Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota
49 Medical Groups Urge CMS to Maintain Same-Day Evaluation Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 9, 2026
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 Policie
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security
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Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The ne
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 14 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues To Block Trump Administration's New Public Charge Rule
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to stop the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of Homeland S
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ALPA Approves $2 Million Allocation to Support Sun Country Pilots Through Merger Negotiations Process
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 15 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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ALPA Approves $2 Million Allocation to Support Sun Country Pilots Through Merger Negotiations Process
September 14, 2026
McLEAN, Va. -- Sun Country Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, Int'l (ALPA), received a $2 million allocation to provide additional resources for ongoing contract negotiations and the joint collective bargaining agreement negotia
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Alumni Award: Rolly Muller '85 to Receive Paxton Service Award
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Award: Rolly Muller '85 to Receive Paxton Service Award
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Rolly Muller '85
For Rolly Muller '85, service to Southwest Minnesota State University has never been something extra. It has simply been part of who she is.
That steady commitment is being celebrated this year as Muller receives the John and Kathy Paxton Alumni Service Award, which recognizes alumni whose dedication, genero
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American Farm Bureau Federation: Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 15 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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Finalists Advance in Ag Innovation Challenge for Chance at $100,000
Sep 14, 2026
Four start-up companies offering agricultural innovations have advanced to compete for a top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, continues to elevate the importance of entrepreneurship in agriculture thr
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Americans for Tax Reform Issues Commentary: List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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List of 100 Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids
John Kartch and Rachel Loren 09/14/2026
Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 100.
As documented below at least 100 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts.
Trump Accounts for
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans From Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
PHOENIX - Attorney General Mayes today joined a bipartisan coalition of 14 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair and Ranking Member of the
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Continues Opposition to President Trump's Unlawful Tariff Regime, Urges Court of International Trade to Declare Trump's Third Attempt Illegal
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Bonta, as part of a coalition of 25 states, filed an amicus brief in the Court of International Trade in Learning Resources v. Trump, a case challenging President Trump's latest
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Secures Supreme Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Attempt to Restrict Mail Voting
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Eligible voters urged to make their voices heard this November
OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today welcomed the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to leave in place a l
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues to Block Trump Administration's Cruel New Public Charge Rule
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Dramatic expansion of who is considered a "public charge" would force millions to choose between protecting their pathway to citizenship and access to healthcare or food assistance for themselves and their families
SAN FRANCISCO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a m
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump Administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pol
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a bipartisan coalition of 17 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act (Clarity Act). In a letter sent to Senators Tim Scott and Elizabeth Warren, Chair an
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Leads Major Challenge to Trump Administration's Attack on Immigrant Families
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September 14, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt a catastrophic new Trump administration policy that would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 14 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to block Trump administration's public charge rule
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Sept. 14, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
The new Department of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TO BLOCK TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PUBLIC CHARGE RULE
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 22 states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawfully using public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 14 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Trump Administration Rule Punishing Immigrants
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield took action against the Trump administration today to stop a new rule that would punish immigrants for using public benefits they're legally allowed to use, like Medicaid and food assistance. The rule would let immigration officers deny green cards to people simply
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Calls on Congress to Preserve States' Ability to Protect Americans from Cryptocurrency Scams
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The Clarity Act Would Jeopardize State Attorneys General's Ability to Protect Investors from Scams and Frauds
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 other attorneys general in opposing the Digital Asset Market C
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 14 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
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Press Releases
(Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined 21 other states and D.C. in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new Department of Homeland Sec
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota's Meteoric Rise in Renewables Drove Up Electricity Prices
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 12 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Minnesota's meteoric rise in renewables drove up electricity prices
Written by Darren Nelson | September 12, 2026
My previous two articles on September 10th and 8th showed that wind and solar renewables dramatically raised electricity prices in Minnesota and elsewhere around the country from 2002 onw
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Star Tribune Investigation Finds Walz/Flanagan Administration Turned a Blind Eye to Fraud
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Star Tribune investigation finds Walz/Flanagan administration turned a blind eye to fraud
Written by John Phelan | September 14, 2026
This weekend, the Star Tribune carried an excellent report by Ryan Faircloth which looked in detail at the Walz/Flanagan administration's handling of Minnesota's epid
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Teacher Liability Insurance Makes Up Fraction of Union Spending
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary:
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Teacher liability insurance makes up fraction of union spending
Written by Catrin Wigfall | September 14, 2026
Professional liability insurance is often one of the main reasons teachers are told to stay members of their union. But it's a small fraction of Education Minnesota's total spending.
Accord
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Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory: Unused Natural Gas Behind NYC's $300 Million Waste of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
NEW YORK, Sept. 15 (TNSjou) -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news:
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Unused Natural Gas Behind NYC's $300 Million Waste of a Potent Greenhouse Gas
New research may offer cities an overlooked pathway for reducing methane emissions while potentially saving consumers millions of dollars lost to wasted natural gas.
By Rebecca Fowler
September 14, 2026
Highlights
* Methane emissions associated with natural gas were equivalent to about 1.7% of the
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Conduent Names Narayanan Sundaresan Chief Information and Technology Officer
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Sept. 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Names Narayanan Sundaresan Chief Information and Technology Officer
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Technology leader brings more than 28 years of experience driving enterprise transformation, AI innovation and technology strategy for large, regulated organizations.
Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business
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Corps of Engineers selects Rock Island, Illinois, resident for national award
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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Corps of Engineers selects Rock Island, Illinois, resident for national award
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ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, selected Rock Island, Illinois, resident and St. Paul District environmental specialist Jesse Ray for its 2025 Planning Excellence Award.
The Planning Excellence Award, or Planner of the Year Award, recognizes personnel exhi
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news:
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Democratic Governors Call Out Corrupt Trump Administration For Fueling Affordability Crisis
Sep 11, 2026
DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear: "Under Donald Trump, you haven't made any more money. What you've done is paid more costs."
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As Donald Trump and Republicans held their midterm convention, DGA Chair Governor Beshear, along with Governors Laura Kelly, Tim Walz, Bob Ferguson, and Matt Meyer highlig
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Statewide Endorsements, Backing 40 Statewide Candidates in 15 States
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Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running in AZ, CA, CO, CT, GA, ID, MD, MI, MN, NV, NY, OK, PA, TN, and WI
NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of statewide endorsements: 40 candidates across 15 st
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Faegre Drinker Issues Insight: Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships - Key Risks and Considerations
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight:
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Student Housing Public-Private Partnerships (P3s): Key Risks and Considerations
University owners must negotiate deliberately to protect institutional control, financial flexibility, and asset quality.
At a Glance
* Universities should insist on retaining policy control over rental rate-setting and student housing assignments, ensuring the institution -- not the private partn
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Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis: Regional Economic Conditions - Tourism and Hospitality
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following news on Sept. 14, 2026:
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The summer tourism season has come to an end, and the Minneapolis Fed and Hospitality Minnesota partnered on a September survey to gauge current economic activity and the near-term outlook of Minnesota's tourism and hospitality businesses. Join analyst Haley Chinander for a free webinar that will cover the results of the survey. Haley will be joined by Angie Whitcomb (
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Finstad Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Hennepin County Attorney's Office Following Recent Minneapolis Shooting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Finstad Calls on Department of Justice to Investigate Hennepin County Attorney's Office Following Recent Minneapolis Shooting
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) led Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) and Congresswoman Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) in sending a letter to U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice calling for a review of the Hennepin Count
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International Scholars to Gather at Moravian University for Inaugural Institute Conference
BETHLEHEM, Pennsylvania, Sept. 14 -- Moravian University issued the following news release:
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International Scholars to Gather at Moravian University for Inaugural Institute Conference
September 14, 2026
When the Institute for Moravian History and World Heritage hosts its inaugural conference this fall, it will build on decades of precedent and centuries of world-recognized Moravian history and culture.
The conference is scheduled November 12-14 at Moravian University's Haupert Union Bu
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Levin to Speak on EU, UK, US and UAE Regulatory Paths and One Global Digital Asset Market at EBC12 in Barcelona
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Levin to Speak on EU, UK, US and UAE Regulatory Paths and One Global Digital Asset Market at EBC12 in Barcelona
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Richard B. Levin, Chair of Taft's FinTech Practice, will be speaking on a panel at the European Blockchain Convention (EBC12) in Brussels. The two-day conference will feature panels on sessions focused on institutional digital assets, tokenisation, MiCA regulation, and
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Loan Huynh Named to Top Women in Law List
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Loan Huynh Named to Top Women in Law List
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Fredrikson shareholder Loan T. Huynh was named to the 2026 Top Women in Law list from Minnesota Lawyer. The recognition celebrates women attorneys who are at the forefront of the state's legal profession and who epitomize the principles of leadership, professionalism and community involvement.
As chair of Fredrikson's Imm
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Marshfield Clinic warns of tickborne-illness risk in autumn
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release:
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Marshfield Clinic warns of tickborne-illness risk in autumn
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MARSHFIELD, Wis. - While many people are ready to enjoy the cooler weather while hunting, hiking or pumpkin picking, Marshfield Clinic Research Institute research has shown an autumn surge of deer ticks, which transmit Lyme disease. That means being tick aware and taking preventive measures while outside this fall
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Matanzas Riverkeeper Urges EPA to Withdraw Voluntary Biosolids Guidance and Finalize Binding Sewage Sludge Risk Assessment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 04, 2026
Submission via www.regulations.gov
Lee Zeldin, Administrator
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency,
EPA Docket Center, WJC West Building, Room 3334,
1301 Constitution Avenue NW,
Washington, DC 20004
Re:
Draft Guidance for Reducing Risk from Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and
Perfluoroocta
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 15 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the Trump administration's new public charge rule, which would allow immigration officials to penalize immigrants for lawful use of public benefits. The new D
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Meagan Flood, '26 MMKTG: Her Class Project Turned into a Job Offer
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news:
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Meagan Flood, '26 MMKTG: Her Class Project Turned into a Job Offer
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Meet Minnesota Carlson's community and learn about the experiences and career connections we offer.
#What was your initial reason or motivation for pursuing a Master of Marketing?
My initial motivation for pursuing a Master of Marketing was to expand my marketing knowledge. With my background in E
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Minnesota Credit Union Network: Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise to Help Businesses Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- Royal Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news:
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Royal Credit Union Expands Treasury Management Expertise to Help Businesses Reduce Risk and Improve Efficiency
9/14/2026
EAU CLAIRE, Wis. - Royal Credit Union (Royal) is expanding its Treasury Management expertise to help business Members strengthen fraud prevention, simplify financial processes and more effectively manage cash flow. As part of that in
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MSU Extension director Quentin Tyler selected for national Extension leadership role
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news:
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MSU Extension director Quentin Tyler selected for national Extension leadership role
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Michigan State University Extension Director Quentin Tyler is taking on a new national leadership role.
Tyler has been selected to serve a four-year term on the Extension Committee on Organization and Policy (ECOP), representing the North Central Region.
ECOP serves
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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AG Davenport Challenges Trump Administration's Public Charge Rule
DHS Rule Seeks to Punish Immigrants Entitled to Assistance for Seeking Vital Benefits
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TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) over its unlawful public charge rule, which would
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NFL Ties Week 1 Scoring Record for Super Bowl Era
CANTON, Ohio, Sept. 15 -- The National Football League posted the following news:
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NFL ties Week 1 scoring record for Super Bowl era
Published: Sep 15, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Bobby Kownack, Digital Content Producer
A 14-year Week 1 record has been matched.
Thanks to the Kansas City Chiefs and Denver Broncos combining for 41 points on Monday night, the opening slate of games for the 2026 season has officially tied the 2012 season's record for the most Week 1 points scored (791) during the Su
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NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 14 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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NLRB blocks union election due to Prime Healthcare's illegal interference with nurses' right to unionize
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Today the National Labor Relations Board's Region 13 Office in Chicago moved to block the originally scheduled Sept. 17 NLRB union election at Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Ill., in light of credible allegations that a free and fair election is not possible at thi
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Omar, Scott, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers' Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Omar, Scott, Casar Introduce Legislation to Protect Workers' Hard-Earned Wages from Medical Debt Collection
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WASHINGTON-Today, House Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03), Subcommittee on Workforce Protections Ranking Member Rep. Ilhan Omar (MN-05), and Vice Ranking Member Rep. Greg Casar (TX-35), introduced the Protecting Workers' Wages from Medical D
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
NEW YORK, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The New York City Bar Association issued the following news release:
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On the Continued Use of Masks by Law Enforcement
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New York City Bar Association Statement
The New York City Bar Association ("City Bar") condemns the continued, widespread use of masks and face coverings by law enforcement agencies as undermining the rule of law.
In June of 2025, the City Bar issued a statement in which it decried the use of masks and other measures to ob
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Read Research From NCFR's Family Relations
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news:
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Read New Research From NCFR's Family Relations
7 Early-View Articles Published Sept. 6-12
September 14, 2026
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Stay current on the latest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals: Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR).
Most Recent Journal Issues:
JFTR Septemb
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Peggy Flanagan to Represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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Reproductive Freedom for All Endorses Peggy Flanagan to Represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate
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Contact: media@reproductivefreedomforall.org
Washington, DC -Today, Reproductive Freedom for All endorsed Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan to represent Minnesota in the U.S. Senate.
Reproductive Freedom for All President and CEO
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to 350.org Executive Director Jellema
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to 350.org Executive Director Anne Jellema:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Anne Jellema
Executive Director
350.org
PO Box 843004
Boston, MA 02284-3004
Dear Ms. Jellema:
The House Committee on Science, Space, and
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Reps. Babin, McCormick Issue Letter to Sierra Club Executive Director Chu
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, chairman of the Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight, to Sierra Club Executive Director Dan Chu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 10, 2026
Mr. Dan Chu
Executive Director
Sierra Club
50 F Street, NW, Eighth Floor
Washington, DC 20001
Dear Mr. Chu:
The House Committee on Scienc
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SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud
WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 14, 2026:
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SBA Announces Suspensions for 870,000 U.S. Borrowers Tied to $39 Billion In Suspected Pandemic Fraud
Largest SBA action extends nationwide crackdown to recover funds and hold fraudsters accountable
WASHINGTON -- Today, during a major fraud announcement in Kansas City, Missouri, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Attorney General Todd Blanche, FBI Director Kash Patel, and Assis
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Skrmetti, Other AGs Urge FCC to Strengthen Robocall Rules
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general (AGs) are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen requirements aimed at preventing scammers from using U.S. phone networks to make illegal robocalls.
The coalition is asking the
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Summer housing fund fuels student research
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 14 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Summer housing fund fuels student research
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About 80% of undergraduate students at William & Mary participate in research. For many, the summer offers a valuable opportunity to pursue new work or advance long-term projects in the time between academic years.
The Charles Center for Undergraduate Research provides opportunities that make summer research possible for William & Mary students across disciplin
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Taft Recognized Among Chicago's Largest Law Firms by Crain's
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Taft Recognized Among Chicago's Largest Law Firms by Crain's
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Taft moved up three spots to #11, on Crain's Chicago Business' annual list of Chicago's Largest Law Firms with 187 attorneys. Firms are recognized by the number of local attorneys as of June 30, 2026. Taft Chicago had a 12% increase in attorney headcount over the previous year. The firm was also recognized as having the
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news:
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Tennessee Attorney General Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging FCC TO Strengthen Robocall Protections
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Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general are urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Upstream Provider" (KYUP) requirements to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. phone networ
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The Corn Dispute at the Heart of US-Mexico Agricultural Trade
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release:
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The Corn Dispute at the Heart of US-Mexico Agricultural Trade
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There is significant market integration between the US and Mexico in the agricultural sector, which i
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
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USDOT invested a record $10.9 million to equip 3,000 runway vehicles with transmitters at 61 airports
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today made a $1.1 billion investment into upgrading critical airport infrastructur
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Delivers $1.1 Billion to Upgrade Airports, Including Equipping Runway Vehicles with Transmitters
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today made a $1.1 billion investment into upgrading critical airport infrastructure, adding family-friendly features, and installing vehicle movement are
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 26
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WASHINGTON -
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day Saturday, Sept. 26.
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UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism
FLINT, Michigan, Sept. 14 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news:
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UM-Flint joint research tackles chronic K-12 absenteeism
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A student can't get to school because reliable transportation isn't available. Another misses class because their family is experiencing housing instability. Neither problem can be solved by simply telling students they need to show up.
That's one of the realities emerging from nearly a decade of research by Jeremy Singer, assistant profes
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UNI to host higher education expert Kevin McClure for Hearst Lecture
CEDAR FALLS, Iowa, Sept. 14 -- The University of Northern Iowa posted the following news release:
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UNI to host higher education expert Kevin McClure for Hearst Lecture
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CEDAR FALLS, Iowa - Kevin McClure, a national expert on higher education leadership, workplace culture and the future of colleges and universities, will kick off the 2026-27 Hearst Lecture Series at UNI Sept. 22.
McClure will speak at 5 p.m. in the Reading Room in Seerley Hall. A book signing will be held from 4:30 to
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Whip Emmer Reacts to VP Vance's Announcement Blocking Fraudsters From Accessing Federal Loans
WASHINGTON, Sept. 14 (Rep.) -- House Republican Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Whip Emmer Reacts to VP Vance's Announcement Blocking Fraudsters From Accessing Federal Loans
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House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) issued the following statement in response to Vice President JD Vance's announcement blocking nearly one million fraudsters from accessing federal loans.
"Today, Vice President Vance announced a major win for American taxpayers: if you stea
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Winona State Earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal
WINONA, Minnesota, Sept. 15 -- Winona State University issued the following news:
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Winona State Earns Highly Established Action Plan Seal
Sep 14, 2026
A commitment to civic engagement is earning national recognition for the work taking place at Winona State University.
The university has received the Highly Established Action Plan Seal for the 2026 election cycle, earning a score of 28.7 out of 32 possible points on the Strengthening American Democracy Action Planning Guide (SADG) Rub
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