| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Tuesday March 10, 2026 ( 36 items ) |
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
OLYMPIA, Washington, March 9 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown vows to continue case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing live entertainment industry
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Attorney General Nick Brown released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipart
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 9 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Vows To Continue Antitrust Lawsuit Against Live Nation Despite DOJ Settlement
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today released the following statement affirming her commitment to continue her office's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, despite the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ)'s announcemen
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 9 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news:
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AG Sunday Will Continue Pursuit of Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster for Illegal Monopoly Over Live Entertainment
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HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday and a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will continue to pursue a lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Ticketmaster, LLC., regarding monopolistic practices -despite an announce
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Court Order Requiring Trump Administration to Restore Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
Attorney General Kris Mayes and a coalition of 23 states have secured a court order requiring the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to promptly take steps necessary to reverse the termination of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Co
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
PHOENIX, Arizona, March 10 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on March 9, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Vows to Continue Case Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry, Despite DOJ Settlement
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and conc
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
SACRAMENTO, California, March 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta and State Attorneys General Carry on the Fight Against Live Nation/Ticketmaster
Vow to protect consumers, businesses, and artists nationwide
NEW YORK -California Attorney General Rob Bonta and a bipartisan group of attorneys general today announced their intent to continue with the landmark antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster, rejecting the
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
ALBANY, New York, March 9 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Releases Statement on Live Nation Trial
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement on new developments in her ongoing lawsuit against Live Nation/Ticketmaster for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry:
"For years, Live Nation has made enormous profits by exploiting its illegal monopoly and raisin
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
LANSING, Michigan, March 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Nessel Vows to Continue Antitrust Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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LANSING - Today, following the announcement of a settlement reached between Live Nation and the U.S. Department of Justice to resolve antitrust claims brought by the federal authority alongside a broad, bipartisan coalition of states, Attorney General Ne
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
CHICAGO, Illinois, March 9 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL VOWS TO CONTINUE CASE AGAINST LIVE NATION/TICKETMASTER FOR ILLEGALLY MONOPOLIZING LIVE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of state attorneys general today issued a multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment i
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Schwalb Joins State Attorneys General to Continue Live Nation Lawsuit
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Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb released the following statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"DC's live entertainment scene is vital to ou
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 9 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
LOS ANGELES, California, March 9 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Expands Virtual Second Opinion to Patients in 39 States
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Cedars-Sinai has expanded availability of its Virtual Second Opinion program to residents of 39 states, giving people across the U.S. fast,
Shoma Desai, MD
convenient, at-home access to expert medical insights on treatment options for more than 600 health conditions.
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: 2025 Annual Report on Minnesota Permit to Carry Holders Released
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer:
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2025 Annual report on Minnesota permit to carry holders released
On March 1st, the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) released its annual report on the permit to carry firearms program in Minnesota. The report shows that legal gun own
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Happy 250th Birthday to the Wealth of Nations
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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Happy 250th birthday to The Wealth of Nations
On this day in 1776, Adam Smith published "An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations." It was one of the most revolutionary products of a revolutionary year.
Consumption
Smith was motivat
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Twin Cities Charter Threatened With Closure Due to Significant Financial Issues
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, March 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on March 9, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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Twin Cities Charter threatened with closure due to significant financial issues
A Twin Cities charter school chain has until March 13 to prove financial solvency or face closure.
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, a K-8 classical charter with campuses
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Leads Letter Seeking Confirmation of Homeland Security Policy on ICE at Polling Locations
DENVER, Colorado, March 10 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold Leads Letter Seeking Confirmation of Homeland Security Policy on ICE at Polling Locations
Today Secretary of State Jena Griswold announced that Colorado, along with eight other states, has sent a letter to Secretary of Homeland Security Nominee Markwayne Mullin seeking confirmation that immigration enforcement agents would not be at
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
WASHINGTON, March 9 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Congress, Courts, State AGs Must Stop Corrupted DOJ From Letting Live Nation-Ticketmaster Off the Hook
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Washington, D.C. - In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice Antitrust Division has negotiated a settlement to its landmark monopolization suit against Live Nation-Ticketmaster, just weeks after allegedly corrupt DOJ leadership pushed out an
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Dean Botchwey's State of the School Message: A Focus on Impact and Vigilance in Complex Times
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news:
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Dean Botchwey's State of the School Message: A Focus on Impact and Vigilance in Complex Times
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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs' annual State of the School address has always been a moment to reflect: to measure where the community has been and where it hopes to go. But this year the mood was heavier.
The escalation of federal immigration enforcem
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Five Former Multi-Sport Athletes Headline 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 10 -- The National Federation of State High School Associations issued the following news release on March 9, 2026:
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Five Former Multi-Sport Athletes Headline 2026 Class of the National High School Hall of Fame
Five former standout high school athletes, including baseball star Joe Carter and football standout Patrick Willis, along with volleyball stars Alisha Glass Childress and Jordan Larson and ice hockey standout Krissy Wendell-Pohl, highlight the 2026 cla
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Four exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Four exclusive NHL games this week on ABC, ESPN+, Disney+ and Hulu
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* The Point continues Thursday at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN2 and ESPN+
* All NHL on ESPN games stream on the ESPN App via DTC or pay TV authentication
* 46 NHL Power Play out-of-market games streaming on ESPN+ this week
The NHL season continues this week with four exclusive games across ABC, ESPN+, D
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General Mills Brings the Whole Family Together With New The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Themed Foods
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 10 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release:
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General Mills Brings the Whole Family Together with New The Super Mario Galaxy Movie Themed Foods
Beloved brands including Lucky Charms, Pillsbury and Fruit Roll-Ups launch out-of-this-world cereals and snacks ahead of the film's global theatrical release.
Nintendo and Illumination's The Super Mario Galaxy Movie arrives in theaters April 1, 2026.
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General Mills is inviting families
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Helfman and Weekley Recognized as Crain's Cleveland Notable Women in Law 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Helfman and Weekley Recognized as Crain's Cleveland Notable Women in Law 2026
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Taft Cleveland partners Jill Friedman Helfman and Brandi Weekley have been selected to Crain's Cleveland Business ' Notable Women in Law 2026 list. Honorees are those who hold a leadership role in professional organizations and civic service initiatives, show significant impact in their role and/or pract
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Issue of JFTR & More From NCFR's Journals
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 10 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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New Issue of JFTR & More From NCFR's Journals
Read 7 New Early-View Articles Published March 1-7
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Keep up with the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JMF April 2026 issue (
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Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Settlement with Live Nation
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar Statement on Justice Department Settlement with Live Nation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Privacy, Technology, and the Law, released the following statement on the Department of Justice's settlement announcement with Live Nation:
"Given Live Nation-Ticketmaster's monopoly dominance in ticketing, venues, and pro
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Lujan Introduces Legislative Package to Hold ICE and CBP Accountable, Increase Transparency, and Make Communities Safer
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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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
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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 (LOCATE) Act. The
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MDA Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Access to Nitrogen Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 10 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news on March 9, 2026:
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MDA Announces $1.5 Million to Expand Access to Nitrogen Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers
RFP opens for ag retailers to support climate and water quality goals
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The Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) is launching a new funding opportunity to help Minnesota farmers reduce greenhouse gas emissions and protect water quality through nitrogen
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NDSU Alumnae Named to Prairie Business Top 25 Women in Business
FARGO, North Dakota, March 10 -- North Dakota State University issued the following news:
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NDSU alumnae named to Prairie Business Top 25 Women in Business
Three NDSU alumnae have been named to the 2026 Prairie Business Top 25 Women in Business list, which recognizes the depth of experience and knowledge each honoree brings to their workplace and industry, highlighting strong leadership and community service.
This year's honorees include Melissa Marshall, Lindsay Schroeder and Alyssa Te
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New York City Bar Association: Congress Must Act as Abuses of Executive Power Escalate
NEW YORK, March 10 (TNSrpt) -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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Congress Must Act as Abuses of Executive Power Escalate
New York City Bar Association Follow-Up Report Documents Escalating Constitutional Violations
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The New York City Bar Association (City Bar) has released an update to its December 2025 report on presidential abuse of power, documenting a sharp escalation of constitutional violations by President Donald J. Trump and his Administrati
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NOAA Signals Potential Shift on Right Whale Speed Rules -- What It Means for Marine Retailers
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, March 10 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following statement on March 9, 2026, by government relations manager Chad Tokowicz:
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NOAA Signals Potential Shift on Right Whale Speed Rules -- What It Means for Marine Retailers
The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), has taken an important first step toward reexamining federal vessel regulations intended to protect
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SDSU Pharmacy Graduates Excel on 2025 NAPLEX
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, March 10 -- South Dakota State University issued the following news:
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SDSU pharmacy graduates excel on 2025 NAPLEX
By Heather Brown
The South Dakota State University College of Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions has continued its long record of excellence, reporting a 94.1% first-time pass rate on the North American Pharmacist Licensure Examination (NAPLEX) for the 2025 Doctor of Pharmacy graduates.
Of the 54 SDSU Pharm.D. students who took the exam, 51 pas
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Taft Attorneys to Host INTA Counterfeits Roundtable in Atlanta
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Attorneys to Host INTA Counterfeits Roundtable in Atlanta
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Taft attorneys Ashley Bennett Ewald and Marcus Sandifer will host the International Trademark Association North America (INTA) Roundtable Annual Case Law Review on April 14 at Taft Atlanta. They will explore where lawful inspiration ends and trademark infringement begins, with a focused discussion on dupes, counterfeit
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Taft Earns Top Ranks in 2025 Bond Buyer Rankings
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Earns Top Ranks in 2025 Bond Buyer Rankings
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Taft has been recognized in the Bond Buyer 2025 Annual Review, which ranks the nation's leading public finance law firms based on the volume and value of municipal bond transactions they handle from the previous year at the state and national levels, published by the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG) (fka Refinitiv). The ranking ra
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
MONTPELIER, Vermont, March 9 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Vermont to Continue Case Against Live Nation for Illegally Monopolizing Live Entertainment Industry
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Attorney General Charity Clark today released the following multistate statement regarding the ongoing antitrust case against Live Nation, which owns Ticketmaster, for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services:
"In May 2024, a bipartisan
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Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
WASHINGTON, March 9 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Backs Direct File Act to Guarantee Free, Easy Tax Filing for Americans
Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) backed 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, and directly with the government -and make the program permanent.
"The Di
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Women's Leadership Conference Examines Modern Leadership
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 9 -- The University of Minnesota's Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Women's Leadership Conference Examines Modern Leadership
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The 2026 Women's Leadership Conference gathered Minnesota Carlson alumni and business leaders for a day of sessions designed to inspire and motivate at every career level. Through two plenary sessions and 12 specialized breakouts, attendees explored the complexities of modern, inclusive leadership.
The morn
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Wrestling team cruises to another crown at 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, March 8 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Wrestling team cruises to another crown at 2026 Big Ten Wrestling Championships
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - The Penn State Nittany Lion wrestling team (15-0, 8-0) rolled through the field to win 2026 Big Ten Championship on March 8 in their very own Bryce Jordan Center. Penn State, hosting the event for the first time since 2021, crowned seven individual championships as well. The Nittany Li
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