WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Nikki Budzinski, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski on Substack: "10 Things You Might Not Know About Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill" * WASHINGTON, DC -- Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) published a post on the New Dem Dispatch, the New Democrat Coalition's Substack, detailing some of the lesser-known consequences of Congressional Republicans' Big, Ugly Bill. In the post, Budzinski discusses the sweeping impacts of the bill on  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 8 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers awards $3.1 million contract for Lock and Dam 7 outdraft modification project The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, awarded a $3.1 million contract to Dubuque Barge & Fleeting Service Company doing business as Newt Marine Service out of Dubuque, Iowa, on July 2. The construction contract will modify the existing rock weir structure to red more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Emerson Measurement Solutions, Shakopee, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), emphasizing the need for regulatory updates to better accommodate advanced Coriolis flow meter technology. The letter was in response to DOI's Request for Information regarding regulatory reform, which aims to modernize existing regulations. In the correspondence penned by Jon Stokes, Group President of Emerson, the organization commended  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Vote-A-Rama On Republican Budget Betrayal Hits 24 Hours, Lujan Standing Strong for New Mexicans * WATCH : Lujan Holds Senate Floor During Midnight Session WATCH : Lujan Introduces Amendment to Save SNAP Washington, D.C. - As the Senate vote-a-rama on the Republican Budget Betrayal hits 24 hours, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) has been on the Senate floor throughout the night fi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration has issued a notice entitled "University of Minnesota et al.; Application(s) for Duty-Free Entry of Scientific Instruments." This public announcement invites comments regarding whether scientific instruments of equivalent value, intended for the specific uses outlined, are currently manufactured within the U.S. This notice concerns applications for duty-free entry of specialized scientific equipment more PR

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Polaris Inc., Medina, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce expressing deep concerns over proposed inclusions of additional products under Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum. The letter, signed by Michelle Duehn, Senior Manager of Global Trade at Polaris, argues that these inclusions could jeopardize jobs and competitiveness within the American manufacturing sector. Polaris, a leading American manufacturer of powersports more ST

WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym: "Democrats Would Rather Protect Criminals and Gangs" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) released a statement reiterating his support for law enforcement, including Customs and Border Patrol (CPB) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE): "America is a country of law and order, but Democrats would rather protect criminals and let gang members rule the streets, more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 9 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on July 8, 2025: * * * Safe at Home Reaches Milestone of 5,000 Active Participants Address confidentiality services offer protection and comfort for Minnesotans fearing for their safety * SAINT PAUL - On July 1, 2025, Minnesota's address confidentiality services, Safe at Home, reached the milestone of 5,000 active participants for the first time since the service was created in 2007. Safe at Ho more PR