DENVER, Colorado, July 25 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Colorado issued the following news on July 24, 2026: * * * ACLU of Colorado Statement on DOJ Lawsuit Challenging Colorado Law Granting In-State Tuition to Immigrant Students The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit Thursday against the state of Colorado, challenging the state's Advancing Students for a Stronger Tomorrow (ASSET) Law. Colorado's ASSET law was initially passed in 2013 and revised in 2022 to expand higher education opportunities to more Colorado students  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a lawsuit filed today. The coalition's lawsuit chall more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration's political and pol more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HF more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce compet more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy priorities. Mayes and the more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, a generic drug manufacturer, to resolve al more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration's political and policy priorities. The coalition more PR

CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with the administration's political and policy prioriti more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Press Releases Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal cou more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release: * * * BREAKING: 600 Maple Grove nurses ratify new contract, securing stronger wages, workplace protections and stability during proposed acquisition * Nearly 600 nurses at Maple Grove Hospital, represented by the Minnesota Nurses Association, have voted to ratify a historic three-year contract that strengthens wages, retirement security, affordable health insurance and workplace protections while providing stability for nu more PR

FREMONT, Nebraska, July 25 -- Midland University issued the following news: * * * Bristol, Hays Leave Lasting Impacts in Retirement from Midland University Two longtime faculty members with nearly 50 years of dedication to Midland University have retired this summer. Rita Bristol, Associate Professor of Business, is retiring after 36 years of service to Midland, while Dan Hays, Director of Theatre Activities, is retiring after nearly 13 years in his role. Midland University is grateful for the time, energy, and commitment that both Bristol more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 [Category: BizAgriculture] -- Cargill, a provider of food, agriculture, financial and industrial products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Cargill calls for value chain collaboration to strengthen Indonesia cocoa sector * Yogyakarta, 23 July 2026 - At the 9th Indonesia International Cocoa Conference (IICC), Cargill highlighted productivity, responsible sourcing, and innovation as important priorities for strengthening Indonesia's cocoa sector and connecting it with evolving market needs  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- The University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management issued the following news: * * * Carlson's Business Analytics Master's Program To Be Renamed MSBAi To Reflect Artificial Intelligence Focus * Minnesota Carlson's Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA) will be renamed the Master of Science in Business Analytics & Artificial Intelligence (MSBAi). The new name reflects the program's significant emphasis on artificial intelligence (AI). The change will go into effect for students who start in Fal more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Is CNBC's education ranking for Minnesota accurate? CNBC recently released its annual "America's Top States for Business" rankings, which compare all 50 states across 10 categories. One of those categories is education, where Minnesota came in 10th. The 2026 education ranking is up from last year's 12 more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Darren Nelson: * * * NARUC: the most important energy affordability conference you never heard of I recently attended the most important energy affordability conference you probably never heard of. It was the Summer Policy Summit (SPS) in Minneapolis, hosted by NARUC. NARUC is the National Association of Regulatory Utility  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by policy fellow Josiah Padley: * * * Weed worries: Middle and high schoolers will now learn about cannabis use this fall Minnesota's schools are required to teach about CPR, STDs, mental health, and, beginning this fall...cannabis. Minnesota legalized cannabis in 2023 and sales began in 2025, leading the legislature to enact a requirement more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean: * * * When They Say It's Not About the Fraud, It's About the Fraud Walz Denies Reality as CMS Stops Paying Minnesota's Sketchy Invoices First - Governor Tim Walz's baffling response to the latest federal deferral of $199 million in Medicaid payments only make things worse for a state trying to go a day without  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 20, 2026 Administrator Lee Zeldin U.S. Environmental Protection Agency EPA Docket Center, OW Docket Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Related Provisions for Four PFAS Substances (PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA (GenX), and the Mixture of These Three PFAS Plus PFBS) [EPA-HQ-OW-2025 more ST

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 24, 2026, by Senior Director Joshua L. Andrews, senior manager Matt Abdifar, senior counsel John G. Horan, partners Jessica C. Abrahams and Dana B. Pashkoff and associates Michelle Y. Francois and Asher Friedman Young: * * * Second Quarter 2026 Government Contracts Policy and Regulatory Review FAR Overhaul rulemaking, proposed grant reforms, and small business program developments portend significant changes for federal con more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Understanding the financial health of Native CDFI loan funds: A closer look at the numbers New analysis sheds light on how Native CDFI loan funds balance financial sustainability with serving historically underserved communities Article Highlights * A key financial ratio shows Native Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) loan funds lend more of their assets * Another key ratio signals Native CDFI loan funds have low more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Celebrates New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Blending Facility * ROCHESTER, MN - Today, Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01) attended and delivered remarks at the Flint Hill Resources ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) blending facility hosted by the Minnesota SAF Hub. SAF is an innovative, certified alternative jet fuel produced using renewable feedstocks like corn and soybeans. "As a fourth-generation farmer, re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public information and comments on how it calculates drain tile setbacks for agricultural lands where the agency holds wetland easements, as it reviews implementation of its existing policy across the Prairie Pothole Region. The notice requests feedback on the process used to determine setback distances for subsurface drainage systems installed by landowners near wetlands protected through Service easements. The agency said it is looking for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Public Comment | Docket EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 Public Comment - Docket ID EPA-HQ-OW-2025-0654 Re: Opposition to the proposed rescission of the PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA/GenX, and Hazard Index drinking-water requirements Submitted by: Wade Nelson, Cottage Grove, Minnesota Organization: goDeeper Foundation Date: July 20, 2026 To the Environmental Protection Agency: My name i more ST

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Attorneys General of North Carolina, California, Connecticut, New Jersey, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Oregon, Washington, and Wisconsin July 20, 2026 Via Regulations.gov EPA Docket Center Office of Water Docket Mail Code 28221T U.S. Environmental Protec more ST

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Announces Plan to Sell Historic Bozeman Federal Building and Post Office * GSA cuts long-term federal costs and opens the landmark downtown property to reinvestment BOZEMAN, MT - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced plans to sell the Federal Building and U.S. Post Office located at 10 E. Babcock St. The divestment advances the Administration's broader effort to reinforce the federal real estate portfolio, remove l more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar, Smith Urge USPS to Protect Mail Service During Wildfires Impacting Northern Minnesota * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) are urging the United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General to provide Minnesota with the necessary resources and support for postal operations impacted by wildfires. "We have heard from constituents who are concerned about mail delays resulting from the wildfires, and more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Klobuchar: USDA Reversing Course on Prevented-Plant Buy-Up Crop Insurance * WASHINGTON - After pushing the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, announced that U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins agreed to reverse a planned elimination of producers' access to prevented-plant buy-up crop insurance. Prevented-plant buy-up crop in more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing what people can do if they see a fish mortality event -- and how they can help prevent them. "We have been seeing chronically stressful conditions this summer for fish and are receiving cont more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Minnesota Department of Health 625 Robert Street North St. Paul, MN 55155 Protecting, maintaining and improving the health of all Minnesotans July 20, 2026 Jessica Kramer, Assistant Administrator Office of Water U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Rescission of Regulatory Determinations and Removal of Rela more ST

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 23 [Category: Nursing] -- The Minnesota Nurses Association posted the following news release: * * * Nurses announce 70 new endorsements in 2026 Minnesota House and Senate * Nurses with the Minnesota Nurses Association have announced the endorsement of 70 candidates for the Minnesota House and Senate. These candidates are recognized for their collaboration with nurses and are expected to make continued progress on key issues in labor, nursing, and healthcare. To be endorsed by nurses, candidates must demonstrate c more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Phoenix Racing secures top U.S. finish and advances to American Solar Challenge * Florida Polytechnic University's Phoenix Racing solidified its position among elite international competitors with a top U.S. finish at the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix this week, securing a place in the upcoming Elektrek American Solar Challenge. In its third appearance at the three-day competition, the team went head-to-head with world champions, record more PR

MEDINA, Minnesota, July 25 -- Polaris Industries, a manufacturer of snowmobiles, all terrain vehicles, midsize and heavyweight motorcycles, issued the following news release: * * * Polaris RZR Factory Racing Puts $50,000 on the Line with the SCORE Challenge Any UTV driver who defeats the four RZR Factory Racing team vehicles and wins the UTV Overall at the SCORE Baja 400 will earn $50,000. - Polaris RZR Factory Racing has spent the last three years helping push the Pro UTV class forward in SCORE International competition. The team has rais more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Michelle Fischbach, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Fischbach Leads Letter Urging EPA to Preserve Access to Critical Crop-Protection Tool * WASHINGTON, DC \- Representative Michelle Fischbach (MN-07) led a coalition of colleagues in sending a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, urging the agency to correct Biden-Era regulatory overreach and restore access to Chlorpyrifos, a vital insecticide relied upon by American farmers. In the letter, lawmaker more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's participates in second annual Minnesota United STEM Day * On Wednesday, July 15, St. Catherine University partnered with Minnesota United FC and Athletes Committed to Educating Students (ACES) for the second annual Minnesota United STEM Day, held at Allianz Field in St. Paul. Members of the Wildcat soccer team as well as students and faculty from occupational therapy, physical therapy, exercise and sport science, and biology represented St.  more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, July 24 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf professor earns Fulbright award for research in France * When Associate Professor of Practice in Sociology and Anthropology Marc David arrives in France this fall as a Fulbright Scholar, he'll be investigating a question that has fascinated him for years -one that connects his own Louisiana roots with international diplomacy, language preservation, and cultural identity. David has received a Fulbright award to conduct research at CY Cergy Paris Un more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minnesota, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources, issued the following news release: * * * Mapping the Future of American Critical Mineral Dominance Today, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources held a legislative hearing on bills securing American mineral dominance by modernizing geologic mapping capabilities, leveraging emerging quantum technology and expanding access to streamlined permitting for projects across the country. Subcommittee C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Invests $3 Million for Wetland Mitigation Banking Projects to Support Producers and Protect Wetland Ecosystems * (Washington, D.C., July 24, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $3 million to support the development of wetland mitigation banks for agricultural producers. Through the USDA's Wetland Mitigation Banking Program (WMBP), wetlands are restored, created or enhanced, generat more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit to reject Louisiana's request to reinstate ov more PR

WINONA, Minnesota, July 25 -- Winona State University issued the following news: * * * Winona State Named One of "Minnesota's Best" Yet Again Winona State University has once again earned statewide recognition in the Star Tribune's Minnesota's Best Readers' Choice Awards, receiving honors in three categories for 2026. The recognition marks the second consecutive year Winona State has been selected by Minnesotans as one of the state's top higher education institutions. Overall, Winona State earned Bronze in the Best College/University catego more PR