Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
AFPI California and Minnesota Back HHS Move to Verify $1 Billion in Medicaid Claims
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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AFPI California and Minnesota Back HHS Move to Verify $1 Billion in Medicaid Claims
The America First Policy Institute's (AFPI) California and Minnesota chapters today released the following statements after the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) deferred more than $1 billion in federal Medicaid payments to the two states, including roughly $867.5 million to Cali
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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, AG C
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that st
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Americans for Tax Reform: Left-Wing Advocacy Groups Push Counterproductive $65M Tobacco & Nicotine Tax Hike in Nevada
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by Sean Rowen:
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Left-Wing Advocacy Groups Push Counterproductive $65M Tobacco & Nicotine Tax Hike in Nevada
Left-wing anti-tobacco advocacy groups are urging Nevada lawmakers to nearly double the state's cigarette tax while increasing taxes on vaping products, nicotine pouches, and other tobacco products ahead of the 2027 legislative session.
The proposal was presented to the Legislature's Joint Interim Stan
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, rep
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial over
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in dr
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June,
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
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July 21, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not natu
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
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In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N
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Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products while protecting Kentucky farmers, enhancing consumer
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Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release:
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Barrasso: Democrats Want to Raise Taxes and Protect Fraud
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" Working families are overtaxed. Fraud is already out of control. Democrats will make life less affordable. That is not what the American people want."
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) today spoke about how the Working Families Tax Cuts law cuts taxes and fights fraud. In contrast, Democrats are fighting to
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Bee Appointed to American Legacy Theatre Board of Trustees
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bee Appointed to American Legacy Theatre Board of Trustees
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Taft Cincinnati partner Greg Bee was recently appointed to the American Legacy Theatre's Board of Trustees. As a board member, Bee will support the organization's mission to generate inviting, reimagined theatrical experiences for all people to have a voice in enriching society.
For more information or to get involved wi
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Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Blunt Rochester Reintroduce Bill to Connect Workers with Higher Wages
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) reintroduced the Better Jobs through Evidence and Innovation Act to expand funding for evidence-based and innovative workforce development programs to ensure that workers have the skills needed to compete in a 21st-cent
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Bethel University Launches Master's in Speech-language Pathology Program
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 -- Bethel University issued the following news:
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Bethel launches master's in speech-language pathology program
Bethel will launch a new Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology program in summer 2027, expanding its speech-language pathology offerings and creating a new pathway for students preparing to serve in schools, healthcare settings, clinics, and communities.
By Macey Heath, social media content specialist
The new Master of Science in Speech-La
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Fargo May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Fargo, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.95 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that higher paying
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Grand Forks May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Grand Forks, ND-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.80 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that hi
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BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on Occupational Employment and Wages in Sioux Falls May 2025
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- Occupational Employment and Wages in Sioux Falls May 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - July 22, 2026
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Workers in the Sioux Falls, SD-MN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $29.03 in May 2025, compared to the nationwide average of $33.54, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that hi
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Brooklyn Law School Professors Lead Discussions at Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference
BROOKLYN, New York, July 22 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Brooklyn Law School Professors Lead Discussions at Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference
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Professors Irene Ten Cate, Joy Kanwar, Alissa Bauer, Maria Termini, and Danielle Tully created a strong presence for Brooklyn Law School at the Legal Writing Institute Biennial Conference.
Professors in Brooklyn Law School's nationally recognized legal writing program shared their scholarship, teaching, and legal
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Catholic League Issues Commentary: Amnesty International's Idea of Rights
NEW YORK, July 23 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on July 22, 2026, by President Bill Donohue:
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AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL'S IDEA OF RIGHTS
When we think about human rights, we think about the right of individuals to live freely, without undue restrictions. Reasonable people can disagree about what constitutes "
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: More Transparency is Needed About the 1 in 4 Chronically Absent Minnesota Students
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 22 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by public safety policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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More transparency is needed about the 1 in 4 chronically absent Minnesota students
Today, the majority of Minnesota students cannot read or do math at grade level. One strong contributor is the fact that many students don't attend class.
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CenterPoint Energy Ready to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms across the Greater Houston Area today, while Continuing to Prepare for potential impacts from now Tropical Storm Bertha
HOUSTON, Texas, July 22 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy Ready to Respond to Impacts of Extreme Heat and Isolated Thunderstorms across the Greater Houston Area today, while Continuing to Prepare for potential impacts from now Tropical Storm Bertha
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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the region with temperatures expected to reach as high as 104 degrees and a heat indices up to 115 degree
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Corps of Engineers recognizes Hudson, Wisconsin, resident
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 22 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers recognizes Hudson, Wisconsin, resident
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, selected Hudson, Wisconsin, resident Kevin Hanson as one of its four 2025 Civil Servants of the Year.
The St. Paul District presents this award annually to employees who have distinguished themselves through sustained, superior performance
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Corps of Engineers selects Hastings, Minnesota, resident for national award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers selects Hastings, Minnesota, resident for national award
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters selected Aaron Mikonowicz, St. Paul District senior landscape architect and Hastings, Minnesota, resident, as its 2026 recipient of the Landscape Architect of the Year.
Each year, USACE recognizes employees and teams' contribut
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CWA Report Finds AT&T-BlackRock Joint Venture Gigapower Plagued by Deployment Delays, Missed Targets, and Litigation
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] (TNSrep) -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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New CWA Report Finds AT&T-BlackRock Joint Venture Gigapower Plagued by Deployment Delays, Missed Targets, and Litigation
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A new report released today by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) has revealed that Gigapower-the joint venture launched by AT&T and private equity investment giant BlackRock to build fiber broadband networks-appears to be fail
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Discover Boating June 2026 Health Score Index -- What to Know
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, July 23 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Discover Boating June 2026 Health Score Index -- What to Know
June's Health Score Index shows strong participation, awareness and consumer engagement trends despite a lower overall score, helping dealers better understand how future boating demand is developing.
HSI Data: Participation increased, awareness remained strong and consumer engagement improved despite ongoing mark
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Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Energy & Natural Resources Attorney Riley Conlin Rejoins Fredrikson
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Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Riley A. Conlin as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources, Energy Regulation & Permitting and Energy Transition & Decarbonization groups in the Minneapolis office.
Conlin is a seasoned energy lawyer who brings a comprehensive understanding of the industr
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Effective September 15, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 23 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by partner Beth E. Carlson and associate Jaya Venkateswaran:
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DHS Final Rule Ending Duration of Status Effective September 15, 2026
Critical Changes for F-1 Students, J-1 Exchange Visitors, and I Representatives of Foreign Information Media
At a Glance
* DHS is ending Duration of Status for F-1, J-1, and I nonimmigrants and replacing it with fixed admission
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Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Applauds House Passage of FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the U.S. House of Representatives' passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 :
"From improving service member quality of life to strengthening American
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Finstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Votes to Keep Government Funded, Protect Full-Year Appropriations Process with Clean Continuing Resolution
Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) released a statement following today's passage of H.R. 9770, Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027, legislation that extends government funding at current levels with a continuing resolution (CR) through December 4, 2026:
"The House Committee on Appropr
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GIFFORDS Law Center and Everytown Law unveil gun industry accountability tracker
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release:
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GIFFORDS Law Center and Everytown Law unveil gun industry accountability tracker
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NEW YORK - GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence and Everytown Law have unveiled a first-of-its-kind online tracker documenting more than ten years of lawsuits filed against gun-industry defendants. This new resource pulls back the curtain on the nat
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Global Locust Initiative Urges USDA To Prioritize Biopesticide Metarhizium Acridum For Sustainable Grasshopper And Mormon Cricket Management
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 20, 2026
Mr. William D. Wesela, APHIS National Grasshopper and Mormon Cricket Policy Manager
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)
Docket No. APHIS-2026-0628
Electronically submitted to: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov
Re: Notice of Intent To Prep
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Hammond III, Hicks, Hupfer, and Johnson Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 List
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Hammond III, Hicks, Hupfer, and Johnson Named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 List
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Taft attorneys John R. Hammond III, Bob Hicks, Kyle Hupfer, and Lacy Johnson have been named to IBJ Media's Indiana 250 list of honorees for 2026. The annual list recognizes the most influential and impactful business and community leaders across Indiana.
Hammond III is a partner in Taft's Public Affai
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Justice Dept. Notes The Open Group Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants.
The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris,
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Justice Dept. Notes Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Undersea Technology Innovation Consortium (UTIC) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing, dated Jan. 8, 2026, adds 18 members and records 32 withdrawals. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants.
The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Oper
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Library Announces 2026 Music Commissions From Koussevitzky Foundation
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news:
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Library Announces 2026 Music Commissions from Koussevitzky Foundation
The Serge Koussevitzky Music Foundation in the Library of Congress has awarded commissions for new musical works to six composers. The commissions are granted jointly by the foundation and the performing organizations that will present the world premiere of each work.
Winning composers for 2026 and the groups co-sponsoring their commissions are
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Bro
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important ste
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Minn. Agriculture Dept. Reminds Public to Submit Comments on Neonicotinoid-Treated Seed Rules
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
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The MDA Reminds Public to Submit Comments on Neonicotinoid-Treated Seed Rules
Comments must be received by July 31 for consideration
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) is reminding the public that the deadline is approaching to submit comments on whether current rules sufficiently protect natural resources from contamination allegedly associated with neonicotinoid treated cr
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Mizzou-led Team Selected for U.S. Department of Energy's Inaugural Genesis Mission
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 23 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou-led team selected for U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Genesis Mission
A University of Missouri-led research team has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy's inaugural Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery. The project is entitled "Toward a U.S. Institute for Cell Design: AI-Driven Computer-Re
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Nurses at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation enter second week of ULP strike, call on employer to end delays and negotiate a fair first contract
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release:
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Nurses at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation enter second week of ULP strike, call on employer to end delays and negotiate a fair first contract
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Nurses at Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation returned to the bargaining table today prepared to make meaningful progress toward a fair first contract. Instead of productive negotiations they were met with comments from Hazelden lea
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Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Omar, Pocan, Co-Chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus Slam Trump's Immoral Defense Budget
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WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI), co-chairs of the Defense Spending Reduction Caucus, released the following statement on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA):
"Today, we voted NO on the National Defense Authorization Act because Congress cannot contin
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Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Hemp
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Hemp
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Minnesota's hemp industry supports 3,400 jobs,132 licensed growers, 96 processors and over 2,000 retailers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Angie Craig (D-MN-02) introduced legislation alongside Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-06) to create a comprehensive regulatory fra
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Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Craig Statement Ahead of Vote Against the National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative Angie Craig released the following statement ahead of her vote against the Republican-led National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
"While I appreciate that there are many important provisions in this legislation that I wholeheartedly support, like a pay raise for our t
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Reps. Garcia, Bonamici, Omar and Correa Introduce the Right to Learn Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Garcia, Bonamici, Omar and Correa Introduce the Right to Learn Act
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WASHINGTON D.C. - Today, Representative Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04), alongside Representatives Ilhan Omar (MN-05), Lou Correa (CA-46), and Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) introduced the Right to Learn Act, legislation designed to provide resources and support for students, families, and school communities impacted by immigration en
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Sandifer Appointed to Emory Alumni Board
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Sandifer Appointed to Emory Alumni Board
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Taft Atlanta of counsel Marcus Sandifer has been appointed to the Emory University Alumni Board. The board serves as a representative voice for Emory University alumni, advising the university's division of Advancement and Alumni Engagement and supporting its mission to strengthen connections among alumni and the university. Sandifer earned
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Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Detroit Lakes to offer MRI services
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DETROIT LAKES, Minn. - Sanford Detroit Lakes is bringing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to Detroit Lakes.
Beginning on Wednesday, July 22, outpatient MRI services will be available at Sanford MRI Services (formerly Community MRI Services), 1252 Washington Ave., Suite 2.
"This new location expands access to specialty imaging,
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Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Sanford Health to host Safe Kids Safety Day, July 29
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Health and Safe Kids Bismarck-Mandan are teaming up with local agencies to host a Safety Day July 29 from 1-5 p.m. outside the North Dakota State Capitol grounds.
Families are invited to have fun and learn about weather safety, bicycle safety, medication safety, safe sleep and more. A bounce hou
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Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise: House Republicans Are Delivering Results While Democrats Continue to Obstruct
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today on the House floor, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) contrasted House Republicans' record of lowering costs, strengthening border security, combatting fraud, and advancing election integrity with Democrats' continued opposition to those priorities. Leader Scalise also pointe
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Grills SBA on How Trump's New 50% Tariffs on Canada Will Affect Small Businesses
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after President Trump announced a new 50% tariff on Canadian imports, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03), a member of the House Small Business Committee, confronted Small Business Administration (SBA) Associate Administrator Paul Fitzpatrick on how these new
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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Utility Merger would Require BlackRock to be Broken Apart, According to FERC Filing
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Utility Merger would Require BlackRock to be Broken Apart, According to FERC Filing
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BlackRock's attempt to acquire Indiana-based utility AES would require the financial giant to be broken up into smaller entities, according to a complaint filed today at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission by Public Citizen, Private Equity Stakeholder Project, and Citizens Action Coalition of Indiana.
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Virginia Tech: Unprecedented $20 Million Gift Made to School of Architecture
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Unprecedented $20 million gift made to School of Architecture
The largest ever estate gift in support of the school was committed by Professor Emeritus Salahuddin Choudhury and his wife, May.
By Albert Raboteau
When Charles Burchard recruited Salahuddin Choudhury to Virginia Tech, he couldn't offer a fancy office or big budget.
Instead, the first dean of what is now the College of Architecture, Arts, and Desig
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Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy Completes Sherco Solar Phase 3
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CLEAR LAKE, Minn., (July 21, 2026) -Xcel Energy announced the completion of Sherco Solar Phase 3, marking another major milestone in the company's transformation of a retiring coal plant into a major renewable energy hub.
Located near the existing Sherco plant in Becker, Sherco Solar is the largest solar facility in Minnesota and one of
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Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation
WASHINGTON, July 21 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Yankton County Sheriff's Deputies Vote Unanimously for Teamsters Representation
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(YANKTON, S.D.) - Sheriff's deputies in Yankton County, South Dakota, have voted unanimously to join Teamsters Local 120.
"Those who protect and serve our communities deserve the protection of a strong union,"
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