Wednesday - September 16, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota

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4th Webinar in the WebAIM-ATAP/AT3 Series September 2, 2026
DETROIT LAKES, Minnesota, Aug. 23 -- The Association of Assistive Technology Act Programs, a nonprofit organization funded under the Assistive Technology Act, issued the following news release: * * * 4th Webinar in the WebAIM-ATAP/AT3 Series September 2, 2026 Our fourth webinar in our ATAP/AT3-WebAIM Series, Professional Development that Works, is on September 2, 2026! * Session Description:One of the larger needs within organizations is making sure that the right people have the right knowl  more
AG Nessel Joins Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding from Illegal Conditions Imposed by Federal Government
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding from Illegal Conditions Imposed by Federal Government * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit (PDF) over the illegal imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-aut  more
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Public Safety Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Public Safety Funding * Today, Attorney General Clark joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the illegal imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants. Last year, the Trump Adminis  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers and from terminating more than $10 million   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION TO PROTECT LAW ENFORCEMENT FUNDING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a multistate coalition in filing an updated lawsuit over the Trump administration's illegal attempt to hold critical public safety funding hostage unless states comply with its immigration enforcement priorities. These public safety grants, authorized by Congress t  more
Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 21 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding * (Hartford, CT) - Today, Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the illegal imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally authorized public safety grants,   more
Bethel University: From Heart Patient to Heart Pioneer
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 22 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * From heart patient to heart pioneer A life-saving surgery as a child inspired Jacob Dutcher '96 to pursue medicine. Today, he's helping pioneer imaging technology that's changing how heart procedures are performed around the world. By Heather Schnese S'12 When Jacob Dutcher '96 was five years old, he underwent open-heart surgery. Doctors went in to repair a life-threatening heart defect but found multiple abn  more
IDEAL alumni medal at 2026 Special Olympics USA games
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 21 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * IDEAL alumni medal at 2026 Special Olympics USA games * This summer, two Lipscomb University Igniting the Dream of Education and Access at Lipscomb (IDEAL) program alumni had the unique opportunity to represent Tennessee on a national stage at the 2026 Special Olympics USA games in Minnesota. Both came home with medals and memories to last a lifetime. Carter Cottrell earned bronze in the golf competition,   more
Sanford Sports Performance opens registration for fall 2026
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 21 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Sports Performance opens registration for fall 2026 * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Sports Performance in Bismarck is now accepting registrations for its Fall 2026 training programs for elementary, middle school and high school athletes. Designed to help young athletes build strength, speed, agility and confidence, the programs provide age-appropriate training in a structur  more
U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Addison McDowell for North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Addison McDowell for North Carolina's Sixth Congressional District * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Addison McDowell for North Carolina's Sixth District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportun  more
Veridian Credit Union Partners With Greenlight to Help Families Raise Financially Smart Kids
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Veridian Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * Veridian Credit Union partners with Greenlight to help families raise financially smart kids WATERLOO, Iowa - Veridian Credit Union has partnered with Greenlight(R) Financial Technology, Inc. ("Greenlight") to make award-winning family financial tools available at no cost to Veridian members. Members can now access Greenlight's robust suite of tools i  more