ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 4 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Minnesota Pushes to End 287(g) Agreements with HF 3413, New Report, Community Organizing The ACLU of Minnesota is using multiple venues to push for the end of 287(g) agreements in Minnesota. For months, community members across the state have worked with the ACLU-MN to oppose 287(g) agreements in their communities. Today, the ACLU-MN calls for the Minnesota Legislat  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Demands GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Deceptive Web Pages * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter (PDF) to GoFundMe, after reports that GoFundMe created unauthorized and deceptive donation pages without the consent of charities. In the letter, the coalition shares its grave concerns abou  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition in Opposing Federal Rule That Would Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in submitting a comment letter (PDF) opposing a proposed rule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) by the United States Department of Education (Department)  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 4 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Air pollution from wildfires linked to higher rate of stroke Highlights * A preliminary study has found higher levels of air pollution in New Jersey from the 2023 Canadian wildfires were associated with a higher rate of stroke and more severe strokes. * During heavy wildfire smoke days, researchers found more people had strokes and those strokes tended to b  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 1, 2026: * * * GLP-1 drugs associated with reduced need for emergency care for migraine Drugs also related to lower use of drugs to stop, prevent attacks Highlights * For people with chronic migraine, starting GLP-1 drugs for conditions like diabetes may be associated with fewer emergency department visits. * A preliminary study has found that people who started GLP-1 dr  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Newer groundwater associated with higher risk of Parkinson's disease Highlights * A new study has found people whose drinking water came from newer groundwater had a higher risk of Parkinson's disease than those whose water came from older groundwater. * The study does not prove that newer groundwater causes Parkinson's; it only shows an association. * Old  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Repeal of Universal Motorcycle Helmet Laws Linked to 26% Increase in Crash-Related Hospital Costs Rising costs from motorcycle crashes threaten trauma center stability as public dollars cover millions in preventable spending, study shows Key Takeaways * Repeal of Michigan's universal motorcycle helmet law was associated with a $5,785 increase in inpatient costs p  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 3 [Category: Media] -- America's Public Television Stations issued the following news release: * * * APTS Presents 2026 Pillar of Public Service Award to Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT) * WASHINGTON - March 3, 2026 - America's Public Television Stations (APTS) today presented the 2026 Pillar of Public Service Award to Sylvia Strobel, President and CEO of Twin Cities PBS (TPT), for her exceptional work in education, public safety and commu  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Demanding GoFundMe Prove Removal of All Plagiarized Web Pages Using Charities' Information * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe following reports that the platform plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide wi  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine State and Local Laws Following Declared Disasters * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a comment letter strongly objecting to the U.S. Small Business Administration's (SBA) interim final rule that seeks to preemp  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Attack Against State Law Protecting Employees from Discrimination * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit supporting a petition for rehearing en banc of a Ninth Circuit panel's ruling that weakens a Washingto  more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposal to Exclude Healthcare Professionals from Necessary Student Loans * Proposal will discourage potential healthcare workers from entering the field at a critical time when more professionals with these skills are needed OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general an  more

ALBANY, New York, March 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Demands Transparency from GoFundMe on Unauthorized Fundraising Campaigns * March 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 19 other attorneys general and charitable regulators in sending a letter to GoFundMe raising grave concerns about the company's creation of more than 1.4 million donation web pages f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEMANDS GoFundMe PROVE REMOVAL OF ALL PLAGIARIZED CHARITIES' WEB PAGES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, along with 21 attorneys general and charitable regulators, sent a letter to GoFundMe after reports the company plagiarized donation web pages for charities nationwide without those charities' prior knowledge or consent. In the letter, Raoul an  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Klobuchar, Smith Demand Secretary Duffy Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tina Smith (D-MN) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the $1.05 billion grant for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project so construction on the project can  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 Bill Glahn: * * * An anti-fraud dividend The latest Minnesota budget forecast hints at progress in fighting fraud. The state Dept. of Management and Budget (MMB) issued its latest (February) forecast for the state budget yesterday (Friday). The big headline is the sudden turnaround: a st  more

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 1, 2026, by Vice President of Communications Bill Walsh: * * * Poll: Minnesotans support deportations, blame Walz and Frey for heated rhetoric The recent Thinking Minnesota Poll produced some surprising results as Minnesotans weighed in on immigration policy, ICE operations and attitudes about pro  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 Bill Glahn: * * * So much habeas Walter Acuna-Cruz is a Guatemalan citizen, now aged 21, and is an illegal alien in Minnesota now on his fourth habeas corpus case seeking release from ICE detention. I attended (via Zoom) a video federal court hearing for Acuna's latest habeas case, and he  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of March 2, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Agriculture On Tuesday, March 3, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee markup on the following bill: * H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (Thompson) Appropriations On Wednesday, March 4  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 3 -- California State University's San Diego State University posted the following news: * * * Composer's distinctive artistic voice hailed by national honor society * Texu Kim (gimtaegsu), an accomplished composer and associate professor in the San Diego State University School of Music and Dance, is being recognized with an award from a national honor society. Kim, who teaches music composition and theory, will receive a 2026 Arts and Letters Award from the A  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Court Again Orders Trump-Vance Administration to Restore Congressional Oversight of ICE Detention Facilities * Ruling Reaffirms the Right and Duty of All Members of Congress to Conduct Unannounced Inspections Amid Alarming Reports of Abuse Washington, D.C. - A federal court today ordered the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to restore M  more

ITHACA, New York, March 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Duffield Engineering showcases XRP robot at Governors Cup * Cornell Duffield Engineering faculty and students traveled to Washington, D.C., for the inaugural U.S. Governors Cup Robotics Tournament, where they showcased the XRP robot, hoping to inspire the next generation of STEM students and to encourage many of the nation's governors to integrate robotics into their state curriculums. The competition, held Fe  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem * March 03, 2026 Durbin: "Under your leadership, the Homeland Security Department has been devoid of any moral compass or respect for the rule of law." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered   more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Durbin Delivers Opening Statement In Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing With DHS Secretary Kristi Noem U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today delivered an opening statement at a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing with U.S. Department of Homeland  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing * March 03, 2026 Durbin questioned Secretary Noem about DHS's cruel immigration campaign, the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the shooting of Marimar Martinez, and disregarding the rule of law WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciar  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Durbin Presses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem During Senate Judiciary Committee Oversight Hearing Durbin questioned Secretary Noem about DHS's cruel immigration campaign, the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, the shooting of Marimar Martinez, and disregarding the rule of law * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), R  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Emboldened BlackRock pursues another utility acquisition with AES deal * BlackRock, EQT deal adds risks of consumer rate increases, delayed transition from fossil fuels A consortium led by BlackRock and EQT, alongside the California Public Employees' Retirement System and the Qatar Investment Authority, has announced a $10.7 billion bid to acquire AES Corporation-mark  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Minnesota Republican Delegation Demand that Walz Comply with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services * WASHINGTON - Last week, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) joined Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in demanding Governor Tim Walz comply with requests from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) re  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing regulatory filings from individuals and family trusts seeking to acquire voting shares in Kensington Bancorp Inc., Minnesota, and the Bridger Co., Red Lodge, Montana. These applications would result in the indirect acquisition of Kensington Bank and Bank of Bridger National Association. The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis is processing these requests, which involve the addition of new members to existing control groups a  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System is reviewing a merger application from Olmsted Holding Corp., Rochester, Minnesota, seeking approval to merge with Riverland Bancorporation and thereby indirectly acquire Riverland Bank, both of Jordan, Minnesota. This consolidation requires the agency to evaluate the proposal based on statutory standards regarding the safety and soundness of the institutions involved. The public portions of the filings are available for inspection at t  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad, Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Urge Gov. Walz to Comply with Federal Law After $259M Medicaid Halt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06), Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) in sending a letter to Governor Walz and his Administration calling for accountability and compliance  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

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gaming Partner Copp Elected to RGCS Advisory Committee * Taft Chicago partner Kim Copp has been elected to the Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS) Advisory Committee. The committee brings together gaming professionals who will help support the organization's growth and strengthen the conference's impact. The Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga brings together prof  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Heck to Speak at GoCyber Collective Cyber Insurance Summit * Taft Dayton partner Zach Heck will speak at GoCyber Collective's Cyber Insurance Summit, Understanding HB 96 & Ohio's New Cyber Requirements, on March 17. Heck and fellow industry professionals will examine the newly adopted House Bill 96, which establishes new compliance requirements for cyber insurance in Ohio. Topics of  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * IMMEDIATE PRESS RELEASE: Fallen Heroes * FORT BRAGG, N.C. - The Department of War announced the death of four U.S. Army Reserve soldiers who were supporting Operation Epic Fury. The soldiers died March 1st, in Kuwait at the Port of Shuaiba, during an unmanned aircraft system attack. All Soldiers were assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, Des Moines, Iowa. The incident is under investiga  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

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division received notifications from Training and Readiness Accelerator II disclosing updates to its membership with the addition of 52 parties and the withdrawal of 41 entities. These filings were submitted to the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission in accordance with section 6(a) of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The purpose of these notifications is to invoke the provisions of  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Fischbach introduce TEAM USA Act to end the Victory Tax for All American Medalists * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Friday, U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA),Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN), and other lawmakers introduced the Tax Exemption for American Medalists (TEAM USA) Act, legislation designed to ensure that when our athletes dominate t  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Questions Secretary Noem on ICE Actions in Minnesota * WASHINGTON - During an oversight hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) questioned U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem about the violations of Minnesotans' constitutional rights as a part of ICE operations in Minnesota, the Department's ongoing footprint in the state, and Noem's   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Smith, Baldwin Press Department of Transportation to Release Blatnik Bridge Project Funding * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Tina Smith (D-MN), and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) called on U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy to give final approval and release the $1.05 billion grant for the Blatnik Bridge replacement project so construction on the  more

ENCINO, California, March 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $2.97M Sale of 36-Unit Multifamily Property in Crystal, Minn. CRYSTAL, Minn. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Krystal Kourt Apartments, a 36-unit multifamily property in Crystal, Minnesota, for $2.97 milli  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

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic researchers identify key DNA changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -In a study published in Nature Communications, Mayo Clinic researchers have identified specific DNA-level changes in the brains of people with Alzheimer's disease (AD). Using advanced biological analysis, the team mapped alterations in the brain's regulatory lan  more

ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, March 4 -- MAZON, an organization that say it fights to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel, issued the following news on March 3, 2026: * * * Over 30 National Faith-Based Organizations Warn of Insufficient Farm Bill, Urge Congress to Address Hunger With the House Agriculture Committee prepared to debate and vote on the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, known more commonly as the "Farm Bill," national anti-hunger adv  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the House Rules Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * MCGOVERN ON ONE YEAR OF UNIFIED REPUBLICAN CONTROL Today, Ranking Member Jim McGovern (D-MA) delivered the following opening remarks at a meeting of the House Rules Committee: Thank you, Madam Chair. On today's Republican agenda: control women, reward special interests, and prioritize the powerful while doing nothing to help regul  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Meeks, Smith, Himes, McCollum, DeLauro Send Letter to Iran Briefers Demanding Direct Answers on U.S. Military Operations Against Iran * Washington, DC \-Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Adam Smith, Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee; Jim Himes, Ranking Member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence; Rosa De  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Meister to Speak at the National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference * Julia B. Meister, head of Taft's Wealth Transfer Litigation practice, is a featured presenter at the upcoming National College of Probate Judges 2026 Spring Conference. Meister will present "Mediation from the Standpoint of a Probate Practitioner" on May 7. The National College of Probate Judges (NCP  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 3 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * DEED Awards $1.9 Million in Minnesota Youthbuild Grants for Youth Job Training The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) has awarded $1.9 million to 12 organizations statewide that provide job training and wrap-around services to youth and young adults and expand affordable housing in underserved communities. The grants are antic  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 3 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on March 2, 2026: * * * Public input requested on fisheries management plans for 197 lakes March is the month to connect with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources' fisheries offices across the state. The agency is updating fisheries management plans for 197 lakes in 52 counties in 2026, and is inviting Minnesotans to reach out and share their input. The DNR encourages peop  more

CANTON, Ohio, March 4 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Colts apply transition tag to QB Daniel Jones Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Donning a different shade of blue, Daniel Jones was unable to avoid the tag a second time. The Indianapolis Colts have placed the transition tag on Jones, who's on the comeback trail from a torn Achilles, the team announced on Tuesday. Jones will receive a fully guaranteed $37.833 million in the upcoming season. The transi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 3 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * North Carolina reaffirms commitment to RealPage lawsuit * North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson recently reaffirmed his commitment to the state's ongoing lawsuit against RealPage and several landlords sued by the state for utilizing RealPage software. On February 12, North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson's office released a video about the state's recent   more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses union endorses the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act * National Nurses United's statement on the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act: "National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is proud to endorse the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act led by Sen. Bernie Sanders (Vt.) and Rep. Ro Khanna (Calif.)  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Hospital Crisis Watch: Over 750 Hospitals, Clinics, and Nursing Homes Face a "Financial Tsunami" Thanks to GOP Madness First Reported in Pulse, Protect Our Care is Kicking off Our Seven-Figure Campaign to Hold Trump and His Allies' Feet to the Fire for Putting Hospitals in Crisis, Kicking Millions Out of Coverage, and Making Americans Sick Again. * Last week, Protect Our Care and Senator Murphy (D-CT) announced anothe  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Criticizes Continued Food Assistance Cuts, Poison Pills at 2026 Farm Bill Markup Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement at the full committee markup of the Republicans' partisan farm bill. Mr. Chairman, before I begin my formal remar  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Scorpio to Speak on Hiring Process Panel Hosted by Beacon Hill and IPMA * Taft Chicago director of operations Roseann Scorpio will speak on the panel "Navigating the Hiring Process in an Evolving Talent Landscape," hosted by Beacon Hill Legal and the International Practice Management Association (IPMA) on March 18. Scorpio will join fellow industry professionals to discuss hiring tr  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, Feb. 25 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls for Accountability for COVID Fraudsters Today, Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted widespread fraud in Small Business Administration's (SBA) COVID relief programs and called on Congress to pass her SBA Fraud Enforcement Extension Act before the statute of limitations for  more

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, March 3 -- The University of the Witwatersrand posted the following news: * * * The project that's remapping migration in urban Africa * And with it, a glimpse into the world's future cities. The population of African cities is expected to double to 1.4 billion people by 2050, with much of this growth being driven by those arriving from elsewhere. Yet the way planners and policy-makers talk about these spaces -using words like failure, ungoverned, and problemat  more

WASHINGTON, March 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses DHS Secretary Noem on Disastrous Stonewalling of Internal Investigations and Corrupt Ties to $220 Million Ad Contract * Schiff to Noem: "How do you imagine you are going to gain the trust of the American people if you're pushing out false information about the shooting of American citizens?... How is the public supposed to believe anything your agency says or finds?" W  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 3 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Women Lead in Minnesota but Inequities Persist, New Research Says * Women, girls, and gender-expansive people in Minnesota continue to face persistent inequities, according to the 2026 Report on the Status of Women and Girls in Minnesota, released Tuesday by the Center on Women, Gender, and Public Policy (CWGPP) at the Humphrey School of Public Affairs a  more