WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, through president Steven J. Fleischman and CEO Sandra E. Brooks, issued a statement condemning violence against those providing and advocating for reproductive health care. ACOG highlighted concerns over threats, hate language, and physical harm faced by ob-gyns and their teams, citing incidents in Minnesota and a fertility clinic bombing. The organization emphasized the importance of protection  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, June 17 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * America's Moms Mourn the Victims of the Shootings in Minnesota * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the shootings in Minnesota: "We are seeing the  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Appel to Speak on Consumer Dispute Panel * Taft Cincinnati attorney Susan Appel will speak on a panel during an upcoming webinar presented on June 23 by Accounts Recovery. The webinar, "Breaking Down the Most Common Disputes Filed by Consumers and How to Investigate and Respond to Them," will feature a panel discussing how to investigate and handle the most commonly filed complaints  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 18 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 17, 2025: * * * 47th conviction in Feeding Our Future, interrupted By Bill Glahn Ahmed Ghedi, Defendant No. 13 in the free-food scandal, was scheduled to become the 47th individual convicted in the fraud case, so far. He was present and on time at the Federal Courthouse in downtown Minneapolis th  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 18 (TNSrep) -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 17, 2025: * * * New report challenges assumptions about 'green energy' By Bill Walsh A new report (https://files.americanexperiment.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shattered-Green-Dreams.pdf?v=1750106281&_gl=1*peb9d3*_gcl_au*NzE3NTk2NTg4LjE3NDQ3MjIxMzM.) released today by Center of the Ame  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 18 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 17, 2025: * * * Teachers' union president resigns from DNC By Catrin Wigfall American Federation of Teachers union President Randi Weingarten is leaving her position with the Democratic National Committee (DNC) due to disagreements with leadership, according to a letter obtained by POLITICO. Wein  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Krishnamoorthi on the Inclusion of His Name in the Minnesota Assassination Suspect's Notes * SCHAUMBURG, IL -- Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi issued the following statement: "I have been informed that my name was included in the notes of the Minnesota suspect accused of assassinating an elected official, murdering her husband, and targeting others. This brutal attack   more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty Issues Statement on Minnesota Shooting and Personal Security Threat * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Tonight, Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03) issued the following statement in response to the tragic shootings in Minnesota and a related personal security threat: "I extend my deepest sympathies to the loved ones and colleagues of Minnesota Representative and Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on June 17, 2025: * * * Minnesota Attack Is the Latest in a Rising Wave of Political Violence By Riley McCabe This weekend's violence in Minnesota marked a grim milestone in a growing wave of politically motivated attacks on government officials in the United States. The attack, in which a suspect impersonating a police officer killed a prominent Minnesota state legislator and wounded a  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Speaks About The Politically Motivated, Targeted, & Deadly Shooting Of Elected Officials In Minnesota * June 16, 2025 In his speech on the Senate floor, Durbin also called on his colleagues from both sides of the aisle to speak out and condemn these violent acts WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the   more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * Durbin Speaks About The Politically, Targeted, & Deadly Shootings Of Elected Officials In Minnesota WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke about the politically motivated, targeted, and deadly assassination and as  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Education Commission of the States issued the following report on June 6, 2025, by Mary Dell'Erba and Zeke Perez Jr. entitled "Lessons in Advancing STEAM Education." Here are excerpts: * * * At the start of 2024, the Arts Education Partnership and Education Commission of the States brought together teams from California, Iowa, Minnesota, Oregon and Wisconsin to create a professional learning network focused on advancing preschool through fifth grade   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 18 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * General Mills Announces Plans to Remove Certified Colors from All U.S. Cereals and All K-12 Foods by Summer 2026 The company is working to remove certified colors from its full U.S. retail portfolio by the end of 2027. * MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced plans to remove certified colors from all its U.S. cereals and all K-12 school foods by summer 2026. Addit  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 18 (TNSrep) -- Rezidor Hotel Group issued the following news release: * * * Inside the Modern Hotel Program: How Corporate Travel Managers Are Redefining Sourcing and Strategy New research highlights how travel buyers are modernizing rate structures, embracing innovation and adapting to traveler expectations As managed hotel programs undergo a period of rapid transformation, companies and their corporate travel managers are rethinking how they source, negotiate an  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Landsman Statement After Name Included in Minnesota Murder Suspect's Notes * Cincinnati, OH - Today, Congressman Greg Landsman (D-OH-01) released the following statement after he was informed by Capitol Police his name appeared in evidence linked to the Minnesota Murder Suspect: On Sunday morning, Capitol Police contacted my office to inform me that the FBI had found my name among the evidence colle  more

ENCINO, California, June 18 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 98-Room Best Western Plus in Blaine, Minnesota BLAINE, Minn., June 17, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a 98-room Best Western Plus in Blaine, Minnesota. "The hotel has been well maintained and has a strong   more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: Minnesota Shooting and Political Violence in the United States * This weekend, two Democratic state lawmakers in Minnesota were attacked at their homes in what officials say appears to be a "politically motivated assassination attempt." Former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark were killed, while Senator John Hoffman and his wife, Yvette were shot and wounded. A purported "hi  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The National Asian Pacific American Bar Association issued the following news release on June 15, 2025: * * * NAPABA and MNAPABA Condemn Attacks on Minnesota Lawmakers WASHINGTON - In the early morning hours of Saturday, June 14, an armed perpetrator shot two Minnesota state legislators and their respective spouses in the suburbs outside of Minneapolis. State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, died. State Senator John A. Hoffman and his wife, Yvette,  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * On Senate Floor, Klobuchar Honors Representative Melissa Hortman and Mark Hortman * WATCH KLOBUCHAR'S FULL REMARKS HERE WASHINGTON --On the Senate Floor, U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith delivered remarks honoring the life and legacy of Representative Melissa Hortman, former Minnesota House speaker, and her husband Mark Hortman. A transcript of the Senator Klobuchar's floor speech i  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Rep. Hillary Scholten, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Scholten Statement on Postponing Muskegon Town Hall * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Representative Hillary Scholten (MI-03) released the following statement on the decision to postpone the town hall in Muskegon: "Nothing matters more to me than the safety and well-being of the people I serve. After being made aware that my name was on a list connected to the recent tragic shooting in M  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 18 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Soft Baked, Snackable, and Ready for Backpacks -- New Mott's Apple Filled Bars Come in 3 Fruity Flavors for Summer Adventures and Back-to-School Snacking Mott's adds first-ever soft baked apple-filled/* bars to its Soft Baked portfolio, made with real fruit/* in kid-approved Apple, Strawberry and Blueberry flavors. * MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Morning routines should be filled with yums, not c  more

WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Statement From Office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur On Heightened Law Enforcement Presence Following Events In Minnesota * Toledo, Ohio -- Today, the office of Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) released the following statement upon receiving notice that Congresswoman Kaptur was named in writing by an individual suspected of the targeted assassination of lawmakers in the State of Minnesota: "Congress  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Teamsters Extend Picket Lines to Breakthru Beverage Facilities Nationwide * Press Contact: Matt McQuaid Phone: (771) 241-0015 Email: mmcquaid@teamster.org (NATIONWIDE) - Teamsters at Breakthru Beverage in Florida have extended their unfair labor practice (ULP) strike to operations in Arizona, Delaware, Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri, and Pennsylvania. As a show of sol  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Remarks on Horrific Shootings in Minnesota * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, like all Americans, I was horrified to hear about this weekend's shootings of two state lawmakers in Minnesota and their spouses. "Mel  more