BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 31 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Demands Answers from Big Four Accounting Firms Over Climate Change Conflicts of Interest * BOISE, ID - Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general in raising concerns over climate-related activism in a letter sent to the "Big 4" accounting firms: Deloitte; Ernst & Young; KPMG; and PricewaterhouseCoopers. The letter addresses the Big 4's stated commitments to push for climate-related  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Airwaves for Kids to support local children and families * BISMARCK, N.D. -Sanford Children's Hospital in Bismarck, the Sanford Health Foundation and Townsquare Media are partnering for the inaugural Airwaves for Kids Broadcast of Hope, a day-long radio fundraiser dedicated to supporting children and families across central and western North Dakota. The event will broadcast live from the lobby of First International Bank &  more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong applauds legislation banning synthetic kratom, restricting natural kratom sales to 21 and over * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today applauded North Dakota lawmakers for passing legislation that bans the sale, possession and use of synthetic kratom products and restricts the sale of natural kratom products to those ages 21 and over while also requiring accurate labeling. Armstrong said he will sign amended House Bill 1 more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 2 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong reiterates call for kratom ban in State of the State Address to special session of Legislature * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today delivered his State of the State Address to a special session of the 69th Legislative Assembly, calling upon lawmakers to ban the unregulated drug kratom following his executive action last month to temporarily prohibit sales of the drug. "We are here to address a public safety and a pub more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 1 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong: Trump approves presidential major disaster declaration for early June storms * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today thanked President Donald Trump for approving the governor's request for a presidential major disaster declaration for severe storms June 7-9 that caused millions of dollars in damage in North Dakota. "We appreciate President Trump recognizing the challenges these two rounds of severe storms created as t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Army Under Secretary Obadal Previews Grand Forks' Innovative Defense Ecosystem * ***Click here for media resources. GRAND FORKS, N.D. - North Dakota's groundbreaking leadership in unmanned aerial systems (UAS) technology attracted another Pentagon official to the region today, where Under Secretary of the Army Mike Obadal joined U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) to learn about the latest developments in counter-UAS warfare. Cramer led Obadal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Sacred Heart Emerald Coast increases access to advanced lung cancer treatment * Christopher Ellington, MD, a thoracic surgeon board-certified in thoracic surgery and fellowship-trained in oncology, is bringing advanced lung cancer treatment to Ascension Sacred Heart Cancer Center - Mack Bayou, located at 27 Mack Bayou Loop in Santa Rosa Beach. Dr. Ellington will work closely with oncologists Dr. more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Helps Secure Major Legal Victory against NY's Climate Change Superfund Act * Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energy production. AG Hilgers joined a coalition of  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- County Employment and Wages in North Dakota First Quarter 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region - Sept. 4, 2026 * * * Employment declined 0.6 percent in Cass, the only large county in North Dakota, from March 2025 to March 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. North Dakota employment decreased 0.5 percent over the year to 420,700 in March 2026, as measured by the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW) program. (see table 1.)  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 3 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Sept. 2, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Minnesota districts shouldn't follow NY to paint a 'Portrait of a Graduate' Nearly 13 years after Minnesota scrapped high school exit exam requirements, New York is now doing the same. New York's famous Regents exams, a tradition since the 19th century, have been rejected in favor of a "Portrait of a Gr more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * CHS Foundation Support Enhances ACE Tutoring Space at NDSU * North Dakota State University is completing renovations to its Academic Collegiate Enhancement (ACE) tutoring space thanks to support from the CHS Foundation, creating an updated environment for students seeking academic support and tutoring services. The project includes new carpet, paint, lighting, furniture, artwork and a custom mural designed to create a welcoming and functional spa more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 1 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Community Voice: John Dilland * For decades, John Dilland has been a leader in Michigan's dairy industry and a dedicated supporter of dairy programs at Michigan State University's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR). Raised on a farm in North Dakota, Dilland developed an early interest in agriculture. He earned a bachelor's degree in animal science with a minor in agronomy from North Dak more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Director (630) Bureau of Land Management U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C St. NW, Room 5646 Washington, DC 20240 Attention: RIN 1004-AF05 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2025-0037 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Oil and Gas Leasing," 91 Fed. Reg. 38084 (June 24, 2026); RIN 1004-AF05; Docket No. BLM-2025 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 31, 2026 Ms. April Lockler, Director (Acting) Office of Natural Resources Revenue Building 85, Entrance N-1 Denver Federal Center West 6th Avenue and Kipling St. Denver, CO 80225 RE: Comments on the Federal Oil, Gas, and Coal Amendments Proposed Rule (RIN 1012-AA39) Submitted via: https://www.regulations.gov The Council of Petroleum Accountants Societies ("COPAS more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer Joins Moran, Colleagues in Emphasizing Policies Promoting Certainty for American Beef Producers * BISMARCK, N.D. - As the U.S. cattle industry experiences a 75-year low inventory and ranchers recuperate their losses after more than a decade of challenging conditions, U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and more than 50 lawmakers are asking President Donald Trump to implement true "America First" policies. They are calling on the administra more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Reversing Biden-era Partial Disapproval of North Dakota's Regional Haze Plan, Allowing Baseload Power to Thrive * DENVER - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed to reverse the Biden-Harris administration's 2024 final action that partially disapproved North Dakota's 2022 regional haze State Implementation Plan (SIP), and instead fully approve the state's SIP consistent with the Clean Air Act (CAA). If finalize more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * EPA Proposes Reversing Biden-Era Rejection of North Dakota Regional Haze Plan * BISMARCK, N.D. - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today proposed reversing a Biden-era decision which partially rejected North Dakota's regional haze plan, moving instead to fully approve the state's strategy, based on the principles of cooperative federalism and the Clean Air Act. The move prioritizes the expertise of state officials who are most kno more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. We are called to make a healthy difference in people's lives. Quality | Hospitality | Respect | Joy | Justice | Stewardship | Teamwork August 31, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services Attention: CMS-1850-P Mail Stop C4-26-05 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 2124 more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Housing Trust Fund: Fiscal Year 2026 Allocation Notice The Housing and Economic Recovery Act of 2008 (HERA) established the Housing Trust Fund (HTF) to be administered by HUD. Pursuant to the Federal Housing Enterprises Financial Security and Soundness Act of 1992, as amended by HERA, eligible HTF grantees are the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Gu more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following August 2026 Beige Book: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Ninth District economy expanded slightly since the previous report. Employment grew modestly, and labor demand continued to increase. Prices increased moderately, and wage growth was modest to moderate. Growth was noted in financial services, commercial construction, and manufacturing. Residential construction, energy, and agriculture were flat, while consumer spending decreased. Activity among mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak joins colleagues in urging admin to expand markets for U.S. cattle producers * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) joined over 50 Republican colleagues in urging President Trump to prioritize policies that expand market access and provide certainty for American cattle producers. This effort follows the President's recent proclamation increasing the "other countries" quota for lean beef trimmings by 300,000 metr more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak supports constitutional amendment to keep Supreme Court at nine justices * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) today voted in favor of H.J. Res. 1, a proposed constitutional amendment to keep the U.S. Supreme Court at nine justices. "The Supreme Court should remain an independent institution, not a political tool whose size changes based on who holds power in Washington," Fedorchak said. "Nine justices have se more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Julie Fedorchak, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Fedorchak, Hoeven, Cramer: President Trump approves North Dakota major disaster declaration following June severe storms * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak and Senators John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota's request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados that impacted western and central No more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Former U.S. Senator Jon Tester to speak at Dem-NPL Burdick Dinner Oct 10 in Fargo The North Dakota Democratic-NPL is excited to announce U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana will be the keynote speaker at the 16th Annual Burdick Dinner on October 10, 2026, in Fargo. North Dakota Democratic-NPL Chair Adam Goldwyn said, "Senator Tester has a long history of standing up for rural America. As a third-generation farmer an more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Announces New 2026 Shareholders * Fredrikson has elected the following new shareholders: Aly Brandvold, Olivia Cares, Shana N. Conklin, Nathan D. Converse, Cara S. Donels, Erin M. Edgerton Hall, Austin L. Goodnight, Meaghan Kwan, Jacob D. Levine, Travis J. Logghe, David R. Moeller, Brendan Mochoruk, Abbie S. Olson, Tess L. Pocock, Melissa R. Stumbras, Tash S. Van Lieshout, Panhia Vang, Natalie M. Warehime more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 3 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * From Fargo to the Big Four * NDSU News September 3, 2026 How College of Business graduate Tonya Berg turned hard work, scholarships and meaningful connections into a career at Deloitte. Before graduating from NDSU, Tonya Berg had already accomplished what many accounting graduates spend years working toward. She passed all four sections of the CPA exam, graduated debt-free, earned multiple scholarships and accepted a position with Deloitte -th more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Tennessee Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Tennessee is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia, Indiana, Arkansas and Wyoming, with additional st more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * Hoeven Brings FMCSA Administrator to North Dakota, Pressing to Enhance Commercial Driver Training & Workforce Development Senator Working to Help Recruit & Train More Truck Drivers to Support ND Agriculture, Energy & Manufacturers - FARGO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today held a roundtable with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Derek Barrs on efforts to expand the recruitment, training and reten more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 2, 2026: * * * Hoeven Showcases North Dakota UAS Ecosystem for Army Undersecretary Senator Working to Link Army Counter-Drone with Efforts in Grand Forks, Highlights Point Defense Battle Lab, Project ULTRA, UND Research - EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today showcased North Dakota's unmanned aerial systems (UAS) ecosystem for Undersecretary of the Army Michael Obadal in a bid to demonstrate how Army counter-drone research and developmen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Hoeven, Moran: Expand Markets for U.S. Cattle Producers Senator John Hoeven joined Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) and a bicameral group in calling on President Donald J. Trump to advance policies that expand trade market access and provide certainty for American cattle producers. This comes as part of Hoeven's efforts to support North Dakota cattle producers, including hosting the U.S. Forest Service chief with ranchers in Dickins more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Hoeven: EPA Moves to Approve North Dakota Regional Haze Plan, Support Baseload Power Senator Working to Secure Future of Coal-Fired Electric, Protect Against Costly One-Size-Fits-All Regulations - BISMARCK, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a proposal to approve North Dakota's full State Implementation Plan (SIP) for managing regional haze. Under th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Louisiana: Governor Highlights Newly Enacted Law Imposing Felony Marijuana Possession Penalties * Baton Rouge, LA: Republican Gov. Jeff Landy is reminding Louisianans that the possession or use of cannabis in proximity to school grounds or on college campuses is now defined as a felony offense, punishable by up to one year in jail and hard labor. In an X post on Tuesday, Gov. Landry emphasized  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic offers treatment for hand tremor * The Exablate Neuro platform uses sound waves to accurately target specific spots deep inside the brain by removing or destroying tiny amounts of tissue with no surgical incisions or burr holes. Each treatment is performed in a single session under Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) guidance for highly detailed images of the brain permitting precise targeting, real-time tempe more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 4 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news on Sept. 3, 2026: * * * U.S. Department of Energy and State of Montana Announce Significant Progress Toward the Construction of an Interregional Electric Transmission Project By Catherine Reed, NASEO On August 28, 2026, the U.S. Department of Energy and the Montana Department of Environmental Quality announced the release of the Final Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed North Plains Connector Project, a 422-mile, 525 kV h more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 1 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * New NDSU research explores neurodivergence in the workplace * NDSU News September 1, 2026 Despite millions of Americans identifying as neurodivergent, there has been relatively little research focused on neurodivergence in the workplace. One NDSU researcher is working to change that. Neurodivergence is defined as a way of processing, learning, or functioning, such as ADHD, autism, or dyslexia, that differs from what is considered typical or s more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Leads 79-Organization Coalition Opposing HUD's English-Only Discrimination Complaint Form Civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate groups reject redesigned form shutting nine percent of the public out of federal fair housing enforcement - The National Fair Housing Alliance and 78 civil rights, fair housing, consumer, domestic violence, and real estate organizations are calling on th more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 1 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued a summary opinion to James River Humane Society Masaki Ova, reporter for the Jamestown Sun, requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether the James River Humane Society (Humane Society) violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18 by withholding records in response to an open records request. Mr. Ova requested from the Humane Society certain financial reports, meetin more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 1 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued a summary opinion to Morton County SUMMARY OPINION Karen Jordan requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether Morton County failed to respond to an open records request in violation of N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18. On September 20, 2023, Karen Jordan emailed the Morton County Treasurer (Treasurer) requesting copies of property tax notices. The email was not  more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 1 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued a summary opinion to North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services SUMMARY OPINION Richard W. Vengels III requested an opinion from this office under N .D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether the Child Support Section of the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-18 by withholding records responsive to his open records request. The re more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 28 -- The North Dakota Attorney General Office issued the following opinion: * * * The North Dakota Attorney General issued an opinion to North Prairie Regional Water District Susan Moreno requested an opinion from this office under N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-21.1 asking whether North Prairie Regional Water District violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-19 by allegedly holding a meeting in a room too small for the persons reasonably expected to attend the meeting, and whether it violated N.D.C.C. Sec. 44-04-20 by failing to adeq more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Goldwyn calls for accountability in Military Museum Event Center BISMARCK -- Today, North Dakota passed a bill to bail out the North Dakota military museum. In the past 5 years, the fundraiser for the museum was paid $430,000, but has only raised $800,000. Senator Jamie Selzler (D-Fargo) had proposed an amendment to cut the loan amount for the GOP's mismanaged construction on the military gallery from $35 million to more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 5 -- The North Dakota Democratic-NPL Party issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026: * * * Republican Lawmakers kill bill to ban data center NDAs BISMARCK -- The North Dakota Republican Senate killed Senator Tim Mathern's (D-Fargo) bill to ban nondisclosure agreements (NDAs) for data centers. Senator Ryan Braunberger (D-Fargo), candidate for Secretary of State, said, "Even though NDAs aren't enforceable under current statute, citizens still feel that these projects are happening in secret. Oftentimes the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF Celebrates Outstanding Support for National Shooting Sports Month * WASHINGTON, D.C. -NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, celebrates widespread support and participation in the 10th annual National Shooting Sports Month(r), which ran throughout the month of August. To commemorate America's 250th anniversary, this year's National Shooting Sports Month celebration carried the tagline "Let Freedom more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 1, 2026: * * * Drummond secures legal victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced today a major multi-state victory against New York's Climate Change Superfund Act. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York struck down the act, declaring the law unenforceable. The law aimed to impose $75 billion in fines to energy producers for prior lawful energ more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 31 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Possibility Fellowship helps Busy Bee Systems turn passion into innovation * NDSU News August 31, 2026 What began as a shared passion for honeybees has grown into a promising student-led venture thanks to support from North Dakota State University's Possibility Fellowship. Brady Lindsey, who is pursuing a Master of Science in Natural Resource Sciences with an emphasis in precision agriculture, and Jewel Lindsey, who is pursuing a Bachelor of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * President Trump Approves North Dakota Major Disaster Declaration Following June Severe Storms * GRAND FORKS, N.D. - U.S. Senators Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hoeven (R-ND) and U.S. Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak (R-ND) issued the following statement after President Donald Trump approved North Dakota's request for a presidential major disaster declaration following the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornados which impacted western and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. PUBLIC COMMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE OBJECTION Date: August 30, 2026 To: Office of Natural Resources Revenue (ONRR), U.S. Department of the Interior Via: Online Submission through Regulations.gov Regarding: Proposed Rule - Federal Oil, Gas, and Coal Amendments (FOGCA) Docket ID: ONRR-2025-0001 RIN: 1012-AA39 Federal Register: 91 Fed. Reg. 39754 (June 30, 2026)  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF RISE SPACE, INC. IN SUPPORT OF THE PROPOSED RULE Federal Aviation Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation Waiver of Specified Statutory Requirements for Commercial Space Launch and Reentry Actions Notice of Proposed Rulemaking Docket No. FAA-2026-8614; Notice No. 26-11; RIN 2120-AM51 91 Fed. Reg. 47,997 (July 30, 2026) Submitted via the Federal more ST

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bismarck expands pediatric orthopedic care access * Brian Sauer, M.D. Trenton Sprenkle, D.O. BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck's pediatric orthopedic surgery team is expanding access to specialized pediatric orthopedic care with the addition of outreach providers, offering coverage every week of each month. Trenton Sprenkle, D.O., pediatric orthopedic surgeon based in Fargo, is now providing pediatric orthopedic s more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 4 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford TRF re-designated as Level 4 Trauma Hospital * THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - The Minnesota Department of Health recently re-designated Sanford Thief River Falls as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital. Sanford Thief River Falls was first designated as a Level 4 Trauma Hospital in 2009. Sanford Thief River Falls staff voluntarily participated in the intense designation process to become part of Minnesota's statewide trauma system. more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Seven Sanford hospitals earn recognition from ACC * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Seven Sanford Health hospitals across four states have earned recognition from the American College of Cardiology. Sanford USD Medical Center in South Dakota, Sanford Medical Center Fargo and Sanford Bismarck Medical Center in North Dakota, Sanford Bemidji Medical Center in Minnesota, and Marshfield Medical Center and Marshfield Medical Center -Weston in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Tom Tiffany, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands, issued the following news release: * * * Empowering Local Management, Expanding Public Access and Conserving America's Historic Legacy Today, the Subcommittee on Federal Lands held a legislative hearing on bills to strengthen local management of public lands, expand recreational access, and recognize important pieces of America's historic legacy. Subcommittee Chairman Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) issued the following statement more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 2 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah helps defeat New York's $75 billion climate superfund law A federal court has struck down New York's Climate Change Superfund Act, blocking the state's attempt to impose $75 billion in penalties on energy producers for decades of lawful energy production. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York declared the law unenforceable, handing a win to Utah and the 21 other states that challenged it. Utah joined the coalitio more PR