LANSING, Michigan, April 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer, Secretary Benson Denounce DOJ Demand for 2024 Ballots * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson are denouncing a letter sent by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to Wayne County Clerk Cathy M. Garrett demanding the production of 2024 November election materials, including all ba  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of 45 Attorneys General Backs Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Transparency Rule * INQUIRIES: media@naag.org Washington, D.C. - April 15, 2026 -Today, the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 45 state and territory attorneys general submitted a comment letter t  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Local Leaders, Advocates, and Lawmakers Back Lujan Push to Protect the Chama Watershed and Surrounding Communities in Northern New Mexico * Lujan and N.M. Delegation to Introduce Legislation to Withdraw Chama Watershed from Mineral Development Washington, D.C. - As U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) leads the fight to protect communities in Northern New Mexico and the Chama Wate  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Coalition of Local Leaders, Advocates, and Lawmakers Back Lujan Push to Protect the Chama Watershed and Surrounding Communities in Northern New Mexico * Lujan and N.M. Delegation to Introduce Legislation to Withdraw Chama Watershed from Mineral Development Washington, D.C. - As U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) leads the fight to protect communities in Northern New Mexico and the Chama Wate  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 17, 2026: * * * Alabama Enacts Sweeping Consumer Privacy Law: 7 Steps Your Business Should Consider to Prepare Alabama just joined 20 others states by enacting a comprehensive consumer privacy law, and businesses must get ready to comply with sweeping new obligations that will kick in next year. The state's new Alabama Personal Data Protection Act (APDPA), signed into effect yesterday by Governor   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on April 17, 2026: * * * Private Clubs Must Manage Member Harassment Risks: 5 Tips for Protecting Your Workforce in a Member-First Culture Private clubs expect their front-line staff to keep members happy - but when does that expectation cross the line and create workplace liability risks for your organization? Over the past year, multiple golf and country clubs have been hit with lawsuits from employees w  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, April 18 -- Georgia College issued the following news: * * * A born leader steps down: Rep. Mack Jackson announces retirement from the state legislature By Margaret Schell Since the 7th grade, Rep. Mack Jackson (D-128) ('79) knew he was born to serve others by fighting for their cause. This became clear as he watched in awe former President John F. Kennedy's inaugural address. "Kennedy said, 'Ask not what this country can do for you, but ask what you can do for this   more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * In Win for Election Integrity, Federal Court Shuts Down Trump's 'fishing expedition' for Sensitive RI Voter Records * PROVIDENCE, RI - In a win for voter privacy, data security, and election integrity, Rhode Island became the fifth state to defeat the Trump Administration in court after a federal judge ruled against the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) Civil Rights Division's demand for sensiti  more

MANHATTAN, Kansas, April 18 [Category: Media] -- The Journalism Education Association issued the following news: * * * JEA honors Logan Day of Texas as 2026 Journalist of the Year * Perhaps he was propelled by a personal loss and then grief. Perhaps it was in Colorado's KRDO Channel 13 newsroom where he'd watch his uncle edit broadcasts live from his lap. Perhaps it's just who he is. It was in a time of change and instability that Logan Day found journalism in Room 3415 at Caney Creek High  more

NEW YORK, April 14 -- Kostelanetz LLP, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Kostelanetz Successfully Challenges IRS' AI-Augmented Conservation Easement Appraisal Reports at Trial Kostelanetz LLP successfully challenged several IRS conservation easement appraisal and USPAP-related reports on the grounds that the appraiser's reports contained mistakes created by the use of artificial intelligence (AI). With a trial team led by Kostelanetz partners Todd Welty and Andy Steigleder, the fi  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * SST Leaders Request Information from NASEM on Greenhouse Gas Study and Committee Practices * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin, along with Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick and Environment Subcommittee Chairman Scott Franklin, sent a letter to Dr. Marcia McNutt, President of the National Academies of Scie  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Washington and Lee University student Aiden Gray has received a Goldwater Scholarship to fund future research in science and engineering. Gray, who is double majoring in engineering and earth and environmental geoscience, was selected for the award based on his potential to become a leader in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. The scholarship provides $7,500 to undergraduate students intending to pursue a doctorate. Gray plans to use the funds to su  more