BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Netchoice v. Weiser, supporting Colorado's law requiring social media platforms to provide fact-based notices about their products -pr  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck recognized with ACC HeartCARE designation * Sanford Bismarck provides world-class patient care through a sustainable quality improvement program BISMARCK, N.D. - The American College of Cardiology has recognized Sanford Bismarck for its demonstrated commitment to comprehensive, high-quality culture and cardiovascular care. Sanford Bismarck was awarded the HeartCARE   more

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release: * * * C.H. Robinson releases 2025 Sustainability Report Report highlights progress toward building resilient supply chains and delivering positive impact for customers, carriers, communities and the planet. * Global logistics company C.H. Robinson today issued its 2025 Sustainability Report highlighting progress on the company's environmen  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 18 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Celebrating Penn's 270th Commencement at a historic moment * Clear, sunny skies greeted an eager Class of 2026 and cheerful audience of supporters on Monday, May 18, for Penn's 270th Commencement at Franklin Field. Ahead of the ceremony, roughly 6,000 graduates wearing caps and vibrant regalia gathered at Penn Park to rejoice in their shared achievements and line up for the procession to Fra  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release: * * * CFTC Sues Minnesota to Block State Law * The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today filed a lawsuit against Minnesota to block a new state law, signed by Governor Tim Walz, that would make operating or assisting in the operation of a prediction market a criminal felony. The CFTC is seeking a preliminary injunction to stop the law from going into effect on August 1, 2026.  Minnesota i  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on May 19, 2026: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Husted, Tuberville Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Student Aid Fraud U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Jon Husted (R-OH), and Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) introduced the Student Aid Fraud Oversight and Accountability   more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Asian Americans Advancing Justice issued the following news release: * * * Children's Advocates to Congress: Additional Funding for DHS is a Cruel Misuse of Public Funding and a Direct Attack on Children and Families * Through the budget reconciliation process, Congressional leaders are pushing forward harmful funding proposals and will vote this week to potentially hand the federal government's immigration agencies an additional $70 billion 1   more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, May 19 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Crumb and Get It: Oles name the best cookie on campus * Whether you need a caffeine boost or a sweet treat to lift your mood, the Cage cafe in Buntrock Commons is a beloved spot at St. Olaf College for both. Students line up after classes to grab quick meals, coffee, and baked goods. Most notably, the Cage cookies have long been popular, with both regular and specialty cookie options decorating the display cas  more

NEW YORK, May 19 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 18, 2026: * * * Trump administration illegally extends costly Michigan coal plant over a year past its planned retirement The latest extension follows the first legal hearing in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the Trump administration's repeated emergency orders forcing the 60+ year old coal plant to remain open * (WASHINGTON) Today, the Trump administration issued a fifth illegal emerg  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * Final Order Encourages Affordable, Clean Energy for Minnesotans Minnesota Puts Data Centers on the Hook for Clean Energy and Fair Costs * Minneapolis, MN -- The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has issued its final order in Xcel Energy's very large energy customer tariff proceeding, charting a clear path to ensure data centers and other very large energy users pay their   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing revisions to the New Source Review (NSR) air permitting regulations. These regulatory revisions would distinguish between construction of a stationary source and construction of non-emitting components or structures, while clarifying and codifying that the latter can occur before an owner or operator obtains an NSR air permit for a new major stationary source or major modification of an existing major stati  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is issuing a preemption determination concluding that Federal law preempts State laws that restrict OCC-regulated banks' flexibility to decide whether and to what extent to pay interest or other compensation on funds placed in real estate escrow accounts; or assess fees in connection with such accounts. This preemption determination will provide much-needed clarity to banks and other stakeholde  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, May 20 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Get a First Look: CentraCare Opens Doors to New Plaza Expansion Community invited to explore new spaces, meet teams and see care up close. CentraCare will host a public open house from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, June 11, to showcase its newly expanded Plaza in St. Cloud. This event offers the community an opportunity to see how the new space is designed to improve access and enhance care for  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Goal! ESPN delivers most-viewed game of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs * On Saturday, 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round action continued in prime time on ABC, delivering the most-viewed game of the Playoffs. Buffalo Sabres-Montreal Canadiens Game 6 (8 p.m. ET) delivered 2.7 million viewers, up 18% vs. ABC's Second Round Game 6 last year (Winnipeg Jets-Dallas Stars 2  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Announces Funding for 650 New Jobs Across Three Business Development Projects in Southeast Michigan * Investments will advance Michigan's leadership in electric vehicle manufacturing, R&D, and agribusiness LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and the Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) Board announced approval for projects in Troy (Oakland County), Detroit (Wayne Coun  more

MORRIS, Minnesota, May 18 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Harteneck found purpose, passion in research * As a first-generation college student, Skylar Harteneck '26, Rosemount, thought college was just like high school-you go to classes every day until you graduate, then you get a job. But she found more in Morris, including three research projects and an internship with the Center for Homicide Research of Minneapolis. In fact, Harteneck surprised   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 18 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report * DES MOINES, Iowa (May 18, 2026) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.    more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Cruz Mark One Year of TAKE IT DOWN Act as FTC Enforcement Begins * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and?Ted Cruz (R-TX) highlighted the one-year anniversary of the TAKE IT DOWN Act being signed into law. Starting today, the Federal Trade Commission will begin to enforce the takedown and removal process mandated by the legislation, ensuring victims can request the removal o  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Cruz, Dean, Salazar Request Information on Implementation of TAKE IT DOWN Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) along with Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL), the lawmakers who led the TAKE IT DOWN Act, are urging that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) hold tech companies accountable should they fail to remove non-c  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Appoints Justice Theodora Gaitas to Serve as Chief Justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court and Judge Reynaldo Aligada, Jr. as Associate Justice Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointment of Justice Theodora Gaitas to serve as chief justice of the Minnesota Supreme Court. Gaitas will fill the vacancy that will occur upon the retirement of Chief Justice Natalie  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Signs Bills Advancing public safety, strengthening election integrity, and improving workforce and environmental investments * Today, Governor Tim Walz signed eight bills. SF 4760, the omnibus public safety policy bill, includes financial crimes and fraud prevention provisions, clarifies the public safety officer line-of-duty death benefit, modifies correctional  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: Political] (TNSrpt) -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * People's Record Documents Sweeping Civil Rights Violations, Deaths, and Mass Disappearances Caused by ICE Operations in Minnesota More than 3/ 4 of people detained during Operation Metro Surge had no criminal convi  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, ranking member of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on May 19, 2026: * * * Peters Statement on HSGAC Republicans Voting to Block Commonsense Reforms to Hold Department of Homeland Security and Trump Administration Accountable, Lower Costs for Hardworking Families Committee Republicans Blocked 57 Amendments to Reform ICE, Strengthen National Security, Prevent Corruption, and Addres  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Led the Effort to Pass Permanent, Year-Round E-15 on the House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) led an effort to ensure that year-round, nationwide, permanent E15 was included in H.R. 1346, the Nationwide Consumer and Fuel Retailer Choice Act. Last night, the House passed this historic legislation. Currently, federal regulations restrict th  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Op-Ed: E-15 is Fueling America's Future * For too long, a common-sense solution to lower gas prices and support American energy independence has been tied up in red tape. Families and farmers in Western Minnesota and across the country have been subjected to frustrating, outdated, and unnecessary regulations. The House of Representatives has taken a major step toward cutting th  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Confirm 13 U.S. Attorneys, 8 U.S. Marshals * WASHINGTON - 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 in the 119 th Congress, the Senate Judiciar  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Trent Kubik, president of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, Hamill, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar and Members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, thank you for the opportunity to speak here today. My n  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Stauber Highlights Eighth District Business at House Small Business Showcase * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Recently, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) participated in the House Small Business Committee's 3 rd Annual Small Business Showcase, held in the United States Capitol. At the invitation of Congressman Stauber, Bemidji Woolen Mills, an innovative small business from Minnesota's 8 th Congressional Distri  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 19 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The past and future of higher education * Nearly 400 years into its history in the United States, higher education is facing unique challenges, a panel of former university presidents and deans said during a recent discussion of its future through the lens of the past and the tumultuous present. President J. Larry Jameson opened the conversation with perspectives on Penn's heritage, dating  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 20 -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Hine's Christopher Larus Named to Minnesota Lawyer's Inaugural Legal 250 Thompson Hine LLP, a national law firm recognized for its innovative approach to legal services, is pleased to announce that Christopher K. Larus has been recognized in the inaugural edition of Minnesota Lawyer's Legal 250. Larus is the partner in charge of the firm's Minneapolis office and the practice group leader o  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Senate Republicans Deliver Historic Results for the American People * 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, yesterday marked 500 days of the Republican majority here in the United States Senate. "And w  more

NEW YORK, May 19 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports Posts Its Most-Watched NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round Ever * TNT Sports posted its best Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round ever, which included Thursday's Game 5 of the Montreal/Buffalo series which averaged 1.9 million viewers, making it the most-watched, Second Round, Game 5 on cable ever featuring a Canadian team. The game peaked at   more

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 19 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. nonprofits demonstrate overwhelming interest in improving trust * Key Takeaways: * Allstate and the Aspen Institute's Alliance for Social Trust named 11 nonprofit collaborations across 10 states as recipients of the 2026 Trust in Practice Awards. * Awardees will each receive funding of $1 million, $500,000 or $100,000, and join a na  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Questions Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche During Appropriations Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.), a member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, today questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche during a Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing to reviewthe President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Budget Request fo  more

MISSOULA, Montana, May 19 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Chemist Earns Grant to Make Pharmaceutical Manufacturing More Sustainable * The National Institutes of Health recently funded this work with a $1.2 million grant. "By studying biological catalysis, the way that enzymes speed up chemical reactions, our team aims to replicate these natural processes using inexpensive and abundant substances as raw materials," Wang said. In pharmaceutical manu  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota fund raiser is UCR's next development leader * A top development executive at University of Minnesota has been named UC Riverside's next vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE). Travis Smith will also assume the role of president of the UC Riverside Foundation following confirmation by the foundation board of trustees. Smith is currentl  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The United States Grain Standards Act (USGSA) designations for five official agencies--Amarillo Grain Exchange, Inc.; D.R. Schaal Agency, Inc.; North Carolina Department of Agriculture; State Grain Inspection, Inc.; and Utah Department of Agriculture and Food--will end on the dates listed in the SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION section below. The Grain Inspection Services of Texas, LLC, voluntarily cancelled their designation effective on February 28, 2026, and the area   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. Accor  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy crews working to restore power to customers affected by "Stinky Fire" northwest of Amarillo * AMARILLO, Texas (May 19, 2026) -Xcel Energy is working closely with the Amarillo Area Office of Emergency Management and local first responders to safely restore power as fire crews fight to extinguish the Stinky Fire northwest of Amarillo. This is an ongoing event, so more outage  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy increases safety measures and signage at Cedar Falls Hydro ahead of Memorial Day weekend * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 19, 2026) - Xcel Energy is reminding the public to stay out of restricted areas at the Cedar Falls Hydro facility near Menomonie following a recent increase in trespassing incidents in active construction zones, particularly as Memorial Day weekend approaches.   more