OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. USDA's "reorganization" would not benefit t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * 50 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions John Kartch 09/16/2026 In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Route 66 Meat Processing (Yukon, Oklahoma) -- Expensi more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 [Category: Business] -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * Association of Equipment Manufacturers Announces 2026 Champion of the Industry Award Recipients * Washington, D.C. - The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today announced that U.S. Representative Nikki Budzinski (D-Ill.), U.S. Representative Brad Finstad (R-Minn.), U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), and U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-Neb.) have been selected as recipients of AEM's 2026 Champion of th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Coalition Opposing Trump Administration's Attempt to Gut U.S. Department of Agriculture * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Nationwide Bipartisan Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender, Returns $6.86 Million in Restitution and Debt Relief to Affected California Consumers * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest auto finance companies, resolving allegations that CAC engage more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * #Griffin: 'I am pleased that this issue has been resolved and trust that CAC will no longer prey on vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a multistate settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the largest auto finance co more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 17 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Joins $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Lincoln - Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska, along with the attorneys general for 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Nebraska will receive $12 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $700 Million from Abusive Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * September 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today secured $700 million, including more than $630 million in debt relief for consumers, from Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), an auto lender that specializes in subprime loans to consumers with low or no credit scores. Attorney General James and t more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures Over $9 Million for New York from Abbott Laboratories for Manufacturing Potentially Unsafe Baby Formula * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that baby formula manufacturer Abbott Laboratories (Abbott) will pay more than $384 million to states and the federal government, including more than $9.3 million to New York. Attorney General James and a coalition of 39 other atto more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $694 Million Settlement Over Predatory Auto Loans * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general reached a $694 million settlement over predatory lending practices with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the country's largest auto finance companies. The settlement includes about $7.5 million in debt relief and $2 million in restitut more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $694 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH SUBPRIME AUTO LENDER CREDIT ACCEPTANCE CORPORATION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 41 states, secured a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers across the country in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto fin more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES ATTEMPT TO GUT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. In their brief, Raoul and the coalition urge th more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Delivers Win for Oregon Drivers Trapped in Predatory Auto Loans * #Oregon and 40 other states part of $694M settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), one of the nation's largest subprime auto lenders, that will deliver $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide. Oregon worked more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $694 Million Multistate Settlement with Subprime Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined 40 other state attorneys general announcing a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) to direct $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. Connecticut consumers will be eli more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Award-Winning Authors and Advocates Bess Kalb and Tony Weaver, Jr., to Headline Banned Books Week 2026 * Joined by Youth Honorary Chairs Marshall Romero and Azeemah Sadig in Leading Annual Event Spotlighting the Harms of Censorship CHICAGO -Award-winning authors and free expression advocates Bess Kalb (Buffalo Fluffalo series) and Tony Weaver, Jr. (Weirdo), have been named honorary chairs for Banned Books Week 2026 more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck honors philanthropist David Miller * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck and the Sanford Health Foundation unveiled the Sanford David D. Miller Surgery Center, recognizing the extraordinary generosity and lasting impact of longtime donor David Miller. Formerly known as the Sanford Broadway Same Day Surgery Center, the facility was renamed in honor of Miller's more than $3 million in philanthropic support of nursing  more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 16 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Bison Spotlight: Mekhi Collins, senior student athlete * NDSU News September 16, 2026 Since NDSU announced its move to the Football Bowl Subdivision and the Mountain West Conference in February, excitement around the 2026 season has continued to build. For fans, the transition marks the start of a new era of Bison Football. For senior wide receiver and team captain Mekhi Collins from Mankato, Minnesota, it represents the chance to be part of a more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizConsulting] -- C.H. Robinson Worldwide, a company that says it solves logistics problems, posted the following news release: * * * C.H. Robinson announces its 2026 Carrier of the Year Award winners * EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota (September 17, 2026)-C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, today announced the recipients of its 2026 Carrier of the Year Awards, recognizing 17 carriers across North America for exceptional performance, safety, and service. Presented during National Tr more PR

ST. CLOUD, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- CentraCare Health issued the following news release: * * * CentraCare Foundation Raises Support for Local Cancer Care September 17, 2026 CentraCare Foundation hosted its annual Gala on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Willmar Conference Center, bringing together community members, health care professionals and philanthropic leaders for an evening of generosity and celebration, raising more than $463,000 in support of local cancer care. This year's Gala, themed "Hope Grows," highlighted the importance of providin more PR

URBANDALE, Iowa, Sept. 17 [Category: Agriculture] -- The National Pork Producers Council posted the following news release: * * * Chairman Thompson Honored with "Bringing Home the Bacon" Award for Leading Farm Bill Efforts to Save Pig Farms * Spread the love WASHINGTON, D.C., Sept. 17, 2026 - On behalf of America's 60,000-plus pork producers, the National Pork Producers Council presented U.S. House Agriculture Committee Chairman Glenn "G.T." Thompson (R-PA) the inaugural "Bringing Home the Bacon" award. The award recognizes members of Cong more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 17 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado joins $694M nationwide settlement with subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation * Sept. 17, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that Colorado, along with 40 other states, has entered into a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC) providing $694 million in cash and debt relief to consumers in connection with their car loans. CAC is one of the nation's largest auto finance compan more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Introduces Legislation to Redirect ICE and CBP Funding to States Targeted by Immigration Surges * WASHINGTON - Following the conclusion of "Operation Metro Surge" in Minnesota, Congresswoman Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced the Make ICE Pay Act to redirect the $140 billion allocated to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) through the "One, Big Beautiful Bill" Act (HR-1) and invest it in more PR

OSHKOSH, Wisconsin, Sept. 17 -- The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh campus posted the following news: * * * Constitution Day at UW-Oshkosh focuses on American government, civic engagement * UW-Oshkosh students were invited to answer Constitution-related trivia questions for a chance at prizes as part of Constitution Day on Sept. 17. The University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh brought students, faculty, staff and community members together Thursday for a campus-wide celebration of Constitution Day, launching a semester filled with conversations, le more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers selects St. Louis, Missouri, resident for national award * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters, awarded St. Louis, Missouri, resident and St. Paul District civil engineer Michelle Kniep for its Corps of Engineer's 2025 Noel Clay Planning Champion Award. The Noel Clay Planning Champion Award recognizes a Corps of Engineers employee that exhibits leadership, support and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Infrared Saunas, Hybrid Infrared Saunas and Infrared Kits Hazard: The infrared panels in the saunas and kits can short circuit, causing them to overheat, posing a risk of serious injury from fire and burn hazards. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 17, 2026 Units: About 41,580 (In addition, about 6,758 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Sauna360 toll-free at 866-936-5962 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through F more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Tylo Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas Hazard: The saunas contain a bench that can collapse, posing a fall hazard to consumers. The previous recall repair was ineffective; a new repair is now being offered. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: September 17, 2026 Units: About 6,000 (Sauna 360 previously recalled Tylo Halmstad and Kiruna Hybrid Saunas in October 2025) Consumer Contact: Sauna360 toll-free at 866-936-5962 from 8 a. more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Eklund Examines What Colorado River "Federalization" Could Mean for the Yampa Valley in Steamboat Magazine * In an article published by Steamboat Magazine, Taft water law partner James Eklund examines the growing pressure on the Colorado River and what the potential "federalization" of its management could mean for the Yampa Valley. Drawing on his experience as a ranching water lawyer and Colorado's former representative on Color more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Elizabeth City Food Bank Receives Nearly 300,000 Eggs Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case * RALEIGH -On Tuesday, the Food Bank of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City received nearly 300,000 eggs as part of Attorney General Jeff Jackson's settlement with three of the nation's largest egg producers over allegations that they violated antitrust laws and worked together to raise egg prices more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Emmer Introduces Legislation to Reclaim Local Control * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom Emmer (MN-06) introduced new legislation to reclaim local control by revoking a grandfathering clause that has allowed the Metropolitan (Met) Council to operate as the only Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) in the nation composed entirely of gubernatorial appointees without any local elected officials. Minnesota's Met Council consists of Governor Walz more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release: * * * EXIM Chairman Visits America's First New Iron Ore Mine in 50 Years as Operations Begin in Northern Minnesota * NASHWAUK, MN. -Today, Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Chairman John Jovanovic toured Mesabi Metallics' iron ore mine and pellet plant on Minnesota's Iron Range as the operation begins its startup. Jovanovic met with company leaders to discuss supply chain security, the role of domestic iron ore in reducing America's r more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 18 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * September 17, 2026 Trump v. Slaughter: Implications of the US Supreme Court's Ruling for EU-US Data Transfers and the Data Privacy Framework Next steps for businesses that transfer personal data between the EU/UK/Switzerland and the US At a Glance * International transfers of personal data under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework (DPF), which allows transfers of personal data from the EU, rely heavily on Federal Trade Commiss more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket Nos. 26-208, 26-211, 26-212, 26-241, 26-243): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Sept. 17 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * From the NCAA to the World Cup, Clemson's inaugural Sports Business and Analytics cohort turns data into impact * As the Wilbur O. and Ann Powers College of Business celebrates the first graduating cohort of the Master of Science in Sports Business and Analytics (MSSBA), the students' work is already moving into team offices, championship planning, venue operations and a new charitable venture. According to the program, 19 students have confirmed place more PR

ONEONTA, New York, Sept. 17 -- Hartwick College issued the following news release: * * * Hartwick College Welcomes Melanie Printup Hope for Inaugural Phil Young Residency for Indigenous Art * During the residency, Hope will install "My Ancestors in the Sky World," a mixed-media piece, and speak with Hartwick students and museum visitors about her work. She will also lead a free beading workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10. Advance registration is required. To register, visit the Phil Young Residency for Indigenous Art webpage. A public reception  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * House Passes Water Resources Development Act, Includes Language from Rep. Omar to Protect the Stability of the Mississippi River in Minneapolis * WASHINGTON - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed language from Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) to protect the future of the Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock in the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA). This legislation provides authority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) to carry out water re more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * How Owensboro health is creating more time for closer care * Video Player is loading. Play Video PlayMute Duration 1:34 / Current Time 0:00 Loaded: 0.00% Remaining Time -1:34 Settings Fullscreen This is a modal window. Close When people are in the hospital, it's often the small moments they remember most. The nurse who takes the time to answer one more question. The conversation that eases anxiety b more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Secures Wins for Northwest Ohio in House Passed National Water Projects Bill * Washington, DC -Tonight, by a strong bipartisan vote of 415-9 the US House of Representatives passed H.R. 9497, the Water Resources Development Act of 2026 (WRDA), which provides authority for the US Army Corps of Engineers to improve our Nation's ports and harbors and work with State and local partners to construct flood control, storm risk reduction, and environme more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Kemps Teamsters Ratify Strong Contract * (FARMINGTON, Minn.) - More than 110 members of Teamsters Local 471 at Kemps in Farmington, Minn., have overwhelmingly ratified a new two-year agreement that delivers improvements on wages, workplace protections, a two percent reduction for their health care cap, and other benefits. Kemps, a subsidiary of Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), is a key part of DFA's Midwest dairy ope more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Cassidy, McBath, Thompson Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Resolution Honoring Connie Clery * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy (R-LA) introduced a bipartisan, bicameral resolution to honor the life of Connie Clery during National Campus Safety Awareness Month. After Connie Clery's 19-year-old daughter Jeanne Clery was murdered on campus in 1986, Clery became the driving force behind the Clery Act, which more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 17 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * MedStar Franklin nurses to hold rally for patient safety * Registered nurses at MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, in Baltimore, Md. will hold a rally on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026 to highlight unaddressed patient safety concerns -including short-staffing and lack of equipment and supplies -that have driven them to unionize, announced National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU) today. The rally more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Exports Were Up 14% in Second Quarter, with Widespread Global Growth September 17, 2026 Minnesota exports of agricultural, mining and manufactured goods were valued at $6.6 billion in the second quarter of 2026 (April - June), a 14% increase (up more than $800 million) over the second quarter of 2025, according to data released by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Deve more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 18 (TNSrep) -- The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Job Growth Continues to Outpace U.S. Over the Year September 17, 2026 St. Paul, Minn. - Minnesota added 1,500 jobs in August and continued to significantly outpace the nation in job growth over the year, according to data released today by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). Over the year, Minnesota added 45,041 jobs, a 1.5% increase, compared with na more PR

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 16 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release: * * * Missouri School of Journalism faculty publish books grounded in world-class research * By Austin Fitzgerald COLUMBIA, Mo. (Sept. 16, 2026) -Three books from Missouri School of Journalism faculty, ranging from recently published to upcoming, showcase how the School's experts are moving the industry forward with research-backed explorations of important issues. Assistant Professor Nick Mathews tells the stories of people  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Smith, Baldwin Reintroduce Bill to Support Connecticut's Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), a member of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, along with U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-Minn.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginnin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO National Association of Letter Carriers issued the following news: * * * NALC mourns the loss of F. John Miller, executive assistant to three NALC presidents * NALC is deeply saddened to report the death of F. John Miller, an NALC Headquarters employee who retired in 2005 after a 28-year career serving America's letter carriers. Miller died at the age of 86 in Washington, DC, on Sept. 11 after a brief illness. "NALC mourns the loss of John Miller," NALC President Brian L. Renfroe said.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Fair Housing Alliance posted the following news release: * * * NFHA Commends State Attorneys General for Affirming Key Antidiscrimination Protections * -Fourteen state Attorneys General issued guidance today affirming that federal and state civil rights protections remain legal and enforceable and that they will continue to enforce them. The guidance covers housing, lending, employment, education, and healthcare, and it comes as the Trump Administration moves to eliminate a 50-yea more PR

CARDIFF, Wales, Sept. 16 -- Cardiff University posted the following news: * * * Quantitative training overhaul needed in ecology * As ecology becomes increasingly data-driven, an overhaul of quantitative training is vital for research, according to an international study led by Cardiff University. Ecologists are collecting more data than ever before, but many still lack confidence in the quantitative skills needed to make sense of it, according to a new paper. The paper, A century of inertia in quantitative ecology education, aimed to exp more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Mike Simpson, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Simpson Supports Anti-Fraud Legislation * WASHINGTON-This week, Idaho Congressman Mike Simpson supported two bills to crack down on fraud in federal programs and protect taxpayer dollars. "Fraud in the United States has reached an unprecedented level," said Rep. Simpson. "Not only has fraud risen, but most Americans do not trust federal, state, and local governments to prevent fraud and protect taxpayer dollars effectively. What's been uncover more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Craig, Omar Introduce Legislation to Reimburse Minnesota and Other States for Damages Inflicted by ICE * #The Make ICE Pay Act would establish a federal grant program using funds previously appropriated to ICE and CBP WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representatives Angie Craig (MN-02) and Ilhan Omar (MN-05) introduced legislation that would establish a federal grant program to reimburse states for costs incurred and damages caused by Immigrat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Slams Jena Griswold With New Ad, Backs Michael Allen * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today showcased an ad from its affiliated group, Safer Colorado Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Colorado. "Michael Allen is the proven, results-driven prosecutor Colorado needs as its next Attorney General. Jena Gris more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Bemidji to host annual Walk to Remember on Oct. 3 * BEMIDJI, Minn. - Sanford Health in Bemidji will host its annual Walk to Remember event from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, at Sanford Bemidji Medical Center, 1300 Anne St. NW, in Bemidji. Attendees should use the east entrance to the hospital. The community is invited to join the Sanford PETAL (Parents Embracing Time After Loss) program to remember all babies l more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Announces New Appointments to U.S. Preventive Services Task Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 17, 2026 -U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., through the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), today announced the addition of eight new members to the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. The new members possess substantial expertise in reviewing scient more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 16 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's awarded $400,000 for character education * St. Catherine University has been named a 2026 recipient of a $400,000 Institutional Impact Grant by the Educating Character Initiative (ECI), a project of The Program for Leadership and Character at Wake Forest University. The three-year grant supports integration of character education into undergraduate curricula, focusing on the virtues students need to become ethical social justice leaders, in more PR

STANFORD, California, Sept. 18 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * September 17, 2026 Nature as Critical Infrastructure for Sustainable Mining Two Stanford-based groups convened a panel on natural capital, water security, and mining at UN conference and launched a policymaker summary of their report on Mongolia. In Brief * As mining expands - including as part of renewable energy supply chains - companies will increasingly compete with local communities for water reso more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 16 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to Franklin Electric in Acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation * Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Franklin Electric Co., Inc. (NASDAQ: FELE) in its acquisition of Cat Pumps Corporation for $350 million in cash plus a potential earnout of up to $50 million in Franklin Electric stock. Franklin Electric is a global leader in flow control with a focus in water and energy systems. Based in Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 16th, 2026 Thune Discusses the Importance of Protecting College Sports and Athletes WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) today delivered the following remarks on the Senate floor: Thune's remarks below (as delivered): "Mr. President, it's no coincidence that the largest stadium in the United States is a college football stadium. "College athletics has a unique place in America. "It's deep more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bill to Combat Lyme Disease & Other Tick-Borne Diseases Heads to President's Desk * Most recent data shows Minnesota recorded 3,551 cases in 2024 alone, a rate that has likely increased in recent years WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith's (D-MN) bipartisan bill to expand research, testing and treatment for Lyme and other tick-borne diseases is expected to become law after successfully passing both chambers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Bipartisan Legislation to Extend Terrorism Risk Insurance, Support Housing Construction Passes Banking Committee * Roughly 60 percent of American businesses have terrorism risk insurance, which is critical to major construction projects WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Tina Smith's bipartisan legislation to safeguard the availability of terrorism risk insurance coverage passed the Senate Banking Committee by a unani more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Smith, Baldwin & Murphy Reintroduce Bill to Support Young Farmers, Forgive Student Loan Debt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and Chris Murphy (D-CT) reintroduced the Student Loan Forgiveness for Farmers and Ranchers Act, legislation to create a loan forgiveness program for beginning farmers and ranchers, as well as veteran, women and minority farmers. Beginning farmers are considered t more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement * Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they would have difficulty repaying. About 260 Washin more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * President Trump's Top 250 Victories For People of Faith September 17, 2026 Promises Made, Promises Kept. Since taking office, President Donald J. Trump has made history again and again for the faith community. Since the founding of our nation, nobody has fought harder or gained more for believers, reversing the catastrophic policies of the previous administration while building on the winning legacy of his first term. President Trump has: 1. Protected Religious Libert more PR