BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * 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  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * 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  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * 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  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * 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  * 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  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * 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   more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Demand Gun Manufacturer Halt Marketing Campaigns of Assault-Style Weapons to Minors * [Hartford, CT] -Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal joined Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) in writing to Eric Schmid, owner of Mountain Billy Gun Lab-formerly Weel Tactical-demanding the company cease all marketing of assault-style weapons direct  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Update - May 8, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, This week The Leapfrog Group announced its semi-annual hospital safety grades, and I'm proud to say we're at 11 straight A's now ! This is a reflection of our focus on consistently providing the safest and highest quality care. Doing so requires discipline, teamwork, and a shared commitment to excellence, which you -whether you're a clinician or employe  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Community Outreach's 'Food Systems' Alternative Break * The "Food Systems" weekend alternative break with Community Outreach under Student Activities took place from April 17 to April 19, where students immersed themselves in the entire food system -from crop production to distribution. Four pre-program meetings were held to educate participants about what food insecurity is as a whole and how it aff  more

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports applauds the passage of Colorado ban on surveillance pricing, calls on Governor Polis to sign Denver, CO - Consumer Reports today applauded the passage of House Bill 26-1210, legislation that would ban surveillance pricing. Surveillance pricing, also known as personalized pricing, is the practice of using personal data such as browsing history, inferred health conditions, fami  more

YONKERS, New York, May 9 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release: * * * 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 * Hartford, CT - Consumer Reports applauded the passage of Senate Bill 4, a package of legis  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * 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  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 7 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing Holds Annual Research and Scholarship Day * The Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's third annual Research and Scholarship Day on April 29 highlighted the extraordinary and innovative research and scholarship by UConn faculty, students, and clinical partners that is leading to impactful advances in nursing. "Here at UConn's Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing, we a  more

WESTPORT, Connecticut, May 8 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following joint statement with 29 humanitarian and development organizations: * * * We, the undersigned humanitarian and development organizations, are deeply shocked and saddened by the killing of Wesam Qaid, Acting Executive Director of the Social Fund for Development (SFD). Wesam was abducted on 3 May and subseq  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * LALIGA's 264th ElClasico, Bundesliga and NWSL headline the weekend of soccer across ESPN * The 264 th ElClasico this weekend: FC Barcelona take on Real Madrid with the LALIGA title at stake The 264th edition of ElClasico takes center stage this weekend as FC Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in a decisive showdown with the LaLiga title hanging in the balance. In the seaso  more

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Applauds Court Ruling Striking Down Second Trump Attempt to Impose Global Tariffs * East Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01), a member of the House Trade Subcommittee, released the following statement after the U.S. Trade Court struck down President Trump's second attempt to impose tariffs on goods imported into the United States from across the globe. After the Supreme Cou  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * 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 * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs   more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 8 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * Midnight Wrap-up: Save the Sound Responds to Environmental Outcomes of the 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session Hartford, CT -- The 2026 Connecticut Legislative Session ended tonight at midnight, delivering important wins and hard-fought compromises for solar access, clean transportation, and ecosystem protection. Below, Save the Sound policy experts comment on the outcomes of the 2026 session. Advanc  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 8 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * On the beam: Meet Paul Noel, Yale's proton wrangler par excellence Paul Noel, Yale's director of instructional labs, showed a group of students around the Van de Graaff Teaching Accelerator. By Jim Shelton In Sloane Physics Laboratory, there's a narrow staircase with an ornate, black-painted hand railing that descends to a dimly lit sub-basement. From there, a hard right turn leads into a warren of interconn  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 8 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Professor Jamison E. Colburn quoted in The New York Times * UNVERSITY PARK, PA-Professor Jamison E. Colburn was recently quoted in The New York Times in an article titled "ICE Warehouse Plan Faces Delay Over Lack of Environmental Reviews." You can read the story by clicking here. As the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) began acquiring warehouses for Immigration and C  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Raising trophies, all in one place: ESPN presents more than 1,000 hours of live NCAA Championship action this spring * * ESPN scores 1000+ hours of live coverage across 11 NCAA Championships this spring * NCAA selection specials slated for men's lacrosse, women's lacrosse, softball and baseball * Game On: Journey to the NCAA Championship continues with shows on Di  more

WASHINGTON, May 8 [Category: Environment] -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news wrap up, This Week in Climate Action - May 8, 2026: * * * Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. This week, we're covering rising energy costs, clean energy wins in our states, and the Trump administration's latest attacks on our climate and public lands. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook,  more

STORRS, Connecticut, May 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Celebrates Promotion and Tenure of Faculty for 2026 * The University of Connecticut Office of the Provost is pleased to recognize faculty members across our campuses who have been awarded promotion and/or tenure. These honors reflect the University's highest standards of excellence in scholarship, teaching, and service, and highlight the meaningful contributions our faculty make to their discip  more

DUBUQUE, Iowa, May 9 -- The University of Dubuque issued the following news release: * * * A Lasting Legacy: Rev. Bradley Longfield Retires from Full-Time Teaching An extraordinary era for the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary will come to an end this month as Rev. Bradley Longfield, PhD, the longest-serving faculty member currently on staff at the Seminary and the University, retires from full-time teaching. A respected professor, scholar, and minister in the Presbyterian Church (U  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * 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 * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased   more