WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSletter) -- Public policy letter - Colorado Sorghum Producers, and 33 co-signers. To: Speaker Mike Johnson, H-232, The Capitol, Washington, D.C. 20515 - April 28, 2026 * * * As organizations representing renewable fuel producers and feedstock growers, we are writing to express our strong support for a bipartisan amendment (#289) proposed to the House Farm Bill (H.R. 7567) that would permanently allow retail gas stations the option to sell gasoline blended with 15 percent e  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 8 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * 93 NDSU students and 22 businesses participate in Professional Preview Days * NDSU's Career and Advising Center partnered with 22 regional businesses and organizations to provide job shadow opportunities to 93 students through Professional Preview Days last month. Students were able to see the organizations and job shadowing opportunities available to them and select which they were most interested  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel and Bipartisan Coalition to Secure Final Approval in $700 Million Google Settlement over App Store Monopoly * The United States District Court for the Northern District of California stated last week that it will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. In 2021, Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a bipartisan group of 53 attorneys ge  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 4 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong waives hours of service for haulers of fertilizer to help farmers facing delays * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today signed an executive order declaring an emergency and granting a waiver of hours of service for drivers of commercial vehicles transporting agricultural inputs including dry and liquid fertilizer, anhydrous ammonia, pesticides and seed. Severe supply issu  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 6 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong, other leaders provide updates on Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening and summer events in Medora * MEDORA, N.D. - State, federal and community leaders gathered in Medora today to outline preparations for one of North Dakota's most significant tourism seasons, including the July 4, 2026, opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and ND250 celebrations acr  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 7 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson fights to protect parental rights from woke gender ideology * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a 20-state and territory letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of parental rights. It has been reported that schools within the Montgomery County Public School District in Maryland push students toward  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 8 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Continues Fight against Shipment of Abortion Pills into Arkansas, Joins Amici Briefs Challenging FDA Rule * Griffin: 'I have fought for the rights of the unborn my entire political career, which is why I was proud to join these amici briefs in support of Louisiana' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing he has   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment March 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - May 6, 2026 (18 pages) * * * Unemployment rates were little changed in March in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Fourteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 2 states had decreases, and 34 states and the District had little change. The national unemployment rate, 4.3 pe  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont  more

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 7 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 6, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * A growing divide in how teachers view student learning progress National Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to recognize the commitment and impact of educators across the country. But beyond the celebratory headlines (guilty!), new survey data points to a   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 6 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Congratulations to the 2026 Core Career LIFT Award Recipients! Congratulations to the 2026 recipients of the Core Career LIFT Award. The recipients are: Irina Stanishevskaya LIFT Award Sponsored by OCLC Irina is an Associate Professor, Head of the Collection Management Services, Metadata Librarian for Electronic Resources, UAB Libraries, The University of Alabama   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Announces Grand Forks Air Force Base Selected for Advanced Counter-Drone Defense Pilot Program * ***Click here to download audio. BISMARCK, N.D. - Breaking News: U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota announced Grand Forks Air Force Base (GFAFB) has been named by the U.S. Department of War (DOW) as one of four sites nationwide for a new pilot program testing advanced Counter-Unmanned A  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Receives Distinguished Service Award From North Dakota Long Term Care Association * ***Click here for media resources. BISMARCK, N.D. - U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) joined the North Dakota Long Term Care Association (NDLTCA) for its 49 th Annual Convention and Expo this evening, where he received the Distinguished Service Award. In a letter notifying Cramer of the honor, the associati  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Creighton & South Dakota women's hoops set for Pentagon * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Creighton University and the University of South Dakota will square off in a women's basketball game on Wednesday, November 11 at the Sanford Pentagon. Game time, broadcast information, and ticket sales will be determined at a later date. "This is a tremendous non-conference matchup early in the 202  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, May 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Three Undergraduates Awarded Truman Scholarships Gracie Bartos '27, Jackson DeConcini '22, and Will Nelson '27 chosen for public service. Written by Aimee Minbiole Gracie Bartos '27, Jackson DeConcini '22, and Will Nelson '27 have been named 2026 Truman Scholars, the Truman Scholarship Foundation announced. The fellowships provide up to $30,000 for graduate school, advising and mentoring from public service   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11681) on May 6, 2026, by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink. Here are excerpts: * * * Defense Primer: LGM-35A Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile The LGM-35A Sentinel is envisioned as an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system that is expected to replace the Minuteman III (MMIII) ICBM in the U.S. nuclear force structure. MMIII has served as the ground-based le  more

DOVER, Delaware, May 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * AG Jennings, coalition secure final approval in $700 million Google Settlement over app store monopoly Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that a federal court will approve a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit, first filed in 2021 by a bipartisan group of 52 Attorneys General, challenged Google's contro  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 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Energy Department to Invest $36 Million in Enhanced Oil Recovery Program at the University of North Dakota By leveraging captured carbon dioxide, the project is set to unlock billions of additional barrels of oil from the Bakken shale formation * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Hydrocarbons and Geothermal Energy Office (HGEO) today announced the selection of a new project with $3  more

NEW YORK, May 5 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 4, 2026: * * * Midwestern families on the hook for $180 million to keep Michigan coal plant open under Trump administration's mandates EDF Statement from Ted Kelly, Director and Lead Counsel for U.S. Clean Energy * (WASHINGTON, D.C.) New filings from Consumers Energy show that consumers will be on the hook for $180 million in additional costs (and counting) as a result of the Trump administration's ma  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * EPA Awards $16.6 Million to NDDEQ for Clean Water Projects * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded a total of $16,644,000 to the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF). This funding includes three separate CWSRF capitalization grants which will support the planning, design, and construction   more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak hosts roundtable following House passage of Farm Bill * Bismarck, N.D. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) convened a roundtable to discuss the recent House passage of the Farm Bill and its impact on the state's agriculture economy. The event brought together representatives from key farm organizations and local producers to share perspectives on the legislation and outline priori  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak launches statewide Trump Accounts Sign-up Series to empower parents and invest in the next generation of North Dakotans * Bismarck, ND - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) is launching a series of Trump Account Sign Up events to help families take advantage of these tax-deferred savings accounts designed to give the next generation of North Dakotans a strong financial foundation fr  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 5 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Former North Dakota governor and first lady to receive NDSU Honorary Doctorates * Jack Dalrymple, who served as North Dakota's 32 nd governor from 2010 to 2016 will receive an Honorary Doctor of Agriculture and his wife, Betsy, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from NDSU during its spring commencement ceremony. Jack and Betsy Dalrymple will be recognized at the 2 p.m. ceremony on Sa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * Carr Backs Federal Complaint Against Maryland School District's Secret "Gender Transition" Policies Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and 19 other attorneys general have sent a letter to the U.S. Departments of Justice and Education in support of a complaint against Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) in Rockville, Maryland, alleging that the district pushed students to  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Wins the 2026 Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship * Congratulations, Georgia! The third annual Virtual Junior Varsity National LifeSmarts Championship was held May 6 th and 7 th, with seventeen LifeSmarts State Junior Varsity Champion teams from across the country competing. The LifeSmarts Junior Varsity level involves students who are currently in g  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 6 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Honoring Excellence: Business Connections Mentor & Mentee of the Year * This year, the Business Connections mentorship program brought together 140 students and industry professionals in one of the most impactful experiences within the College of Business. Designed to connect students with experienced industry experts, this program creates space for real conversations, career guidance, and meaningful  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Katy man sent to prison for leading multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme * HOUSTON - A 40-year-old suburban Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud dozens of victims of over $17 million, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Christopher Knight Lopez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud Feb. 19  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

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 5 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Building AI Readiness with Portraits of a Graduate KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Portraits of a graduate already emphasize many AI-ready skills -- like critical thinking, communication, collaboration and digital literacy -- that students need as AI becomes embedded in school and work * A portrait only matters if it is reinforced by real systems -- such as graduation requirements, endorsements, transcripts, planning processes a  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Lisae C. Jordan, executive director and counsel of the Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Mr. Chairman, Ranking Members, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to be here today. My name is Lisae C. Jo  more

MINOT, North Dakota, May 8 -- Minot State University posted the following news release: * * * Minot State earns Gibbens Memorial grant through NDAD Minot State University and the MSU Exercise Science and Rehabilitation program have been selected to receive a grant award of $5,000 to be used toward the University's adaptive and inclusive equipment project. MSU received the North Dakota Association for the Disabled (NDAD) Gibbens Memorial Grant, one of seven recipients of funds in 2025. The gr  more

MINOT, North Dakota, May 1 -- Minot State University posted the following news release: * * * Minot State signs multiple MOUs in 2025-26 Minot State University's commitment to offer high-quality education where, when, and how it is needed to a diverse, multi-generational student population is evident in the University signing seven Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) in 2025-26. The list included MOUs signed covering multiple academic disciplines and four with the MSU Department of Nursing off  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 5 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * $14 million in state water loans awarded for infrastructure upgrades in four North Dakota communities The State Revolving Fund (SRF) programs, jointly administered by the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality and the North Dakota Public Finance Authority, awarded five loans in April to support critical water infrastructure. * Grand Forks was awarded a $4.2  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project, Bismarck, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes. The letter addresses concerns about the DOE's plan to rescind portions of regulations designed to ensure nondiscrimination and accessibility in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The proposed rule would eliminate 1  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 6 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU and Casselton partners share stories from "Collecting Casselton" and launch deep mapping prototype NDSU and community partners in Casselton will present a selection of stories uncovered through "Collecting Casselton," a semester-long research project on the town and introduce a new digital mapping initiative designed to document the history of the Red River Valley through deep mapping. A deep ma  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 5 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU engineering alum and longtime donor to receive Honorary Doctorate * NDSU alum, Richard Offerdahl, who graduated in 1965 with a degree in electrical engineering, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Engineering from NDSU during its spring commencement ceremony. Offerdahl will be recognized at the 10 a.m. ceremony on Saturday, May 16, at the Fargodome. The honorary degree is one of the university'  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 4 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU spring commencement ceremony set for May 16 * NDSU will celebrate its spring commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16, at the Fargodome. The 10 a.m. ceremony will include graduates from the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Engineering and Interdisciplinary Studies. The 2 p.m. ceremony will recognize graduates from the College of Agriculture, Food Systems, and Natural Resources; Coll  more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 8 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU Staff Senate leadership elected * NDSU Staff Senate recently conducted elections for the next academic year. Newly elected senators are Jessica Anderson, Vanessa Attaya, Jennifer Connell, Abhijit Das, Tanya Erickson, Brooks Hetle, Ye Wana Hlaing, Janet Koppinger, Rebecca Sandell, Shayla Schumacher, Clare Shields, Hanna Stout, Matthew Warner and Savannah Wateland. Senators who were reelected   more

FARGO, North Dakota, May 6 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU undergraduate student receives prestigious Gunkelman Award * Emma Ann McKenzie, a human development and family science major, is the 2026 recipient of the Mary McCannel Gunkelman Recognition Award. McKenzie was honored during a ceremony held on May 4 at the Harry D. McGovern Alumni Center. The Gunkelman Award was established in 1987 by the late John L. Gunkelman and his family in memory of Mar  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The stayed rule,  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * On the beam: Meet Paul Noel, Yale's proton wrangler par excellence Paul Noel, Yale's director of instructional labs, showed a group of students around the Van de Graaff Teaching Accelerator. By Jim Shelton In Sloane Physics Laboratory, there's a narrow staircase with an ornate, black-painted hand railing that descends to a dimly lit sub-basement. From there, a hard right turn leads into a warren of interconn  more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Plant genes influence bacterial evolution in legume-bacteria partnership * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Legumes like soybeans, alfalfa, peas, beans, peanuts and many more have a remarkable ability: They can partner with soil bacteria called rhizobia to capture nitrogen from the air in a biological process called nitrogen fixation. It is a mutualistic relationship -both the plant and bacteria benef  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 8 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following statement on May 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Issues Statement on Tribal Law Enforcement Training Center to Open in North Dakota South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has issued this statement to the announcement that the Bureau of Indian Affairs will open a law enforcement training center for trial law enforcement in North Dakota and not South Dakota: "I have long advocated for a  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health named to Fortune's list fourth year in a row * For the fourth consecutive year, Fortune has named Sanford Health to its list of " America's Most Innovative Companies." The 2026 list recognizes 300 U.S.-based companies for leadership in fostering creativity, advancing technology and driving transformational change.  Sanford Health is the only company headquarter  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - Sanford Health, the nation's leading rural nonprofit health system dedicated to transforming the health care experience, and North Memorial Health, a nonprofit health system based in the Twin Cities focused on empowering patients to achieve their best health, have signed a definitive  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford recognized for commitment to workplace mental health * Mental Health America (MHA) has awarded Sanford Health the 2026 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health. This is the fourth year in a row Sanford Health has received recognition from Mental Health America and back-to-back years achieving platinum status.  The Bell Seal is a workplace mental health certifica  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cramer: Department of War Awards Nearly $10 Million for Work at Fargo-Based Packet Digital * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of War (DOW) has awarded a $9,799,991 order to Packet Digital in Fargo, advancing efforts to onshore battery manufacturing for military drones and autonomous systems. The award supports the domestic production of lithium-based battery cells and battery packs und  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Site Selections Announced for Directed-Energy Counter-Drone Program * On behalf of the War Department, Joint Interagency Task Force 401 selected five installations to participate in the directed-energy counter-unmanned aircraft systems pilot program included in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. This initiative will accelerate the fielding and evaluation of advanced directed energy capabi  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Therapy team among best in the nation for patient experience * BISMARCK, N.D. - The therapy team at Sanford Health in Bismarck has received exceptional 2025 year-end patient experience results from the National Research Corporation (NRC), demonstrating national-leading performance and an unwavering commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care. According to the latest NR  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook,  more

BISMARCK, North Dakota, May 4 -- The University of Mary issued the following news: * * * University of Mary Welcomes New University Chaplain Father Paul Gardner Named University Chaplain at the University of Mary * The University of Mary has named Father Paul Gardner as its new University chaplain and director of the Saint John Paul II Center for University Ministry, bringing back a former student who left campus for the seminary and is now returning as a priest. For Father Gardner, the app  more

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, May 6 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release: * * * UND hosts Hagerty Lecture Non-partisan reporting essential during times of increased polarization, says The Hill's Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, UND '92 * Last month, UND welcomed back to campus a prominent alumnus who delivered a lecture outlining the past, present and future landscape of journalism. Ian Swanson, editor-in-chief of the Washington-based political news publication The  more

STUTTGART, Germany, May 4 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * US, Ghana Armed Forces conduct medical readiness exercise during African Lion 2026 * ACCRA, Ghana - U.S. and Ghana Armed Forces medical personnel are conducting a medical readiness exercise in Accra as part of African Lion 2026, enhancing clinical skills, strengthening partnerships and improving readiness in operational environments  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Water Protector Legal Collective, an Indigenous-led advocacy law firm, has submitted public comments opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed issuance of a Tribal Minor New Source Review air permit to the Navajo Transitional Energy Company for a natural gas-fired power plant on Navajo Nation lands in New Mexico. The comments, directed to the EPA's Region 9 Air & Radiation Division, argue that the EPA's draft permit fails to adequately consider cumulat  more