comm more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 13 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Files Brief Supporting Louisiana's Challenge to Biden-Era Abortion Drug Rule * LINCOLN- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today led 21 States in filing a brief in support of Louisiana's lawsuit challenging a Biden-era rule that expanded access to abortion drugs through mail and telehealth, despite contrary state laws. The case challenges a 2023 Food and Drug Administr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Olszewski Issues Statement After Reviewing Epstein Files * (Washington, DC) - Today, Maryland Congressman Johnny Olszewski issued the following statement after reviewing partially unredacted Department of Justice files connected to the child sex abuse investigation of Jeffrey Epstein and his associates: "The survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's horrific crimes -and the American public -deserve comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla Statement on Trump Nominating Only Republicans to Bipartisan FEC * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, issued the following statement after President Trump announced the nominations of two Republicans to the Federal Election Commission (FEC). This follows Donald Trump's refusal to nominate a Dem more PR

ASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Feb. 13 -- The Campaign for Southern Equality issued the following news: * * * Parents and Advocates Seek Clarification on Overcompliance with North Carolina Laws That Has Resulted in Widespread School Censorship By Adam Polaski A new letter submitted to the Buncombe County School Board argues that the removal of books and curriculum mentioning LGBTQ+ people and people of color violates federal and state law. This week, four organizations - the Campaign for South more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 14 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - February 13, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal, state, and local matters. By Shannon Meade, Jim Paretti, Alex MacDonald, and Maury Baskin What's Happening in Washington, D.C. Department of Homeland Security Set to Shut Down Tonight Giv more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Eric Burlison Leads Amicus Brief in Supreme Court Case Defending a Uniform Federal Election Day * WASHINGTON -Rep. Eric Burlison (MO-07) announced he is leading an amicus curiae brief, filed in partnership with the American Center for Law and Justice, to the United States Supreme Court in Watson v. Republican National Committee, urging the court to affirm federal law requiring a single, unifo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11346) on Feb. 12, 2026, by Danielle M. Trachtenberg, international trade and finance analyst: * * * Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420), titled "Relief from Unfair Trade Practices," is often collectively referred to as "Section 301." Under Section 301, Congress grants the Office of the United S more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * Sierra Club Louisiana Responds: Trump Admin. To Repeal Major Health and Climate Protections * This Thursday, the Trump Administration is expected to finalize three decisions that will significantly increase climate-warming and health-harming pollution across America, especially in Louisiana. As it continues to decimate the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to protect public health, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11396) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorney Jennifer A. Staman: * * * Supreme Court to Examine ERISA Pleading Standards In January 2026, the Supreme Court agreed to hear Anderson v. Intel Corp. Investment Policy Committee, a case about what retirement plan participants and other plaintiffs must allege in a complaint to sue plan fiduciaries under the Employee Retireme more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11394) on Feb. 12, 2026, by legislative attorneys Dave S. Sidhu and Cassandra J. Barnum: * * * Supreme Court Upholds Warrantless Entry in Emergency Aid Case On January 14, 2026, the Supreme Court in Case v. Montana resolved when, under the Fourth Amendment, law enforcement may enter a home without a warrant to render aid in response to a public safety emergency inside. Pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48846) on Feb. 6, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Courts of Appeals: Background and Circuit Splits from 2025." The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia, supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdicti more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 13 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at UCLA Law * Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the Supreme Court of the United States visited UCLA School of Law on Feb. 6, sharing insights on law, public service, and leadership. During her visit, Justice Sotomayor urged students not to be bystanders in civic engagement, encouraging them to get involved in causes like voting rights, writing t more PR

LOS ANGELES, California, Feb. 14 -- The University of California at Los Angeles School of Law issued the following news: * * * U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor speaks at UCLA Law Justice Sonia Sotomayor of the Supreme Court of the United States visited UCLA School of Law on Feb. 6, sharing insights on law, public service, and leadership. During her visit, Justice Sotomayor urged students not to be bystanders in civic engagement, encouraging them to get involved in causes like voting more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Feb. 13 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Research Informs Policy Debate on Expanding Juvenile Parole Eligibility in Connecticut * More than a decade after Miller v. Alabama, 2012, when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled mandatory life-without-parole sentences for juveniles are unconstitutional, Connecticut is once again examining how it sentences young people. Sukhmani Singh, assistant professor at the UConn School of Social Work, lead  more PR

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 13 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news: * * * UT's Institute of American Civics To Expand Tennessee Civics Academy Statewide * The University of Tennessee, Knoxville's Institute of American Civics will expand civics education across the state by hosting its Tennessee Civics Academy at three sites: Nashville (May 27-29), Knoxville (June 10-12) and Memphis (June 24-26). Supported by a grant awarded to the IAC by the U.S. Department of Education more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 13 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Week in Review: The Most Neglected Freedom * Some call it the "the pursuit of happiness" or simply "the American Dream," but whatever you call it, the right to earn a living may be the most vital constitutional freedom. It may also be the most neglected. That's why the Goldwater Institute is urging the Arizona Supreme Court to take historic action and restore economic liberty as a fund more PR