WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * 2026 NAIC Committee Leaders Will Advance Work on Key Issues * The National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) today announced its 2026 committee leadership, reaffirming the organization's commitment to collaboration and coordination as it addresses the challenges and opportunities shaping the insurance landscape. NAIC co  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Jan. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * 2026 State of the State Address * Introduction Lieutenant Governor Venhuizen, Mr. Speaker, members of the House and Senate, Chief Justice Jensen, Supreme Court justices, constitutional officers, and my fellow South Dakotans: We are gathered here at the convening of another session of the South Dakota Legislature. I've thought a lot this past year about that word, convene. Convene   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Jan. 13 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * A long history of Model UN at Central Michigan University * Model UN engages hundreds of thousands of students worldwide each year, offering hands-on opportunities to learn about the principles and functions of the United Nations. Many current leaders in law, government, business, and the arts got their start in Model UN as students. Model UN at Central Michigan University has grown over the y  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues HHS in 50th lawsuit against federal overreach harming Washingtonians * In his 50th lawsuit against federal overreach since taking office almost one year ago, Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal fun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- American Oversight issued the following news: * * * 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 * Twelve members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Trump-Vance administration secretly re-imposed a policy that blocks unannounced congressional oversight   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Unilaterally Impose Discriminatory Conditions on Grant Recipients * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, co-leading a multistate coalition, today filed a lawsuit challenging new conditions in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) Grants Policy Statement and other grant doc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Helps Secure $425 Million Capital One Settlement * Settlement doubled in value after AG Bonta demanded a better deal for consumers OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today commended the preliminary approval of a new class action settlement and related resolution of claims by the attorneys general that, if approved by the court, will require Ca  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 13 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues HHS for Conditioning Funding on Discrimination Policy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS pol  more

SALEM, Oregon, Jan. 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues HHS Over Policy Forcing States to Discriminate * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 11 other attorneys general today sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discriminate against transgender people. Under a new HHS policy, recipients of  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues HHS for Threatening to Withhold Billions from States That Refuse to Discriminate Against Transgender People * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER BLOCKING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S DEMANDS FOR PERSONAL DATA OF SNAP RECIPIENTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration's demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about mill  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES HHS FOR CONDITIONING FUNDING ON IMPLEMENTING POLICY THAT DISCRIMINATES AGAINST TRANSGENDER INDIVIDUALS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement to discrimi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Barrasso: Republicans Won't Stop Until the Depth of the Minnesota Fraud is Uncovered * "Our Working Families Tax Cuts law fights fraud. We strengthened eligibility requirements for Medicaid. We ensured illegal immigrants do not receive taxpayer-funded healthcare. We put in place work requirements for Medicaid and for Food Stamps. These policies protect taxpayers and increase accountability." WASH  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Budget Chairman Calls for Reconciliation 2.0 Today, during a press conference with the Republican Study Committee, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) called on Congress to pass a second budget reconciliation bill to accelerate economic growth and make life more affordable for working families. The Chairman outlined the g  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR, CAIR-MN Call End of Somali TPS 'Latest Bigoted Attack on Somali Community' * The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and CAIR-Minnesota (CAIR-MN) today expressed opposition to the Trump administration's decision to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somali nationals and require them to "leave the country by March 17." [ NOTE : Today,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Capital Research Center posted the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * "Turtle Island" and the legitimacy of America A look at how the radical left has appropriated a traditional Native American mythology to assert that America (and often Israel) are illegitimate nations. The legitimate American government now alleges that some of them have turned to violence. By Robert Stilson In December, federal law enforcement disrupted what they alleged was a plot to  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * NEA uses Minneapolis tragedy to fuel campaign against federal law enforcement America's largest teachers' union sent a mass email encouraging members to "take action to end ICE's presence in every community..." By Kali Fontanilla In the wake of the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026, the National Education Association (NEA) and its "EdJustice" wing di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Treasury Secretary's Remittance Crackdown Raises Financial Surveillance Concerns Secretary Scott Bessent is building a legacy of financial surveillance and control. * Earlier this week, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, "Following the detection of Somali fraudsters in Minnesota, we will strongly push to prevent anyone receiving federal government support funds from sending money overseas." In a new sta  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * $1 million Ilhan Omar earmark yanked By Bill Glahn Lost in all of the news last week was this item involving local U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-Minneapolis), from The Hill newspaper, GOP backlash to Omar earmark slows government-funding bill. The legislation involved was part  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Accounting for Growth: Human capital per worker, 2024 By John Phelan Back in October, I wrote about Minnesota's relatively poor performance on Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita growth in the last decade. To investigate this, I wanted to do what economists call a "growth acco  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Broad bipartisan support for universal phone ban in schools, says new poll By Josiah Padley New polling suggests that there is broad bipartisan support in Minnesota for a bell-to-bell cell phone ban in the classroom. The numerous harms connected to unfettered access to the digital world are seemingl  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * A call for patience and trust By David Zimmer In light of the ICE agent-involved shooting earlier this week in Minneapolis, it's important to note that these investigations take considerable time to complete. Great care must be given to ensure evidence is collected and statements are documented in a  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 12, 2026: * * * Correcting faulty narratives in ICE shooting By David Zimmer Last week, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) were conducting targeted immigration enforcement in South Minneapolis when agent Jonathan Ross fatally shot an activist, Renee Good, who drove her car at Ro  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The war on ICE By Bill Glahn In just the past few weeks, we've had a rash of assaults on federal officers take place in the Metro area, which haven't been making many headlines. A few examples and a Minnesota Man update: Juan Carlos Rodriquez Romero, of Cuba, was indicted on three counts of assaul  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Jan. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Jan. 11, 2026: * * * What's the matter with Minnesota? State Legislative Auditors want to know why basic fraud controls were shut down By Matt Dean The Minnesota Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a shocking new report that examines mostly ignored controls over taxpayer money handed out by the state's  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Opposes Democrats' Resolution Increasing Families' Health Care Costs, Abusing Taxpayer Dollars Today, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered a speech on the U.S. Senate floor, opposing Democrats' Congressional Rev  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: Nearly a year after Donald Trump and Republicans came into power, America is less safe and more expensive. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, Vice Chair Ted Lieu and Democratic Caucus National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Jason Crow, Maggie Goodlander and Derek Tran held a press conference on how while Donald Trump and Republicans are more focused on   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chairman Comer Presses for Solutions After Massive Fraud Exposed in Minnesota's Social Services System House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) questioned witnesses at today's Government Operations Subcommittee hearing, "Curbing Federal Fraud: Examining Innovative Tools to Detect a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Chairmen Guthrie, Joyce, Griffith, Smith, Schweikert, and Buchanan Ask HHS OIG About Ongoing HHA and Hospice Fraud in Los Angeles County Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and In  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 13 (TNSjou) -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * How human-trafficking survivors made research more realistic In a research project spanning seven years so far, trafficking survivors have questioned, corrected, and challenged their colleagues at every turn, helping redefine how the team approaches its work. By Paul Alongi If you want to study human trafficking networks, you can build graphs, diagrams, and Markov models all day- or you can work  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. James Baird, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Baird Introduces Legislation to Support Hemp Farmers * Today, Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced the Hemp Planting Predictability Act to provide a two-year extension on the hemp provision passed in the FY2026 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agency Appropriations bill that restricts the definition of legal hemp. Congressman Baird was joined b  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Says Renee Good's Killing was a "Clearly Unjustified Homicide" * Condemns Trump, Vance and Noem false claims that victim was a domestic terrorist WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9), a senior member of the Judiciary Committee, said Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have limited law enforcement authority beyond immigration issues and had no right to stop Re  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ralph Norman, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Norman Reintroduces the Earmark Elimination Act Amid Rampant Fraud Scandals Nationwide * WASHINGTON -Congressman Ralph Norman (R-SC) reintroduced the Earmark Elimination Act, bold legislation to permanently ban federal earmarks and cut partisan, back-door spending that burdens hardworking American taxpayers. " For too long, earmarks have become a way for Washington insiders to s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LAUNCHES HUDSON VALLEY WIDE PETITION TO STOP PROPOSED ICE FACILITY IN CHESTER * Congressman Pat Ryan Launches Hudson Valley Wide Petition to Stop Proposed ICE Facility in Chester The Washington Post reported that a warehouse in Chester, NY would be part of a larger ICE plan to house 80,000 immigrants in warehouses across the country (link is external) ; Congressman Ryan (link is   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Dave Taylor, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Taylor's Bill to Deport Fraudsters Advances in House Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) today applauded the passage of his bill, the Deporting Fraudsters Act, through the House Judiciary Committee by a vote of 15-11. This bill will hold illegal aliens accountable for their actions by making the act of defrauding the United States or stealing benefits intended for   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Joins Congressman Jim Baird in Introducing Legislation to Delay Hemp Ban * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) joined Congressman Jim Baird (IN-04) in introducing the Hemp Planting Predictability Act. This bipartisan legislation intends to provide farmers and small business owners more certainty and stability, while giving Congress more time to develop a  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Midwest region -- December 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region decreased 0.1 percent in December, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Energy prices fell 2.1 percent, led by declining gasoline prices. The index for all i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Calls on Governor Walz and Mayor Frey to Honor ICE Arrest Detainers of More than 1,360 Criminal Illegal Aliens in the State's Custody * Governor Walz and Mayor Frey REFUSE to protect Minnesotans and instead protect violent criminal illegal aliens WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today is calling on Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey to put the safety o  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Highlights Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested Yesterday During Operation Metro Surge Including Rapists, Armed Robbers, and Drug Traffickers * We will not let sanctuary politicians or anti-ICE agitators slow us down from making Minnesota safe again WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) highlighted the success of Operation Metro Surge in arresting  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on Government Operations released the following written testimony by District Rep. Walter Hudson, a member of the of the House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I": * * * Chairman, Ranking Member, and Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony for th  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Torres Lead Effort to Expand Access to Mental Health Services * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced the Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act. The bill is co-led by Congressman Ritchie Torres (NY-15). Under current law, inpatient psychiatric hospitals are prohibited from accessing mortgage assistance through the Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Sect  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 13 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN NBA Full Court Press: ESPN to air two marquee doubleheaders this week on Wednesday and Friday * ESPN continues its coverage of the 2025-26 NBA regular season with a pair of star-studded doubleheaders presented by State Farm. On Wednesday, January 14, the Philadelphia 76ers and Tyrese Maxey host the Cleveland Cavaliers and Donovan Mitchell at 7 p.m. ET. Mark Jone  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by former federal prosecutor Brendan Ballou from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I": * * * My name is Brendan Ballou. I am a former federal prosecutor, and a native Minnesotan. Like all Minnesotans--like all Americans who have heard of the story--I am deeply distressed by the fraud on the state's social service   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis announced the following event on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Regional Economic Conditions: General Business How are businesses doing currently across the Ninth District, and how do they feel about the near future? Our Regional Outreach team recently surveyed businesses across the Ninth District to gauge current economic activity and the near-term outlook in different sectors. Join Regional Analyst Haley Chinander for a free   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued an order targeting international money laundering linked to government benefits fraud. The mandate requires financial institutions in specific Minnesota counties to track and report high-value wire transfers and payments. Under the order, all banks and money transmitters operating in Hennepin County and Ramsey County must record and report transactions of $3,000 or more that a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Introduces Legislation to Rein in Fraud and Abuse in Immigration Benefits System, Applauds Committee Passage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after legislation he introduced, the Preserving Integrity in Immigration Benefits Act, passed in the House Judiciary Committee: "Our state has seen firsthand the implications of poorly managed i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * FMCSA Removes Four Devices from List of Registered Electronic Logging Devices Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed four devices from the agency's list of electronic logging devices (ELDs). These devices were placed on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies'  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Following ICE Murder of Renee Good, Markey and Pressley Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers * Legislation Would Hold Federal Enforcement Officers, Not Just State and Local Officials, Accountable for Breaking the Law and Killing Our Neighbors Bill Text (PDF) Washington (January 13, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Representative Ayanna Pr  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Goodwin CLE Week 2026 * Goodwin will be hosting its tenth annual CLE Week program! This year's virtual sessions, spanning four days, will explore the latest business trends and provide expert insights into the evolving legal and regulatory landscapes across various industries. By participating in Goodwin's CLE Week, you can earn CLE credits in Arizona, Arkansas, Californ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * House Conservatives Unite to Unveil Reconciliation 2.0 Framework to Make the American Dream Affordable Again * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Study Committee members unveiled the framework for a second reconciliation bill at a press conference this morning, presenting the Reconciliation 2.0 Framework: Making the American Dream Affordable Again, a comprehensive conservative roadmap for the next reco  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on the Resignation of Former Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson and Career Prosecutors * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement on the resignation of former Acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson and career prosecutors: "Joe Thompson led investigations into fraud, the assassination of Melissa and Mark Hortman, and the Annunciation Catholic C  more

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 13 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Legislation Threatens Wildlife, Water, Recreation in the Boundary Waters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Legislation introduced by Rep. Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) threatens wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, and abundant recreation opportunities in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. Using the Congressional Review Act to allow copper mining near the pristine watersh  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Levin Speaking at Digital Assets at Duke Conference * Richard B. Levin, chair of the FinTech Practice, will be speaking at the Digital Assets at Duke (DA@D) Conference on Feb. 6, 2026. Levin's Fireside Chat with SEC Commissioner Mark Uyeda will focus on the SEC's approach to the regulation of digital assets at a critical moment for U.S. capital markets. Commissioner Uyeda will share  more

FRISCO, Texas, Jan. 13 [Category: Sports] -- The Professional Golfers Association of America posted the following news release: * * * Local Hiring for 2026 PGA of America's Major Championships To Be Run Through PGA JobMatch * Job applications now open for the 2026 PGA Championship, Senior PGA Championship and KPMG Women's PGA Championship across Pennsylvania, Florida and Minnesota FRISCO, Texas (January 13, 2026) - The PGA of America is activating PGA JobMatch to support staffing for its 2  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, Jan. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on Dec. 30, 2025 entitled "Cigarette Taxes and Smuggling: A 2025 Update". The study was written by Michael D. LaFaive, Todd Nesbit and Adam Hoffer. Here is the executive summary: * * * Cigarette smuggling is a significant and growing challenge for policymakers. Intended to reduce smoking and generate revenue, high excise taxes create powerful incentives for tax evasion and avoidance. This  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. J. Luis Correa, 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 - Twelve Members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Trump-Van  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * DEED Awards $17.3 Million for Workforce Development and Job Training The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) today announced more than $17.3 million for workforce grants that are expected to serve more than 3,500 Minnesotans. The 59 organizations receiving Pathways to Prosperity program grant awards support ec  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Walz Statement on Six Prosecutors, Including Joe Thompson, Resigning from U.S. Attorney's Office Governor Tim Walz today released the following statement following the resignation of at least six prosecutors, including former acting U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, from the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota. "Joe Thompson is a principled public servant who spent more than  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Minnesota State Rep. Marion Rarick, a member of the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I": * * * Good Morning, Mr. Chair and Members. For the record, my name is Marion Rarick and I am currently serving as a Minnesota State Representative for House Distri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins, chair of the Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Committee, from a Jan. 7, 2026, hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part I": * * * Good Morning, Mr. Chairman and Members. Thank you for inviting me to testify. As Chair of the Fraud Prevention Committee in the Minnesota House, I have been   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Moulton Demands Action, Accountability from Secretary Noem and DHS In Response to the Murder of Renee Nicole Good * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) issued the following statement regarding the need to hold Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security accountable for aggressive and illicit tactics by ICE and other law enforcement agencies which contributed t  more

UNION, New Jersey, Jan. 13 -- Kean University issued the following news release: * * * Nate Burleson to Share Insights on Media, Sports and Culture During President's Distinguished Lecture Series at Kean University * Emmy Award-winning studio analyst, media personality and retired NFL player Nate Burleson will share his perspective on the media industry, sports culture and his own career journey when Kean's President's Distinguished Lecture Series returns on Thursday, February 12, 2026. A   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 13 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Nation's largest property manager, Greystar, agrees to no longer set rents through RealPage as part of settlements * Several legal cases involving the property management software RealPage (which is owned by the private equity firm Thoma Bravo ) were settled toward the end of 2025. Some of those settlements involved the property manager Greystar, which settled in a major  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Randy Villegas for California's 22nd district * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Randy Villegas for California's 22nd Congressional District. "Nurses believe Randy will fight courageously and skillfully to not only rever  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary and Secondary Education released the following written testimony by Amy Matsui, vice president for child care and income security at the National Women's Law Center, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing entitled "Who's Watching the Kids? How Employers, Innovators, and Parents Are Solving America's Child Care Crunch": * * * Chairman Kiley, Ranking Member Bonamici, and other distinguished members of the  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Jan. 14 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * New NCFR Journal Research Available New FR & JMF Issues, Plus New Articles Jan. 4-10 * Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR). Newest Journal Issues: FR February 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrar  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses at DC's largest hospital to protest systemic wage theft by hospital management * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital Center, in Washington, D.C., will hold a protest on Thursday, Jan. 15, to announce they have formally filed a complaint with the D.C. Office of the Attorney General (OAG) regarding systemic wage and hour violations, announced National Nurses  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses named most trusted profession in U.S. for 24th consecutive year * The nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United (NNU), celebrated nurses being named the Gallup poll's most honest and ethical profession for the 24th consecutive year, an honor which NNU says is especially meaningful given the many ways nurses have stood up for their patients in   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Women's Law Center posted the following news release: * * * NWLC Expert Testifies in Front of House Subcommittee on Child Care Affordability, Trump's Recent Child Care Attacks * Washington, DC - Today, the vice president of income security and child care at the National Women's Law Center, Amy Matsui, testified before lawmakers about the urgent need for robust, sustained federal investments in child care. Watch the full hearing here  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Piper Hegland named 2026 North Dakota CMN Champion * FARGO, N.D. - 8-year-old Piper Hegland has been named the 2026 North Dakota Children's Miracle Network Champion for Sanford Children's Hospital. Piper, an Oberon, N.D. native, is the daughter of Jake and Amanda Hegland. Since birth, Piper has received specialized care at Sanford Children's Hospital. At 37 weeks, a routine  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Jan. 14 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads coalition in suing HHS for conditioning funding on discriminatory policy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states' agreement t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gomez, Members of Congress Return to Court After Trump-Vance Administration Denies Access to Conduct Oversight of Immigration Detention Facilities * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Twelve Members of Congress have returned to federal court after the Trump-Vance administration secretly re-imposed a policy that blocks unannounced congressional oversight of federal immigration detention facilities. The Member  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Baird Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Delay Changes to Hemp Regulations, Allow Congress to Find Permanent Fix * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig and Representative Jim Baird (IN-04) introduced a bipartisan bill to delay changes to federal hemp law that would hurt Minnesota's hemp producers and small business owners. T  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall Joins Bipartisan Call for DOJ Investigation into Fire Department Market Consolidation * Washington - On Monday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined a letter to the Department of Justice (DOJ), led by Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) calling for an investigation into growing consolidation in markets that provide critical products and services to fire departments   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Smith Calls for IRS Investigation Into Tax-Exempt CAIR-California Over Alleged Misuse of Taxpayer Funds and Illegal Activity Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) has referred the Council on American-Islamic Relations-California (CAIR-CA) to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for investigation and potential revocation of its tax-exempt s  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Secures More Than $10 Million for Local Projects in Recently Passed Appropriations Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced securing over $10 million in funding for critical projects across Minnesota's Eighth District via the recently passed FY2026 Interior Appropriations bill. Stauber advocated for these community project funds to be included. "Making   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Republicans Crack Down on Waste, Fraud, and Abuse * 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, recent reports suggest that widespread fraud has taken root in the state of Minnesota. "Prosecutors say that '  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Tyler Godbehere and Shayna Stuart Recognized by AZ Big Media as Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law for 2026 * Taft attorneys Tyler Godbehere and Shayna Stuart have been named to AZ Big Media 's 50 Emerging Leaders in Arizona Law to Watch for 2026 list, recognizing them as rising stars in the legal industry. The list aims to foster innovation and progress in the field by highlighting at  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum Demands Answers from Secretary Noem about Potential ICE Detention Center in Woodbury * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Monday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem demanding that DHS and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately cease all operations in Minnesota. Additionally, the Congressw  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Articles of Impeachment Against Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) announced her cosponsorship of articles of impeachment against U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem. Watch a video of Representative Morrison's statement HERE (link is external). Read Repre  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Bill Cassidy, Colleagues Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Bill Cassidy (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and the entire Senate Republican conference are demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Gover  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Takes Decisive Action Against Somali Fraud in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Last week, Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent announced several initiatives to combat the billions of dollars in rampant government benefits fraud in Minnesota. Secretary Bessent also held a roundtable discussion with victims of the Somali fraud scheme, met wit  more

RENO, Nevada, Jan. 14 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Beyond the blast: How can engineers keep explosives safe? Engineering Associate Dean and Chemical Engineering Professor Brandon Weeks explains explosives, why they're popular in Nevada and how engineers keep them safe * From Jan. 20-25, Reno will host the largest gathering of explosive and blasting professionals in the world. Nearly 2,000 people from more than 75 countries are expected at the annual conferenc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * VIDEO: Following ICE Murder of Renee Good, Pressley & Markey Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers * Legislation Would Hold Federal Law Enforcement Officers, Not Just State and Local, Accountable for Breaking the Law and Killing Our Neighbors **Watch Pressley's Floor Speech on the Legislation** Floor Speech (YouTube) | Bill Text (PDF) WASHINGTON - Following th  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 14 -- World Relief issued the following news release on Jan. 13, 2026: * * * World Relief Condemns ICE Detentions of Lawfully Present Refugees "Operation PARRIS" in MN violates U.S. invitation to refugees, terrorizes innocent families * This weekend, federal immigration agents detained dozens of lawfully present refugees in Minnesota, including children. The agents, some dressed in plain clothes, lured refugees out of their homes where they were transported to hold  more