BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Opposes Trump Administration's Attempt To Prolong The Immigration Detention Of Children * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's efforts to terminate the Flores Settlement Agreement, which provides crucial protections agai  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Reveals States Lack Evidence in Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Ban on Taxpayer-Funded Chemical and Surgical Mutilation of Children * America First Legal (AFL) has uncovered that multiple states suing the Trump Administration over President Trump's Executive Order 14187, "Protecting Children From Chemical and Surgical Mutilatio  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Rules That Would Weaken State Consumer Financial Protection Laws * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a bipartisan coalition of 23 attorneys general and a group of state-level bank regulators, including the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, in opposing a pair of rules proposed by the Office of the Compt  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 30 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * Baltimore CBP officers seize $70k in unreported currency from Chinese Ship Captain * BALTIMORE - The captain of the M/V Sheng Ning Hai is in hot water after U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized $70,737 in unreported currency in Baltimore on Jan. 22. CBP conducted a routine enforcement boarding of the bulk freighter M/V Sheng Ning Hai after the  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 31 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * DEEP Announces 2026 Zero Carbon Request for Proposals Through this RFP, CT Will Coordinate with Other New England States to Procure Carbon Free Resources in Order to Save Ratepayers Money and Improve Electric Reliability * The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) released a final Request for Proposals (R  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture This week, U.S Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) joined 14 bicameral lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices, and build successful and sustainable businesses. This legislation would help eliminate stee  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Fischer, Klobuchar, Hinson, Pingree Celebrate Senate Passage of Resolution to Honor Women Ag Producers * The U.S. Senate passed a resolution last night celebrating the designation of 2026 as 'International Year of the Woman Farmer.' U.S. Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE), member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, and Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, introd  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand, Colleagues Introduce Legislation To Support Farmers, Reduce Barriers To Organic Agriculture * Legislation would help more producers transition to and maintain organic practices Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) joined 14 lawmakers in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to org  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Construction Underway on Rehabilitation of Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams in the Adirondacks * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that construction is officially underway on a project to rehabilitate the Old Forge and Sixth Lake Dams in the western Adirondacks. This significant investment of $16.4 million will improve water regulation, and enhance the safety, relia  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills, Attorney General Frey Demand Trump Administration Release Full Details of Maine ICE Arrests * In letter to Secretary Noem and ICE Acting Director Lyons, the Governor & Attorney General demand answers on recent enhanced operation and status of people arrested by ICE Governor Janet Mills and Attorney General Aaron Frey today wrote to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE Acting Di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * New England's Clean Energy Connect Provided Little Power During the Storm The New England Clean Energy Connect, the region's new power line, has been ineffective since late Saturday, as Hydro-Quebec kept the electricity it produced for its own needs. Residents of Quebec mainly use electricity for heating. The new 145-mile, $1.6 billion transmission line through western Maine was pr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King Cosponsors Bill to Boost Organic Agriculture * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is cosponsoring legislation to reduce the barriers to sustainable organic farming practices. The Opportunities in Organic Act would reduce the high costs associated with establishing and maintaining an organic farm by addressing high certification costs and improving technical assistance from exis  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Doing Something About the High Cost of Living Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Look, one of the biggest obstacles for many people today -- whether you're a new college graduate, or a young parent, or an older person on fixed income, perhaps -- one of the biggest obstacles is the high cost of living right now. From health care to housing and utilities, to the cost o  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2026: * * * Committee advances Farrin legislation to reduce mortgage costs for Maine homebuyers The Housing and Economic Development Committee voted to advance legislation sponsored by Rep. Wayne Farrin, D-Jefferson, that would help more Mainers afford to buy homes by reducing mortgage costs. As amended, LD 2077 would direct the Maine State Housing Authority to provide grants of up to $15,000   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Maine children deserve a dedicated voice to advocate for kids By Rep. Lori K. Gramlich, D-Old Orchard Beach All children deserve to be safe, healthy and cared for, and to have access to an education that meets their individual needs. But for too many young Mainers, that is simply not the case. As a longtime social worker and state lawmaker, I hear these stories every day: Maine kids   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following commentary on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * News from the State House: Second Session Priorities By Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle As of Jan. 7, the 132nd Legislature is back in Augusta to conduct our second session of the two-year term. Currently, we have roughly 700 bills to consider before our adjournment date in April. Last year, the Legislature passed a balanced budget that helps build stronger Maine communities and deliv  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 31 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * McCabe introduces bill to support behavioral health care for Maine youth On Tuesday, Rep. Julie McCabe, D-Lewiston, introduced a measure before the Legislature's Health and Human Services Committee that would establish an emergency rate increase and a stabilization fund for children's residential care facilities in Maine. LD 2125 would provide $1 million to the sustainability fund i  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * The climb to rebuild Huskies' home in the White Mountains * Northeastern student outdoors club is rebuilding its home in the White Mountains After a 2015 fire, Northeastern's Hus-Skiers and Outing Club is rebuilding its New Hampshire lodge, relying on alumni and student support to finish the project. by Alena Kuzub January 30, 2026 Evan Forcucci learned about the Hus-Skiers and Outing Club at Nor  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Proposal Would Allow Banks to Charge Homeowners Hidden Fees and Override State Laws * Bank Regulator Should Abandon Plan to Let Banks Keep Interest on Homeowners' Escrow Accounts  This week, in a filing with the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), the National Consumer Law Center (NCLC) urged the regulator of national banks to abandon a plan to override state laws that requ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator King Votes Against "Status Quo" DHS Spending Bill, Continues Urging Reforms * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) today released a statement following his vote against a government spending package that included renewed funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The package failed in a bipartisan vote, 45-55, when i  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 31 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in denouncing the Department of Justice's (DOJ) latest attempt to coerce the State of Minnesota. In a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, the coa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2026: * * * With DHS Terrorizing Communities Nationwide, Wyden Leads Democrats Demanding Answers About ICE's Abuse of Taxpayer Data With federal agents committing acts of violence, targeting children and snatching people across the country, Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and 10 senators today demanded answers from Treasury S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Probe Collapse in IRS Investigations of Wealthy Tax Cheats Under Trump * Senators: IRS investigations into abusive tax schemes plummeted last year to lowest levels in the past decade Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined Senate colleagues to demand answers on how Republican funding clawbacks and DOGE staff cuts have gutted the Internal Reve  more