WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Honorable Brooke Rollins, Secretary of Agriculture US Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250 Jason Outlaw, National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250. Docket ID NRCS-2026-0067 Dear Secretary Rollins and Nati more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * 27 States Urge Supreme Court to Protect Second Amendment Rights * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Republican Attorneys General Kris Kobach and Jonathan Skrmetti, along with 25 other states, are leading an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect the Second Amendment and reject bans on AR-15 platform rifles and other commonly owned semiautomatic rifles. The brief was filed in Viramontes v. Cook County and Grant v. Higg more PR

GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Oct. 2 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release: * * * A closer look at UND's record enrollment * October 2, 2026 A record 15,908 students are attending UND this fall, marking the University's second consecutive all-time enrollment high and seventh straight year of growth. Behind that number are gains in undergraduate enrollment, strong retention and several of the largest freshman classes in UND history. Here's a closer look at what is driving UND's record enrollment. #More students more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Aakhus, MD, and Rudolf, APRN, CNP, join Sanford Bemidji * Aakhus is a board-certified dermatologist with fellowship training in micrographic surgery and cutaneous oncology. She specializes in treating skin cancer using Mohs surgery, which is a precise technique used to treat certain types of skin cancers by removing thin layers of tissue and examining each layer under a microscope until no cancer cells remain. Mohs surgery more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 30 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * Aerospace Education Council: September 2026 Update * #AFA Education Awards at the Field Awards Banquet We celebrated several presentations to outstanding individuals. Among them: our top individual honor of the Buck Buckwalter Distinguished Sustained Aerospace Education Award (DSEA), the AFA Thompson Mallett Teacher of the Year Awards, Outstanding AFJROTC Cadet of the Year, Outstanding AFJROTC Unit Lea more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Oct. 2 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Oklahoma Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines Alexandria, Va. (October 1, 2026) -- As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Oklahoma 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, Arkans more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. September 28, 2026 Mr. Jason Outlaw National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Request for Comments on Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation Interim Rule (Docket No. NRCS-2026-0067) Dear Mr. Outlaw, Thank you for more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * How the Working Families Tax Cut is Helping Barbershops and Salons Evan Honore and John Kartch 09/28/2026 In addition to No Tax on Tips, the Working Families Tax Cut is helping barbershops and salons with a provision called 45B, which facilitates customer tips on credit cards without triggering on unfair tax. This is the same treatment restaurants have had for decades, which is now finally available to barbershops and salons thanks to the tax cut. Salo more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong appoints Minot attorney Christene Reierson to North Central Judicial District judgeship * BISMARCK, N.D. - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today appointed Minot attorney Christene Reierson to an open judgeship in the North Central Judicial District, effective Nov. 16. Reierson has owned and operated Reierson Law Office P.C. in Minot as a solo practitioner since 2015, representing clients on a variety of matters including family law, c more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong declares diesel emergency, takes action to provide relief from fuel costs for agricultural producers * BISMARCK, N.D. (SEPT. 29, 2026) - Gov. Kelly Armstrong today declared a state of emergency in North Dakota for conditions affecting the supply and availability of diesel fuel and took action to provide temporary relief for farmers by expanding the permitted uses of red-dyed diesel fuel to allow for on-highway use. Under No more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 28 (TNSida) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong leads governors in letter opposing attempt to restrict states' authority to use Missouri River water * BISMARCK, N.D. - North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong and the governors of Colorado, Montana, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming sent a joint letter to Congress today opposing an attempt to restrict their authority to use Missouri River water in their states. The governors oppose Section 120 of the 2026 Water Resources De more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * Armstrong presents Rough Rider Award to 'legendary' wrestlers, coaches and twins Terry and Troy Steiner * Armstrong selected the Steiner twins in March as the 51st and 52nd recipients of the Rough Rider Award, North Dakota's highest commendation bestowed upon its citizens. He presented them with the award tonight in the Capitol's Memorial Hall, joined by hundreds of the Steiners' family members, friends, USA Wrestling Executive Director  more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson urges consumers to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices * Attorney General Wilson, along with the attorneys general of 47 other states and territories, announces preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of generic drugs. (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wi more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Urging Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general in sending a letter urging congressional leaders to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 budget request for security needs. Amid the alarming rise in threats against judges across the ju more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 2 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement with Sandoz for Overcharging for Generic Drugs and Limiting Competition * DES MOINES - Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-runn more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. The bipartisan letter from 45 state attorneys general to congressional leaders, called for the resources n more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 1 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Seeks Court Approval for $358,000 Settlement with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General Clark today joined a coalition with 42 other states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million multistate settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running co more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Sept. 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Clark joined a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary to protect th more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 21 (TNSida) -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins 20-State Coalition Alerting National Security Council to Pharmaceuticals Exploited by Chinese Supply Chain JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a 20-state coalition in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio alerting the administration to a grave national security risk to the pharmaceutical supply chain that is actively being exploited by Chinese-sourc more PR

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures $400 Million From Sandoz for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * October 1, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $400 million from Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Sandoz) for their role in a long-running, coordinated scheme with other pharmaceutical companies to inflate generic drug prices more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan Group Calling for Increased Security for Supreme Court Justices * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 45 attorneys general urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request to help protect Supreme Court justices. Threats against the justices have escalated in volume, risk, and credibility to a lev more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation. The U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut this month granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Michigan and a coalition of 47 other more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SEEKS COURT APPROVAL FOR $400 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH SANDOZ OVER CONSPIRACY TO RAISE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 43 states and territories, sought court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz) and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Fougera). The settlement will resolve allegations that the generic drug manuf more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES CONGRESS TO FULLY FUND SUPREME COURT SECURITY * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general, sent a comment letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's 2027 fiscal year security request, warning that threats against justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the letter to congressional leaders, Raou more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Holds Drug Company Accountable for Driving Up Costs of Medications * #Companies colluded to increase prices and pad their profits-Oregon consumers may be eligible for money Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $400 million settlement with generic drug maker Sandoz over allegations the company conspired to inflate the costs of prescription medications, costing patients millions of dollars. Today more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security * Attorney General Skrmetti leads a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. In the bipartisan letter to congressional leaders, the attorneys general called for the resources necessary  more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 mil more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Oct. 2 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Clemson develops five field pea varieties for Southeast growers * College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences Clemson University scientists have developed five field pea varieties tailored to growing conditions in the Southeast and increasing demand for plant-based food ingredients. The varieties could provide farmers with a winter cash crop on land that might otherwise remain fallow or be used for cover crops. The work began in 2020 through Clem more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Cold Weather Rule takes effect Oct. 1 * MINNEAPOLIS (Sept. 29, 2026) -As the Minnesota Cold Weather Rule takes effect Thursday, Xcel Energy aims to ensure residential customers who need assistance paying their energy bills this winter can get the help they need. Under the rule, residential customers are protected from service disconnection from Oct. 1 through the following April 30, if the disconnection would affect the customer's more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 1 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Colorado slated to receive $2.1M from nationwide settlement with Sandoz over illegal generic drug price hikes and collusion * Oct. 1, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a widespread, long-running conspir more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 1 (TNSletter) -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable John Thune Majority Leader U.S. Senate Washington, DC 20510 - The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries Minority Leader U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 - The Honorable Chuck Schumer Minority Leader U more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers increases outflow from Baldhill Dam * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is increasing water releases from Baldhill Dam near Valley City, North Dakota, in response to significant runoff generated by a recent storm system. Surrounding areas received approximately 5 inches of precipitation, resulting in elevated inflow into Lake Ashtabula. Rainfall-driven inflow e more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release: * * * CSBS Launches Nonbank Industry Advisory Council * Washington, D.C. - The Conference of State Bank Supervisors (CSBS) today announced the formation of the Nonbank Industry Advisory Council (NIAC), a forum designed to foster dialogue among industry experts and state supervisors. The NIAC will convene industry members to share their experience and engage with CSBS and state supervisors on matters related to more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Dr. Yeong Rhee to share nutrition research at next Knowledge on Tap * NDSU News September 29, 2026 In the second Knowledge on Tap event on Tuesday, Oct. 8, NDSU University Distinguished Professor Yeong Rhee will lead a talk about food as medicine. This is the second of four monthly sessions held at Junkyard Brewing in West Fargo, and hosted by NDSU and The Study, formerly Humanities North Dakota. Attendees spend an hour of their evening lear more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing * September 30, 2026 #Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Durbin  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * 09.30.2026 Durbin Questions Judicial Nominees About Protecting Americans' Right To Vote During Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing Durbin questioned Judge Lee Philip Rudofsky and Jesus Osete about their views on the Voting Rights Act - WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, today questioned judicial nominees during a Senat more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43805) on Sept. 14, 2026, entitled "The Earned Income Tax Credit: How It Works and Who Receives It" by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a refundable tax credit that boosts the incomes of eligible low-income workers, especially those with children. Because the credit is refundable, an EITC recipient need not owe income taxes to receive the benefit. Eligibility  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Energy Attorney Shaadie Ali Joins Fredrikson * Attorney Shaadie M. Ali has joined Fredrikson's Energy & Natural Resources Group in the firm's Minneapolis office. Ali combines experience in law, policy, engineering and nonprofit governance to support clients in energy and related regulatory matters. He is part of a team advising utilities, transmission companies and independent power producers on routing, siting, p more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 [Category: Energy] -- The Independent Petroleum Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Energy Permitting Fund Renewal Headed for Trump's Signature * WASHINGTON - The Independent Petroleum Association of America (IPAA) and Western Energy Alliance today praised the U.S. Senate for unanimously passing a bill to extend a successful program that funds oil and natural gas permitting activities on federal lands for the next decade. The bill will soon head to the White House for President Trump's signatur more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Fall vaccine events at clinics in Bismarck & Mandan * BISMARCK, N.D. - Sanford Bismarck is offering flu and other seasonal vaccinations as available to patients six months and older throughout the months of September and October. Appointments are required. Sanford location vaccination events will be held on the following dates: * 1 from 1:30-4 p.m. * 8 from 1:30-4 p.m. * 15 from 130-4 p.m. * 22 from 1:30-4 p.m. Vac more PR

HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 29 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * Farmers Union Welcomes Ashley Stegeman to Serve as Education Specialist * by Lura Roti Ashley Stegeman recently joined South Dakota Farmers Union to serve as the organization's Education Specialist. Each year, the state's largest agriculture organization provides thousands of South Dakota youth with leadership, cooperative and farm safety education. "Education for youth and families has always been a focus of So more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. Expands Recalls to Include Additional Lots of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend 10 OZ, Great Value Frozen Organic Blueberries 10 OZ and One Lot of Trader Joe's Frozen Organic Mixed Berry Blend 12 OZ Because of Potential Contamination with E. coli O145 Summary Company Announcement Date: October 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 02, 2026 Product Type: Food more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * Recodification of Title IX Rules The Secretary of Education publishes a final rule to repeal the U.S. Department of Education's 2024 final rule amending the Title IX regulations and restoring the regulatory text that existed prior to the 2024 rulemaking. The Department takes this action because the 2024 final rule has been vacated and is not enforceable nationwide. The Department has not enforced more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Marketing Service issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * United States Grain Standards Act Award of Designations The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is announcing designation awards of the North Dakota Grain Inspection Service, Inc.; Omaha Grain Inspection Service; Fremont Grain Inspection Department, Inc.; Champaign-Danville Grain Inspection Departments, Inc.; Maryland Department of Agriculture; Enid Grain Inspection Company, Inc.; Eastern more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Fredrikson Recognized as a 2026 Twin Cities International Citizen * Fredrikson was honored with a Twin Cities International Citizen Award by the International Leadership Institute for work supporting immigrants and the community during Operation Metro Surge. The Twin Cities International Citizen Award honors those whose work has contributed significantly to international understanding, cooperation, friendship and de more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC Secures Settlement that Protects Small Businesses from Illegal Price Discrimination * The Federal Trade Commission secured a settlement agreement with Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits LLC, the nation's largest distributor of wine and spirits, that will redress allegedly illegal price discrimination practices and make it easier for small businesses to compete against large chain retailers. The sweeping settlement covers nearly all Southern wine more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: * * * GDP (Third Estimate), Industries, Corporate Profits, State GDP, and State Personal Income, 2nd Quarter 2026; State PCE, 2025 * Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 2.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 (April, May, and June), according to the third estimate released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). In the first quarter, real GDP increased 2.5 percent (revised). Real more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 1 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Protect Missouri River * PIERRE, S.D. - Earlier this week, Governor Larry Rhoden and five Governors urged congressional leaders to protect resource management of the Missouri River. They sent a letter to leadership on the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works and the U.S. House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. You can find a copy of the letter here. "We look forward to working more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Urge Passage of Permitting Reform * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 21 fellow Republican governors urged Congress to pass permitting reform to cut red tape, lower energy costs, and strengthen our nation's infrastructure. You can find a copy of the statement here. "Republican governors are working every day to cut red tape, increase investment, and make our states the best places in the world more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 29th, 2026 Hoeven Secures $5.5 Million For Project Ultra to Expand Drone, Counter-Drone Capabilities Funding Will Set up Testbed for Counter-UAS at Grand Sky - GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced that he has secured $5.5 million for Project ULTRA to set up a testbed at Grand Sky to develop and expand testing of drone and counter-drone technologies. Today's funding will enable Project ULTRA to: * Establish a co more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 3 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 2nd, 2026 Hoeven to Hold Fireside Chat With NASA Administrator, Golden Dome Director at UAS Summit Senator, Administrator Isaacman & General Guetlein to Tour UND Space Facilities, Meet with University Leaders, Researchers & Students - GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today announced his guests for the 2026 Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Summit in Grand Forks, including: * NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman. * General Michael Gue more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Hoeven Votes for Stop Insider Trading Act With Save America Act Provisions WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after voting for the Stop Insider Trading Act, legislation he is cosponsoring that would help prevent conflicts of interest for lawmakers and enact SAVE America Act provisions requiring voters to provide photo identification when voting in federal elections. "These two priorities have s more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * October 1st, 2026 Hoeven: Grid Power Act Advances Out of Energy Committee Legislation Would Help Fast-Track New Baseload Power Projects, Strengthen Grid Reliability - WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven issued the following statement after joining his fellow Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee (ENR) members in approving the Guaranteeing Reliability through the Interconnection of Dispatchable (GRID) Power Act, legislation he introduced t more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 30th, 2026 Hoeven: Ratepayer Protection Act Ensures Data Centers Pay for Energy Needs, Protects Families From Higher Costs WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven, a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following statement after Senate Democrats blocked consideration of the Ratepayer Protection Act, legislation he is cosponsoring to protect families and small businesses from paying higher energy costs to su more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * September 28th, 2026 Hoeven: Senate Passes Protect College Sports Act to Improve Fairness, Stability of College Athletics Senator Cosponsored Legislation to Ensure Continued Opportunity for Nation's 500,000 Student Athletes - WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) today announced that the Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA), bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to improve fairness and stability in college athletics. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * HYDE-SMITH PRAISES SENATE PASSAGE OF MENTAL HEALTH IN AVIATION BILL, LOOKS TO GET MEASURE ENACTED * Senate and House Have Passed Similar Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Mental Health Care for Pilots & Air Traffic Controllers WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), chair of the Senate Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Subcommittee, today praised Senate approval of legislation she cosponsored t more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Intellectual Property Attorney Alex Munro Joins Fredrikson * Attorney Alex R. Munro has joined Fredrikson's Intellectual Property, Patents and Trade Secrets groups in the firm's Des Moines office. Munro helps companies and universities protect new technologies through patent prosecution, portfolio strategy and competitive patent analyses in industries including biotech, medical devices and agriculture. Munro works more PR

WACO, Texas, Sept. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Iowa Beats Michigan On Last Second Touchdown * With two seconds remaining in the game and facing fourth down on the Michigan 16-yard line, Iowa quarterback Hank Brown hit Reece Vander Zee in the front corner of the endzone to give Iowa a 20-19 win over Michigan at the Big House. The win moved Iowa up to No. 14 in this week's US LBM Coaches Poll, while the Wolverines dropped to No. 24. The Hawkeyes are 4-0 to start the seaso more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 1 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Marshall Stewart inaugurated as NDSU's 16th President, shares vision for the university's future * NDSU News October 1, 2026 North Dakota State University formally inaugurated Marshall Stewart as its 16th president during a ceremony held Oct. 1 in Festival Concert Hall, where university leaders, students, faculty, staff, alumni, elected officials and representatives from higher education institutions across the country gathered to celebrate the  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic sponsors Paint the Town Pink * CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic is a proud sponsor of the 16th annual Paint the Town Pink from 3-7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, in downtown Chippewa Falls. Paint the Town Pink, also sponsored by downtown merchants and Chippewa Falls Main Street, features shopping, sales, drawings and prizes, music, health specialists and education, holistic health info, swag bags, wine ta more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 2 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Seeks Court Approval for $400 Million Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition 10/1/2026 Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could Be Eligible for Compensation - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories seeking more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 30 -- Bethel University issued the following news: * * * Meet Bethel's newest faculty members New faculty and academic support staff join the Bethel community this fall, bringing valuable expertise and a shared commitment to helping students learn, grow, and prepare for what's next. By Heather Schnese S'12 September 28, 2026 At Bethel, professors are central to the student experience. They're experts who know students by name, invest in their success, and create opportunities to learn together in the classroom,  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 2 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Takes Executive Action to Cut Fuel Costs for Minnesota Farmers, Loggers, and Truckers Delivers immediate harvest-season relief as Trump's reckless war with Iran drives fuel prices soaring October 2, 2026 [ST. PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today issued an executive order providing immediate relief to Minnesota's agricultural, timber, and fuel-transport industries as President Donald Trump's reckless war with Iran drives diesel p more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 23 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 23, 2026 AG Fitch and AG Murrill Urge Congress to Protect Women in College Sports (Jackson, Mississippi) - Today, Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch and Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill led a letter signed by 13 other attorneys general urging House and Senate leadership to ensure that language now in S.4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026, that supports and protects the privacy, safety, and more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 28, 2026 AG Fitch Urges Consumers to Check Eligibility for Compensation from Generic Drug Settlement (Jackson, Mississippi) Attorney General Lynn Fitch is urging Mississippians to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a plan, filed by Att more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 24 (TNSida) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * September 24, 2026 Miss. A.G. Fitch Urges NSC to Protect GLP-1 Drugs from Chinese Exploitation (Jackson, Mississippi) Ahead of Xi Jinping's meeting with the President, Attorney General Lynn Fitch joined a 20-state letter to Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio urging the administration to guard against Chinese efforts to introduce low-quality and unsafe pharmaceutical ingredients to the U.S. pha more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Sept. 29 (TNSletter) -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following letter with co-signers to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-South Dakota, and House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 23, 2026 The Honorable John Thune U.S. Senate Majority Leader 511 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, D.C. 20510 - The Honorable Mike Johnson Speaker of the House H-232 The Capitol Washington, D.C. 20515 - Re: S.4668 Protect College Sports Act of 2026  more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 1 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 09.30.2026 MSOE faculty honored with Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award MSOE faculty members Dr. Sebastian Berisha, Diercks School of Advanced Computing, and Dr. Mohammad Mahinfalah, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, were recognized for their outstanding research with the 2026 Karl O. Werwath Applied Research Award. Karl O. Werwath was an innovator in engineering education and the application of technology, and believed  more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * MSU Homecoming 2026: Schedule, traditions and highlights * Every year, Spartans come together for Homecoming week, celebrating with tailgates, campus events and the annual parade. This year, join fellow Spartans, friends and families from Oct. 5 to 10 for MSU's Homecoming week. #Homecoming week schedule Oct. 5-9 * Homecoming headquarters: This year, the MSU Union will serve as a hub filled with Spartan pride, traditions and everything neede more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 (TNSletter) -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, Ranking Member Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Ranking Member Rick Larsen, D-Washington: * * * Here is the text of the letter: September 28, 2026 The Honorable Shelley Moore Capito Chairman Committee on E more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 (TNSida) -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * Date: October 01, 2026 Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Fund U.S. Supreme Court Security Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined 44 attorneys general in a letter urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger.  more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 2 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 01, 2026 New Hampshire Secures Final Multistate Settlement with Sandoz over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in securing a final settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. resolving allegations that the companies participated in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 30 (TNSida) -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads Bipartisan Call for Congress to Fully Fund Supreme Court Security Amid Rising Threats September 29, 2026 TRENTON - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a bipartisan multistate letter to Congress calling for full funding of the U.S. Supreme Court's fiscal year 2027 security request, warning that threats against the Justices and their families have become a serious and escalating danger. more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 September 25, 2026 Morteza Farajian, Ph.D. Executive Director, Build America Bureau U.S. Department of Transportation Docket Operations, West Building 5th Floor, Room W58-213 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590 RE: Comments for U.S. DOT's Request for Information on America's Great Corridors of Commerce [Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-3269] Dear Dr. Farajia more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. NATIONAL POTATO COUNCIL 50 F Street, NW, Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 682-9456 phone www.nationalpotatocouncil.org September 30, 2026 Douglas M. Troutman Assistant Administrator, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20460 RE: Innovation Challenge: Alternatives to  more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1629 K STREET NW, SUITE 300 WASHINGTON, DC 20006 (970) 703-6060 By appointment only September 28, 2026 Public Comments Processing Attention: National Leader for Wetland and Highly Erodible Land Conservation USDA, Natural Resources Conservation Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20250 Re: Comments on the Interim Rule for the Highly Erodible Land and more ST

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU alumnus recognized for innovative approach to treating metastatic bladder cancer * NDSU News September 29, 2026 For Rahul Raj Singh, cancer research is both personal and scientific. After losing several close family members to cancer, he became determined to understand the disease better, and more specifically, what happens when a healthy cell goes wrong. That curiosity led him to NDSU, where he earned his Ph.D. in cellular and molecu more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 2 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU celebrates ribbon cutting and dedication of Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex * NDSU News October 2, 2026 North Dakota State University celebrated the dedication of the Richard Offerdahl '65 Engineering Complex on Friday, Oct. 2, during a public ceremony attended by students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, industry partners, elected officials and community members. The nearly $100 million facility provides modern teaching, researc more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 28 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * NDSU-Wyoming Football Game Dubbed "Battle of the Basins" * NDSU News September 28, 2026 The football teams at North Dakota State University and the University of Wyoming will play for a new traveling trophy, the schools announced Monday, Sept. 28. The NDSU Bison and Wyoming Cowboys will meet annually in "The Battle of the Basins" sponsored by the North Dakota Petroleum Council. Built with a wood base adorned with the logos of both teams, the more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 30 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * New Exhibit exploring memory and landscape * NDSU News September 30, 2026 The Memorial Union Gallery is proud to present a new exhibition titled (Un)Disturbed Use and Occupation featuring the work of photographer and NDSU alumni Tyrel Iron Eyes. (Un)Disturbed Use and Occupation is a project that draws from the language in Article II of the 1868 Fort Laramie Treaty between the United States and bands of the Lakota in the wake of the Powder Riv more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 2 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * New ND EPSCoR director named * Mandy Guinn has been named Director of the North Dakota Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (ND ESPCoR). Guinn began the role on October 1, 2026. As an ecologist and former faculty member at United Tribes Technical College, Guinn brings nearly two decades of experience in higher education, research development and academic leadership to the program. "I am incredibly excited to lead the next chapter more PR

BISMARCK, North Dakota, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Kelly Armstrong, R-North Dakota, issued the following news: * * * North Dakota Children's Cabinet to gather public input with 'road show' stops in 11 cities in October * BISMARCK, N.D. - The North Dakota Children's Cabinet will embark on a statewide "road show" Friday to share its findings, celebrate regional successes, gather additional stakeholder feedback and build awareness of its priorities and overarching goal of a seamless network of services and supports that meets the needs of every child an more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * North Dakota Family Honored in D.C. After Six-Year Journey to Bring Haitian Daughters Home * WASHINGTON, D.C. - After a six-year international adoption journey, Maribeth and Jake Joraanstad of Fargo are in Washington, D.C., this week to be celebrated as 2026 Angels in Adoption honorees. The Joraanstads were nominated by U.S. Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) for the honor, recognizing their work to bring their adopted daughters, sisters Mitialove a more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- The University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Pitt Public Health epidemiology students put classroom skills into action September 28, 2026 Pitt Public Health epidemiology students gathered at the O'Hara Student Center Ballroom on Sept. 24 to showcase their work at the Department of Epidemiology's annual Epidemiology in Action poster symposium. This year, 31 master's students presented projects about infectious disease, health communication, environmental health,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kennedy's License to Drill Act on its way to the President's desk * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Mike Kennedy's (UT-03) License to Drill Act has officially passed through both the House and the Senate by unanimous consent and is now waiting for the President's signature. The License to Drill Act will allow the federal government to have the resources to process energy permits efficiently and without unnecessary delay. This legislation will rea more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 2 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Requests Court Approval Of South Dakota Settlement with Sandoz Inc. Oct. 1, 2026 PIERRE. S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota has joined 42 other states and territories in seeking preliminary federal court approval of a $400 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. and Fougera Pharmaceuticals Inc. that will result in eligible South Dakotans receiving a portion of the settlement fund more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 29 (TNSida) -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Urges Congress to Fully Fund Security Request for U.S. Supreme Court Sept. 29, 2026 PIERRE, S.D. - South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 44 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to fully fund the U.S. Supreme Court's Fiscal Year 2027 security request, citing an increase in threats against federal judges and their families. "Security of U.S. Supreme Court Justices and  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Clear Lake Clinic hosting flu vaccination events * Sanford Clear Lake Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Thursday, Oct. 1, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 8, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 22, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 29, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo hosting flu vaccination events * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older at all Fargo metro area primary care clinics. In addition to having flu vaccinations readily available at all Sanford Fargo primary care clinics, Sanford Fargo is also hosting flu vaccine events at Sanford Amber Valley Campus, 4837 23rd Ave. S., Fargo. Use door 4837 on the wes more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Fargo recognized as a Level IV Neonatal Facility * FARGO, N.D. - Sanford Health Fargo has been designated as a Level IV Neonatal Facility by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The AAP's Neonatal Excellence Program awards such designations to hospitals that meet the highest standards established through an independent neonatal verification and designation process. The AAP Neonatal Excellence Program supports hospital more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Grand Forks hosts Boo to the Flu * GRAND FORKS, N.D. - Keep your children protected this season by saying, "Boo the Flu." Sanford Children's invites parents and their children to attend Boo to the Flu events at Sanford Grand Forks Clinic, 1750 47th Ave. S. The Boo to the Flu events occur on the following dates: * Saturday, Oct. 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. * Saturday more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health hosting fall vaccination events in Walker * * Monday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Monday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. * Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 15, from 8:30 a.m. to noon The clinic is located at 614 Michigan Ave. W, in Walker. Appointments are required. Please call the clinic at (218) 547-7700 to schedule your vaccine visit at one of these events. Who should  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Hillsboro hosting flu vaccination events * HILLSBORO, N.D. - Sanford Health Hillsboro, 315 E. Caledonia Ave., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Hillsboro Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Tuesday, Oct. 13, from 3 to 7 p.m. * Saturday, Oct. 24, from 9 a.m. to noon Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. Please call 701-636-5311 t more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Mayville hosting flu vaccination events * MAYVILLE, N.D. - Sanford Health Mayville, 600 1st SE., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Mayville Clinic is hosting flu vaccine events on the following dates: * Tuesday, Sept. 29, from 4 to 6 p.m. * Thursday, Oct. 8, from 4 to 6 p.m. Appointments are required. Please call 701-788-4500 to make an appointment. Adults should wear  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Pierre hosting drive-thru flu vaccination event * Sanford Pierre Clinic is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccine event Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 7:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. in the south parking lot, no appointments needed. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted. In addition to the drive-thru vaccine event, flu shots are also available at the  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Sept. 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Rock Rapids hosting flu vaccination event * Sanford Rock Rapids Clinic is hosting a drive-thru flu vaccine event from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7 in the parking lot of the clinic. Adults should wear a shirt with sleeves that can easily be rolled up and bring an insurance card as most insurances are accepted. A flu vaccine can protect the public from getting sick and protect the people around them. The Ameri more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 1 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Thief River Falls hosting flu vaccination event * THIEF RIVER FALLS, Minn. - Sanford Health Thief River Falls, 3001 Sanford Pkwy., is now offering the flu vaccination to patients 6 months and older. Sanford Thief River Falls Clinic is hosting a flu vaccine event on Friday, Oct. 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Appointments are encouraged, but walk-ins welcome. Please call 218-681-4747 to make an appointment. Adults should more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Passes Bill Strengthening American College Athletics System * WASHINGTON, D.C. - After years of litigation, conflicting state laws and uncertainty over Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules, player transfers, and athlete eligibility, the Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act today by a vote of 77 to 22, establishing a national framework designed to bring stability and predictability to college athletics. The landmark bill, which more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Progressive Policy Institute posted the following news release: * * * Senate Permitting Deal Tracks Closely With PPI Blueprint for Democratic Permitting Reform * The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) today applauded the introduction of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026. The bill is a major bipartisan breakthrough that would help America build faster and more cheaply, lower energy costs, and strengthen its competitive edge. The bill delivers on Congress's promise to re more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Student Spotlight: Carter Liebe * NDSU News September 29, 2026 For Carter Liebe, choosing NDSU was a family tradition, but his experience as a Business Bison is anything but traditional. The Milbank, South Dakota, native is the third of three siblings to attend NDSU. Growing up on his family's corn and soybean farm, which has been in the family since 1880, Liebe developed an appreciation for hard work and problem-solving early on. When it ca more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 29 -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release: * * * Surgical Oncologist Dr. Timothy J. Eberlein of St. Louis Installed as 2026-2027 ACS President WASHINGTON (September 27, 2026) -- Timothy J. Eberlein, MD, FACS, FRCS (Glasg)(Hon), FRCSEd (Hon), MAMSE, a renowned surgical oncologist and long-serving past Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of American College of Surgeons (JACS), was installed as the 107th President of the American College of Surgeons (ACS) during the ACS Clinical Congress 2026 i more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Oct. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * Teaching a Valuable Lesson: J. Daniel Chi * Outstanding Faculty Award: J. Daniel Chi Professor and Department of Finance chair, UNLV Lee School of Business When he left his native China to pursue his MBA in the United States nearly three decades ago, J. Daniel Chi wasn't exactly sure what his future held. Although he was gravitating toward finance, Chi didn't have a definitive career plan. Nor did he know if he would plant roots in A more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 29 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple holds public lecture with internationally renowned artist Edmund de Waal * During this event co-sponsored by Temple Libraries, de Waal spoke about the role of collections, archives and memory in his work. Following the talk, Dean Joe Lucia engaged in a conversation with de Waal and Craig Dykers, founding partner of Snohetta, the firm that designed Charles Library. Temple held a public lecture with distinguished artist and writer Edmund de Waal more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * The Rock Snowpark Settles EEOC Religious Discrimination Suit Over Social Media Posts * Sports park and events venue settles federal lawsuit charging it fired lift operations manager because of his religion MILWAUKEE -Crystal Ridge Ski Area, doing business as The Rock Snowpark, a winter sports park and summer events venue in Franklin, Wisconsin, will pay $20,000 and be subject to two years of monitoring by the EEOC to settle a religi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 2 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 2780 W Pullman Rd Moscow, ID 83843-4024 USA 208.882.3023 info@usapulses.org www.usapulses.org Via Electronic Docket Submission: http://www.regulations.gov September 30, 2026 Douglas M. Troutman Assistant Administrator Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Re: Comments of USA Pulses on EPA Innovation Challenge: A more ST

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2027 Sugar Loan Rates, Allotment and Marketing Allocations; Fiscal Year 2026 Reallocations * (Washington, D.C., Sept. 30, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) today announced sugar loan rates for crop year 2026 (fiscal year 2027). CCC also announced sugar beet and sugarcane allotments and processor marketing allocations for the fiscal year 2027, a more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Sept. 22 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news: * * * Utah joins $694 million multistate settlement with Auto Lender Credit Acceptance Corporation SALT LAKE CITY-- On Sunday, Utah joined 39 other attorneys general in a settlement with Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC), a national auto-financing company. The agreement delivers $694 million in cash restitution and canceled debt to consumers nationwide on their car loans. Working alongside the Utah Division of Consumer Protection, the Office of t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 29 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * VA Awards $698,970 to North Dakota to Expand Veteran Suicide Prevention Services * ***Click here for audio. WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) awarded $698,970 to the North Dakota Department of Veterans Affairs (NDDVA) for Fiscal Year 2027 to expand veterans' access to mental health and suicide prevention services. The grant marks North Dakota's first award through the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Pre more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Sept. 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy proposal protects Texas customers from higher bills as electric demand from data centers grows * AMARILLO, Texas (Sept. 28, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) submitted a proposal to the Public Utility Commission of Texas to address the growth in customers with large electricity needs, such as data centers, with a focus on protecting existing customers from higher bills. The proposed large load tariff would establish clea more PR