BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 'College GameDay' is Bloomington bound for a Big Ten Halloween showdown * ESPN's College GameDay Built by The Home Depot will originate from Bloomington, Indiana, as No. 4 Indiana prepares to host Minnesota in a marquee Big Ten clash. The show airs live from Showalter Fountain at Indiana University on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 9 a.m.-noon ET on ESPN, ESPNU, Disney+ and the ESPN App. Saturday marks Indiana's third time  more PR

JUNEAU, Alaska, Oct. 30 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces that GM Will Pay Alaska $2.5 Million for Selling Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills announced today that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 36 attorneys general, settled with General Motors to resolve allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who th more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Implementation Of Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the Big Be more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5.7 Million For Massachusetts In Settlement With General Motors Over Alleged Data Privacy Violations * Allie Zuliani, Deputy Press Secretary Boston -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 35 other attorneys general today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location informat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's FinCEN Exemptions Under the Corporate Transparency Act * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Coalition Reach $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in a settlement with General Motors (GM) in which the company will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information without their consent to third parties, including d more PR

NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Oct. 29 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, posted the following news release: * * * Allstate says impersonation scams lead top 2026 scam cases: How to spot the warning signs * Allstate helps customers prevent, detect and recover from scams and identity theft through employee benefit plans and eligible insurance policies. Key takeaways: * Impersonation scams accounted for nearly 60% of scam cases handled by Allstate from January through September 2026. * Nearly 75% of cas more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Announces Third Quarter 2026 Results MINNEAPOLIS - October 29, 2026 - Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) today announced its third quarter 2026 results via an earnings release available on the company's Investor Relations website at https://ir.ameriprise.com/financials/quarterly-results/. Management will host an investor conference call to re more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend MINNEAPOLIS - October 29, 2026 - The Board of Directors of Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.70 per common share payable on November 27, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 9, 2026. At Ameriprise Financial, we have been helping peo more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 29 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Applied dairy nutrition in action * What on-farm research looks like at scale. This summer, graduate student Oscar Reyes had the opportunity to step into the pens of modern dairy production as this year's dairy nutrition intern with Riverview LLP, based in Morris, Minnesota. His objective heading into this 10-week experience was straightforward: put himself in the shoes of a nutritionist and technical s more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Settlement with GM, Company to Pay $220 Million for Sharing Drivers' Private Data October 29, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consum more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends State Gambling Laws Against Kalshi * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting Utah's right to enforce its state sports gaming and gambling laws against prediction market operator Kalshi. The amicus brief supports Utah gaming authorities in KalshiEX LLC v. Cox, which is pending in the U.S. Court  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Oct. 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports State Laws Ensuring Minors Receive Protection and Medical Care * OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief in International Partners for Ethical Care, Inc. v Ferguson, relating to Washington State's laws surrounding runaway minors who seek refuge and care at licensed youth homeless shelters. In the brief, Att more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 29 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Praises Second Arrest in Black Hawk County Cold Case * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird today praised the hard work and persistence of the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office and the Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation for the second arrest in the 31-year-old murder case of Angela "Angie" Buck. The Attorney General's Office Cold Case Unit assisted in the latter stages of the case and both arrests.  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackson Wins Court Ruling Protecting Healthcare for More than 60,000 North Carolinians with Serious Illnesses * Federal judge strikes down unlawful Medicaid restriction that threatened patients with cancer and other severe illnesses FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, October 29, 2026 RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a federal court ruling striking down a new Medicaid restriction that th more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $220 MILLION GENERAL MOTORS SETTLEMENT FOR SHARING DRIVERS' PRIVATE DATA * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 36 attorneys general, today announced General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the dat more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Leads States in $220M Settlement With GM Over Sale of Drivers' Private Data * Oregon will receive more than $10.4 million, and GM must now get drivers' clear permission before collecting or sharing their driving and location data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it sold drivers' private driving behavior and location data to data br more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Secures $220 Million National Settlement over Allegations that General Motors Shared Drivers' Private Data * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in reaching a $220 million settlement with General Motors regarding consumer data-sharing. The settlement resolves allegations that General Motors illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and locati more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces GM to Pay $220m For Selling Drivers' Private Data * (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today announced General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insur more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Bankers Discusses Colorado's Proposed Amendment 87 with Bloomberg * Taft private client partner Curtis Bankers spoke with Bloomberg about Colorado's proposed Amendment 87, which would increase taxes on high-income individuals. The amendment could have significant implications for Colorado taxpayers, including individuals and families who's financial and estate planning strategies may be affected by changes to state tax policy. In  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Bismarck to host Doc Talk on cholesterol and heart health * Contact: Chelsey Kralicek Sanford Health Media Relations 701-516-4903 / Chelsey.Kralicek@SanfordHealth.org Event is free, but registration is required BISMARCK, N.D. - Experts from Sanford Bismarck will host a Doc Talk Nov. 10 focused on cholesterol management and emerging treatment options to reduce cardiovascular risk. Nayan Desai, M.D., interventional cardi more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR Launches Final GOTV Push with Ad, Texting Campaign and Survey Aimed at Mobilizing Over One Million American Muslim Voters October 29, 2026 Campaign projects streaming-TV reach of approximately 311,000 households and digital-ad reach of 550,000 voters, plus text outreach to 250,000 voters. - The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, has launched its final  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Carlson Case Cohort Prepares Students for Consulting Careers * The new Carlson Case Cohort program aims to give undergraduate students early hands-on practice ahead of the competitive consulting internship recruiting season. Throughout the month of October, students gathered weekly to learn about casing strategies and build their network. The curriculum centers on four core types of casing: market entry, profitabilit more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * All that glitters is not gold: Unless it is renewables gold plating Written by Darren Nelson | October 29, 2026 The proverbial saying of "All that glitters is not gold," means "not everything that is shiny and superficially attractive is valuable." This is particularly apt for wind and solar, from the perspectives of electricity end-users, but not th more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Eight years for attempting to kill three police officers - message received Written by David Zimmer | October 29, 2026 Minnesota has experienced a staffing crisis in law enforcement since 2020. Many of our law enforcement agencies have struggled to retain existing officers or recruit their replacements. One of the reasons for this problem is the clea more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Moriarty charges investigative journalists who exposed vouching vulnerabilities in recent primary election Written by David Zimmer | October 28, 2026 Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced felony charges today against investigative journalists James O'Keefe and Cam Higby for their actions in exposing vulnerabilities in Minnesota's vouching more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Since Metro Surge, Minnesota has recorded above average population growth but below average employment growth Written by John Phelan | October 29, 2026 Yesterday, in a column titled "The Great Wrecking of Minnesota still underway, 10 months later," the Star Tribune's Evan Ramstad, wrote of the economic impact of Operation Metro Surge: Most signific more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary: * * * Why do Democrats want new gun laws when they won't enforce the ones we already have? Written by John Phelan | October 29, 2026 Back in February, I asked "Why does the DFL want to introduce new laws on gun ownership when the current laws on gun use aren't being enforced?" The question remains pertinent as the party tries to push the issue in the curre more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers closing its Minneapolis locks for the season * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District Public Affairs Office 332 Minnesota St., Suite E1500 St. Paul, MN 55101 Phone: (651) 290-5807 Fax: (651) 290-5752 cemvp-pa@usace.army.mil The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is closing its Upper Mississippi River locks and dams in Minneapolis for the season starting Nov. 1. The scheduled cl more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Oct. 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: * * * AG Jennings announces $220 million settlement with General Motors for selling sensitive driver data October 29, 2026 Attorney General Kathy Jennings has announced that General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior and location data. The data - collected by GM's OnStar Smart Driver to data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies - was used by insuran more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * SLR Food Distribution Inc. Recalls Wise Wife Brand Ground Cinnamon Due to Elevated Lead Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: October 29, 2026 FDA Publish Date: October 29, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Spices, Flavors & Salts Reason for Announcement: Potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead. Company Name: SLR Food Distribution Inc. Brand Name: Wise Wife Product Desc more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Joins Local Manufacturers for Roundtable in Faribault * ROCHESTER, MN - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) joined National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons at Faribault Woolen Mill Co. for a roundtable discussion with local manufacturers and a tour of the operation with Faribault Mill President and CEO Ross Widmoyer. The discussion highlighted the many legislative wins in the Working Families Tax Cuts for Minnesot more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Oct. 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * General Motors will pay $220M in nationwide settlement for illegally sharing drivers' private data, Weiser announces * Oct. 29, 2026 (DENVER) - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance compani more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, Oct. 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Genetic testing may help identify inherited blood disorder carrier status earlier * ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Mayo Clinic researchers have found that genetic testing can help identify people who carry inherited blood disorder traits, including individuals who may not otherwise know their carrier status. Earlier identification can create opportunities for genetic counseling, informed family planning and appropriate clinical follow-up.  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Oct. 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers' private data in case co-led by Washington * General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. Washington co-le more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * GM to Pay $220M for Sharing Drivers' Private Data in Case Joined by Attorney General Aaron M. Frey 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance ra more PR

WICHITA, Kansas, Oct. 29 -- Newman University posted the following news: * * * Jacobson earns GLVC athlete of the week honors * After helping lead Newman women's bowling to a tournament championship, sophomore Claire Jacobson has been named the Great Lakes Valley Conference/Athletic Solutions Women's Bowling Athlete of the Week, the league office announced Wednesday. Jacobson, a sophomore from New Prague, Minnesota, played a pivotal role in Newman's first-place finish at the Warhawk Classic, held Oct. 23-25. The Jets topped a 10-team field more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news: * * * Jayapal, Raskin Demand Answers on Officers in CBP, ICE Involved Shootings * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration, Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, and Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, are demanding answers on a slew of shootings by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) agents. Information on some of these agents has raise more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 30 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey, Coalition Sue Trump Administration for Enabling Fraud and Corruption 10/29/2026 AUGUSTA - Attorney Aaron M. Frey has joined a coalition of 20 states and the District of Columbia in filing a lawsuit to stop the Trump Administration from gutting the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) which helps police and prosecutors catch money launderers, fraudsters, and tax cheats. "It is inexplicable that the Trump Administ more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $220M Multistate Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data 10/29/2026 BALTIMORE, MD - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it unlawfully sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance com more PR

FARGO, North Dakota, Oct. 29 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Meet the 2026-2027 College of Business Ambassadors * The NDSU College of Business is excited to introduce its 2026-2027 Business Ambassador team. These student leaders represent the college at events, help current students connect and introduce future Business Bison to life at NDSU. "Our Business Ambassadors are the people who make a college visit feel more personal," said Angelica Pfremmer, College of Business recruitment coordinator and Busines more PR

WACO, Texas, Oct. 29 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Mike Schmidt, Head Coach - Northern State * On this week's episode of Inside the Headset - Presented by CoachComm, we sit down with Northern State University Head Football Coach Mike Schmidt. Now in his seventh season leading the Wolves, Schmidt discusses his coaching journey and the experiences that have shaped his career at both the Division II and Division III levels. Schmidt took over the Northern State program in 2020  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Announces Minnesota as a Top State for Jobs October 30, 2026 [ST PAUL, MN] - Governor Tim Walz today announced that Minnesota is the third best state for jobs in the country, according to a recent study from WalletHub. "Minnesota is one of the best places in the country to find a good job, build a career, and raise a family," said Governor Walz. "Our state's strong economy, highly skilled workforce, and commitment to supportin more PR

JACKSON, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 AG Fitch Announces $220 Million Settlement with GM GM convinced consumers that their Smart Driver program was designed to promote safe driving. Instead, the company sold sensitive location and driving data to third-party data brokers without consumers' consent. We will hold companies accountable when they mislead consumers and violate their trust. I'm proud to stand alongside my colleagues in this settlement. - more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Oct. 30 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: * * * October 29, 2026 Attorney General Formella Announces $220 Million Settlement with General Motors for Sharing Drivers' Private Data Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that General Motors (GM) will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it improperly sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties, including data brokers that provided the information to insurance companies. In more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Celebrates Major Victory Blocking Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today secured a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts finding the Trump Administration's implementation of new Medicaid work requirements under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New Jersey to Receive $8.9 Million from Multistate Settlement Resolving Allegations that General Motors Illegally Sold Consumers' Private Data Insurance Companies Used Information to Raise Rates for Many Drivers October 29, 2026 TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Consumer Affairs announced today that New Jersey will receive $8.9 million from a multistate settlement resolving allegations tha more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS * A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challenge unlawful new grant restrictions from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that are forcing hundreds of nonprofit organizations, domestic violence and sexual assault coalitions, and a county  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, issued the following news release: * * * Nonprofit Groups, State Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Coalitions Challenge Unlawful Conditions Imposed by HHS Grant Restrictions Jeopardize Crucial Funding for Critical Services, Support and Healthcare October 29, 2026 Providence, R.I. - A lawsuit has been filed today by a coalition of organizations to challeng more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Denise Powell and Tim Walz: Two Radical Liberals, One Extreme Agenda October 27, 2026 Democrat Dark-Money Denise Powell is aligning herself with far-left Minnesota liberal Tim Walz and his failed agenda riddled with waste, fraud, and abuse. This is the same Denise Powell who pushed sex education on kindergartners and supports taxpayer-funded sex change surgeries for children. Powell continues to prove that she is a extreme liberal whose more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Mitchell Berman and Tim Walz: Two Radical Liberals, One Extreme Agenda October 27, 2026 Democrat Mitchell Berman is aligning himself with far-left Minnesota liberal Tim Walz and his failed agenda riddled with waste, fraud, and abuse. This is the same Mitchell Berman who was spending money on Ashley Madison while married and triggered an elementary school lockdown, amid threats to staff. Berman continues to prove that he is a radical ac more PR

NEW YORK, Oct. 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- New York Civil Liberties Union issued the following news release: * * * NYCLU Sues For Records About DHS and ICE Threatening NY Activist Over a Social Media Post * NEW YORK - Today, the New York Civil Liberties Union (NYCLU) filed a lawsuit under the Freedom of Information Act against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for their refusal to release records about their efforts to chill Syracuse activist Paigelynne Gonyea's political speech, and the more PR

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 29 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio to Get $8 Million From General Motors for Sharing Data on Drivers * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson joined a coalition of 36 attorneys general in announcing an agreement requiring General Motors to pay $220 million over allegations that it illegally sold consumers' driving behavior and location data to third parties. Ohio will receive $8,076,105 from the settlement, which requires GM to obtain express consent fro more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSida) -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Omar, Warren, Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Abandon Rollback of Critical Worker Safety Protections * Lawmakers warn that OSHA's rollback of respirator rules could endanger workers, exposing them to hazardous chemicals and airborne illnesses "The Labor Department is endangering workers and prioritizing the interests of unscrupulous employers over Americans who work hard to provide for their families." WASHINGTON - U.S. Represent more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Princeton University issued the following news: * * * Thirteen scholars named Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows By Claire Okamoto for the Office of the Dean of the Faculty Oct. 29, 2026 Thirteen scholars will join the Princeton Presidential Postdoctoral Research Fellows program for its 2026 cohort, from disciplines spanning the humanities, engineering, sciences and social sciences. The program, now in its seventh year, recognizes and supports outstanding scholars primed to make important contribu more PR

ELON, North Carolina, Oct. 29 -- Elon University posted the following news release: * * * Queens board leadership installed on Elon University Board of Trustees * Several members of the Queens University Board of Trustees formally joined the Elon University Board of Trustees on Oct. 23, 2026, marking the latest milestone in the ongoing merger of the two institutions. The Elon University Board of Trustees installed several new members on Oct. 23, 2026, welcoming a group of corporate, community, nonprofit and alumni leaders who served on the more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, issued the following letter with co-signers to Air Force Secretary Troy E. Meink: * * * Here is the text of the letter: October 28, 2026 The Honorable Dr. Troy E. Meink Secretary Department of the Air Force Washington, D.C. 20301-1010 Mr. Secretary: On behalf of a grateful state, we thank you and your airmen for your service to our nation. We write in support of the 148th Fighter Wing for the OPS 16/17 strategic basing decisions. The United States is at the precipice o more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Oct. 30 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $2.6 Million In Private Data Protections with General Motors PIERRE, S.D. - Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $2,600,792 from General Motors to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance companies more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Taft Acts as Legal Counsel to Right Lane Industries in Acquisition of Capacity Trucks and LayMor From Terex Corporation * Taft acted as legal counsel to Right Lane Industries (RLI) in connection with its acquisition of Capacity Trucks and LayMor from Terex Corporation. The transaction expands RLI's portfolio of industrial businesses with the addition of two established equipment manufacturers, both of which will continue operating  more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Pat 1 of 2) * * * Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they may argue against certain activities on federal land more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 28 -- Florida State University posted the following news: * * * Two FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors receive Department of Energy Early Career Awards * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering professors Ralm Ricarte and Junliang Liu have been named recipients of the U.S. Department of Energy's prestigious Early Career Research Program awards, an honor bestowed upon outstanding scientists and engineers early in their careers. This year, the DOE's Office of Science selected just 67 scientists nationwide for the a more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris to host national launch day screening of documentary Medicine Ball * Event features director Leya Hale and explores basketball's significance in Native communities The University of Minnesota Morris will host a national launch day screening of Medicine Ball, a documentary exploring the deep cultural significance of basketball in Native communities and its connections to hope, resilience, and cultural pride. Hosted by Dakota/Dine more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Oct. 29 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Minnesota Historical Society posted the following news release: * * * Upcoming Documentary Showcases Groundbreaking Theater Program at St. Paul Central High School * "The Safe Space" chronicles three decades of Central Touring Theater and its powerful impact on generations of young people ST. PAUL, Minn (October 29, 2026) - Founded by educator and theater director Jan Mandell, St. Paul's Central Touring Theater (CTT) built an extraordinary reputation. For more than 35 years, CTT more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jones Secures $6.5 Million for the Commonwealth in General Motors Data Privacy Settlement Settlement marks first announced under the Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act - RICHMOND, Va. -- General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers' private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers who then sold the data to insurance compa more PR