Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
Allina Health unveils Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [Category: BizHospital -- Allina Health, a nonprofit health care system that serves Minnesota and western Wisconsin preventing and treating illness and improving the health of individuals, families and communities, issued the following news release:
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Allina Health unveils Richard M. Schulze Surgical and Critical Care Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital
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Allina Health will begin providing care to patients at the new center on Aug. 29, 2026
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Ameriprise Advances AI Innovation Across the Advisor and Client Experience With $1B Annual Spend on Technology and AI Capabilities
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Ameriprise Advances AI Innovation Across the Advisor and Client Experience with $1B Annual Spend on Technology and AI Capabilities
Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today highlighted its continued advancement of the firm's artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities, building on years of investment a
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CONGRESSWOMAN BETTY McCOLLUM INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH RESOLUTION
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN BETTY McCOLLUM INTRODUCES BIPARTISAN DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH RESOLUTION
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), along with Rep. Glenn "GT" Thompson (R, PA-15), re-introduced a bipartisan resolution today recognizing July as Disability Pride Month. This resolution highlights the importance of inclusion and increased accessibility for the disability community. The
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Cornell: New Americans begin their journey as US citizens
ITHACA, New York, July 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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'Welcome home': New Americans begin their journey as US citizens
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Vardan Khachatryan and Lilit Abrahayan, his wife, did not plan to stay in the U.S. when they left Armenia in 2016 and moved to Virginia for his new position as a physics researcher. "It was not in our plan A or plan B," Khachatryan said.
But that changed in 2018, when they moved to Ithaca.
He had been hired as a research associate at the Cornel
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Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase
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Education Commission of the States: 'A Playbook for State Policymakers and Place-Based Partnerships'
DENVER, Colorado, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Education Commission of the States issued the following report on July 2, 2026, by Heena Kuwayama, Lauren Peisach, and Zeke Perez Jr. entitled "A Playbook for State Policymakers and Place-Based Partnerships."
Here are excerpts:
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To address cross-continuum issues in education (e.g., chronic absenteeism, student health challenges, workforce demands, etc.), state policymakers are considering cradle-to-career and place-based learning solutions based
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 27, 2026, by counsel Anna M. Behrmann, associate Mihajlo Gasic and partners Matthew R. Levy and Kathy L. Osborn:
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DOJ Returns to Targeted Second Request Investigations, Publishes Model Timing Agreement
Streamlined Process Signals Continued Pro-Business Approach to Merger Review under the Second Trump Administration
At a Glance
* On July 23, 2026, the DOJ announced it
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Faegre Drinker: Reducing Barriers to Out-Of-State Pediatric Care Through the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Reducing Barriers to Out-Of-State Pediatric Care Through the Accelerating Kids' Access to Care Act
Health Affairs Forefront
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Faegre Drinker Consulting Principal Nick Manetto co-authored an article for the Health Affairs Forefront blog with Joshua Greenberg, vice president for government relations at Boston Children's Hospital, examining how implementation of the Accelerating Kid
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Johnson Named a 2026 Laureate for Junior Achievement's Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Johnson Named a 2026 Laureate for Junior Achievement's Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame
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Taft's Lacy Johnson has been named a 2026 Laureate for Junior Achievement's Central Indiana Business Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor recognizes visionary leadership and a lasting impact on our community. Johnson will be inducted along with David Barrett, chairman, president, and CEO o
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General to provide Minnesota with the necessary resources and support for postal operations impacted by wildfires.
"We have heard from constituents who are concerned
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins SCOTUS Brief Supporting Responsible and Informed Hazardous Waste Disposal
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins SCOTUS Brief Supporting Responsible and Informed Hazardous Waste Disposal
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed today before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste.
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Minn. Agriculture Dept.: $5 Million Available for Soil Health Equipment Grants
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 28 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
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$5 Million Available for Soil Health Equipment Grants
Farmers, Tribes, producer groups, and local governments can apply for cost share funding to purchase or retrofit soil building equipment
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) will open applications on Aug. 3 for the next round of Soil Health Financial Assistance Program Grants, which help producers and partners purchase or r
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Minn. Natural Resources Dept. Seeks Public Input on Leech Lake Fisheries Management Plan
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 28 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release:
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Minnesota DNR seeks public input on Leech Lake Fisheries Management Plan
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources invites people interested in Leech Lake fisheries management to share their thoughts on a draft update of the fisheries management plan for the lake.
The Minnesota DNR last updated the Leech Lake Fisheries Management Plan in 2021, and in the new plan, the ag
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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North Dakota DFA Teamsters Authorize Strike
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Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org
(FARGO, N.D.) - Over 100 members of Teamsters Local 120 at Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, N.D., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike as they fight for fair wages, better health care, a pension, and a variety of worker protecti
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Rep. Angie Craig Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect TPS, Fight Trump's Attacks on Immigrants
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Helps Introduce Legislation to Protect TPS, Fight Trump's Attacks on Immigrants
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EAGAN, MN - U.S. Representative Angie Craig recently joined Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL-25) in introducing legislation to protect Temporary Protected Statuses (TPS) and fight President Trump's continued attacks on our nation's immigrants.
The Temporary Protected Status Review Act would requi
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Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise's Summer Update: Key House Republican Wins of 2026
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) released the following statement and accompanying summary of House Republican legislative victories showcasing the Conference's record of delivering results for the American people during the first half of 2026:
"House Republicans entered this year committed to building on t
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Chairman Paul Issues Opening Statement at Hearing on Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America":
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In my office, I keep a clock that measures our national debt in real time. This morning that clock stood at nearly $40 trillion.
Washington taxes the American people. Washington borrows against our grandchildren's future earnings. Then Washington sends b
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Student starts campus' first student drum circle
MORRIS, Minnesota, July 27 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news:
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Student starts campus' first student drum circle
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The drum circle is central to powwow and Native American ceremonies, providing the rhythm and music for dances and songs. But the Native American tradition of drumming and singing is more than a performing art. Its significance plays a vital role in cultural identity, spiritual connection, and healing.
"We consider the drum to be the heartbe
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Taft Chicago Hosts Reception Honoring Chairman Gilbert Villegas
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Chicago Hosts Reception Honoring Chairman Gilbert Villegas
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Taft Chicago's Land Use and Public Affairs teams were pleased to host a reception welcoming Chairman Gilbert Villegas following his appointment as Chairman of the City of Chicago Committee on Zoning, Landmarks and Building Standards.
The event brought together leaders from Chicago's real estate, development, architec
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Va. A.G. Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding
New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specif
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the
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Winona State Named Among America's Best-Value Public Universities
WINONA, Minnesota, July 28 -- Winona State University issued the following news:
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Winona State Named Among America's Best-Value Public Universities
Winona State University has been recognized as one of America's Best-Value Public Universities in a new 2026 national study by SmartAsset, earning a place among the top 50 public institutions in the country and standing as the only Minnesota university included in the ranking.
SmartAsset evaluated more than 500 public colleges and universiti
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release:
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WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act
There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill.
For a on
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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy to meet growing energy needs across Texas and New Mexico
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AMARILLO, Texas (July 27, 2026) -As communities and businesses across Texas and New Mexico continue to grow, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) has selected a proposed portfolio of new power generation projects designed to provide reliable power, manage costs and deliver long-term customer value.
The proposed portfolio i
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