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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Minnesota Newsletter for 2026-02-06 ( 66 items )  
ACLU of Nebraska: Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Nebraska issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Freedom for Man Facing Indefinite Detention in ICE Custody Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigrant detention center in McCook, Nebraska. * A man who cannot return to his home country is suing to seek his freedom after months in the custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Semere Gherezgiher is being held in the immigra more PR

Ansari Introduces Legislation to Rein In ICE, Demand Accountability (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Yassamin Ansari, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ansari Introduces Legislation to Rein In ICE, Demand Accountability * WASHINGTON - Today, Representative Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) introduced a comprehensive package of legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) accountable for terrorizing communities under the direction of Donald Trump and Kristi Noem. "I've visited the Eloy Detention Center three times, and have witnessed more PR

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) stand more PR

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Stronger Federal Staffing Standards at Senior Health Care Facilities (10)
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 5 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Calls for Stronger Federal Staffing Standards at Senior Health Care Facilities * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a coalition of 18 attorneys general are calling on the federal government to reinstate critical staffing standards and protections designed to keep senior citizens safe in long-term health care facilities. The coalition more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS COALITION SUPPORTING LONG-TERM ENERGY TRANSMISSION PLANNING (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS COALITION SUPPORTING LONG-TERM ENERGY TRANSMISSION PLANNING * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit supporting the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) in defending its "Building for the Future Through Electric Regional Transmission  more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 5 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION ROLLBACK OF FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities and one county on Wednesday in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for more PR

Brownley Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, and over 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, and over 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-CA-26) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), along with over 55 congressional colleagues in pressing Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Ken more PR

Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Labor's Radical Dream of the 'General Strike' (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Labor's radical dream of the "general strike" Big Labor in Europe, particularly in France, can launch strikes against the whole of society, rather than just a specific employer. Left-wing labor activists want to bring this institutionalized revolution to America. By Michael Watson There is one power organized labor craves above all others. One power to rule all workers, willing or not; o more PR

Catholic League Issues Commentary: Responses To Church Invasion Are Alarming (10)
NEW YORK, Feb. 6 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * RESPONSES TO CHURCH INVASION ARE ALARMING The church invasion that took place at Cities Church on January 18 in St. Paul, Minnesota was a flagrant violation of constitutional law, federal law and common decency. It more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas Exodus (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The habeas exodus Written by: Bill Glahn From the Star Tribune, "Another wave of departures in Minnesota's US Attorney's Office." The Star Tribune reports, "Another eight lawyers have left or announced their intentions to leave the Minnesota U.S. Attorney's Office, according to multiple people wi more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Habeas Travesty (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * The habeas travesty Wrriten by Bill Glahn The habeas corpus phenomenon is making a mockery of the American justice system. In true Cloward-Piven-Alinsky style, some 672 habeas cases have been filed in the first 29 "business" days of 2026 in the U.S. District Court for Minnesota. Tha more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: How to Learn the Academic Quality of Your Public School (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * How to learn the academic quality of your public school Written by Josiah Padley When parents choose a school for their child, there are numerous factors that come into play. Who is the child and what are their needs? How close is the school, and can the family easily access it? Is t more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: KSTP Poll Finds That Minnesotans Favor Local Law Enforcement Helping Federal Immigration Authorities by 14 Points (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * KSTP poll finds that Minnesotans favor local law enforcement helping federal immigration authorities by 14 points Written by: John Phelan Last week, I looked through the available poll data to try to find common ground among Minnesotans on the issue of immigration. Broadly speaking, what I found was more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Mass Resignations From U.S. Attorney's Office Will Hinder the Fight Against Fraud in Minnesota (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Mass resignations from U.S. Attorney's Office will hinder the fight against fraud in Minnesota Written by: John Phelan In mid-January, U.S. Attorney Joe Thompson, who had been leading the legal fight against fraud in Minnesota, resigned along with a number of his colleagues. This was a hard blow to  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Massive New Texas Power Plant (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Massive new Texas power plant Written by: Bill Glahn From KCBD-11 TV Lubbock, TX, "Texas approves 'largest permitted data center campus' in the U.S.: Pacifico Energy received its air permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for 7.65 GW of gas-fired power generation." To put this  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Minnesota Healthcare Providers Must Stop Anti-ICE Rhetoric (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Minnesota healthcare providers must stop anti-ICE rhetoric Written by Matt Dean Many rightly admire the dedication of doctors and nurses at Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC). They save lives daily in one of the nation's busiest safety-net hospitals. But their recent protest again more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: New Administrative Hurdle for School Districts - Paid Family and Medical Leave (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * A new administrative hurdle for school districts: Paid Family and Medical Leave Written by: Josiah Padley As school districts across Minnesota continue to grapple with the logistic and financial challenges of the state government's many (80+) unfunded mandates, a new hurdle has arisen for districts: more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Police Federation Leaders Critical of Police Tactics Surrendering to Politics (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Police federation leaders critical of police tactics surrendering to politics Written by David Zimmer It's often said that when someone knowledgeable speaks out, we should listen. In just the past week, the police federation leaders representing more than 1,000 police officers from  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Precinct Caucuses Across the State Pass School Choice Resolution (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Precinct Caucuses Across the State Pass School Choice Resolution Written by Bill Walsh The $7k for Kids campaign enjoyed a big night at precinct caucuses as over 1,000 precincts debated and passed a resolution adding Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) to the state party platforms. The more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Sending Out the 168 (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Sending out the 168 Written by Bill Glahn From KTTC, "Minnesota Dept. of Human Services to ramp up unannounced site visits in effort to cut down on fraud." Better late than never, I guess. KTTC reports, "State Medicaid Director John Connolly said the agency has reached out to the  more PR

Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: World Report Finds Young People May Have the Credentials, But Lack the Skills (10)
GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 2 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * World report finds young people may have the credentials, but lack the skills Written by: Catrin Wigfall In a world where education increasingly determines economic opportunity and social mobility, understanding how well education systems perform and whom they serve is important. The Organization f more PR

Chairman Joyce Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Schemes (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Maryland, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Joyce Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Hearing on Medicare and Medicaid Fraud Schemes Congressman John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Common Schemes, more PR

Club Hotel Services Advances Integrated Commercial Performance Through Expanded Pulse and GEMS Platforms (10)
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Club Hotel Services, a subsidiary of Rezidor Hotel Group, issued the following news release: * * * The Club Hotel Services advances integrated commercial performance through expanded Pulse and GEMS platforms The Club Hotel Services, Radisson Hotel Group's integrated commercial engine, has closed a landmark year of growth. With the continued expansion of its proprietary platforms, Pulse and GEMS, The Club has sharpened its focus on how data, automation, and hum more PR

Congressman Stauber Secures an Additional $15 Million for the Northland (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Stauber Secures an Additional $15 Million for the Northland * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) announced that he secured an additional $15 million for district projects after President Trump recently signed the FY2026 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies appropriations bill into law. "These targeted investments will advance vital trans more PR

Congresswoman Pou Demands Noem Explain ICE License Plate Manipulation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Pou Demands Noem Explain ICE License Plate Manipulation * WASHINGTON, DC - Congresswoman Nellie Pou (D-NJ-09) today called on DHS Secretary Kristi Noem to explain why ICE agents are systemically manipulating and hiding vehicle license plates to mask their work and identities. "I write to express grave concerns over recent reports that federal law enforcement agents operating under th more PR

Consumer Reports Backs Introduction of Federal Right to Repair Legislation (10)
YONKERS, New York, Feb. 6 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports backs introduction of federal right to repair legislation Consumer Reports announced its support for the Fair Repair Act, federal legislation introduced today in the Senate by U.S. Senator Lujan of New Mexico and in the House by U.S. Rep. Joseph Morelle of New York. The companion bills would guarantee consumers the right to have their electronic devices repaired by a service more PR

Dartmouth College: Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP (10)
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Feb. 6 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Scott Jennings and Ana Navarro Debate Over the GOP The Republican analysts differ on some key Trump administration actions. * With nine months to go before the 2026 midterms, and one year into the second Trump presidency, a major issue already facing the Republican Party is how to prepare for a post-Trump world. The future of the GOP was the subject of a Dartmouth Political Union debate on Feb. 3 between f more PR

Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Remove ICE Investigators from Alex Pretti Shooting Investigation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Duckworth Demands Trump Administration Remove ICE Investigators from Alex Pretti Shooting Investigation * February 04, 2026 [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - With the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now leading the investigation into the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) is demanding U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and FBI Director Kas more PR

Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration * February 04, 2026 Durbin: "If we're serious about fighting fraud, let's talk about the President, who has more than doubled his net worth since his return to office." WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's S more PR

Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Durbin Calls Out The Rampant Fraud Perpetrated By The Trump Administration U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered opening remarks in today's Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action, and Federal Rights hearing on fraud in Minnesot more PR

Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation * February 05, 2026 Durbin: "If we have reached the point in this country [where the Executive Branch ignores the Constitution], for God's sake, are we anything less than an authoritarian state?" WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbi more PR

Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Durbin Condemns The Trump Administration For Ignoring The Constitution, Overwhelming The Judicial System Amid DHS's Lawless Immigration Operation U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive busin more PR

Elfreth Testifies Against Elkridge ICE Facility (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Testifies Against Elkridge ICE Facility * ELLICOTT CITY, MD - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) testified at a Howard County Council public hearing in support of CB16-2026 - Emergency Legislation - Amending - Howard County Building Code - I-3 Use group. This legislation would prohibit the permitting of privately-owned buildings operating as detention centers in Howard County. This  more PR

Ernst Earns Award for Her Work to Save Tax Dollars (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Earns Award for Her Work to Save Tax Dollars * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, was named Taxpayer Defender of the Month by the National Taxpayers Union (NTU) for her consistent and long-standing squeal work to root out waste, fraud, and abuse within the federal government. For over a decade, Ernst has exposed wasteful government spending through her  more PR

Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath Issues Commentary: Conclusion of the FY26 Appropriations Process Kicks Off the FY27 Process in Election-Shorted Year (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 5, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, manager Matt Abdifar, principal Megan S. Herber and principal Nicholas P. Manetto: * * * Conclusion of the FY26 Appropriations Process Kicks Off the FY27 Process in Election-Shorted Year As an appropriations bill gains consensus, it becomes harder to influence. Early engagement is important. At a Glance * Organizations interest more PR

FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Savage Communications, FiberLight of Virginia, South Central Connect Open Certain RDOF Census Block Groups to Eligibility for Other Funding Programs (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (AU Docket No. 20-34; WC Docket No. 19-126, 10-90) on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * By this Public Notice, the Wireline Competition Bureau (WCB or Bureau) announces that certain Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF) census block groups (CBG) are now eligible for other funding programs. Specifically, Savage Communications, Inc. (Savage) has notified the Commission of its decision t more PR

FFRF Action Fund: Theocrat Fla. Gov. Candidate Says Don Lemon Lucky for Not Being Executed (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 6 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news: * * * Theocrat Fla. gov. candidate says Don Lemon lucky for not being executed Florida gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" for his chilling comments about Don Lemon following the star repo more PR

Garamendi Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Garamendi Joins Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55 Lawmakers in Pressing HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08) joined U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD), along with Representative Mike Quigley (D-IL-05), and over 55 congressional colleagues in pressing Department of Health and H more PR

House Judiciary Committee Issues Report on Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Judiciary Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-472) on the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act (H.R. 2189). The report was advanced by Rep. Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, on Jan. 30, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 2189, the Law Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, introduced by Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-WI), exempts certain conducted electrical weapons (CEW) from the definition of a firearm under federal law by categorizing them as "l more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold Ex-Secretary of State Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-469) on a resolution recommending that the House find ex-Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Hillary R. Clinton, former Secretary of State (Secretary Clinton), willfully failed to comply with a depositi more ST

House Oversight & Government Reform Committee Issues Report Recommending to Hold President Clinton in Contempt Over Subpoena Refusal (Part 1 of 2) (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-468) on a resolution recommending that the House find President William J. Clinton in contempt of Congress for refusal to comply with a subpoena duly issued by the committee. The report was advanced by Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, on Jan. 27, 2026. * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY William J. Clinton, former President of the United States (President Clinton), willfully failed to comply with a depositi more ST

Klobuchar Recognized by the Major County Sheriffs of America as Legislator of the Year (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Recognized by the Major County Sheriffs of America as Legislator of the Year * Senator Klobuchar receiving the Legislator of the Year Award from Sheriff Bill Brown of Santa Barbara County, California, President of the Major County Sheriffs of America Association WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) was recognized by the Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA) as the Legislato more PR

LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson laying out clear legislative actions to rein in ICE and stop the violence. The full text of the letter can be seen he more PR

LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADERS JEFFRIES AND SCHUMER DELIVER URGENT ICE REFORM DEMANDS TO REPUBLICAN LEADERSHIP * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) sent the following letter to Leader Thune and Speaker Johnson laying out clear legislative actions to rein in ICE and stop the violence. The full text of the letter can be seen here and below: Dear Speak more PR

Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Raises Alarm Bells Over the Trump Administration's Threats of ICE at Polling Locations * Washington (February 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today released the following statement in response to growing recognition that the Trump administration's immigration policies are tied to efforts to subvert free and fair elections in the United States. On January 24-the same d more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) standards for passenger ca more PR

Meiningens to perform "Aftermath" (10)
MORRIS, Minnesota, Feb. 4 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Meiningens to perform "Aftermath" * The Morris Meiningens Performing Arts Collective student organization, in association with the theatre discipline at the University of Minnesota Morris, announces its winter production, Aftermath, a moving new play by Midwest playwright and current Augustana University senior Mikennah Oleson. In this deeply personal and emotionally resonant story, five ind more PR

Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Sends President Trump Recommendations for Appointment of Minnesota's Next Federal Judge (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Sends President Trump Recommendations for Appointment of Minnesota's Next Federal Judge * WASHINGTON - Today, Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Pete Stauber (MN-08), and Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent President Donald Trump their recommendations for the role of United States District Court judge for the District of Minnesot more PR

Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Sends President Trump Recommendations for Appointment of Minnesota's Next Federal Judge (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Republican Congressional Delegation Sends President Trump Recommendations for Appointment of Minnesota's Next Federal Judge * WASHINGTON - Today, Representatives Tom Emmer (MN-06), Pete Stauber (MN-08), Michelle Fischbach (MN-07), and Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent President Donald Trump their recommendations for the role of United States District Court judge for the District of Minnesota. The  more PR

Most Transparent Administration in American History Adds 5,000 More Criminal Illegal Alien to Public Website (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WOW.DHS.GOV: Most Transparent Administration in American History Adds 5,000 More Criminal Illegal Alien to Public Website * WOW.DHS.GOV has a new feature that makes it easier for users to search the criminal illegal aliens removed from their state: wow.dhs.gov/[state name] WASHINGTON -As part of the Trump administration's commitment to provide the most transparent administration in histo more PR

Munur to Present at Ohio State Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Munur to Present at Ohio State Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium * Taft Columbus partner Mehmet Munur will present "AI Governance: Contracts, Compliance, and Risk Controls" at the Ohio State Business Law Journal 2026 Symposium on Feb. 13. Throughout the presentation, Munur and his co-presenter will explore the frameworks and regulations moderating AI development and use, along with more PR

Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir (10)
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 5 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses, community allies to highlight connection between ICE violence and Palantir * Registered nurses and community allies in Palo Alto, Calif. will hold a vigil on Thursday, Feb. 5 to honor the lives lost to federal immigration agents, including that of Alex Pretti, a fellow RN who was killed while observing immigration forces in Minneapolis, Minn. The vigil and march will t more PR

Polaris Expands Industry's Largest Cabbed Lineup With New Ranger Models For All Season Comfort (10)
MEDINA, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Polaris Expands Industry's Largest Cabbed Lineup With New Ranger Models For All Season Comfort New 2026 RANGER 1000 CAB Improves Cold-Weather Comfort with Factory-Installed Heating System, New 2027 RANGER XP 1000 CAB Features HVAC System for All-Season Comfort at Competitive Price Point * Polaris O more PR

Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Brandon Gill, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gill Bill to Block Immigration from Somalia * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brandon Gill (TX-26) today introduced the Somalia Immigration Moratorium Act, which imposes a 25-year moratorium on immigration from Somalia into the United States, codifying into law what President Trump has already done by executive action. "Mass Somali immigration makes the United States weaker, poorer and erodes soc more PR

Rep. Omar Speaks on House Floor Calling to Abolish ICE and End Federal Occupation (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Speaks on House Floor Calling to Abolish ICE and End Federal Occupation * WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (MN-05) spoke on the House Floor calling to abolish ICE and end the federal occupation of Minnesota. In 2026 alone, federal immigration agents have fatally shot two Minneapolis residents, Renee Good and Alex Pretti. In her speech, Rep. Omar also demands a full, independent i more PR

Rep. Salinas Secures Amendments to Strengthen Wildfire Response and Expand Oregon STEM Jobs in NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Secures Amendments to Strengthen Wildfire Response and Expand Oregon STEM Jobs in NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026 * Watch Rep. Salinas' Remarks (link is external) Washington, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) joined her colleagues on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee to pass the bipartisan NASA Reauthorization Act of 2026, which will ensure continued more PR

Roger Williams University Applied Mathematics Alumni Excel in Their Fields Through Powerful Combinations (10)
BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Feb. 5 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Applied Mathematics Alumni Excel in Their Fields Through Powerful Combinations * BRISTOL, R.I. - Doctoral success is often associated with early specialization, but the experiences of three Roger Williams University alumni suggest another route: one rooted in academic breadth, collaborative research, and meaningful faculty relationships. Through Applied Mathematics combined w more PR

Sanford Health & Good Samaritan leaders named CNOs to know (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health & Good Samaritan leaders named CNOs to know * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Becker's Hospital Review has named six leaders from Sanford Health and Good Samaritan to its most recent list of hospital and health system chief nursing officers to know. Erica DeBoer (Sanford Health), Kelly Hefti (Sioux Falls), Wendy Kopp (Bismarck), Theresa Larson (Fargo), DeeAndra Sandgren (Go more PR

Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing On Child Care Fraud, Protecting American Taxpayers (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2026: * * * Senate HELP Committee to Hold Hearing On Child Care Fraud, Protecting American Taxpayers On Thursday, February 12, the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee will hold a hearing on reports of fraud in federal child care funding, which is hurting American families and taxpayers. As chair of the Sen more PR

St. Catherine University: Healthcare Simulation Program Receives International Accreditation (10)
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 6 -- St. Catherine University issued the following news: * * * Healthcare simulation program receives international accreditation I-SAIL was recognized by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare in early January. * The Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) has awarded full simulation accreditation to St. Catherine University's Institute of Simulation and Interprofessional Learning (I-SAIL). This achievement is the culmination of two years of extensive prepara more PR

St. Olaf receives $20 million gift to support student study-abroad experiences (10)
NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf receives $20 million gift to support student study-abroad experiences * St. Olaf College has received a $20 million gift that will enable students to participate in a semester-long study-abroad program for the same cost as attending class on campus. This incredible gift from Louis and Mary Kay Smith will also provide funding to expand and innovate short-term study abroad and away programs, as well a more PR

Taft IP Team Recognized By Juristat's Top Patent Firms 2025 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft IP Team Recognized By Juristat's Top Patent Firms 2025 * Taft's Intellectual Property practice has been recognized in Juristat's Top Patent Firms 2025. Juristat's rankings are based on its database of more than 10 million pending, abandoned, and granted patent applications, enabling an objective analysis of the performance of every law firm practicing within the United States Pa more PR

Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Senate Minority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Thune: Democrats Still Not Serious About Reaching DHS Funding Agreement * Click here to watch the video. WASHINGTON -U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, we have one week and one day left to pass the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill. more PR

UMN Morris student named Fulbright semifinalist (10)
MORRIS, Minnesota, Feb. 5 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris student named Fulbright semifinalist * University of Minnesota Morris student Catherine Van Wey '26 has advanced to the semifinalist stage for a Fulbright grant. The English and Spanish major from Maple Grove has applied to the English Teaching Assistant (ETA) program. The ETA program places Fulbrighters in classrooms abroad to provide assistance to the local English teachers. T more PR

Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children (10)
WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Alsobrooks, Quigley, 55+ Lawmakers Press HHS on Health Impacts of Violent ICE Raids, Arrests on Children * "ICE and CBP's... disregard for child welfare undermines the government's core child-protection obligations. Yet your agency does not appear to be taking any action to speak out against or investigate the impacts of the Trump Administration's immigration agenda on children."  more PR

Westmont College: Students Bring Cutting-Edge Engineering Research to Conference (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, Feb. 6 -- Westmont College issued the following news: * * * Students Bring Cutting-Edge Engineering Research to Conference By Scott Craig Two Westmont engineering students presented their research findings at the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Annual Meeting in November at Memphis. Senior Celeste Marquez of Goleta and junior Peter Velgersdyk of Minnetonka, Minnesota, had rare opportunities as undergraduates to work on peer-reviewed papers. "Thi more PR