News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
After AG-Led Action, Shopify Bans E-Cigarette Sales
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 25 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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After AG-Led Action, Shopify Bans E-Cigarette Sales
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today welcomed a decision by the e-commerce platform Shopify to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its platform.
The decision is a direct response to a letter sent by AG Campbell and a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys
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AG Brown blocks Trump administration's election power grab
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 25 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown blocks Trump administration's election power grab
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A U.S. District Court judge today blocked President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that tried to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The ruling came in a lawsuit filed by 23 attorneys general and one governor and co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown that challenged the adminis
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Attempt To Restrict Voting Access
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 24 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Blocking Trump Administration's Unlawful Attempt To Restrict Voting Access
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced a major court victory for a coalition of 19 attorneys general in challenging the Trump Administration's unconstitutional and antidemocratic attempt to disenfranchise voters by imposing sweeping e
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AG Nessel Secures Two Major Victories as Courts Affirm Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Sensitive Voter Information, Strike Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
LANSING, Michigan, June 24 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Two Major Victories as Courts Affirm Dismissal of DOJ Lawsuit Targeting Sensitive Voter Information, Strike Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured two victories defending state elections and protecting the privacy of Michigan voters from the Trump administration. Today, the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals af
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
PHOENIX, Arizona, June 26 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
Attorney General Kris Mayes today secured a victory blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections.
The final ruling follows a multistate lawsuit joined by Mayes and a coalition of 2
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ASA Regional Summit Series Brings More Than 550 Industry Leaders Together Across Three Regions
ITASCA, Illinois, June 26 -- The American Supply Association issued the following news release:
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ASA Regional Summit Series Brings More Than 550 Industry Leaders Together Across Three Regions
Over the course of six weeks, ASA members logged thousands of miles, hundreds of conversations and countless new ideas as the association's three regional Summits brought the PHCP-PVF industry together from coast to coast. More than 550 distributors, manufacturers and manufacturers' representatives
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At 24, APSU social work alum joins national juvenile justice leadership board
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, June 25 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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At 24, APSU social work alum joins national juvenile justice leadership board
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Isaiah Polk, a 24-year-old juvenile probation officer with Montgomery County Juvenile Court and APSU alumnus, was recently named chair of the Coalition for Juvenile Justice Emerging Leaders Committee and appointed to the organization's executive board. | Photo by Seth Riker
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - When Isaiah Polk walk
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Back-to-Back Victories for Democracy, Court Blocks President Trump's Second Elections Executive Order
SACRAMENTO, California, June 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Back-to-Back Victories for Democracy, Court Blocks President Trump's Second Elections Executive Order
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OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalit
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Attorney General James Leads Coalition Demanding Reversal of Dangerous New ICE Policy
ALBANY, New York, June 25 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Coalition Demanding Reversal of Dangerous New ICE Policy
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New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in urging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to reverse a dangerous new policy ending investigations and public reporting of deaths that occur
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Attorney General Rayfield Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
SALEM, Oregon, June 25 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling follows a mul
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Attorney General Tong Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order
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As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, Attorney General William Tong 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 provisions of Executi
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Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions."
The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1
Who Owned the Ship? ... 2
What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2
How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? .
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Baltimore nurses announce one-day strike for patient and staff retention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Baltimore nurses announce one-day strike for patient and staff retention
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Registered nurses at Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital in Baltimore, Md., gave notice today to their employer that they will hold a strike for one day on Monday, July 6, to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' deep concerns about patient safety and staff retention, announced National Nurse
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Bethel University: Generation Looking Up - Rediscovering Connection in a Digital Age
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 26 -- Bethel University issued the following news:
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A generation looking up: rediscovering connection in a digital age
What do we gain when we spend less time looking down? As awareness of social media's impact continues to grow, members of the Bethel community are asking the tough questions and exploring how intentional technology use can help us reconnect with what matters most.
By Heather Schnese S'12
When Bradley Gill '28 arrived at Bethel, he set an ambit
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Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Merkley Lead Colleagues in Push to End CFTC Assault on State Prediction Markets Oversight
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U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) this week led 15 of their Democratic colleagues in calling on the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government to prohibit the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) from using federal funding t
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Center for American Progress: Trump's Conservation Disaster: Removing Protections From More Than 86 Million Acres of Public Lands
WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Trump's Conservation Disaster: Removing Protections From More Than 86 Million Acres of Public Lands
President Donald Trump has moved to lift protections from more than 86 million acres of public lands in his second term, according to a new analysis from the Center for American Progress that shows how Trump's actions are threatening beloved landscapes and wildlife across the countr
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: High School Grade Inflation Leads to Lower Learning, Lower Earnings
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 25, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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High school grade inflation leads to lower learning, lower earnings
A newly released study from economist Jeffrey Denning, published with the National Bureau of Economic Research, argues that a too-easy A in high school penalizes the student with a real
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Politicians Pass Housing Bill to Fix Problems They Created
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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Politicians pass housing bill to fix problems they created
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act in a 358-32 vote, one day after the Senate approved the measure 85-5.
The bill contains some good ideas. As economis
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: PUC - the 'black Box' of Electricity Inflation
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson:
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The PUC: the 'black box' of electricity inflation
I recently attended (not online, but in person no less) two public meetings at the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC).
These were both all-day events on June 11 and 18, in the main conference ro
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: UK Bans Social Media for Kids. What is Next for the U.S.?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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UK bans social media for kids. What is next for the U.S.?
The United Kingdom has announced its plan to ban social media for children under 16. The ban, which is expected to take effect early next year, was recently announced by Prime Minister Keir Starm
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Why Rent Control Does Not Explain St. Paul's Falling Rents
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 24, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole:
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Why rent control does not explain St. Paul's falling rents
Rents are falling in St. Paul, according to Zillow data -- a welcome development for renters. While it might be tempting to attribute falling rents to the success of rent control, a similar trend
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation Awards Grants to Support Veteran Resilience in Celebration of the United States of America's 250th Anniversary
HOUSTON, Texas, June 26 -- CenterPoint Energy Foundation issued the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Foundation awards grants to support veteran resilience in celebration of the United States of America's 250th anniversary
Grants awarded to 17 Indiana and Ohio nonprofit organizations to connect veterans to programs for mental health, housing and everyday needs
CenterPoint employs more than 700 veterans across the company, who continue to serve communities by providing safe,
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GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release:
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GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 1st Quarter 2026
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Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.1 percent in the first quarter of 2026 (January, February, and March), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the fourth quarter of 2025, real
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Hendrix Introduces Longtime Corporate Leader as Executive Director of Career Success Ahead of Fall Launch
CONWAY, Arkansas, June 25 -- Hendrix College issued the following news release:
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Hendrix introduces longtime corporate leader as executive director of career success ahead of fall launch
Hendrix College has named alumna Julie Agee Gillaspy '92 the inaugural executive director of career success ahead of the launch of Via Hendrix, its new program that centers career preparation as a cornerstone of the undergraduate liberal arts experience.
Gillaspy is returning to her alma mater after se
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James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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The James T. Woods Act Fights Online Child Exploitation That's Sweeping the Nation
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - Online child exploitation, sextortion and violent online criminal networks like '764,' which coerce children into violent or suicidal acts, are sweeping the nation, impacting children across all 50 states.
Each of the 56 Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) field offices are involved in
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Launching a summer of discovery at the CURI opening symposium
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 25 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Launching a summer of discovery at the CURI opening symposium
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"Society needs citizens who can address complex health and environmental challenges, and who understand not only what they teach, but are able to teach interconnected thinking -as a way to shape students' attitudes, behaviors, and actions," Lilliana Frost '27 says. "We need people with interdisciplinary education in our world."
This sentiment,
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Maine A.G. Frey Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
AUGUSTA, Maine, June 26 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control over Elections
Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control over Elections
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order t
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Mayo Clinic study finds common drug may help prevent life-threatening liver failure after surgery
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic study finds common drug may help prevent life-threatening liver failure after surgery
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -A multi-center study, co-led by researchers at Mayo Clinic and Michigan State University, found that patients who received tranexamic acid during liver surgery were three times less likely to develop post-hepatectomy liver failure than patients who received a plac
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Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 26 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The
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Minn. Governor's Office Announces Appointments on June 25, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 26 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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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
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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 26 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Minnesota Congressional Delegation Contributes Images of Minnesota in 2026 for Congressional Time Capsule in Celebration of America's 250th Anniversary
Time capsule will be opened at America's 500th Anniversary on July 4, 2276
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On Wednesday afternoon, the Minnesota Congressional Delegation announced that it is contributing a collection of original images of Minnesota in 2
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National Governors Association, Harvard Release Study on Governor-Led Workforce Solutions
WASHINGTON, June 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] (TNSrpt) -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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National Governors Association, Harvard Release Study on Governor-Led Workforce Solutions
New report studies how workforce initiatives in five states are filling labor shortages and boosting economic mobility
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A new study conducted by the National Governors Association (NGA), in partnership with the Harvard Project on Workforce and with su
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NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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NDSU and Sanford Health collaborate on GLP-1 research
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Jen Burris
NDSU Media Relations
701-936-1202
Jennifer.r.burris@ndsu.edu
FARGO, N.D. - NDSU and Sanford Health are launching a research collaboration to evaluate factors that may affect the outcomes of next-generation GLP-1 obesity-management medications. The project is funded by a $210,000 investment from NDSU
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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
BURBANK, California, June 25 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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NOMINEES ANNOUNCED FOR 'THE 2026 ESPYS PRESENTED BY CAPITAL ONE,' AIRING WEDNESDAY, JULY 15, AT 8 P.M. ET ON ABC AND STREAMING ON THE ESPN APP
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WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for "The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One," hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open.
WHERE: A list of "The 2026 ESPYS" nominees is available here and fans can ca
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Nominees Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 25 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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Nominees Announced for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One Airing Wednesday, July 15, at 8 p.m. ET on ABC and Streaming on the ESPN App
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WHAT: ESPN announced the nominees for The 2026 ESPYS Presented by Capital One, hosted by Marcello Hernandez, and fan voting is now open.
WHERE: A list of The 2026 ESPYS nominees is avail able here and fans can cast their vote o
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Nurses announce 9 new endorsements in 2026 Minnesota House, Senate and Secretary of State Races
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 26 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release:
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Nurses announce 9 new endorsements in 2026 Minnesota House, Senate and Secretary of State Races
Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have announced the endorsement of 9 candidates for the Minnesota House, Senate and the Minnesota Secretary of State. These candidates are recognized for their collaboration with nurses and are expected to make continued progress o
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Rep. Fischbach Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Life and Supporting Mothers Four Years After Historic Dobbs Decision
WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Fischbach Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Life and Supporting Mothers Four Years After Historic Dobbs Decision
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) released the following statement commemorating the fourth anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, which overturned Roe v. Wade.
As an original co
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Rep. Omar Passes Two Bipartisan Bills Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Omar Passes Two Bipartisan Bills Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON - The House Committee on Education and Workforce today passed two bipartisan bills led by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) that will strengthen protections for injured federal workers and improve government accountability during today's Education and Workforce Committee markup.
H.R. 8822 authorizes agencies to
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Republicans Advance Largest Pentagon Budget in History while Cutting Billions from Domestic Investments
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Republicans Advance Largest Pentagon Budget in History while Cutting Billions from Domestic Investments
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WASHINGTON -Republicans on the House Appropriations Committee today advanced their 2027 funding bill during the full committee markup. The bill sets the Pentagon budget at more than $1 trillion - the largest in U.S. history and a $234 billion increase over 2026. The excessive increase in Def
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SHOPIFY BANS ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 24 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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SHOPIFY BANS ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION FROM ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, COALITION OF ATTORNEYS GENERAL
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the city of New York, welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision i
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Singapore ranks amongst world's ten most food-resilient nations, says New Index
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 25 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release:
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Singapore ranks amongst world's ten most food-resilient nations, says New Index
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Latest global index finds that Singapore leads Southeast Asia on affordability, safety and supply chain innovation
Singapore (25 June 2026) - Singapore has ranked among the world's ten most resilient food systems in a l
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Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles
BROOKLYN, New York, June 25 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Six Faculty Members Honored with New Titles
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Six Brooklyn Law School faculty members received new titles effective July 1, including (clockwise from top left): Professors Cynthia Godsoe, Richard Winchester, Anna Roberts, Ryan Williams, Christina Mulligan, and Yuvraj Joshi.
President and Joseph Crea Dean David D. Meyer announced that-effective July 1-the achievements of six standout members of the Brooklyn
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Steach Named Director of Alumni Engagement
MACOMB, Illinois, June 25 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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Steach Named Director of Alumni Engagement
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MACOMB, IL - - Following a national search, Marnie Steach has been named the Western Illinois University Director of Alumni Engagement, effective July 6. Steach brings more than 30 years of higher education relationship development experience to the position.
"Building connections and engaging our alumni is at the cornerstone of the success of our a
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help New, Beginning Farmers Grow a Successful Business
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senator Tina Smith Reintroduces Bill to Help New, Beginning Farmers Grow a Successful Business
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - [6/25/2026] U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) reintroduced the Farming Opportunities Training and Outreach Program Reauthorization Act, a bill that helps new farmers and producers successfully grow their budding operations.
Beginning farmers are forced to literally bet the fa
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA Community Care contributed more than $36B to local economies in FY 2025
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The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced it made more than $36 billion in payments to local healthcare providers across the country in fiscal year 2025 as part of the bipartisan VA MISSION Act.
President Trump signed the MISSION Act in 2018 after it passed Congress with widespread bipartisan suppo
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Va. A.G. Jones Blocks Trump Administration From Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 25, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Blocks Trump Administration from Exerting Federal Control Over Elections
Attorney General Jay Jones today secured a victory from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, blocking President Trump's unlawful Executive Order that attempted to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections. The final ruling
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Whip Emmer Reacts to New SNAP Payment Error Rates
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Reacts to New SNAP Payment Error Rates
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) issues the following statement in response to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) release of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payment error rates for Fiscal Year 2025.
" Tim Walz's Minnesota has one of the highest SNAP overpayment rates in the country,
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Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, June 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Wichita nurses to hold one-day strike for patient and staff safety
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Nurses at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and St. Joseph hospitals in Wichita, Kan., will hold a one-day strike on July 6 to protest the administration's refusal to address RNs' well-documented concerns about patient safety and workplace violence protection as part of contract negotiations, announced Natio
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