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*Minnesota Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Saturday September 13, 2025 ( 18 items )

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Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Raises Concerns Over Medicare Payment Policies

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations (CSRO) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing urgent concerns regarding proposed changes to Medicare payment policies. The coalition, comprised of over 40 state and regional rheumatology societies, advocates for high-quality care for managing rheumatologic and musculoskeletal diseases. In its letter, CSRO praised the p more

Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2025

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2025 * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.94 per hour in the South to $56.67 in the Northeast in June 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, h more

EPA Approves Minnesota Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking direct final action to approve revisions to Minnesota's Underground Storage Tank program. The revisions were submitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and are in line with the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act. This action also serves to codify the EPA's approval of Minnesota's state program and incorporates by reference those state regulations and statutes that the EPA has decided meet the require more

EPA Seeks Public Input on Minnesota's Underground Storage Tank Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to approve revisions to the Minnesota's Underground Storage Tank program. The revisions were submitted by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. The proposed rule would also codify the EPA's approval of Minnesota's state program and incorporate by reference provisions of Minnesota's regulations. The provisions would be subject to the EPA's inspection and enforcement authorities under the Resource Conservatio more

HUD Sells Healthcare Mortgage Loans

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is conducting a competitive, sealed bid sale of eight healthcare mortgage loans. The loans are secured by properties that include skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in Connecticut, Illinois, Maine, Minnesota and Missouri. The sale, known as HLS 2026-1, involves first-lien mortgage notes sold without Federal Housing Administration insurance. The sale is structured as a competitive auction, which allo more

ICYMI: Alford in the Washington Examiner: Healing America: A call for unity amid tragedy

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Alford in the Washington Examiner: Healing America: A call for unity amid tragedy * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) published an opinion piece in the Washington Examiner in response to the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Congressman Alford is calling for national healing and unity through faith following this tragedy, while making clear political violence has no p more

ICYMI: Buchanan Urges Americans to Stand Together Against Political Violence in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Buchanan Urges Americans to Stand Together Against Political Violence in Sarasota Herald-Tribune Op-Ed * "Political Violence Has No Place in America." WASHINGTON -- Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan penned an op-ed in the Sarasota Herald-Tribune condemning the assassination of Charlie Kirk and the troubling rise of political violence, while calling on Americans to come together in unity to more

Minnesota Department of Health Urges CMS to Adjust 2026 Medicare Fee Schedule for Diabetes Prevention Program

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Minnesota Department of Health has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, highlighting operational challenges faced by the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP). The letter emphasizes the need for adjustments to the proposed 2026 Physician Fee Schedule to enhance the effectiveness and sustainability of the program throughout Minnesota. In its correspondence, the health departm more

Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11826) on Sept. 12, 2025, by naval affairs specialist Ronald O'Rourke. Here are excerpts: * * * Navy Next-Generation Attack Submarine (SSN[X]) Program: Background and Issues for Congress Introduction The Navy has been procuring Virginia-class nuclear powered attack submarines (SSNs) since FY1998. The Navy's envisaged successor to the Virginia-class design is the Next-Generat more

Sen. Sheehy Issues Commentary to Bozeman Daily Chronicle: With the Events of This Sept. 11, It is Time to Heal

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Montana, issued the following commentary to the Bozeman Daily Chronicle on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * With the events of this September 11, it is time to heal Senator Tim Sheehy penned an op-ed in the Bozeman Daily Chronicle as the nation observes the 24th anniversary of 9/11 and mourns the assassination of Charlie Kirk. * Everyone over the age of 35 remembers exactly where they were on September 11, 2001. For the past quarter century, every September 1 more

Senator Klobuchar and Mayor Carter Join Saint Paul Firefighters to Honor Captain Michael Paidar and Advocate for the Passage of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Klobuchar and Mayor Carter Join Saint Paul Firefighters to Honor Captain Michael Paidar and Advocate for the Passage of the Honoring Our Fallen Heroes Act * SAINT PAUL -- Today, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar was joined by Mayor Melvin Carter, Fire Chief Butch Inks, Assistant Chief Jeramiah Melquist, Minnesota Professional Fire Fighters Association President Scott Vadnais, IAFF Saint Paul Lo more

Vindman Joins Virginia Delegation Democrats in Condemning Political Violence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Joins Virginia Delegation Democrats in Condemning Political Violence * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congressman Eugene Vindman yesterday (D-Va.-07) joined U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-Va.) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-Va.-03), Don Beyer (D-Va.-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.-04), Suhas Subramanyam (D-Va.-10), and James Walkinshaw (D-Va.-11) in releasing the followi more

Walkinshaw, Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, & Subramanyam Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2025: * * * Walkinshaw, Warner, Kaine, Scott, Beyer, McClellan, Vindman, & Subramanyam Issue Statement Condemning Political Violence Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) more