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News Tipoffs - Vermont Editors Newsletter for Saturday January 11, 2025 ( 5 items )  

Calif. A.G. Bonta Urges Biden Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Immigrants From Certain Countries With Dangerous Conditions
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with 14 attorneys general, urged the Biden Administration to extend the temporary protected status (TPS) designation for all 17 countries currently designated - or at minimum extend it for the seven countries for which the designation ends within six months. In the letter, the attorneys general also request that the Biden Administ  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta Urges Walmart to Reaffirm Commitment to Nondiscriminatory, Ethical Business Practices
OAKLAND, California, Jan. 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: * * * Raises concern with Walmart's recent decision to end supplier diversity programs, philanthropic efforts, equity trainings, and internal use of "diversity" and "DEI" * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 13 attorneys general, sent a letter to Walmart CEO Doug McMillan expressing concern with regarding Walmart's recent decision t  more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL AND FELLOW STATE ATTORNEYS GENERAL URGE WALMART TO KEEP ITS COMMITMENTS TO ENCOURAGING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 11 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, leading a coalition of 13 attorneys general, issued a letter to Walmart voicing concerns about the company's recent announcement of its plans to step away from its commitments to diversity, equity and inclusion. In a letter (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/2025.01.09%20Letter%20from%20AGs%20to%20Doug%20McMillion.pdf?language_id=1) sent to Wal  more

Mass. A.G. Campbell Urges Walmart To Continue Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion Practices
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Jan. 10, 2025: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell has joined a coalition of 13 attorneys general in sending a letter (https://www.mass.gov/doc/letter-from-ags-to-doug-mcmillon/download) to Walmart today, voicing concerns about the company's recent announcement of its plans to step away from its commitments to diversity, equity, and inclusion. In the letter s  more

Vt. Gov. Scott Delivers 2025 Inaugural Address
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2025: Governor Phil Scott today delivered his 2025 inaugural address to a joint session of the General Assembly, marking the beginning of his fifth term and ninth legislative session as Governor. The Governor called on legislators to listen to the message Vermonter sent in the last election, calling for moderation and a focus on affordability. "So, this year, I'm asking you to join me. To   more