Thursday - April 23, 2026
Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California Newsletter for Saturday April 04, 2026 ( 81 items )  

'Radioactive Emergency' Ranks #1 On Netflix's Global Top 10 For Non English Shows, Bringing Another Brazilian Story to the Global Stage
LOS GATOS, California, April 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * 'Radioactive Emergency' Ranks #1 On Netflix's Global Top 10 For Non English Shows, Bringing Another Brazilian Story to the Global Stage Sao Paulo - Nearly 40 years after the Cesium 137 accident in Goiania, Brazil, the story is back in the spotlight. In its second week on Netflix, the miniseries Radioactive Emergency reached the Global Top 10 for non English shows, totaling over 10.8M views and plac  more

AG Brown sues to block executive order that undermines voting rights
OLYMPIA, Washington, April 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block executive order that undermines voting rights * Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in challenging the President's unlawful executive order restricting voter eligibility and mail-in voting. "The President wants to control your vote. He wants to tell the Postal Service what ballots they can acce  more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting To Exert Federal Control Over Elections
BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting To Exert Federal Control Over Elections * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 24 states in suing President Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfe  more

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Federalize Elections
LANSING, Michigan, April 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Federalize Elections * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and governors in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's recently announced unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections by   more

AI Can Describe Human Experiences But Lacks Experience in an Actual 'Body.' UCLA Researchers Say Understanding This 'Body Gap' May Matter for Safety
LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * AI can describe human experiences but lacks experience in an actual 'body.' UCLA researchers say understanding this 'body gap' may matter for safety Study states artificial intelligence systems lack a fundamental property of human cognition that could make AI safer and more aligned with human behavior * When a person reaches across a table to pass the salt, their brain is doing something far more co  more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes and Secretary of State Fontes Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
PHOENIX, Arizona, April 4 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes and Secretary of State Fontes Sue Trump Administration over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control over Elections Arizona today joined a coalition of 23 other states suing President Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states  more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control over Elections
SACRAMENTO, California, April 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging President Trump's Executive Order Restricting Mail Voting, Exerting Federal Control over Elections * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in announcing a lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's recent executive order, which unlawfull  more

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms' Rights to Free Speech
SACRAMENTO, California, April 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Executive Orders Targeting Law Firms' Rights to Free Speech * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the Trump Administration's Executive Orders targeting four law firms for representing positions and clients the administration dislik  more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Mail-In Voting Executive Order
MONTPELIER, Vermont, April 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Mail-In Voting Executive Order * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in suing President Trump, challenging his unlawful Executive Order that attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elections by restricting voter eligibility and mail vo  more

Attorney General James Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order Threatening Mail-In Voting
ALBANY, New York, April 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Challenges Unconstitutional Executive Order Threatening Mail-In Voting * April 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 22 other attorneys general, as well as the governor of Pennsylvania, today are filing a lawsuit to block the president's latest illegal executive order that would upend state election systems, baselessly   more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over unlawful executive order attempting federal control of elections
DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration over unlawful executive order attempting federal control of elections * April 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of states and the District of Columbia in suing President Trump over his unlawful executive order that attempts to interfere with states' constitutional authority to administer elect  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING LAW FIRMS TARGETED FOR RETRIBUTION BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION SUPPORTING LAW FIRMS TARGETED FOR RETRIBUTION BY TRUMP ADMINISTRATION * Raoul and AGs File Brief Backing Challenge of Unconstitutional Executive Orders that Undermine the Rule of Law Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief supporting law firms challenging unconstitutional  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDER ATTEMPTING TO EXERT FEDERAL CONTROL OVER ELECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDER ATTEMPTING TO EXERT FEDERAL CONTROL OVER ELECTIONS * Executive Order Threatens to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters and Violates States' Authority to Administer Elections ** Download a broadcast quality video file of Attorney General Raoul's remarks here.** Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part o  more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Stop Trump from Using the Postal Service to Decide Who Gets a Ballot
SALEM, Oregon, April 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Stop Trump from Using the Postal Service to Decide Who Gets a Ballot * Oregon and other states files lawsuit today over executive order that limits vote by mail Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 22 other attorneys general and one governor are filing a lawsuit today to block President Trump's March 31 executive order that would put the federal government   more

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections * Press Releases Executive Order Threatens to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters and Violates States' Authority to Administer Elections (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor i  more

Blackburn Sounds the Alarm on Planned Parenthood Offering Cosmetic Injections and Procedures as a Tax-Exempt Organization
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn Sounds the Alarm on Planned Parenthood Offering Cosmetic Injections and Procedures as a Tax-Exempt Organization * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) sent a letter to Robert Malone, Director of Exempt Organizations and Government Entities at the Internal Revenue Service, regarding Planned Parenthood offering neurotoxin injections similar to Botox and other aest  more

Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson Lead Teams of Elite Pitmasters in Return of Fiery Competition Series BBQ Brawl
NEW YORK, April 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Bobby Flay, Maneet Chauhan and Brooke Williamson Lead Teams of Elite Pitmasters in Return of Fiery Competition Series BBQ Brawl * BBQ Brawl returns to Food Network on Monday, May 11 th at 9pm ET/PT with three superstar chefs leading a brand-new roster of twelve pitmasters in a fierce battle to win the title of "Master of 'Cue." Returning team captains   more

Bureau of Land Management - FY2026 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13121) on April 2, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Carol Hardy Vincent. Here are excerpts: * * * Bureau of Land Management: FY2026 Appropriations The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), in the Department of the Interior (DOI), manages 244 million acres of federal land, nearly all in the West. Under its multiple-use mission, BLM manages lands for diverse purposes, inc  more

Cal State LA Hosts 1,200+ Students for ASCE Pacific Southwest Student Symposium 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 -- California State University issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Cal State LA hosts 1,200+ students for ASCE Pacific Southwest Student Symposium 2026 Student teams compete in hands-on engineering challenges including concrete canoe, steel bridge, GeoWall, and timber design-build. * More than 1,200 civil engineering students from 14 universities across Southern California and Hawaii gathered at Cal State LA from March 27 to 30 for the   more

Cal State LA Joins Statewide Network to Monitor Biodiversity and Climate Impacts
LOS ANGELES, California, March 30 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA joins statewide network to monitor biodiversity and climate impacts Cal State LA is joining a major statewide initiative to monitor biodiversity and better understand how climate change and urban development are reshaping the ecosystems across California. The project, supported by $2.5 million from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), will expand the Sentin  more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments
SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces appointments Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Matthew Livers, of Citrus Heights, has been appointed Senior Policy Advisor at the California Department of Conservation. Livers has been a Policy Analyst in the Office of Senator Aisha Wahab in the California State Senate since 2025. He was a Policy Consultant in   more

Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Clemency Actions
SACRAMENTO, California, April 4 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces clemency actions Today, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that he has granted 5 pardons and 3 commutations. These grantees were recommended for clemency by elected officials, correctional staff, including a former prison warden, medical professionals, teachers, and community and faith leaders. Clemency recognizes and incentivizes rehabilitation  more

CALSTART: California HVIP Surpasses $1 Billion Redeemed in Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty Clean Transportation Vouchers
PASADENA, California, April 3 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * California HVIP Surpasses $1 Billion Redeemed in Commercial Medium- and Heavy-Duty Clean Transportation Vouchers More than 11,800 vouchers have been redeemed since 2009 to improve air quality and reduce emissions. * CALSTART, a clean transportation nonprofit, and the California Air Resources Board (CARB) are th  more

Chairman Calvert's Statement on President Trump's Landmark Defense Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Ken Calvert, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Calvert's Statement on President Trump's Landmark Defense Budget Request * Today, Defense Appropriations Subcommittee Chairman Ken Calvert (CA-41) issued the following statement on the release of President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget request: "President Trump's landmark budget request makes the continued rebuilding of America's military a top priority. As Chairman of the Defense App  more

Children's Hospital Foundation Gala raises $1.4 Million in Riverside
LOMA LINDA, California, April 3 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news: * * * Children's Hospital Foundation Gala raises $1.4 Million in Riverside * As the light faded outside the Riverside Convention Center, a different kind of glow took hold inside. The 33rd Annual Children's Hospital Foundation Gala, this year themed Garden of Dreams, unfolded in soft illumination and quiet spectacle: stilt walkers drifting through the crowd, an electric violinist threading sound throug  more

Competition Heats Up With Intrigue and Spices: Netflix Unveils Trailer for New Drama 'Made With Love'
LOS GATOS, California, April 4 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news: * * * Competition Heats Up with Intrigue and Spices: Netflix Unveils Trailer for New Drama 'Made with Love' The heat in the kitchen is about to reach boiling point -- and it's not just the stove turning up. The main trailer for Indonesian Netflix series Made with Love teases a delicious mix of burning ambition, family drama and mouth-watering dishes. At the heart of this culinary showdown is Luka, an am  more

Congressman DeSaulnier Hails $2.6 Billion in Pension Relief Funding for Local Pension Plan Serving Hundreds of Thousands of Retirees
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman DeSaulnier Hails $2.6 Billion in Pension Relief Funding for Local Pension Plan Serving Hundreds of Thousands of Retirees * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-10) announced that the Northern California UFCW Plan, which is based in Concord, California, a city he represents, will receive $2.6 billion in pension relief funding made possible by the Democrat-passe  more

Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global M&A and Private Equity
PALO ALTO, California, April 3 -- Cooley, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Cooley Maintains Top Rankings in Global M&A and Private Equity Cooley's global mergers and acquisitions and private equity practices were again recognized for top ranking positions in Q1 league tables from Bloomberg/*. Despite the unpredictable market, Cooley continues to dominate in public and private deals around the world. Cooley's top rankings by deal count include: - #1 for US and global life  more

Crowell & Moring Attorneys Chahira Solh and Joanna Forster Named to Daily Journal's "2026 Leading Commercial Litigators" List
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Crowell & Moring Attorneys Chahira Solh and Joanna Forster Named to Daily Journal's "2026 Leading Commercial Litigators" List Los Angeles: The Daily Journal named Crowell & Moring's Chahira Solh and Joanna Forster to its "2026 Leading Commercial Litigators" list. This recognition honors attorneys who have served as lead counsel in major litigation in California or whose national cases have had a significan  more

CSUF Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage Month
FULLERTON, California, April 3 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Celebrates Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage Month * In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander South Asian American Heritage Month in April, Cal State Fullerton invites the Titan community to engage in a series of programs and events that honor the community's vibrant traditions and histories. The 2026 APISAA Heritage Month theme, "Rooted and Rising: APISAA  more

Daily Journal Names Ann Marie Mortimer a Leading Commercial Litigator for the Second Year
DALLAS, Texas, April 3 -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Daily Journal Names Ann Marie Mortimer a Leading Commercial Litigator for the Second Year Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that partner Ann Marie Mortimer was recognized in Daily Journal's 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators. This is the second consecutive year that Mortimer has been awarded this honor. The annual supplement honors bet-the-company attorneys who have served as lea  more

Duane Morris Introduces California, New York and Illinois Class Action Reviews: Resource for Navigating Complex Litigation Landscapes in Key Jurisdictions
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 31 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Introduces California, New York and Illinois Class Action Reviews: A New Resource for Navigating Complex Litigation Landscapes in Key Jurisdictions CHICAGO --Today marks the official release of Duane Morris California, New York and Illinois Class Action Reviews - 2026, a new series of practical legal resources designed to provide clear, actionable insights into class act  more

Duane Morris Partners Cyndie Chang and Michael Fox Named Leading Commercial Litigators by the Daily Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 3 -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Partners Cyndie Chang and Michael Fox Named Leading Commercial Litigators by the Daily Journal LOS ANGELES --Duane Morris LLP partners Cyndie M. Chang and Michael L. Fox have been named in the Daily Journal's 2026 Leading Commercial Litigators list. This list acknowledges prominent commercial litigators who handle some of the most consequential cases in California. Cyndie Ch  more

Earthjustice: EPA Sets Long-Needed Updated Air Toxics Standards for Chemical Manufacturers, But Punts on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Limits
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 3 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * EPA Sets Long-Needed Updated Air Toxics Standards for Chemical Manufacturers, but Punts on Ethylene Oxide Emissions Limits EPA's rulemaking allows 33 highly toxic sources to continue emitting carcinogenic ethylene oxide without limits * Washington, D.C. -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a final rule on Wednesday updating air toxics standards for chemical manufact  more

Earthjustice: Zeldin's EPA Seeks Credit for Contaminant Watchlist While Rolling Back Existing Protections
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 3 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Zeldin's EPA Seeks Credit for Contaminant Watchlist While Rolling Back Existing Protections While claiming to promote health, the EPA is removing protections from toxic chemicals in air, food, and water * Washington, D.C. -- Today, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed the addition of microplastics, pharmaceuticals, and dozens of other contaminants to its so-called Conta  more

EEOC Sues Blue Eagle Contracting for Religious Discrimination
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Blue Eagle Contracting for Religious Discrimination * Federal lawsuit alleges trucking company refused to accommodate Christian driver so he could attend Sunday church services RENO, Nev. - Blue Eagle Contracting, Inc., a Grass Valley, California-based bulk mail delivery contractor for the U.S. Postal Service, violated federal law when it failed to return a Christian employ  more

Electroacupuncture Shows Promise in Breast Cancer Survivors, UC Irvine-led Study Finds
IRVINE, California, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release: * * * Electroacupuncture shows promise in breast cancer survivors, UC Irvine-led study finds Nondrug approach may help improve cognitive function, reduce psychological distress * Targeted electroacupuncture improved attention and reduced psychological distress in breast cancer survivors in a UC Irvine-led pilot clinical trial. * Researchers observed associated brain changes   more

FEC Issues Digest for Week of March 30 - April 3, 2026
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Website Initiatives The Commission recently launched a new rulemaking search system on the FEC's website. The new system provides fast, comprehensive access to FEC rulemaking documents and is easily accessible via mobile devices. Users can search rulemaking documents by regulation number, doc  more

FHLBank Chicago Delivers $43 Million in Down Payment Assistance as Affordability Pressures Persist
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * FHLBank Chicago Delivers $43 Million in Down Payment Assistance as Affordability Pressures Persist As higher home prices and upfront costs continue to sideline many first-time buyers, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) provided $43 million in down payment assistance in 2025, helping more than 4,500 households across Il  more

Gibson Dunn Represented L Squared Capital Partners in Connection with Formation of Single Asset Continuation Fund LSCP BTX CV for BTX Precision
LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Represented L Squared Capital Partners in Connection with Formation of Single Asset Continuation Fund LSCP BTX CV for BTX Precision * Gibson Dunn represented L Squared Capital Partners in connection with the formation of LSCP BTX CV, a single asset continuation fund for BTX Precision, a leading high-precision manufacturer of mission-critical compone  more

Gibson Dunn Secures Complete Summary Judgment Victory in Billion-Dollar Civil RICO Case
LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Complete Summary Judgment Victory in Billion-Dollar Civil RICO Case * On April 1, Gibson Dunn partners Reed Brodsky and Amer S. Ahmed scored a total defense victory in the Southern District of New York, putting an end to a billion-dollar civil RICO claim launched over eight years ago by major real estate developers with the blessing of the U  more

Gibson Dunn Secures Denial of Class Certification for Meta Platforms in Pixel Privacy Litigation
LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Denial of Class Certification for Meta Platforms in Pixel Privacy Litigation * On March 30, 2026, Gibson Dunn secured a major victory on behalf of client Meta Platforms, Inc., convincing Judge P. Casey Pitts of the Northern District of California to deny class certification in a data-privacy class action against Meta relating to third-party   more

Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 3 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces Five Gubernatorial Appointments * Jefferson City Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced five gubernatorial appointments to various boards and commissions Bryce Beal, of Ashland, was appointed to the Uniform Law Commission. Mr. Beal currently serves as general counsel to the Missouri Senate. Beal previously served as assistant attorney general for the Missour  more

GSA Issues Statement on Anthropic Preliminary Injunction
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Issues Statement on Anthropic Preliminary Injunction * On February 27, 2026, GSA announced that it was removing Anthropic from USAi.gov and our Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) in accordance with President Trump's directive to all federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's technology. Pursuant to a preliminary injunction from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (  more

HCL America to Pay $495,000 in EEOC Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * HCL America to Pay $495,000 in EEOC Age and National Origin Discrimination Lawsuit * Settlement resolves federal claims that international tech consulting company unlawfully rejected an older job applicant SAN FRANCISCO - A multinational technology consulting company doing business in the United States as HCL America, Inc., and headquartered in Santa Clara, California, agreed to pay   more

ICYMI: Trump's HHS Targets 13 States Where Abortion Coverage is Protected With New Investigation
WASHINGTON, April 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Trump's HHS Targets 13 States Where Abortion Coverage is Protected With New Investigation * The Guardian recently reported that Trump's Department of Health and Human Services has launched investigations into 13 states that currently require health insurance plans to cover abortion care, claiming that these protections violate the W  more

JASON SEGEL, OSCAR ISAAC, JEAN SMART, CAREY MULLIGAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 6-10
BURBANK, California, April 3 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * JASON SEGEL, OSCAR ISAAC, JEAN SMART, CAREY MULLIGAN AND MORE GUESTS ON ABC'S 'JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE,' APRIL 6-10 * ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with  more

Keysight Adds Assembly Simulation to Virtual Manufacturing Portfolio
SANTA ROSA, California, April 4 -- Keysight Technologies, a global electronic measurement technology and market solutions provider, issued the following news release on April 2, 2026: * * * Keysight Adds Assembly Simulation to Virtual Manufacturing Portfolio Solution lets engineers validate processes virtually without requiring finite element modeling expertise * Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) today announced Keysight Assembly, a new virtual process simulation solution designed to  more

L.A. Times Games Expands Offerings With Launch of Midi Crossword
EL SEGUNDO, California, March 31 -- The Los Angeles Times issued the following news release: * * * L.A. Times Games Expands Offerings with Launch of Midi Crossword The Midi Crossword joins a growing roster of premium games, including new titles from Lil Snack, available for free at latimes.com and via The Times mobile app. The platform continues to enhance the player experience with new member-exclusive games and advanced tools to track streaks and personal records. L.A. Times Games today a  more

Littler: Policy Week in Review - April 3, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 4 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Policy Week in Review - April 3, 2026 Congressional and Administrative News At a Glance The Policy Week in Review, prepared by Littler's Workplace Policy Institute (WPI), sets forth WPI's updates on federal legislation, regulations, and congressional activity affecting the workplace. * White House Releases FY27 Budget Request The White House released its FY27 budget proposal this morning, which s  more

Mayer Brown Partner Tony Weibell Named a 2026 "Leading Commercial Litigator" by Daily Journal
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Mayer Brown, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell named a 2026 "Leading Commercial Litigator" by Daily Journal For the second time, Mayer Brown partner Tony Weibell has been recognized by the Daily Journal on its list of "Leading Commercial Litigators." The annual recognition honors the best commercial and bet-the-company litigators from across the US whose work has had a significant impact in Cali  more

Md. A.G. Brown Challenges Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Challenges Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections Executive Order Threatens to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters and Violates States' Authority to Administer Elections * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in suing President Trump in the U.S  more

Md. A.G. Brown Supports Law Firms Targeted for Retribution by Trump Administration
BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 4 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Supports Law Firms Targeted for Retribution by Trump Administration Coalition Files Brief Backing Challenge of Unconstitutional Executive Orders that Undermine the Rule of Law * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general today in filing an amicus brief supporting law firms challenging unconstitutional e  more

Morgan Lewis Lawyers & Professionals Selected to Serve on 31 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Morgan Lewis Lawyers & Professionals Selected to Serve on 31 Law360 Editorial Advisory Boards NEW YORK: Law360 selected 31 Morgan Lewis lawyers and professional staff who work across an array of services and industry sectors to serve on its various editorial advisory boards for 2026. Composed of leaders in their field, Law360's boards feature those who are positi  more

Mortimer installed as James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, April 3 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * Mortimer installed as James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization * Julie Holland Mortimer, a renowned applied microeconomics scholar, was installed as the inaugural James Langenfeld Professor of Industrial Organization in WashU Arts & Sciences at a ceremony March 2. Mortimer joined WashU's Department of Economics in 2025, arriving from the University of Virginia. She is the curren  more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Amicus Brief Against Trump Administration's Targeting of Law Firms
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Co-Leads Amicus Brief Against Trump Administration's Targeting of Law Firms Multistate Coalition Asks Court of Appeals to Defend Rule of Law View Amicus Brief (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-0403_As-Filed-Multistate-Brief-Law-Firm-EO-Appeals.pdf) * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of   more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
TRENTON, New Jersey, April 4 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections Executive Order Threatens to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters and Violates States' Authority to Administer Elections View Complaint (https://www.njoag.gov/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-0403-California-v-Trump-Complaint.pdf) * Attorney Ge  more

New detector triples the speed of SLAC's electron camera, enabling higher sensitivity
MENLO PARK, California, April 3 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New detector triples the speed of SLAC's electron camera, enabling higher sensitivity * By Chris Patrick Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Key takeaways: * A new detector at SLAC's instrument for megaelectronvolt ultrafast electron diffraction (MeV-UED) can measure electrons at the instrument's maximum production rate of 1,080 hertz, tripling the previous   more

New Major Explores Land, Food, and Farming
ARCATA, California, April 3 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * New Major Explores Land, Food, and Farming * The program weaves together the arts, humanities, and sciences. Students explore how land, food, and farming are shaped by history, culture, and power while building hands-on skills and community-rooted practice. Agroecology, food sovereignty, the ecological knowledges of communities of color, and climate-just futures are emphasized  more

NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warner, Call for Investigation into Misuse of Insider Information
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sens. Schiff, Warner, Call for Investigation into Misuse of Insider Information * After reports of trades ahead of military and economic announcements, senators press watchdogs for answers - including case involving broker tied to Defense Secretary Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Mark R. Warner (D-Va.) sounded the alarm on potential violations of federal securit  more

Ongoing Flood Response in Hawai'i, Medical Aid for 20 Countries, and More
SANTA BARBARA, California, April 3 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Ongoing Flood Response in Hawai'i, Medical Aid for 20 Countries, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 567 shipments of requested medical aid to 35 U.S. states and territories and 19 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 1,020,352 defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included specialty therapies, antibiotics, repro  more

Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Protect Pennsylvanians' Right to Vote After President Trump's Unconstitutional Executive Order
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 4 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Protect Pennsylvanians' Right to Vote after President Trump's Unconstitutional Executive Order On Tuesday, President Trump signed Executive Order 14399 in an unlawful attempt to interfere in states' elections and restrict states' rights to run elections, as guaranteed under the U.S. Constitution. As the Trump Administration c  more

Padilla, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Sheehy Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Better Protect and Compensate Federal Firefighters * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), co-chairs of the bipartisan Senate Wildfire Caucus, announced the Support Our Firefighters Act to provide federal wildland firefighters with mandatory rest and recuperation time and ensure they are paid for their  more

Pelosi Statement on the Trump Administration's Alcatraz Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Pelosi Statement on the Trump Administration's Alcatraz Budget Request * San Francisco - Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi issued the following statement in response to the Trump Administration's request for $152 million to renovate and reopen Alcatraz as a federal prison: "The Trump Administration's budget proposal is absurd on its face and should be rejected outright. Rebuilding Alcatraz into a mo  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, April 4 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration over unlawful executive order attempting to exert federal control over elections Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in announcing a lawsuit against President Trump in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts, cha  more

Ranking Member Lofgren Blasts Trump Budget Request
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Lofgren Blasts Trump Budget Request Today, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released the President's budget request for fiscal year 2027. The budget request proposes massive cuts to science and innovation programs under the jurisdiction of the Science Committee. "This budget re  more

Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Russell Vought's Latest Assault on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * Ranking Member Maxine Waters Blasts Russell Vought's Latest Assault on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Today, Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following statement in response to new reporting and court filings revealing Office of Management   more

Rep. Panetta Announces $1 Million for the Guadalupe River Trail
WASHINGTON, April 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Panetta Announces $1 Million for the Guadalupe River Trail * San Jose, CA - United States Representative Jimmy Panetta was joined by San Jose Vice Mayor Pam Foley, City of San Jose Department of Parks, Recreation, and Neighborhood Services Jon Cicirelli, Santa Clara County Supervisors Sylvia Arenas and Betty Duong, and Erikson Neighborhood Association President Dave Noel to announce $1 mill  more

Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President's Anti-Science Budget Proposal
WASHINGTON, April 3 -- Rep. George T. Whitesides, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Whitesides Condemns the President's Anti-Science Budget Proposal * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman George Whitesides (CA-27) released the following statement in response to the release of the President's FY27 Budget Request for scientific agencies across the United States: "The President's new budget defunding American science and innovation is dead on arrival, just like last  more

Show Your Support During the Fourth Annual Giving Day
ARCATA, California, April 3 -- The California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt posted the following news: * * * Show Your Support During the Fourth Annual Giving Day * Rooted in a strong tradition of community support, Giving Day highlights the collective impact of the Humboldt network, more than 88,000 alumni and countless supporters, coming together to boost opportunity and strengthen the student experience. "Giving Day reflects the very best of Humboldt: people coming together to s  more

Stanford University Asia-Pacific Research Center: Japanese Public Sets High Bar For Immigrants
WASHINGTON, April 3 (TNSrep) -- The Japanese public remains highly selective regarding immigration, with support fluctuating based on applicant skills and country of origin, according to data from the Stanford Japan Barometer. The research document, Stanford Japan Barometer, indicates that while economic arguments can bolster support, security and cultural rhetoric often reduce it. The study findings show that occupation and language proficiency are the primary drivers of public acceptance. Res  more

Tangeman Selected for Admission to American College of Real Estate Lawyers
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 3 -- Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Tangeman Selected for Admission to American College of Real Estate Lawyers Vorys is pleased to announce that Jill Tangeman, a partner in the firm's Columbus office, has been selected for admission to the American College of Real Estate Lawyers (ACREL). Admission to ACREL occurs after a formal invitation, following an in-depth screening process and the recommendation and approval by the org  more

Tech That Helps Unhoused Families Take the Next Step
REDWOOD SHORES, California, April 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Tech That Helps Unhoused Families Take the Next Step * Most of us have applied for a job or a school we really wanted. It can be a stressful process, and what helps is having access to a quiet place to focus and the time to complete job applications, draft admissions essays, or sort out housing logistics. That's not always t  more

The Daily Journal Names Robyn Crowther to 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators
WASHINGTON, April 4 -- Steptoe, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * The Daily Journal Names Robyn Crowther to 2026 List of Leading Commercial Litigators Los Angeles) - The Daily Journal has named California regional managing partner Robyn Crowther to its 2026 list of Leading Commercial Litigators in California. The annual award series recognizes attorneys who have served as lead counsel on major litigation in California or on national litigation that impacted California subst  more

UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions
LA JOLLA, California, April 3 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * UC San Diego School of Medicine Ranked No. 4 Nationally for NIH Funding Among Public Institutions * Key Takeaways * In 2025, UC San Diego School of Medicine received more than $425 million in NIH funding, ranking it No. 4 among public medical schools and No. 14 overall in the nation. * Six departments ranked in the top 10, with the Department of Neurosciences taking the top   more

UCLA Health: Women With Diabetes Less Likely to Receive Preventive Care and Some Screenings
LOS ANGELES, California, April 4 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release: * * * Women with diabetes less likely to receive preventive care and some screenings Physicians are less likely to provide preventive care such as conception counseling and some cancer screenings to women with diabetes than they do for women without the disease, a UCLA-led study suggests. The findings, to be published (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11606-026-10253-5) April 3 in the pe  more

UCLA poll finds 40% of voters undecided on next LA mayor
LOS ANGELES, California, April 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release: * * * UCLA poll finds 40% of voters undecided on next LA mayor * Key takeaways * With two months to go before the primary election for Los Angeles' next mayor, 40% of the electorate remains undecided, according to a UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs poll. * Incumbent Mayor Karen Bass led the field with 25% support, followed by reality TV personality Spencer Pratt at 11% and Los Angele  more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Executive Order Attempting to Exert Federal Control Over Elections
RICHMOND, Virginia, April 4 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on April 3, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER UNLAWFUL EXECUTIVE ORDER ATTEMPTING TO EXERT FEDERAL CONTROL OVER ELECTIONS Executive Order Threatens to Disenfranchise Eligible Voters and Violates States' Authority to Administer Elections * Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in suing President Trump in the U.S. Distri  more

Where Library Work Leads: Student Stories of Growth, Skills and Career Discovery
LA JOLLA, California, April 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Where Library Work Leads: Student Stories of Growth, Skills and Career Discovery * This National Student Employment Week (April 12-18), we recognize the impact student employees make across campuses nationwide. At UC San Diego Library, student employment offers more than a paycheck -it's a powerful learning experience where students help keep collections moving, maintain welcoming   more

Why we see clear details: UAB study reveals how the eye makes sharp vision possible
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, April 3 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * Why we see clear details: UAB study reveals how the eye makes sharp vision possible * A new study led by UAB researcher Lawrence Sincich, Ph.D., reveals how the eye sees sharply. The human eye can see with exceptional detail, allowing people to read fine print, recognize faces across the room and take in the features in nature. Scientists have long debated how this sharp vision works at the cellular le  more

Wildlife Society: Deadly Bear Attacks Surge in Japan
BETHESDA, Maryland, April 3 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news: * * * Deadly bear attacks surge in Japan Bears in Japan are a conservation success story that might be a little too successful. Last year saw a huge surge in bear attacks on people, killing 13 and injuring more than 100. Wildlife biologists say a combination of factors are to blame, including more bears, less food for them and paradoxically, fewer people. Japan is home to two  more