NEW YORK, Jan. 15 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Marks the First Year of Trump's Return with New Report and Video Series * NEW YORK - Ahead of the anniversary of President Trump's inauguration on Jan. 20, the American Civil Liberties Union today marked the first year of Trump's se more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * Congress Approves FY 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill Today, the U.S. Senate passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS) Appropriations Act by a vote of 82-15. The legislation, which passed the House of Representatives last week by a vote of 397 to 28, provides supp more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 15 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Small Majority Of Metro Areas In November; Survey Shows Contractors Have Subdued Expectations For 2026 * Thu, 01/15/2026 - 10:45 Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas, Kankakee, Ill., Owensboro, Ky. Top Lists of Year-over-Year Job Gains, While New York City, Newark, N.J., Las Vegas-Henderson-North Las Vegas, Nev. Ha more PR

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 16 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC: 16 collective bargaining agreements in U.S. ratified, 2 additional tentative agreements reached Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today said that 16 tentative collective bargaining agreements reached in recent weeks with various unions in the United States have all been ratified. All of the new, ratified five-year agreements provide increased wages to approximat more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense, through the Engineer Research and Development Center, has announced funding for a project aimed at enhancing the understanding of harmful algal blooms (HABs) at Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The federal grant opportunity, capped at $95,500, is intended for a single award specifically designed to support non-federal partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU). This initiative will focus on comprehensive water quality mo more ST

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 16 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2026: * * * Over 30 Organizations Urge USDA to Limit Federal Support for Manure Digesters Hundreds of millions of dollars intended to cut energy costs have been funneled to costly manure digesters, benefitting industrial-scale livestock operations * Washington, D.C. -- Today, a coalition of 34 organizations filed a rulemaking petition urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Business-Co more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN unveils schedule for the 2026 NWSL season * * ABC to air six matches, including the star-studded opening weekend featuring Boston Legacy's inaugural match against Gotham FC on March 14 * ESPN platforms to present -33 regular-season matches, the most in league history and up from 17 in 2025 * Decision Day Exclusively on ESPN: All eight "Decision Day" matches more PR

HAYS, Kansas, Jan. 16 -- Fort Hays State University issued the following news: * * * FHSU earns prestigious Carnegie Community Engagement Classification The American Council of Education (ACE) and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching have officially awarded Fort Hays State University the Community Engagement Classification. This designation recognizes FHSU's deep commitment to "partnership and reciprocity," the mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and resources betwee more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces $11M for Rail Service Improvement Projects * TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly today announced that 10 rail service improvement projects across Kansas will receive a total of $11.2 million through the Kansas Department of Transportation's (KDOT) Rail Service Improvement Program (RSIP). "Investment in rail infrastructure is an investment into the economic success of the entir more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces 14 Honorees Selected for Induction Into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 21 st class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 16 -- The University of Missouri Kansas City campus issued the following news: * * * National Science Foundation Conducts Site Visit for UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads Initiative Kansas City emerges as a contender to lead America's critical materials future through innovation, workforce development and regional collaboration * The National Science Foundation conducted a site visit this week at the University of Missouri-Kansas City for Critical Materials  more PR

NEW YORK, Jan. 16 -- HarperCollins Publishers issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2026: * * * NO DUMB QUESTIONS: AND ALL OF OUR DUMBEST ANSWERS BY JASON & TRAVIS KELCE ON SALE JUNE 2, 2026 Jason and Travis Kelce, powerhouse brothers with multiple Super Bowl wins, will publish a new book titled NO DUMB QUESTIONS: And All of Our Dumbest Answers based on their popular podcast segment, where they answer fan questions without judgment. The book, to be released by William Morrow/HarperCol more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * PASSED: Sen. Moran's FY2026 Commerce, Justice & Science Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies (CJS) - today released the following statement after the Senate voted 82 to 15 to pass his FY2026 Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations bill as part of a three-bill app more PR

KUOPIO, Finland, Jan. 15 -- The University of Eastern Finland posted the following news: * * * Professor Alexander Diener from the US to strengthen the University of Eastern Finland's expertise in border studies * The University of Eastern Finland is strengthening its border studies through a significant international appointment: Alexander Diener, currently Professor of Geography at the University of Kansas, will take up a permanent professorship at the University of Eastern Finland in May  more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Jan. 15 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Professor's 'Complete Works' preserves music of pioneering African American bandleader * LAWRENCE -Historians know the early 19 th century African American bandleader and composer Francis (Frank) Johnson had performed for and rubbed elbows with presidents Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren as well as French general and Revolutionary War hero Lafayette. Johnson also is known as one of the first African Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Schmidt Announces Funds for 2nd District Communities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - (January 15, 2026) - With today's final passage of three more appropriation bills, Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-2) has now secured more than $14 million for priorities in seven Kansas communities including drinking water, university research, healthcare, and public safety, his office announced. The Senate today gave final a more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Secures Over $29 Million in Federal Resources for Water Infrastructure Projects in Kansas * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - a member of the Senate Committee on Appropriations - today announced over $29 million in federal investments in Kansas by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The federal resources were included in the FY2026 Energy and Water Development Appropria more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Backs Trump's Great Healthcare Plan * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), issued the following statement in support of the Great Healthcare Plan - a comprehensive package released by President Trump today. "President Trump's Great Healthcare Plan includes many of the key reforms we've been fighting for in a comprehensive healthcare package," sa more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall's Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act Signed into Law * Washington - On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement after President Trump signed his legislation to restore whole milk in schools into law. The Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act expands healthy milk options in schools by reversing the Obama-era law that took whole milk out of scho more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: My Focus is on Bringing Down the Cost of Living * Senator Marshall Joins Newsmax Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Wake up America on Newsmax with Marc Lotter and Alex Kraemer to discuss his work to bring down the cost of living from healthcare to groceries, as well as the latest on government funding. Click HERE or on the image abo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO: Sen. Moran Pays Tribute to the Life of Kansas WWII Veteran Horace "Jim" Sharp * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (Kan.) today spoke on the Senate floor to pay tribute to the life and legacy of Kansan Horace "Jim" Sharp, of Morris County, a World War II veteran who passed away at the age of 101. "Jim was an authentic American hero," said Sen. Moran. "Sometimes I think we look for heroes,  more PR