News Tipoffs - Minnesota Editors
A movie set right on campus
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 11 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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A movie set right on campus
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Professor Aaron Greer turns to the UW-Madison community to help bring the feature film 'Morning Moon' to life.
By Gayle Worland
If the setting for a scene in the upcoming movie "Morning Moon" looks familiar, that's because it's the real thing.
The fictional, full-length feature was shot this summer in Madison, with much of the action filmed right on the University of W
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AFA Rawlings Chapter Funds Family Day at 934th Airlift Wing
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Rawlings Chapter Funds Family Day at 934th Airlift Wing
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The Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) General E.W. Rawlings Chapter participated in the Minneapolis-St. Paul Joint Air Reserve Station's annual Family Day event on August 1 to support the 934th Airlift Wing community and drive AFA membership.
The 934th Family Day event was made possible by
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026:
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After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks
Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks
PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout To Big Banks
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout To Big Banks
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Boston -Today, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's latest attempt to put big business over working families. The case challenges a rule issued by the Office of the Comptroller of the
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AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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AHCA/NCAL Announces 2026 Provider ACE Award Recipients
Association recognizes extraordinary long term care, senior living professionals dedicated to serving seniors and individuals with disabilities
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The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) today announced the recipients for the 2026 Pro
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment to Transform Iowa Cornfield Into Full MLB Gameday Hospitality Experience for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Presented by John Deere
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment to Transform Iowa Cornfield into Full MLB Gameday Hospitality Experience for 2026 MLB Field of Dreams Presented by John Deere
Aramark S+E to build a full-scale concessions operation from the ground up with nearly 300 team members
Regionally inspired food items to honor Iowa and hometowns of
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout to Big Banks
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Unlawful Handout to Big Banks
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 10 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, cha
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration from Invalidating State Mortgage Laws
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration from Invalidating State Mortgage Laws
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Attorney General Clark and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's effort to override state mortgage laws through a decision by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to invalidate state laws requiring mortgage lenders
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Valuable Interest Payments to Homeowners
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Valuable Interest Payments to Homeowners
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August 11, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of nine other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) to defend state laws that require banks to pay interest to homeowners on funds held in escro
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Highlights New Law Ensuring Citizenship Verification for Taxpayer-Funded Public Assistance
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:
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Attorney General Liz Murrill Highlights New Law Ensuring Citizenship Verification for Taxpayer-Funded Public Assistance
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Attorney General Liz Murrill is highlighting House Bill 335, one of the 24 bills included in her landmark legislative package adopted during the 2026 Regular Legislative Session. Authored by Representative Chance Henry, the new law requires non-governmental organizat
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Attorney General William Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General William Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
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Press Releases
Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Connecticut homeowners' pockets
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today opposing a new rule issued by federal regulator of national b
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Bilott Presenting on Growing Impact of PFAS at ICV and Hoosier Stewards Event
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Taft's Rob Bilott will be presenting, "How to Poison a Planet - The Story of 'Forever Chemicals'," on Sept. 1 at an event sponsored by the Indiana Conservation Voters & Hoosier Stewards in Indianapolis. The evening includes a screening of How to Poison a Planet, followed by a panel discussion of experts
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Blumenthal & Schiff Demand DOJ Rescind Policy Allowing ICE Agents to Hide From Investigation After Violent Confrontations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal & Schiff Demand DOJ Rescind Policy Allowing ICE Agents to Hide From Investigation After Violent Confrontations
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[WASHINGTON, DC] - Following reporting in The New York Times that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will no longer investigate violent confrontations between civilians and federal immigration agents, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Adam Schiff (D-C
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Another Day, Another Scheme Where the State Government Wastes Hundreds of Thousands of Your Hard-earned Dollars
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by economist John Phelan:
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Another day, another scheme where the state government wastes hundreds of thousands of your hard-earned dollars
It never stops.
Minnesota's state government has lost billions of dollars of taxpayers' money in recent years to fraud; let us call this Category 1
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Flanagan/El-Sayed Victories Could Give GOP Rare Advantage on Health Care
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 10 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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Flanagan/El-Sayed victories could give GOP rare advantage on health care
As Zohran Mamdani fleshes out his plan to provide government-run grocery stores in New York, Abdul El-Sayed promises Michiganders free and available health care without a premium, deductible or copay. Hi
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Preemptive Strike - How a Rarely Used Law May Prevent Violence at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer:
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Preemptive strike: How a rarely used law may prevent violence at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
Officials in Ramsey County teamed up with the Minnesota Attorney General's Office late last week in a unique effort to secure the 2026 Minnesota S
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CFTC Exercises Emergency Authority to Ensure Market Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release:
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CFTC Exercises Emergency Authority to Ensure Market Stability
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WASHINGTON -The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today exercised its emergency authority in response to KalshiEX, LLC's notification of a market emergency and ordered the exchange to continue to operate in accordance with the Commodity Exchange Act's Core Principles.
KalshiEX, LLC notified the Commission of the emergency
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Chairman Cassidy Sounds Alarm on the University of Minnesota Indoctrinating Toddlers With Dangerous Gender Ideology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news:
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Chairman Cassidy Sounds Alarm on the University of Minnesota Indoctrinating Toddlers with Dangerous Gender Ideology
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, demanded answers from the University of Minnesota's Eli Coleman Institute for Sexual and Gender Healt
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Contemplation, community, and connection: Partnership for Contemplative Discipleship hosts summer retreat
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 12 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
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Contemplation, community, and connection: Partnership for Contemplative Discipleship hosts summer retreat
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On August 1, St. Catherine University welcomed over 150 attendees from Twin Cities metro area Christian congregations to campus for a day centered on reflection, stillness, and spiritual grounding. Together, participants engaged in contemplative practices, turning the space into a sanctuary of sha
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Democratic Governors Association Issues Statement on Minnesota GOP Primary Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DGA Statement on Minnesota GOP Primary Results
DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Lisa Demuth becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Minnesota:
"After breaking her promise to step aside after the Minnesota GOP convention, Lisa Demuth barely emerged from the deeply damaging and nasty primary, and all she has to off
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Amy Klobuchar Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Minnesota
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Amy Klobuchar Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Minnesota
DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Amy Klobuchar securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Minnesota:
"Congratulations to Senator Amy Klobuchar on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Minnesota. Senator Klobuchar has a stro
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DNC Congratulates Amy Klobuchar on Her Victory in Minnesota's Gubernatorial Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DNC Congratulates Amy Klobuchar on Her Victory in Minnesota's Gubernatorial Primary
The DNC congratulates Amy Klobuchar on her victory in Minnesota's gubernatorial primary. Minnesotans backed candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, creating good-paying jobs, supporting small businesses, and fighting for working families.
In response to Klobuchar's vi
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DNC Congratulates Jake Johnson on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DNC Congratulates Jake Johnson on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District
The DNC congratulates Jake Johnson on his victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 1st Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November.
In response to Jake Johnson's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the fo
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DNC Congratulates Matt Little on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DNC Congratulates Matt Little on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District
The DNC congratulates Matt Little on his victory in the Democratic primary for Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District. Minnesotans across the state are standing up to support strong Democratic leaders like Little who will lower costs, protect healthcare, create good-p
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DNC Congratulates Peggy Flanagan on Winning Minnesota's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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DNC Congratulates Peggy Flanagan on Winning Minnesota's Democratic Primary for U.S. Senate
The DNC congratulates Peggy Flanagan on winning Minnesota's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Democratic voters throughout the state turned out in support of lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and fighting for working families.
In response to Peggy Flanagan's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released t
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DSCC Statement On Peggy Flanagan's Victory In Minnesota Senate Primary
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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DSCC Statement On Peggy Flanagan's Victory In Minnesota Senate Primary
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan's primary victory in the Minnesota Senate race:
"Peggy Flanagan knows firsthand what Minnesota families are going through, a
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EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations Across Critical Minnesota Legislative Races
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release:
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EMILYs List-Endorsed Candidates Secure Democratic Nominations Across Critical Minnesota Legislative Races
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following EMILYs List-endorsed candidates' victories in Minnesota legislative primaries and their advancement to key general election races, EMILYs List candidates are at the center of the effort to flip the House and expand the majority in the Senate where there are som
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Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Minnesota Primary Election Results -- August 12, 2026
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Senior Director Molly M. Sigel, Director Donovan M. Hurd, partner David H. Johnson and manager Megan Hennen:
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Minnesota Primary Election Results -- August 12, 2026
Stakeholders across Minnesota can begin to assess the policy and regulatory implications of the November ballot.
At a Glance
* Notably, progressives prevailed in a number of DFL primaries for f
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FinCEN Orders Minnesota Financial Institutions to Report Certain $3,000-Plus Payments
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) issued a Geographic Targeting Order on August 11, 2026, requiring banks and money transmitters in Hennepin and Ramsey counties, Minnesota, to retain and report information on specified payments of $3,000 or more.
The order is intended to support Treasury efforts to combat international money laundering connected to government benefits fraud in Minnesota. It applies to covered busines
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IP Crop Network: August 11 report
MANKATO, Minnesota, Aug. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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IP Crop Network: August 11 report
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The soybean crop in the Upper Midwest is variable. There are many areas that are below normal for moisture and will need moisture over the next few weeks to maintain an average yield. There are also areas with abundant rainfall that will likely have above normal yields. The next three weeks will really tell the story for the
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Kolb Appointed SVP of Risk and Compliance at the Minneapolis Fed
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news:
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Kolb appointed SVP of Risk and Compliance at the Minneapolis Fed
Cara Kolb has been appointed senior vice president of Risk and Compliance by the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors. This division is responsible for ensuring that Bank staff effectively manage risks while rigorously complying with procedures and policies. Kolb will also oversee functions related to dat
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Littler Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold:
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Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers.
On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-hu
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Media Tip Sheet: What the Latest Primaries Say About the Future of Both Parties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: What the Latest Primaries Say About the Future of Both Parties
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WASHINGTON (August 12, 2026) - The latest round of primaries in South Carolina, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and Connecticut highlight shifting dynamics within both political parties ahead of the 2026 midterms. Democratic voters delivered mixed results, with progressives winning in Minnesota while moderate David Crowley defeated democ
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NGWA Announces 2026 Industry Award Recipients
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release:
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NGWA announces 2026 industry award recipients
NGWA congratulates the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards, and Sectional Awards, which will be presented this December during Groundwater Week 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
NGWA's highest honor, the Ross L. Oliver Award, will be presented to long-time NGWA member and Jason House, LG, PG, in rec
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Sen. Warren Issues Statement on Treasury Final Rule That Guts Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Senator Warren Statement on Treasury Final Rule that Guts Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration's publicati
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Senate Majority PAC Statement on the Minnesota Senate Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following statement on Aug. 12, 2026:
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Senate Majority PAC Statement on the Minnesota Senate Race
Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French issued the following statement on the Minnesota Senate race:
"Peggy Flanagan
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Soy food professionals explore IP supply chain at NCI course
MANKATO, Minnesota, Aug. 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Identity Preserved Alliance posted the following news release:
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Soy food professionals explore IP supply chain at NCI course
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Northern Crops Institute (NCI) welcomed identity preserved agriculture and soy food industry professionals the week of Aug. 10 for the Food Soy Procurement Course. Participants from Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Singapore, Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan and China traveled to Fargo, N.D., to learn mo
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States Sue to Block Big Bank Power Grab
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Financial Services] -- Americans for Financial Reform, which describes itself as a nonpartisan and nonprofit coalition of more than 200 civil rights, consumer, labor, business, investor, faith-based and civic and community groups, posted the following news release:
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States Sue to Block Big Bank Power Grab
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State Attorneys General say the Trump administration's banking regulators are blocking states from protecting consumers
Washington - Today, Oregon A
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The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups Come to Bluegrass Monday, Aug. 24
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 12 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups Come to Bluegrass Monday, Aug. 24
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JONESBORO - The Bays Mountain Cut-Ups will perform at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert. The show will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 24, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St., Paragould.
Based in east Tennessee, this quartet is a fast-rising band that is quickly building a reputation for their energetic stage shows filled wit
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The Case Against Brad Finstad
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The Case Against Brad Finstad
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"Southern Minnesota needs a champion, and that's Jake Johnson: a public school math teacher, dad, and husband whose family lived the same struggles of too many Minnesota families. Brad Finstad sold out Minnesota families, voting with the special interests instead of fighting for his district. Jake will never forget where he came from and who he works
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Women's Leadership Conference Set for Sept. 17
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 11 -- Southwest Minnesota State University issued the following news:
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Women's Leadership Conference Set for Sept. 17
Southwest Minnesota State University will host the Women's Leadership Conference on Thurs., Sept. 17, 2026 from 9:00 am -3:00 pm in the Conference Center Upper Level.
The Women's Leadership Conference provides opportunities for women of all ages and stages in their lives and careers to connect in meaningful ways. The conference is designed to br
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