OLYMPIA, Washington, May 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown protects homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts as federal government drops appeal * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition have successfully resolved a lawsuit stopping the Trump administration from unlawfully taking homeland security funding away from states that would not comply with the administration's political agenda. In Dece  more

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

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Certain migraine prevention drugs associated with reduced risk of glaucoma Highlights: * Certain drugs to prevent migraine are associated with a reduced risk of glaucoma. * Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness. Migraine itself is associated with an increased risk of glaucoma. * The study does not prove that the drugs cause the reduced risk of glaucoma. It only shows an a  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

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding from Politically Motivated Cut Trump Administration drops appeal of final order, permanently and fully resolving case in California's favor  OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the successful resolution of a multistate lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating f  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures End of Unlawful Meat Price Coordination, Announces Settlement with Agri Stats OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of five other attorneys general, today reached a settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. (Agri Stats), resolving allegations that the company facilitated an informat  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

ALBANY, New York, May 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Successfully Protects Critical Counterterrorism Funding NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured a final victory in her lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting critical public safety funding to New York and other states. Attorney General James and 11 other attorneys general sued the U.S. Department of Homeland Secur  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL PROTECTS CRITICAL HOMELAND SECURITY FUNDING FROM POLITICALLY MOTIVATED CUT Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced the successful resolution of his lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding to and from states based on their compliance with the administration's political agenda. In December, the U.S.   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 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

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * American Experiment joins effort supporting legislation to improve non-fatal shooting solve rates Center of the American Experiment's public safety policy fellow David Zimmer joined law enforcement leaders, legislators and advocates today for a   more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Are required high school courses aligned with MN University admission standards? In 2018, the Center for American Progress studied high school graduation requirements in each state and compared them to basic entrance requirements to universities in that state. The verdict?   more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 8 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 7, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * Minnesota's taxpayers should not be forced to fund the media Last month, the Star Tribune's mascot Stribby the Gray Duck was at the Capitol "lobbying in support of local news." I have not seen Stribby on the register of lobbyists, but it's been a while since I've   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Stauber Asks Treasury for Answers on Safeguards Following Reports of Minnesota Tax Dollars Sent to Somalia * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) Director Andrea Gacki requesting more information on how the federal government monitors large amounts of cash being t  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * AG Jennings leads coalition to oppose Postal Service's guns-by-mail schemme Attorney General Kathy Jennings on Monday co-led a multistate comment letter signed by 24 states opposing an unlawful proposal by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to allow a flood of prohibited weapons across state borders by mail. Since 1927, federal law--passed by a Republican Congress and signed  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

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Hosts Farm Bill Roundtable in the Sixth District * CHANHASSEN, MN - Today, Congressman Emmer hosted a Farm Bill roundtable with constituents and agriculture stakeholders to discuss the House-passed Farm Bill and how it will impact Minnesota's needs."Last week, House Republicans passed the Farm Bill, providing Minnesota farmers, producers, and rural communities more resources and stability," said   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Statement on Becker Post Office Reopening * OTSEGO, MN - Congressman Tom Emmer released the following statement regarding news that the United States Postal Service (USPS) is reopening a Post Office in the City of Becker. "Finally, after a year of advocacy with Mayor Mark Kolbinger and the City of Becker, the USPS has made the right call to bring back postal service to Becker," said Congressma  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN continues Second Round coverage of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO * The 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs presented by GEICO continues with Second Round action on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday. Sunday features the Buffalo Sabres and Montreal Canadiens (Gm. 3) at 7 p.m. ET, followed by Vegas Golden Knights vs. Anaheim Ducks (Gm. 4) at 9:30 p.m. On Monday,   more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 7 -- St. Olaf College issued the following Q&A involving associate professor of practice in biology Diane Angell: * * * Experts at St. Olaf: World Bee Day * World Bee Day on May 20 celebrates the vital role pollinators play in ecosystems and biodiversity across the globe. St. Olaf College Associate Professor of Practice in Biology Diane Angell provides further insight on the importance of bees-and why we should pay attention to their alarming decline towards extinc  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Farach to Speak on Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Florida Real Estate Law at the 12th Judicial Circuit Bench Bar Conference * Taft West Palm Beach partner Manny Farach is speaking on the panel "Real Property in Motion: Current Issues and Emerging Trends in Florida Real Estate Law" at the 12 th Judicial Circuit Bench Bar Conference on May 8 in Longboat Key, Florida. During the   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news: * * * Regional Economic Conditions: Ag Credit The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis surveys farm lenders across the Ninth District quarterly to check the pulse of agriculture in this heavily rural region. Join regional economist Joe Mahon for a live webinar to discuss the latest results--gathered as spring planting was underway--on farm incomes, land values, and the impacts of interest rates  more

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following commentary by Communications Manager Athan Clark: * * * Many People Don't Know What a Charter School Is. Every year, thousands of Georgia parents fill out lottery applications for schools their children may never get to attend. Not because they can't afford it, but because thousands of other Georgia families want the same thing and there simply aren't enough seats. That school is a public charter school.   more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Hiler and Pilcher Author Article in The Indiana Lawyer * Taft attorneys Ryan Hiler and Jessamine Pilcher authored an article titled "Patent Versus Trade Secret Decision Hinges on Key Factors," published by The Indiana Lawyer on March 27. The article explores key considerations for companies deciding whether to patent an invention or protect it as a trade secret. To read this article  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 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Lujan Pens Washington Post Letter to the Editor Pushing to Modernize Broken Mining Law While Protecting Public Resources * Washington, D.C. - In Case You Missed It : U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) published a letter to the editor in The Washington Post arguing that failure to update the 1872 Mining Law has allowed mining practices that breed conflict and mistrust. Additionally, Senator  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Justice Department Requires Agri Stats to End Exchange of Competitively Sensitive Information Among Nation's Largest Meat Processors that Suppressed Competition and Increased Prices for Decades The Proposed Settlement Will Restore Competitive Prices for Consumers by Ending Meat Processors' Unfair Advantage in Negotiations with Meat Buyers * The Justice Department's Antitrust Division   more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar on Two-Day Rural Economy Tour in Western Minnesota * Her focus will be on rural child care access, small business, public safety, and improving local infrastructure MINNESOTA - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar will be in Western Minnesota over the next two days on a rural economy tour, where she will meet with local leaders, small business owners, and first responders in Litchfield, Willmar,   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Protects Critical Homeland Security Funding From Politically Motivated Cut * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the successful resolution of a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from unlawfully allocating federal homeland security funding based on states' willingness to divert public safety resources to carry out the a  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 8 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Signs Bills Today, Governor Tim Walz signed ten bills. "Technology is moving fast, but our responsibility to protect Minnesotans, especially kids and families, moves faster," said Governor Walz. "This bill makes clear that using technology to create fake, non-consensual intimate images is unacceptable and puts Minnesota at the forefront of addressing the harms of A  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * MINNESOTA MADNESS: Minnesota Board of Pardons Unanimously Pardons Criminal Illegal Alien Convicted of Two Counts of Assault * The board's pardon removed his qualifying convictions that made him removable from the U.S. WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued the following statement after the Minnesota Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to pardon a crim  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

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Media] -- ProPublica, an independent nonprofit newsroom that produces investigative journalism, issued the following news release: * * * ProPublica Launches Flagship Podcast "Paper Trail" * ProPublica on Thursday announced the launch of " Paper Trail," a flagship podcast hosted by investigative journalist Jessica Lussenhop. With new episodes available on Thursdays beginning May 14, the podcast is brought to listeners everywhere in partnership with public media orga  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sheehan Article on Ethics of AI Under United States v. Heppner Published in Res Gestae * Taft's Cari Sheehan authored the article "What United States v. Heppner Means For Lawyers and Clients," which was published in the May 2026 issue of Res Gestae, the Indiana State Bar Association's member journal. The article discusses ethical considerations, compliance, and best practices for atto  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

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 8 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Sweet, Sour and Spicy: General Mills Taps into Flavor Trends with New Gushers, Fruit by the Foot and Fruit Roll-Ups Varieties Gushers enters the candy aisle for the first time as General Mills introduces a range of new fruit snacks made with no colors from artificial sources . * General Mills is tapping into the season's hottest taste trends, unleashing an irresistible lineup up of new f  more

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 7 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * The Yellow & Blue Podcast | Student Media at SDState | S2E6 * Listen on Spotify This episode features Sara Schoenfelder, Ryann Davis and Andrew Lewno, current students and members of student media at South Dakota State University. From writing and reporting to broadcasting and podcasting, they're gaining real-world experience while creating content that informs, connects and engages the campu  more

BUFFALO, New York, May 12 -- Buffalo State University issued the following news release: * * * Three to receive President's Distinguished Service Award; one to receive University Council Medal at 154th Commencement celebration * Buffalo State University will bestow the President's Distinguished Service Award on three notable individuals during the university's 154th Commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, in the campus Sports Arena. The President's Distinguished Service Award recogniz  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 8 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * Utah secures settlement targeting practices that drove meat prices up Utah joined a bipartisan coalition of states working with the US Department of Justice in resolving the civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats, Inc. for helping meat processors share confidential business information in ways that undermined fair competition. The settlement, reached just before trial was set   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Asks Supreme Court to Fix Chaotic Personal Jurisdiction Rules * Washington Legal Foundation (WLF) today urged the U.S. Supreme Court to take a case that asks whether a Minnesota state court can exercise jurisdiction over a foreign national company for an injury caused by the intentional breaking-and-misuse of its product by a third party. Samsung SDI makes sealed battery   more