MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * If not tax credits, what should legislators do about childcare? Something must be done about the high cost of childcare in Minnesota. But as I have illustrated in a previous article, solutions like tax credits fail to address why costs are high in the first place. So, what  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Excellence in military medicine: 'Your work saves lives and personifies readiness' * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Military medical leaders, professionals, and civilians who advance warfighter health were recognized at the Henry M. Jackson Foundation's Heroes of Military Medicine Awards for "laying the next foundation stones and reinforcing the very groundwork of  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, May 18 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * FCPS Students Win Special and Category Awards at the 2026 International Science and Engineering Fair * Nine students from Fairfax County Public Schools won awards at the International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) that took place last week in Phoenix, Ariz. Bennett Huang and Jason Pan of Langley High School were the recipients of the European Union Contest for Young Scientists Award, whic  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 18 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden Announces Expansion and Results of ICE Partnerships * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Administration is expanding on its partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as part of the public safety efforts announced last July. "My administration's number one responsibility is keeping South Dakotans safe," said Governor Larry Rhoden. "We've been working hard to get illeg  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, May 18 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Regional Pulse Crops Diagnostic Lab at Montana State serves northwestern U.S. * A laboratory at Montana State University that provides seed testing for pathogens affecting pulse crop productivity and trade invites growers in Montana and neighboring states to share samples for testing or reach out for diagnosis.  The Regional Pulse Crops Diagnostic Laboratory at MSU, which opened in 2014, is the only labor  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 19 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Releases Final Ballot Explanation on Constitutional Amendment to Repeal Expanded Medicaid Coverage if Federal Funding Declines South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has released the final ballot explanation for a Constitutional Amendment proposed by the State Legislature that would repeal expanded Medicaid coverage if federal fundi  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate's confirmation of 13 U.S. Attorneys and eight U.S. Marshals. The nominees were confirmed as part of a nominations package of 49 executive nominees, by a vote of 46-43. Under Grassley's leadership   more

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, May 18 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Solar Project Supports Off-Grid Mission Work * by Cara Ramer, Student Public Relations Writer In remote regions where electricity is unreliable, solar power can determine whether a ministry stays connected or goes dark. Through a senior capstone project, Cedarville University students are building a new solar charge controller to help strengthen that reliability. Partnership With SonSet Solutions Advances   more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune Honors Members of the United States Military * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, the month of May is dedicated to America's finest. "We observed Police Week and Peace Officers Memorial Day last week  more