Public Policy Tipoffs Involving North Dakota
'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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AbilityOne Proposes Procurement List Changes for Army, Defense Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled proposed adding one service and removing multiple products and services from the procurement list.
Comments are due by Aug. 29, 2026.
The proposed addition would make subsistence prime vendor services for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Air National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap a mandatory AbilityOne procurement, with Opportunity Center Inc. designated as the nonprofit provider.
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Armstrong appoints Walsh County State's Attorney Kelley Cole to Northeast Judicial District judgeship
BISMARCK, North Dakota, July 30 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news:
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Armstrong appoints Walsh County State's Attorney Kelley Cole to Northeast Judicial District judgeship
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BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Walsh County State's Attorney Kelley Cole to an open judgeship in the Northeast Judicial District, effective Aug. 17.
Cole has served as state's attorney in Walsh County since October 2017, having been appointed to the position in
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
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July 29, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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#Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams
At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
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(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award
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"Technology is now central to how rural health systems expand access, improve outcomes and reimagine care delivery," Reimer said. "At Sanford Health, our work is focused on using digital innovation, data and artificial intelligence responsibly to bring care closer to patients, support clinicians and close gaps that are
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Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Climate resilience planning in Rhode Island and the U.S. Virgin Islands
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With the rate of global sea level rise doubling over the past three decades and 25% more people exposed to floods than in 2000, climate change has caused significant planning challenges for cities.
Master of City Planning students learn how to address such difficulties in the Climate Resilience Studio course that Wei
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Corps of Engineers Western Area Office team receives national award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers Western Area Office team receives national award
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters named the St. Paul District Western Area Office, located in Fargo, North Dakota, as its "2026 Quality Team of the Year."
Each year, USACE recognizes employees and teams' contributions of excellence in performance, leadership, professio
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Cramer Announces Nearly $1.8 Million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards to North Dakota
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Cramer Announces Nearly $1.8 Million in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Awards to North Dakota
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded $1,898,824 to organizations in North Dakota to support substance abuse and mental health services, food and drug research, and addiction research. U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) announced the following a
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Backs Legislative Package to Target Fraud
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Washington, D.C.-U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined in co-sponsoring S. 4952, the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive anti-fraud legislative package that would recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars and stop fraudsters. Led by Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), the legislation is projected to save taxpayers $240 billion if enacted.
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Defense Health Agency Deputy Director Smith Testifies Before Senate Armed Services Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel released the following testimony by U.S. Navy Rear Adm. David J. Smith (ret.), deputy director of the Defense Health Agency, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "The TRICARE Pharmacy Program":
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Chairman Tuberville, Ranking Member Warren, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify before you today, alongside my distinguished colleagues from the private sector. I am here t
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid also created a dust cloud that insulated Earth, 'charbroiling' Cretaceous creatures
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 28 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Dinosaur-killing asteroid also created a dust cloud that insulated Earth, 'charbroiling' Cretaceous creatures
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Sixty-six million years ago, an asteroid about the size of Mount Everest smacked into Earth near where the Yucatan Peninsula is today. That impact created the Chicxulub crater and may have knocked out about three-quarters of all living species -including most of the din
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FAA Corrects Thedford Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Coordinates for Area Navigation Routes T-285, T-286
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule correcting the published geographic coordinates of the Thedford, Nebraska, Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range/Distance Measuring Equipment (VOR/DME) in the legal descriptions of United States Area Navigation (RNAV) Routes T-285 and T-286.
The amendment becomes effective at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026.
FAA said the action follows a third-party survey that found th
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Issues Beige Book on on July 15, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on July 15, 2026:
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Summary of Economic Activity
Economic activity increased slightly in the Ninth District since the previous report. Employment grew moderately, while wage growth was modest to moderate. Prices increased moderately, and input price pressures remained elevated. Growth was noted in services, construction, commercial real estate, and manufacturing. Consumer spending, residential r
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Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak applauds Committee passage of bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act
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Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-N.D.) was among the 52 members of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee who unanimously passed the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) this week.
The legislation directs utilities to protect American families and small businesses from increase
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Fedorchak Fails to Fight for North Dakotans Again as Trump-Vance Admin Raises Drug Prices on Seniors
FARGO, North Dakota, July 30 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release:
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Fedorchak fails to fight for North Dakotans again as Trump-Vance Admin raises drug prices on seniors
FARGO - The Trump-Vance Administration announced they will end Medicare Part D subsidies, which are used by tens of millions of older or disabled Americans. These Biden-era subsidies are overwhelmingly popular and have helped bring down healthcare costs. In 2025, about 33,000 North Da
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in
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Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky
FREDERICK, Maryland, July 27 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association posted the following news release:
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Flight Instructor Wins AOPA Sweepstakes Aviat Husky
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Almquist graduated from the University of North Dakota in 2026 with a degree in commercial aviation and aviation safety, and she is currently a flight instructor at the school.
"We always try to surprise the winners and give our sweepstakes airplanes away in person," said AOPA Senior Vice President of
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Food and Water Watch: Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion
If built, West River mega-dairy would be Minnesota's largest, producing over 200 million gallons of waste, 66,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually
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St. Paul, MN -- Today, Food & Water Watch and the Land Stewardship Project sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over the s
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Fredrikson Receives 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work
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Fredrikson was honored with a 2026 Community Impact Award for Pro Bono Work from Twin Cities Business. The firm was recognized for its contributions to Mid-Minnesota Legal Aid's (MMLA) work supporting immigration detainees held in facilities throughout Minnesota and the country.
The Community Impact
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
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AMARILLO, Texas (July 30, 2026) -About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display. The annual event highlights the work line crews perform every day to maintain critical
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here.
"America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can re
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Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- FarmSTAND posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion
If built, West River mega-dairy would be Minnesota's largest, producing over 200 million gallons of waste, 66,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually
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Today, Food & Water Watch and the Land Stewardship Project sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over the state's June 23 decision to forg
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release:
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History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines
As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia an
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Designating August 1 as Gold Star Children's Day
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Hoeven: Senate Passes Resolution Designating August 1 as Gold Star Children's Day
Senator John Hoeven joined Senators Roger Wicker, (R-Miss.) and Mark Kelly, (D-Ariz.) in marking the passage of a Senate resolution they introduced designating August 1, 2026, as Gold Star Children's Day, which recognizes the children of fallen service members.
America's Gold Star tradition began in
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Immersive Course Places Clinical Psychology Students in Jails and on the Witness Stand
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 28 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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Immersive Course Places Clinical Psychology Students in Jails and on the Witness Stand
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At Sam Houston State University, members of the faculty, staff and student body often come together to support students who are preparing to enter the workforce through experiential learning. One such case is Mary Conroy's forensic assessment course.
Dedicated to providing the most in-depth training and advancing
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Independent Petroleum Association of America: Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued the following news release on July 29, 2026, with Western Energy Alliance:
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Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy Alliance today welcomed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of legislation to extend a successful program that funds oil and natural gas permitting activities on federal lands, b
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in Southeast Minnesota
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 29 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news:
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MDA Expands Ag Weather Network in Southeast Minnesota
New stations strengthen data coverage for crop health, soil management, and water conservation
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The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has expanded the Minnesota Ag Weather Network (MAWN) with the launch of two weather stations in Southeast Minnesota. The stations, located outside Peterson in Fillmore County and Mabel in Houst
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Minnesota Power Breaks Ground on Boswell Solar in Cohasset, a Large Solar Array to Serve the Company's Local Customers
DULUTH, Minnesota, July 27 -- Minnesota Power, a division of Allete, issued the following news release:
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Minnesota Power breaks ground on Boswell Solar in Cohasset, a large solar array to serve the company's local customers
Minnesota Power celebrated the start of construction on the Boswell Solar project, an 85- megawatt solar energy facility that will bring more local renewable energy to northern Minnesota while building on the long-standing prominent role of the Boswell Energy Center s
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam
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NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor earns national policy award
FARGO, North Dakota, July 31 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor earns national policy award
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The NDSU Agricultural Trade Monitor earned the Bruce Gardner Memorial Prize for Applied Policy Analysis from the Agricultural & Applied Economics Association. Sandro Steinbach, NDSU Farmers Union Endowed Professor of Agribusiness and Applied Economics and Shawn Arita, NDSU associate professor, accepted the honor at the AAEA Awards & Fell
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NDSU students to embark on week-long travel experience during Bison to the Bakken
FARGO, North Dakota, July 30 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU students to embark on week-long travel experience during Bison to the Bakken
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Undergraduate and graduate students will soon head west for an immersive learning experience designed to connect classroom knowledge with real-world opportunities across North Dakota's energy sector.
As part of the Bison to the Bakken program, a three-credit experiential learning opportunity, students will travel
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Commends Chair Gov. Stitt and Bipartisan Work to Reignite the American Dream
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Stitt caps yearlong NGA initiative focused on advancing education, entrepreneurship and energy
OKLAHOMA CITY - Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt this evening joined governors from across the country recognize the progress made through his work as National Governors Associati
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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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Project on Government Oversight Acting VP Hedtler-Gaudette Testifies Before Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice-president of policy and government affairs at the Project on Government Oversight, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America":
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Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee: It is my pleasure to testify before you today and to share ideas on how to address the issue of waste, fraud, abus
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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Rural Economies Are Benefiting from the RFS
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 28 [Category: Energy] -- Clean Fuels Alliance America posted the following news release:
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Rural Economies Are Benefiting from the RFS
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By Donnell Rehagen, CEO
Investments our industry made over the last several years to increase U.S. biomass-based diesel capacity and oilseed processing are at the center of the final 2026-2027 RFS Rule. Crucially, EPA recognizes the potential for additional investments and economic growth in rural America following the hi
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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Schaub Extended, Garcia to Reds Org: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 31 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Schaub Extended, Garcia to Reds Org: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Streaking Milkmen take East Lead, Overall Top Record, Lauded by Press as 'Fun for the Entire Family,' Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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A three-year extension of the contract of league Commissioner Joshua Schaub and the tran
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
WASHINGTON, July 27 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Expands Rural Small Business Opportunities with New Cooperative Interstate Shipment Program for Meat Processors with Addition of Georgia
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Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins and the State of Georgia have finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment (CIS) agreement, which provides an opportunity for participating state-inspected meat processors
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
AGENDA
Legislation
1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress;
2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025;
3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025;
4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act;
5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
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UND selected for inaugural U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission project
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, July 27 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release:
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UND selected for inaugural U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission project
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The University of North Dakota has been selected for the inaugural cohort of projects supported by the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission, making UND the only institution in North Dakota chosen to participate in the national initiative.
The project, led by Jielun Zhang, assistant professor in the
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University of Cincinnati: Ultra-SLP Conference Unites Experts to Advance Ultrasound for Speech and Swallowing
CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 28 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Building community
Ultra-SLP Conference unites experts to advance ultrasound for speech and swallowing
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For nearly three decades, researchers at the University of Cincinnati have been advancing the understanding and application of ultrasound technology in clinical speech-language pathology.
In July, the university increased its commitment to furthering the field by co-hosting, in partnership with Ci
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University of Virginia Report: Nation's Population Growth is Slowing
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 28 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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UVA report: Nation's population growth is slowing
By Bryan McKenzie, bkm4s@virginia.edu
An estimated 370 million people will live in the United States in 2050, with more than 40% living in the South, according to national and 50-state population projections recently released by the University of Virginia's Weldon Cooper Center for Public Service.
The study shows the nation's
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USDA Invests $52 Million in 19 Projects to Expand Wildlife Conservation, Outdoor Access
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Invests $52 Million in 19 Projects to Expand Wildlife Conservation, Outdoor Access
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(Washington, D.C., July 31, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $52 million in 19 projects to increase public access to private lands for wildlife-dependent recreation while benefiting farmers, ranchers and private landowners. Through the Voluntary
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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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Western Energy Alliance: Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
DENVER, Colorado, July 30 -- Western Energy Alliance issued the following news release on July 29, 2026, with Independent Petroleum Association of America:
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Energy Permitting Reauthorization Clears Key Senate Hurdle
Western Energy Alliance and the Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) today welcomed the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee's approval of legislation to extend a successful program that funds oil and natural gas permitting activities on federal lands,
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Widespread Lithium Found in Drinking Water Across Communities in Western U.S.
NEW YORK, July 27 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Widespread Lithium Found in Drinking Water Across Communities in Western U.S.
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Lithium in drinking water is a widespread and persistent source of human exposure across Tribal communities in the Western United States, according to a new study from Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. The findings document substantial regional variation in exposure and provide some of the
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Workers at South Dakota State Penitentiary Join Teamsters
WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Workers at South Dakota State Penitentiary Join Teamsters
(SIOUX FALLS, S.D.) - Maintenance workers at the South Dakota State Penitentiary have voted overwhelmingly to join Teamsters Local 120.
"We didn't fold when DOC administration tried to intimidate us with meetings and high-level pressure -we stood our ground," said Chris Pick, a maintenance worker at the South Da
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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 elects Peter Carter to board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 29, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced that Peter Carter has been elected to its board of directors, effective today.
Carter serves as the president of Delta Air Lines, where he drives the company's enterprise strategy, global policy matters and global market position. He plays a central role in shapin
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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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