WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Democrats' Plan to Flip the House is Looking Increasingly Likely" Thanks to All-Star Red to Blue Recruits * This week, the DCCC announced its first round of Red to Blue candidates, 12 Democratic challengers running against some of the most vulnerable Republicans in the nation, who provide a clear contrast to their opponents' failures on costs, corruption, and cruelty. DCCC Spoke  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Being an early bird, getting more physical activity linked to lower risk of ALS Highlights * Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a rare, progressive disease characterized by the degeneration of nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. * The study does not show cause and effect; it only shows an association. * A new study of half a million people co  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Changes in smoking status and their associations with risk of Parkinson's, death A new study of smokers finds that currently smoking is associated with a lower risk of developing Parkinson's disease, but quitting smoking was associated with a lower risk of death. The study was published on February 25, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the America  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * In football players with repeated head impacts, inflammation related to brain changes Study of former college, pro players also found brain changes related to worse memory Highlights * A new study of former American football players looked at how a history of repetitive head impacts may be associated with cognitive and behavioral symptoms later in life. *  more

DENVER, Colorado, Feb. 25 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues DHS, FEMA to recover grants to combat terrorism * Feb. 25, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a group of state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency for illegally and abruptly ending millions in grants to states to prevent targeted violence   more

ORANGE, Connecticut, Feb. 26 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Avangrid and Xcel Energy Extend Offtake Agreement for 150 MW Power Project in the Midwest Xcel Energy to continue receiving energy from MinnDakota, a 150 MW power project located on the Minnesota-South Dakota border * Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola Group, today announced that it extended its offtake agreement with Xcel Energy for electr  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * BEST OF THE BEST: ICE Agents Delivered Emergency Medical Care and Saved Life of 4-Year-Boy Who Drowned in a Hotel Pool * ICE officers-who were off duty-sprang into action and delivered lifesaving care and saved this child WASHINGTON - Today, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recognizes the extraordinary heroic action of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents for s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Scholar Reacts to Trump's SOTU Proposals * Last night, President Trump delivered two proposals with significant fiscal implications -a "war on fraud" in federal welfare programs and a $1,000 taxpayer-matched 401k contribution for workers whose employers don't offer retirement plans. Romina Boccia, Director of Budget and Entitlement Policy at the Cato Institute, has statements on both. On Trump's "war on fra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- Cato Institute issued the following news release: * * * Cato Scholars Respond to President Trump's Policies in the SOTU Address * President Donald Trump's State of the Union touched several policy pressure points: welfare fraud, tariffs, tax cuts, healthcare, and retirement savings. Cato Institute scholars are available to provide analysis and commentary across each of these angles. Fiscal Policy: "War on Fraud" and the 401k Proposal Romina  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Comer Announces Hearing with Minnesota Governor Walz and Attorney General Ellison on March 4 Oversight Committee Continues to Investigate Rampant Fraud in Minnesota's Social Services Programs * Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) today announced the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform will hold a hearing on Ma  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Harriet Hageman, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Hageman Introduces Bill to Nullify the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Harriet Hageman (R-WY) introduced legislation to nullify the 2001 Clinton Roadless Rule and restore active, responsible forest management on National Forest System Lands. Original cosponsors include Representatives Troy Downing (R-MT), Celeste Maloy (R-UT), Pete Stauber (R-M  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Statement on the State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum, Dean of the Minnesota Congressional delegation, issued the following statement after the State of the Union: "Team USA made us proud as Americans - especially our fellow Minnesotans who led the nation to earn the most medals at this year's games. They showed us all a shining example of  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers to host public meeting on Mississippi River dredging * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is hosting a public meeting on its dredging activities within Pools 3 and Upper Pool 4 of the Upper Mississippi River, March 10, from 5-7 p.m. The event will be held at the Red Wing Public Library, 225 E Ave., Red Wing, MN 5  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following transcript of an event on Feb. 23, 2026, entitled "Four Years of the War in Ukraine". Event participants included Kennan Institute Director Michael Kimmage, Director Max Bergmann, senior fellow Maria Snegovaya, non-resident senior associates Hanna Notte and Jason Paul "JP" Gresh, all of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia Program. * * * Max Bergmann: Where now for Russia's war in Ukraine? That's the topi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * DGA Announces Additional 2026 Leadership Appointments Today, the DGA announced that Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey will continue to serve as Chair of the Women Governors Fund, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz will serve as DGA Finance Chair, and California Governor Gavin Newsom will continue to serve as DGA Policy Chair. The appointments are for one year and were made official at a me  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * A Fiber-Filled Journey: The History of Fiber One The evolution of Fiber One from a simple cereal to a fiber powerhouse. * Today, Fiber One is a household name, synonymous with delicious ways to add more fiber to your diet. But how did this iconic brand come to be? Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore the fascinating history of Fiber One, from its humble beginnings as a cereal  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Statement on the State of the Union * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) issued the following statement after attending President Trump's State of the Union address: "Since President Trump's return to office, we have seen strong economic momentum return after four years of poor Democrat leadership. President Trump has proven that his America First policies truly p  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Minnesota posted the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Five Members and Associates of the Family Mob Street Gang Federally Charged Three indictments and two criminal complaints were unsealed today in the District of Minnesota charging members and associates of the Family Mob street gang with drug trafficking charges. Agents and officers, including multiple S.W.A.T. Teams, executed several arres  more

MORRIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Grant will fire up studio arts at UMN Morris * More than 20 years after the first woodfired kiln was constructed at the University of Minnesota Morris, a new woodfired soda kiln will be constructed on campus later this year, thanks to a grant from the Windgate Foundation. According to Associate Professor of Studio Art Jason Ramey, the new kiln will provide an entirely new firing process to   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Opens Nomination Hearing to Consider Fraud-Fighting Assistant Attorney General * Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee Nominations Wednesday, February 25, 2026 Good morning. I'd like to welcome everyone to today's hearing on the nomination of Colin McDonald to be Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enfo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Hegseth Inducts Naval Aviator, Medal of Honor Recipient Into Pentagon Hall of Heroes * Last night, retired Navy Capt. Elmer Royce Williams received the Medal of Honor from President Donald J. Trump during the State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol. Today, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan and Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle inducted Williams into the Pentagon'  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Oversight of Fraud and Misuse of Federal Funds in Minnesota: Part II" at 10 a.m. on March 4, 2026, at 210 House Visitors Center: Witnesses and testimonies: * The Honorable Tim Walz, Governor, State of Minnesota * The Honorable Keith Ellison, Attorney General, State of Minnesota * * * Original text here: https://oversight.house.gov/hearing/oversight-of-fraud-and  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release: * * * IFPA Expands "School Foodservice Partner X-Change," Connecting Produce Suppliers with K-12 and University Menu Leaders * WASHINGTON - The International Fresh Produce Association (IFPA) recently hosted its annual School Foodservice Partner X-Change, a high-impact virtual "speed meeting" program designed to connect school menu planners with produce grower-shippe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * It's February 25th. There's No E15 Vote. Brad Finstad is Failing Again. * It's February 25th: Brad Finstad's deadline for a vote on year-round E15. And yet, his bill is nowhere to be found. Renewable Fuels Association CEO Geoff Cooper said this morning : "So this council was given a deadline of February 25th, today, to bring compromise legislation to a vote on the House Floor.   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The National Urban League issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Legacy Civil Rights Organizations Denounce President Trump's False Claims About the State of the Union, Vow to Continue Fighting for Black America Last night, President Trump used his State of the Union address to paint a picture of a country experiencing previously unheard-of levels of success and prestige. In a speech riddled with disinformation and half-truths, the President declared th  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Levin to Speak on Predicative Markets at STA Denver Conference * Richard B. Levin, the Chair of the FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the Denver Security Traders Association (STA) Winter Forum on March 6, 2026. The panel, moderated by Robert Verderese of Virtu Financial, will introduce the audience to predicative markets, the regulation of such markets, and the curren  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Making America Safe Again: The State of DHS Under President Trump and Secretary Noem * The Department of Homeland Security continues its historic progress in keeping the Homeland secure WASHINGTON - In honor of President Donald J. Trump's first State of the Union Speech as the 47th President of the United States, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is expres  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 26 -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 25, 2026, by Cities policy analyst Santiago Vidal Calvo to RealClearPolitics: * * * Fix Immigration Enforcement Before Trust Collapses Federal immigration operations in Minneapolis this January left two U.S. citizens dead. On Jan. 7, Renee Good, 37, was shot in her car by an ICE officer. Officials say she tried to run him over; video appears to show her steering away. On Jan. 24, Alex Pretti, 37  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Lawsuit Challenging the Kennedy Vaccine Schedule and Unlawful Overhaul of Federal Childhood Immunization Policy Complaint Alleges RFK Jr. and CDC Bypassed Federal Law, Ignored Scientific Evidence, and Endangered Children by Gutting Recommended Childhood Vaccines * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate l  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues DHS, FEMA to Recover Grants to Combat Terrorism Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for unlawfully and abruptly ending millions in grants to states to prevent target  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser Statement on the State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) issued the following statement after President Trump delivered his 2026 State of the Union Address to a Joint Session of Congress: "Tonight, President Trump once again delivered a message focused on the priorities that are top of mind for hardworking Americans across the country. He out  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 25 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Public Comments on Groundwater Protection Rule Due March 12 The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding the public that written comments on the state's Groundwater Protection Rule must be submitted by Thursday, March 12. The MDA is seeking input to determine whether the rule, adopted in 2019, is adequate to protect Minnesota's air, water, land, and other na  more

BUFFALO, New York, Feb. 26 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota United FC and Delaware North introduce new menu items at Allianz Field ST. PAUL, Minn. - Minnesota United FC and Delaware North - the food, beverage and retail partner at Allianz Field - have introduced several new menu items for fans attending matches at the stadium this season. The new offerings include a mix of items developed by Delaware North's culinary team, led by Executive Chef Adam Reitsm  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Feb. 25 (TNSxrep) -- The Mississippi Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Report: MDE Fails to Report if Afterschool Programs are Working Millions in federal grant funds continue to flow from the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) to nonprofits and school districts to operate afterschool programs for children, even as MDE has failed to publish federally mandated evaluations for years according to a new analysis from  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 26 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition file lawsuit challenging the Kennedy vaccine schedule and unlawful overhaul of federal childhood immunization policy Attorney General Peter F. Neronha joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's radical overhaul of the nation's   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Markey Slams Trump Administration's Hypocrisy on Partisan Fraud Enforcement Ranking Member Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today condemned the Trump administration's brazenly partisan fraud enforcement activities at a Small Business Committee hearing titled "From Fraud to Recovery: Restori  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach's Statement on the State of the Union Address * Congresswoman Fischbach's statement via X on the 2026 State of the Union Address " Tonight's State of the Union proved that President Trump and Republicans in Congress are just getting started. We have already seen the results of an America First agenda: historic tax relief for our families, a secured border, and an economy tha  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Statement on the Arrest of Aliya Rahman * WASHINGTON -Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement after her State of the Union guest, Aliya Rahman, was arrested during the president's speech. "My guest, Aliya Rahman, stood up silently in the gallery during the president's speech for a short period of time, part of which other guests were also standing. For that, she   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Rubenfire Recognized as a Member of the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame * Taft Law is pleased to announce that Detroit partner and Co-Chair of Taft's Real Estate Practice Group, Mark Rubenfire, has been selected as a member of the 16 th class of the Midwest Commercial Real Estate Hall of Fame by Midwest Real Estate News Magazine. The Hall of Fame distinction is a testame  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who re  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise on SOTU: The American People Saw Who Stands with Them * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) joined CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss President Trump's State of the Union address, which highlighted historic progress on border security, economic recovery, government accountability, and tax relief for working families and drew a sharp contrast with Democrats who r  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Cramer Statement on President Trump's State of the Union Address * ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - In celebration of a successful year, President Donald Trump addressed members of Congress for his first State of the Union speech of his second term. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) issued the following statement after the historic speech: " I just thought the president w  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt Applauds President Trump's Crackdown on Widespread Fraud * Encourages Trump Nominee to Lead National Fraud Enforcement Division at DOJ to be "Relentless" in Fraud Prosecutions WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee nomination hearing, Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) highlighted the widespread fraud occurring in Minnesota and across the country, applauded Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Responds to President Trump's State of the Union Address * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) released the following statement in response to President Trump's State of the Union address: "Tonight, President Trump delivered an uplifting address to the nation and his message to the American people was clear: as America approaches our 250 th year, our nation is stronger an  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Unleashing American Mineral Resources Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing to examine six bills that will unleash American resources and help secure domestic mineral supply chains. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued the following state  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands IP Practice with 5-Member Team * Taft, one of the fastest-growing law firms in the country, announced today the addition of a five-member team, led by partner Troy Groetken, to the Intellectual Property practice. This IP group adds a full complement of industry-trained attorneys and agents to Taft with advanced technical degrees and decades of experience in the pharmace  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Prioritizes Affordability by Announcing Major Crackdown on Health Care Fraud Today at the White House, Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., and Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Dr. Mehmet Oz announced new steps to crack down on fraud in Medicare and Medicaid to protect  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 26 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Feb. 24, 2026: * * * Governor Abigail Spanberger Delivers Democratic Response to President Trump's State of the Union Address Governor Abigail Spanberger today delivered the following address at the House of Burgesses Chambers in historic Williamsburg, Virginia. Good evening and welcome to historic Williamsburg. We are gathered here in the chambers of the House of Burgesses. In 1705, the peo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- The White House issued the following news on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Trump Heralds America's Golden Age in Historic State of the Union Address Last night, President Donald J. Trump delivered a record-breaking State of the Union Address -- the longest in American history -- proclaiming the arrival of a new Golden Age for our nation just one year into his transformative second term. With boundless optimism and deep pride in our nation, Preside  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer: "The State of the Union is Strong and Getting Stronger" * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the below statement following President Trump's State of the Union address. Whip Emmer: "The takeaway from President Trump's address is clear: the state of the union is strong and getting stronger. After four years of rapid decline under Joe Biden, President  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 25 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Young to Speak on California Privacy Protection Agency's New Cybersecurity Requirements * Taft Atlanta partner Michael Young will discuss the California Privacy Protection Agency's newly issued cybersecurity requirements during the Data Management Association (DAMA) Georgia Chapter's monthly Small Group Discussion on March 23. Young will outline the new regulations and provide guida  more