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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Thursday January 22, 2026 ( 56 items )  

2025 NFL Draft Do-over: How Would All 32 Picks in Round 1 Play Out Now?
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * 2025 NFL Draft do-over: How would all 32 picks in Round 1 play out now? By Ali Bhanpuri, Tom Blair & Dan Parr The NFL draft is an exercise in projection. But what if it came with an "undo" button? Which picks would be rewritten -- and which would be etched in stone again? That's what we're here to explore. Now that all the Round 1 decisions have played out over the course of a season, we've decided to rev  more

365 Wins in 365 Days: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside  more

American Horsepower Prevails Again At The 2026 Dakar Rally as Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. Score Back-to-Back Wins, Delivering Polaris' Third Straight SSV Victory
MEDINA, Minnesota, Jan. 19 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * American Horsepower Prevails Again At The 2026 Dakar Rally as Brock Heger and Max Eddy Jr. Score Back-to-Back Wins, Delivering Polaris' Third Straight SSV Victory LOEB FrayMedia Motorsport - RZR Factory Racing Defend Dakar with Race-Ready Polaris RZR Pro R Rally, Engineered to Meet New FIA Regulations While Deliver  more

At Subcommittee Hearing, Republicans' Selective Outrage About Fraud Does Not Apply to the Trump Administration
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * At Subcommittee Hearing, Republicans' Selective Outrage About Fraud Does Not Apply to the Trump Administration Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, led Democrats in debunking Republicans' false n  more

ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America's Road Team Captains
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Names 20 Elite Professional Drivers as Newest America's Road Team Captains * Jan 21, 2026Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations announced its new team of Captains to the 2026-2027 America's Road Team. These 20 individuals will serve as ambassadors for the trucking industry, traveling around the country to promote safe driving and highlight  more

Attorney General Ford Applauds Decision in TRIO Funding Lawsuit
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Jan. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Applauds Decision in TRIO Funding Lawsuit * Attorney General Ford co-led a group of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to support access to education for low-income students Carson City, NV -Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that on Friday, Jan. 16, the District Court for the District of Columbia granted a motion for prelimina  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS EFFORT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO UNLAWFULLY BAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING HARVARD
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS EFFORT TO UPHOLD BLOCK ON TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO UNLAWFULLY BAN INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS FROM ATTENDING HARVARD * Coalition Argues the Trump Administration's Attacks on International Students and Universities Threatens State's Economic Prosperity and Global Competitiveness Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys gener  more

Chairman Aguilar: One year in, the American people want to know when Donald Trump will finally put their needs first.
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: One year in, the American people want to know when Donald Trump will finally put their needs first. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference on how one year into Trump's presidency, Americans are worse off and facing record-high costs. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below.   more

Chairwoman Foxx Convenes Rules Committee to Consider Protection of Pregnancy Centers and Minnesota Mining Rights
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following remarks on Jan. 20, 2026, at a hearing for the consideration of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945), Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359) and a Congressional Review Act resolution (H.J.Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management rule relating to withdrawal of certain federal lands in Minnesota: *  more

Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Common Cause Challenges Trump's Demands for Voter Data in 14 States * Today, Common Cause, the nation's leading good government organization, held a media briefing describing its multi-state legal response to unprecedented U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) demands for sensitive voter roll data. The Trump Administration's requests raise urgent questions about data privacy, federal overreach, and   more

Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Statement on Trump Administration Actions in Minnesota * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) issued the following statement on Tuesday: "The record of incompetence and cruelty by the Trump administration and Department of Homeland Security Sec. Noem is growing each day. Minnesotans across the state are facing masked, unprofessional, untrained  more

Duckworth Reiterates Call for Joint Investigation into ICE Violence in Chicago and Minneapolis
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Reiterates Call for Joint Investigation into ICE Violence in Chicago and Minneapolis Nearly 100 days after calling for an independent investigation into the outrageous use of force by ICE federal agents in Chicago, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) reiterated and broadened her request to the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Justice (DOJ) Offices of Inspectors General (O  more

Durbin Blasts Kristi Noem On Targeting, Racial Profiling Of American Citizens By ICE Agents
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Blasts Kristi Noem On Targeting, Racial Profiling Of American Citizens By ICE Agents SPRINGFIELD - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, called out U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem on her department's threats to American citizens, as well as misstatements of law by senior Trump Administration offi  more

EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026 * EMILYs List is announcing its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic plan to secure governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot.  The $15 million plan targets nine states where building Democ  more

EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026 * EMILYs List announced Nevada as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic $15 million plan to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026.  "The Republ  more

Emmer Highlights Minnesota Fraud, New Bill, and Housing Affordability During Financial Services Committee Hearing with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Highlights Minnesota Fraud, New Bill, and Housing Affordability During Financial Services Committee Hearing with Housing and Urban Development Secretary Scott Turner * WASHINGTON \- Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) discussed the ongoing Minnesota fraud fiasco, housing affordability, and Emmer's Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services A ct with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Develo  more

Erickson, Ruff, and Wenner to Present During Minnesota Bankers Association Member Appreciation Week
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Erickson, Ruff, and Wenner to Present During Minnesota Bankers Association Member Appreciation Week * Taft fintech partners Sean Ruff and Bobby Wenner, along with finance partner Jamie Erickson, will present during the Minnesota Bankers Association's Member Appreciation Week. The presenters will provide in-depth insights to association members as they address complex topics impactin  more

Feenstra Joins Ways and Means Republicans in Urging IRS to Crack Down on Non-Profit Fraud and Abuse
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Randy Feenstra, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Feenstra Joins Ways and Means Republicans in Urging IRS to Crack Down on Non-Profit Fraud and Abuse U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull), member of the House Ways and Means Committee, joined Chairman Jason Smith and all Republican members of the Committee in sending a letter to the Acting Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Commissioner Scott Bessent and IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano to urge str  more

Fifty-Two Taft Chicago attorneys have been recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fifty-Two Taft Chicago attorneys have been recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2026 * Fifty-Two Taft Chicago attorneys have been recognized in Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2026\. Super Lawyers ranks no more than 5% of lawyers in the state, and honorees are chosen based on independent research, peer nominations, and peer evaluations. The Following are t  more

House Agriculture Democrats Host Roundtable, Warn of Looming SNAP Cost-Shift to States
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * House Agriculture Democrats Host Roundtable, Warn of Looming SNAP Cost-Shift to States Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) and fellow Agriculture Democrats hosted a roundtable featuring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) stakeholders from the state and county level. Panelists included  more

House to Vote on Bill to Repeal Mining Ban in Boundary Waters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * House to Vote on Bill to Repeal Mining Ban in Boundary Waters * The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote today on a controversial proposal, backed by the Trump Administration, that would allow toxic sulfide mining in the watershed of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota.  House Republicans are utilizing a dubious interpretation of the Congressional Review   more

House Votes to Unleash American Mineral Wealth
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * House Votes to Unleash American Mineral Wealth Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, introduced by House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.), which overturns the Biden administration's withdrawal of 22  more

ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon on ICE's Deadly and Illegal Actions at Minnesota Field Hearing, "Accountability can't end, and we know it should not, must not, end with this hearing or the next news cycle"
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon on ICE's Deadly and Illegal Actions at Minnesota Field Hearing, "Accountability can't end, and we know it should not, must not, end with this hearing or the next news cycle" * WATCH VIDEO OF REMARKS HERE (link is external) MINNEAPOLIS, MN - On Friday January 16, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA-07), Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN-05),   more

ICYMI: Emmer pens new op-ed highlighting President Trump's first-year wins for Minnesotans
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Emmer pens new op-ed highlighting President Trump's first-year wins for Minnesotans * In a new op-ed (link is external) in Alpha News, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) touted how President Trump's first year back in office has benefitted Minnesotans -particularly when it comes to rooting out the waste, fraud, and abuse that has occurred on Governor Tim Walz's watch. In case you missed it... T  more

In Davos, President Trump Outlines Bold Vision for American Prosperity, Transatlantic Strength
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * In Davos, President Trump Outlines Bold Vision for American Prosperity, Transatlantic Strength President Donald J. Trump commanded the stage this morning at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, delivering a bold address that reaffirmed America's leadership on the global stage and charted a decisive path forward for Western nations. Highlighting the imperatives of national sovereignty, cultural   more

Kelly, Ways & Means Republicans Sound Alarm as Minnesota Scandal Unfolds, Call on IRS to Crackdown on Non-Profit Sector
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Ways & Means Republicans Sound Alarm as Minnesota Scandal Unfolds, Call on IRS to Crackdown on Non-Profit Sector On Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08), and Ways & Means Committee Republicans called on the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to overhaul its oversight of the non-profit sector  more

Klobuchar, Marshall Urge DOJ and FTC to Investigate Consolidation of Firefighter Software
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Marshall Urge DOJ and FTC to Investigate Consolidation of Firefighter Software U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) are urging U.S. Assistant Attorney General for Antitrust Gail Slater and Federal Trade Commission Chair Andrew Ferguson to investigate the consolidation of critical services and products that fire and public safety departments across the country rel  more

Lawmakers Vote to Remove Safeguards for Pristine Boundary Waters Area
MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 21 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Lawmakers Vote to Remove Safeguards for Pristine Boundary Waters Area * DENVER -The U.S. House of Representatives' vote to roll back protections for the area surrounding the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness increases the risk of new sulfide-ore copper mining near a watershed that provides important habitat for moose, bears, otters, lynx, and hundreds of bird  more

Lead Narcotics Distributor for the Violent H-2 Drug Trafficking Organization Transferred From Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges in Federal Court in Brooklyn
BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Lead Narcotics Distributor for the Violent H-2 Drug Trafficking Organization Transferred From Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges in Federal Court in Brooklyn Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Jair Francisco Patron Tobias, also known as "Crixus," "Junior," and "Gannicus," was arraigned on an indictment ch  more

Meet the 24 Practitioners Selected for AI J Lab: Builders, in Partnership With Nordic AI Journalism
NEW YORK, Jan. 22 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Journalism issued the following news: * * * Meet the 24 Practitioners Selected for AI J Lab: Builders, in partnership with Nordic AI Journalism The AI Journalism Labs at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY, supported by Microsoft, is thrilled to announce the 2026 AI Journalism Lab: Builders cohort, offered in partnership with the Nordic AI Journalism (NAIJ) network, the leading international group for   more

Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg Public Policy Center posted the following news release: * * * Most Would Recommend RSV Immunizations for Infants, Older Adults, and During Pregnancy * Amid a surprisingly severe flu season and a Covid-19 resurgence, those highly contagious respiratory illnesses are drawing the largest share of media coverage and public attention. But it is also the season for another respiratory illness, respiratory syncytial vir  more

National Nurses United endorses Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th District
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th 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 Will Lawrence for Michigan's 7th Congressional District. As a cofounder of the Sunrise Movement, Lawrence has shown the leadership needed to secu  more

NFL: Defensive Coordinator Brian Flores Signs Contract Extension With Vikings
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Defensive coordinator Brian Flores signs contract extension with Vikings By Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Brian Flores is staying put in Minnesota. The Vikings have signed Flores to a new contract as their defensive coordinator, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Wednesday. The team announced the extension shortly thereafter. Pelissero and Rapoport added that the parties   more

Nurses put LA hospitals on 'RED ALERT' status
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses put LA hospitals on 'RED ALERT' status * Januay 24 free clinic, community event kicks off national 'RED ALERT' tour to advance nurses' vision for a healthy society The nation's largest union of registered nurses, National Nurses United, is bringing a 'RED ALERT' warning to hundreds of communities nationwide that face a drastic reduction in quantity and quality of he  more

Ranking Member Huffman Slams Backdoor Attempt to Open Boundary Waters to Toxic Mining
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Slams Backdoor Attempt to Open Boundary Waters to Toxic Mining Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) spoke on the House Floor against H.J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness in Minnesota and allow a Chilean mining company with ties to China to purs  more

Ranking Member Huffman Slams Backdoor Attempt to Open Boundary Waters to Toxic Mining
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Huffman Slams Backdoor Attempt to Open Boundary Waters to Toxic Mining Today, Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) spoke on the House Floor against H.J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution that would overturn protections for the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness   more

Ranking Member Jayapal Introduces Amendment to DHS Spending Bill Requiring ICE to End Targeting of US Citizens
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Ranking Member Jayapal Introduces Amendment to DHS Spending Bill Requiring ICE to End Targeting of US Citizens * WASHINGTON, DC -U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, is submitting an amendment to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations bill to add language that would formally block Immigration and  more

Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Selective Concern About Fraud
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Selective Concern About Fraud Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks at the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing on Republicans' selective concern about fraud, as   more

Rep. Garamendi Joins Over 100 Democrats Demanding Secretary Kristi Noem's Impeachment
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi Joins Over 100 Democrats Demanding Secretary Kristi Noem's Impeachment * WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08) has joined over 100 of his Democratic colleagues in cosponsoring Congresswoman Robin Kelly's (IL-02) resolution to impeach (link is external) Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Congressman Garamendi joined Representative Kelly's impeachment effort foll  more

Reps. Brown and Barragan Introduce Bill to Open Door for Faith-Based Organizations and Nonprofit Universities to Build Affordable Housing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Brown and Barragan Introduce Bill to Open Door for Faith-Based Organizations and Nonprofit Universities to Build Affordable Housing * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Nanette Barragan (MI-11) announced the Yes in God's Backyard (YIGBY) Act, legislation designed to address the nation's housing crisis by empowering faith-based institutions and institutions o  more

Rocky Mountain PBS and Xcel Energy Team Up to Educate and Support Colorado Communities on Wildfire Preparedness
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Rocky Mountain PBS and Xcel Energy Team Up to Educate and Support Colorado Communities on Wildfire Preparedness Partners in Prevention initiative brings together public media, first responders, agencies, and utility expertise to help Coloradans reduce wildfire risk * Denver, CO - Rocky Mountain PBS (RMPBS) and Xcel Energy announced a strategic partnership to educate, inform and support Colorado communiti  more

Six NFL Quarterbacks Primed to Make the Leap in 2026
CANTON, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Six NFL quarterbacks primed to make the leap in 2026 By Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer With only four teams remaining and three games left to play in the 2025 NFL season, it's only right I continue to look ahead with the QB Index. After preparing for the action of free agency last week, I'm looking inward at quarterbacks who aren't headed elsewhere, but could be in line for a big jump in 2026. A signif  more

Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Jan. 22 -- Space Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Space Foundation Announces International Teacher Liaisons for 2026 * Program globally promotes space-related STEM education in schools * 'Flight 26' includes six international teachers from six nations outside the U.S. * Selectees will take part in the Space Symposium in April * Space Foundation, a nonprofit organization founded in 1983 to advance the global space community, t  more

Stauber's Bill to End Biden's Mining Ban in Minnesota Passes House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber's Bill to End Biden's Mining Ban in Minnesota Passes House * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.J. Res. 140, a Congressional Review Act resolution introduced by Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) to repeal the Biden Administration's illegal 20-year mining ban on 225,504 acres in Northern Minnesota's Superior National Forest. "I'm thrilled the House has pas  more

Stroke During Pregnancy, Postpartum Associated With More Illness, Job Status Later
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 22 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Stroke during pregnancy, postpartum associated with more illness, job status later Having an ischemic stroke during pregnancy or three months after pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular events like heart attack or second stroke, heart disease and depression later in life. The new study is published on January 21, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of  more

Subcommittee Chairman Stauber Testifies in Support of Resolution to Unleash American Mineral Resources
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Stauber Testifies in Support of Resolution to Unleash American Mineral Resources Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.J. Res. 140.  more

Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Holds Hearing on the Growth of Data Centers in Rural America
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jake Ellzey, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy and Supply Chains, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains Holds Hearing on the Growth of Data Centers in Rural America Today, Congressman Jake Ellzey (R-TX), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Supply Chains, held a hearing titled "Empowering Rur  more

Subcommittee Ranking Member McBath's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Selective Concern About Fraud
WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member McBath's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Republicans' Selective Concern About Fraud Today, Rep. Lucy McBath, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on Repu  more

Submissions Open for 3M's Nationwide Middle School Science Competition
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release: * * * Submissions Open for 3M's Nationwide Middle School Science Competition * Finalists will receive one-to-one mentorship with a 3M scientist, national recognition, and a chance to win top prize: $25,000 and title of "America's Top Young Scientist" St. Paul, Minn. and Charlotte, NC. (Jan. 21, 2026) - 3M (@3M) and Discovery Education toda  more

Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region * Since combining with Taft on January 1, 2025, what was formerly Sherman & Howard's Phoenix office has grown by 130%. In an interview with the Phoenix Business Journal, Phoenix Partner-in-Charge Craig Morgan shared the enhanced value the merger with Taft brings to clients throughout Arizona and the  more

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, January 21, 2026 * Here's what to watch for on the House Floor today: Supporting Women and Families that Choose Life Pregnancy centers are typically non-profit, faith-based organizations that provide services to protect the lives of both the mother and the child, such as treatments, education on parenting and prenatal care, ultrasounds,  more

U.S. Border Patrol ROAM locations for snowmobile season
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Border Patrol ROAM locations for snowmobile season * Grand Forks - In remote areas where Ports of Entry have limited locations, International Falls Border Patrol and International Falls Office of Field Operations encourages applicants to use the Report Offsite Arrival (Mobile) application. This application is used by snowmobiles in the winter in the Inte  more

U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls on Colleagues to Oppose Resolution that Overturns Protections for the Boundary Waters
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Calls on Colleagues to Oppose Resolution that Overturns Protections for the Boundary Waters * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, ahead of the U.S. House vote on House Joint Resolution (H.J.Res.) 140, which would strip the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness of protections from copper sulfide mining, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke on the House floor in strong opp  more

U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Legislation to Remove Boundary Waters Protections
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. McCollum Statement on Passage of House Republicans' Legislation to Remove Boundary Waters Protections * Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04) issued the following statement on Wednesday following the passage of H.J. Res. 140, which would expose the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed to toxic acid mine drainage: "The Boundary Waters Canoe Area is our nation's most-visi  more

UAW Statement in Solidarity With the Fight for Justice in Minnesota
DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following statement on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * UAW Statement in Solidarity with the Fight for Justice in Minnesota The UAW stands in solidarity with the people of Minnesota, including hundreds of UAW members, who are standing up and fighting back against the federal government's abuses and attacks on the working class. The UAW stands for freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, and human dignity no matter where you were born,  more

Ulbricht to Speak at NBI Webinar on Municipal Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Jan. 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ulbricht to Speak at NBI Webinar on Municipal Law * Taft's Ashley Ulbricht will speak at the upcoming National Business Institute online seminar titled "Municipal Law: Advanced Issues and Answers," being held on Feb. 12. She will present on Section 1983 claims, police reform, and municipal liability risks. For more information and to register, please click here. Ulbricht focuses  more