WASHINGTON, March 3 -- A coalition of 24 national and 44 state or local epilepsy organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services opposing the proposed Guarding U.S. Medicare Against Rising Drug Costs Model. The groups urged CMS to withdraw the GUARD Model, arguing that it would threaten access to anti-seizure medications covered under Medicare's Six Protected Classes policy and rely on cost effectiveness  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Election Commission issued a notice regarding inflation adjustments for coordinated party expenditure limits and lobbyist bundling disclosure thresholds. These updates ensure that political spending caps and disclosure requirements keep pace with economic shifts as measured by the consumer price index. The FEC is required to adjust these limits annually based on price index certifications provided by the Secretary of Labor. For the 2026 election cycle,  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * First FDA-approved device to improve arm and hand function * BISMARCK, N.D. -A breakthrough therapy for stroke survivors to help improve upper-limb function through vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) paired with rehabilitation is now available at Sanford Bismarck. Mobia Medical Inc. and Sanford Health today announced the availability of the FDA-approved Vivistim. Vivistim is the  more

RAPID CITY, South Dakota, March 3 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release: * * * From Cornfields to Carbon: Mines Researchers Transform Corn Stover into Carbon for Batteries and Supercapacitors * Imagine if the leftover stalks from South Dakota cornfields could power the next generation of electric vehicles, AI data centers and even NASA space missions. Researchers at South Dakota Mines are proving that they can. Through a U.S. Department of E  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, March 3 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Appropriations Bills into Law * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed the following three appropriations bills into law: * SB 20 makes an appropriation for tax refunds for elderly persons and persons with a disability and declares an emergency; * SB 55 makes an appropriation for the payment of extraordinary litigation expenses and declares an emerg  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Jac McTaggart honored as Top Critical Access Hospital CEO * HILLSBORO, N.D. - For the third consecutive year, Becker's Health Review has named Jac McTaggart, chief executive officer of Sanford Mayville and Sanford Hillsboro Medical Centers, to the 2025 edition of its " 103 Critical Access Hospital CEO's to Know. " The CEOs recognized on this list are steadfast in their comm  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers free suicide prevention training * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - A series of free community suicide prevention trainings will be offered across Wisconsin with special focus on supporting farmers, first responders, military personnel and veterans. The events are part of a community outreach initiative organized by the Marshfield Clinic Veterans Care Coordinator  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 4 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news: * * * SDSU public service scholars earn prestigious national recognition Two South Dakota State University students from the Mike Huether Public Service Academy have earned prestigious national recognition, demonstrating how SDSU's newest academic program is already making waves beyond South Dakota. Masume Krol, a political science major and member of the academy's inaugural cohort, participated in t  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune on U.S. Airstrikes in Iran * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, over the weekend, American forces took action against the long-time threat posed by the mullahs in Tehran. "For decades, Iran has fome  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Shut Down Very Agency Responsible for Defending and Protecting the Homeland * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today spoke at a press conference with Senate Republican leadership: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Good afternoon, everyone. "You all know that yesterday the Senate voted to invo  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats' DHS Funding Block Jeopardizes Americans' Safety * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, my Democrat colleagues are at it again. "They're on their second shutdown in six months, and in a few  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Bill to Unlock Affordable Housing for Working Families * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, ask a group of people what they think of when they think of the American dream, and homeownership is  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, March 3 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news: * * * UNM celebrates Women's History Month * Women's History Month was officially designated in 1987 as a monthlong celebration recognizing the many contributions of women to society. Contributions that have often been overlooked in history books and other narratives. March was chosen to align with International Women's Day, which is observed annually March 8. This month's celebration began as a wee  more