UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Key informants' report farmers accept mental health help but face barriers * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Governments and organizations that provide mental health support to farmers dealing with depression, anxiety and isolation have traditionally focused on overcoming the stigma associated with getting help -but that isn't the barrier farmers face, according to a new study by a research team le  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release: * * * AFT President Weingarten Urges New Target CEO to Demand ICE Out of Minnesota * Minneapolis -AFT President Randi Weingarten sent a letter to Michael Fiddelke on his first day as the new CEO of Target to demand that Target call for ICE to leave Minnesota. "Our members are not only workers and consumers, they are long-term investors with a profound stake in Target's fut  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over 'Declaring a National Energy Emergency' Executive Order * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongs ide a multistate coalition, filed an amended complaint (PDF) expanding its ongoing legal challenge to President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) entitled "Declaring a National Energy Emergency.  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads with Compassion, Stands Up for Seniors Across America * OAKLAND -Co-leading a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, California Attorney General Bonta today filed a comment letter that challenges the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health   more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CHALLENGE TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S "NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY" * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 16 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint expanding their ongoing legal challenge to the Trump administration's so-called "National Energy Emergency" executive order. The executive order (EO) short-cuts critical en  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on MS Now's "Morning Joe" * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on MS Now's "Morning Joe." AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Mika Brzezinski, Morning Joe: A Democratic governor, Kathy Hochul of New York is proposing an end to State  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Behind the scenes of fan health: Mayo Clinic marks 25 years as WM Phoenix Open medical sponsor * SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -As the WM Phoenix Open prepares to welcome hundreds of thousands of golf fans to TPC Scottsdale, tournament organizers and Mayo Clinic will offer media a behind-the-scenes look at the on-site medical operations that support one of the world's largest sporting events.  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Tells DOJ to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls * 02.02.26 Senators raise alarm on Attorney General Bondi's attempt to coerce Washington state, Minnesota, and 22 other states into relinquishing their states' voter registration lists AG Bondi demanded Minnesota release its list as a condition for the removal of ICE and CBP from Minneapolis  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 2, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * SECULAR AND RELIGIOUS LEFT FLIPPING OUT The difference between the secular and religious Left is infinitesimal--they have more in common than what separates them. The latest example is the positive response from Am  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Cato Legal Expert: Don Lemon Arrest Highlights Constitutional Questions Around FACE Act Last week, former CNN news anchor Don Lemon was arrested under the FACE Act after entering a Minnesota church and reporting on protesters who disrupted a service there. The FACE Act, which was enacted in 1994, bans forcefully disrupting people's ability to enter abortion clinics and to carry out religious services  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Joseph Neguse, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Neguse Issues Statement After Court Orders DHS to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities * Washington, D.C. - Colorado Congressman and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse issued the following statement after a federal court granted (link is external) emergency relief to him and 12 other Members of Congress, ordering the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Shri Thanedar to Introduce Articles of Impeachment Against Attorney General Pam Bondi * Washington, D.C. -Today, Congressman Shri Thanedar announced that he would be introducing articles of impeachment against Attorney General Pam Bondi for the following offenses: 1. Engaging in a conspiracy to cover up the Epstein files and a child trafficking ring. 2. Disregarding a law passed b  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- American Oversight issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Court Orders DHS to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities Emergency ruling reaffirms the right and duty of members of Congress to conduct unannounced inspections amid alarming reports of abuse. * A federal court today granted emergency relief to 13 members of Congress, ordering the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to restore   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: As Republicans' Toxic Agenda Unleashes Chaos on Working Families, Democrats Are Fighting To Lower Costs and Protect Our Communities Over the weekend, Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter in a desperate attempt to coerce unredacted voter files out of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz -- mere hours after the tragic murder of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents. The D  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fredrikson Partners with 2026 Special Olympics USA Games Fredrikson proudly announces its platinum level partnership with the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, scheduled to take place in Minneapolis this June. As a sponsor of the upcoming USA Games, Fredrikson will help to create an unforgettable experience for athletes, fans and volunteers in the week-long, world-class event. "Our partnership  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Feb. 3 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy's Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on Feb. 1, 2026: * * * Digital Media and the American Civil Conflict By Milton Mueller Operation "Metro Surge" in Minneapolis-St. Paul, USA, has now attracted national and worldwide attention. Both sides in this conflict see it as a showdown. It is a showdown, and it matters who wins. In this blog, we try to focus on digital media; that is, o  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Herauf chosen for Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship * BISMARCK, N.D. -Ashley Herauf, clinic director at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been chosen for the Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship, which was created to honor Becky Nelson's many years of dedicated service to Sanford Health. Becky Nelson held a variety of roles throughout her career, beginning as a staff nurse and u  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Congresswoman Simon on Protecting the East Bay from Illegal and Violence ICE Actions * OAKLAND, CA - Last week, on January 29, 2026, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) joined Mayor of Oakland Barbara Lee as she signed two Executive Orders (link is external) directing City departments to protect Oakland residents and resources in response to the Trump administration's threats to deploy  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Senator Mullin Slams Democrats for Attempting to Defund the Department of Homeland Security & It's Critical Agencies * Washington, D.C. - On Sunday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), joined Fox News' "Fox & Friends" with Charlie Hurt to discuss the Democrats' ridiculous attempts to defund the Department of Homeland Security as well as what might be next for Iran. Highlights below. T  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- The Immigrant Legal Resource Center issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Our Political Leaders Must Support the Full Dismantling of ICE The Immigrant Legal Resource Center ILRC) demands our elected leaders abandon the failed reformist steps when it comes to dealing with DHS and ICE. Anything less than the full dismantling of ICE will not be a sufficient response to what is happening across our country. Poll after poll indicates the majori  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles * Report details billions in wasteful spending, fraud, and government inefficiencies while outlining solutions to restore accountability for taxpayers WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his ninth edition of Federal Fumbles today, revealing billions of dollars lost to wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper p  more

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Learn to save a life with CPR at Super Bowl LX * DALLAS, Feb. 2, 2026 -Football fans can learn how to save a life during this year's Super Bowl Experience. The American Heart Association's Nation of Lifesavers(tm) Mobile CPR Unit will be on site at the National Football League's (NFL) Super Bowl Experience taking place at the Moscone Convention Center in downtown San Franc  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar nurses ratify new contract with strong measures to improve patient safety and nurse retention * Registered nurses at MedStar Washington Hospital in Washington, D.C. voted overwhelmingly in favor of ratifying a new three-year contract on January 31, winning protections to improve patient safety and nurse retention, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Minneapolis Fed economic conference reports mixed growth in 2025 GDP growth continued while labor market cooled Article Highlights * Unemployment remained low but job growth also slowed * AI affected how work was done at larger firms but has not eliminated jobs * Labor force growth slowed in many areas, raising fears of labor shortage Author Tu-Uyen Tran, Senior Writer The eco  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * 10 Days Later, Michael Whatley Still Silent on Death of American Citizen Ten days after ICE's fatal shooting of Alex Pretti, DC insider Michael Whatley is still silent, even as Republican Senators Thom Tillis and Ted Budd join bipartisan calls for an independent investigation. Even on the rare occasion he comes out of hiding, Whatley refuses to directly comment on the death of an American c  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. (  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals hire Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as new head coach Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor A week removed from a heartbreaking NFC Championship Game loss to an NFC West rival, the Los Angeles Rams are also losing their offensive coordinator to a division adversary. The Arizona Cardinals are hiring Rams offensive coordinator Mike LaFleur as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian R  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Raiders zeroing in on Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak as their next head coach Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer Sin City has eyes on its next head coach -- even if it will have to wait. The Las Vegas Raiders are zeroing in on Seattle Seahawks offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak as their new head coach, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Sunday, per sources. Las Vegas can't officia  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Seahawks OC Klint Kubiak focused on Sunday, not Raiders head coaching reports: 'I'm ready to coach the Super Bowl' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer SAN JOSE, Calif. -- Klint Kubiak isn't interested in talking about his next job -- yet. Asked by NFL.com during Super Bowl LX's Opening Night whether he was willing to confirm reports that he's expected to become the next coach of the Las Vegas Raiders, Kubiak d  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State communications students anticipate, appreciate Super Bowl opportunity * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Not long ago, they were seven aspiring, hopeful students from a half dozen states who showed up at Penn State intending to make the most of college. Honestly, they were not sure what that meant, they said. But they were ambitions and determined. They went to class, got over any hesita  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * Read the Latest From NCFR's Scholarly Journals Articles Published Jan. 25-31 * 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://onlinelibrary.wiley.c  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Adams & Sen. Welch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in California * Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Alma Adams (NC-12) were joined by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and bui  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Requests Justice Department Inspector General Investigate Tom Homan for Reportedly Accepting $50,000 from Undercover FBI Agents * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) sent a letter requesting that Deputy Inspector General William Blier open an investigation into White House Border Czar, Tom Homan, for reportedly accepting a large cash payment from undercover Federal Bureau of Investig  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Carrot Cup robotics event draws praise By Dave Graves SDSU Robotics Club hosted its first-ever Carrot Cup Jan. 17-18 with eight university teams from across the region competing and 20 teams from three states competing in the high school division. "The teams showcased impressive engineering skills, creative designs and teamwork throughout the challenges," according to South Dakota State Univers  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * Independent study fuels Steffl's research interest By Dave Graves As a fifth grader, Julia Steffl commandeered the family kitchen for a science project to research how yeast works. Today, her research is in the Dakota BioWorx facility east of the South Dakota State University campus, where she works as a Pioneer BioTech student employee. There, she applies the centuries-old practice of fermenta  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 2 -- Ohio State University issued the following news: * * * Scholars gather at Ohio State for Northwest Ordinance conference Event kicks off celebrations for America 250 * A fully booked conference - with a wait list - is a great way to kick off celebrations in Ohio for the United States' semiquincentennial, or America 250. At "New Perspectives on the Northwest Ordinance," held at The Ohio State University, scholars from Stanford University, Howard University, Johns Ho  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Speaker Johnson Joins Meet the Press and Fox News Sunday * WASHINGTON -This morning, Speaker Johnson joined Kristen Welker on Meet the Press and Shannon Bream on Fox News Sunday to discuss the state of play regarding the partial government shutdown and the ongoing implementation of the Working Families Tax Cut legislation as tax season gets underway. "I will say that we need good   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Introduces Minnesota Voter Integrity Act to Protect State's Elections * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), along with Majority Whip Tom Emmer, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach, and Congressman Brad Finstad, introduced the Minnesota Voter Integrity Act of 2026, new legislation aimed at protecting the integrity of the state's elections. Specifically, the legislation p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Subcommittee Chairman Stauber Testifies in Support of Legislation to Establish American Mineral Dominance 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.R. 4090, th  more

VIENNA, Austria, Feb. 3 -- The International Press Institute issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2026: * * * United States: IPI decries arrests, legal harassment of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort IPI calls for charges to be dropped * The IPI global network strongly condemns the legal harassment and arrests of two journalists, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, as a blatant violation of press freedom and the rights afforded to journalists under the First Amendment. These arrests are yet an  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * Disability Studies Professor Explores 'Double Bind' of Medical Technology in New Book By Kirk Baird Medical technology is often viewed as a neutral tool for healing or curing; however, for many disabled people, it represents a complex power dynamic between their own lived experiences and clinical expertise. Dr. Rebecca Monteleone, an associate professor of disability studies, explores this tension in her recen  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Participates in a Times Union Fireside Chat * Earlier today, Governor Hochul participated in a Times Union Fireside Chat. VIDEO : The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. PHOTOS: The Governor's Flickr page has  more