WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSrpt) -- AARP issued the following news release: * * * AARP: Family Caregivers' Out-of-Pocket Costs Jump Almost 60% in Five Years to More Than $11,500 Annually New findings underscore the need for tax credits and other financial relief for America's 63 million family caregivers October 28, 2026 WASHINGTON - Family caregivers are spending significantly more of their own money than five years ago to care for older parents, spouses and other loved ones. According to a new AARP report released today, family caregivers sp more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * ACLU Celebrates the Legacy of Dolores Huerta * NEW YORK - The American Civil Liberties Union celebrates the legacy of Dolores Huerta, who passed away today at the age of 96. Huerta was one of the most influential workers' rights leaders of the 20th century. Anthony D. Romero, ACLU exec more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Federal Rule Weakening Financial Transparency Requirements * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in a lawsuit challenging a Trump Administration rule that effectively guts federal financial transparency requirements designed to help law enforcement investigate money laundering, fraud,  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Living near water-pollution sources associated with rare brain disorder OCTOBER 28, 2026 Highlights: * People who live near industrial facilities that pollute the water supply may be more likely to develop a rare movement disorder called progressive supranuclear palsy (PSP). * PSP is part of a group of neurodegenerative diseases known as atypical parkinsonism. * The study does not prove that proximity to facilities that emit wate more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: States Must Have the Ability to Protect Residents from Assault Rifles Commonly Used in Mass Shootings * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in support of laws enacted in Connecticut and Cook County, Illinois, restricting the sale, manufacture, and possession of certain uniquely dangerous ass more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS CONSTITUTIONALITY OF ASSAULT WEAPONS RESTRICTIONS BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states and local governments to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15-platform rifles. The brief supports Cook County and the state of Co more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Oct. 28 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release: * * * Bank of America Opens First Financial Centers in Wisconsin, Sets 2027 Entry into Alabama and Louisiana * Expansion extends the bank's in-person reach to approximately eighty-three percent of Americans New centers are part of the bank's five billion dollars investment in its network since 2016 CHARLOTTE, North Carolina - Bank of America continues to expand and modernize its financial cen more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-MN Welcomes Felony Charges Against Far-Right Extremists for Anti-Muslim Election Stunt October 28, 2026 The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) has welcomed the decision by authorities to bring felony charges against right-wing influencers who disguised themselves in what they framed as "Muslim" attire during an alleged attempt to illegally participate the state's primary elections. The charges more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * What gets lost in the 'book ban' debate Written by Catrin Wigfall | October 27, 2026 As a teenager, I spent a summer volunteering at my local library. I biked the 2.5 miles from my house with an empty backpack in tow, ready to spend hours reshelving novels and mysteries and entering new arrivals into the circulation system. At the end of the day, I r more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Oct. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Delivered Multiplatform Audience Growth And Deep Engagement In October * All Access Subscription Passed One-Year Benchmark With Continued Month-Over-Month Subscriber Growth And Extensive Engagement CNN & Jubilee's James Talarico Town Hall Marked CNN's Best Primetime Performance Since July Presidential Address CNN California Governor Debate Reached Over 10m Worldwide Across Platforms Have I Got News For You Delivered Its Highest-Rated Season To Date more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSida) -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pete Stauber Leads Letter Urging Air Force Secretary to Base F-35 Fleet at the 148th Fighter Wing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Pete Stauber (MN-08), joined by members of the Minnesota delegation, sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink urging him to base a fleet of F-35 Fighter Jets at the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, Minnesota. This letter was sent as the Department of the Air Force reviews scoring criter more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 DFL Party Statement: Trump Administration Hides Evidence for Good, Pretti Investigations -- Again ST. PAUL -- Donald Trump's federal government has stopped coordinating with Minnesota law enforcement on the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, state officials revealed today. Court filings reveal that the Justice Department has not produced key evidence, including the cell phone of the ICE agent who shot Go more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 DFL Sets All-Time Doorknock Record, Becomes Largest Grassroots Campaign in Party History ST. PAUL -- With just 12 days until polls close, DFL campaigns have knocked 2,210,000 doors in 2026, breaking the party's all-time doorknock record and making this the largest grassroots campaign in its history. Across Minnesota, DFL candidates, volunteers, canvassers, and allied organizations knocking doors are hearing t more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- Dorsey and Whitney, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Dorsey Celebrates Pro Bono Week and Honors Attorneys and Business Professionals for Impactful Pro Bono Work October 28, 2026 National Pro Bono Week is October 25-31, 2026. The American Bar Association Pro Bono Committee launched the National Celebration of Pro Bono in 2009 to celebrate and encourage pro bono services for those in need. The annual celebration honors the work of legal professionals who provide pro bono representation through th more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Dozens of Illegal Aliens Arrested In Nationwide Voter Fraud Crackdown * The federal government is investigating alleged violations of U.S. election laws by aliens who admitted to voting in American elections WASHINGTON -- The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement announcing that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested dozens of individuals in connection with alleged vote more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Expanding access to menopause care * We use cookies and similar tools to make your use of this website easy and to keep it working properly. We may share data about you and how you use the site with third parties, such as analytics and marketing partners. Learn more in our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. By continuing to use the site, you agree to this. Find contact information and frequently asked questions T more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following insight: * * * October 28, 2026 New California Laws for 2027 and Beyond: What Employers Should Know Affecting Restraint of Trade, Artificial Intelligence, Workplace Rights, and More At a Glance * California Governor Gavin Newsom signed several laws impacting California employers in 2026, some of which became effective in 2026 and others that will take effect during 2027 or later. * New minimum wage ordinances have been enacted by many cit more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The National Council on Family Relations issued the following news: * * * Fall NCFR Nexus Explores Secondary Traumatic Stress New Issue of NCFR's Translational Publication Available October 28, 2026 The new fall issue of NCFR Nexus is online, exploring secondary traumatic stress (STS)--stress that can result from indirect exposure to the traumatic events experienced by someone else--through a very personal lens. The articles make it clear that it is imperative for helping professionals, and for those who tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton: * * * SUMMARY States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring election winners, though all follow similar steps. The more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 28 -- Fordham University issued the following news: * * * The Key to Building a Personal Brand? Authenticity, Says New York Liberty Exec The chief brand officer for the WNBA team, which has partnered with Fordham, gave career advice at the University's Women's Summit October 27, 2026 By Chris Gosier More than a decade ago, looking to reinvent her career, Shana Renee Stephenson took an approach that eventually led to her current top-level marketing role with fan-favorite WNBA team the New York Liberty. What was it that made  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 25 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 25, 2026 GOP Chair Forced to Break With Candidates, Admit Elections Are Secure on At Issue ST. PAUL -- After Donald Trump put Minnesota's elections in the headlines again, the Minnesota DFL and MNGOP state party chairs were asked on KSTP's At Issue if Minnesota's elections are secure. Democratic-Farmer-Labor (DFL) Party Chair Richard Carlbom assured voters, "Minnesotans can trust that their vote will be safe. If they  more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Oct. 28 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * In nationwide protests, nurses demand health care employers protect free and fair elections * Nurses call out failure of hospital and health care industry to protect patients, communities amidst authoritarian surge On Tuesday, Oct. 27, one week before the midterms, registered nurses in six U.S. cities demanded the country's major hospital groups do their part to protect free and fair elections. The protests were organized b more PR

AMHERST, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Isla Castaneda Named to Geological Society of America's 50 Under 50 Award List * Isla Castaneda, professor in the College of Natural Sciences' Department of Earth, Geographic and Climate Sciences, and the Commonwealth Honors College, has been named to the Geological Society of America (GSA) 50 Under 50 Award list. A joint initiative of the GSA, the Geological Association of Canada and the Sociedad Geologica Mexicana, the awards honor "outsta more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur, Finstad, Davis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect US Pork Producers from Animal Disease * Toledo, OH -- Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09) introduced H.R. 10911, the US Swine Health Improvement Plan Act alongside Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) and Congressman Don Davis (NC-01). The legislation is also cosponsored by Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-02). This bipartisan bill would formally establish a voluntary US De more PR

WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news: * * * Lubrizol Launches Tecothane(TM) Soft AR-65A TPU for Interventional Medical Devices Oct 28, 2026 * Very soft, medical-grade TPU: Tecothane(TM) Soft AR-65A delivers 65A Shore hardness in a 100% TPU, without blending or additives * Designed for demanding catheter applications: The material combines softness, chemical resistance and thin-wall processability for neurovascular, peripheral vascular and cardiac delivery devices * Built for d more PR

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Oct. 28 -- Marquette University posted the following news release: * * * Marquette Law School Poll finds Crowley at 51%, Tiffany 44% among likely voters in final survey before Nov. 3 election * Also: * Crowley seen as doing more on healthcare costs, education, and data centers; Tiffany as doing more on taxes * 60% prefer governor and legislature of the same party, 38% favor divided government * Trump job approval declines to 37%; disapproval at 61% * Opinion remains sour on economy, inflation, and gas and grocery p more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic Platform Accelerate welcomes its largest cohort of digital health companies * ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic Platform welcomes 31 digital healthcare companies to the October cohort of its developer program, which is the largest cohort to date. Participating companies work with Mayo Clinic Platform's de-identified clinical data ecosystem, in addition to receiving tailored mentorship from Mayo Clinic experts and educa more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic study finds measurable brain response within minutes of deep brain stimulation in patients with epilepsy * PHOENIX -- Mayo Clinic researchers have detected measurable changes in the brain within 18 minutes of deep brain stimulation (DBS) in people with drug-resistant epilepsy, a finding that could eventually help clinicians personalize treatment without waiting months to determine whether stimulation settings are eff more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Defense of Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court 10/28/2026 Critical Public Safety Cases To Be Heard in December - BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate amicus brief filed in the Supreme Court of the United States today defending the right of states to protect their residents from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiau more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following news: * * * Secretary Simon Statement Regarding Hennepin County Charges Related to August 11 Primary October 28, 2026 SAINT PAUL - On October 28, 2026, the Hennepin County Attorney's Office charged two people for their conduct during the Minnesota primary election on August 11, 2026. James Edward O'Keefe and Cam Higby both face felony charges of unlawful voting and identity theft. During the August Primary, O'Keefe and Higby made undercover video more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 23 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 23, 2026 Ahead of "Vote Early Day," Minnesotans Achieve Over 419,000 Early Votes The nonpartisan effort to ensure all Americans have tools to vote early - ST. PAUL - Tomorrow, Saturday, October 24 is Vote Early Day, a civic holiday part of a nonpartisan effort to boost voter education, increase access to early voting, and support election officials and judges. Early voting locations are open tomorrow from 9am to 3pm. more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 28 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 26, 2026 Lisa Demuth Refuses to Answer 3 Times Whether She Would Pardon Derek Chauvin The Minnesota Board of Pardons cannot grant a pardon without the governor's vote - ST. PAUL - Today, DFL Party Chair Richard Carlbom released the below statement in response to Lisa Demuth refusing to answer three times today whether she would pardon Derek Chauvin. "Derek Chauvin is a convicted murderer, and it's outrageous that Li more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 22 -- Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party issued the following news release: * * * October 22, 2026 NEW AD: Harper Moyski's Parents Say Lisa Demuth "Looked Us in the Eyes and Promised That She Would Allow a Vote on Firearm Safety. She Lied to Us." ST. PAUL -- Today, in a new ad from the Minnesota DFL, Mike Moyski and Jackie Flavin - the parents of Harper Moyski, who was killed in the Annunciation shooting - called out Lisa Demuth's broken promises. Demuth blocked a common-sense bill to combat gun violence af more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 29 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * AG Davenport Co-Leads States in Defense of Assault Weapons Restrictions Before the U.S. Supreme Court Critical Public Safety Cases to be Heard in December October 28, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a multistate amicus brief filed in the U.S. Supreme Court today defending the right of states to protect their citizens from the extraordinary lethality of AR-15 platform and similar semiautomatic ri more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Honors 2026 Good Neighbor Awards Winners for Life-Changing Community Service CHICAGO (October 27, 2026) - The National Association of REALTORS(R) announced the five winners of its 2026 Good Neighbor Awards today. Now in its 27th year, the program honors NAR members who make an extraordinary difference in their communities by giving their time, money, goodwill and expertise to help others. The 2026 Good Neighbor Awards winners are as foll more PR

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Oct. 28 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * National award recognizes ETSU Health ALS Clinic as model for collaborative care * A national award recognizes the ETSU Health Gary E. Shealy Memorial ALS Clinic as an exemplary model of what happens when health care professionals across disciplines work together to improve patient care and educate the next generation of providers. The clinic recently received the 2026 George E. Thibault, MD Nexus Award, a national honor recognizing innovat more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Perrone Co-Authors Two Chapters in Evidence in Florida * Taft Of Counsel Jennifer Perrone co-authored two chapters, "Relevancy" and "Evidentiary Trial Issues," published in the 13th edition (2026) of Evidence in Florida, a legal resource published by The Florida Bar and LexisNexis. The chapters examine important aspects of Florida evidence law, including the relevance and admissibility of evidence and evidentiary issues that arise  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following letter with co-signers to Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 26, 2026 The Honorable Brooke Rollins Secretary U.S. Department of Agriculture 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250 Dear Secretary Rollins, We write to you in response to proposed changes to the Rural Energy for America Program (REAP). Over the last year, energy costs have rise more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 27 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Catherine University remembers Sister Amata Miller, IHM * The St. Catherine University community mourns the passing of Sister Amata Miller, Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM), who served St. Kate's as Endowed Chair in Mission, the founding director of the Myser Initiative on Catholic Identity, and a professor of economics. She retired as professor emerita in 2016. Sister Amata died Oct. 9, 2026 at age 93, surrounded by her IHM community. She was born  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- U.S. sugar supplies are projected to increase as larger beginning inventories outweigh reductions in production and imports, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service report 'Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: October 2026,' Report No. SSS-M-458. Coordinated by Vidalina Abadam, with Joshua Huang contributing, the report raises projected 2026/27 supply by 119,000 short tons, raw value, to 14.387 million and reduces expected use, lifting the forecast for ending stocks. Issued Oct. 16, more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * President Donald J. Trump Ended the Illegal and Discriminatory Practices of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion October 28, 2026 ENDING DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION PRACTICES: In 21 months back in office, President Donald J. Trump has removed wasteful and unmeritocratic DEI programs from government, education, and the private sector. President Trump promised it and delivered - DEI is dead. * On day one, President Trump rescinded Orders from the previous administ more PR

WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, Oct. 28 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release: * * * WHOI Research Vessel Neil Armstrong to make first-ever voyage through the Great Lakes * 238-foot research vessel will navigate rivers, locks, and inland waterways to deploy underwater detector arrays and fiber-optic cables in Lake Superior, supporting study of subatomic particle physics Images and video available for use with credit can be found here Woods Hole, Mass. (Oct. 28, 2026) -- A research ves more PR