WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Eighteen Attorneys General submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) demanding the withdrawal of the agency's recent Request for Public Comment regarding "gender-affirming care" for minors. They assert the inquiry undermines the autonomy of states to regulate medical practice and mischaracterizes the safety and effectiveness of gender-affirming treatments. The letter addresses the FTC's call for commentary to investigate potential consumer dec  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP), St. Paul, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing grave concerns regarding the proposed rule for the Calendar Year 2026 Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System (HOPPS) which could limit patient access to photodynamic therapy (PDT) using Photofrin. This letter highlights the implications for Medicare beneficiaries,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- The American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (AACN), Minneapolis, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding significant proposed changes to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2026. The letter, dated September 12, 2025, outlines the organization's support for efforts aimed at improving access to mental and behavioral health services through telehealth and other payment policy update  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Senate Democrats Have Officially Dragged Our Nation into a Schumer Shutdown * "Today, Senate Democrats face a clear choice. They can govern in the best interest of the American people or they can continue to grandstand for retweets and likes from their liberal base. Republicans are united in our commitment to reopen the government. How long that takes, and how costly it is, is entirely up   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Statement on Republican Government Shutdown * Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04), Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, issued the following statement on Tuesday ahead of an anticipated Republican government shutdown at midnight tonight: "House Democrats have tried to keep government open and lower health care costs, but House Republicans stopped us. Republi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Statement on Reckless Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after Senate Democrats voted to shut down the federal government, rejecting the House-passed, clean Continuing Resolution (CR) that would fund the government through November 21 st : "In Congress, our job is to govern and that's exactly what De  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Mazie K. Hirono, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Hirono, Crapo Introduce Resolution Recognizing Importance of Impact Aid Program, Celebrating Program's 75th Anniversary * ~ In fiscal year 2025, the Impact Aid Program provided funding to support approx. 1,100 school districts serving 8 million students across the country ~ WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, on the 75 th anniversary of the Impact Aid Program, U.S. Senators Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI) and Mik  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Minnesota International Educators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing concerns over proposed changes to the admission processes for nonimmigrant academic students and exchange visitors. The organization represents a coalition of professionals working at 68 educational institutions across Minnesota, all advocating for the well-being and success of thousands of international students and scholars. The proposed shift fr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 1, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Statement on the Republicans' Government Shutdown Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement regarding the Republican majority's decision to shut down the federal government. "Family farmers across the country are already facing increased uncertain  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Craig Statement on President Trump and Republicans' Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement on President Trump and Congressional Republicans' failure to fund the government, leading to the first government shutdown in nearly seven years. "Today, Republicans - who control the House of Representatives, Senate and White House  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar's Statement on Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON--Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement following the government shutdown. "Republicans control the House, Senate, and the White House. This shutdown--and the devastating consequences that come with it--are entirely on them. With the passage of the 'Big Ugly' law, Republicans made their priorities clear: billionaires and cor  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Statement on Schumer Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement after Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Democrats continued to block the passage of H.R. 5371, resulting in a government shutdown. "Two weeks ago, House Republicans did our job and voted for a clean, nonpartisan continuing resolution to keep the government open. Sadly, Democr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- UnitedHealthcare (UHC), Minnetonka, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the recent Information Collection Request (ICR) concerning the Annual Notice of Change (ANOC) and Evidence of Coverage (EOC) for Applicable Integrated Plans in states requiring integrated materials. The ICR was published in the Federal Register in late July 2025, prompting UHC to express its concerns regarding the impact of pr  more