| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Oregon Newsletter for Saturday May 09, 2026 ( 23 items ) |
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta
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Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful
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Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru
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Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again.
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again.
Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
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In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i
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Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs
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Press Releases
Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts
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Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids: In Victory for Kids & Public Health, Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Washington County Law Ending Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids issued the following statement on May 7, 2026, by Western Regional Advocacy Director Heidi Low:
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In Victory for Kids and Public Health, Oregon Supreme Court Upholds Washington County Law Ending Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products
In a unanimous decision, the Oregon Supreme Court today upheld Washington County's ordinance ending the sale of all flavored tobacco products, finding it is not preempted by state law. Today's ruling is a tre
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: Children's Minnesota Fights DOJ Subpoena on Kids' Gender Program
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, May 9 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on May 8, 2026, by policy fellow Matt Dean:
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Children's Minnesota fights DOJ subpoena on kids' gender program
Children's Minnesota is resisting a Department of Justice subpoena seeking information on its pediatric gender health program. The Minneapolis hospital is one of several providers nationwide facing
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Citizen Complaint Raises Questions About Research Integrity at OHSU
WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release:
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Citizen Complaint Raises Questions About Research Integrity at OHSU
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PORTLAND, Ore.-The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is calling attention to a citizen complaint filed with the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) Integrity Office that alleges concerning research practices involving OHSU, its primate experimentation center, and its relation
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Consumer Reports Statement on Connecticut Package Bill Aimed at Strengthening Consumer Privacy and Surveillance Pricing Protections
YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release:
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Consumer Reports statement on Connecticut package bill aimed at strengthening consumer privacy and surveillance pricing protections
Connecticut legislators passed a bill that prohibits the sale of precise geolocation data, allows for removal of personal information from data brokers, and limits personalized pricing
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Hartford, CT - Consumer Reports applauded the passage of Senate Bill 4, a package of legis
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Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal
LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal
The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders
NEW YORK, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release:
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Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces First Round of 2026 US House Endorsements, Backing 13 Moms Demand Action Volunteers and Everytown Leaders
Endorsements Across Arizona, California, Delaware, Georgia, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Oregon, and Pennsylvania Include Some of the Nation's Most Competitive Battleground Districts
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Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund annou
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Freightliner Expands 2027 Cascadia Enhancements: Digital Dash With Gateway to Virtual Vehicle Joins Powertrain and Safety Advancements
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 4 -- Freightliner, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, issued the following news:
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Freightliner Expands 2027 Cascadia Enhancements: Digital Dash with gateway to Virtual Vehicle Joins Powertrain and Safety Advancements
Freightliner, a brand of Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), today expanded its 2027 suite of enhancements for the Fifth Generation Cascadia with the availability of the Digital Dash with gateway to Platform Science Virtual Vehicle. The Digit
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Governor Kotek Announces Multnomah County Circuit Court Vacancy
SALEM, Oregon, May 8 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Announces Multnomah County Circuit Court Vacancy
Governor Tina Kotek announced today that she is accepting applications for a judicial vacancy on the Multnomah County Circuit Court created by the resignation of Judge Leslie G. Bottomly. The Governor thanked Judge Bottomly for her dedicated judicial service and announced that she will fill the position by appointment. Judge Bottomly's res
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Immunologist's lab demonstrates the power of B cells to gather, defend organs against cancer
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 8 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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Immunologist's lab demonstrates the power of B cells to gather, defend organs against cancer
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Creativity and curiosity have always been central to the work of Joshua Moreau, Ph.D., an immunologist whose work at Oregon Health & Science University sits at the intersection of harnessing the immune system; delving into tissue biology; and, most recently, discovering a potentially powerful defense ag
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs
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Mines Professor's NSF and NERC Award Could Unlock Carbon Isotope Mystery Deep Within Earth's Heterogeneous Mantle
RAPID CITY, South Dakota, May 8 -- The South Dakota School of Mines and Technology issued the following news release:
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Mines Professor's NSF and NERC Award Could Unlock Carbon Isotope Mystery Deep Within Earth's Heterogeneous Mantle
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A new international research project led by South Dakota Mines researcher Gokce Ustunisik, Ph.D., associate professor of geology and geological engineering, and collaborators at the University of Cambridge, aims to answer one of Earth science's most fundam
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Leads Congress Calling for Protection of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Physician-Lawmaker Maxine Dexter Leads Congress Calling for Protection of U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
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PORTLAND, OR -Today, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter, a pulmonologist and critical care physician, led over 65 Members of Congress in condemning any effort by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to undermine the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, a nonpartisan body respon
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Portland State University: Film Faculty J.J. Vazquez Receives College of the Arts Dean's Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity
PORTLAND, Oregon, May 9 -- Portland State University issued the following news release:
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Film faculty J.J. Vazquez receives College of the Arts Dean's Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity
Vazquez has also been recognized as 2026 College of the Arts Researcher of the Year
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J. J. Vazquez, assistant professor in the School of Film, has been awarded the 2026 Dean's Council Award for Research, Scholarship and Creativity.
The award, funded by the College of the Arts Dean'
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Ten Emerson/McKnight Scholars announced for 2026-27 academic year
ASHLAND, Ohio, May 8 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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Ten Emerson/McKnight Scholars announced for 2026-27 academic year
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ASHLAND, Ohio - The newest group of Emerson/McKnight Scholars-10 current students from the Ashland University Dauch College of Business and Economics (COBE)-has been named for the 2026-27 academic year.
Each of the Emerson/McKnight Scholars will receive a $3,500 scholarship, an award in addition to the student's financial aid package. To be selecte
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To Europe and the Far East - Pacific Area's over 175 years of history!
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following commentary:
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To Europe and the Far East -- Pacific Area's over 175 years of history!
By William H. Thiesen, Ph.D., Atlantic Area Historian
As the refrain of the Coast Guard marching song "Semper Paratus" indicates, the service has a global reach. Expansion into the Pacific area has taken shape over the past 175 years.
With the founding of the United States under the Constitution, Coast Guard
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U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch "Beyond the Goal" to Bring Soccer-Based Learning into Classrooms Nationwide
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Discovery Education, a division of Discovery Communications, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Soccer Foundation and Discovery Education Launch "Beyond the Goal" to Bring Soccer-Based Learning into Classrooms Nationwide
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Supported by Lenovo Foundation, the multi-year partnership launches with a virtual field trip for grades 6-8 that builds STEM skills and connects classroom learning to real-world careers as soccer's biggest
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University of Colorado: Commencement Celebrates Twelve Golden Grads
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, May 9 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Commencement celebrates twelve Golden Grads
Since 2012, UCCS has honored Golden Graduates - alumni who graduated 50 years ago - and Silver Graduates - alumni who graduated 25 years ago - during Commencement ceremonies in May and December, respectively.
This year, UCCS will recognize twelve Golden Graduates, each of whom graduated from UCCS in 1976.
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Read stories from each of the G
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VA. A.G. JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS
Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians
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Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased
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