Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today issued a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), in a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown.
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warne
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) from completing its merger with Warner Br
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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Blackburn Leads Colleagues in Urging Senate to Pass SAVE America Act Following President Trump's Address to the Nation
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'There is nothing objectionable about these measures.'
'If every state was like Tennessee, there would be no need for the SAVE America Act.'
'There is no other developed nation that leaves their election so vulnerable to fraud and manipulation.'
WASHINGTON, D.C. - To
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment June 2026
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - (19 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in June in 8 states, higher in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Thirteen states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 7 states had decreases, and 30 states and the District had little change. The national unempl
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo
The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today condemned online death threats directed at Hussam Ayloush, the organization's CEO and executive director of CAIR's Greater Los Angeles Area office (CA
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois posted the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Civil Rights Groups File Lawsuit Against the HHS for Withholding Information About Child Care Funding Restrictions
Lawsuit Seeks Correspondence Between Influencer Nick Shirley Whose Content Sparked the Administration's Attacks
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, civil rights groups filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for fail
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Additional Seventh Judicial District Candidates to Minn. Gov. Walz
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 22 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Additional Seventh Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz
The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is forwarding additional candidates to the Governor for consideration to fill two vacancies in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Luke Godzala and Laura Welle are joining the three candidates for two vacancies that will oc
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m.
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Congressional Progressive Caucus Shadow Hearing: July 22 at 8:30 a.m.
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National Nurses United (NNU) President Jamie Brown, RN, will testify at the Congressional Progressive Caucus' (CPC) shadow hearing, "Universal Healthcare: Now is the Time for Medicare for All," on Wednesday, July 22. NNU is the largest union of registered nurses, who see everyday how people cannot access
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Passes Bipartisan Bill to Fight Medical Provider Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Passes Bipartisan Bill to Fight Medical Provider Fraud
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WASHINGTON - The House unanimously passed a bipartisan bill led by Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) to strengthen protections for injured federal workers against fraudulent medical providers and improve government accountability.
The Putting Patients First by Strengthening Provider Accountability
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Construction Employment Increases In 33 States And D.C. From June 2025 To June 2026; 28 States And D.C. Add Construction Jobs From May To June
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Texas and Louisiana Have the Largest Number and Percent of 12-Month Increases, While California and New Hampshire Lag; New Mexico and Texas Top Monthly Gainers, While California and Montana Have the Largest Mont
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Consumer Federation of America, The National Consumers League, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation opposing the confirmation of Brien Lorenze and Karen Sessions to serve as commissione
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release:
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Consumer Groups Oppose Confirmation of Lorenze, Sessions as CPSC Commissioners
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Media Contact: Lisa McDonald, Vice President of Communications, 202-207-2829
Washington, DC - The National Consumers League, Consumer Federation of America, and 29 other stakeholders sent a letter to members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation opposing the con
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Durbin Denounces Recent Surge In Trump Administration's Cruel Campaign Against Immigrants
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Denounces Recent Surge In Trump Administration's Cruel Campaign Against Immigrants
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July 20, 2026
Durbin highlights reporting by the New York Times that the FBI has informed its agents around the country that they will no longer investigate alleged assaults by immigration agents
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Me
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EEOC Sues Slim Chickens Franchisee for Race and Sex Harassment and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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EEOC Sues Slim Chickens Franchisee for Race and Sex Harassment and Retaliation
Federal lawsuit says restaurant operator failed to stop a hostile work environment for a black female employee
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -TNT Chicken, Inc., operator of fried chicken fast food restaurants with the Slim Chickens brand, violated federal law when it subjected an employee at one of the company's Si
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Fifty-six Thompson Hine Lawyers Across 10 Markets and Nine Practices Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Thompson Hine, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Fifty-six Thompson Hine Lawyers Across 10 Markets and Nine Practices Recognized by Legal 500 City Elite
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Thompson Hine LLP is proud to announce that its lawyers from a broad array of practices have been recognized in key markets from coast to coast.
Legal 500 today announced its City Elite rankings for Minneapolis, Chicago, and Ohio (multi-city), adding to the rankings
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Finding the Art in Medicine
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 20 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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Finding the Art in Medicine
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Chai does not make things easy. Dr. Judith Peterson's artistic muse, an eight-year-old, long-haired cat, has inspired much of her work, especially the Power Grid Cat series.
This story was written by Karin Zhao, SSOM Class of 2029.
She describes Chai's hair being so long that when held, she sometimes can't tell where the fur ends and the cat begins.
Rather
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Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees
BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Wesleyan University posted the following news release:
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Five New Members Join Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees
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BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -Five new trustees were elected to the Illinois Wesleyan Board of Trustees at its May meeting.
Joining the Board in 2026 will be Justin Ahrens '94, Jason Dinges '98, Elizabeth Nohren '98, Jim Richter '93 and John Strosahl '89.
Justin Ahrens
Justin Ahrens earned his BFA in graphic design from Illinois Wesley
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Hassan, Shaheen Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Hassan, Shaheen Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are joining dozens of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Depart
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Shaheen, Hassan Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Following Fatal ICE Shootings, Shaheen, Hassan Join Colleagues in Renewing Demands to DHS for Civilian Protections, Greater Transparency
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) are joining dozens of their Senate colleagues in calling for stronger accountability measures for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. In a letter to Depar
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Grassley, Thune, Rounds Applaud as Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Advances in Senate
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley, Thune, Rounds Applaud as Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Advances in Senate
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WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) applauded the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for advancing bipartisan legislation to authorize a feasibility study for the proposed expansion of the Lewis and Clark Regional Water System.
The Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion
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HHS Defers More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Pending Review of High-Risk Claims in Crackdown on Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Defers More Than $1 Billion in Medicaid Payments to California, Minnesota Pending Review of High-Risk Claims in Crackdown on Fraud
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WASHINGTON-JULY 21, 2026- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) today deferred more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota as the states sub
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Jackson O'Brien Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Jackson O'Brien Appointed to Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission
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Fredrikson attorney Jackson G. O'Brien has been appointed to the Iowa Supreme Court Grievance Commission. O'Brien will serve a three-year term beginning July 2026.
The Grievance Commission hears the ethics complaints formally prosecuted by the Attorney Disciplinary Board and may dismiss, admonis
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a legal victory after the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision granting the motion for summary judgment and requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move fo
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Minnesota National Guard, Croatia Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Minnesota National Guard, Croatia Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership
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Minnesota and Croatia celebrated the 30th anniversary of their partnership through the National Guard Bureau's State Partnership Program during Exercise Combat Power 26, near Slunj, Croatia, June 29.
"This partnership is best measured not only in years, exercises or official milestones, but in people," said Nicole McGraw, U.S. ambassador t
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Montana State Receives $2.5 Million Grant for Simulation Labs in New Nursing Education Buildings
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BOZEMAN, MT, July 21, 2026 -Montana State University's (MSU) Mark and Robyn Jones College of Nursing received a $2.5 million grant this summer that will help outfit state-of-the-art simulation labs at all five of the college's locations.
The grant from The Leona M. and Harry B. He
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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National Women's Law Center Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSletter) -- The National Women's Law Center issued the following letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 6, 2026
VIA Email
The Honorable Chuck Grassley
Chair
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
135 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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The Honorable Dick Durbin
Ranking Member
U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary
711 Hart Senate Office Building
Washington, DC 20510
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Re: Nomination of Todd Blanc
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Puts $50,000 on the Line With the SCORE Challenge
MEDINA, Minnesota, July 22 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release:
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing Puts $50,000 on the Line with the SCORE Challenge
Any UTV driver who defeats the four RZR Factory Racing team vehicles and wins the UTV Overall at the SCORE Baja 400 will earn $50,000.
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Polaris RZR Factory Racing has spent the last three years helping push the Pro UTV class forward in
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Protect Our Care: "No Proof" - RFK Jr., Dr. Oz Punish Blue State Patients Over Unproven Medicaid Fraud While Ignoring The $2B in Fraud Trump Pardoned
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news on July 21, 2026:
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"No Proof": RFK Jr., Dr. Oz Punish Blue State Patients Over Unproven Medicaid Fraud While Ignoring The $2B in Fraud Trump Pardoned
Today, Trump Health Secretary RFK Jr and CMS Administrator Dr. Oz announced they're halting $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota and punishing poor patients in need over nothing but the "smell" of fraud for which they "offered no proof." In their latest
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, and H.R. 8981
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Lofgren's Opening Statement at Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, H.R. 8437, H.R. 9326, and H.R. 8981
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(Washington, DC) -Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology is holding a Full Committee Markup of H.R. 3168, National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Reauthorization Act of 2025 ; H.R. 8437, Geo POWER Act ; H.R. 9326, USA Act ; and H.R. 8981, SCA
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Read New Articles From NCFR's Scholarly Journals
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 22 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news on July 20, 2026:
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Read New Articles From NCFR's Scholarly Journals
Read 11 New Articles Published July 12-18
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Stay up to date on the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals -- Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JMF August
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Rep. Angie Craig Demands DOJ and SEC Investigate Trump's Insider Trading Subscription Service, "Truth API"
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Demands DOJ and SEC Investigate Trump's Insider Trading Subscription Service, "Truth API"
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig demanded that the Department of Justice (DOJ) and Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) investigate President Trump's media company, "Trump Media & Technology Group" ("TMTG"), for its latest plan to unveil a $100,000 insider trading
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Rep. Cisneros Joins Letter Demanding ICE Accountability for Unlawful Deaths
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Gilbert Ray Cisneros, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Cisneros Joins Letter Demanding ICE Accountability for Unlawful Deaths
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Washington, DC - Rep. Gil Cisneros joined a letter with nearly 200 Democratic colleagues demanding ICE be held accountable through an independent investigation into the unlawful deaths of recent victims in Maine and Texas.
"ICE is out of control and wreaking chaos on our communities, enough is enough. A single
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Report From Royal Australian & New Zealand College of Psychiatrists: RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- RANZCP Faculty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: A Call to Action on the CAP Workforce - A report from Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists - July 2026 (16 pages)
Here are excerpts
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Table of Contents:
Executive Summary ... 4
Key Findings ... 4
Key Recommendations ... 4
The Scale of the Need ... 5
1.1. Mental health disorders are common and starting earlier ... 5
1.2. More young people need care ... 5
1.3. Suicide and self-har
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
CEDARVILLE, Ohio, July 21 -- Cedarville University posted the following news:
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Rocketry Team Finishes Third at Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition
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by Mark D. Weinstein, Executive Director of Public Relations
Cedarville University's Student Launch Team placed third overall at the 2026 Space Grant Midwest High-Power Rocketry Competition, earning recognition for engineering innovation, technical excellence and Christ-centered leadership.
Competing against 16 collegiate teams from
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
NEW YORK, July 21 -- The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust posted the following news release:
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Rosebud Sioux Tribe to Build $4.6M Behavioral Health Treatment Facility
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ROSEBUD, S.D., July 21, 2026 -The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is planning to build a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, expanding access for the Sicangu Lakota Oyate to community-led mental health, suicide prevention, crisis intervention and substance use treatment services.
The new 8,4
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Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford reinvests more than $1B to strengthen rural care
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As the nation's largest rural nonprofit health system, Sanford Health serves communities where patients often face unique challenges, including provider shortages, longer travel distances for care and higher rates of chronic disease. Through investments in subsidized health services, uncompensated care, workforce deve
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Senator Blunt Rochester Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Leads Entire Senate Democratic Caucus in Resolution Recognizing Black Women's Equal Pay Day
Today, U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in introducing a resolution honoring Black Women's Equal Pay Day. In the United States, Black women in the workforce are paid just 63cents for every dollar pai
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The Physician Who Never Stopped Learning
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 21 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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The Physician Who Never Stopped Learning
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Dr. Marc Dvoracek, associate professor in the University of South Dakota Sanford School of Medicine, is no stranger to change.
This story was written by Areej Nazir, SSOM Class of 2029.
Born in San Antonio, Texas, with a father in the U.S. Army, he spent his early years bouncing between Alabama, Georgia, South Korea and West Germany before eventu
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Thune, Rounds Legislation to Advance Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Approved by Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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Thune, Rounds Legislation to Advance Lewis and Clark Water Expansion Project Approved by Committee
U.S. Sens. John Thune (R-S.D.) and Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) applauded the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources for passing their legislation on Thursday, July 16, that would authorize a feasibility study for the proposed expansion of the Lewis and Clark Regi
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Tropical Storm Bertha Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues to Prepare for Potential Impacts Across Greater Houston Area
HOUSTON, Texas, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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Tropical Storm Bertha Update: CenterPoint Energy Continues to Prepare for Potential Impacts Across Greater Houston Area
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Additional CenterPoint preparations underway as the hottest temperatures of the year so far may impact equipment in some areas on Tuesday and Wednesday ahead of any potential tropical impacts later in the week
Key actions taken to date: activating Emergency Oper
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UTA names Hollywood director to film professorship
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 21 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA names Hollywood director to film professorship
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As North Texas continues to expand its film and television industry, The University of Texas at Arlington is bringing accomplished Hollywood television director Rachel Raimist into the classroom this fall.
Dr. Raimist has been appointed the Morgan Woodward Distinguished Professor of Film and Video in the Department of Art and Ar
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Wash. State Health Dept.: State Revokes, Suspends Licenses, Certifications, Registrations of Health Care Providers
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 22 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other stat
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