WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bird's Iowa Cold Case Unit Announces Murder Charge for the 2020 Disappearance of Christian Balke-Thompson * DES MOINES-Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced an arrest for the murder of Christian Balke-Thompson who disappeared in 2020. The Iowa Cold Case unit helped investigate the case. Attorney General Bird launched the statewide unit in July 2024. Christian more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Capitol Hill Report, 01-22-26 * Audio from this morning's call is available HERE. Topics include: tariffs, the Epstein files, ICE and Greenland. *** Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-01-22-26 more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 23 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Adjusted for cost of living, wages in North Dakota pass those in Minnesota By John Phelan When Gov. Walz announced that he was ending his campaign for reelection, local media began to assess his legacy. The Minnesota Reformer carried an article titled "Gov. Tim Walz's Minnesota in more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers releases 2025 Lock and Dam 10 navigation stats * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, released its 2025 navigation statistics for the Upper Mississippi River today, Jan. 22. During the 2025 season, Corps staff supported 1,741 commercial navigation lockages at Lock and Dam 10, near Guttenberg, Iowa, which was below  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * On Anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Women Leading Red State Democratic Parties Slam Donald Trump for Banning Abortion 13 states have enacted abortion bans since Roe v. Wade was struck down Reminder: Trump said 'I was able to kill' Roe v. Wade in a Truth Social post in 2023. * Today, State Democratic Party Chairs Jane Kleeb of Nebraska, Nikki Fried of Florida, Lauren Necochea of Id more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * DNR to accept public comment for 401 certification of permit * DES MOINES - The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is accepting public and stakeholder comments regarding the proposed Section 401 Water Quality Certification of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) Regional Permit 39. Regional Permits are general permits authorizing certain activities under Section 404 of the f more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Helps Families Achieve Financial Independence * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is supporting pathways to new opportunities and long-term success for vulnerable American families by giving states the flexibility to streamline federal benefit programs. Ernst is cosponsoring the Upward Mobility Act, led by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), to consolidate multiple federal anti-poverty programs more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE ASHE Award Snapshot: Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., professor and Ph.D. coordinator in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology within FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), one of the highest honors  more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds announces disaster proclamation for highly pathogenic avian influenza in Kossuth County * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds authorized a disaster proclamation for Kossuth County, Iowa, effective immediately through February 21, 2026. The USDA has confirmed a positive case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in a mixed species flock of game bird pheasants and backyard chickens.  more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 (TNSrpt) -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * New Corn Supply Study Underscores Need for New Markets - Lays Out Roadmap Urgent Action on E15 Needed as First Step to Agriculture Recovery * A new corn supply study released today underscores the need to develop new markets to underpin farm income and rural economies. The study lays out a market development roadmap and the policies necessary to ensure fa more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Iowa House Passes Bill Undercutting Infrastructure Critical to Ethanol and Agriculture HF 2104 Leaves Iowa Behind, Boosting Nearby Competitors * The Iowa House of Representatives passed House File 2104 on a 64-28 vote today, in the chamber's latest effort to prevent Iowa agriculture from accessing emerging new markets. Support for undermining needed technologies  more PR

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 22 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Legislation to Protect Land Owners and Move Forward CCUS Projects in Iowa Introduced by Iowa Senate Majority Leader Sen. Klimesh bill seeks balance for landowners and Iowa's future * Iowa Senate Majority Leader Mike Klimesh today introduced a bill designed to address concerns about carbon capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) projects in the state. The b more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Cortez Masto, Grassley, Push to Protect Americans' Personal Information from China, Other Foreign Adversaries * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the Internet Application Integrity and Disclosure (App ID) Act to help protect Americans online. This legislation would require operators of website more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn Fold to D.C. Party Bosses and Fail on E15, Again. * Mariannette Miller-Meeks and Zach Nunn folded to their party bosses instead of standing up for Iowa farmers, again. Miller-Meeks and Nunn have talked a big game about passing year-round E15. But when push came to shove, they willingly handed over their leverage to their party bosses and ins more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Backed Legislation to Detect and Prevent Cancer Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Dr. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass a major appropriations package that includes a transformative investment in cancer prevention and early detection through Medicare. The package includes legislation championed by Rep. Miller-Meeks (link is external) to establish Medicare coverage more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Votes to Fully Fund Government as House Passes All 12 Appropriations Bills * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) voted to pass the final four appropriations bills for Fiscal Year 2026, completing all 12 annual funding bills under regular order, and without the bloated omnibus packages or continuing resolutions of the past. The final appropria more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Cut Red Tape for Financial Advisors * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Gregory Meeks (NY-05) today introduced the Clarity for Compensation Act, bipartisan legislation to support independent financial advisors by removing outdated regulatory barriers that penalize them for operating as small businesses. "Small-town financial advisors shouldn't be more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * On Roe v. Wade Anniversary, Reminder That Shannon Lundgren and Joe Mitchell Will Stop At Nothing to Rip Away Women's Health Care * Both Lundgren and Mitchell Would Fall in Line with D.C. Party Bosses to Pass National Abortion Ban Today marks the 53rd anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that granted women the right to make their own health care choices. Both Shannon Lundgre more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Miller-Meeks: Iowa Farmers Needed Year-Round E15 Yesterday * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) delivered remarks as she was waived onto the House Rules Committee ahead of consideration of legislation and discussion related to year-round E15. In her emotional remarks, Miller-Meeks highlighted the urgent need to move beyond study and deliver certaint more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, Jan. 22 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Stingrays inspire smarter ocean robots * Using robotic fins, researchers at the University of California, Riverside have learned how stingrays are able to swim with impressive control. These insights could help underwater vehicles avoid disastrous ground collisions. In the wild, rays fall into two broad camps: pelagic, like manta rays, soaring far above the ocean floor, and bent more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters at Sturgis Ambulance in South Dakota Ratify First Union Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (STURGIS, S.D.) - Workers represented by Teamsters Local 120 at Sturgis Ambulance have ratified their first collective bargaining agreement. The new two-year agreement includes key protections like just  more PR