OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements * The federal administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a new lawsuit filed today. "With this new rule, peo more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit challenges provisions of an interim final rule published by the U.S. Depar more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Ameriprise Financial Recognized by Newsweek as One of the "Most Trustworthy Companies in America" Ameriprise Financial, Inc. (NYSE: AMP) has been recognized by Newsweek as one of the "Most Trustworthy Companies in America 2026." The annual list ranks companies that have earned high levels of trust among customers, investors and employees. For Ameriprise, this recogni more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit challe more PR

ASHLAND, Ohio, June 29 -- Ashland University posted the following news: * * * MFA in Creative Writing summer residency offering series of events open to the public * ASHLAND, Ohio - In conjunction with Ashland University's Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing summer residency program, there are a series of readings, book signings and craft seminars by award-winning authors and editors that are open to the public. The events, which run from Monday, July 13, through Wednesday, July 22, are detailed below. "This is a wonderful opportunity more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects * OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a supplemental complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Cont more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have a chilling effect on federal employ more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * As part of a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, HR.1. Specifically, the lawsu more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule that threatens to take health care away from vulnerable Medicaid recipients. The rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals * June 29, 2026 (DENVER) - As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSALS TO ROLL BACK REGULATIONS ON TOXIC COAL ASH Attorney General Kwame Raoul led fellow attorneys general in opposing two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals to weaken or rescind important regulations on coal ash, a toxic waste that is left over after burning coal at power plants. Coal ash, also referred to as coal combustion residuals, contains dangerous che more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals * AG Rayfield: "Eligible people will lose coverage despite doing nothing wrong." Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a lawsuit today over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would strip healthcare access from thousands of Oregonians and cr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * CAIR-Minnesota Calls on Congress to Rebuke Majority Whip Tom Emmer for Racist Remarks Targeting Somali Americans The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MN) today called on members of Congress to publicly rebuke U.S. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-MN) for racist and xenophobic remarks targeting Somali Americans. Speaking at a Faith & Freedom Coalition event in Washington, D.C., Rep. Em more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news: * * * Center for Integrative Leadership Celebrates 20 Years of Training Leaders to Connect the Dots * One of Minnesota's most successful businesswomen, Marilyn Carlson Nelson, was looking for some expert guidance on how to better train the top executives in her company. A self-described "student of leadership," Carlson Nelson noticed that "people who rise to the top of an organization are those who can conn more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Massachusetts and Rhode Island Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens Today, the Department of Justice's Civil Division filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island to challenge state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not a more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 30 -- The Des Moines Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * DMPS Welcomes New Leaders for the 2026-27 School Year Des Moines Public Schools is pleased to announce several key leadership appointments that will help advance the district's commitment to student success. These leaders bring extensive experience in special education, digital learning, multilingual education, school finance, and career and technical education. Together, they represent decades of service in public education and a shared comm more PR

DURHAM, North Carolina, June 30 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Magnetic Memory: Laying the Foundations for Modern AI Yiran Chen and Helen Li have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award for their foundational research on magnetic random access memory (MRAM). By Ken Kingery Two Duke Engineering leaders in electrical and computer engineering (ECE) have won the A. Richard Newton Technical Impact Award in Electronic Design Automation from the IEEE Council on Electronic Design Automation more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * Director Independence - Keeping the Board and Board Actions Conflict-Free The Corporate Guide This article was originally published on February 25, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance This guide provides a high-level explanation of Delaware law regarding director independence, including the types of relationships and circumstances that might raise quest more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * How To Protect Emails to Directors and Officers from Production The Corporate Guide This article was originally published on January 26, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance This guide addresses circumstances where the emails of directors and officers may be requested, and whether such sensitive materials must be produced. - What Is a Books and Records more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by partner Oderah C. Nwaeze: * * * Is a Stockholder Vote Necessary? The Corporate Guide This guide was originally published on January 4, 2022, and has been updated as of June 26, 2026. At a Glance Delaware law states that a stockholder vote is only necessary when a corporation sells "all or substantially all of its [] assets." But the law stops short of defining "substantially all." Instead, judges have broadl more PR

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Hachette Book Group issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Hachette Book Group Sponsors Asian American Journalists Association's 2026 National Convention with Raising Readers Activation Featuring Workman Kids Author & Illustrator Vicky Fang Hachette sponsored seven aspiring student storytellers in Minneapolis - Hachette Book Group (HBG) proudly returned as a sponsor of the Asian American Journalists Association's (AAJA) 2026 National Convention in Minneapolis, Minnesota, June 24-June 28, 2026, whe more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Environment and Natural Resources Division issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Rename Division as Energy and Natural Resources Division The Justice Department will rename one of its divisions the Energy and Natural Resources Division (ENRD). The announcement was originally made yesterday by Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Adam Gustafson of ENRD in an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal. "Energy security is national security. Iran's rec more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposals to Roll Back Toxic Coal Ash Regulations Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of attorneys general in opposing two U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposals to weaken or rescind important regulations on coal ash, a toxic waste that is left over after burning coal at power plants. Coal ash, also referred to as coal combust more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter by 16 attorneys general opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed a government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have a chilling effec more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit cha more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 30 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR commissioner appoints members to inaugural Community Grant Program Advisory Council Advisory council will provide input and recommendations on new grant program funded by the Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund - Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Commissioner Sarah Strommen has appointed 15 Minnesotans to serve on the inaugural advisory council for the Environment and Natural Resources Trust  more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 29 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State University awards Cameron Presidential Scholarships to 10 students * BOZEMAN -Ten students at Montana State University have been awarded the Cameron Presidential Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year. The award extends the MSU Presidential Scholarship to current students in the university's Honors College. The students each receive financial support during their undergraduate studies and are chosen for their academic achievements, leader more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, June 30 -- The National Eye Institute issued the following news: * * * NEI announces winners of 'Eye on the Future' teen video contest High school students capture science in action, their world, and their future in 5th annual competition - Three high school students have been selected as the grand prize winners of the fifth annual National Eye Institute (NEI) Eye on the Future teen video contest. "The Eye on the Future contest encourages students to see themselves as part of the next generation of innovators. This wil more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 22, 2026 The Honorable Markwayne Mullin Secretary Department of Homeland Security 300 7th Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20528 - The Honorable David Venturella Acting Director U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement 500 12th Street, SW Washington, D.C., 20536 - Dear Secretary Mullin and Acting Director Venturella, I write once again to share  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, and Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Labor: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 22, 2026 The Honorable Keith Sonderling Acting Secretary of Labor U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20210 RE: Comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, RIN 1235-AA48, Joint  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health appoints new CEO in Chamberlain Sanford Health has named Josh Sammons, MPT, MBA, administrator and CEO of Sanford Chamberlain. Sammons brings more than 25 years of healthcare experience, including clinical care, rehabilitation services and multi-site clinic operations. He currently serves as a clinic director for several Sanford locations across southwest Minnesota, including Windom, Tracy, Westbrook, Mountain more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Research leadership structure realignment * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. -Sanford Health announced today a leadership realignment for Sanford Research designed to accelerate systemwide transformation and strengthen the organization's ability to translate scientific discovery into better outcomes for patients and communities across the rural Midwest. The changes align Sanford Research with the health system's broader transform more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, June 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford USD Medical Center honored for specialized care The Sanford USD Medical Center has been recognized as one of America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care 2026 by Newsweek. The Sioux Falls hospital was ranked 85 th in Cancer Care, 122 nd in Neurological Care, and 134 th in Gastrointestinal Care. The America's Best Hospitals for Specialized Care ranking recognizes the leading hospitals in the U.S. across seven medical more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Marsha Blackburn Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Veteran and Military Suicide by Victims of Military Sexual Trauma Two million American servicemembers reported experiencing Military Sexual Trauma, increasing the risk of suicide - U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) introduced the Improving Personal Risk Assessments to Prevent Suicide Act, a bill to help better understand the relationshi more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Shingo Institute Recognizes Research Advancing Understanding of Behavior in Continuous Improvement * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that "When Yes Is a No: Navigating the Facade of Conformity in Continuous Improvement," published in the Journal of Operations Management and authored by Vijaya Sunder M and Kevin Linderman, has been awarded the Shingo Research Award. This reco more PR

NORTHFIELD, Minnesota, June 29 -- St. Olaf College issued the following news: * * * St. Olaf announces a new neuroscience major for incoming students * From understanding how memories are formed to exploring the biological basis of behavior, neuroscience seeks to answer some of the most fascinating questions about what makes us human. As discoveries in neuroscience continue to transform medicine, technology, education, and mental health, interest in the field has grown rapidly among St. Olaf College students. Starting in the fall of 2026, more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Acted as Legal Counsel to Girtz Industries in Sale to Legrand * Taft is pleased to have acted as legal counsel to Girtz Industries in its sale to Legrand. Based in Monticello, Ind., Girtz Industries is a leading provider of custom-engineered modular power enclosures and related services to various sectors, including data centers. Legrand is a global leader in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Read the release h more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Taft Adds Project Finance Partner Gregory K. Smith in Washington, D.C. * Taft, one of the fastest growing law firms in the country, announced today that Gregory K. Smith has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C. He arrives from Morrison Foerster. Smith brings deep experience advising lenders, sponsors, and host governments on the development and financing of major projects across a wide range of industries, including en more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 29 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * TSU's Aaron Nkrumah Signs Exhibit 10 Contract with Denver Nuggets By TSU Athletics Tennessee State's Aaron Nkruma has signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Denver Nuggets, earning an opportunity to compete for an NBA roster spot after completing one of the most accomplished seasons in program history.  The agreement comes immediately following the 2026 NBA Draft and marks the next step in a pre-draft journey that transformed Nkrumah from an overl more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee released the following written testimony by U.S. Virgin Islands Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. from a June 17, 2026, hearing on the state of the U.S. territories: * * * Good morning Chairman Lee, Ranking Member Heinrich, and members of the Committee: On behalf of the people of the U.S. Virgin Islands, thank you all for the opportunity to appear before you today. The more than 87,000 American citizens I represent are full citizens of the United States--we serve in the military, p more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Modernizes Crop Reporting to Save Farmers Time and Reduce Paperwork The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Farm Service Agency (FSA) today announced an acreage reporting modernization pilot program that is a foundational part of the administration's One Farmer, One File effort. FSA is focused on creating a more efficient, consistent, and customer-focused acreage reporting experience for producers and FSA employees. After  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms * The Milk from Family Dairies Act establishes a new Dairy Market Stabilization Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this week led the introduction of the Milk from Family Dairies Act, leg more PR