Tuesday - April 14, 2026
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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Preserve Temporary Protected Status For Haitians And Syrians
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 13 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:

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AG Campbell Urges Supreme Court To Preserve Temporary Protected Status For Haitians And Syrians

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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Trump v. Miot and Mullin v. Doe in the Supreme Court of the United States, in support of a challenge to the Trump Administration's termination of Haiti's and Syria's Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations.

"Massachusetts is proud ... Show Full Article

Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the Second Amendment from legal attacks
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:

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Attorney General Alan Wilson defends the Second Amendment from legal attacks

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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson is joining a 22-state friend-of-the-court brief supporting the constitutional right to obtain firearms without undue burden or expense.

"As the state's top prosecutor, I want to ensure our communities are as safe as possible," Attorney General Wilson said. "Limiting the ability of law-abiding citizens to protect themselves only makes our streets and communities ... Show Full Article

Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State Grand Jury indictments for nearly $1.4 million in auto loan fraud scams
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:

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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces State Grand Jury indictments for nearly $1.4 million in auto loan fraud scams

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(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today in the "VINsanity" investigation that the South Carolina State Grand Jury returned 125 counts in seven separate indictments alleging Keiron Murray committed nearly $1.4 million in auto loan scams. Generally, the indictments allege that Murray used various small dealerships to obtain ... Show Full Article

April Insley Named as the the 2027 Region 2 Teacher of the Year
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 13 -- The Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release:

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April Insley Named as the the 2027 Region 2 Teacher of the Year

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RICHMOND, Va. -Virginia Department of Education announced today that April Insley, a Yorktown Elementary Library Media Specialist, has been named the 2027 Region 2 Teacher of the Year -recognizing her commitment to creating engaging, inclusive learning environments where young learners thrive.

"At the center of April's work, there is an unshakeable belief that every child deserves to be known, challenged, and championed," ... Show Full Article

AG Nessel Reminds Residents of Potential Punishments for Swatting
LANSING, Michigan, April 13 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:

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AG Nessel Reminds Residents of Potential Punishments for Swatting

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LANSING - Following yesterday's swatting incident in Marine City, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents of the seriousness of making false calls to 911 or false threats. Swatting is defined as a prank call made to emergency services in an attempt to dispatch law enforcement to a particular location.

"Swatting is not harmless," said Attorney General Nessel. "It is a serious crime that can lead ... Show Full Article

AG Murrill's Office arrests Pollack Police Chief for Malfeasance in Office and Principal to Filing or Maintaining False Public Records
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, April 13 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news:

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AG Murrill's Office arrests Pollack Police Chief for Malfeasance in Office and Principal to Filing or Maintaining False Public Records

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Agents with Attorney General Liz Murrill's Louisiana Bureau of Investigation arrested Pollack Police Chief Christopher Paul for Malfeasance in Office and Principal to Filing or Maintaining False Public Records.

LBI (Louisiana Bureau of Investigation) received a request for assistance from the Grant Parish Sheriff's Office regarding allegations of official ... Show Full Article

VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 11 (TNSrpt) -- The Virginia Department of Health issued the following news release on April 9, 2026:

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VDH and VHHA Announce the Release of Virginia's Plan for Well-Being

Today, as part of the Partnering for a Healthy Virginia Collaborative (PHV), the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) and the Virginia Hospital & Healthcare Association (VHHA) announced the release of the next State Health Improvement Plan, also known as the Virginia Plan for Well-Being (VPfWB). The comprehensive plan serves as a data and community-driven roadmap to improve health outcomes, advance ... Show Full Article

TDCI Securities Division: Jumpstart Your Child's Financial Future With a Trump Account
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 11 -- The Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance issued the following news on April 10, 2026:

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TDCI Securities Division: Jumpstart Your Child's Financial Future with a Trump Account

A 530A Account, Also Known as a Trump Account, Can Help Tennessee Children Build Long-Term Savings

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The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (TDCI) Division of Securities reminds Tennessee parents they can get started building their children's financial wealth by opening a Trump Account.

Created under the One, Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025, the newly created ... Show Full Article

Pa. Insurance Dept.: Shapiro Administration Approves Workers' Compensation Filings That Help Cut Costs for Employers While Protecting Injured Workers
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Insurance Department issued the following news on April 10, 2026, with the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry:

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Shapiro Administration Approves Workers' Compensation Filings That Help Cut Costs for Employers While Protecting Injured Workers

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) and the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) announced that PID approved a decrease of 1.22% in "loss costs" for workers' compensation insurance. This change is expected to lower costs for many businesses across Pennsylvania and ... Show Full Article

Pa. Community & Economic Development Dept.: Shapiro Administration to Turn Brownfield Site in Bucks County Into Shovel-Ready Residential Development
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 10, 2026:

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Shapiro Administration to Turn Brownfield Site in Bucks County into Shovel-Ready Residential Development

The Bucks County Redevelopment Authority will use the $125,625 grant for soil remediation, removal of an abandoned underground storage tank, and groundwater sampling.

The Sellersville Borough site will be reused for residential redevelopment when remediation is complete.

Projects like this one reinforce the Shapiro Administration's commitment ... Show Full Article

Mo. Economic Development Dept.: Winland Foods to Expand in St. Louis, Investing $38.5 Million and Creating 25 New Jobs
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 11 -- The Missouri Department of Economic Development issued the following news release:

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Winland Foods to expand in St. Louis, investing $38.5 million and creating 25 new jobs

Winland Foods, a global food manufacturer, announced today that it is expanding in St. Louis, investing $38.5 million and creating 25 new jobs. The expansion will increase the capacity and flexibility of its South St. Louis manufacturing facility, adding additional production lines and rail car access.

"Missouri is proud to support companies like Winland Foods as they continue to ... Show Full Article

Ill. Employment Security Dept.: Chicago Metro Begins 2026 With Record Number of Monthly Jobs, Nearly 5 Years of Year-Over-Year Growth
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 11 -- The Illinois Department of Employment Security issued the following news:

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Chicago Metro Begins 2026 with Record Number of Monthly Jobs, Nearly 5 Years of Year-Over-Year Growth

Unemployment Rate Ticks Up for Every Metro Area in January

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Over-the-year, total nonfarm jobs decreased in 7 metropolitan areas and increased in 5, leading to consecutive months with year-over-year growth in Chicago (58 consecutive months) and Champaign (12 consecutive months). Over-the-year, the unemployment rate increased in all 12 metro areas for the year ending January 2026, ... Show Full Article

Calif. Gov. Newsom Launches First New Conservancy in 15 Years to Accelerate Progress at the Salton Sea
SACRAMENTO, California, April 11 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 10, 2026:

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Governor Newsom launches first new conservancy in 15 years to accelerate progress at the Salton Sea

New Salton Sea Conservancy will help sustain restoration projects improving air quality, wildlife habitat, and community health

What you need to know: California launches its first conservancy in 15 years at the Salton Sea to support habitat restoration, improve air quality, and deliver lasting benefits to Salton Sea communities. The Salton Sea Conservancy is a major ... Show Full Article