WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following statement on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Religious Liberty Includes the Right to Worship in Peace Today, following reports that approximately 30 individuals were arrested after disrupting a church service in Minnesota, Dr. Richard Rogers, Vice Chair of American Values at the America First Policy Institute (AFPI), issued the following statement: "Today, churches across America can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Remove Procedures that Increase Transparency to Environmental Justice Communities * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rule to remove provisions from its Freedom of  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES SECOND COURT ORDER BLOCKING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT'S DEMANDS FOR SNAP APPLICANTS', RECIPIENTS' PERSONAL DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today highlighted a decision from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California that once again recognized that the federal government cannot demand states turn over personal and sensitive inf  more

BEMIDJI, Minnesota, Feb. 24 -- Bemidji State University issued the following news: * * * Addictions Program Helps Students Find Their Calling in a Community of Care Amanda Longie Helps Students Turn Life Experience into Lifelong Impact * When Amanda Longie talks about her students, her voice fills with a sense of pride that comes from watching them discover not just a career, but a calling. As an assistant professor of addictions and coordinator of Bemidji State University's addictions pro  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer Joins Warren, Sherman, Lawmakers to Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, and Representatives Brad Sherman (D-Calif.), Don Beyer (D-Va.), Judy Chu (D-Calif.), Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), and Mark Pocan (D-Wisc.) led over 150 lawmak  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Bilott Headlining May President's Speaker Series at Martin County Bar Association * Taft's Rob Bilott will present at the Martin County Bar Association President's Speaker Series on May 15. Learn more here. Dubbed by The New York Times Magazine as " The Lawyer Who Became DuPont's Worst Nightmare " in an article published on Jan. 6, 2016, Bilott has represented a diverse array of c  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment Comment Policy issued the following statement on Feb. 26, 2026:: * * * Feds will halt MN payments until fraud mess is cleaned up Minnesota Governor Tim Walz today fired back at the Trump administration for halting approximately $259.5 million in federal Medicaid funding to the state's fraud-plagued public health programs. The governor's announcement of new anti-fraud measures came one day after a press conference feat  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Got Milk? Whole milk on the horizon for school lunchrooms Minnesota students hoping to load up on protein at lunch might soon rejoice. After last month's bipartisan Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act was signed into law by President Trump, Minnesota lawmakers, headed by  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Hopkins school board chair reportedly in violation of state statute A community member in the Hopkins school district used the public comment period during a recent school board meeting to bring forth evidence that the chair of the school board has violated state stat  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * A morning drive in South Minneapolis Admittedly, my feelings for my hometown of Minneapolis run hot and cold. Most days I see the challenges the city faces yet I remain optimistic about its future. Other days I just shake my head in disgust knowing that th  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Senate bill would allow tax hikes without voter warning A bill that would remove the longstanding requirement for school district referendums to include clear ballot language informing voters that a "yes" vote authorizes a property tax increase is be  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Should we worry about foreign money in Minnesota colleges? A new federal tracking platform is making it easier to examine the reported foreign dollars flowing into Minnesota's higher education institutions and distinguish legitimate academic partners  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan: * * * U.S. economic outlook improves, but state budget deficit remains Today, Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) released its February 2026 Budget and Economic Forecast. The state government is now forecast to close the current 2026-2027 budget biennium with a surplus of $3.7 bi  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Why does the House DFL continue to block popular, bipartisan anti-fraud bill? * * * 2025 On May 8, 2025, the Senate DFL announced: "The Minnesota Senate passed bipartisan legislation creating an independent Office of the Inspector General Thursday, estab  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * Budget forecast: spending still growing faster than revenue According to Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB), the budget surplus for the current biennium - 2026-27 - has grown by over $1 billion since November. Assuming no spending this session, this improved outlook   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum Announces 2026 Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) invites high school students in Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District to participate in the 2026 Congressional Art Competition. Announcing the competition, the congresswoman released the following statement: "I'm pleased to announce my office's participation in the   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Enwright Joins Panel on AI in M&A * Taft partner Steven Enwright recently served as a panelist at "Changing the Game with AI," a program hosted by the Detroit Chapter of the Alliance of Merger & Acquisition Advisors (AM&AA). The discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is reshaping mergers and acquisitions, including practical implementation strategies, real-world deal use   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by counsel Richard P. Ferrin, associate Morgan Alexis Howard and partners Carrie Bethea Connolly and Daniel R. Wilson: * * * New Antidumping Duty and Countervailing Duty Petitions on Truck Bed Covers from China Petitioner Alleges Dumping Margins from 150.74% to 274.47% At a Glance * RealTruck, Inc., filed antidumping and countervailing duty petitions on truck bed  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Sarah L. Pheasant, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners John R. Przypyszny, Jonathan D. Tarnow and Cindy Irani: * * * Key Higher Education Regulatory Issues for 2026 Evolving Federal Regulatory Landscape Requires Institutions to Strengthen Compliance Protocols and Adapt to Sweeping Policy Changes Across H  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Research and Technology released the following testimony by Diana Furchtgott-Roth, adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University and former deputy assistant secretary of Transportation for research and technology, from a Feb. 11, 2026, hearing entitled "Accelerating Progress: U.S. Surface Transportation Research": * * * Chairman Obernolte, Ranking Member Stevens, Distinguished Members of the Committ  more

MEDINA, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * Godfrey Pontoon Boats Partners to Support K9S for Warriors Program Renowned Pontoon Manufacturer to Donate a Portion of Model Year 2026 Monaco Model Sales to U.S. Veteran Support Group * Elkhart, Ind. - Godfrey Pontoon Boats, legendary innovator in versatile pontoon boat designs, announced a new partnership with   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following written testimony by Seamus Bruner, vice president of the Government Accountability Institute, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee -- thank you for the opportunity to testify today  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Harsh Treatment of Colonists Leads to American Revolutionary War * The roots of the Revolutionary War can be traced to just after the French and Indian War that lasted from 1754 to 1763, in which the American colonists fought alongside British troops against the French and hostile Native American tribes, who controlled a large area of the interior of North America. Britain's victory dramatically expanded its  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Federal Court Protects Minnesota Refugees from Arrest and Detention Last Week, Advocates Gathered for a Press Conference To Protect Refugees * (Minneapolis, MN) -- Today, a federal judge issued a Preliminary Injunction protecting Minnesota refugees from unlawful arrest and detention while the class action lawsuit U.H.A. v. Bondi proceeds. The previous Temporary Restr  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 28 -- The International Refugee Assistance Project issued the following news release: * * * Refugees Sue to Block Trump-Vance Administration Policy Ordering the Arrest, Indefinite Detention of Lawfully Admitted Refugees Filing Comes Amid New Unlawful Refugee Detention Policy * Boston, Mass. -- Six refugees, Jewish Family Service of Western Massachusetts, and the International Institute of New England (IINE), represented by Democracy Forward and the International Refugee Assi  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that America's DataHub Consortium filed notifications to disclose changes to its membership. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke provisions of the Act that limit the recovery of antitrust plaintiffs to actual damages. By disclosing membership updates, the venture maintains protections while engaging in group research projects. The following entities have joined the venture: * 5side Strategy L  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 24 -- The George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School issued the following news: * * * LEC Hosts Panel of Justice Scalia's Clerks for Discussion of His Legacy and Jurisprudence On Friday, February 13, 2026, the Law School and the Law & Economics Center hosted "Former Justice Scalia Clerks, Now Judges: Former Clerks for Justice Scalia Reflect on His Life, Lessons, Legacy, and Influence on Their Work." The luncheon panel featured four of Justice Scalia's former  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by LexisNexis Risk Solutions CEO Haywood Talcove from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on an issue that strikes at the heart of pu  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Lyle Wallace and Stefan Stein Share Insights on Taft's Growth with Denver Business Journal * The Denver Business Journal (DBJ) Executive Insights series featured Taft's Colorado and Nevada Partner-in-Charge Lyle Wallace and the firm's former Mountain West Chairman and Colorado Partner-in-Charge Stefan Stein. Wallace and Stein spoke to DBJ Market President and Publisher Keith Denni  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic hospitals named to Forbes hospitals list MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic hospitals in Weston, Minocqua and Iron Mountain, Mich., recently were named to the inaugural Forbes Top Hospitals 2026 list. The Forbes Top Hospitals rating system evaluates general acute care hospitals throughout the United States to offer consumers unbiased information on which   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Announces Joint Appointment to the Commission on Uniform State Laws Today, Governor Tim Walz, Attorney General Keith Ellison, and Chief Justice Natalie Hudson announced the appointment of Liz Kramer to the Commission on Uniform State Laws. She will serve the remainder of the late Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman's term, expiring on May 31, 2027. * * * About the Appointee Liz K  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * Governor Walz Statement on February Budget and Economic Forecast Governor Tim Walz released the following statement on the State of Minnesota's February Budget and Economic Forecast issued today by Minnesota Management and Budget (MMB): "Minnesota is in a strong financial position. Our economy is one of the most resilient and diverse in the country and today's budget forecast reflects improvemen  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Office Announces Appointments The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the African American Health State Advisory Council, Board of Accountancy, Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, Board of Barber Examiners, Board of Optometry, Board of Peace Officer Standards and Traini  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 27 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * Nurses picket Two Harbors hospital seeking a new contract that allows them to stay in the community Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association joined by family, friends and community supporters held an informational picket today outside Aspirus Lake View Hospital to highlight critical workforce issues at the core of their ongoing contract negotiations. Nurses have been   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Minnesota State Sen. Mark Koran, a member of the Legislative Audit Commission, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Mr. Chair, members, thank you for the work you're doing to investigate and stop the largescale, systemic fraud that Minne  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Feb. 27 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * NCUA Prohibits Five Individuals from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution * The National Credit Union Administration issued one consent-based prohibition and four conviction-based prohibitions in February 2026. The individuals named below are permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository insti  more

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 25 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Vikings will 'explore every opportunity' at quarterback this offseason with J.J. McCarthy still in mix Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor All options are being explored and everything's on the table from Arizona to Florida as it relates to sticky quarterback situations with past first-round selections. That's similarly the case in Minnesota, where the plan to find competition for quarterback J.J. McCart  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 27 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses Call on Trump administration, Congress to end blockade on Cuban people * National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, today condemned the Trump administration's blockade on Cuba, which has created a humanitarian crisis on the island. The nurses called on the administration and Congress to end the blockade and allow full delivery of oil  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Disaster Management, District of Columbia and Census released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice president of policy and government affairs at the Project On Government Oversight, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining Fraud and Foreign Influence in State and Federal Programs": * * * Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Kim, and Members of the Committee, thank you for   more

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Fighting Fraud is Civics 101 * Q: What motivates your crusade to root out fraud? A: As America celebrates the 250 th year of our nation's independence, we're obligated - as 21 st century beneficiaries of our 18 th century patriotic predecessors - to protect and uphold the American experiment for future generations. The brave patriots who declared independence from the powerful British emp  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig, Chairman Thompson Affirm Support for Ag Youth Organizations Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) and Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA-15) issued the following statement in support of American agricultural youth organizations: "Today, as National FFA Week comes to a cl  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Joins Sen. Warren, Rep. Sherman, 160+ Lawmakers in Introducing the Direct File Act Guaranteeing Free, Easy Tax Filing * The Direct File Act would reverse Trump administration decision to cancel Direct File, building on widely successful pilot If fully implemented, Direct File is projected to save families up to $23 billion annually in fees, time, and tax credits Bill One-Pager (PDF) (lin  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Introduces TEAM USA Act to End the Victory Tax for All American Medalists * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) sent a clear message to the world: we will not tax American exceptionalism. Fischbach announced the introduction of the Tax Exemption for American Medalists (TEAM USA) Act, legislation designed to ensure that when our athletes dominate   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Garamendi, Sen. Warren Join 160 Lawmakers to Introduce the Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * Bill One-Pager (PDF) (link is external) | Bill Text (PDF) (link is external) WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman John Garamendi (CA-08), U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Chris Coons (D-De.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance C  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, said that key parts of his legislative agenda advanced following Crossover Day at the South Dakota Legislature, including Senate Bill 96 to allow counties across South Dakota to opt for a half-cent sales tax to offset owner-occupied property taxes. Rhoden highlighted the Senate's approval of the property tax proposal and the launch of an online tool outlining projected impacts by county as the measure heads to the House. He also reported  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 27 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * UnitedHealth Group Board Authorizes Payment of Quarterly Dividend The UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) board of directors has authorized payment of a cash dividend of $2.21 per share, to be paid on March 17, 2026, to all shareholders of record of UNH common stock as of the close of business March 9, 2026. * * * About UnitedHealth Group UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is a health care and well-being   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Education] -- The American Council on Education issued the following news release: * * * University of Pittsburgh Chancellor Joan Gabel Named 2026 Council of Fellows Mentor Award Recipient * ACE awarded Joan Gabel, chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt), with the 2026 ACE Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Mentor Award today at the ACE Council of Fellows Gathering, part of the ACE Experience 2026. The Council of Fellows/Fidelity Investments Me  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Warner, Kaine Introduce Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans * WASHINGTON - U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) joined over 150 lawmakers in introducing the Direct File Act, new legislation that would reverse the Trump administration's decision to end the highly successful Direct File program -which allowed taxpayers to file their taxes online, for free, a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Warren, Van Hollen, Merkley, Shaheen, Lujan, Kim, and Wyden: Treasury Fails to Answer Why Trump Administration Made It Easier for Drug Cartels to Launder Millions Senators release new response from Treasury ignoring basic questions about its decision to gut a landmark bipartisan law meant to crack do  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse, Durbin Demand Investigation of DOJ Decision to Block Civil Rights Probe into ICE Shooting of Renee Good * New letter to DOJ Inspector General and Office of Professional Responsibility questions improper and politically motivated decision by DOJ and FBI to close use-of-force investigation Washington, D.C. - Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Judic  more