News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with o
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska's Coastal Plain
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska's Coastal Plain
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OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of th
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key
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Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action
SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of New York today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a dire
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Attorney General Clark Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
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Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general today announced a victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order N
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement
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Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS
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(Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IR
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Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action
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(Hartford, CT) -As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General William Tong today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, such as e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The dec
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CAIR-Minnesota Welcomes Jury Verdict Holding Realtor Liable for Housing Scheme Targeting Muslim Homebuyers
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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CAIR-Minnesota Welcomes Jury Verdict Holding Realtor Liable for Housing Scheme Targeting Muslim Homebuyers
The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed a jury verdict finding real estate broker Chadwick Banken liable for violating the Minnesota Human Rights
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Congressional Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chairs: On the fourth Dobbs anniversary, we renew the call to end abortion violence and support women and unborn babies
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congressional Pro-Life Caucus Co-Chairs: On the fourth Dobbs anniversary, we renew the call to end abortion violence and support women and unborn babies
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- On the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court's landmark decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, reversing the flawed 1973 Roe v. Wade decision, which legalized abortion on demand, the Co-Chairs of
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Crapo Bill to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness, Education Among Young Women Advances Through Committee
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Bill to Promote Breast Cancer Awareness, Education Among Young Women Advances Through Committee
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Washington, D.C.- Bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) to reauthorize the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young (EARLY) Act advanced unanimously through the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee
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Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: On 4th Anniversary of Dobbs Decision That Overturned Roe Vs. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them
Today, on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped women of the right to make their own health care decisions, Republican Senate candidates who enabled the ruling are fac
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
LANSING, Michigan, June 23 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Governor Whitmer Makes Appointments to Boards and Commissions
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June 23, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced appointments to the following boards and commissions: Collection Practices Board; Advisory Council on the Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of Hearing; Michigan Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Monument Fund Commission; Human T
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION
HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION
As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of
New York, Attorney General Lopez today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of
all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The
decision is a direct respo
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House Ways and Means Chairman Smith: Trump Administration's Unprecedented Actions to Combat Fraud Underscore Need for Congressional Efforts to Protect Taxpayers, Beneficiaries
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 24, 2026:
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Chairman Smith: Trump Administration's Unprecedented Actions to Combat Fraud Underscore Need for Congressional Efforts to Protect Taxpayers, Beneficiaries
Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Justice announced that
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Intercept Sues to Uncover Secretive Government Anti-Protestor Database
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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The Intercept Sues to Uncover Secretive Government Anti-Protestor Database
Department of Homeland Security Refuses to Comply with FOIA Requests Relating to Unlawful and Undemocratic First Amendment Stifling Effort
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Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Jayapal, Menendez Introduce Bill to Eliminate Xenophobic Barriers to Healthcare, Nutrition Assistance, and Other Support Programs for Lawful Immigrants
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Rob Menendez (NJ-08) led 99 lawmakers today in introducing the Lifting Immigrant Families Through Benefits Access Restoration (LIFT the BAR) Act, which would remove unnecessary barrie
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Justice Dept. Reaches Proposed Consent Decree With Kansas to Enjoin State From Enforcing Unconstitutional In-State Tuition, Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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The Department of Justice Reaches a Proposed Consent Decree with Kansas to Enjoin the State from Enforcing its Unconstitutional In-State Tuition and Scholarship Programs for Illegal Aliens
Today, the United States filed a complaint against Kansas and joined with the State in filing a proposed consent decree to permanently enjoin Kansas laws that provide in-state tuition for illegal
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Larsen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Point Roberts and Pene-Exclave Communities
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Larsen Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Point Roberts and Pene-Exclave Communities
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Today, U.S. Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representative Pete Stauber (MN-08) to introduce the Ensuring Exclave Communities are Listened to and their Voices are Examined (EXCLAVE) Act.
"People in Point Roberts must cross the U.S.-Canada border to go to work, attend school, receive medical
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Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate selects new cohort of healthcare technology startups
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate selects new cohort of healthcare technology startups
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ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic Platform_Accelerate has selected 20 healthcare technology startups to join its accelerator program. Through an immersive 30-week program with a structured curriculum, companies collaborate with leading experts, receive one-on-one technical mentorship, and work wit
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Mayo Clinic researchers uncover critical link in the immune response to cancer
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic researchers uncover critical link in the immune response to cancer
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Researchers at Mayo Clinic have uncovered a previously hidden step in how the immune system prepares to fight cancer, a discovery that could help scientists develop more effective and longer-lasting cancer immunotherapies.
Published in Nature Communications, the study found that s
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: Sliding Mineral Fuel Sales Continue to Drive Minnesota's Quarterly Export Declines
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 25 (TNSrep) -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release:
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Sliding mineral fuel sales continue to drive Minnesota's quarterly export declines
Minnesota exports of goods were valued at $5.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, slipping 8% (down $504 million) compared to the first quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED).
In part d
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Minn. Governor's Office Announces Appointments
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 25 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release:
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Governor's Office Announces Appointments
The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the Board of Psychology, Board of the Foster Youth Ombudsperson, Council on Asian Pacific Minnesotans, Council on Disability, Destination Medical Center Corporation, Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, MN Governor's Council on Devel
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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
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Time capsule will be opened at America's 500th Anniversary on July 4, 2276
WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation announced that it is contributing a collection of original images of Minnesota in 2026 fo
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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation announced that it is contributing a collection of original images of Minnesota in 2026 for a Congressional Time Capsule in honor of America's 250 th Anniversary.
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Okun Selected for 2026 United Way Campaign Cabinet
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Okun Selected for 2026 United Way Campaign Cabinet
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Taft Cincinnati partner Megan Okun was selected as a Campaign Cabinet Member for the 2026 United Way Campaign. As a cabinet member, Okun will work closely with the campaign chair to direct and manage fundraising efforts, guiding strategies and initiatives to engage individuals, businesses, and community leaders. Fundraising effort
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Only Pro-Choice OB-GYN in Congress U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Only Pro-Choice OB-GYN in Congress U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Introduces SAFE Training for OB-GYNs Act
Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) introduced the Safeguarding Access to Full-spectrum Education (SAFE) Training for OB-GYNs Act, which would support better access to clinical training opportunities, including abortion care, for OB-GYN residents training in states w
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Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants
MEDINA, Minnesota, June 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026:
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Polaris and the National Forest Foundation Announce Recipients of the 2026 Polaris Fund for Outdoor Recreation Grants
Permanent endowment now fully established, securing long term stewardship and continued outdoor recreation access across America's National Forests
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MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Polaris
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Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Pours for a Purpose raises $415K to advance emergency care
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As part of the evening, the Sanford Health Foundation announced a transformative $1 million gift from retired Sanford emergency medicine physician Dr. Richard Stennes and his wife Nilla in support of the project. In recognition of his generosity and decades of service to the region, the department will be named the
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Ranking Member Betty McCollum Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Defense Funding Bill
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Betty McCollum Statement at the Full Committee Markup of the 2027 Defense Funding Bill
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN-04), Ranking Member of the Defense Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal year 2027 bill:
Thank you very much, Chairman Cole.
I want to start by again thanking the majority a
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Rep. Angie Craig Helps Lead Legislation to Codify the Right to Vote, Safeguard Federal Elections
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Helps Lead Legislation to Codify the Right to Vote, Safeguard Federal Elections
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, as part of her continued efforts to combat the Trump Administration's attacks on our democracy, U.S. Representative Angie Craig helped introduce legislation alongside Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) and Rep. Summer Lee (D-PA) to officially codify the right to vote.
The Right to Vot
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Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Bemidji earns national recognition from Becker's
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BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Bemidji Medical Center was recently named to the Becker's Healthcare list of "100 Great Community Hospitals" for 2026.
The list celebrates institutions that bring accessible, affordable, high-quality care to patients in rural corners of the country and commends local hospitals for delivering
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Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 24 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to highlight best practices for AI adoption
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June 24, 2026
Contact:
Paul Heinert
Sanford Health Media Relations
605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org
David Newman, M.D., vice president and chief medical officer for virtual care at Sanford Health, will join leaders from Mayo Clinic, Duke Health and Mass General Brigham for a session entit
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Security LeadHER, Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, Brings Together 500 Women in Security and Their Allies From 40 U.S. States and 11 Nations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 24 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release:
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Security LeadHER, Presented by ASIS International and the Security Industry Association, Brings Together 500 Women in Security and Their Allies From 40 U.S. States and 11 Nations
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Minneapolis plays host to security conference building current and next-generation female industry leaders
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn.- Security LeadHER, the premier event dedicated t
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SEMA TAPS MEGAN KOWALIS TO LEAD CONTENT CREATOR RELATIONS
DIAMOND BAR, California, June 25 -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association issued the following news release:
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SEMA TAPS MEGAN KOWALIS TO LEAD CONTENT CREATOR RELATIONS
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has added Megan Kowalis to its Washington, D.C.-based Government Affairs team, bringing extensive grassroots mobilization experience to the organization's acclaimed program for mobilizing automotive enthusiasts and content creators for advocacy. As manager of digital c
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St. Bonaventure University: Couturier Elected Vice Chairman of the Board at Viterbo University
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, June 25 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release:
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Couturier elected vice chairman of the board at Viterbo University
Fr. David Couturier, O.F.M. Cap., director of the Franciscan Institute at St. Bonaventure University, has been elected vice chairman of the Board of Trustees at Viterbo University and will serve on the university's executive committee. The election was held Oct. 13 during the board's fall meeting.
In nominating Fr. David
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St. Olaf historian nationally recognized for two decades of student mentoring
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf historian nationally recognized for two decades of student mentoring
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The Association of Ancient Historians has recognized St. Olaf College Professor History Tim Howe for his dedication to mentoring and providing hands-on learning experiences for undergraduate students interested in history.
The association presented Howe with the Randall Howarth Award, which honors his significant contributions t
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St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf welcomes new associate chaplain
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Pastor Sarah Semmler Smith '04 will join the St. Olaf College Ministry Office as the new associate chaplain. She will begin her role on August 17.
Semmler Smith has 16 years of ministry experience, seven of which have been in college ministry. After majoring in religion at St. Olaf, she earned a Master of Divinity from the Lutheran School of Theology at Chicago and
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Statement From Agriculture Committee Democrats on Senate Republicans' Farm Bill Discussion Draft
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, posted the following joint statement on June 23, 2026:
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Statement from Agriculture Committee Democrats on Senate Republicans' Farm Bill Discussion Draft
The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Democrats released the following joint statement on Senate Republicans' Farm Bill discussion draft.
"Senate Agriculture Committee Democrats have
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving 5 Companies, 2 Individuals
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21151) entitled "John Mclaughlin, Tim Mclaughlin, and Valley Bus LLC - Acquisition of Control - Valley Bus Coaches, Valley Bus Grand Forks LLC, West Fargo Bus Company LLC And T&J Ventures LLC":
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ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction.
SUMMARY: John McLaughlin and Tim McLaughlin, both noncarriers, together with Valley Bus
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U.S. House Unanimously Passes Rep. Kelly Morrison's Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. House Unanimously Passes Rep. Kelly Morrison's Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed Congresswoman Kelly Morrison's (D-MN-03) bipartisan Native American Entrepreneurial Opportunity Act. This bill will support Native Americans in establishing and expanding small businesses across the country.
Native American-
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Warren Calls on Congress and Antitrust Enforcers to Take on Corporate Power at Open Markets Conference
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Calls on Congress and Antitrust Enforcers to Take on Corporate Power at Open Markets Conference
Warren calls out both Democrats and Republicans for nominating judges that don't follow antitrust laws
Warren pushes antitrust tools to tackle new challenges, including AI
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At the Open Markets Institute's 2026 conference on "The New American Revolution," U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren
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Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues
WASHINGTON, June 24 (Rep.) -- The Congressional Western Caucus issued the following news release:
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Western Caucus Members Applaud Funding to Restore Local Government Revenues
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, the Department of the Interior announced that it would be disbursing $733 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program funding for 2026 to 1,900 State and local governments across the nation. The Congressional Western Caucus strongly supports this program, and several Members
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Xcel Energy Foundation awards $580,000 in grants
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 24 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy Foundation awards $580,000 in grants
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AMARILLO, Texas (June 24, 2026) -Today, the Xcel Energy Foundation awarded $580,000 to 37 nonprofits in Texas and New Mexico to recognize their contributions in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Career Pathways, Environmental Sustainability and Community Vitality.
"Nonprofit organizations across our regi
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