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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maine Newsletter for Tuesday May 12, 2026 ( 9 items )  

Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Baseless Attempt by Trump Administration to Access Medical Records on Gender-Affirming Care
SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Baseless Attempt by Trump Administration to Access Medical Records on Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a motion to quash the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s subpoena against Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) se  more

Binghamton University: Building Successful Pharmacy Faculty Careers Through Mentorship and Support
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 12 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Building successful pharmacy faculty careers through mentorship and support Binghamton University Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences hosts national symposium for pharmacy faculty professional development By Ethan Knox '20 The "Binghamton University Symposium: Cultivating Generations of Successful Pharmacists - The Journey to a Fulfilling Pharmacy Academic Career" was held all day on Friday, April 24, in  more

CMU celebrates Spring 2026 graduates
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 11 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU celebrates Spring 2026 graduates * Central Michigan University celebrated its Spring 2026 graduates with two commencement ceremonies on Friday, May 8, and three ceremonies on Saturday, May 9. In all, 2,468 students graduated, with 1,393 students receiving their bachelor's degree, 765 students receiving a master's or specialist degree, and 196 earning a doctoral degree. 102 of the doctoral deg  more

Commerce Department Reviews Foreign-Trade Zone Production Proposal in New Hampshire
WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board issued a notice regarding proposed production activity by Turbocam Inc. at facilities in Barrington, Dover, and Rochester, New Hampshire, within Foreign-Trade Zone 81. The notice, published May 8 in the Federal Register, involves manufacturing activity tied to turbocharger and aircraft engine compressor components. The Foreign-Trade Zones Board received the company's notification on May 1, 2026. According t  more

Dean Danielle M. Conway delivers keynote address at OHACE year-end celebration
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Dean Danielle M. Conway delivers keynote address at OHACE year-end celebration * Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway delivered the keynote address at the Office of Health Advancement and Community Engagement's (OHACE) third annual year-end celebration.  OHACE is part of Penn State Coll  more

Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act
WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Gallagher and Hinchey Lead New York Lawmakers and Advocates in Push for the Corporate Catastrophe Act * ALBANY, NY - Assembly Member Emily Gallagher and Senator Michelle Hinchey today gathered state lawmakers, frontline community leaders, and environmental advocates at the State Capitol to call for passage of the New York Corporate Catastrophe Act ( A10210/S9159 ) this session. The bill would   more

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of the Honorable Gerald Talbot
AUGUSTA, Maine, May 11 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Mourns Passing of the Honorable Gerald Talbot * Governor Janet Mills tonight issued the following statement on the passing of former Maine lawmaker and civil rights leader Gerald Talbot: "I am deeply saddened at the passing of the legendary Gerald Talbot, Maine's most storied champion for civil rights. I was privileged to know Gerry as a lawmaker, as a history maker, and as a great Mainer.   more

Researchers explore maple sap as hydration option during cancer treatment
EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 11 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Researchers explore maple sap as hydration option during cancer treatment * This story is part of a series highlighting MSU AgBioResearch's work related to One Health, the concept that the health of humans, animals, plants and the environment is deeply related. MSU has created an initiative called One Team, One Health to promote university-wide efforts in this space. To view the full series, visit ag  more

The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact  more