WASHINGTON, Sept. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R42346) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "Federal Land Ownership: Overview and Data." The report is written by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Eric P. Nardi, legislative attorney Mainon A. Schwartz, defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman and research librarian Scott Vierick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The federal government owns roughly 640 million acres, about 28% of the 2.27 billion acres of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 (TNSCrpt) -- No respite from storms or oil prices - A report from University of Hawaii Economic Research Organization - September 2026 (42 pages) * * * Executive Summary Hawai'i's economy has slowed this year under the weight of war-driven oil prices and an unusually active storm season, including two hurricanes within three weeks. Real GDP growth will fall to about half a percent in 2026, from more than 3% last year, and payroll employment will edge lower. We expect gradual relief as energy prices ease and storm recover more ST