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New Report Reveals Alarming and Widespread Shortage of Local Journalists Across the U.S.
MIAMI and BROOKLYN, July 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Local Journalist Index is a landmark study by Muck Rack, the trusted platform for journalists and communications professionals, and Rebuild Local News, the leading nonpartisan organization...

Attorney General Jackley Warns Public of Texas Flood Donation Scams
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 7, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley warns South Dakotans to be vigilant about money donation scams for relief efforts...

Attorney General Knudsen leads 23-state coalition to protect parents’ rights from woke school boards
HELENA – Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen led a 23-state coalition in support of a parent who was stripped of his longstanding fundamental right to direct his daughter’s upbringing when school officials in Delaware withheld information on...

Attorney General Jackley Discusses Law Enforcement Partnerships with FBI Director Kash Patel
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley discussed federal and state law enforcement partnerships last week with FBI...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Mitchell Man Indicted on 44 Felony Charges of Sexual Crimes Against Children
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Mitchell man has been indicted on 44 felony counts of crimes against...

38 XPO Drivers to Compete at 2025 National Truck Driving Championships in Minneapolis
GREENWICH, Conn., July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XPO (NYSE: XPO), a leading provider of freight transportation in North America, today announced its team of 38 finalists for this year’s National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) from August...

New Report: Despite Leading in Medical Education, New York Ranks 49th in Hospital Access
A new study reveals that despite world-class medical schools, many states face a dire shortage of accessible hospitals and staff. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- - New York ranks 49th nationally for hospital...

Attorney General Ford Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Meta to Protect Users from Fraudulent Investment Ads
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford joined a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general in calling on Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta) to protect people from fraudulent investment ads appearing on Facebook. In their letter...

Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan
NEBRASKA, July 8 - CONTACT: Laura Strimple, (402) 580-9495 Gov. Pillen Speaks at National Rollout of USDA Farm Security Action Plan WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined national and state leaders in Washington, D.C. for the national...

Attorney General Bird Leads Coalition Supporting Florida’s Immigration Enforcement Laws
DES MOINES-- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird announced yesterday she is leading an 18-state coalition supporting Florida’s law to help enforce immigration law. Like Iowa, Florida adopted a law that mirrors federal law—if an illegal alien commits...

Black Hills Corp. Schedules 2025 Second-Quarter Earnings Release and Conference Call
RAPID CITY, S.D., July 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) will announce its 2025 second-quarter earnings after the market closes Wednesday, July 30, 2025, and will host a live conference call and webcast at 11 a.m. EDT on...

The Joint Corp. Closes Sale of 31 Corporate Clinics in Arizona and New Mexico and Acquires Regional Developer Rights in the Northwest Region
- Proven Operator Grows to 96 Clinics and Commits to Open 10 Additional Clinics - - Sale Price Included $8.3 Million Plus Regional Developer Rights that Generated $855,000 in Royalties and Franchise Fees over the 12 Months Ended March 31, 2025 -...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Former DSS Employee Sentenced to 13 Years In Prison for Stealing $1.78 Million from Child Protection Services
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a former state Department of Social Services employee was sentenced...

Attorney General Jackley Praises U.S. Senate For Striking State Prohibition from Enforcing AI Regulations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises the U.S. Senate’s decision to remove a provision from the budget...

Attorney General Jackley’s Legislative Bills Become Law July 1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 30, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – All six of South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley’s bills that he proposed during the 2025 legislative session officially...

Black Hills Corp. Releases 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress on Climate Goals and Innovation
RAPID CITY, S.D., June 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Black Hills Corp. (NYSE: BKH) today announced the release of its 2024 Corporate Sustainability Report, showcasing the company’s continued commitment to a resilient energy future through safe,...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Brookings Man Indicted For Sexual Solicitation of a Minor
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that a Brookings man has been indicted on one felony count of...

IRA Financial Unveils New Website Following Merger of IRAFinancialGroup.com and IRAFinancialTrust.com
IRA Financial launches redesigned website, merging two domains into one to simplify access to self-directed retirement solutions and support future growth. SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, June 16, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- IRA Financial, a...

Attorney General Jackley Announces a Sioux City, Iowa Man Found Guilty in Union County Murder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces a Sioux City, Iowa man has been convicted of first-degree murder in a...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Charges in Prison Inmate Deaths
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, June 24, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces two individuals have been indicted on charges related to the drug...