WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. ROB BONTA ATTORNEY GENERAL ANDREA JOY CAMPBELL ATTORNEY GENERAL JENNIFER DAVENPORT ATTORNEY GENERAL July 31, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary United States Departm more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Parks Conservation Association, Alaska Wilderness League, Badlands Conservation Alliance, Californians for Western Wilderness, CalWild, Coalition to Protect America's National Parks, Continental Divide Trail Coalition, Friends of the Boundary Waters Wilderness, Friends of Nevada Wilderness, Glacier Two-Medicine Alliance, Grand Canyon Trust, Minnesota Division of t more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota issued the following news release: * * * ACLU-MN Responds To Newly Released Records Of Federal Surveillance During Operation Metro Surge Newly released federal records, first reported by The New York Times, reveal a sweeping federal surveillance operation targeting community members, houses of worship and other community spaces, and advocacy organizations during and after Operation Metro Surge. The records show that agents infiltrated community groups and neighb more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Amarilio Named a 2026 Crain's Chicago Business Notable Leader * Taft is pleased to announce that Jonathan B. Amarilio has been named to Crain's Chicago Business' 2026 list of Notable Leaders in Accounting, Consulting & Law. Amarilio is one of only 135 professionals named to this list, which includes leaders and practitioners from Chicago's most prominent law firms, those who have served at the highest levels of business and governm more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSletter) -- America's Credit Unions, with 47 co-signers issued the following letter to the Senate leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 21, 2026 The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Charles Schumer Minority Leader United States Senate Washington, DC 20510 - Re: Senate Consideration of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 Dear Leader Thune and Leader Schumer: On behalf of America's Credit Unions and the Credit  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. AAP Headquarters 345 Park Blvd Itasca, IL 60143 Phone: 630/626-6000 Fax: 847/434-8000 E-mail: kidsdocs@aap.org www.aap.org Reply to AAP Washington Office 601 13th St NW, Suite 400N Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202/347-8600 E-mail: kids1st@aap.org Executive Committee President Andrew D. Racine, MD, PhD, FAAP President-Elect Terri D. McFadden, MD, MPH, FAAP Immediate Past Pre more ST

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features That Harm Kids Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Mayes today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general prepare to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2026 President Joel C. Trexler, PhD Coastal and Marine Laboratory Florida State University 3618 Coastal Highway 98 St Teresa, FL 32358 (305) 926-8181 jtrexler@fsu.edu Past President William H. McDowell, PhD Institute of Environment Florida International University 11200 SW 8th Street, OE 148 Miami, FL 33199 (305) 348-2576 wmcdowel@fiu.edu Secretary Lu more ST

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta Over Addictive Features that Harm Kids * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement as Connecticut and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begin presenting their case against Meta in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. In the lawsuit filed October 2023, 29 states including  more PR

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release: * * * CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital Receives American Heart Association Commitment to Quality Award CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital has received the American Heart Association's Commitment to Quality Award, recognizing its sustained commitment to delivering evidence-based cardiovascular and stroke care across three or more clinical areas within the Association's Get With The Guidelines(R) program. CentraCare - St. Cloud Hospital is the only hospital in M more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 18 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Michigan coal plant costs balloon to $259 million, as Trump administration orders sixth unlawful extension past retirement The aging plant, which should have retired in May 2025, has been forced open for more than 400 days * The Trump administration issued a sixth unlawful "emergency order" extending the J.H. Campbell coal plant past its retirement for another 90 days, even though local and state leaders had a plan to replace the pl more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Advisory Team With $160 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Innovative Technology, Advisory Program and Culture Lee Winters III and Chris McClure join the branch channel of Ameriprise from Wells Fargo Clearing Services - Financial advisors Lee Winters III and Chris McClure recently joined the branch channel of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 17, 2026, by senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Dana B. Pashkoff and Jessica C. Abrahams and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young: * * * SBA Finalizes Rule Removing Rebuttable Presumption of Social Disadvantage for Individually Owned 8(a) Firms Final rule takes effect for new and pending applications beginning September 10, 2026 At a Glance * On August 11, 2026, SBA published a final rule that form more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Sari Long Discusses Indiana's FAIRNESS Act in The Indiana Lawyer In an article for The Indiana Lawyer, labor and employment partner Sari Long offered insight into Indiana's FAIRNESS Act, which established new requirements for Indiana employers and government entities relating to federal immigration law enforcement. Long explained that the act does not impose any new burdens on employers that weren't already required by federal la more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Minnesota posted the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * League of Women Voters, Common Cause Applaud Court Ruling Blocking DOJ Access to Minnesota Voter Data SAINT PAUL, Minn. - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for unredacted v more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * MDA Awards More Than $1.6 Million to Support Improved Nitrogen Management on Minnesota Farms Funding enables retailers to offer point of sale discounts that help farmers use products that reduce losses and protect water quality - The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has awarded more than $1.6 million through its Nitrogen Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizer Discount program to expand the use of nitrogen saving fertilizer technologies more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * 33 Minnesota communities receive grants to plant thousands of trees New grant open through Sept. 14 - The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has awarded nearly $5 million in Community Tree Planting Grants to 33 communities across the state. Funded by the Minnesota State Legislature, the grant increases urban forest diversity by removing damaged and dying trees and planting new trees. "Trees make our cities and town more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement: * * * Secretary Simon Statement on Ruling Regarding Federal Request for Voter Data On August 17, 2026, a federal judge for the District of Minnesota dismissed a lawsuit that would have compelled Minnesota to provide the U.S. Department of Justice with private data on millions of registered voters, including social security number information and driver's license numbers. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following stat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule - Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance; 2 CFR Part 200 (Docket OMB-2026-0034) Dear Director Vought: The Association of Minnesota Counties (AMC), representing all 87 Minnesota counties, appreciates the opportuni more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 161 Rondo Ave, St. 1010 St. Paul, MN 55103 mnhospitals.org July 31, 2026 The Honorable Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Room 445-G Washington, DC 20201 Submitted electronically through www.regulations.gov RE: CMS-2454-IFC - Medicaid Program; Community Engagement Requirem more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- Education Minnesota issued the following news release: [Category: Union] * * * Minnesota school districts and educators press ahead in legal fight to keep immigration officers away from schools * Summary judgment motion seeks court order restoring longstanding protections for students, educators and communities ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Aug. 17, 2026 -Minnesota school districts and educators have returned to federal court to stop immigration enforcement activity on and near schools and higher education campuses. more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 17 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * More than 210 leading medical, health and patient advocacy groups oppose recent Executive Order on childhood vaccines * "Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines. "As meas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * More than 210 Leading Medical, Health and Patient Advocacy Groups Oppose Recent Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines * Our organizations, representing physicians, nurses, medical professionals, scientists, pharmacists, public health, patients and families, are alarmed by the recent White House Executive Order that advises, without evidence, reducing and spacing out recommended childhood vaccines.  more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 17 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * My SMSU App Launched on Aug. 17 * Get My SMSU App on Google Play or iOS App Store Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is pleased to announce the launch of My SMSU, a new campus engagement app powered by CampusGroups designed to help students connect with campus life, stay informed, and engage more fully in the Mustang community. My SMSU serves as a centralized hub where students can discover events, join organizations, receive imp more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 444 North Capitol Street NW, Suite 339 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 434.8090 | NASTAD.org Officers Chair Maria Jackson, Colorado Vice-Chair Thaddeus Pham, Hawaii Secretary Stella Martin , New Mexico Treasurer Tom Dunn, Michigan Chair-Elect Samuel Burgess, Louisiana Immediate Past-Chair Sarah Braunstein, New York City Board Members Arlis Jenkins (Arizona) Tiffany more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069) Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Area more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Stevan Pearce, Director Bureau of Land Management 1849 C St. NW Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to https://www.regulations.gov (Docket Nos. BLM-2026-0067, BLM-2026-0068, and BLM-2026-0069) Attention: Management of Designated Wilderness Areas Attention: Management of Wilderness Study Area more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 14, 2026 Cynthia Martinez Chief, National Wildlife Refuge System U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Leesburg Pike, Falls Church, VA 22041 Submitted electronically via public participation portal to: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2026/06/15/2026-11956/wilderness-administration-and-resource-stewardship-request-for-information Re: Wilderness Adminis more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 18 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * NCFR Journals Publish New Articles 13 Early-View Articles Published Aug. 9-15 - Stay up to date on the newest research from NCFR's three scholarly journals: Journal of Marriage and Family (JMF), Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR), and Journal of Family Theory & Review (JFTR). Most Recent Journal Issues: JMF August 2026 issue (https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/toc/17413737/2026/88/4): Includes art more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Representatives McCollum and Thompson Reintroduce Resolution to Recognize National Nonprofit Day * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-MN) and Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA) introduced a bipartisan resolution on Monday to designate August 17 as National Nonprofit Day, recognizing the 1.3 million nonprofit organizations and 12 million nonprofit employees in the U.S. who serve local, national, and international needs. "Nonp more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 18 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Ready for Meta Trial to Begin Tuesday South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley said a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General will begin presenting its case Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against Meta. The coalition alleges the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and t more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo to host Doc Talk on plantar fasciitis * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Fargo is hosting a Doc Talk discussion to educate the public about plantar fasciitis. The event is on Wednesday, Aug. 19, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. inside the Fargo Parks Sports Center at the Sanford Sports Complex, 6100 38th St. S., Fargo. There is no cost to attend, but registration is required. Heel pain from plantar fasciitis can affect everything; f more PR

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command issued the following news: * * * Telling the ATEC Story--The People Behind Test & Evaluation: Morgan Wilhelm * Morgan Wilhelm: The Quiet Force Behind YPG's Air Combat Systems In the sprawling expanse of Arizona's Yuma Proving Ground, or YPG, where military precision meets desert resilience, there's a quiet administrator whose impact ripples far beyond her office walls. Morgan Wilhelm doesn't seek the spotlight-she'd rather ensure the machinery of govern more PR

OLIVET, Michigan, Aug. 17 -- The University of Olivet posted the following news: * * * Three-Year Bachelor's Degrees: Why Higher Education Should Shorten the Path, Not the Purpose * By President Steven M. Corey, Ph.D. This essay responds to a recent Wall Street Journal opinion column that argued American colleges should replace the traditional 120-credit bachelor's degree with a 90-credit degree completed in three years. Key Takeaway: A shorter path to a bachelor's degree can reduce cost and expand opportunity. It should not diminish what more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Student Working for Fewer Lawns and More Meadows Across CT * If you are reading this on a pleasant summer day, the chances are good that if you pause for a moment and listen, you will hear a background chorus of lawn mowers, leaf blowers, or other landscaping machinery. Although they are the default landscaping option, manicured lawns can act as net carbon emitters, and they contribute to a host of ecological problems, including plummeting  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Counterterrorism released the following testimony by Hillary Caron, policy counsel at the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union, from an Aug. 4, 2026, hearing entitled "Your Data, Their Profit: The Consumer Cost of AI Surveillance Pricing": * * * Good afternoon, Chairman Hawley, Ranking Member Durbin, and members of the Subcommittee. Thank you for the opportunity to testify today. The United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) is the lar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 18 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following statement on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Issues Statement at Start of Trial Against Meta over Addictive Features that Harm Children Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Jones today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 10, 2026 Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on Proposed Revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Dear Director Vought: On behalf of the Washington County Community Development Agency (CDA), thank you for the opportunity to submit comments regarding the Office of Management more ST