Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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District court judge issues temporary restraining order to block rule from taking effect
A coalition of 25 states co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an order temporarily blocking a new rule by the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) that would have disrupted the states' vote-
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, temporarily blocking a new rule by the United States Postal Service (US
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a multistate coalition in suing to block unlawful grant conditions that threaten to strip federal funding for family planning services from states and providers. The lawsuit (PDF), filed today in the U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland, challenges new conditions
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American Academy of Neurology: Brain Health Movement Just Got Bigger With BrainHealth.com
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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The brain health movement just got bigger with BrainHealth.com
American Academy of Neurology launches new public website
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The American Academy of Neurology (AAN) has launched BrainHealth.com, a new public resource offering expert-reviewed information, tools and stories to help people improve and protect their brain health. BrainHealth.com is designed for people living with neurolog
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American Academy of Neurology: Reduced Brain Volume May Act as a Clock for Progression to Early-onset Dementia
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release:
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Reduced brain volume may act as a clock for progression to early-onset dementia
In people diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease, a biomarker tool that detects shrinkage of the brain's gray matter may predict how quickly someone may progress from mild cognitive impairment (MCI) to dementia, according to a new study published August 26, 2026, in Neurology(R), an offici
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American Soybean Association Issues Commentary: A Look at Potential Soybean Farmer Premiums With 45Z
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Aug. 29 (TNSjou) -- The American Soybean Association issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by chief economist Scott Gerlt and senior economist Omid Karami:
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A Look at Potential Soybean Farmer Premiums with 45Z
Since 2004, the U.S. government has put its money where the fuel tank is, and it has implemented policies such as the Biodiesel Blenders' Tax Credit (BTC) to reward the production biofuels. The rationale is straightforward: biofuels can displace pet
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 27 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Challenges Title X Funding Conditions
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Attorney General Clark 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 federal court, challenges new conditions on Title X fu
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES NEW BARRIERS TO SPONSORSHIP OF UNACCOMPANIED CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, today submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' (HHS) proposed rule that would add unnecessary and burdensome new requirements for sponsors of unaccompanied immigrant c
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Stands Up to Federal Attacks on Family Planning
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield is challenging the federal government to stop a new policy that would cut off family planning funding to states and health clinics unless they agree to a list of political conditions that are illegal, unreasonable, and completely out of touch with families' needs.
AG Rayfield filed th
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 28 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser secures court order temporarily blocking Postal Service's unlawful mail voting rule
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#Federal judge blocks last-minute requirements that threaten to disrupt Colorado's mail ballot system ahead of November election
Aug. 28, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser and a coalition of 25 states secured a temporary restraining order blocking a new U.S. Postal
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 27 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Weiser sues to protect federal funding for family planning and preventive health care
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Aug. 27, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition in suing to block new unlawful conditions on Title X funding, which supports reproductive health care, family planning, cancer screenings, and other preventive care for millions of Americans. The new poli
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Center of the American Experiment Calls Out Klobuchar Over 2025 Health Care Tax Credit Expiration
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 24 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan:
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As Senator Klobuchar voted for health care tax credits to expire in 2025; now blames Trump admin for health care tax credits expiring in 2025
In her gubernatorial campaign, Senator Amy Klobuchar has made much of the hit Minnesotans have suffered from the expiration of federal h
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Big Tech Settlement Includes Practical Changes But Also Caveats
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 28, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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Big Tech settlement includes practical changes but also caveats
The massive tech company Meta has agreed to pay nearly $18 billion to settle the sprawling lawsuits brought by 48 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories accusing the company
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Fraud in Minnesota Higher Education
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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The fraud in Minnesota higher education
While not part of the supernatural world, "ghost" students in higher education are an issue that needs to be exorcised from Minnesota's college and university system.
Reporting by KSTP found that the threat of th
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How the 2023 Trifecta Hiked Your Property Taxes
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan:
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How the 2023 trifecta hiked your property taxes
A couple of weeks back, I wrote about the latest wave of property tax hikes sweeping across Minnesota -- Dakota County, Washington County, Blaine, St. Paul, and Minneapolis. St. Cloud can be added to the list, and others will foll
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: KSTP Challenges the $9 Billion Fraud Total (spoiler Alert: It's Accurate)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by Vice President of Communications Bill Walsh:
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KSTP challenges the $9 billion fraud total (spoiler alert: it's accurate)
Tom Hauser of KSTP TV ran a story last night questioning the origin and accuracy of the claim that fraud in Minnesota amounts to $9 billion. Among many others, American Experiment is
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Pre-crime at the State Fair
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 24 -- 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 Bill Glahn:
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Pre-crime at the State Fair
State Attorney General Keith Ellison put out a press release last week,
"Attorney General Ellison, Ramsey County Attorney Choi win agreements and injunctions to prevent gang violence at the State Fair."
In the backstory, a few alleged members of
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: U.S. Education Department Ends Racial Balancing in School Discipline
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 25 -- 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 Catrin Wigfall:
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U.S. Education Department ends racial balancing in school discipline
New guidance from the U.S. Department of Education says schools cannot use a student's race when deciding how to discipline them.
The guidance, a "Dear Colleague Letter," says that "discipline policies
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: What Dolly's Death Illustrates About Early Literacy Philanthropy
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 28, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley:
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What Dolly's death illustrates about early literacy philanthropy
Beloved singer Dolly Parton passed away earlier this week at 80 years old. Her legacy as country crooner may be a highlight of American culture, but her philanthropic work may prove to be m
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Will a Fake $30,000 Nosebleed Land Us All on Peggycare?
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 28, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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Will a fake $30,000 nosebleed land us all on Peggycare?
A recent Peggy Flanagan stump speech turned to health care costs.
"My friend Tom is an ER doctor who worries he is going to kick someone into bankruptcy every time he treats someone in the ER..He's lik
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Center of the American Experiment Wins National Award for Fraud Coverage
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following news:
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Written by Bill Walsh
American Experiment wins national award for fraud coverage
Center of the American Experiment won the 2026 Bob Williams Award for Securing Durable Freedom from the State Policy Network (SPN). The award was announced this week at SPN's annual meeting in Orlando, Fla. SPN recognized Ameri
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Doria (Drost) Esche to Speak at Mustang Success Night, Sept. 9
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 27 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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Doria (Drost) Esche to Speak at Mustang Success Night, Sept. 9
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Keynote speaker: Doria (Drost) Esche '19/MBA '21
The Deeann Griebel Student Success Center at SMSU is hosting their annual Mustang Success Night on Wednesday, Sept. 9 from 7-9 p.m. in the SMSU Conference Center.
The program features a support services fair and a major exploration fair to help students learn about the many ser
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Economics Daily: 78 Percent of Amusement and Recreation Attendants Were Required to Interact Verbally With the Public Every Few Minutes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily:
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78 percent of amusement and recreation attendants were required to interact verbally with the public every few minutes
Some of the biggest state fairs take place during the summer and early fall, including the Ohio State Fair, New York State Fair, Minnesota State Fair, The Big E of New England (the only multi-state fair), and the State Fair of Texas
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Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad, Deluzio Introduce the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) introduced the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This bipartisan legislation would double the amount of funding available in certain grants and technical assistance to local water authorities to strengthen cybersecurity
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Heinrich Visits Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Meets with Local Nonprofits, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders, Vows to Continue to Fight to Protect Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Visits Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Meets with Local Nonprofits, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders, Vows to Continue to Fight to Protect Public Lands
ELY, MINN. -Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, visited gateway communities to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness (BWCAW), where he met
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Heinrich Visits Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Meets With Local Nonprofits, Advocates, Tribal Leaders, Vows to Continue to Fight to Protect Public Lands
WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Heinrich Visits Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Meets with Local Nonprofits, Advocates, and Tribal Leaders, Vows to Continue to Fight to Protect Public Lands
ELY, MINN. -- Last week, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, visited
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release:
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Human Rights Campaign PAC Endorses Slate of Pro-Equality Candidates for Governor in Key States
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As LGBTQ+ Community Faces Continued Attacks, HRC is Backing State Leaders Who Will Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality, Protect Fundamental Freedoms and Deliver for Working Families
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) PAC announced its endorsement of more than 15 pro-equali
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Labor, Faith, Community Groups Pushing for Sanford/North Memorial Community Benefits Agreement Issue Statement Regarding 10-Year Hospital Agreement with MN Attorney General's Office
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 28 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release:
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Labor, Faith, Community Groups Pushing for Sanford/North Memorial Community Benefits Agreement Issue Statement Regarding 10-Year Hospital Agreement with MN Attorney General's Office
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Newly-Announced Agreement Sets Standard for Sutter/Allina Leadership to Come to the Table to Negotiate
This morning, Attorney General Keith Ellison announced an oversight agreement wit
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Mayo Clinic researcher leads Lancet commission reports on life during and after blood cancer treatment
ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release:
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Mayo Clinic researcher leads Lancet commission reports on life during and after blood cancer treatment
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ROCHESTER, Minn. -Three new articles from The Lancet Hematology published today examine how clinicians and researchers can better identify, track and measure the effects of blood cancer treatments on patients during treatment and over the long term.
Gita Thanarajasingam, M.D.
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on Aug. 27, 2026:
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MGMA Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Modifier -25 Payment Reduction
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, MD, MBA, Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1848-P, Mail Stop C4-26-05, 7500 Security Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21244-1850
Re: File Code CMS-1848-P; Medicare Program; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physici
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Minn. Governor's Office Announces Appointments on Aug. 28, 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Governor's Office Announces Appointments
The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the Governor's Interagency Coordinating Council on Early Childhood Intervention, the Governor's Council on Freight Rail, the Minnesota Emerging Entrepreneur Board, and the Statewide Independent Living Council.
* Danielle Hayden - Saint Paul, MN
Governor'
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Secures Court Order Temporarily Blocking Postal Service's Unlawful Mail Voting Rule
District Court Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order to Block Rule from Taking Effect
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Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and a coalition of 25 states have secured a temporary restraining order (TRO) from the U.S. District Court for th
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Sandia Science & Tech Park bringing new companies, higher-paying jobs
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Sandia Science & Tech Park bringing new companies, higher-paying jobs
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -The Sandia Science & Technology Park continues to expand its footprint and economic impact, bringing new companies and higher paying jobs to the Albuquerque area.
Growing Economic Impact
A recent analysis by the Mid-Region Council of Governments shows park compani
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call for Official Investigation into ICE's Attempt to Enter Sacramento Immigration Law Firm
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Padilla Call for Official Investigation into ICE's Attempt to Enter Sacramento Immigration Law Firm
Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff and Alex Padilla (both D-Calif.), members of the Senate Judiciary Committee, formally demanded an investigation into Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) recent attempt to enter an immigration law firm in Sacramento, California.
"The reporting of
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St. Olaf mourns passing of King Harald V of Norway
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Aug. 28 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news:
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St. Olaf mourns passing of King Harald V of Norway
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St. Olaf College, which was founded by Norwegian immigrants and has maintained deep and enduring ties to Norway, is mourning the death of His Majesty King Harald V. He died on August 28 in Oslo at age 89.
"We extend our deepest condolences to Queen Sonja, the Royal Family, and the people of Norway," says St. Olaf President Susan Rundell Singer. "Generation
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Statement from Attorney General Bonta on Court Ruling Affirming Trump Administration's Illegal Interim Final Rule to Lower Wages for Farmworkers
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Statement from Attorney General Bonta on Court Ruling Affirming Trump Administration's Illegal Interim Final Rule to Lower Wages for Farmworkers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today released a statement after the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California's ruling that the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) 2025 interim final rule, which i
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University of Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 29 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Northwestern Welcomes 11 New Full-Time Faculty for Fall 2026
Northwestern is pleased to announce the addition of eleven full-time faculty for the fall 2026 term. Each faculty member brings a breadth of knowledge for their area of study and a heart for the UNWavering mission to love God's Word and God's world. We are excited to welcome them into new or expanded roles at Northwestern this fall.
Dr
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