Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
2026 MarketBeat Invitational tickets on sale July 15
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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2026 MarketBeat Invitational tickets on sale July 15
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tickets for the Nov. 14 women's basketball doubleheader at the Sanford Pentagon, featuring Nebraska vs. Kansas and Minnesota vs. Kansas State, go on sale to the public July 15 at 10 a.m. CT. You can purchase tickets here.
The doubleheader, announced earlier this year, is partnering with Sioux Falls-b
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26 First Amendment Scholars, Legal Clinicians Challenge OPM's Proposed Nondisclosure Agreement for Federal Employees
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 26 First Amendment scholars and legal clinicians from various U.S. universities, has expressed concerns about the Office of Personnel Management's proposed government-wide nondisclosure agreement for federal employees. In a public comment letter addressed to OPM the group outlined why the NDA, as proposed, risks violating the free speech rights of current and former federal employees and could seriously impede the free flow of information essential to democratic
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29 Agricultural Organizations, Including Nebraska Farm Bureau, Urges USDA to Enhance Flexibility in Conservation Practice Standards
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- A group of 29 agricultural organizations representing farms, ranches, and agribusinesses across the U.S. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service regarding proposed revisions to the National Handbook of Conservation Practices.
The coalition urged the agency to enhance flexibility in conservation practice standards to support site-specific planning, producer innovation, and economic viability.
The
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90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release:
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90-day Finding for Plains Spotted Skunk
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed the 90-day finding on a petition to list the plains spotted skunk under the Endangered Species Act. The petition presented substantial new information, and the Service will initiate a 12-month review of the species to determine if listing is warranted.
The plains spotted skunk
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Advancing American Freedom Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise Senior Research Fellow Greszler Testifies Before House Oversight Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Rachel U. Greszler, senior research fellow in workforce and economics at Advancing American Freedom Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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My name is Rachel Greszler. I am a senior research f
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Aebi Schmidt Group Marks One Year After the Acquisition of The Shyft Group and NASDAQ Listing: Delivering on Commitments and Outlining the Long-Term Growth Strategy
CHILTON, Wisconsin, July 13 -- Aebi Schmidt Group posted the following news:
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Aebi Schmidt Group Marks One Year After the Acquisition of The Shyft Group and NASDAQ Listing: Delivering on Commitments and Outlining the Long-Term Growth Strategy
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* During the year following the acquisition of The Shyft Group and its NASDAQ listing, Aebi Schmidt Group delivered on its strategic and financial commitments, successfully executing the integration, increasing its annual synergy target, and adv
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 13 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger
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Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distr
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to block the proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), arguing the deal would unlawf
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Challenging Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major fi
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Block $110 Billion Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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LOS ANGELES -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger, the largest in Hol
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, July 13 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Sweeping Proposal to Allow for Widespread Political Weaponization of Federal Grant Funding
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OMB's proposed rule would provide Trump Administration with broad authority to impose its political agenda via more than $1 trillion in federal grant funding each year
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coa
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 13 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Block Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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July 13, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general today sued Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.), two of the nation's largest media companies, to block a proposed $110 billion merger that would ille
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
DENVER, Colorado, July 13 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Paramount/Warner Bros. merger
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July 13, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. by Paramount Skydance Corporation. The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five major film distributors
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
SALEM, Oregon, July 13 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 12 attorneys general today filed a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount).
"If this massive corporate merger is allowed to go through, Oregonians will pay
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 13 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in suing to block the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood's five
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Belgium Places First Order of Polaris MRZR D Tactical Off-Road Vehicles Through NATO Contract
MEDINA, Minnesota, July 14 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release:
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Belgium Places First Order of Polaris MRZR D Tactical Off-Road Vehicles Through NATO Contract
MINNEAPOLIS - Polaris Government and Defense, a division of Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII), has secured an order for MRZR D4 vehicles from the Belgium Ministry of Defence, leveraging the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA
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Bennet, Murray, Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power Over Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Murray, Peters, Schumer, Merkley, Senate Colleagues Demand OMB Rescind Rule Giving President Sweeping Power Over Federal Grants
Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, senior member of the Senate Finance Committee, joined Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Gary Peters (D-Mich.
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Coalition for Derivatives End-Users Urges Federal Regulators to Refine Capital Rules to Protect Commercial Hedging
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition for Derivatives End-Users has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Reserve System, and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. The letter addresses concerns regarding the agencies' proposed rules on regulatory capital requirements for large banking organizations and their impacts on derivatives end-users.
The Coalition responded to three extensive proposals issued by the federal banking agencies: the Exp
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Congresswomen Simon, Pressley, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Lateefah Simon, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswomen Simon, Pressley, and Kamlager-Dove Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
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In recognition of the 250 th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswoman Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12) and Representatives Ayanna Pressley and Sydney Ka
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Dershaw Elected to Capital University Board of Trustees
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Dershaw Elected to Capital University Board of Trustees
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Taft Cincinnati partner Brian Dershaw was recently elected to serve as a Trustee on Capital University's Board of Trustees. Trustees are elected by the board and serve a three-year term, with a maximum of three consecutive terms. Dershaw is a graduate of Capital University and has supported its mission and remained committed
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds States' Lawsuit to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Mega-Merger, Encourages More States to Join
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Today, 12 state attorneys general sued to block Paramount-Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers-Discovery. In response, American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement applauding their decision and encouragi
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Regional Economic Conditions - General Business
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 14 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news on July 13, 2026:
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How are businesses doing currently across the Ninth District, and how do they feel about the near future?
Our Regional Outreach team recently surveyed businesses across the Ninth District to gauge current economic activity and the near-term outlook in the region. Join Regional Analyst Haley Chinander for a free webinar discussing the latest results from the July survey
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George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know
DALLAS, Texas, July 13
[Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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George and Dargan for Reuters: Global Privacy Control - What Businesses Need to Know
By Gavin D. George, Mallika Dargan
In an article for Reuters, Haynes Boone Partner Gavin George and Associate Mallika Dargan examine how global privacy control (GPC) is reshaping the U.S. privacy compliance landscape.
As more states require businesses to honor browser-based opt-out s
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Humphrey School Announces 2026 Public Leadership Awards
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news:
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Humphrey School Announces 2026 Public Leadership Awards
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The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Hubert H. Humphrey Public Leadership Awards, who will be recognized at an awards celebration on September 17.
This year's awardees are Melanie Benjamin, former Chief Executive of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe;
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ICE Assistant Director Krol Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittees
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement and Subcommittee on Counterterrorism and Intelligence released the following testimony by Michael J. Krol, assistant director of homeland security investigations at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a June 30, 2026, joint hearing entitled "Northern Exposure: Assessing the Evolving Threat Landscape at America's Northern Border":
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Chairmen Guest
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Justice IG: Audit of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program Grant Awarded to Ramsey County, Minnesota
WASHINGTON, July 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The Justice Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. 26-068) on July 7, 2026 entitled "Audit of the Office of Community Oriented Policing Services Technology and Equipment Program Grant Awarded to Ramsey County, Ramsey County, Minnesota":
Here is the executive summary:
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Objective
The Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS Office) awarded Ramsey County in Minnesota a grant totaling $2,965,000 through the fiscal year (FY) 2024
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Kamlager-Dove, Simon, and Pressley Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Kamlager-Dove, Simon, and Pressley Introduce Resolution to Advance Reproductive Justice and Support Families
In recognition of the 250th anniversary of American independence and the work still to be done to create a nation that lives up to the founding ideals of liberty and justice for all, Congresswomen Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), Lateefah Simon (CA-12), and Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) intr
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Menendez Responds to ICE's Continued Intent to Convert Warehouse to Detention Facility in Roxbury
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Rob Menendez, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Menendez Responds to ICE's Continued Intent to Convert Warehouse to Detention Facility in Roxbury
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Rob Menendez today released the following statement after reports that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (" ICE ") is again pursuing its previously abandoned plans to convert a warehouse into a detention facility in Roxbury.
"We have been clear from day one: New
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Mid Minnesota Legal Aid Opposes HUD Proposed Rule Affecting LGBTQ+ Access to Housing Programs
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Mid Minnesota Legal Aid, Minneapolis, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule titled Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Revisions. The nonprofit legal aid organization, which serves low-income individuals across twenty central Minnesota counties, warned that the proposal would severely harm LGBTQ+ individuals experiencing homelessness by rescinding protections that cu
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Minn. Gov. Walz Announces Minnesota Ranked Top State for Business
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 14 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Governor Walz Announces Minnesota Ranked Top State for Business
Ranking comes as 75,000 Minnesotans receive approval for paid leave
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Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota has been named one of the top states in the nation for business. According to a new report from CNBC, Minnesota ranks fifth overall, placing top ten in quality of life, infrastructure, and econo
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N.J. A.G. Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 14 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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AG Davenport and Multistate Coalition Challenge Paramount/Warner Bros. Merger
Merger Would Result in Higher Prices, Reduced Content Choices for New Jerseyans
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Pa
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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National Nurses United condemns ICE murder in Maine
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National Nurses United (NNU), the largest union of registered nurses in the United States, is today condemning the latest murder by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, this time in Biddeford, Maine. NNU maintains that the only way forward on this issue of fascist authoritarian violence targeting communities
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National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Historic Place Nominations Across 11 States, including Lancaster County, Neb.
WASHINGTON, July 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service is inviting public comment on 22 properties nominated before June 27, 2026, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places.
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Mozart, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1630 Fuller Street NW, Washington, MP100013260
Ritz, The, (Apartment Buildings in Washington, DC, MPS), 1631 Euclid Street NW, Washington, MP100013279
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St. Louis Co
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National Women's Law Center, 23 Organizations Opposes HUD Proposal to Roll Back LGBTQIA+ Housing Protections
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The National Women's Law Center, along with 23 gender justice and civil rights organizations, has expressed opposition to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's proposed revisions to its Equal Access Rule. These organizations emphasized that affordable and safe housing are critical to the wellbeing of women and families, and warned that HUD's rollbacks concerning sexual orientation and gender identity protections could severely impact housing stability for
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Nebraska-Boise State tickets on sale July 17
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Nebraska-Boise State tickets on sale July 17
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - Tickets for the Nov. 15 men's basketball game between the University of Nebraska and Boise State University at the Sanford Pentagon go on sale to the public July 17 at 10 a.m. CT. Tickets will be available for purchase here.
Nebraska is coming off its most successful season in school history, finishing with
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R.I. Gov. McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 14 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Governor McKee Ceremonially Signs Warehouse Worker Protection Act
On Monday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by bill sponsors Senate Majority Leader Frank Ciccone (D-Dist. 7, Providence, Johnston) and Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich); Matt Taibi, the Secretary-Treasurer for Teamsters Local 251; Patrick Leonard of Teamsters 251; Bri
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Rep. Omar Statement on Rubio ICC Announcement
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Omar Statement on Rubio ICC Announcement
Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement in response to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's announcement on his intent to dismantle the International Criminal Court:
"Secretary Rubio's announcement that he will dismantle the International Criminal Court is reckless and dangerous. It undermines the rule of law, weakens global accountabili
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Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, Including Brain Injury Association of Nebraska, Urge Reforms to Step Therapy Protocols in Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Safe Step Ad Hoc Coalition, an alliance representing patient advocacy organizations, medical professional societies, and provider groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging comprehensive reforms to step therapy protocols as part of CMS's review of interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The coalition highlighted the challenges and risks that step t
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Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 13 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Hankinson Clinic set to open July 15
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HANKINSON, N.D. - The Sanford Health Hankinson Clinic is set to open on Wednesday, July 15. The clinic is located at 112 5th St. SW.
Services at the Sanford Hankinson Clinic will immediately include primary care, laboratory, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Future plans call for behavioral health services to be availa
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Sen. Schmitt, 5 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Acting AG Blanche, Assistant AG McDonald
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, with five co-signers issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and Assistant AG Colin McDonald:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 10, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
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The Honorable Colin McDonald
Assistant Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Ju
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Stovall Presents at 44th Annual Real Estate Symposium
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Stovall Presents at 44th Annual Real Estate Symposium
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Taft partner Cyndi Stovall recently presented at the 44th Annual Colorado Real Estate Symposium: True Detective - Dirt Lawyers Edition, regarding the proliferation and efforts to mitigate real property title fraud.
Deed and mortgage fraud is on the rise, with FBI-reported losses growing from approximately $145 million in 2023
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Tuberville Joins Anti-Fraud Task Force to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Programs
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Tuberville Joins Anti-Fraud Task Force to Root Out Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in Federal Programs
U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) in launching an Anti-Fraud Task Force alongside seven of their Republican colleagues. The Anti-Fraud Task Force will examine fraud, waste, and abuse across federal programs; identify vulnerabilities in existing systems; and str
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Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 13 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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Two Oles receive Rossing Physics Scholarship
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Whether modeling the behavior of atoms in a computer simulation or exploring the next generation of cancer treatments, St. Olaf College students Sonja Ebey '27 and Benji Zupfer '27 have found different ways to pursue the same goal: using physics to better understand and improve the world around them.
Their commitment to research and academic excellence has earn
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U.S. Bancorp Proposes Targeted Changes to Federal Banking Agencies Regulatory Capital Framework
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- U.S. Bancorp, Minneapolis, Minnesota, with its subsidiaries and affiliates, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve regarding the notice of proposed rulemaking on regulatory capital rules for large banking organizations. The proposal aims to amend interagency capital regulations implementing the Basel III standards to enhance risk sensitivity, reduce c
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U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Resources Program Coordinator Williams Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Colin Williams, coordinator of the Mineral Resources Program at the U.S. Department of the Interior Geological Survey, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Beneath the Surface: Earth MRI and America's Resource Potential." MRI is the Earth Mapping Resources Initiative.
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Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for
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United Council on Welfare Fraud Director Royal Testifies Before House Oversight & Government Reform Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency released the following written testimony by Dawn Royal, director and past-president of the United Council on Welfare Fraud, from a June 25, 2026, hearing entitled "Combating Waste, Fraud, and Abuse in SNAP." SNAP is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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I. OPENING STATEMENT
Chairman, Ranking Member, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the
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Violence Free Minnesota Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Equal Access to Housing Protection
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Violence Free Minnesota, Minneapolis, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs Rule. The coalition contends that the proposed rule would undermine access to shelter and housing for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, in particular jeopardizing protections for transgender, nonbinary, and gender-nonconforming individuals.
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration From Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 14 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Virginia Joins Suit to Stop Trump Administration from Blocking Funding Addressing Homelessness
Attorney General Jay Jones, along with a coalition of other attorneys general, filed a suit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)'s unlawful funding changes. HUD is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in
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Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 12 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy readies for heat wave in the Upper Midwest
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 12, 2026) -Xcel Energy is preparing for extreme heat expected across the Dakotas, Minnesota and western Wisconsin starting today and continuing into Tuesday. Crews and operations teams are ready to safely respond and restore power if outages occur.
A strong ridge of high pressure is expected to bring widespr
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Xcel Energy ready for heat wave
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 13 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy ready for heat wave
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EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (July 13, 2026) -With an Extreme Heat Warning is in effect for much of western Wisconsin this week, Xcel Energy is ready to meet customers' energy needs and maintain reliable electric service across the Upper Midwest, including western Wisconsin.
Xcel Energy maintains a diverse energy mix and robust electric system to provide custo
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