STORRS, Connecticut, Jan. 12 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * 15 Years of Advancing Heat Safety with the Korey Stringer Institute * Since the Korey Stringer Institute (KSI) opened its doors more than 15 years ago, its work has helped countless athletes, laborers, and warfighters stay safe in the heat. KSI was established in the wake of a lawsuit brought by Kelci Stringer, the widow of Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Korey Stringer who died from exertion  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Education] -- AASA, The School Superintendents Association, posted the following news release: * * * AASA Awards Grants to School Districts Across the Nation * Contact: Lara Wade Director of Communications Mobile: (813) 833-1498 lwade@aasa.org AASA, The School Superintendents Association, has announced the recipients of the 2026 Helping Kids Mini Grants, a program funded by AASA, and supported by its government cooperative procurement partne  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois issued the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Groups, Illinois Voters File Motion to Protect Privacy Against DOJ Overreach Voters and groups seek to intervene in DOJ's lawsuit demanding sensitive Illinois voter data * Common Cause, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, and three individual Illinois voters, Pablo Mendoza, Brian Beals, and Alejandra Ibanez, joined the ACLU National Voting Rig  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MN to Issue New Guidelines for Responding to Escalation and Targeting of Lawful Residents * On Tuesday, January 13, the Minnesota chapter for the Council on American-Islamic Relations Minnesota (CAIR-MN), alongside community leaders and legal advocates, will hold a press conference to release new community guidance for individuals holding I-94 immigration st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Neguse Leads Members of Congress in Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities * Washington, D.C. -Today, Colorado Congressman and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse, alongside twelve of his colleagues, have returned to federal court after the Trump-Vance administration secretly re-imposed a policy that bl  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced the following event on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Regional Economic Conditions: Manufacturing How are manufacturing businesses feeling about the current economy and the year ahead? Our Regional Outreach team, in partnership with the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED), recently surveyed manufacturing firms across the Ninth District to better understand how they are faring in the curr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Jan. 10, 2026, to the National Review: * * * The End of a Spiritual Retreat in the Aspen Mountains By Thomas J. Duesterberg Tomorrow, St. Benedict's Monastery, just outside Aspen in a beautiful mountain valley called Old Snowmass, will celebrate its last Sunday service as it prepares to move on from its home for the las  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga Leads Bipartisan Bill to Redesignate Temporary Protected Status for Burma * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on South and Central Asia and Co-Chair of the Congressional Burma Caucus, introduced bipartisan legislation to redesignate Burma for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). On November 25 th, 2025, the Trump Administration termin  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Removed Heinous Criminals from Minnesota Streets Over the Weekend Including Child Abusers, Drug Traffickers, Domestic Violence Perpetrators, and Armed Assailants * Secretary Noem has been clear: we will not let rioters or sanctuary politicians slow us down WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released the following criminal histories belonging to criminal ill  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: AFP-MN's Jake Coleman Discusses Fraud Scandal on One America News Network * ST. PAUL, MN - In case you missed it, Americans for Prosperity-Minnesota (AFP-MN) State Director Jake Coleman appeared on One America News Network's "The Real Story with Riley Lewis" on Saturday to discuss Governor Tim Walz's handling of Minnesota's welfare fraud crisis. "So far, Tim Walz  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Gallego Talks About Immigration Enforcement in Phoenix * PHOENIX - In Phoenix last weekend, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) met with Arizonans across the Valley and took questions from local media on the Trump administration's immigration enforcement and a potential ICE crackdown in Phoenix. Senator Gallego's stops included a visit to the Visionary Boxing Club to meet with boxing legend David  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Legislation to Overturn Minnesota Mining Ban Introduced in House Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) introduced a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to overturn the Biden administration's withdrawal of 225,  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 22.8 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * MDA Seeks Public Comment on Groundwater Protection Rule Commenters can weigh in on whether the rule is sufficient or if additional restrictions are required * The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is requesting written public comments to help determine whether the state's Groundwater Protection Rule is adequate to protect Minnesota's air, water, land, and other n  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 [Category: Political] -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities * DHS Secretly Re-Imposes Unlawful Policy and Denies Members of Congress Access Despite Federal Court Order   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Members of Congress Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities * U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretly Re-Imposes Unlawful Policy and Denies Members of Congress Access Despite Federal Court Order in Neguse et al. v. ICE Washington, D.C. -Twelve Members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Tru  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The Congressional Hispanic Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Members of Congress Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretly Re-Imposes Unlawful Policy and Denies Members of Congress Access Despite Federal Court Order in Neguse et al. v. ICE * Twelve Members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Trump-  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * First Payments Begin Arriving for Minnesotans on Paid Leave The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced that the first payments have been sent out to Minnesotans on Paid Leave. These payments began arriving last Friday to over 2,600 Minnesotans. "This is an exciting moment for Paid Leave: sending o  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Minnesota DNR proposes to reduce statewide walleye limit from 6 to 4 New rules would also clarify the regulations for anglers on border waters * Minnesota anglers would be able to keep four walleyes instead of six in a proposal by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to update a statewide inland water walleye fishing regulation that's been in place  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * New Year, New Dirtbags: DHS Adds 5,000 MORE Criminal Illegal Aliens to WOW.DHS.GOV, Delivering Even More Transparency * The 20,000 criminal illegal aliens listed are but a fraction of those removed from American communities under the Trump Administration WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today announced another 5,000 criminal illegal aliens have been added to t  more

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, Jan. 12 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Professor Rings in the New Year in Sousa Style * For many, the first steps into a new year are slow and sleepy. For professor Robert "Bob" Evans, adjunct clarinet professor and director of the Symphonic Band at Olivet Nazarene University, 2026 started with a rousing march. On January 1, Bob joined 359 other band directors by performing in the 137th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California. The B  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Omar, Jayapal, Raskin, Thompson & 155 Lawmakers in Demanding Accountability Following the Death of Minneapolis Woman by ICE Agents * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative John Garamendi (D-CA-08) joined Reps. Ilhan Omar (D-MN), Pramila Jayapal (D-WA), Jamie Raskin (D-MD), and Bennie G. Thompson (D-MS) in demanding transparency and accountability (link is external) from Dep  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 12 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Orthopedic Hospital opens in Sioux Falls * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -The Sanford Orthopedic Hospital is now accepting patients. The brand-new, state-of-the-art building, located at 1508 W. 22 nd St. on Sanford Health's main campus, will provide advanced technology and world-class care around the region. "This is an historic day for all of us at Sanford Health," said Andrew  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins, Colleagues Call for Accountability for American Taxpayers Following Alleged Child Care Fraud in Minnesota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA)-Chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee-and the entire Senate Republican conference in calling on Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to provide information on the st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Introduces Resolution to Overturn Biden's Mining Ban in Northern Minnesota * WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber introduced H.J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act (CRA) disapproval resolution that would reverse the Biden Administration's illegal mining ban in Northern Minnesota. Following the resolution's introduction, Congressman Stauber released the following statement:   more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Jan. 12 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Study: Expedited breakthrough drug approvals linked to higher safety risks * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -A new study co-written by a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign expert in operations management finds that drugs approved under the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's "Breakthrough Therapy Designation" -a program designed to expedite promising drug treatments to patients -are asso  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 12 -- Gov. Katie Hobbs, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * TRANSCRIPT: Governor Hobbs 2026 State of the State Address * Speaker Montenegro, President Petersen, Leaders De Los Santos and Sundareshan, members of the House and Senate, Secretary Fontes, Attorney General Mayes, Treasurer Yee, Superintendent Horne, Mine Inspector Presmyk, Corporation Commissioners, Chief Justice Timmer and members of the judiciary, Tribal leaders, honored guests, and my fell  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Child Care Fraud and Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and the entire Senate Republican Conference in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal child care funding in   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Weekley Article, "Keeping Management Engaged Through the Exit Process," Published in Crain's Cleveland * Taft Cleveland partner Brandi Weekley authored the article "Keeping Management Engaged Through the Exit Process," which was published on Jan. 12 in Crain's Cleveland Business. The article explains why retaining key members of management during an exit process is critical for main  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: New Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines * On January 5, 2026, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced updated cervical cancer screening guidelines that include a recommendation offering women ages 30 to 65 years and at average risk the option to self-collect samples for testing. The guideline also includes new language that addresses testing needed  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 12 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * Yardi Matrix research reveals stable single-family build-to-rent occupancy amid negative rent growth * New report explores current trends in a key U.S. housing sector SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., Jan. 12, 2026 - Although slow single-family home sales help sustain demand for single-family bu  more