OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How sports are a gateway to understanding society * Each February the Super Bowl marks one of the year's biggest championships in American professional sports, bringing a climactic end to another football season. While your favorite professional or collegiate sports team may not play year-round, sports can be an evergreen vehicle for educating and understanding society. In the class  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes government-mandated COVID vaccinations * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 13-state friend-of-the-court brief to protect the right of South Carolinians to be free from government-mandated COVID vaccines. "Since 2020, we have seen a concerted push to curtail personal liberty in the name of health and safety," Attorney Ge  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of professional scientists has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment focused on post-fire salvage logging. The scientists, who specialize in ecological sciences and natural resource management, have expressed serious concerns regarding potential environmental risks associated with the agency's streamlined review processes. They argue that this approa  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Hails Trade Agreement Between U.S. and India * Traveled to India in January, Met with Indian Leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines issued the following statement today hailing the trade agreement between the United States and India. Daines traveled to India January 17-19th, where he reaffirmed the U.S.-India strategic partnership. The trip included meetings in New Delhi wit  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Touts Widespread Support for America the Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the America the Beautiful Act, has reached 40 sponsors in the U.S. Senate. "Our nation is home to some of the most incredible natural beauty in the world, as well as iconic historical sites. The America the Beautiful Act will help protect our great outdoors for  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of environmental organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), expressing serious concerns regarding its recent Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed nationwide framework on post-fire logging actions. This proposed analysis aims to evaluate ecological impacts of salvage logging after wildfires but raises numerous issues related to transparency,  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Green Lab certification program rolls out at Montana State By Diana Setterberg, MSU News Service The coldest fluid on Earth is used to maintain the temperature of equipment in one of Montana State University's core research facilities. Over time, the valuable liquid helium boils away, and the cost of replacing it is subject to price fluctuations of the global commodities market. But in October, thanks to a  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Feb. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Herauf chosen for Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship * BISMARCK, N.D. -Ashley Herauf, clinic director at Sanford Health in Bismarck has been chosen for the Becky Nelson Leadership Fellowship, which was created to honor Becky Nelson's many years of dedicated service to Sanford Health. Becky Nelson held a variety of roles throughout her career, beginning as a staff nurse and u  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * Minneapolis Fed economic conference reports mixed growth in 2025 GDP growth continued while labor market cooled Article Highlights * Unemployment remained low but job growth also slowed * AI affected how work was done at larger firms but has not eliminated jobs * Labor force growth slowed in many areas, raising fears of labor shortage Author Tu-Uyen Tran, Senior Writer The eco  more

HELENA, Montana, Feb. 2 -- The Montana Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * Montana Democratic Party Executive Board Statement * Monday, February 2, 2026 CONTACT press@montanademocrats.org Helena, MT - Today, the Montana Democratic Party Executive Board released the following statement addressing the erasure of signage at the Little Bighorn Battlefield by President Trump: "The Montana Democratic Party adamantly opposes the erasure of exhibit language mentioning t  more

BOZEMAN, Montana, Feb. 3 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Montana State again earns prestigious Carnegie community engagement classification Isabel Hicks, MSU News Service Montana State University has once again earned national recognition for its outstanding community engagement efforts. MSU is one of 277 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, a classification awarded by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advanc  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. (  more

ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news: * * * Undergraduate students contribute to NSF-funded math research Faranak Courtney-Pahlevani, professor of mathematics at Penn State Abington, mentors students from multiple campuses By Regina Broscius Undergraduates at Penn State campuses are developing the real-world skills employers and graduate schools demand by immersing themselves in high level research with faculty mentors. Re  more

MISSOULA, Montana, Feb. 2 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Post Malone, Jelly Roll to Launch UM Summer 2026 Concert Series * Produced by Live Nation, all information for the BIG ASS Stadium Tour Part 2 is available online through Griztix. "UM's summer concert series is becoming the premier entertainment event in Big Sky Country," said Marcus Welnel, Grizzly Athletics chief revenue officer. "The economic input from shows like this will generate millions   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Sysco Teamsters Ratify New Contract * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (SPOKANE, Wash.) - More than 50 drivers at Sysco in Spokane, Washington, represented by Teamsters Local 690, have ratified a new four-year collective bargaining agreement that delivers a 34 percent wage increase, reduced health care costs, hig  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi  more