WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: Jake Johnson Leading Brad Finstad * New polling out of Minnesota's 1st Congressional finds Jake Johnson leading Brad Finstad, 47% to 46%. The poll found that Trump was 8 points underwater, with Finstad's approval not far behind at 7 points underwater. REMINDER: Trump won MN-01 by 12 points in 2024. The poll also comes on the heels of non-partisan race rater Inside Elections shifting their prediction for MN-01 in John more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans September 25, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data breach that leaked personal patient information thro more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Artificial Intelligence Model Predicts Pancreatic Cancer Risk 3 Years Before Diagnosis Mayo Clinic researchers found the model reliably separated at-risk from low-risk individuals using routine health records, in findings to be presented at the American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress 2026 September 24, 2026 Key Takeaways * Pancreatic cancer is relatively rare on a population level but highly fatal because it is usually more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking decisions. The proposal follows many earlier attemp more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach * Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp"), resolvin more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks. "AI technology is developing fast, and we can't let it go unchecked, more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach * Thursday, September 24, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt collector, the American Medical Collection Agency more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases * RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs. Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition of 47 other states and territories to distribute fu more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governments to address nationwide shortages of critical s more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwide shortages of critical service providers like tea more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence * #Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves. Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent incidents show AI built without proper safeguards can  more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Sept. 25 -- Southern Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * Baseball Alumni Among Diamond Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026 * Four Southern Connecticut State University alumni will be recognized when the Southern Connecticut Diamond Club holds its 18th Annual Hall of Fame Banquet and Induction Ceremony on Oct. 22 at The Woodwinds in Branford. Former Southern All-American Chris Borelli, '00, M.S. '14, is among the members of the Diamond Club Hall of Fame Class of 2026. Borelli, a former player an more PR

BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 26 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * To honor her mother's memory, PhD student researches autoimmune diseases Neda Amiri Rad studies how genes interact to cause rheumatoid arthritis and similar conditions By Ava Poole '27 September 24, 2026 Growing up in Iran, Neda Amiri Rad knew her mother was sick, but no one could figure out why. As Amiri Rad got older and stronger, she watched her mother grow weaker, suffering through her pain. After two years, doctors finally offered a diagnosis: more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Did Skynet hack Australian Medicare, or are AI titans just looking to scare regulators? Written by Matt Dean | September 25, 2026 On June 18th, Open AI robot-agents were researching health data posted on Australian public facing reports when they apparently broke into an area they were not authorized to be. What the agent reached was Services Austr more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * How much would universal childcare cost Minnesota taxpayers? Written by Martha Njolomole | September 25, 2026 In 2025, New Mexico became the first U.S. state to offer universal childcare. In Minnesota, the DFL could push for a similar policy during the 2027 legislative session. To illustrate what this could specifically mean for taxpayers, I estimat more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Minnesota ranks No. 1 in teacher unions' share of state party contributions Written by Catrin Wigfall | September 25, 2026 Education Minnesota's political involvement is no secret. The state teachers' union is a major spender on lobbying and political activity in Minnesota, and its political action committee (PAC) has directed most of its candidate  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * The Partners in Nutrition fraud story Written by Bill Glahn | September 25, 2026 A lawsuit filed yesterday by the state attorney general against the nonprofit company Partners in Nutrition shines more light onto the larger free-food fraud scandal. It's known as the "Feeding Our Future" scandal, named after the nonprofit company of the same name. Th more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * So, candidates, how will you close the state government's $5.5 billion budget deficit? Written by John Phelan | September 25, 2026 Back in June, Minnesota Management & Budget (MMB) released its end of session "General Fund Balance Analysis" with forecasts for the current budget biennium (FY 2026-27) and the next (FY 2028-29). These are the last esti more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Dr. Timothy Billiar Will Receive 2026 ACS Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award September 25, 2026 CHICAGO -- Timothy R. Billiar, MD, FACS, the George Vance Foster Professor and Chair of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Pennsylvania, will receive the prestigious American College of Surgeons (ACS) Owen H. Wangensteen Scientific Forum Award at the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 in Washington, DC. Each year, th more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- Education Minnesota posted the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota endorses Flanagan for U.S. Senate * ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Sept. 25, 2026 -Education Minnesota has endorsed Peggy Flanagan for the U.S. Senate seat being vacated by Sen. Tina Smith. Flanagan, Minnesota's DFL lieutenant governor, faces Republican Michele Tafoya in the Nov. 3 general election. Educators interviewed Flanagan during the endorsement process. The recommendation was accepted or approved by the politic more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- Education Minnesota posted the following news release: * * * Education Minnesota endorses Little, Swanson for Congress * ST. PAUL, Minnesota. Sept. 25, 2026 -Education Minnesota has endorsed Matt Little in Minnesota's 2nd Congressional District and Trina Swanson in the 8th Congressional District. Little faces Republican state Sen. Eric Pratt in the Nov. 3 general election for the open seat being vacated by U.S. Rep. Angie Craig. Swanson faces incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Pete Stauber. E more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Environmental Law and Policy Center issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 North Dakota Rural Landowners Take Fight Over Wahpeton Water Sale to District Court Residents ask judge to reverse state agency's approval of massive daily water sale - Bismarck, ND. - Eight rural landowners in the Red River Valley, along with the Dakota Resource Council (DRC), have appealed to the Burleigh County District Court after North Dakota's Department of Water Resources (DWR) dismissed the landowners' more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company The notificants listed below have applied under the Change in Bank Control Act (Act) (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)) and Sec. 225.41 of the Board's Regulation Y (12 CFR 225.41) to acquire shares of a bank or bank holding company. The factors that are considered in acting on the applications are set forth in paragraph 7 of the Act (12 U.S.C. 1817(j)(7 more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Calls for Increased USPS Communication Regarding Closure of Glenville Post Office * ROCHESTER, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) sent a letter to District Manager of the United States Postal Service's Minnesota-North Dakota District Angela Bye, requesting clarity and increased communication following the closure of the Glenville Post Office. On June 28, 2026, a vehicle struck the Glenville Post Office, causing damage to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Hosts Roundtable with Biofuels Leaders in Janesville * NEW ULM, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Agriculture Committee, hosted a roundtable discussion with the Minnesota Biofuels Association, Guardian Energy, and local farmers for a conversation on homegrown energy production and a tour of the Guardian Energy facility. Representatives from Minnesota Corn and Cole's Electric were also in attendance. With more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- General Mills, a food company, issued the following news release: * * * Betty Crocker Turns 105 with a Month-Long Bash at MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM, Mixing the Ultimate Cake and Ice Cream Duo 09/24/2026 The celebration marks Betty Crocker's first birthday in its Bettier Than Ever era and builds on Betty's role in cultural moments that continue to drive meaningful growth for the brand. Key Takeaways: - Betty Crocker is turning 105 this October and giving fans plenty of ways to join the party with a sweeter-tha more PR

NEW YORK, Sept. 26 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release: * * * Hispanic Federation Demands Austin Delivery Driver Shot by ICE be Released & Removal Proceedings Halted September 25, 2026 Washington, D.C. -- Wilber Garces Perez was delivering food for DoorDash in Austin, Texas, this week when an ICE officer opened fire on him. He is the latest victim in a more PR

NORTH HOLLYWOOD, California, Sept. 26 -- The International Myeloma Foundation issued the following news: * * * Myeloma May Be Curable for Some. Experts Are Working to Arrive at a Definition for Cure. September 24, 2026 -- At the 23rd International Myeloma Society Annual Meeting & Exposition, international experts are working toward criteria that could identify when a patient's remission is durable enough to be called a cure. Myeloma has always been incurable, as the vast majority of patients relapse after initial therapy and have shorter l more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 25 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Iron helped scientists trace Earth's oxygen. Now it's telling a bigger story * For decades, scientists have studied iron preserved in ancient rocks to reconstruct how Earth's oceans and atmosphere became rich in oxygen. A new study suggests iron has recorded other major transformations too. Michigan State University researcher Dalton Hardisty and colleagues found that changes in Earth's iron record also reflect the building of mountains and the r more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Cassidy, McBath, Thompson Introduce National Hazing Awareness Week Resolution * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) introduced a resolution to recognize this week, September 21st through the 25th, as "National Hazing Awareness Week." The resolution recognizes the hundreds of students who have died or suffered severe, life-altering injuries as a result of collegiate hazing and promotes efforts  more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Sept. 25 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic experts present radiation oncology research at ASTRO 2026 * ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic researchers will present findings on emerging technologies, precision treatments and new radiation therapy techniques at the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, Sept. 26-30 in Boston. Mayo Clinic experts will participate in nearly 65 poster, education, quick-pitch, scientific, oral, plenary and more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Decision on Federal SAVE Program September 25, 2026 SAINT PAUL - On Friday, September 25, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a ruling allowing states to use the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's SAVE program to maintain voter lists. Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement: "I want to be very clear - this ruling has no effect on Minnesota elections. Minnesota has ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota Artist Robert Hautman Wins 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest * After two days of competition, Robert Hautman of Delano, Minnesota, emerged as the winner of the 2026 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest with an acrylic painting of a long-tailed duck pair. The winning artwork was announced during an event at Ducks Unlimited, Inc. Headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, and via livestream. Hautman's artwork will be  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 NEW: Lisa Demuth's Top Campaign Aide is a Big Pharma & Tobacco Lobbyist Whose Clients Fund her "Independent" Super PAC When asked to explain what Big Pharma & tobacco lobbyist Ben Golnik's responsibilities are on her campaign, Demuth refused to answer - ST. PAUL -- Today, the Minnesota DFL responded to new reports that one of Lisa Demuth's top aides running her campaign is a Big Pharma and tobacco lobbyist more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 26 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * September 25, 2026 Would Ron Schutz Defend Minnesota Gun Laws from Trump's DOJ? Signs point to no, and Schutz has dodged every question he's faced about standing up to Trump - ST. PAUL -- Yesterday afternoon, Trump's Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Minnesota, challenging the state's 30-day waiting period to purchase a firearm for those without a permit to carry. Attorney General Ellison has committed to defending Minnesota' more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development September 25, 2026 - TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehensive federal artificial intelligence (AI) regulatio more PR

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U.S. S more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans. Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader John Thune, House Mi more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet basic needs of their students by establishing a $1 more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 25 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Share your Story at the Great Minnesota Show-and-Tell * SAINT PAUL, Minn. (September 25, 2026) - The Minnesota Historical Society is putting out a call for Minnesotans to share their personal connections to American history through the Great Minnesota Show-and-Tell, a one-day "people's exhibit" celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary at the Minnesota History Center. Applications to showcase objects at the  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, Sept. 25 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf celebrates civic leadership and community engagement * * * * * * * * * 1 / 8 It's been one year since St. Olaf College launched the Svoboda Center for Civic Engagement. Yet as Northfield Public Schools Superintendent Tim Anderson '97 stood before the scores of community members who gathered for a daylong celebration of the center's work, he noted that civic engagement is not a new idea for St. Olaf. "It's one of the oldest ideas that t more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 26 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news: * * * What parents need to know about updated childhood vaccine recommendations UMass Chan professor Grace Ryan answers common questions By Hayley Mignacca September 25, 2026 At a glance * The MMR vaccine protects children against measles, mumps and rubella with one combination vaccine. * Delaying or spacing out vaccines can leave children vulnerable to preventable diseases. * Parents with questions about vaccination sho more PR