WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release: * * * 2026 UnidosUS Capital Awards Recognizes Senator Alex Padilla's Leadership and Presents Public Service Award to Center for Taxpayer Rights and Democracy Forward * At premier Latino gathering in Washington, Latino leaders deliver a call to defend civil rights WASHINGTON, DC -Last night, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, hosted its annual Capital Awards  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * After Noem Firing, ICE Must Still Be Held Accountable Before Senate Considers Replacement DHS Secretary * Washington D.C. - In response to Kristi Noem's firing, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens issued the following statement: "Under Kristi Noem, ICE killed Americans, used children as bait to detain their parents, lied to Congress, and terrorized our neighborhoods. She should have been fired   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration To Restore Billions In Disaster Mitigation Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination the Building Resilien  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Defends Access to Birth Control and Other Contraceptive Care * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (PDF) challenging the first Trump Administration's 2017 and 2018 regulations undermining the Affordable Care Act's guarantee of no-cost contraception coverage by employer healthcare plans. The   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * All General Mills K-12 School Foods Now Made without Certified Colors Underscores company's leadership as the No. 1 provider of nutritious breakfast choices to students across the country. * General Mills (NYSE: GIS) today announced that its entire portfolio of K-12 school foods is now made without certified colors, successfully achieving this milestone ahead of its su  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor urging for increased transparency regarding the financial dealings of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). The AAN emphasizes the need for clear disclosure of PBM fees and practices affecting the cost and accessibility of medications for neurological patients. In its communication, the AAN expressed appreciation for the DOL's proposal to require PBMs to disclose vita  more

HAMPTON, Virginia, March 6 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Atmospheric and Planetary Science Graduate Student Shines with First-Place AMS Poster, Prestigious VSGC Fellowship As shifting weather patterns grow more complex and communities worldwide grapple with the realities of climate change, students at Hampton University are rising to the challenge to advance climate research and sustainable solutions. Among them is atmospheric science graduate student Akarshna Iyer '2  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Becker's names Sanford a top place to work in health care * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -For the fourth year in a row, Becker's Healthcare has named Sanford Health one of the top places to work in health care. According to Becker's, the 165 health systems and companies included on this list are setting the standard for what it means to be an exceptional workplace in 2026. These organi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Bipartisan Policy Center issued the following report on March 4, 2026 by Tristan Stein entitled "College Prices in the Great Lakes Region: Examining State Strategies to Improve Postsecondary Affordability." Here is the executive summary: * * * Policymakers regularly bemoan skyrocketing college prices, but the reality of postsecondary pricing is nuanced. Published tuition prices have fallen in recent years after adjusting for inflation. Meanwhile, net tuit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, March 7 (TNSLrpt) -- Union Members in Minnesota 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - March 6, 2026 * * * In 2025, union members accounted for an estimated 14.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Minnesota, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the estimated number of workers belonging to unions was 386,000.  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Business teachers gather at Bethel to explore how to use AI thoughtfully in the classroom A recent Bethel symposium brought Minnesota teachers together to connect, share strategies, test new tools, and learn how to integrate artificial intelligence thoughtfully into business classrooms. By Jason Schoonover '09, senior web content specialist Chisago Lakes High School business teacher Hannah Lindstrom '16, GS'2  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2026 by Greta Bedekovics entitled "The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New 'Show Your Papers' Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act." Here is the introduction and summary: * * * Congressional Republicans have rebranded the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as the SAVE America Act, and supporters of the legislation are seemingly intent on ramming it through   more

PORTLAND, Oregon, March 6 -- The Chronic Disease Coalition issued the following news: * * * 340B and Patients: Why Transparency Matters Before the Program Expands For people living with chronic diseases, the cost of medication isn't theoretical. It affects whether they can stay on treatment, maintain their health, and live independently. Many patients rely on ongoing medications and treatments to manage their conditions. Even modest out-of-pocket costs can add up quickly over time. That's wh  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Opposes Funding for ICE & Border Patrol * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum, the Dean of the Minnesota Congressional Delegation, delivered the following remarks on the House floor opposing H.R. 7744 (link is external), the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2026 ( Click here to watch on YouTube (link is external) ): "Mr. Speaker, thi  more

YONKERS, New York, March 7 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform for launching investigation into surveillance pricing The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, led by Chairman James Comer, announced today an investigation into the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and personal data by companies to conduct surveillance pricing of consumers on the prices of g  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by partners Libby Baney Burstein and Jonathan A. Keller: * * * Access through Innovation with Amazon Pharmacy Digital Health "From the Inside Out" Leadership Series * Faegre Drinker's digital health team's "From the Inside Out" Leadership Series hosts candid conversations with clients, colleagues, and friends of the firm discussing hot topics in health and life s  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by partners Libby Baney Burstein and Barrett J. Tenbarge: * * * FDA Finalizes Rule Requiring 12-Digit National Drug Code (NDC) Two Little Digits, One Very Big Operational Headache At a Glance * Effective March 7, 2033, all FDA-assigned NDCs will follow a single 6-4-2 format -- a 6-digit labeler code, 4-digit product code, and 2-digit package code -- totaling 12 d  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by partners Leila E. Vaughan and Jeffrey R. Blumberg: * * * Fifth Circuit Decision Undermines IRS Position on Self-Employment Tax Sirius Solutions L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner At a Glance * On January 16, 2026, the Fifth Circuit's Sirius Solutions case found that state law limited partners are not subject to self-employment tax./1 * The Fifth Circuit rejected the In  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- FarmSTAND issued the following news release: * * * FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit Group requesting further consideration of a district court's orders sealing important documents on how Big Ag firms operate * Fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND has filed a motion requesting further consideration of court orders that would keep important information about large meat corporations from public view. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Ninth District was down slightly since the previous report. Employment declined slightly and labor demand was mostly unchanged. Prices increased modestly and wage growth was moderate. Consumer spending fell, construction activity was moderately lower, and manufacturing decreased at a moderate pace. Agricultural conditions   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following event on March 6, 2026: * * * Investor Ownership of Single-Family Rentals in the Twin Cities Region Using the Minneapolis Fed's data tool to highlight recent trends * Investors own an increasing share of single-family rentals over the past two decades. Today, nearly one in 20 single-family homes in the Twin Cities region is investor-owned. While creating more options for renters, the rise of inve  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Calls on Sens. Klobuchar, Smith to End Irresponsible DHS Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released the following statement after House passage of H.R. 7744 - the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act, 2026, again calling on Senate Democrats, including Sen. Klobuchar and Sen. Smith, to end the political gamesmanship and fully fund the Depart  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: New York Post Feature: House's Medicaid fraud probe expands to 10 states - including New York, California: 'Combat rampant waste' In case you missed it, the New York Post recently published an article highlighting letters sent to ten states, authored by Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce,  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Introduces Stop Unemployment Fraud Act to Protect Taxpayers and Strengthen Program Integrity * OKLAHOMA CITY, OK -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK), a founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, introduced the Stop Unemployment Fraud Act alongside Congressman Lloyd Smucker (R-PA-16) to strengthen safeguards against fraud in the unemployment insurance system a  more

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, March 7 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news on March 6, 2026: * * * Leaders Prepare for Inaugural MRAA Industry Summit, April 6-8, 2026 The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) will convene top marine industry leaders for the inaugural MRAA Industry Summit, taking place April 6-8, 2026, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. * This April, the Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) will bring together top indu  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Introduces Legislative Package to Hold ICE and CBP Accountable, Increase Transparency, and Make Communities Safer * Legislative Efforts Follow Major DHS Scandals, Killings of American Citizens Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) introduced the Homeland Security Improvement Act, DHS Hiring Review Act, and the Location Updates for Custody and Transparency Enforcement Act   more

ENCINO, California, March 7 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Brokers Sale of 96-Room Country Inn & Suites in Fergus Falls, Minn. FERGUS FALLS, 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 a 96-room Country Inn & Suites hotel property in Fergus Falls, Minnesota. "Fergus Falls con  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, March 7 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Milestones in the history of women in medicine and biomedical science at U-M From the first women admitted alongside men at a major medical school, to the training ground for the first female Surgeon General and the laboratories of scientific pioneers * On a cold March day in 1870, a milestone in American medical history happened on the Unive  more

DULUTH, Minnesota, March 3 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Power will provide energy to new Google data center Google's planned Hermantown data center will benefit customers and support regional economic growth and innovation * Minnesota Power today welcomed Google's plans for a data center in Hermantown and announced it has reached an Electric Service Agreement (ESA) with the global company to power the project. The new data cent  more

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, March 6 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States with more than 225,000 members, today announced its endorsement of Daniel Biss for Illinois' 9th Congressional District. Throughout his decades of service as an educator, activist, and elected leader, he has proven   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * People of Maryland's Sixth District Speak Out Against ICE's Washington County Warehouse * Nearly 5,000 Sixth District constituents respond to a survey from Congresswoman April, expressing overwhelming opposition to the facility Washington, DC-Yesterday, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney (MD-06) submitted a letter to the Department of Homeland Security to elevate the voices of her const  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Demand Answers from DHS Following Visit to ICE Detention Center at Whipple Federal Building * Shortly before their oversight visit, all detainees were transported out of the facility EAGAN, MN - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) demanded answers from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) following their oversight visit to the Immigration   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Finstad, Krishnamoorthi, Sens. Blackburn, Hassan Introduce Legislation to Modernize Federal Credit Programs * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) was joined by Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) in introducing H.R. 7789 - the Federal Loan Systems Modernization Act of 2026 to create a government-wide shared services lending platform - known as "Lending.gov." The platform   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Sexual Medicine Society of North America, Burnsville, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requesting changes to the regulations surrounding testosterone therapy. SMSNA expressed pride in its members who contributed to the dialogue and highlighted various crucial points regarding testosterone's role in men's health. In the letter, the SMSNA outlines four key requests for the FDA's consideration. The first requ  more

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Southeast Health in Alabama joins Mayo Clinic Care Network * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Southeast Health and Mayo Clinic announced that Southeast Health in Dothan, Alabama, has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Southeast Health, a community-based academic health system, is the first hospital in Alabama to join Mayo Clinic Care Network. Mayo Clinic Care Network members receive special  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 7 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * St. Kate's community honors over 450 women on Give to Honor Her 2026 Nearly 200 donors supported the Katie Fund while recognizing women leaders. * On March 3, St. Catherine University rang in Women's History Month with the eighth annual Give to Honor Her celebration. On this special day of giving, 199 donors honored 455 women who have inspired them, from family members and colleagues to celebrities and  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Swanson Law Office, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing a proposed rule that would allow federal officials to review allegations of ethical misconduct against U.S. Department of Justice attorneys and request that state bar disciplinary authorities pause investigations while the agency conducts its own internal review. The ABA voiced strong concerns about the implications of the DOJ's proposed rule, particul  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 6 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Continues Rapid Expansion in Phoenix, Attracting Top Talent Across the Region * Since combining with Taft on January 1, 2025, what was formerly Sherman & Howard's Phoenix office has grown by 130%. "We want Taft to be a household name for every business in the state. We are the best client service law firm, and we want all the lawyers out there who want to go someplace where t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026 Yesterday, on the heels of two days of combative congressional hearing appearances, Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and is tapping  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- UnitedHealth Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service supporting expanded access to health savings accounts while urging broader definitions for telehealth, remote care and primary care services under federal guidance implementing the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. UHG, a mission-driven organization striving to enhance health outcomes through its health benefits and health services platforms, expressed gratitude   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- UnitedHealth Group submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing the proposed Health Data, Technology and Interoperability rule, supporting efforts to streamline health information technology oversight while urging regulators to retain several certification requirements essential to data exchange and clinical care. UHG, a mission-driven organization aiming to improve health systems and facilitate healthier lives, has rais  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Grace Muellner, an occupational therapy student at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education opposing a proposed rule that excludes occupational therapy programs from the regulatory definition of professional degree programs. In a public comment letter addressed to the Department of Education, students emphasize the necessity of a graduate degree from an accredited program for ent  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Fionn J. Wright, a student in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Walden University, Minneapolis, Minnesota, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education warning that a proposed rule excluding counseling programs from the professional degree category could prevent many students from completing training for careers in mental health care. The public comment letter argues that the proposed rule would force many aspiring mental health counselors to a  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 6 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington secures court order to enforce ruling that requires FEMA to restore billions in disaster mitigation funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to take concrete steps to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities Program (B  more