SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Leads Coalition Supporting Challenge to IRS Energy Policy That Could Raise Costs * Attorney General Dan Rayfield led a coalition of 15 other states today in supporting a lawsuit challenging a new Internal Revenue Service (IRS) rule that makes it harder for wind and solar energy projects to qualify for long-standing federal tax credits. The states argue the change will undermine more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Feb. 20, 2026, by political strategist Zach Freimark to Townhall: * * * Transparency Is Public Safety: Medicaid Oversight and Honest Governance Matter On March 7, 2025, 39-year-old Rick Clemmer was found dead in his East Side St. Paul, Minnesota apartment after several days without contact from medical providers paid to oversee his care. The medical examiner attributed his death to an en more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 20 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Reaffirming Limits on Presidential Tariff Authority * Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled that former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs were unlawful, affirming lower court rulings and reinforcing constitutional limits on executive aut more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Challenge to Trump Administration's Tariffs * February 20, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today won a major victory after the United States Supreme Court ruled that sweeping tariffs imposed by the Trump administration under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) violate the law. The court ruled in favor of Attorn more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 20 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT AFTER SUPREME COURT AGREES WITH STATES THAT TRUMP'S TARIFFS ARE UNLAWFUL * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today issued the following statement after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected the president's unprecedented and unlawful use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Raoul and a coalition of attorneys general had previously s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Sues Real Estate Lender for Illegal Housing Discrimination Scheme * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued real estate lending and investment firm Red Oak Capital Holdings, LLC (Red Oak) for illegal lending practices that discriminate against tenants without housing subsidies. In its lawsuit, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) alleges t more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Statement as U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump Tariffs * Connecticut and Ten Other States Had Sued and Won in Court of International Trade and Court of Appeals (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong released a statement following the 6-3 decision from the U.S. Supreme Court invalidating President Donald Trump's use of the International Emerg more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by public safety policy fellow David Zimmer: * * * 'We have a problem...' The Minnesota House Public Safety Committee held its first committee hearing of the 2026 legislative session yesterday. Rep. Walter Hudson (R) introduced HF-3380, which seeks to strengthen sentencing involving repea more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by economist Martha Njolomole: * * * Could the 2026 session deliver long over-due childcare licensing reform? On Wednesday, the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) -- formerly part of the Department of Human Services (DHS) -- presented its new proposed childcare li more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by policy fellow Bill Glahn: * * * Minnesota electricity prices still more expensive than most states Checking up on national electricity prices: Minnesota continues to have the highest rates in its local region, and prices above the national median, according to the latest data from the  more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Supported in 1997, why not now too? In 1997, Minnesota enacted a K-12 education tax credit as part of a bipartisan compromise. A special session was called to resolve a stalemate over K-12 education funding, resulting in Gov. Arne Carlson and a Democ more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * A week after urging supporters to harass legislators, DFL opposes ban on protests at private homes Last week, the DFL tweeted: [View image in the link at bottom.] State legislators are understandably concerned about the DFL's embrace of such "direct actio more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, Feb. 20 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Feb. 19, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * What are this session's options for curbing the chronic absenteeism crisis? Even a highly capable, incredibly thoughtful Minnesota teacher may be stymied in the classroom by a lack of consistent student attendance. When students aren't present, they l more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Commission on Judicial Selection Recommends Third Judicial District Candidates to Governor Walz The Commission on Judicial Selection announced today that it is recommending three candidates for consideration to fill the vacancy in Minnesota's Third Judicial District. The vacancy will occur upon the retirement of the Honorable Ross L. Leuning. This seat will be chambered in Albert Lea in Freebo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman McCollum: Supreme Court Sided with Constitution in Striking Down Tariff Authority * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Betty McCollum issued the following statement on Friday in response to the Supreme Court's decision to strike down President Trump's sweeping tariffs: "Today, the Supreme Court of the United States upheld the Constitution and Article I, which gives Congress the aut more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Slams Cancer Screening Cuts For Medicaid Patients In Republicans' "Big, Beautiful" Budget Bill * CHICAGO -U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today held a press conference at UI Health's Mile Square Health Center to discuss new research findings that show how Medicaid cuts from Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) will reduce lifesaving cancer screenings for Illino more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Announces State of the Union Guest * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) announced that he has invited Rochester Chief of Police Jim Franklin to attend the 2026 State of the Union as his guest. Chief Franklin was appointed chief of police on July 26, 2018, becoming the City's 19th chief law enforcement officer. Serving the largest city in Minnesota's First Congress more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds, IEDA announce approval of first BIG incentives * Arconic and Vermeer corporations drive over $230M in new manufacturing investments Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved the first awards for the Business Incentives for Growth (BIG) program, which launched last month. BIG supports capital investment and quality job creation projects that strengthen more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Todd M. Lyons, senior official performing the duties of the director at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee: Thank you for the invitation to appear today to discuss the critical work U.S. Immigration and more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 21 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * IEDA Board approves first BIG incentives for five companies, plus quality-of-life and innovation projects Arconic and Vermeer corporations drive over $230M in new manufacturing investments * Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for five companies, which will assist in the creation of 536 jobs and result in $268.2 million in new capita more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * In New Report, Sen. Schiff Exposes Over $140 Million Dedicated to ICE and CBP's Deadly Arsenal of Weapons and Munitions Since Start of Second Trump Administration A review of the government's contracting data reveals skyrocketing spending commitments by ICE and CBP over the past year for a wide range of weapons, munitions, and related accessories Report raises alarm about the Trump admin more PR

IOWA CITY, Iowa, Feb. 21 -- The University of Iowa College of Law issued the following news: * * * Iowa Law professors are cultivating rurality at the University of Iowa and beyond 2026 Obermann Symposium brings scholars together to reimagine rural research, collaboration, and community engagement. Written by: Blake Etringer The Iowa City Public Library will come alive in March with scholars, community leaders, and professionals from across the U.S. for the 2026 Obermann Symposium, Cultivat more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission determined that the domestic industry is materially injured by imports of overhead door counterbalance torsion springs from India. ITC reached this decision following investigations into whether these products were subsidized by the Indian government or sold in the United States at less than fair value. These investigations began on Oct. 29, 2024, after IDC Group Inc., Minneapolis, Minnesota, Iowa Spring Manufacturing Inc., Adel more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar Statement on Tariff Supreme Court Decision * Klobuchar attended the Supreme Court arguments in this case WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) released the following statement following the Supreme Court's decision to strike down the administration's across-the-board tariffs. "Today, the Supreme Court finally affirmed what I have been saying for a year: President Trump's rec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * MATSUI HOSTS "STOP THE CUTS" PRESS CONFERENCE AFTER TRUMP ADMINISTRATION SLASHES CDC PUBLIC HEALTH GRANTS Local health leaders warn cuts will weaken disease prevention, outbreak response, and core public health infrastructure in the Sacramento region * SACRAMENTO, CA - Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) hosted a "Stop the Cuts" press conference at the Sacramento County more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic opens patient information office in Cayman Islands * GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands - Mayo Clinic is opening a representative office in the Cayman Islands to help patients, their families, health insurers and others interested in connecting with Mayo Clinic. The office on Grand Cayman Island is Mayo's first in the Caymans and third in the Caribbean. The Mayo Clinic Rep more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Feb. 21 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * FAQ: Minnesota's Statewide Voter Registration System On February 20, 2026, the Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State provided Minnesotans with answers to frequently asked questions about Minnesota's Statewide Voter Registration System. Learn more about Minnesota's Secure and Fair Elections (https://www.sos.mn.gov/elections-voting/secure-and-fair-elections/). What is more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Monday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Receive Testimony from ICE Whistleblower at Forum on DHS Abuses * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3 PM ET, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, and U.S. Representative Robert Garcia (D-CA), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Refor more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Feb. 20 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * National Nurses United endorses Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th District * National Nurses United (NNU), the country's largest nurses union, today announced its endorsement of Dr. Aisha Wahab for California's 14th Congressional District. As a California State Senator, Dr. Wahab brought her experience in public health and social work to fight for a single-payer health ca more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 21 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island issued the following news on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Nationwide Coalition Challenges Trump Administration's Attempt to Withhold Support from Noncitizen Victims of Crime Legal Filing Seeks Immediate Court Intervention to Protect Violence Prevention Funding * The R.I. Coalition Against Domestic Violence and a nationwide group of other state domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions filed today an amende more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 19 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Immediately Reverse Politically-Motivated Termination of $600 Million in Public Health Grants * Schiff leads response to Trump's politically motivated health cuts with support from Senate colleagues from targeted states, Democratic committee leadership Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 10 Senators are deman more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * NFL Pro: Highest priority fix for every NFC team in 2026 Matt Okada, Programmer, Fantasy Content Heading into the 2026 offseason -- with free agency, the draft and training camp all on the upcoming schedule -- every team in the NFL has something to fix. Whether it's the Super Bowl champion Seahawks or the number-one-overall-pick-holder Las Vegas Raiders, every franchise has holes, and the rate of change in more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Florida Senate passes 'Teddy Bridgewater Act,' allowing coaches to use personal funds to assist players Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor No longer the head coach of his Northwestern (Miami) alma mater, Teddy Bridgewater continues to make an impact for high school football in the state of Florida. The Florida Senate on Thursday unanimously passed CS/CS/SB 178, known as the "Teddy Bridgewater Act," whic more PR

CANTON, Ohio, Feb. 21 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Rams promoting Nate Scheelhaase to offensive coordinator Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Nate Scheelhaase's third season in the NFL coaching ranks will be as the Los Angeles Rams offensive coordinator. A rising star in league circles, the 35-year-old Scheelhaase is being promoted from L.A.'s pass game coordinator to its new OC, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Friday. Scheelhaase succeeds  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Okun to Speak at the 2026 TEGE Annual Exempt Organizations Council Meeting * Taft Cincinnati partner Megan Okun will speak at the 2026 TEGE Annual Exempt Organizations Council Meeting on March 6 in Washington, D.C. Okun will be part of a panel that will present on "Form 990: Beyond Compliance, a Public Disclosure and Reputation Tool," addressing how exempt organizations can strategi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley to Boycott State of the Union, Uplift Children Detained and Traumatized by ICE as Honorary State of the Union Guests * Pressley Has Led Efforts in Congress to Address Childhood Trauma, Championed Policies to Support Child Health, Education, Safety Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities in MA 7 th and Nationwide, Fighting to Bring Detained Neighbors Home * Congre more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Raise the Volume, Lower the Debt * Q: Why do you keep raising the volume in Washington about the nation's debt? A : America will celebrate the 250 th anniversary of our nation's independence this year on the Fourth of July. We are blessed to live in the land of opportunity and have an obligation to pass on the promise of prosperity for generations to come. Just consider, in 1776 a 33-year more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Applauds Supreme Court Tariff Decision Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's decision to block President Trump from using the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to levy tariffs. "Tariffs h more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 19 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health leaders to discuss next generation of care * Sanford Health leaders are joining top industry experts next week at one of the most prestigious health care events of the year to discuss how the business of health care is meeting the future of technology.  ViVE takes place Feb. 22-25 in Los Angeles. The four-day health care innovation event brings together leade more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from U.S. Senator Tina Smith on the Supreme Court's Decision to Strike Down President Trump's Sweeping Tariffs * MINNEAPOLIS, MN - U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's sweeping tariffs in a 6-3 decision: "These tariffs caused an entirely unnecessary and avoidable trade war that hurt a lot of Minnesot more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 19 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Thompson To Speak at Crain's Cleveland Power Breakfast * Taft partner Adrian Thompson will speak at Crain's Cleveland Power Breakfast "The State of Law: Leader Insights" on March 25. He will join a panel of industry experts to discuss how law firms are evolving and what these changes mean for businesses. Thompson and the other panelists will explore how firm leadership is adapting f more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Ohio posted the following news release on Feb. 19, 2026: * * * U.S. Attorney Gerace announces Operation Take Back America enforcement actions 6 criminal illegal aliens charged, convicted or sentenced in the last month * U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II announced today results of targeted enforcement actions in the Southern District of Ohio in support of Operation Take Back America. These results invol more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 21 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Joseph B. Edlow, director of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services, from a Feb. 10, 2026, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today. I am here to discuss the progress, priorities, and challenges of U.S. Citizens more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Releases Statement After Supreme Court Strikes Down Trump's Illegal Tariffs * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after the Supreme Court ruled that President Trump's sweeping global tariffs are illegal, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) released the following statement: "This is a big win for the American people. Trump's reckless, corrupt, and illegal tariffs are a disas more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has proposed to update regulations governing State Veterans Homes. The goal of the action is to define and fund medical model adult day health care (MMADHC), a level of clinical supervision that helps veterans with complex needs stay in their communities instead of entering nursing homes. Currently, three state homes in New York, Minnesota and Hawaii offer this specific model. While standard adult day health care focuses on  more PR