Wednesday - September 16, 2026

Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota

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A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms - Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl  more
Abdo Named Top Lawyer by PHOENIX Magazine
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Abdo Named Top Lawyer by PHOENIX Magazine * Taft partner Amy Abdo has been named a 2026 Top Lawyer by PHOENIX magazine in the Professional Malpractice Defense and Plaintiff specialty, earning a spot on the publication's respected annual list of the Valley's leading attorneys. PHOENIX magazine's Top Lawyers list is generated through a rigorous, peer-driven survey sent to 16,000 activ  more
AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Title X Funding Conditions On Family Planning Programs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens critical federal funding for family planning programs unless states and providers comply with a variety of unlawful conditions. The  more
Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season From Bold Culinary Creations to Enhanced Fan Experiences, Aramark Continues to Transform NCAA Gameday - Across NCAA campuses nationwide, Aramark is transforming the university atmosphere by bringing a major-league experience to gamedays thi  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Attempt to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Title X Family Planning Funds * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over recent effor  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Amicus Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump Administration rule restricting international students to  more
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition in Opposing New Barriers to Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Children
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition in Opposing New Barriers to Sponsorship of Unaccompanied Children * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unacco  more
Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 27 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Leads Lawsuit to Protect Title X Family Planning Services * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they align with the Trump administration's political views and priorities. The laws  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued over a new United States Postal Service (USPS) mail-in voting rule that goes into effect only days before North Carolina law requires county boards of elections to begin mailing ballots for the midte  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE RESTRICTING LENGTH OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENT VISAS * Chicago - Attorney General Raoul, as part of a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief on Tuesday urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed f  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposal to eliminate the longstanding requirement that large employers, labor unions, schools, state   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS * Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional Postal Service Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 25 states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new   more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the   more
Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Challenges Title X Funding Conditions * (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in the U.S. District Court for  more
Bismarck CEO Appointed National Role, Brigadier General
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck CEO Appointed National Role, Brigadier General * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck President & CEO, Todd Schaffer, M.D., has been selected for promotion to Brigadier General and appointed to serve as Assistant for Mobilization and Reserve Affairs within the Office of the Under Secretary of War for Personnel & Readiness (OUSW(P&R)), a senior military leadership positi  more
California Answers the Call: The State Has Deployed 3,372 Personnel Since June to Support Disaster Response Across the Country and Abroad
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * California answers the call: The state has deployed 3,372 personnel since June to support disaster response across the country and abroad Governor Newsom and the Legislature's unprecedented investments are making a difference What you need to know: Since June, California has deployed 3,372 personnel and 258 pieces of equipment to support wildfire, flood, and earthquak  more
California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * California Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Trump Administration's Proposal to Weaken Environmental Protections for Nuclear Energy Projects * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission's (NRC) proposal to update its procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)  more
Cinnamon Toast Crunch and Chamoy Mega Bring Their Signature Flavors Together With Two Limited-Edition Products
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 28 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Cinnamon Toast Crunch(TM) and Chamoy Mega(R) Bring Their Signature Flavors Together With Two Limited-Edition Products Cinnamon Toast Crunch Chamoy Mega Flavored Cereal and Chamoy Mega Cinnamon Toast Crunch CINNADUST(TM) Flavored Chamoy Sauce bring an unexpected spin to two fan-favorite brands. - Cinnamon Toast Crunch(TM) and Chamoy Mega(R) -- the #1 chamoy in the U.S. and Mexico -- are  more
Deluzio, Finstad Reintroduce 'Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act' Following Recent Hacks on Water Systems Across America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Finstad Reintroduce 'Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act' Following Recent Hacks on Water Systems Across America * CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN-01) announced the reintroduction of the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This now bipartisan bill doubles the amount of funding available in certain grants a  more
Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by   more
DMS Provider Enhances Partnership, Supporting Shared Educational Efforts Focused on Dealer Growth
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Aug. 28 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news: * * * DMS Provider Enhances Partnership, Supporting Shared Educational Efforts Focused on Dealer Growth The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announces BiT DMS has elevated its partnership to the Platinum Partner level. MRAA's Platinum Partner program recognizes organizations that make a substantial commitment to supporting the association's mission and the long-  more
DSU students chart new territory with South Dakota microplastics research
MADISON, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * DSU students chart new territory with South Dakota microplastics research * MADISON, S.D. - A team of Dakota State University undergraduate researchers is going where no one in South Dakota has gone before -searching the state's waters for microplastics. Working alongside DSU faculty, the students are conducting what they believe to be the first broad survey of microplastics in South Dakota waterways.  more
EEOC Sues Dentsu for Pregnancy Discrimination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Dentsu for Pregnancy Discrimination * Federal lawsuit alleges marketing firm refused to hire most qualified candidate for position because she would need maternity leave MINNEAPOLIS -International advertising and marketing firm Dentsu International Americas, LLC, violated federal law when it refused to hire a pregnant woman for a Minneapolis-based position promoting alcoholi  more
El Ninos More Intense Over Last 40 Years Than Previous 1,000, According to University of Michigan Study
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * El Ninos more intense over last 40 years than previous 1,000, according to U-M study As an El Nino of historic proportions is taking shape in the tropical Pacific, a University of Michigan study has found that El Nino events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era. In fact, the study, which examined modern and ancient corals in the Galapag  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Different Shoppers, Different Prices
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by partner Kathy L. Osborn, counsel Anna M. Behrmann and associate Allyson L. Chavez: * * * Different Shoppers, Different Prices FTC Takes Aim at Personalized Pricing At a Glance * On August 19, 2026, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) proposed a new rule that would require companies that engage in personalized pricing to disclose that practice to consumers. * A  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: Federal Court Addresses Trade-Secret Protection When Startups Pitch to Venture Capital Investors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 27 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by associate Leah S. Chrisbacher and partners Anna E. Sallstrom and Lauren W. Linderman: * * * Federal Court Addresses Trade-Secret Protection When Startups Pitch to Venture Capital Investors Neuron Space Corporation v. Blue Cubed, LLC, No. 25-cv-06649-EMC (N.D. Cal. 2026) At a Glance * A federal court held that "implicit business expectations" of confidentiality  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Applications to Discontinue Domestic Telecommunications Services as Part of Technology Transition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-221, 26-222, 26-223, 26-225, 26-229, 26-230, 26-232, 26-233): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) li  more
Federal Register: Fed Issues Notice on Mergers & Acquisitions by Bank Holding Companies in Minn.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The companies listed in this notice have applied to the Board for approval, pursuant to the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956 (12 U.S.C. 1841 et seq.) (BHC Act), Regulation Y (12 CFR part 225), and all other applicable statutes and regulations to become a bank holding company and/or to acquire the assets or the ownership of, control of, or the power to vote shares of a bank or ba  more
Finstad Joins Minnesota Ambulance Association for EMS Roundtable in Austin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Joins Minnesota Ambulance Association for EMS Roundtable in Austin * ROCHESTER, MN - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended a roundtable discussion with ambulance service leaders, emergency medical professionals, hospital representatives, and local officials hosted by the Minnesota Ambulance Association to discuss the challenges that are impacting emergency medical services (EMS) provid  more
Finstad Joins U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for Roundtable in Rochester
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Joins U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for Roundtable in Rochester * ROCHESTER, MN - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition for a roundtable in Rochester to discuss how strategic investments in diplomacy and international assistance strengthen our national security, expand opportunities for Minnesota agricultural producers, and showcase the best of Ame  more
FMCSA Advances Hours of Service Pilot Programs for America's Truck Drivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * FMCSA Advances Hours of Service Pilot Programs for America's Truck Drivers * INFORMATION BULLETIN Contact: FMCSA.PublicAffairs@dot.gov(link sends email) Pre-tests move programs forward in preparation for 2027 rollout WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced continued progress on two Hours of Ser  more
Foremost Farms Teamsters Authorize Strike
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Foremost Farms Teamsters Authorize Strike * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (REEDSBURG, Wis.) - Members of Teamsters Local 120 at Foremost Farms in Reedsburg, Wis., have voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike. The group of 40 workers is fighting for a fair contract while the company fails to address chronic   more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl  more
GOLD College Kickoff Set for Sept. 9
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * GOLD College Kickoff Set for Sept. 9 * GOLD College at SMSU The fall kick-off session for GOLD College will be held in the Conference Center Upper Level at SMSU on Wednesday, Sept. 9 starting at 1:30 pm with registration and social time. The fall instructors will give previews to their courses beginning at 1:45pm. GOLD College is an exciting program that offers lifelong learning opportuni  more
Gov. Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Challenges Trump Administration's Decision to Politicize Funding for Pennsylvanians' Reproductive Health Care, Family Planning Services The Trump Administration's decision to condition funding for family planning services prioritizes political agendas over the health of Pennsylvanians. Governor Shapiro is taking action once again to protect access  more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Federal Presence at U.S. Polls Could Intimidate Voters
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Henry Hicks, consultant in the U.S. Program: * * * Federal Presence at US Polls Could Intimidate Voters New Effort May Target Voters Instead of Protecting Them - The United States Justice Department announced plans earlier this month to deploy at least 1,000 federal officers to polling places during the upcoming midterm elections. While such deployments are not without precedent, federal o  more
ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain NOTUS' Dana Milbank: "Several Republican candidates and office holders are approaching the midterm elections with a most unorthodox message for voters: Quit your bellyaching" Milbank: "[Republicans'] toughen-up argument is part of a broader response to inflation that also includ  more
Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Trump DOJ Over Reported Hiring of Lawyer Convicted of Hacking Election Websites for Election Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Krishnamoorthi Demands Answers from Trump DOJ Over Reported Hiring of Lawyer Convicted of Hacking Election Websites for Election Monitoring * WASHINGTON -Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), a senior member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, today demanded answers from Attorney General Todd Blanche following reports that a lawyer convicted of hacking election websi  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Oregon OSHA Pursues Workplace Violence Prevention Rule for Healthcare Employers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by shareholder Alka Ramchandani-Raj, ondemand counsel David A. Dixon, counsel Kimberly M. Shappley and associate Matthew Holmes: * * * Oregon OSHA Pursues Workplace Violence Prevention Rule for Healthcare Employers Oregon OSHA has proposed a new workplace violence prevention rule to align Oregon OSHA regulations with statutory changes addressing violence in healthcare settings. Speci  more
Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the  more
Maine A.G. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25   more
Mayo Clinic collaborates on ARPA-H award to advance gene-editing therapies for rare immune diseases
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic collaborates on ARPA-H award to advance gene-editing therapies for rare immune diseases * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic is a clinical collaborator on an award of up to $27.7 million from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to help develop affordable, scalable gene-editing therapies for children with rare inherited immune disorders. The project,   more
Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Title X Funding Conditions Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family planning funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit, filed today in t  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Brief Challenging Trump Administration Rule Restricting Length of International Student Visas Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts to block a Trump administration rule restricting international students to a fixed fou  more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coaliti  more
Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures * LANSING - The State of Michigan today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country r  more
Milkmen, DockHounds Clinch, Mears Ties Homer Mark: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, Aug. 28 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release: * * * Milkmen, DockHounds Clinch, Mears Ties Homer Mark: 10 Things to Know in the AAPB This Week Teams Jockey for Miles Wolff Cup Playoff Position in Final Two Weekends of Regular Season - MOORHEAD, Minn. - The Milwaukee Milkmen and Lake Country DockHounds punched their respective tickets to the AAPB postseason, and DockHound Josh Mears slugged his way into the  more
Minn. Gov. Walz Announces Minnesota Earns AAA Rating From All Three Credit Rating Agencies for Fifth Consecutive Year
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Tim Walz Announces Minnesota Earns AAA Rating from All Three Credit Rating Agencies for Fifth Consecutive Year Governor Tim Walz announced today that Moody's Investors Service, S&P Global Ratings, and FitchRatings have all affirmed Minnesota's AAA credit rating and stable outlook, the agencies' highest possible mark. This is the fifth consecutive year all three rating agencies have pr  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 28 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Unconstitutional Funding Conditions on Healthcare Trump Administration Seeks to Impose New Barriers to Title X Funding, Affecting Access to Birth Control and Other Services - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip federal family-plannin  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail Unconstitutional USPS Rule Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters by Disrupting States' Mail-In Ballot Procedures - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful United States Post  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today  more
Ocean Conservancy: Beach Cleanup Report Reveals Plastic Beverage Bottles and Caps Most Prevalent Pollutants Worldwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- The Ocean Conservancy issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * REPORT: New Beach Cleanup Report Reveals Plastic Beverage Bottles and Caps Most Prevalent Pollutants Worldwide Over 1.3 Million Bottles, 885,000 Caps Collected by International Coastal Cleanup(R) Volunteers Worldwide in 2025 - Today, Ocean Conservancy released results from the 2025 International Coastal Cleanup(R) (ICC) - the largest single-day beach and waterway cleanup in the wo  more
ONE YEAR AFTER MASS SHOOTING AT THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL IN MINNEAPOLIS, EVERYTOWN, MOMS DEMAND ACTION, STUDENTS DEMAND ACTION REMEMBER THE LIVES STOLEN AND RENEW CALLS FOR ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * ONE YEAR AFTER MASS SHOOTING AT THE ANNUNCIATION SCHOOL IN MINNEAPOLIS, EVERYTOWN, MOMS DEMAND ACTION, STUDENTS DEMAND ACTION REMEMBER THE LIVES STOLEN AND RENEW CALLS FOR ACTION ON GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION * In the Year Since the Shooting, Minnesotans Have Grown a Powerful Movement for Gun Safety and Made Historic Progress at the State Capitol Despite Historic Organizing and Senat  more
Partnership with Otter Tail Power Company brings long-duration energy storage demonstration to UMN Morris
MORRIS, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Partnership with Otter Tail Power Company brings long-duration energy storage demonstration to UMN Morris * The University of Minnesota Morris is advancing one of the state's most distinctive energy storage projects with the installation of a 1-megawatt, 6-megawatt-hour non-lithium battery on its campus. The project brings together UMN Morris, Otter Tail Power Company and OATI in a unique p  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue USPS Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elec  more
Rep. Omar Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Statement on One Year Anniversary of the Annunciation Catholic School Shooting * MINNEAPOLIS - Today, Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) released the following statement to commemorate the one year anniversary of the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in her district. "Today, our community gathers to remember Fletcher Merkel and Harper Moyski, honor the survivors, and stand with every chil  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today highlighted an ad from its affiliated group Safer Michigan Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Michigan. "Fighting crime is on the ballot this November," said RAGA Executive D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out  more
Sanford Sports to create Black Hills home at E3
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Sports to create Black Hills home at E3 * Aug. 27, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org RAPID CITY, S.D. -Sanford Sports will establish a new home in Rapid City through the acquisition of the E3 Sports Complex, creating a dedicated location for youth sports programming, sports performance tr  more
Staudacher to Speak on Data Center Panel at the American Bar Association Business Law Fall Meeting
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Staudacher to Speak on Data Center Panel at the American Bar Association Business Law Fall Meeting * Taft Detroit partner Gina Staudacher will participate in the panel "Data Centers: Issues of National Infrastructure, State Investment, and Local Sustainability" at the American Bar Association Business Law Fall Meeting on Sept. 3. Throughout the session, Staudacher and fellow panelis  more
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B  more
Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington sues to protect funds for reproductive and preventive healthcare from illegal funding conditions * Washington today joined a coalition of 22 other states in suing to block a new federal policy that threatens to strip healthcare funding from states and providers unless they meet a variety of unlawful conditions. The lawsuit challenges new conditions on Title X funds  more
Wayne State College: Convocation 2026 Features Speaker Dr. Sydney Grint '19
WAYNE, Nebraska, Aug. 28 -- The Wayne State College issued the following news release: * * * Convocation 2026 Features Speaker Dr. Sydney Grint '19 Wayne State College's annual Convocation event welcomed new students to campus Friday, Aug. 21. - Wayne State College welcomed Grand Island's Dr. Sydney Grint, a 2019 graduate of the College, back to campus to deliver keynote remarks for Wayne State's convocation ceremony held for new students Aug. 21. Convocation brought together students, facu  more
With federal aid dwindling, how can cities embed climate resilience in their budgets?
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * With federal aid dwindling, how can cities embed climate resilience in their budgets? * #Organized by the School of Climate, Environment, and Society, a national panel discussion addresses how cities are addressing the challenges of extreme weather. Over two decades, Geography Professor Mark Davidson of Clark's School of Climate, Environment, and Society has emerged a leading expert on the municipal budge  more