GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office. In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National Pitchers and Position Players of the Year will be  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state agencies doing business with the federal governme more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on cont more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the American Medical Association (AMA). He succeeds Bobby Muk more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose unclear and confusing requirements on federal contracto more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contractin more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contract more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional appropria more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contractors that may d more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional appropriations le more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contracto more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Baldwin, Cramer Lead Bipartisan Legislation to Lower Housing Costs for Volunteer First Responders * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) introduced the Volunteer First Responder Housing Act, bipartisan legislation to lower the cost of housing for volunteer firefighters and first responders. The effort would help recruit and retain more volunteer first responders, especially in rural and underserved more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Area prices were up 1.1 percent over the past month, up 3.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the energy index ros more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Area prices were up 2.3 percent over the past two months, up 4.7 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area advanced 2.3 percent for the two months ending in May 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operat more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasoline. The index for all items less food and energy  more PR

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime * Following record-breaking demand for Busch Light Apple, Busch Light Lime returns to make this summer the most refreshing yet St. Louis, MO - June 10, 2026 - This summer just got a whole lot more refreshing as Busch Light keeps its wildly successful flavor momentum rolling. Today, Busch Light, the #2 fastest- more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives * June 10, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org "This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team of clinicians across Sanford Health who serve our patients and communities with high-quality, compassionate care every day," said Crabtree. "I am deeply grateful to work alongsid more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026 Fredrikson shareholders Cynthia A. Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been included in the eighth edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 (subscription required). Both attorneys are recognized in the Private Practice category in Minnesota, reflecting their strong trademark practices and their standing within the global intellectual  more PR

PLATTEVILLE, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The University of Wisconsin-Platteville issued the following news: * * * Dr. Xiaoguang Ma Named Recipient of EMS Excellence in Teaching Award * The University of Wisconsin-Platteville College of Engineering, Mathematics and Science proudly announces that Dr. Xiaoguang Ma, associate professor, of electrical and computer engineering, has been selected as the 2025-2026 recipient of the EMS Excellence in Teaching Award. This distinguished honor recognizes Dr. Ma's exceptional effectiveness in the classroom, un more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 (TNSletter) -- 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, issued the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Senator Charles Grassley Chair, Senate Judiciary Committee - Senator Richard Durbin Ranking Member more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF challenges Indiana sheriff's jailhouse baptism event The Freedom From Religion Foundation is demanding that the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, based in Bloomington, immediately stop sponsoring Christian devotional events at the correctional facility, including pressuring inmates to undergo baptisms. FFRF received a report that the sheriff's office and Monroe County Correctional Center organized a religious event encouraging in more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 Chair and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Washington D.C. 20510 - Chair and Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Washington D.C. 20515 Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of individuals who wish to re more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Keeping energy bills in check during hot summer days * AMARILLO, Texas (June 10, 2026) -With temperatures already climbing across Texas and New Mexico and more hot days ahead, Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) is encouraging customers to take simple steps now to stay comfortable and keep energy bills manageable. Home cooling is typically the biggest driver of summer electric bills, often making up about half of total energy use. Small adj more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Legal Self-Help Center, and prosecutors' and public de more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic has awarded 60 total grants to school districts and other organizations to initiate youth mental health programs across the Marshfield Clinic service area. Marshfield Clinic issued 33 grants for b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening, an innovative online screening tool designed to assist educators in fostering the emotional health o more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requ more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional a more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that impose unclear requirements on contractor more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * National heritage, statewide research, local impact * The South Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station's long history of supporting the state's producers and its future outlook Today, American agriculture is a global powerhouse, exporting food to the rest of the world and consistently leading innovations that improve farm productivity and efficiency. Agriculture provides the U.S. economy with over $1.3 trillion annually and is a foundational more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Pocan Statement on His Appointment to House Foreign Affairs Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Mark Pocan (WI-02) was appointed by Leader Hakeem Jeffries and the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to the House Foreign Affairs Committee. "Thank you to Leader Jeffries and Ranking Member Meeks for your trust in appointing me to the Foreign Affairs Committee. President Trump has done significant damage to America's standing on t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 11 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * In-water Construction Begins on New Washington Bridge Major milestone marks transition from early-stage work to visible construction - Governor Dan McKee today joined Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Interim Director Robert Rocchio, Walsh Construction Vice President Chuck Parish, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva to mark the start of in-water construction on the new Washington Bridge. Co more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Chairs Judiciary Subcommittee Hearing on Sports Broadcasting Act as Rising Streaming Costs Are Hurting Consumers * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a hearing entitled, "Examining the Sports Broadcasting Act." Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about the hearing: more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fitzgerald Votes to Pass the Secure America Act to Fully Fund ICE and CBP * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass S. 2, the Secure America Act. "Today, I was proud to vote to fully fund the Department of Homeland Security, including ICE and CBP, through the reconciliation 2.0 process," said Congressman Fitzgerald. "Republicans will never back down when it comes to borde more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus * Medical Building 4 (MB4) will be located on the northeast corner of 21 st Street and Grange Avenue, directly east of Medical Building 1 (MB1). Work will begin on the new 52,000 square foot facility in June 2026 and will be completed at the end of 2027. "I'm excited to grow our specialty services and continue investing in our Sioux falls campus," said Andy Munce, p more PR

BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on their crop fields as fertilizer for generations. It w more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wisconsin, issued the following news release: * * * Van Orden Joins President Trump for Signing of Secure America Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Derrick Van Orden joined Donald Trump for the signing of the Secure America Act (link is external). The Secure America Act provides full funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection through the remainder of President Trump's term. Yesterday, Van Orden joined his Republican colleagues in vo more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 10 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Vice President for Student Affairs Selected for National Leadership Program * Dannie Moore, vice president for Student Affairs at Sam Houston State University, was selected by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) to join 30 fellow higher education leaders for the 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) cohort, a premier professional development program for senior-level administrators. Since 1999, MLI has prepared  more PR

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release: * * * WMC Welcomes New Director of Finance & Human Resources Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) -- the combined state chamber and manufacturers' association -- announced that Steve Mason has joined the organization as its new director of finance & human resources. Mason is a seasoned trade association professional and brings years of strategic operations, personnel, & finance experience to WMC. "Steve is a natural fit for WMC, and we more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy working to restore power to customers after severe storms hit Minnesota * MINNEAPOLIS (June 10, 2026) -Xcel Energy crews are working to assess damage and safely restore power to customers as quickly as possible after a line of storms swept across Minnesota early this morning. Heavy rain, lightning and gusty winds caused damage to power lines and poles, resulting in electric outages that currently affect about 40,000 cu more PR