Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts MN-01 Towards Democrats as Jake Johnson Gains Momentum
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
* * *
RATINGS CHANGE: Inside Elections Shifts MN-01 Towards Democrats as Jake Johnson Gains Momentum
*
Nonpartisan race rater Inside Elections just moved Minnesota's First District in Democrats' direction as Jake Johnson continues to gain momentum - the latest indication that Brad Finstad faces the toughest race of his political career.
Inside Elections compared this cycle's campaign t
more
America First Legal Sues California on Behalf of Nick Shirley to Block Enforcement of Unconstitutional "Stop Nick Shirley Act"
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
* * *
America First Legal Sues California on Behalf of Nick Shirley to Block Enforcement of Unconstitutional "Stop Nick Shirley Act"
*
Today, America First Legal (AFL), in partnership with John W. Howard of JW Howard Attorneys, filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California against California Attorney General Rob Bonta an
more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
* * *
Associate Dean Daryl Lim's 'Inclusive Innovation' book receives scholarly review
*
CARLISLE, PA-H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and Associate Dean for Research and Strategic Partnerships Daryl Lim's recently published Oxford University Press book, Inclusive Innovation in the Age of AI and Big Data, co-edited with Professor Peter K. Yu, was the subject of an in-depth r
more
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Charles Butler
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General James Releases Footage from Investigation into Death of Charles Butler
*
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Charles Butler, who died on March 5, 2026 following an encounter with members of the Buffalo Police Department (BPD) in Buffa
more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
* * *
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Monitoring Microplastics in Drinking Water
*
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is calling on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to require monitoring of microplastics in North Carolinians' drinking water by adding microplastics to its Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule.
"No one should have to worry about whet
more
August Beige Book Reveals Widespread Strain Among Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
* * *
August Beige Book Reveals Widespread Strain Among Working Families
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Federal Reserve released the latest edition of the Beige Book this week, providing an updated snapshot of economic conditions across all 12 Federal Reserve Districts. The report adds to the mounting evidence that families are under substantial fin
more
Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
* * *
Barr Hosts CMS Administrator Oz in Lexington, Oz Confirms Rural Hospitals are Eligible for RHTP funds
*
Lexington, KY -Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr welcomed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz to Kentucky to meet with doctors and medical providers in Lexington.
Prior to the meeting with physicians, Administrator Oz confirmed that Kentucky rural hospitals a
more
BLS Midwest Region Issues Report on County Employment and Wages in Minnesota First Quarter 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in Minnesota First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026
* * *
Employment declined in 6 of the 8 largest counties in Minnesota from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Minnesota employment decreased 0.3 percent over the year to 2,878,100 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (
more
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
* * *
Congresswoman Betty McCollum Votes for Temporary Funding Measure to Keep Federal Government Open
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D, MN-04), the Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense, issued the following statement on Tuesday upon passage of a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 11:
"I voted for this bipartisan co
more
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
* * *
Congresswoman Nancy Mace Hits 100 Bills Introduced This Congress
*
WASHINGTON, D.C., (Sept. 4, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC-01) marked a triple-digit milestone: 100 pieces of legislation introduced this Congress. She ranks 5th out of all 435 House members and has introduced more bills than any other member of South Carolina's House delegation.
Each bill starts with a real prob
more
Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Pool 9 dredged material management plan
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
* * *
Corps of Engineers seeks comments on Pool 9 dredged material management plan
*
ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking public comments on the proposed Pool 9 dredged material management plan that covers the Upper Mississippi River from Lock and Dam 8, near Genoa, Wisconsin, to Lock and Dam 9, near Lynxville, Wisconsin.
The purp
more
Finstad, Kennedy Introduce the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
* * *
Finstad, Kennedy Introduce the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) introduced the Reducing Arbitrary Barriers to Apprenticeship Act of 2026, bipartisan legislation which increases access to GI Bill benefits for veterans pursuing apprenticeships or on-the-job training programs. Currently,
more
Ford School of Public Policy: Kohn Social Policy Conference Announces Full Program and Panelist Lineup
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Sept. 5 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news:
* * *
Kohn Social Policy Conference announces full program and panelist lineup
The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy has released the full program for the inaugural Kohn Social Policy Conference, taking place Friday, September 18, 2026, at The Godfrey Hotel in Detroit.
Organized around the question "What can a city do to promote human thriving?," the conference will bring t
more
Fritz, Fleming participate in inaugural Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
* * *
Fritz, Fleming participate in inaugural Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange
*
HARRISBURG, Sept. 3 - In the true spirit of bipartisanship, Rep. Jonathan Fritz, R-Susquehanna/Wayne, recently hosted Rep. Justin Fleming, D-Dauphin, for the first Pennsylvania Legislative Exchange (PLE), an initiative that provides opportunities for legislators to visit districts with constituencies differe
more
Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Governor Lamont Urges Trump Administration Not To Retreat From Federal Disability Law
*
Coalition of Governors Write to Attorney General Blanche Calling on Him To Protect the Rights of People With Disabilities
(HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and a coalition of other governors from across the United States today announced that they have sent a letter to Attorney General Todd Blanch
more
Health Warnings Could Reduce Young People's Social Media Use, Stanford Medicine-led Study Finds
STANFORD, California, Sept. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
* * *
Health warnings could reduce young people's social media use, Stanford Medicine-led study finds
Teens and young adults say that health warning labels on social media would help them reduce their social media use, a Stanford Medicine study showed.
By Erin Digitale
Pop-up messages that warn of the harms of social media -- such as mental health consequences -- have potential to red
more
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Tour
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
* * *
ICYMI: Baldwin Wraps Up Week 2 of the "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Tour
*
WISCONSIN - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) wrapped up the second week of her "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" statewide tour with stops in Wausau, Green Bay, Monona, Waterloo, and the Twin Ports to meet with Wisconsinites and discuss how she is fighting to end the high costs and chaos that Congressional R
more
Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
* * *
Michigan vegetable crop report - September 2, 2026
*
Weather
This week's forecast:
* Scattered showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, Sept. 2, with some strong storms possible afternoon and evening hours. Hot and humid to the south. Scattered showers and thunderstorms continuing Thursday through Saturday. Mostly fair, dry and cooler Sunday into early next
more
NAACP Issues Letter to FOIA Branch Acting Chief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 [Category: Political] (TNSletter) -- The NAACP issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Civil Rights Division Freedom of Information Act Branch Acting Chief:
* * *
Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
FOIA Branch Acting Chief
4CON, Room 6.153
Department of Justice, Civil Rights Division
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Email: CRT.FOIArequests@usdoj.gov
Acting Chief/1:
This is a request under the Freedom of Informati
more
Nunn Leads Bipartisan Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
* * *
Nunn Leads Bipartisan Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01), Young Kim (CA-40), and Angie Craig (MN-02) today introduced the Congressional Pension Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation to end taxpayer-funded pension benefits for Members of Congress who are expelled -or who resign to avoid accountability -w
more
Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
* * *
Nurses announce sympathy strikes, pickets on Sept. 15 at five Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states
*
Registered nurses at three Prime Healthcare hospitals in two states -Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nev.; West Anaheim Medical Center in Anaheim, Calif.; and nurses and health care workers at Shasta Regional Medical Center in Redding, Calif. -gave notice to
more
Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
* * *
Olympia Fields nurses announce strike for Sept. 15. In solidarity, RNs at five other Prime Healthcare hospitals in four states to sympathy strike or picket
*
Nurses at Olympia Fields Hospital in Olympia Fields, Illinois, gave notice to Prime Healthcare today that they will hold a strike for one day on September 15 to protest the administration's retaliation against nurses who
more
Our Home, Our Community, Our Future: St. Kate's kicks off 2026-27 academic year
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 4 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news:
* * *
Our Home, Our Community, Our Future: St. Kate's kicks off 2026-27 academic year
*
St. Catherine University welcomed new and returning students, faculty, and staff to campus on August 31 with a celebration of community and a call to go forth boldly into the future. Following Mass in Our Lady of Victory Chapel and a lively procession across campus, University members gathered for Opening Celebration in Th
more
Rep. Craig, 5 Co-signers Issue Letter to Agriculture Secretary Rollins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following letter with five co-signers to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins:
* * *
Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Brooke Rollins
Secretary
U.S. Department of Agriculture
1400 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20250
Dear Secretary Rollins,
By many indicators, this year's wildfire season is expected to be one of the wo
more
Reps. Craig, Brown Issue Letter to House Agriculture Committee Chairman Thompson
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following letter with Vice Ranking Member Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, to Chairman Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania:
* * *
Here is the text of the letter:
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Glenn "GT" Thompson
Chairman
Committee on Agriculture
U.S. House of Representatives
Dear Mr. Chairman,
Earlier this summer, the American Farm Bureau released another staggering repo
more
Reps. Craig, Nunn Introduce Bill to Withhold Retirement Benefits from Members of Congress Who Violate their Oath of Office
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
* * *
Reps. Craig, Nunn Introduce Bill to Withhold Retirement Benefits from Members of Congress Who Violate their Oath of Office
*
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (D-MN-02), Zach Nunn (IA-03) Chris Pappas (D-NH-01) and Young Kim (R-CA-40) introduced legislation to prevent Members of Congress who engage in misconduct from receiving taxpayer-funded retirement benefits. Their Congre
more
Reps. Kim, Nunn Introduce Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
* * *
Reps. Kim, Nunn Introduce Bill to Strip Pensions from Disgraced Members of Congress
*
WASHINGTON, D.C. -As first reported in the Washington Examiner, Congresswoman Young Kim (CA-40) joined Reps. Zach Nunn (IA-03), Chris Pappas (NH-01) and Angie Craig (MN-02) in introducing the Congressional Pension Accountability Act to end taxpayer-funded pension benefits for Members of Congress who are expelled or
more
Sanford TRF re-designated as Level 4 Trauma Hospital
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
* * *
Sanford TRF re-designated as Level 4 Trauma Hospital
*
THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health recently re-designated Sanford Thief River Falls as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital. Sanford Thief River Falls was first designated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital in 2009.
Sanford Thief River Falls staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to b
more
Sen. Slotkin Issues Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
* * *
Here is the text of the letter:
September 1, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
As we approach the November 2026 elections, I'd ask you to confirm a simple statement: the Department of Homeland Security will not send armed fede
more
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
* * *
Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 8/28/2026-9/4/2026
*
Condemning ICE's Abuse of Power & Harmful Tactics in Connecticut
[Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, held a public forum to receive testimony from the Danbury community about Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)'s destructive and indiscri
more
Serritella to Moderate Panel on Litigation Challenges and Success
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
Serritella to Moderate Panel on Litigation Challenges and Success
*
Taft Chicago partner and Commercial Litigation Practice Group co-chair William Serritella Jr. will moderate the session "Challenges and Keys to Success Around Using Litigation" at the IMN Bank Special Assets Midwest Conference on Sept. 10. This session will examine the practical and strategic considerations lenders,
more
Swarthmore Welcomes Faculty Members to Campus for 2026-27 Academic Year
SWARTHMORE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- Swarthmore College posted the following news:
* * *
Swarthmore Welcomes Faculty Members to Campus for 2026-27 Academic Year
*
This fall, five Swarthmore faculty members begin tenure-track appointments: Five are receiving tenure-track appointments, one is moving from a regular part-time position to the tenure track, and three faculty members who previously held visiting assistant professor roles are receiving tenure-track appointments.
Faculty members rec
more
Taft Advised RH Aero Systems in Successful Closing of Strategic Investment by Capitol Meridian Partners
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
* * *
Taft Advised RH Aero Systems in Successful Closing of Strategic Investment by Capitol Meridian Partners
*
Taft is pleased to have served as legal counsel to RH Aero Systems in the successful closing of a strategic investment by Capitol Merdian Partners. Following the previously announced signing, the parties completed the transaction after satisfying regulatory approvals and customa
more
University of Manitoba's Chamali Kodikara Takes Over as President of Institute of Food Technologists Student Association
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 3 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Institute of Food Technologists posted the following news release:
* * *
University of Manitoba's Chamali Kodikara Takes Over as President of Institute of Food Technologists Student Association
*
CHICAGO - September 3, 2026 - The Institute of Food Technologists Student Association (IFTSA), a student-governed community of members of the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT), is proud to announce that Chamali Kodikara from the Univers
more