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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for Thursday May 21, 2026 ( 40 items )  

11 UI Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Awards for 2026-27
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 21 -- The University of Iowa International Programs issued the following news: * * * 11 UI students earn prestigious Fulbright awards for 2026-27 Eleven University of Iowa students -- all Iowa natives -- have been selected from more than 10,000 applicants nationwide to receive Fulbright U.S. Student Program awards for the 2026-27 academic year. The recipients will represent the U.S. Department of State around the world, teaching English, serving in community organizatio  more

3 Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer's Minnesota Legal 250
MIAMI, Florida, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 3 Greenberg Traurig Minneapolis Attorneys Named to Minnesota Lawyer's Minnesota Legal 250 * MINNEAPOLIS - May 20, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Minneapolis Shareholders Michael A. Collyard, Shawn R. McIntee, and Arleen A. Nand have been named to Minnesota Lawyer' s Minnesota Legal 250, which recognizes influential and accomplished attorneys in the state.   more

Ameriprise Financial Recognized by Fortune as One of "America's Most Innovative Companies" in 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Recognized by Fortune as one of "America's Most Innovative Companies" in 2026 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has once again been named to Fortune's 2026 list of "America's Most Innovative Companies," a distinction awarded to 300 U.S. public companies demonstrating exceptional performance acro  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 19 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect Funding for Nurses and Other Healthcare Workers * North Carolina's rural counties would be the hardest hit. Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that would have devastating consequences for North Carolina's healthcare workforce and leave many rural residents without primary care.  more

C.H. Robinson Report Highlights Supply Chain Resilience, Sustainability Challenges Across Global Logistics
WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Sustainability Report 2025 - A report from C.H. Robinson Worldwide, Eden Prairie, Minnesota - May 2026 (65 pages) * * * C.H. Robinson issued a report examining the company's environmental, social, and governance performance while assessing broader trends affecting global transportation, logistics, and supply chain operations. The report analyzed emissions reduction efforts, workforce initiatives, supplier engagement, and technology investments alongside operatio  more

CAIR Calls on DHS to Restore Muslim Community Access to Nonprofit Security Grants After Deadly Terror Attack on San Diego Mosque
WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls on DHS to Restore Muslim Community Access to Nonprofit Security Grants After Deadly Terror Attack on San Diego Mosque The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today announced that it sent a letter to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin urging immediate action  more

Emmer Statement on the Confirmation of James Stuart as U.S. Marshal
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Statement on the Confirmation of James Stuart as U.S. Marshal * WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom Emmer released the following statement after the U.S. Senate confirmed former Anoka County Sheriff James Stuart as the U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota. "The U.S. Senate has finally confirmed Sheriff James Stuart as the next U.S. Marshal for the District of Minnesota, and we are very grateful  more

EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $128.6 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Indiana * Today, EPA is announcing $128,637,000 in funding to protect Indiana from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding   more

EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $143.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Michigan * Today, EPA is announcing $143,530,000 in funding to protect Michigan from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $201.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Ohio * Today, EPA is announcing $201,769,000 in funding to protect Ohio from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward finding and re  more

EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $295.5 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Illinois * Today, EPA is announcing $295,551,000 in funding to protect Illinois from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $57.7 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Minnesota * Today, EPA is announcing $57,770,000 in funding to protect Minnesota from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $94.3 Million to Reduce Lead in Drinking Water in Wisconsin * Today, EPA is announcing $94,312,000 in funding to protect Wisconsin from exposure to lead in drinking water. This investment will go directly to states through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) and is part of EPA's unwavering commitment to Making America Healthy Again. This funding will go toward findin  more

ESPN aired its most viewed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round of the current rights deal
BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN aired its most viewed 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs Second Round of the current rights deal * * Second Round concluded with Montreal Canadiens-Buffalo Sabres Game 7, the second most-viewed Second Round game ever on cable (3 million viewers) * Averaged 2.2 million viewers across 11 matchups * ESPN delivered eight of the top 10 matchups across the 2026 Playoffs * Foll  more

Executive Order Will Cut Off Financial Services to Millions of Immigrants
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Executive Order Will Cut Off Financial Services to Millions of Immigrants Actions Would Radically Destabilize the National Banking System *  WASHINGTON - President Trump issued an Executive Order yesterday seeking to cut huge numbers of immigrants out of the mainstream financial system and to weaponize the financial system against immigrants to further the Administration's   more

Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: EEPA Refund Claims Are Here -- Are You Ready?
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on May 20, 2026, by partners Carrie Bethea Connolly, Rachel A. Beck, Kathryn E. Bettini and Daniel R. Wilson: * * * EEPA Refund Claims Are Here -- Are You Ready? Importers, Suppliers, Distributors, and Retailers Should Assess Exposure to Risk At a Glance * Plaintiff-side advertising and pending cases reflect themes alleging: (1) unfair or deceptive business practices under state co  more

Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Sovereignty in Numbers - 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Sovereignty in Numbers: The 2026 Center for Indian Country Development Data Summit Conversations with Indian Country leaders leveraging data for economic self-determination June 25, 2026 | 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. CT Virtual video event * Recent years have brought economic data innovations across Indian Country and new models for governing data in ways that honor tribal d  more

Gift of farmland aims to close gap in precision agriculture technology at SDSU
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, May 20 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Gift of farmland aims to close gap in precision agriculture technology at SDSU * The launch of the nation's first four-year degree in precision agriculture and the establishment of the Raven Precision Agriculture Center have contributed to South Dakota State University becoming a national leader in precision agriculture technology. The university has even expanded its global reach by partnerin  more

Governor Spanberger Acts on Legislation, Responds to Increased, Aggressive Federal Immigration Enforcement with Executive Order
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Acts on Legislation, Responds to Increased, Aggressive Federal Immigration Enforcement with Executive Order * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger today took action to strengthen public safety, reaffirm federal law enforcement accountability, and provide guidance to Virginians holding public positions -including as poll workers, courthouse security personnel, a  more

House Passes Whip Emmer's Bill to Increase Flexibility for Local Banks
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Whip Emmer's Bill to Increase Flexibility for Local Banks * WASHINGTON - House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives passed his legislation, HR. 3234, the Keeping Deposits Local Act, to provide local banks with additional flexibility regarding reciprocal deposits. The bill passed by a vote of 405-0.Click here or above t  more

Interior Dept. Fish & Wildlife Service Seeks Public Comment on Endangered Species Permit Applications
WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comment on multiple permit applications involving endangered foreign species under the Endangered Species Act. The notice covers requests involving the import, export, breeding and scientific study of protected animals and biological materials. The agency said the applications involve zoological institutions, conservation organizations and museums seeking authorization for activities that w  more

Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: "It's got to stop now"
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy on California Medicaid fraud: "It's got to stop now" Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) explained how bad policies in states such as California and Minnesota have contributed to pervasive Medicaid fraud in a speech on the U.S. Senate floor.  Key excerpts of the speech are below: "What we also know is that there is an enormous amount of fraud in Medicaid. I mean, we know that. There are a lot of st  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Signs Bills on May 19, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 20 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Signs Bills Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills. HF 3067, clarifies paraprofessional qualifications, making hiring standards clearer and addressing staffing shortages in schools. HF 4074, includes administrative changes, direct state aid, changes to employee contributions, appropriations from the general fund and trunk highway fund, and the creation of a n  more

Minn. Gov. Walz Signs Bills on May 20, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 21 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Governor Walz Signs Bills Governor Tim Walz today signed three bills. HF 3067, clarifies paraprofessional qualifications, making hiring standards clearer and addressing staffing shortages in schools. HF 4074, includes administrative changes, direct state aid, changes to employee contributions, appropriations from the general fund and trunk highway fund, and the creation of a n  more

Minnesota Celebrates Successful Deployments of Electric School Buses and Announces a New Founding Round
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 21 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on May 20, 2026: * * * Minnesota Celebrates Successful Deployments of Electric School Buses and Announces a New Founding Round By Delaney Dixon, NASEO In 2023, the Minnesota Legislature set aside $13 million for the establishment of an Electric School Bus Grant Program to support school districts with the purchase of electric school buses for both long-term cost savings and reduced air  more

NDSU students win National ADDY award
FARGO, North Dakota, May 20 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU students win National ADDY award * The team selected imagery from the Library of Congress archives and created a physical collage, which they digitally scanned to make the final posters. Halstenson, a sophomore majoring in fine arts and art education from Fargo, credits NDSU's art program for giving the team an edge in competition. "NDSU's art program is truly great and gives us designers a  more

Nearly 60 Percent of College Students with a Psychosis Diagnosis Are Not Receiving the Recommended Mental Health Treatment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Nearly 60% of College Students with Psychosis Are Not Receiving the Recommended Mental Health Treatment  Although the majority of students sought and received therapy or counseling in the past 12 months, less than 40 percent received the recommended combination of therapy/counseling and antipsychotic medication, suggesting potential barriers to accessing this medication. Despite a  more

Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses on Ebola: Trump's CDC is too weak to respond to outbreaks, leaving working people everywhere at risk * With a new Ebola outbreak announced in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) on May 15 and declared an international public health emergency just two days later, on top of the recent Andes hantavirus cruise ship outbreak, National Nurses United (NNU) -the nation's lar  more

Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech"
WASHINGTON, May 20 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Over 440 Civil Rights, Faith, and Labor Organizations Call Department of Justice Indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center a "Naked Attempt to Weaponize the the Criminal Justice System to Silence Speech" * National Coalition Urges Congress to "Put a Stop to It" Ahead of House Judiciary Committee Hearing on SPLC The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human   more

Rep. Fischbach Announces the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners from MN's 7th District
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Announces the 2026 Congressional Art Competition Winners from MN's 7th District * Washington, D.C. \- Congresswoman Fischbach's office once again participated in the Congressional Art Competition. The office received over 40 submissions from students across the Seventh Congressional District. "I am encouraged to see the number of talented students we have in the Seventh Congr  more

Reps. Raskin, Scanlon Query Justice Official on Weaponization of Government
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of its subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, issued the following letter to Associate Deputy Attorney General Aakash Singh on the weaponization of government. * * * Here is the text of the letter: April 30, 2026 Mr. Aakash Singh Associate Deputy Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue,  more

Sandifer to Moderate Panel at Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association Conference
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sandifer to Moderate Panel at Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association Conference * Taft of counsel Marcus Sandifer will moderate a panel discussion at the Black Entertainment and Sports Lawyers Association (BESLA) 2026 Mid-Year Conference, taking place May 28-30 in Atlanta. The conference brings together leaders across the entertainment, sports, and legal industries to d  more

Sanford leaders speak at 2026 Reuters Digital Health Summit
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford leaders speak at 2026 Reuters Digital Health Summit * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health leaders will join healthcare executives, policymakers and technology innovators from across the country at Reuters Digital Health Summit May 20 - 21 in Chicago, to discuss how health systems are responsibly scaling AI and digital innovation to improve patient care, workforce sustain  more

Sens. Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr.
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Alsobrooks, Wyden Continue to Build the Case Against RFK Jr. After releasing a report chronicling every day of RFK Jr.'s costly, chaotic, and corrupt reign as Secretary, Senators Alsobrooks and Wyden continue to build their case for why RFK Jr. must resign or be fired. * RFK Jr. continues to harm the American people. On September 4, 2025, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Senate Fi  more

Seventeen Taft Attorneys and Lobbyist Named to the 2026 Minnesota Legal 250 List
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Seventeen Taft Attorneys and Lobbyist Named to the 2026 Minnesota Legal 250 List * Minnesota Lawyer has named 17 Taft attorneys and a lobbyist to its 2026 Minnesota Legal 250 list. The inaugural Minnesota Legal 250 honors the most influential legal professionals in Minnesota. Minnesota Lawyer 's editors recognize individuals who are shaping the state's legal profession, and making an  more

Study: 50% of deer ticks tested carry Lyme disease bacteria
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Study: 50% of deer ticks tested carry Lyme disease bacteria * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - More than half of deer ticks tested by Marshfield Clinic Research Institute from its citizen science tick study were found to carry the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. The Marshfield Clinic Research Institute launched the Tick Inventory via Citizen Science (TICS ) in the spring of 2024 to inv  more

Summer Fun Starts Here: General Mills Must-Try Seasonal Food Lineup
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 21 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Summer Fun Starts Here: General Mills Must-Try Seasonal Food Lineup Get ready to make this summer delicious and memorable with General Mills' exciting array of new and returning products perfect for every family adventure and celebration! From on-the-go snacks for your adventures to delightful treats for your festive gatherings, General Mills has something for everyone to enjoy. On The   more

The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, DNR, USFWS Team Up to Protect 1,900 Acres in Clay County
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy, Pheasants Forever, DNR, USFWS Team Up to Protect 1,900 Acres in Clay County * The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Pheasants Forever (PF) announced today they have protected 1,900 acres of native prairie, wetlands and restorable grassland in Clay County, near Fargo-Moorhead in northwestern Minnesota. A long-standing priority area for conservation partners, this a  more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 21 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 20, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones 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 Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against th  more

WATCH: Pressley, Advocates Rally to End Child and Family Detention, Demand Trump Stop Traumatizing Our Neighbors
WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * WATCH: Pressley, Advocates Rally to End Child and Family Detention, Demand Trump Stop Traumatizing Our Neighbors * Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7 th and Nationwide, Fought to Bring Detained Neighbors Home and Close the Dilley Detention Center Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress to Address Childhood Trauma, Championed Policies to Support Child Health, Educat  more