ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Security Industry Association posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Security LeadHER Program to Advance, Connect and Empower Women in Security * ASIS International and the Security Industry Association bring the landmark gathering to Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 15-16 ALEXANDRIA, Va./SILVER SPRING, Md.- ASIS International and the Security Industry Association (SIA)-the leading membership associations for the security industry-have announced the 2026 agenda and speak more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the tariffs. "This win makes clear that the President  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on p more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down those tariffs. "The court's decision today is a win more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American c more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by Michael Watson, research director and managing editor for InfluenceWatch: * * * A Republican plan to resurrect Obama's assault on labor union democracy The Obama administration promoted the "Employee Free Choice Act," a deceptively named attack on secret ballots in union elections, among other bad labor policy ideas. EFCA deserved to die, but now some Republicans in Congress have brought one of its proposals back from the dead in a plot to yan more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel continue at remote locations without delay," said CBP  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geographic areas. The states with the highest current s more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * 'Free college' program is squeezing higher education budget Last week, I mentioned how, in his final State of the State speech, Gov. Walz touted as achievements a laundry list of spending increases which, in some cases, are blowing up in the faces of state and county agencies and school districts. The universal f more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean: * * * Children's Minnesota fights DOJ subpoena on kids' gender program Children's Minnesota is resisting a Department of Justice subpoena seeking information on its pediatric gender health program. The Minneapolis hospital is one of several providers nationwide facing scrutiny for its history of administering chemica more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * School boards hold the key to selecting new social studies curricula. Choose wisely. Beginning in fall 2026, every K-12 public school in Minnesota will be required to align instruction with the state's new social studies standards. School boards will have to decide how these standards, which now include id more PR

NEW YORK, May 9 -- Consolidated Edison, a provider of energy-related products and services, issued the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * Con Edison Announces $2 Billion At-The-Market (ATM) Equity Offering Program Consolidated Edison, Inc. ("Con Edison") (NYSE: ED) today announced a $2 billion ATM equity offering program pursuant to which it may sell its common shares ($.10 par value). Con Edison has entered into an Equity Distribution Agreement (the "Equity Distribution Agreement") with Barclays Capital Inc., BNY Mellon Capital Markets, L more PR

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those tariffs. "Despite the President's repeated attem more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Economic Liberties Condemns DOJ for Dropping Agri Stats Meatpacking Cartel Case In response to news that the Trump-Vance Department of Justice reached a settlement in its price fixing lawsuit against Indiana-based firm Agri Stats, the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statement.  "For two decades, Agri Stats hiked food prices by sharing thousands of granular data points among the nation's l more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 8 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota endorses Morrison for Congress Education Minnesota has endorsed the reelection campaign of U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison in Minnesota's 3rd Congressional District. Educators from the district interviewed Morrison during the endorsement process. The recommendation was accepted or approved by the political action committees of the American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association. U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison, 3rd Cong more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 8 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * Court allows immigration enforcement activity near Minnesota schools to continue; Lawsuit proceeds A federal court denied a request for a preliminary injunction in Fridley Public School District (ISD 14) et al. v. Mullin et al., allowing immigration enforcement activity at and around public schools in Minnesota to continue for now while the case moves forward. The lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) decision to rescind more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen in Blaine Ahead of National Police Week * BLAINE, MN - Ahead of National Police Week, which starts on Sunday, Congressman Emmer and Daniel Rosen, the U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, hosted a roundtable with sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials of the Sixth Congressional District on Thursday. Congressman Emmer had the opportunity to hear from law enforcement abo more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts * Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its first round of 2026 Congressional endorse more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- Forvis, an accounting and advisory firm, issued the following news release: * * * Forvis Mazars announces 50 new partners and managing directors Forvis Mazars, LLP, one of the largest public accounting and consulting firms in the United States, is pleased to announce the election of 26 new partners and the promotion of 24 new managing directors, effective June 1, 2026. These leaders bring substantial industry knowledge and a clear focus on delivering an Unmatched Client Experience(R) to their new roles. W more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, May 8 -- The University of Virginia School of Law posted the following news: * * * Future JAG Corps Officer Kelsey Frizell '26 Ready for Her Next Adventure * Stationed at a Slovakian air base where she was on a support mission, U.S. Army officer Kelsey Frizell '26 noticed all the lights go on at the base and a bustle of activity early one morning in February 2022. Soon, a counterpart in the Slovakian army told her, "It happened." "It" was the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and she was just a six-hour drive from th more PR

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Justice Department Moves to Denaturalize 12 Individuals for Concealing Terrorist Support, War Crimes, Espionage, Sexual Abuse, and More The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 12 individuals accused of serious offenses--including providing material support to a terrorist group, committing war crimes, and sexually abusing a minor. Under the Immigration and more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Liberty In Action: Rejecting Racism * No child should be denied medical care or the love of a caring family simply because of their skin color, but that kind of injustice is common under the Indian Child Welfare Act, or ICWA-a federal law that actually provides Indian children with less protection than kids of other races. Now, the Goldwater Institute is urging the Supreme Court to take a case involving two medically fragile Minnesota c more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, May 9 --The MassMutual Foundation issued the following news release: * * * MassMutual Foundation honors dedication of financial professionals with $275,000 in donations to nonprofit organizations The MassMutual Foundation has awarded $275,000 to eligible nonprofit organizations through its annual Community Service Award (CSA) program. These charitable contributions - which include two $25,000 awards, fifteen $10,000 awards, and fifteen $5,000 awards - are given in honor of MassMutual affiliated financial professio more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 4 -- Members Cooperative Credit Union, a member company of the Minnesota Credit Union Network, issued the following news: * * * MCCU Partnership with Brightwater Health DULUTH, MN - Following the recent launch of Project Horizon, Members Cooperative Credit Union (Members) is proud to announce its first official Project Horizon community partnership, with Brightwater Health, the largest community mental health provider in Northern Minnesota. Project Horizon is Members' long-term initiative focused on mental wellbei more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and bu more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 9 (TNSrep) -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Nurses picket Sanford Bemidji Medical Center seeking a new contract that stabilizes the workforce BEMIDJI, MN - Dozens of nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association, joined by community supporters held an informational picket today to highlight nurses' concerns at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center. Over 400 nurses have been bargaining since February with the hospital as they fight for a contract that values a stabili more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 8 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Nurses demand Supreme Court put an end to attacks on patients' reproductive health care decisions * As the legal battle continues over access to Mifepristone, commonly known as the abortion pill, National Nurses United (NNU), the nation's largest union of registered nurses, demands an end to what nurses say is "an all-out class war against health care for women." On May 4, the Supreme Court restored nationwide access to mifepr more PR

NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Rwanda: Critic Dies in Prison on Release Day * (Nairobi) - Rwandan authorities should conduct an effective, independent, and transparent investigation into the death in custody of Aimable Karasira, a Rwandan academic and outspoken government critic, on the day he was set to be released from prison, Human Rights Watch said today. Karasira's prosecution and imprisonment are emblematic of Rwanda's crackdown on dissent and free expression. His dea more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 8 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health, North Memorial Health plan to combine SIOUX FALLS, S.D. and ROBBINSDALE, Minn. - Sanford Health, the nation's leading rural nonprofit health system dedicated to transforming the health care experience, and North Memorial Health, a nonprofit health system based in the Twin Cities focused on empowering patients to achieve their best health, have signed a definitive agreement to come together as a single nonprofit  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 9 -- The Minnesota Nurses Association issued the following statement on May 8, 2026: * * * Statement on proposed acquisition of North Memorial Health by Sanford Health The Minnesota Nurses Association is deeply concerned by today's announcement that South Dakota-based Sanford Health intends to acquire North Memorial Health. This could have far-reaching consequences for patients, healthcare workers, and the communities they serve. North Memorial Health leaders say the acquisition is necessary to address long-term fin more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 8 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Announces Proposed Settlement in Agri Stats Antitrust Case * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined the U.S. Department of Justice and a bipartisan coalition of states in announcing a proposed settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. resolving allegations that the company illegally drove up prices of chicken, pork, and turkey for consumers. In 2023, Tennessee joined the Department of Justice more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Instagram, BlueSky, and TikTok. QUOTES OF THE WE more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Small Business Council Appoints New Chair Traci Tapani and Vice Chair Mike Zaffaroni The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Small Business Council has appointed Traci Tapani, Co-President of Wyoming Machine, as its new Chair and Mike Zaffaroni, Owner of Liberty Landscape Supply, as Vice Chair. Tapani succeeds former Chair Joe Shamess, Founding Partner, Flintlock Capital. The transition occurred at the council's spring meetings i more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 5 -- UnitedHealth Group issued the following news release: * * * UnitedHealthcare Cuts Prior Authorization Requirements by 30% Continues to build on recently announced initiatives to reduce requirements for rural care providers and to standardize submission requirements among insurers * UnitedHealthcare is eliminating authorization requirements for 30% of healthcare services that previously required insurer approval. This initiative builds on a series of recent, industry-leading commitments the company has mad more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal co more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Will Brad Finstad Return $5,000 From Accused Sexual Harasser Congressman Chuck Edwards? * FEC records show that Brad Finstad has taken $5,000 in campaign donations from his disgraced Republican colleague Chuck Edwards' leadership PAC. Edwards is currently under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegations of sexual harassment. It's not just Edwards: FEC records show that Finstad accepted a four-figure donation from  more PR