OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown wins tariffs lawsuit against Trump administration * Attorney General Nick Brown today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court - ruling on a challenge brought by a coalition of 24 states - struck down those tariffs and specifically enjoined thei  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- American Family Insurance issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. announce sponsorship renewal and reveal 2026 American Family Insurance House Summerfest lineup American Family Insurance and Milwaukee World Festival, Inc. (MWF) today announced a multi-year partnership extension, reinforcing the company's long-standing commitment to Summerfest and the broader community. The renewed agreem  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "President T  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's New Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Charity Clark today secured a court order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products p  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Credit Card Companies to Block Illegal Vape Sales * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general in urging nine major credit card companies and payment processors ( American Express, Capital One, Citigroup, Mastercard, Visa, PayPal, Stripe, Sezzle, and Block ) to take stronger action to stop  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by Amer  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Chicago Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.1 percent in the Chicago-Naperville, IL-IN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirni  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 1.4 percent in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hi  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- BlueGreen Alliance, a coalition of labor unions and environmental organizations, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * New Documentary Exposes Federal Funding Cliff at the End of 2026, Wisconsin's Push to Replace All Lead Pipes This week, the Avalon Atmospheric Theater transformed from a classic cinema house into a hub for public health advocacy for the premiere of The Fight for Progress: Wisconsin's Push for Lead Pipe Replacement. Produced jointly by   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 7 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Eight Sanford Health hospitals recognized by ACC * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Eight Sanford Health hospital locations across four states have been recognized for their dedication to heart patients by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in the ACC advertising insert in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report "Best Hospitals" Guidebook. Sanford USD Medical Center in Sioux Falls and Prai  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * FFRF counters false National Day of Prayer event claim that America is a 'praying nation' The Freedom From Religion Foundation is criticizing the ignorant and inaccurate comments made today during the National Day of Prayer observance at the U.S. Capitol falsely portraying the United States as a nation based on "God." During the event, House Speaker Mike Johnson claimed   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago and Associated Bank Award $375,000 to Support Emerging Housing Developers To help address the growing need for skilled affordable housing developers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago), in partnership with member Associated Bank, has awarded $375,000 through its Community First(R) Developer Program (Devel  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Finalizes Consent Order in Valvoline-Greenbriar Deal * The Federal Trade Commission finalized a consent order resolving antitrust concerns related to a deal between Valvoline Inc. and private equity firm Greenbriar Equity Fund V., L.P. (Greenbriar). The consent order requires the divestiture of 45 quick-lube oil change shops to address antitrust concerns surrounding Valvoline's acquisition of app  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-602) on the Cashless Bail Reporting Act (H.R. 5625). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on April 9, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 5625, the Cashless Bail Reporting Act, introduced by Rep. Mark Harris (R-NC), requires the Attorney General to make publicly available a list of each state and unit of local government that permits the release pending trial on personal recogniz  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Humphrey School Welcomes New Faculty Members * The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is pleased to announce several new faculty members who will join the School in the coming months. Linda E. Mendez-Barrientos will become an associate professor in the Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy (STEP) area, effective in late August. She comes to us fro  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * JCB Flavors, LLC Issues Voluntary Recall of Topical Seasonings Due to Potential Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: May 06, 2026 FDA Publish Date: May 07, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Foodborne Illness - Salmonella Company Name: JCB Flavors, LLC Brand Name: Wildlife Seasoning   more

DECORAH, Iowa, May 6 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Justin Kroll appointed assistant professor of music * Justin Kroll has been appointed assistant professor of music at Luther College for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, Provost Pam Bacon announced. Justin Kroll "Justin's passion for vocal instruction, extensive experience directing and performing in operas, and dedication to student success make him a welcome addition to the Luther music department," Bacon said.   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 8 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Mass. Supreme Judicial Court hears arguments on religious statues in FFRF case More than a dozen Quincy, Mass., residents with diverse religious beliefs asked the state's highest court today to uphold a ruling that blocked the mayor's plan to install two large religious statues at the entrance of the city's new public safety building. The plaintiffs argue that installing  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Medical Transportation Access Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's Request for Information on regulations aimed at uncovering healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse. MTAC, a coalition of transportation providers, managed care organizations, trade associations, and patient advocates, highlighted concerns regarding vulnerabilities in Medicaid's Non-Emerge  more

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * Counting Penguins and Saving the Earth By Marissa Farmer '26 Bracing the harsh Antarctic cold, Emily Ritter '21, a conservation biologist, volunteered as an official penguin counter, contributing to Antarctic science through Oceanites' penguin counting program, which tracks penguin populations to help monitor climate change. Ritter's biology degree, with a focus on animal behavior, at Millersville  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Davenport: Court Agrees That Trump Tariffs Are Illegal Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs That Are Making Life More Unaffordable for New Jerseyans * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by New Jersey  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Derrick Van Orden Voted for Rural Health Care Cuts. Now, WI-03 Hospitals "Projected to Lose More Than $42 Million in Annual Revenue" * Derrick Van Orden likes to claim that he has boosted funding for rural hospitals, but the facts tell a different story. New reporting finds that following Van Orden's vote to gut Medicaid, " hospitals in Van Orden's congressional district are p  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 7 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news: * * * Primatologist Karen Strier elected to the American Philosophical Society The highly selective distinction honors her more than four decades studying and working to protect an endangered monkey species. By Alli Watters Karen Strier, a Vilas Research Professor and Irven DeVore Professor of Anthropology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, is among the newly elected members of the American Philosophi  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps reports Q1 2026 financial results * May 7, 2026 By Carolyn Micheli CINCINNATI - The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) delivered $517 million in revenue for the first quarter of 2026. Loss attributable to the shareholders of Scripps was $18 million or 20 cents per share. Business notes : * Net leverage at the end of the first quarter was 3.9x, per   more

STANFORD, California, May 6 -- Stanford University School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * A blood test reveals 'neighborhoods' of cells in tumors, predicts immunotherapy responses A simple blood test can reveal the geographic relationships among healthy cells surrounding a cancerous tumor, researchers at Stanford Medicine and the Mayo Clinic have found. The test is the first noninvasive way to study what's called the tumor microenvironment, which plays a critical role in determin  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, May 7 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Watchdog Writers Group announces new class of fellows * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (May 7, 2026) -The Watchdog Writers Group at the Missouri School of Journalism has selected its newest class of fellows: five journalists, authors and investigative reporters who will develop deeply reported nonfiction books across a range of impactful subjects. In addition to annua  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Wisconsin Bankers Association, representing nearly 180 banks and savings institutions throughout Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's notice of proposed rulemaking regarding the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The WBA shared detailed views on the OCC's regulatory framework for permitted payment stablecoin issuers under its jurisdic  more