WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ***Livestream***Tuesday: Blumenthal & Robert Garcia to Receive Public Testimony from Children Brutalized by DHS Agents * [WASHINGTON, DC] - On Tuesday, March 24, 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  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 16 state attorneys general have issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services demanding the immediate withdrawal of a recent proposed rule that modifies the definition of "disability" under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The Proposed Rule, which aims to exclude "gender dysphoria not resulting from physical impairments" from disability protections, has drawn intense scrutiny from legal officials across the nation. more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- A coalition of 20 state attorneys general submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing their opposition to proposed changes for the 2026 Operational Test, which is intended to support plans for the 2030 Census. The group argues that the adjustments threaten to undermine the accuracy and integrity of future census counts, particularly among historically undercounted populations. The comment letter addresses multiple issues raised by the Census Bu more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 20 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Supports CAP Training Event in Nebraska * Cadets and senior program members of the Nebraska Wing of the Civil Air Patrol's 12 squadrons held their Annual Wing Conference at the Beardmore Event Center in Bellevue, Neb., on March 7. Their day of air and space education included training on flight simulator stations, safety briefings, and presentations  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The American Network of Oral Health Coalitions (ANOHC) has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services expressing opposition to a proposed exclusion of adult dental services from the Essential Health Benefit (EHB) framework under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. This proposal has raised alarms among health advocates and organizations which argue that excluding adult dental services undermines the integration of oral a more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 20 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Challenges EPA Rollback That Will Raise Gas Prices for North Carolina Families * EPA's own data shows the rollback will raise fuel prices and cost consumers $1.5 trillion RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in challenging an EPA rollback that the agency's own analysis shows will raise fuel cost more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, March 20 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Secures Federal Court Order Protecting Gender Affirming Care * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 21 states and The District of Columbia yesterday secured a federal court order blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump Administration to pressure healthcare providers into ending care for youth with gender dysphoria. The Cour more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions December 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - March 20, 2026 * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $41.21 per hour in the South to $53.99 in the Northeast in December 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. In the other two regions, hourly employer costs  more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, March 17 -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, issued the following news release: * * * C.H. Robinson Healthcare Revenue Surpasses $1 Billion, Powered by Vertical Expertise and Operational Execution Ongoing investment in expanded capabilities, quality systems, and customer-driven innovation fuels growth in complex healthcare supply chains * C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, has surpassed $1 billion in  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Census Quality Reinforcement Task Force has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Census Bureau expressing concerns regarding the design of the 2026 Operational Test in support of the 2030 Census. The organization warns that the currently revised testing framework may severely compromise the integrity and efficiency of the upcoming census operations, potentially leading to inflated costs and decreased data quality. In its letter, the task force emphasizes the more ST

WASHINGTON, March 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Insurance Commissioners issued the following news release: * * * CIPR Event: 'From Hurricane and Severe Convective Storm Mitigation to Wildfire Resilience: Lessons Learned' * On March 23, during the National Association of Insurance Commissioners' (NAIC) 2026 Spring National Meeting, the NAIC's Center for Insurance Policy and Research (CIPR) will host a special event discussing how alignment amon more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer, Stauber Host Roundtable, Road Tour Alongside House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chair Graves in Monticello * MONTICELLO, MN - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) hosted House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (MO-06) and Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08) for a roundtable discussion and a tour of the I-94 Gap Construction location in Monticello. The more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Emory to Present at NBI CLE Webinar on Top 10 Negotiating Mistakes Litigators Make * Taft attorney Jena Emory will speak at the upcoming National Business Institute online seminar being held on April 20, 2026. She will present on "Ineffective Negotiation Styles, Tactics, and Execution" and "Not Using Cognitive Biases to Your Advantage - Framing, Anchoring, etc." The webinar will ex more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * California bill would ban toxic 'forever chemical' pesticides contaminating nearly 40% of state-grown non-organic produce AB 1603 would phase out PFAS pesticides by 2035 and require public disclosure on 2.5M pounds of chemicals used each year * SACRAMENTO - A bill introduced today in the Assembly would ban the toxic "forever chemical" pesticides that contaminate nearly two in f more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst, Smith Honor Women in Agriculture * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.), members of the Senate Agriculture Committee, led a bipartisan resolution to designate March 21, 2026, as "National Women in Agriculture Day" to honor the critical contributions of women in agriculture. The Senate unanimously passed the resolution, which highlights the more than 1.2 millio more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by associate Maria S. Downham and partners Peter W. Baldwin, Craig R. Heeren and Richard L. Scheff: * * * The Department of Justice Introduces Department-Wide Corporate Enforcement Policy Strategies and Ramifications for Companies At a Glance * Legal and compliance teams should revisit how the company evaluates potential disclosure decisions and ensure decision more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by counsel Claire D Nilson, London paralegal Abilio Jaribu and trainee solicitor Isabel Philips: * * * Immigration Considerations for Individuals and Employers During Periods of Conflict or Civil Unrest Taking a Proactive and Well-Informed Approach Can Help At a Glance * Periods of conflict or civil unrest can disrupt international travel, airspace access, and  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 19, 2026, by partner Reeya Thakrar: * * * Moving from Generative AI to AI Agents Changing the Service Model for Customer Trust and Adoption At a Glance * Because most AI agent solutions are still shoehorned into standard SaaS agreements -- with little or no modification -- the lack of meaningful performance protections could stall adoption before it even starts. * In mo more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 21 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Ruben Gallego (D-Ariz.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Ruben Gallego: People right now are really hurting, and we're going to be throwing more money at a war that we should never have gotten involved in the first place, wasn't properly planned out. more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Heyou Hospital and Heyou Pinnacle Medical Center join Mayo Clinic Care Network * FOSHAN, China, and ROCHESTER, Minn. - Mayo Clinic and Heyou International Health System jointly announced that Heyou Hospital and Heyou Pinnacle Medical Center have joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. This formal relationship marks an important step in Heyou International Health System's mission to more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Honeywell International Inc. submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration supporting proposed requirements for interference-tolerant radio altimeter systems while urging refinements to implementation, compliance clarity, and transition planning. In its comments, Honeywell outlines its longstanding contributions to discussions surrounding the FAA's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) with a focus on ensuring s more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Doreen Leavitt, secretary and director of natural resources of the Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope, from a March 18, 2026, public witness day hearing on fiscal 2027 appropriations: * * * Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and distinguished members of this Subcommittee: On behalf of the Inupiat Community of the Arctic Slope (ICAS), I want t more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced the start of an investigation into the importation and sale of off-road vehicles that allegedly infringe upon multiple patents. The action follows a complaint filed on Feb. 2, 2026, by Polaris Inc., Polaris Industries Inc., and Polaris Sales Inc., all of Medina, Minnesota. The complainants filed a supplemental letter on Feb. 11, 2026, to support their claims. The allegations involve the unauthorized use of five separat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, March 19 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on March 18, 2026, by Director Maureen H. Lavery and research attorneys Hannah T. Stilley and Joe St. James: * * * Ones To Watch: Legislation Landscape for 2026 At a Glance This article provides an overview of the thousands of labor and employment-related bills introduced in the United States in the first quarter of the year and looks at trends that appear to be emerging. * Ones To Watch is back wi more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 16 -- The Minnesota Credit Union Network issued the following news release: * * * Magnifi Financial Expands to West Fargo, Strengthening Its Commitment to the Community Magnifi Financial Credit Union (Magnifi) is excited to announce its newest branch in West Fargo, located at 1950 Sheyenne St., near Hornbacher's. This is Magnifi's third location in the Fargo-Moorhead area, with the first located on Main Avenue in Moorhead, followed by its Fargo branch on Charles Wa more PR

ALBERT LEA, Minnesota, March 21 -- MAZON, an organization that say it fights to end hunger among people of all faiths and backgrounds in the U.S. and Israel, issued the following news: * * * Members of Congress, Advocacy Leaders Gather for 17th Annual National Hunger Seder on Capitol Hill With millions of Americans facing unprecedented threats and cuts to food assistance, Members of Congress, faith leaders, and anti-hunger experts came together on Capitol Hill this week for MAZON: A Jewish Re more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- McEwen & Kestner, PLLC, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration opposing the Federation of Professional Truckers' (FOPT) request for an exemption from federal electronic logging device (ELD) requirements. The firm, which represents victims of accidents involving large commercial trucks, emphasizes that granting such an exemption would undermine decades of safety progress in the trucking indus more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration addressing concerns over the agency's proposed modification of the waiver of Buy America Requirements for electric vehicle (EV) chargers. The agency has proposed raising the domestic content requirement for components used in EV chargers from 55 percent to 100 percent, a change that MnDOT argues could hinder the more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Miovision Technologies US LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Office of Strategic Transportation Research outlining its vision and recommendations for a national Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI) strategy. The company emphasizes the need for an integrated framework that enhances urban intelligent mobility through comprehensive research and development activities. In its response, Miovision argues that establishing  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- MNsure, Minnesota's state-based health insurance marketplace, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services concerning proposed regulations under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act concerning benefit and payment parameters for the year 2027. The response highlights pressing concerns regarding the impact of the proposed changes on consumers and marketplace operations. The organization, which has been connecting Minneso more ST

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 20 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * New Estimates of Uncounted COVID-19 Deaths Reveal Critical Gaps in US Death Investigation System *. health inequities A new study utilized a novel machine learning method to identify unrecognized COVID-19 deaths during the first two years of the pandemic and found that 19 percent more COVID-19 deaths occurred than official records indicate. These deaths disproportionately affe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Penn, Kestner & McEwen PLLC, Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regarding the Federation of Professional Truckers' (FOPT) application for an exemption from the electronic logging device (ELD) requirements. PKM represents victims affected by large commercial truck accidents and stands firmly against the proposed exemption, advocating for the enforcement of existing ELD mandates aimed at i more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Co-Leads Bipartisan Effort to Designate March 21 as "National Women in Agriculture Day" Yesterday, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (D-MN-02) and fellow Agriculture Committee member Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R-FL-03) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution designating March 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sanford Health submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns regarding proposed regulations within the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters for 2027. The organization, which operates Sanford Health Plan and Security Health Plan, serves approximately 415,000 members across multiple states including South Dakota, North Dakota, and Minnesota. In their letter, Sanford Health highlighted t more ST

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Holds the Floor, Voices Strong Opposition to SAVE America Act U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) last night delivered remarks on the Senate floor opposing the SAVE America Act. Senator Blunt Rochester discussed American history, her family's heritage, and the urgent need to defend voters' access to the electoral process. Senator Blunt Roche more PR

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Klobuchar Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Boost Domestic Fertilizer Production * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) introduced the Homegrown Fertilizer Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's domestic fertilizer supply chain, expand innovation in alternative crop inputs, and provide relief to farmers f more PR

BUFFALO, New York, March 21 -- Delaware North issued the following news release: * * * Sportservice to bring inventive banana-themed menus to several MLB ballparks during Savannah Bananas' nationwide tour Banana Ball is taking over the country, and as the Savannah Bananas continue their nationwide tour, Sportservice - the sports hospitality and retail division of Delaware North - is stepping up to the plate with a bold lineup of banana themed food and beverage offerings designed to match the  more PR

CROOKSTON, Minnesota, March 20 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Minnesota Crookston campus issued the following news: * * * Studying Viruses and Shaping Futures: Assistant Professor Hannah Murphy's Virology Research Takes Root at UMN Crookston Written by Emmah Burnes, communication student When the University of Minnesota Crookston welcomed new faculty members to campus in August 2025, Hannah Murphy, assistant professor in biology, arrived ready to create meaningful research opportunities for more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Expands Denver Team with Addition of 4 Attorneys Across Key Practices * Taft has added attorneys Angela Boettcher, Cassandra Elrod, Samantha Picans, and Hannah Schuppner to its Denver office, strengthening the firm's business, IP, and litigation groups while underscoring its commitment to growth in the region. "We are excited to welcome Angela, Cassandra, Samantha, and Hanna more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Twenty-Three Taft Attorneys Recognized in Colorado Super Lawyers and Rising Stars 2026 * Twenty-three attorneys in Taft's Colorado Springs and Denver offices were named to Colorado Super Lawyers 2026 and Rising Stars 2026. Three Taft attorneys were recognized as Top Lists Super Lawyers honorees - Jordan Fox (Top 100), Gordon "Skip" Netzorg (Top 100), and Marte Timmers (Top 50 Women more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, March 19 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers seeks public comments on potential future changes to the nationwide permits * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program. Nationwide permits authorize activities that are similar in nature and  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington to win summary judgment protecting health care for transgender youth * A federal court said on Thursday that it would rule for Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia, turning back an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to pressure health care providers into ending transgender health care for youth with gender dysphoria. In an oral sta more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 21 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Incidental Take Notice For Polk County The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to issue an authorization for the incidental taking of a rare turtle and fish, which may result from the Osceola Bridge Replacement Project in Polk County. Incidental take refers to the unintentional loss of individual endangered or threatened animals or plants that does not  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on March 20, 2026: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Keeps Family Farming Alive and Growing in America Rural America is already seeing the benefits of the Working Families Tax Cuts, legislation shaped by the experiences and testimony of everyday rural Americans. More of America's 2 million family farms will be able to pass down their acreage, equipment, and le more PR