MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Alderfer to Present at ICLEF Program on Business Entity Selection * Taft partner Henry Alderfer will present at the Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum (ICLEF) program, Choosing the Right Business Entity for Your Client, on June 25. The half-day program will provide practical guidance on entity selection and business formation, including governance considerations, tax implicati  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by director of media Logan Sekulow: * * * House Turns on President Trump Ahead of Major Senate Vote The mainstream media is having a field day with the headlines over the House of Representatives' recent vote to curb President Trump's war powers with Iran. NBC News wrote: "House votes to rebuke Trump over war with Iran." And yes, that's technically correct, but only four Republicans broke with their p  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Americans Have Paid $43 Billion More for Gas as Bessent Dismisses Rising Costs as a "Blip" In response to Joint Economic Committee Ranking Member Maggie Hassan (D-NH)'s questions this morning, Secretary Scott Bessent called inflation under President Trump a "short-term blip." Bessent also vastly underestimated increased gas, and ov  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Brewery Taps Carlson Impact Lab to Boost Mission * By Rose Semenov Minnesota Carlson undergraduate students in the Impact Lab partnered with a local brewery to help promote its social mission and expand its reach through events. Dual Citizen Brewing Company, located in St. Paul, Minnesota, is community-oriented, partnering with 150 nonprofits each year through vario  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 3 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Cargill strengthens Belgium as strategic European food innovation and manufacturing hub EUR56m investment in edible oils, gourmet chocolate and R&I capabilities supports evolving customer demand across Europe [Mechelen] -In a move that underscores Cargill's commitment to the Belgian market, the company  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following document as part of its Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (No. 21) on June 4, 2026, entitled "Notes from the Field: Borrelia mayonii Lyme Disease -- New York, 2025.": Here are excerpts: * * * Summary What is already known about this topic? Borrelia mayonii is a pathogen that has been indicated as a causative agent of Lyme disease and iden  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN adds former NBA and WNBA Official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling as Rules Analyst * ESPN today announced that former NBA and WNBA official Lauren Holtkamp-Sterling will join the network as a rules analyst, appearing on select game telecasts beginning Saturday, June 6. Holtkamp-Sterling will make her ESPN debut during ABC's WNBA doubleheader, featuring the Seattle Storm v  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by partners Cindy Irani and John R. Przypyszny: * * * Department of Education Proposes Sweeping Changes to Accreditation Regulations Through AIM Negotiated Rulemaking Negotiated Rulemaking Introduces Significant Changes to Recognition Requirements for Accrediting Agencies At a Glance * The proposed changes to regulations resulting from the Department of Education's  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 4, 2026, by associate Teresa G. Akkara and partner Michael W. Stark: * * * Supreme Court Decides Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T, Inc. On June 4, 2026, the Supreme Court decided Federal Communications Commission v. AT&T, Inc., holding that the FCC's issuance of forfeiture orders -- i.e., administrative orders directing regulated parties to pay monetary penalties for  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute issued the following white paper (No. 128) on May 22, 2026, by Christian Moser, Farzad Saidi, Benjamin Wirth, and Stefanie Wolter entitled "Credit Supply, Firms, and Earnings Inequality". Here is the abstract: * * * We study the distributional consequences of monetary policy-induced credit supply in the German labor market. Firms in relationships with banks that are   more

VERMILLION, South Dakota, June 4 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news: * * * Finding Purpose Through Music: Kari Edman's Journey Into Music Therapy * Originally from Groton, South Dakota, Edman's path into her current career began unexpectedly during her junior year of high school when a career aptitude test pointed her toward a profession she had never heard of before-music therapy. "At the time, I had no idea what music therapy was," Edman said. "But after doing a   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 5 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Earns Top Rankings in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, earned top rankings in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA. The firm is now ranked in 27 practice areas and has 76 individual lawyer rankings, reflecting continued growth in recognition from last year. The firm improved its rank to Band 1 in Labor and Em  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 5 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news on June 4, 2026: * * * Fredrikson Recognized by 2026 Chambers USA Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, an annual legal guide identifying the top attorneys and law firms in the United States, ranked 16 practice areas and 32 individual attorneys from Fredrikson in its 2026 edition, released today. During the Chambers USA interviews, clients recognized Fredrikson as a strategic and res  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, posted the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Rampant Fraud in Medicaid Waiver Program The Task Force on Defending Constitutional Rights and Exposing Institutional Abuses held its first hearing today titled "Universal Basic Fraud: Vulnerabilities in Medicaid Waiver Programs." During the hearing, members examined fraud in Ohio's Medicaid Home and Comm  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following closing statement on June 4, 2026, at a hearing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: * * * We have heard a lot from the secretary today. A lot of excuses. A lot of looking in the rearview mirror after one and a half years of total Republican leadership in Washington. The lack of accountability or ownership of this administration's failures is truly stunning. And w  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 4, 2026, at a hearing with Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins. * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Former Chairman Scott was a true fighter. For hungry veterans in his district, for students of historically Black 1890s land-grant institutions hoping to become the next generation of agricultural leaders and for family farmers. That is exactly why   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 5 -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Husch Blackwell Achieves Significant Growth in 2026 Edition of Chambers USA Chambers USA recognized Husch Blackwell with 147 attorney rankings in the 2026 guide released today, an increase of 22 individual rankings from 2025. In addition, 25 lawyers, who did not appear in the 2025 edition of Chambers USA, earned rankings. Chambers also ranked Husch Blackwell in 59 departments--a year-over-y  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has opened a public comment period on a proposed settlement that would reshape how Agri Stats Inc., Fort Wayne, Indiana, collects and distributes business information among meat processors, following allegations that the company's information-sharing practices restrained competition in chicken, pork and turkey markets. The proposal was filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Minnesota as part of a civil antitrust case br  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler and Its Attorneys Recognized in 2026 Chambers USA Guide Across Key Practice Areas Littler, the world's largest employment and labor law practice representing management, and its attorneys have once again earned recognition in the 2026 edition of Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business. These notable rankings, grounded in comprehensive market research and independent analysis, highli  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Minnesota Farmers See Seven Straight Years of Higher Profits Farmers enrolled in the Minnesota Agricultural Water Quality Certification Program (MAWQCP) continue to show stronger and more reliable profitability than non certified farms, according to new data from the Minnesota State Agricultural Centers of Excellence. The findings reinforce a clear, long term trend: For the seventh  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 5 -- The Minnesota Department of Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota completes review of nearly 5,600 high-risk Medicaid providers to protect $2B in federal funding Effort aims to ensure those caring for vulnerable people meet heightened requirements * The Minnesota Department of Human Services finished a comprehensive top-to-bottom review of nearly 5,600 high-risk Medicaid providers on time on May 31. Completing the effort is a key p  more

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 4 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * Oles win Fulbright awards to teach overseas * Four recent St. Olaf College graduates have been awarded grants to study and teach English abroad during the 2026-27 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. Student Program, and two more have been named alternates for the prestigious award. Created and funded by Congress in 1946, the Fulbright Program aims to foster international goodwill through the exchange of  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSLrpt) -- Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the report 'Policy and Cost Allocation Considerations for Large Electric Load Interconnections: Emerging Policy Trends in Rate Structures, Interconnection, and Cost Impacts on Other System Users,' authored by Erik Anderson, Prathit Dave, Adrienne Rackley, and Devyn Powell, in September 2025; the report number is PNNL-38455. The white paper says U.S. load growth from data centers has tripled over the past decade and may  more

AMES, Iowa, June 4 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Preparing future math teachers to teach data science * AMES, Iowa -When Eric Weber, professor and chair of mathematics at Iowa State University, talks about data science with future math teachers, he doesn't begin with code, algorithms or buzzwords. Instead, he asks them to imagine the scientific method -form a hypothesis, collect data, conduct experiments -running in reverse. "In data science, you don't  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Welch Condemns Republicans Support of Trump's Mass Deportation, Anti-Immigrant Agenda * Welch: "This is all part of a radical crusade against immigration." WASHINGTON, D.C. -In a Judiciary Subcommittee hearing, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, emphasized how the Trump Administration's efforts to alter the rights of nat  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Legislation to Hold USPS Accountable for Unacceptable Postal Performance * MN-ND region was recently ranked in the bottom ten nationally for on-time mail delivery WASHINGTON, DC - Today, as the Minnesota-North Dakota region continues to rank in the bottom ten for postal performance across the nation, U.S. Representative Angie Craig (D-MN-02) re-introduced her bill to ho  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Bob Onder, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Onder's Bill to Strengthen Accountability in Child Care Monitoring Passes the House * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Congressman Bob Onder (R-MO) released the following statement after the House passed his bill, H.R. 7722, the Child Care Integrity Monitoring Act, as part of H.R. 7726, the Stop Child Care Scams Act, a package of eight commonsense reforms to crack down on abuse, restore accountabi  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * SBA Suspends 27,486 Ohio Borrowers Connected to $1.1 Billion in Suspected Fraudulent Pandemic-Era Loans Announcement Comes as Four Ohio Borrowers Charged with PPP Fraud - Today, in consultation with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced the suspension of 27,486 Ohio borrowers connected to approximately $1.1 billion i  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following letter to the Small Business Administration Inspector General: * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 20, 2026 Mr. William "Bill" Kirk Inspector General U.S. Small Business Administration 409 3rd Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20416 Dear Inspector General Kirk, Unfortunately for taxpayers, fraudsters keep reinventing the con faster than wat  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following opening statement on June 3, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Oversight of the United States Forest Service" : * * * Klobuchar Opening Remarks Highlight Potential Impact of Forest Service Reorganization on Firefighting Capabilities U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, d  more

WASHINGTON, June 5 -- Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Alaska, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Coast Guard, Maritime and Fisheries, issued the following news release on June 3, 2026: * * * Sullivan Chairs Hearing on The Blue Economy: Advancing American Fisheries, Maritime Strength, and Coastal Economies U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska) yesterday chaired a Senate Commerce Coast Guard, Maritime, and Fisheries Subcommittee hearing on "The Blue Economy: Advanci  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 5 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Sixty-Six Saul Ewing Attorneys Recognized in Chambers USA's 2026 Rankings Saul Ewing LLP, a full-service national law firm, today announced that 66 attorneys from the firm received the distinguished honor of being recognized for legal excellence and client service by Chambers USA 2026. Several of the firm's practice areas also earned high rankings. Chambers is one of the mos  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 5 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * St. Catherine University, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, sign Memorandum of Understanding Accelerated pathways program will allow Public Policy students to complete master's degree-level coursework in their final undergraduate year. St. Catherine University and the University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, creating an acce  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, June 4 [Category: BizReal Estate] -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. multifamily rents rise amid cautionary signs, Yardi Matrix reports * Market gains seasonal lift in May but pricing power trails historical norms SANTA BARBARA, CALIF., June 4, 2026 - While U.S. multifamily advertised rents rose in May 2026, key indicators suggest that rent growth   more

WASHINGTON, June 4 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Reads Letters from Minnesotans Calling for Gun Control on House Floor * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) spoke on the House floor to recognize National Gun Violence Awareness Month and call out the Trump Administration for its refusal to act on gun violence. This June marks nine months since the Annunciation Catholic School shooting in   more

MISSOULA, Montana, June 4 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * UM Honors College Picks Next Crop of Talented Provost's, Dean's Scholars * Provost's Honors Scholars are awarded to students around the nation based on academic performance, public service, leadership, personal qualities and potential for future impact. Based on the same criteria, Dean's Leadership Scholars recognize academic excellence, demonstrated leadership and potential. The students hail f  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 5 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Opposes Federal Legislation That Would Weaken State Privacy Protections Federal data privacy law should not preempt Virginia's strong privacy laws - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and state agencies in opposing the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act (SECURE D  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 4 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * Wolf Ridge and The Nature Conservancy Protect 928 Acres on Minnesota's North Shore * Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) announced a conservation easement that will permanently protect 928 acres of forest, lakes and streams along Minnesota's North Shore, ensuring the land remains intact for wildlife and generations of students to come. The pro  more