JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 1 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Missouri to receive more than $91 million JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. This settlement caps nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 1 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * $7.4 Billion Settlement With Purdue Pharma And Sackler Family Goes Into Effect * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, is now legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * 32 new clinicians to begin practicing at Sanford Black Hills * April 30, 2026 RAPID CITY, S.D. -The Sanford Black Hills region is welcoming 32 new clinicians from a multitude of disciplines to its expanding team serving western South Dakota. Clinicians specializing in gastroenterology, OB/GYN, dermatology, optometry, ophthalmology, family medicine, pediatrics, ENT, audiol  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 28 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Across the Globe, AFA Raises a Toast to the Doolittle Raiders and Today's Force * On Friday, the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) commemorated the anniversary of the 1942 Doolittle Raid, honoring the courage of the Airmen who carried out the daring mission and the Airmen and Guardians who continue that legacy today. While the main ceremony -featuring  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 2 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement as Purdue/Sackler Agreement Goes into Effect Attorney General Mayes today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations an  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces Purdue/Sackler $7.4 billion opioid settlement goes into effect * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing inv  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson protects citizens from illegal racial discrimination and DEI quotas * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state friend-of-the-court brief in the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals to protect citizens from racial discrimination in employment practices. The brief argues in favor of the State of Missouri, which is suing Star  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $7.4 Billion Purdue Pharma and Sackler Family Opioid Settlement Now in Effect * California expected to receive over $440 million from the settlement OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement previously reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, ca  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes for Changes to Lower Prescription Drug Costs Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general are pushing the U.S. Department of Labor to help lower prescription drug costs by requiring more transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). "People should be able to afford their medications, and they can't   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Nearly $150 Million for North Carolina in Final Purdue/Sackler Opioid Settlement * $7.4 billion national settlement is now in effect; Sacklers permanently barred from selling opioids in the U.S. RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced today that a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family is now legall  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES FINAL APPROVAL IN $700 MILLION GOOGLE SETTLEMENT OVER APP STORE MONOPOLY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a federal court has stated it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google following allegations the tech giant dominated Android app distribution and in-app payments related to the Goo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL'S $7.4 BILLION OPIOID SETTLEMENT WITH PURDUE GOES IN EFFECT; ILLINOIS TO RECEIVE AN ESTIMATED $148.8 MILLION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country  more

SALEM, Oregon, April 30 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces that Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Takes Effect * Oregon to receive almost $66 Million, funds to be distributed over 15 years Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorn  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 1 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday: Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion National Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a $7.4 billion national settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Built by Bison: Student Made marketplace launching at NDSU * NDSU's Center for Entrepreneurship and Family Business is preparing to launch a new Student-Made marketplace in Fall 2026, creating a unique platform for students to design, produce and sell original products while gaining hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, marketing, leadership and business operations. The Student-Made marketpla  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Celebrating 75 Years of Oil & Gas and 20 Years of Bakken Benefits: North Dakota's Energy Journey * As North Dakotans mark April 4th, the 75th anniversary of the state's first major oil discovery and the 20th anniversary of the modern economic benefits unlocked by the Bakken formation, it is a fitting moment to reflect on one of the most transformative chapters in the state's hi  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 1 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on April 30, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole * * * Why Walz's tax credit won't address high child care costs Governor Walz gave his final State of the State address on Tuesday. Lamenting affordability challenges plaguing Minnesotans, he touted his proposal to expand the Dependent Care Tax Credit to lower c  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter. Here are excerpts: * * * Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Connecticut Attorney General William Tong, and 44 co-signers. To: John Thune, Senate Majority Leader, 511 Dirksen Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Mike Johnson, House Speaker, 521 Cannon House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader, 322 Hart Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510; Hakeem Jeffries, House Minority Leader, 2267 Rayburn House Building, Washington, DC 20515; Marsha Blackburn, Senate Judiciary   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer: * * * SUMMARY Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Highlights Grid Reliability, WOTUS Rule at EPW Hearing * ***Click here for video. Click here for audio WASHINGTON, D.C. - Bad math and bad policy were center stage when Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin testified before the Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee on the Fiscal Year 2027 EPA budget request. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) first pushe  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce Legislation to Extend the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program for Seven Years * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-Pennsylvania), Tina Smith (D-Minnesota), Thom Tillis (R-North Carolina) and Ruben Gallego (D-Arizona) to introduce the bipartisan?Terrorism Risk Insurance Program (TRIA) Reauthorizat  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines and Secretary Burgum in Senate Energy Committee: Pass the America the Beautiful Act, Reauthorize the Legacy Restoration Fund U.S. Senator Steve Daines today spoke with Department of the Interior Secretary Doug Burgum in a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing. They discussed the importance of passing Daines' bill, the America the Beautiful Act, as well as completing critical w  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 29 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Dem-NPL Leaders, Lawmakers Mourn Passing of Dedicated Public Servant, Beloved Legislator, Liz Conmy Representative Liz Conmy (D-Fargo) died in a plane accident. Conmy's family has announced her Celebration of Life will be this Friday, May 1, from 4:30-7:30 at RiverHaven in Moorhead. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "As district chair in 2022, I  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 28 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following statement on April 27, 2026: * * * Dem-NPL Statement on the Passing of Dedicated Public Servant, Beloved Legislator, Liz Conmy Today, Representative Liz Conmy (D-Fargo) died in a plane accident. House Minority Leader Zac Ista said, "I am completely devastated at the loss of our friend Liz. She lived life to its fullest, never shying from adventure or speaking her mind--often in refreshingly direct ter  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, April 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * During annual event at Montana State, students consider history through new lens A student answers questions from judges on her poster board as Montana State University hosts the annual National History Day in Montana state contest Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Bozeman, Mont. MSU photo by Colter Peterson * The Cold War. Musicians Coleman Hawkins and Louis Armstrong. Sputnik. The Greensboro sit-ins during   more

COMMERCE, Texas, April 30 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Electrical Engineering Students Win National SDR Competition * Students from East Texas A&M University earned first place in a national software-defined radio (SDR) competition, outperforming teams from major research universities across the country. The team, composed of senior electrical engineering students in the College of S  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a hearing to discuss legislative solutions to meet growing power demand while protecting ratepayers: * * * "Good morning and welcome to today's legislative hearing to discuss proposals to improve the power sector during this time of historic load growth and affordability challenges. "Access to reliable and affordable ene  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $406,000 to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows in North Dakota * DENVER - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs across the country. These grants will strengthen syste  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes to Approve Virginia's Coal Combustion Residuals Permit Program * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the approval of the Commonwealth of Virginia's coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program application. If approved, the action would allow the Commonwealth rather than the federal government to permit CCR disposal in surface impoundments and  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak helps advance Farm Bill, deliver certainty for North Dakota producers * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, comprehensive legislation to strengthen the farm safety net, expand access to credit, and deliver long-term certainty for North Dakota's farmers and ranchers. The bill passed out o  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak presses for fair cost allocation, highlights grid solutions at Energy Subcommittee hearing * Washington, D.C. - At today's Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy hearing titled, "AI and the Grid: Meeting Growing Power Demand While Protecting Ratepayers," Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) emphasized a clear principle: those who drive the need for new energy infrastructure s  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak questions EPA Administrator Zeldin on further advancing deregulation agenda to support North Dakota energy production * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, today questioned Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin during a hearing titled, "The Fiscal Year 2027 Environmental Protection A  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak welcomes EPA guidance providing certainty for North Dakota energy producers * Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today welcomed new guidance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) clarifying that oil and natural gas producers may continue limited routine flaring at new wells in certain circumstances beyond the May 7, 2026, phaseout deadline. The clarific  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 27 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Great Plains I-Corps launching agriculture technology-focused cohort * The National Science Foundation Great Plains I-Corps Hub is launching a new specialty cohort focused on agricultural technology this summer, bringing researchers and innovators to Fargo. The cohort, Ag45, is open to individuals and teams developing agriculture-related technologies who want to better understand their path to m  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 30 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: * * * Indiana to Host 56th Annual Midwest U.S.-Japan Association Conference Indiana Governor Mike Braun today announced that Indiana will host the 56th annual joint meeting of the Midwest U.S.-Japan Association (MWJA) and the Japan-Midwest U.S. Associations (JMWA) this year, bringing the event back to the Hoosier state for the first time since 2006. The event, hosted by Gov. Braun and  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from an April 20, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify in support of President Trump's Fiscal Year 2027 Budget request for the Department of the Interior and discuss what our   more

WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig, and nine co-signers. To: Patrick Fuchs, Chairman, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423; Karen Hedlund, Member, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 and Michelle Schultz, Vice Chair, Surface Transportation Board, 395 E Street, SW, Washington, D.C. 20423 - Jan. 20, 2026 As representatives serving, promoting and protecting agriculture,  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * King Charles III Delivers Joint Address to Congress During Historic First U.S. State Visit as Monarch * Visit Celebrates 250 th Anniversary of U.S. Independence, Enduring U.S. and U.K. Partnership ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - His Majesty King Charles III and Her Majesty Queen Camilla visited the United States this week, marking their first official visit to the United States   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources * To watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today argued that current-and rising-oil and gas prices due to the war in Iran are demonstrating the economic value of a more diverse energy strategy that includes re  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google has received final judicial approval. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Purdue-Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement To Go Into Effect Maryland Expected To Receive Over $90 Million * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys g  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- Monarch Waste Technologies LLC, a small business specializing in commercial-scale pyrolysis units for medical waste destruction, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding a request for comment on revising the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" in the Office of Solid Waste Incineration New Source Performance Standards and Emission Guidelines. The letter advocates for the elimination of the reference to "pyrolys  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Mountrail County Medical Center, Stanley, North Dakota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Health Resources and Services Administration regarding the agency's Request for Information on the proposed 340B Rebate Model Pilot Program. The medical center strongly objects to replacing the longstanding upfront discount mechanism of the 340B program with a rebate model, citing substantial cost and operational burdens that would outweigh any potential benefits. Mountra  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 2 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect New Jersey to Receive Over $125 Million * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in p  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Association of Towns and Townships submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing the Rural Opportunities to Use Transportation for Economic Success Initiative. This letter outlines the transportation challenges faced by rural towns and townships, emphasizing the disproportionate share of rural road miles they manage compared to the minimal federal funding they receive. NATaT represents sm  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 1 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU now offering Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner graduate certificate * Applications are open for a new online graduate certificate designed for graduates of accredited Family Nurse Practitioner programs interested in specializing in acute care for adult and aging populations. The adult-gerontology acute care nurse practitioner graduate program is a combination of advanced coursewo  more

FARGO, North Dakota, April 27 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU School of Education featured at premier education conference * Several NDSU education leaders, faculty and doctoral students presented their accepted papers at the 2026 American Educational Research Association annual meeting. This annual meeting is a highly selective event and is considered the premier global venue for educational research. The NDSU presenters were: Elizabeth C. Reilly, he  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, April 28 -- North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley issued the following opinion on April 27, 2026: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to the Office of the State Tax Commissioner Request: Whether the Office of the State Tax Commissioner violated N.D.C.C. Sec.44-04-18 by refusing to disclose whether specific businesses had sales and use tax permits. Conclusion: The State Tax Commissioner did not violate the open records law by refusing to disc  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, April 29 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Drummond raises concerns over ESG policies at top credit rating agencies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is questioning the lawfulness of the three top credit rating agencies' environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies. Drummond and 22 other state attorneys general sent a letter last week to Fitch Ratings, Moody's, S&P Global Ratings and the Se  more

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa, April 29 -- The Iowa Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Over 30 Groups Representing Farmers and Renewable Fuels Tell U.S. House to Pass Year-Round E15 E15 Amendment to House Farm Bill Could See Consideration by Full House * Today over 30 groups representing farmers and renewable fuels producers from across the country sent a letter to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson and House Agriculture Committee Chair G.T. Thompson  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump's FY27 Budget Secures Nuclear Modernization Projects at Minot AFB * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Minot Air Force Base is slated to receive a $230 million nuclear modernization facelift under President Donald Trump's proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget, zeroing in on support for the next generation of intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) operations. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND)   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 1 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Attorney General Skrmetti announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sacklers' role in fue  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 1 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * Lincoln -Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and the Sac  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 1 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler $7.4 Billion Opioid Settlement Goes into Effect * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective, capping nearly a decade of work by attorneys general from across the country in pursuing investigations and litigation over Purdue's and   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 1 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Purdue/Sackler opioid settlement takes effect, delivering $105.6 million to Washington state and local governments * Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that a $7.4 billion multistate settlement reached with Purdue Pharma, the maker of OxyContin, and its owners, the Sackler family, has become legally effective. The settlement will deliver $105.6 million split between   more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Record-breaking BLM oil and gas lease sale in the Dakotas generates over $44.3 million in revenue * BILLINGS, Mont. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 23 parcels totaling 8,989 acres in North Dakota and South Dakota for $44,388,262 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale, setting a record for the highest revenue generated during a BLM Montana/  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Resolution Recognizes April 2026 as Second Chance Month * ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - After serving their sentences, formerly incarcerated individuals should be stepping into a new chapter. But for many, the next chapter is defined by barriers, not opportunity. The challenges they face - from employment to housing to education - don't end when the  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Pete Ricketts, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Ricketts on Combatting Communist China, Protecting Nebraska Ag Land * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, during his weekly press call with Nebraska media, U.S. Senator Pete Ricketts (R-NE) discussed the need to combat Communist China's spying. This follows the filing of charges against a Chinese national for photographing Offutt Air Force Base. "Last week, we learned of an incident at Offutt Air Force   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 1, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis takes effect today (Friday, May 1). South Dakota is expected to receive an   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting forum on future healthcare profession * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is hosting a community breakfast on building the next generation of healthcare professionals. The forum is invite only and takes place on Wednesday, May 6, from 8 to 9 a.m. at the Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4840 23rd Ave. S., Fargo. The community breakfast will include a brie  more

WASHINGTON, May 1 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: HHS Awards More Than $12 Million for Initiatives Across North Dakota * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced an award of $12,014,482 for the following programs and initiatives across North Dakota: * $4,562,442 to Minot Public School District 1 to support Head Start and Early Head Start programs. * $3,777,040 to the Turtle Mountain Ban  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee Examines Cramer Bill to Support Outdoor Recreation for Veterans * Cramer Cross-Examines VA Witness ***Click here to download video. Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - A proposal to expand veterans' access to outdoor recreation programs was on the docket at a hearing of the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee (SVAC). The Veterans Outdoor Rehabilitation  more

CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 1 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * SIU Carbondale recognizes outstanding thesis, dissertation winners Southern Illinois University Carbondale's Graduate School is recognizing two former graduate students and a former doctoral student for their outstanding research and contributions to their fields. Each year, the Graduate School selects winners for the Outstanding Thesis Award and the Richard and Donna Falvo Outstanding Disser  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Society for Science, an organization that promotes the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement, issued the following news release: * * * Educators Across the U.S. Receive $110,000 in STEM Research Grants to Bring DNA Analysis, Solar Engineering and Environmental Research to Classrooms Society for Science is awarding more than $110,000 in STEM Research Grants to 41 educators across 16 states, expanding access to han  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * The U.S. Sanctions Chinese Refinery Linked to Iran * Key Takeaways 1 The United States has increased sanctions on shipments of Iranian oil, with the U.S. military expanding enforcement globally. 2 The United States has begun boarding and seizing vessels transporting Iranian oil and tracking ships beyond the initial blockade zone. 3 On April 24, the United States san  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Richard Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I want   more

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, May 2 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Announces 2026 Faculty Emeriti By Amy Jessee At the end of each spring semester, UMW faculty gather to approve the graduates and recognize colleagues who are retiring from their dedicated service. Departmental tributes chronicle their time in classrooms and labs, with committees and in communities, and as leaders in undergraduate research and in their areas of study. In spring 2026, th  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, April 30 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND College of Education & Human Development hosts inaugural Torchbearer Awards Awardees praised college for support in their personal and professional endeavors at UND * UND's College of Education & Human Development (CEHD) hosted its inaugural Torchbearer Awards on April 16, recognizing excellence in leadership, innovation, service and mentorship in what will become an annual eve  more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, April 30 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * USD School of Education's Graduate Programs Rank Among Region's Best in 2026 U.S. News & World Report * USD ranked fifth among graduate education programs across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota and South Dakota, and it is the only ranked program in the state. Graduate programs within the School of Education demonstrate strong performance across several key academic and research met  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 1 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown posted the following news on April 30, 2026: * * * Utah-Led Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly Today, a federal court stated that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a Utah-led antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Emmer Touts More Than 500 Key Stakeholders Supporting the House-Passed Farm Bill * House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) today announced that more than 500 key stakeholder groups came out in support of H.R. 7567, the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026, ahead of the bill's successful passage through the U.S. House of Representatives. H.R. 7567, or the Farm Bi  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Wis., Mich. schools can apply for behavioral health grants * b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening is an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health of students while identifying those who may require additional behavioral support. Developed by school psychologist Eric P. Hartwig, Ph.D., b.e.s.t. offers educators straightforward,  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy gains approval for natural gas plant in southwest Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (April 30, 2026) -Xcel Energy will start constructing a new natural gas peaking plant this summer to support grid reliability, delivering service to customers when renewable energy in southwest Minnesota isn't available and at times of peak demand, after receiving approvals this week from the Minne  more