Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she and a multistate coalition of 22 other states have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for once again attempting to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects
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AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to block the agency's implementation of unlawful changes to the use of funding meant to address homelessness. The coalition argues that HUD is attempt
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AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs.
In a comment letter (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2026
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American Academy of Neurology: Decline in Work Productivity Found 15 Years Before Early-onset Dementia Diagnosis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 9 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Decline in work productivity found 15 years before early-onset dementia diagnosis
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* Early-onset dementia is when someone under 65 is diagnosed with any type of dementia.
* A new study has found early-onset dementia diagnosis is associated with reduced work productivity up to 15 years before being diagnosed.
* The study does not prove that early-onset dementia lo
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Secures Right-to-Repair Win for Arizona Farmers in Settlement With Deere & Co.
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 9 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Secures Right-to-Repair Win for Arizona Farmers in Settlement with Deere & Co.
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that her office, together with the Federal Trade Commission and the states of Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan, has reached a settlement with Deere & Company resolving allegations that the agricultural equipment giant
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Stand for Farmworkers' Rights
SACRAMENTO, California, July 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues to Stand for Farmworkers' Rights
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Files amicus brief in United Farm Workers v. United States Department of Labor to prevent lower wages for domestic and H-2A Farmworkers
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 11 attorneys general in supporting the United Farm Workers' (UFW) motion for summary judgment seeking
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness
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OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes nationwide, Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition argued in a l
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures
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RALEIGH - Cash App told its users their money was safe and protected like it would be at a bank. It wasn't. When fraud happened, the company often didn't investigate, didn't refund, and for years didn't even have a phone number to call.
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson
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ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a bipartisan $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers to prevent scammers from deceiving
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to HUD's renewed attempt to unlawfully cap funding for permanent ho
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, July 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in federal court today, arguing the agency is attempting to once again unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects. This move would push tens of thousands of people out
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Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App
SACRAMENTO, California, July 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App
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Settlement also prevents the company from evading the payment of up to $120 million in consumer redress pursuant to a separate CFPB settlement
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 46
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DOT Awards $24 Million for Red River Bridge Replacements
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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DOT Awards $24 Million for Red River Bridge Replacements
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BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announced an award of $24 million to replace three bridges over the Red River of the North through the Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program.
These bridges span North Dakota and Minnesota, linking the two states. This cooperative project w
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Eight Health Professionals Selected for RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the National Academy of Medicine
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news:
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Eight Health Professionals Selected for RWJF Health Policy Fellows Program at the National Academy of Medicine
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The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) today named the 2026-2027 class of RWJF Health Policy Fellows. Beginning in September, eight health professionals will spend a year in Washington, D.C., immersing themselves in health policy, before serving in
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Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Effective Legal Writing
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Effective Legal Writing
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Taft attorney Jena Emory will serve as a presenter for an upcoming National Business Institute webinar on "6 Massive Legal Writing Mistakes You May Not Realize You're Making" on July 20, 2026. She will present on "Unintended Consequences of Failing to Structure Your Writing Logically" and "Risks Posed by Unnecessary Wor
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Comment on Petitions for Preemption, Declaratory Ruling Filed Pursuant to Section 253 of Communications Act
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Dockets No. 26-166, 26-167):
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The Wireline Competition Bureau seeks comment on two petitions for preemption and declaratory ruling filed pursuant to Section 253(d) of the Communications Act (Act)./1 The first petition was filed by Gateway Infrastructure, LLC d/b/a Gateway Fiber (Gateway Fiber) and asks the Commission to preempt "the City of Maple Grove, Minnesot
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Forty-One Taft Attorneys Selected to 2026 Top Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Forty-One Taft Attorneys Selected to 2026 Top Lawyers by Minnesota Monthly
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Minnesota Monthly has recognized 41 Taft attorneys as 2026 Top Lawyers in Minnesota. Honorees are selected through a peer nomination process and a curated survey of practicing attorneys across the state. The annual list honors attorneys who are highly regarded by fellow members of the Minnesota legal communi
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Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: What Do They Do With Your Tax Dollars?
DETROIT, Michigan, July 8 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Douglas Carswell, Mississippi Center for Public Policy president and CEO:
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What Do They Do with Your Tax Dollars?
Why does public spending seem to keep rising, rapidly, no matter who we elect?
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Perhaps it is not so much the party of those we send to Congress or to our state legislature that counts. Perhaps what matters more is that so many of the decisions about how your money is spen
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Fredrikson and Byron: Bridget Penick Elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 9 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bridget Penick Elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
Fredrikson shareholder Bridget Penick has been elected a Fellow of The College of Labor and Employment Lawyers (CLEL), Class of 2026. Penick is one of only five Fellows from Iowa.
She joins Fredrikson shareholder Anne Radolinski as a Fellow and Karen Schanfield, emeritus Fellow. CLEL Fellows are recognized as dist
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FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC, States Secure Settlement with Deere & Company, Advancing Farmers' Right to Repair
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The Federal Trade Commission, along with five states, secured an important settlement in an antitrust lawsuit against farm equipment manufacturer Deere & Company that will ensure farmers can enjoy the right to repair their own John Deere tractors and farm equipment.
The FTC's settlement requires Deere-for the ne
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
Attorney General Anne Lopez and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Am
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the se
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Md. A.G. Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can
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Millions of Americans Lost Their Health Care This Year Because of Republicans
WASHINGTON, July 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Millions of Americans Lost Their Health Care This Year Because of Republicans
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2.6 million fewer Americans have health care coverage
The AP reports that new federal data shows states across the country have seen "steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) over the past year" as a result of Republicans' Big Ugly Bill. Ohio and Oklahoma saw declin
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Minn. Employment & Economic Development Dept.: After Six Months, State Paid Leave Program is Supporting 75,000 Minnesotans
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 8 -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release:
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After Six Months, State Paid Leave Program is Supporting 75,000 Minnesotans
In the first six months of successful operations, about 75,000 Minnesotans have been approved to receive benefit payments under the state's new Paid Leave program, according to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Paid Leave offers payments and job p
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Minn. Gov. Walz Announces Distribution of $40 Million to Help 11,000 Minnesota Households Stay Housed
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 9 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Governor Walz Announces Distribution of $40 Million to Help 11,000 Minnesota Households Stay Housed
Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota Housing is deploying a $40 million investment to 24 Family Homeless Prevention Assistance Program (FHPAP) administrators across Minnesota, allowing assistance to begin reaching approximately 11,000 households. The investment was proposed by Governo
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Minn. Secretary of State: 23 Students Earn the First State Civic Seal
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 8 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news:
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23 Students Earn the First Minnesota Civic Seal
On July 6, 2026, 23 Minnesota students made history as the first class to earn the Minnesota Civic Seal, an award recognizing civic work in their communities. Secretary of State Steve Simon presented the seals at the Veterans Service Building on the Capitol Mall, joined by Sen. Steve Cwodzinski (DFL-Eden Prairie) and Rep. Patricia Mueller (R-
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Minnesota Election Security Gaps Exposed in New Report
WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release:
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Minnesota Election Security Gaps Exposed in New Report
MINNEAPOLIS, MN -- Today, the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) released a new report on the state of Minnesota voter registration. The report details serious loopholes in state election policies which leave Minnesota elections vulnerable to fraud. OLA's analysis asserts that the current Office of the Secretary of Sta
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 9 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud
Multistate Settlement Secures $45 Million From Block for Allegedly Exposing Vulnerable Consumers to Fraud on Cash App, Block's Digital Payment Service
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of C
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Rep. Craig, 19 Co-Signers Issue Letter to USDA, USTR
WASHINGTON, July 7 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, with 19 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Office of the U.S. Trade Representative:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Julie Callahan
Chief Agricultural Negotiator
Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
600 17th St. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20508
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The Honorable Luke Lindberg
Under Secretary for Tr
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Nebraska Among States To Receive Settlement With Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces S.D. To Receive $410,964.38 In Settlement with Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $410,946.38 as the state's share in a $45 million 46-state settlement with Block, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that Block, Inc. misled consum
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Says Nebraska Among States Joining Push to Get FCC To Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Communications Commission To Further Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 48 other Attorneys General have called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers.
"Without that access, scammer
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Shopify Bans All E-Cigarette Sales as Utah A.G. Brown, 24 Colleagues Force Accountability
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 9 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 8, 2026:
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Shopify bans all e-cigarette sales as AG Brown, 24 colleagues force accountability
Attorney General Brown welcomed Shopify's decision to ban all vaping products from its e-commerce platform, a direct result of the November 2025 multistate demand for stronger safeguards.
E-cigarettes are highly addictive and pose significant health risks, particularly to youth, and are therefore
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Taft Strengthens National Public Affairs Capabilities with Six Additions
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 8 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Strengthens National Public Affairs Capabilities with Six Additions
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Taft, one of the nation's fastest-growing law firms, announced today the continued expansion of its Public Affairs Strategies Group (PASG) with the addition of six professionals across Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Columbus, and Denver, all joining from Ice Miller.
The additions reflect Taft's continued investm
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Third Way Director Pierce Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement released the following testimony by Sarah Pierce, director of social policy at Third Way, from a June 30, 2026, hearing entitled "Sanctuary Policies: Victims' Perspectives":
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Chairman McClintock, Ranking Member Jayapal and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testify. It is an honor to appear before you with my fellow witnesses. And Ms. Gormon an
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Reinstate Canceled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Leads Colleagues in Demanding Trump Admin Reinstate Canceled Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
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U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) led nearly 80 members of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) and the Democratic Caucus in demanding the immediate reversal of the Trump Administration's cancellation of 53 active Teen Pregnancy Prevention Program (TPP) grants, totaling
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University of Minnesota Crookston Secures $165,000 Dual Training Grant
CROOKSTON, Minnesota, July 9 -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news:
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University of Minnesota Crookston Secures $165,000 Dual Training Grant
The University of Minnesota Crookston has been awarded a $165,000 Dual Training Grant from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education (OHE) to bolster workforce development in early childhood education and sustainable agriculture.
This funding is part of a broader $4.87 million statewide initiative to advance emplo
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Jones joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter opposing the United States Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a propo
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WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in nearly 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes, Attorney General Nick Brown argued in a lawsuit on behalf of a multistate
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Winona State University Expands Housing Capacity to Meet Strong Student Demand
WINONA, Minnesota, July 9 -- Winona State University issued the following news:
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Winona State Expands Housing Capacity to Meet Strong Student Demand
Continued strong enrollment at Winona State is driving expanded housing options for students and reinforcing the university's growing appeal among prospective students and families.
To meet demand for on-campus living, Winona State has secured additional student housing through a partnership with Studios on Huff for the 2026-27 academic yea
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