WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A bipartisan collective of 120 state legislators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the critical need to maintain and enhance federal transportation programs aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity. The diverse group, led by Colorado State Sen. Cleave Simpson and Maryland State Del. Sheila Ruth, represents a variety of political perspectives and underscores their commitment t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Introduces Strategic Transparency Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced legislation to ensure that the United States remains equipped with the information necessary to respond to China's growing influence and evolving military capabilities. The Strategic Transparency Act would extend the Annual Report on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Middlefield Original Cheese Co-op, Sunrise Creamery * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: September 05, 2025 FDA Publish Da  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Introduces Bill to Require Social Media Companies to Keep Students off Their Platforms During School Hours * Rep. Craig announced her bill today on MSNBC's Morning Joe WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig introduced legislation to require social media companies to block access to their platforms on K-12 campuses during school hours. Her No Social Media at School Act   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Submits 10 Amendments to the National Defense Budget Bill (NDAA) * WASHINGTON - Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced ten amendments to the FY2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments aim to rein in the Trump Administration's unconstitutional expansions of power; center human rights in trade, military, and foreign policy; cut down military funding not aimed at benefitting   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Legislation to Improve Mental Health in Aviation Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House of Representatives passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Congressmen Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Sean Casten (IL-06). "Flying remains one of the safest forms of transportation but maintaining that safety means taking care of the people who make it  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following commentary: * * * Thune: Democrats' Historic Obstruction Coming to an End * 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, 'for decades, Democrats and Republicans have regularly cooperated to swiftly confirm the many, many individuals selected by each Pr  more