Thursday - September 3, 2026

News Tipoffs - North Dakota Editors

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Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar  more
AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 5 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * AG Labrador Urges Congress to Pass the STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act * BOISE, ID -Attorney General Raul Labrador joined South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson and 15 other state attorneys general in a letter to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and the Senate Committee on Finance urging swift passage of H.R. 5364 and S. 4176, both known as the "STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act." "Ev  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
America First Policy Institute: New Mexico - Great American Comeback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following fact sheet: * * * New Mexico: The Great American Comeback The Economy: Federal Tax Relief Goes Further in New Mexico New Mexico's economy has never been bigger--and Washington just delivered the largest federal tax relief for working families in a generation, the Working Families Tax Cuts (WFTC), enacted as the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) and signed July 4, 2025. Because New Mexico's incomes and tax bills run bel  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products.  more
Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o  more
Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins Letter to Congress Urging Passage of STOP FRAUD in Medicaid Act Griffin: 'We've had great success in addressing provider fraud, so it only makes sense to empower the experienced and capable investigators and prosecutors to tackle beneficiary and recipient fraud as well' - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining 16 ot  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad  more
Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending Standard Instrument Approach Procedures (SIAPs) and associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures for airports across the United States to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule updates 14 CFR Part 97 and incorporates by reference revised flight procedures that respond to changes in the National Airspace System, including  more
Greenpeace International's anti-SLAPP lawsuit continues after North Dakota courts largely reject Energy Transfer's attempt to avoid accountability
LONDON, England, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] -- Greenpeace International, a coordinating organization of Greenpeace, issued the following news release: * * * Greenpeace International's anti-SLAPP lawsuit continues after North Dakota courts largely reject Energy Transfer's attempt to avoid accountability * Amsterdam -In regards to the North Dakota District Court issuing a "narrowly tailored" anti-suit injunction, Greenpeace International Senior Legal Counsel Strategic Defence Daniel Simons  more
Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea  more
N.D. Environmental Quality Seeks Proposals for Projects That Restore and Protect State Water Quality
BISMARCK, North Dakota, Aug. 6 -- The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Environmental Quality seeks proposals for projects that restore and protect North Dakota water quality The North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is accepting proposals for Fiscal Year 2027 Section 319 Nonpoint Source Pollution Management grants. Funding is available to support projects that restore and protect North Dakota's water resources by addressing   more
N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co  more
Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions
SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Health Watertown leadership promotions * John Allen has been named vice president of operations for Sanford Health Network. Allen will focus on enhancing and building Sanford Health Watertown as a regional hub while collaborating with Sanford sites, including Watertown, Canby, Clear Lake, Webster and partners across the area. Allen will work closely with Dale Gillogly,  more
Sen. Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Honors Life & Service of Clint Hill, Helps Dedicate Memorial in Washburn WASHBURN, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today delivered remarks honoring North Dakota native and U.S. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill at a memorial dedication ceremony in Washburn. The Washburn community and the local American Legion post raised $150,000 to build the granite memorial, which commemorates Hill's life and se  more
Solar Deja Vu: Eclipses, Like The One in August, Follow Predictable Cycles, Explains Villanova Astronomer
VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Solar Deja Vu: Eclipses, Like The One in August, Follow Predictable Cycles, Explains Villanova Astronomer * As the moon passes in front of the sun on August 12, 2026, viewers along the eclipse's path of totality in Iceland, Greenland and Northern Spain will be treated to more than two minutes of daytime darkness. For many, it will be their first experience in totality. For the eclipse itself, it  more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate  more
USDA Says Pulse and Potato Plantings are Losing Ground in 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service issued 'Vegetables and Pulses Outlook: July 2026' by Wilma V. Davis and Catharine Weber, report number VGS-379, on July 30, 2026. Approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Board, the report says planted area for potatoes and the major pulse crops is lower in 2026 than a year earlier. WASHINGTON -- U.S. potato and pulse growers are heading into 2026 with fewer acres in the ground, according to USDA  more
When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 4 -- Le Moyne College issued the following news release: * * * When the Study of Economics, Politics and Culture Meets the Call to Service : Meet Mark Demarest '16 * Every day Mark Demarest '16 is called upon to problem solve, to make compelling arguments and to build relationships. But Demarest's most critical responsibility is, as he puts it, "to make people's lives better." The Le Moyne graduate works as an assistant staff judge advocate in the United States Air F  more
Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy outlines plan to reduce wildfire risk and enhance public safety across the Texas Panhandle and South Plains * AMARILLO, Texas (Aug. 4, 2026) -Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), a subsidiary of Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL), filed a Wildfire Mitigation Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). The plan outlines specific actions, technologies and operation  more