BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 17 -- Agriculture, a peer-reviewed scientific open access journal on the science of cultivating the soil, growing, harvesting crops and raising livestock, published research articles on the following topics in its Jan. 1, 2025, edition (Vol. 15, Issue 1). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * * Article - A New Grazing-Vegetation Tradeoff and Coordination Indicator: The Grazing Intensity and Vegetation Cover Harmonization Index (GVCI) * Article - A Specific Time Lag   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research: * * * By Gideon Lukens and Elizabeth Zhang Recent proposals from Republican congressional leaders and conservative think tanks would cut Medicaid by taking coverage away from people who don't meet unnecessary and burdensome work requirements./[1] We estimate that 36 million Medicaid enrollees -- including people in every state -- could be at risk of losing their coverage under various pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Capito Opening Statement at Hearing on Nomination of Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA To watch Chairman Capito's opening statement, click here or the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, held a hearing on the Nomination of Lee Zeldin to be the Administrator of the Environ  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 17 (TNSres) -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center recognized for exceptional outcomes in pediatric stem cell transplant * * * The Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center's adult stem cell transplant program and the Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center's pediatric stem cell transplant program both received an outstanding review from the Center  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 17 -- GBH, a multiplatform creator for public media, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2025: * * * Community conversations continue in person at Boston Public Library Jan. 30, watch on YouTube starting Jan. 20 * * * GBH today announced a community conversation series, GBH Amplifies , focused on expanding the reach of local voices from Greater Boston and beyond. The series features community leaders hosting public conversations in the GBH Studio at the   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following state of the state address on Jan. 15, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, Mr. President, members of the legislature, General Officers, Chief Justice, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and my cabinet - good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with my fellow Rhode Islanders who share a love of our state, a deep pride in our communities, and a passion for making Rhode Island better every singl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Announces More than $22.6 Million for Homeless Services in Maine Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that 12 organizations and state agencies in Maine have been awarded a total of $22,658,059 to support housing assistance to homeless individuals and families, as well as those fleeing domestic violence, sexual   more