WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12577) on Jan. 29, 2026, by economic development policy analyst Joseph V. Jaroscak and research librarian Ben Leubsdorf. Here are excerpts: * * * Governing the District of Columbia: Overview and Timeline The U.S. Constitution provides for the creation of a district to serve as the permanent seat of the federal government. Article I, Section 8, clause 17 also grants Congress pl more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release: * * * Unconstitutional Arrest of Independent Journalists, Including Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, Fits Lawless Pattern of Escalation by Trump Administration 'These latest arrests are just the latest in a long line of First Amendment violations by the Trump administration.' * U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered the arrest of former CNN anchor more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Jan. 30 -- The Bluegrass Institute issued the following commentary on Jan. 29, 2026, by scholar Gary W. Houchens: * * * Scholarship tax credits can help more Kentucky students succeed By Gary W. Houchens Table of Contents 1. Empowering families through customization 2. Protecting the commonwealth's budget 3. Promoting healthy competition and innovation 4. Supporting public school students 5. Keeping Kentucky competitive Different families have different educational more PR

ANTIGONISH, Nova Scotia, Jan. 30 -- St. Francis Xavier University posted the following news: * * * Building music together: StFX students mentor middle school musicians * On two Saturdays in January, StFX music students could be found in the music room at St. Andrew Junior School (SAJS) helping mentor middle school band and choir members. The clinics sessions brought together beginner and intermediate SAJS musicians with StFX student mentors, creating a learning experience designed to build  more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13118) on Jan. 29, 2026, by energy policy analysts Martin C. Offutt and Lexie Ryan. Here are excerpts: * * * DOE Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) Appropriations, FY2026 The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE's) Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) is responsible for renewable energy and end-use energy efficiency technology development. Other activ more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * News from the State House: Second Session Priorities By Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle As of Jan. 7, the 132nd Legislature is back in Augusta to conduct our second session of the two-year term. Currently, we have roughly 700 bills to consider before our adjournment date in April. Last year, the Legislature passed a balanced budget that helps build stronger Maine communities and deliv more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Healey-Driscoll Administration Recruits More Organizations to Serve as Summer Eats Meal Sponsors Summer Eats provides kids free, healthy meals throughout the summer * EVERETT - At a time when many families in Massachusetts are facing food insecurity and the federal government has made cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 30 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * RIDE Launches 2026 SurveyWorks, Rhode Island's Annual Education Survey Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced the launch of the 2026 administration of SurveyWorks, RIDE's annual statewide education survey. RIDE works in partnership with schools across the state to ensure that students and famil more PR