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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Iowa Newsletter for 2026-06-11 ( 37 items )  
2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced (10)
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 11 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NJCAA Div. I, II & III All-America Teams Announced The 2026 NJCAA Division I, II and III All-America Teams have been released by the American Baseball Coaches Association and Rawlings Sporting Goods in conjunction with the NJCAA national office. In all divisions, the ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Teams will be announced on Wednesday, June 17. ABCA/Rawlings National  more PR

AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America more PR

Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multis more PR

Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans (10)
DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income  more PR

Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refunds  - Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, more PR

Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company ove more PR

Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities (10)
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American more PR

BLS Mountain-Plains Region Issues Report on Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mountain-Plains Region * * * Regional prices rose 1.1 percent in May, up 5.0 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest region advanced 1.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index increased 10.0 percent, led by higher prices for gasol more PR

Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime (10)
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 10 [Category: BizFood/Beverage] -- Anheuser-Busch, a brewing company, issued the following news release: * * * Busch Light, America's #2 Fastest-Growing Beer Brand, Brings Back Fan-Favorite Busch Light Lime * Following record-breaking demand for Busch Light Apple, Busch Light Lime returns to make this summer the most refreshing yet St. Louis, MO - June 10, 2026 - This summer just got a whole lot more refreshing as Busch Light keeps its wildly successful flavor mom more PR

Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Increasing Access to Affordable Child Care (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Susie Lee, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Introduces Bipartisan Legislation Increasing Access to Affordable Child Care * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) introduced the Child Care Modernization Act, bipartisan legislation expanding access to high-quality, affordable child care. "It's no secret how ridiculously expensive child care is in Nevada. Three out of four kids in our state do not have access to more PR

Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Crabtree named to list of influential clinical executives * June 10, 2026 Contact: Paul Heinert Sanford Health Media Relations 605-366-2432 / Paul.Heinert@sanfordhealth.org "This recognition is shared with the incredibly talented team of clinicians across Sanford Health who serve our patients and communities with high-quality, compassionate care every day," sai more PR

Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo Joins Graham to Introduce Legislation to Combat 'Smash-And-Grab' Crimes * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) to introduce the Federal Firearms Licensee (FFL) Protection Act of 2026 to address the dangerously high number of "smash-and-grab" thefts targeting gun dealers by enhancing penalties for criminals who steal firearms from fede more PR

Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026 (10)
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 11 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Cynthia Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg Recognized in World Trademark Review Global Leaders 2026 Fredrikson shareholders Cynthia A. Moyer and Ann Dunn Wessberg have been included in the eighth edition of World Trademark Review (WTR) Global Leaders 2026 (subscription required). Both attorneys are recognized in the Private Practice category in Minnesota, reflecting their strong trademark practices  more PR

Durbin Talks Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project With IDOT Secretary (10)
WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Talks Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project With IDOT Secretary * June 09, 2026 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL) today met with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Secretary Gia Biagi and Iowa Interstate Railroad (IAIS) CEO Joe Parsons to discuss the Chicago-Quad Cities Rail Project, which would connect Chicago and Moline, Illinois, with an Amtrak route.  more PR

Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Bob Latta, R-Ohio, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Energy, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Energy Subcommittee Holds Hearing on Nuclear Energy Licensing Reform Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-05), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Energy, led a hearing titled Nuclear Permitting Reform: Legislation to Advance Efficient Licensing. "This vital hearing provided an opportunity to examine legislative proposals to improve more PR

FFRF Action Fund Issues Letter to Senate Judiciary Committee (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 11 (TNSletter) -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, issued the following letter to Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ranking Member Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 Senator Charles Grassley Chair, Senate Judiciary Co more PR

Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour Receives 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award (10)
CALGARY, Alberta, June 11 -- Canadian Pacific Kansas City, a single-line transnational railway linking Canada to Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Final Spike Anniversary Steam Tour receives 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award The National Railway Historical Society (NRHS) and Railway Age magazine selected Canadian Pacific's Empress 2816 steam locomotive and CPKC's Final Spike Steam Tour as recipient of the 2026 Outstanding Railroad Historic Preservation Award more PR

Following Hinson's Relentless Advocacy to SSA, Decorah Social Security Office Reopened (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Following Hinson's Relentless Advocacy to SSA, Decorah Social Security Office Reopened * Washington, D.C. - The Decorah Social Security office is now open after months of Rep. Hinson's relentless advocacy to restore local access to critical services for Northeast Iowa residents. Rep. Hinson and community leaders released the following statements. " The fact that this office was closed for six months more PR

Gov. Reynolds appoints Col. Charles Lampe Deputy Adjutant General-Army for the Iowa National Guard (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds appoints Col. Charles Lampe Deputy Adjutant General-Army for the Iowa National Guard Governor Kim Reynolds has appointed Col. Charles Lampe as the Deputy Adjutant General-Army for the Iowa National Guard.  "Colonel Lampe has demonstrated exceptional leadership throughout his distinguished military career and a steadfast commitment to Iowa's Soldiers, families and communities," said more PR

Gov. Reynolds issues statement on commitment to maintain Iowa-based workforce for state government IT operations (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 10 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds issues statement on commitment to maintain Iowa-based workforce for state government IT operations * "The state of Iowa and Cognizant Government Solutions have been fully committed from the onset to employing an Iowa-based workforce throughout the duration of our engagement. At no point during our negotiations was it even considered to employ H-1B visa holders. The state's daily IT  more PR

Grassley Welcomes $34 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Welcomes $34 Million in Federal Funding to Support Iowa Communities * WASHINGTON - Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) welcomed an announcement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) that Iowa will receive $34 million in federal funding to benefit Iowans in Polk, Linn, Tama, Clay and Sioux counties. "These grants are welcome news for communities across Iowa who are rebuilding fr more PR

GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing * Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results. The 18-state coalition, co-led b more PR

Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy (10)
AMES, Iowa, June 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release: * * * Hydrogen from deep under Iowa? State universities can help build a hydrogen economy * Companies are drilling exploratory wells to look for geologic hydrogen thousands of feet below Iowa's surface. This photo shows a well near Vincent, just northeast of Fort Dodge, in September 2024. Photo provided by Ryan Clark, Iowa Geological Survey. AMES, Iowa - The geologists spoke in apocalyptic terms about Iowa's di more PR

Iowa Becomes 25th State to Establish Office of Outdoor Recreation, Signaling Major Win for RV Industry (10)
HERNDON, Virginia, June 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Iowa Becomes 25th State to Establish Office of Outdoor Recreation, Signaling Major Win for RV Industry * In a milestone move for the outdoor economy, Iowa has officially become the 25th state to establish a dedicated Office of Outdoor Recreation (OREC). The announcement, celebrated by Governor Kim Reynolds at Lake Ahquabi State Park on Monday, June 8, marks a crucial halfway  more PR

Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Marshfield Clinic names behavioral health grant recipients * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Marshfield Clinic has awarded 60 total grants to school districts and other organizations to initiate youth mental health programs across the Marshfield Clinic service area. Marshfield Clinic issued 33 grants for b.e.s.t.(r) Universal Screening, an innovative online screening tool designed to as more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low- more PR

NRDC Urges EPA To Expand Contaminant Candidate List To Include Microplastics, Broader PFAS, And Neonicotinoid Insecticides (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning the draft of the Drinking Water Contaminant Candidate List 6, published in the Federal Register on April 6, 2026. The NRDC voiced strong support for adding microplastics as a class of contaminants but raised concerns over the agency's proposed approaches to defining microplastics, the per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) category, and the exc more ST

Nunn Hosts Listening Session With More Than 5,000 Iowans (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Hosts Listening Session With More Than 5,000 Iowans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) yesterday hosted a Working Families Tax Cuts Listening Session with more than 5,000 Iowans, continuing Rep. Nunn's listening session tour across all 21 counties in Iowa's Third District with a live telephone town hall from Washington.  more PR

On Track to Success: Forestville Students Shine in Global Problem-Solving Competition (10)
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * On Track to Success: Forestville Students Shine in Global Problem-Solving Competition * Just as the 2025-26 school year nears its conclusion, Forestville Elementary School is celebrating a major accomplishment. The school earned third place in a global competition that challenged students to solve technical problems in creative ways. The team, which included seven Forestville fourth grade stud more PR

S.D. A.G. Jackley Secures Settlement With GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests (10)
PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged admi more PR

Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus (10)
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 10 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford adding new medical building to Sioux Falls campus * Medical Building 4 (MB4) will be located on the northeast corner of 21 st Street and Grange Avenue, directly east of Medical Building 1 (MB1). Work will begin on the new 52,000 square foot facility in June 2026 and will be completed at the end of 2027. "I'm excited to grow our specialty services and continue invest more PR

T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County Receives Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, June 10 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County Receives Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award Family-operated dairy recognized for innovation, conservation, animal care, and community leadership  WELDON, Iowa - Iowa Deputy Secretary of Agriculture Grant Menke today presented the Wergin Good Farm Neighbor Award on behalf of Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig to T-Boy Dairy of Decatur County. T more PR

U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Delivers Remarks in Support of U.S. District Judge Nominee Kasdin Mitchell (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Katie Britt Chairs Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing, Delivers Remarks in Support of U.S. District Judge Nominee Kasdin Mitchell * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) today chaired a portion of a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing on behalf of Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) where she also delivered remarks in support of Montgomery, Alabama, native Kasdin Mi more PR

UI Health Care establishes consistent Quick Care, Urgent Care hours beginning July 5 (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 10 -- The University of Iowa posted the following health care news: * * * UI Health Care establishes consistent Quick Care, Urgent Care hours beginning July 5 * Beginning July 5, University of Iowa Health Care will offer consistent hours across all Quick Care and Urgent Care locations. Each clinic will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. (CT), seven days a week. This change reflects how patients are already using walk-in services, with most visits occurring before 7 p.m. By more PR

Unlocking manure's potential (10)
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 10 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news: * * * Unlocking manure's potential * SDSU leads multistate study on the power of swine manure in growing better crops Farmers feed their animals the crops they grow. The animals produce manure that is applied on crop fields to promote plant growth. Farmers harvest those crops and feed them back to their animals, and the cycle repeats over and over again. Producers have been applying manure on the more PR

White House Endorses Grassley-Durbin James T. Woods Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * White House Endorses Grassley-Durbin James T. Woods Act * The Trump administration today endorsed Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan James T. Woods Act, a landmark legislative package that tackles disturbing developments in online child exploitation.  "The James T. Woods Act, named in honor of a young man who tragica more PR

White House Endorses the Grassley-Durbin James T. Woods Act (10)
WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * White House Endorses the Grassley-Durbin James T. Woods Act The bipartisan legislative package ensures accountability for violent online criminal networks and child sextortion. - The Trump administration today endorsed Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Ranking Member Dick Durbin's (D-Ill.) bipartisan Jame more PR