WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSrpt) -- Afterschool Alliance issued the following news release: * * * New Study: Half of U.S. Children Whose Parents Want Structured Summer Learning Programs for Them Are Missing Out Survey of 30,000+ Parents Finds Cost Is Greatest Barrier; Just 13% of Kids in Low-Income Families Participate; Vast Majority of Parents Give Programs High Marks * Millions of U.S. parents want their child in a structured summer program that keeps them safe, active, and engaged, with carin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for stu  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (PDF) over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students p  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree p  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Education's final rule that narrows the federal definition of a "professiona  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * The case marks AG Clark's 50th lawsuit against the Trump Administration Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of attorneys general and governors in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a   more

ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers * New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration to stop unlawful restrictions on federal student loans for students pursuing careers in critical health care fields. In May, the U.S. Department of Educ  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals * Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in suing the U.S. Department of Education over a new final rule that would significantly limit federal student loan access for graduate students in critical h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS * Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of states, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degrees, includi  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general are challenging the U.S. Department of Education (ED) over  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Urges Court to Reinstate Limits on Excessive Use of Force by Federal Agents Against Portland Protesters * Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed arguments today urging a federal appeals court to reinstate an injunction (PDF) blocking the use of excessive force by federal agents outside Portland's Immigration and Customs Enforcement building. Those protections were tem  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs * Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortages  Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De  more

ORANGE, Connecticut, May 20 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Avangrid and Puget Sound Energy Sign Contract for Washington Energy Project Companies executed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for 199.5 MW Big Horn I in Klickitat County, Washington Avangrid to upgrade key components of Big Horn I to extend its life and improve performance * BICKLETON, Wash. -- Avangrid, Inc., a leading energy company and member of the Iberdrola  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Revokes Support for SCORE Act * Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) released the following statement after revoking her support for the Student-Athlete Compensation, Oversight, and Revenue Equity (SCORE) Act, ahead of the House's planned vote on it this week. "In an ideal world, politics and sports would never have to meet. There would always be a level playing field both in the game a  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 19 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * DRC: Ebola Outbreak in Conflict-Hit Ituri Raises Regional Alarm * The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a Public Health Emergency of International Concern, as cases linked to the rare Bundibugyo virus continue to raise a growing concern about regional spread. This latest outbreak is especially concerning b  more

WASHINGTON, May 18 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Election Protection Coalition Launches 2026 Campaign Amid Historic Civil Rights Reversal * Lawyers' Committee, NAACP, Common Cause, State Voices, NALEO; AL, GA, PA, and LA state partners unveil plans to protect voters of color's access to the ballot Today, ahead of Tuesday primaries in Alabama, Georgia, and Pennsylvania - among other states - and following t  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSFR) -- The Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency is issuing a preemption determination concluding that Federal law preempts State laws that restrict OCC-regulated banks' flexibility to decide whether and to what extent to pay interest or other compensation on funds placed in real estate escrow accounts; or assess fees in connection with such accounts. This preemption determination will provide much-needed clarity to banks and other stakeholde  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee released the following written testimony by Corey Rosenbuschl, president and CEO of the Fertilizer Institute, Arlington, Virginia, from a May 12, 2026, hearing entitled "Perspectives on the Fertilizer Industry: Ensuring a Stable and Affordable Supply for American Producers": * * * Chairman Boozman, Ranking Member Klobuchar, and members of the Committee: Thank you for holding this hearing. Thank you also for the opp  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 18 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Announces Opening of Oregon's Global Trade Desk * Governor Tina Kotek announced the launch of the Global Trade Desk to assist businesses exploring new opportunities for international trade and investment. "While the Trump Administration continues to roll out unlawful tariffs that tax American companies and working families, Oregon is making sure more businesses here have the tools th  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 18 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Commends 19 Percent Decline in Homelessness in Central Oregon * The Point in Time Count, a federally required annual snapshot of homelessness, found a 19.1% decrease in the number of individuals experiencing homelessness across Central Oregon compared to 2025.  "This is solid progress," Governor Tina Kotek said. "Together, with our partners at the local level, we are building support  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Meets with Delegations to Strengthen Global Trade Partnerships * Last week, Governor Tina Kotek joined business leaders, state legislators, and international partners to celebrate World Trade Week in Oregon. The meetings brought together representatives from nations including the United Kingdom, Brazil, Canada, the Netherlands, Vietnam, Korea, and others to advance shared economic prio  more

TOLEDO, Ohio, May 19 -- The University of Toledo issued the following news: * * * International Water Quality Board Visits UToledo to Delve into Great Lakes Water Quality Challenges * Members of the International Joint Commission's Great Lakes Water Quality Board visited The University of Toledo Lake Erie Center this month to learn about ongoing research addressing harmful algal blooms, road salt pollution and drinking water challenges affecting the Great Lakes region. Approximately 22 U.S  more

WASHINGTON, May 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. International Trade Commission is reviewing part of an administrative law judge's ruling in a patent investigation involving imported ink cartridges and cartridge components tied to Epson products. The agency announced on 05/12/2026 that it will examine whether Epson satisfied the economic requirements tied to domestic industry protections under Section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930. The investigation began on 06/17/2025 after Epson America, Inc., Epson Po  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 18 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Las prohibiciones del aborto conducen a peores resultados en abortos espontaneos * Una investigacion de Oregon Health & Science University arroja nueva luz sobre las consecuencias imprevistas de la revocacion de Roe v. Wade : Peor atencion medica para abortos espontaneos. El aborto espontaneo -o la perdida espontanea e inesperada de un embarazo antes de las 20 semanas-es la complicacion mas co  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the Governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in challenging a new U.S. Department of Education rule that unlawfully limits access to federa  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Announce Over $9.3 Million to Support Working Forestlands in Oregon * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) is awarding $3.75 million to Lostine Forest in Wallowa County and $5.56 million to Madrone Ridge Forest in Jackson County. The Senators secured this federal funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior-Enviro  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs Coalition Challenges Unlawful Rule That Could Restrict Access to Advanced Education and Worsen Healthcare Workforce Shortages * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a final rule and accompanying five-year Letter of Authorization under the Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA) for the Interstate Bridge Replacement Project along Interstate 5 between Portland, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. The rule was published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2026. The authorization allows incidental, but not intentional, harassment of marine mammals dur  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * OHSU team first in Oregon to perform specialized surgery to treat Cushing's syndrome * An Ashland resident with Cushing's syndrome is the first in Oregon to have both of her adrenal glands removed simultaneously in a pioneering surgery at Oregon Health & Science University. Shawn Hsu, M.D. (OHSU) The bilateral adrenalectomy is typically performed in sequence, in an operation that would norma  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * On Election Day, Attorney General Rayfield Defends Voter Privacy at Ninth Circuit * Oregon argues federal government does not have authority to demand Oregonians' sensitive voter data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today defended Oregonians' right to vote without surrendering their personal information to the federal government, as the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals heard oral arguments in  more

SALEM, Oregon, May 20 -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ Approves Agreement with Portland Botanical Gardens for Future Redevelopment of McCormick & Baxter Superfund Site PORTLAND, Ore. -- The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has entered into a prospective purchaser agreement with the nonprofit organization Portland Botanical Gardens for the future redevelopment of the McCormick & Baxter Superfund site in North Portland. Th  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Airports to Receive Nearly $19 Million in Federal Investment * Airports receiving federal funds include those in Independence, John Day, Klamath Falls, Madras, Medford, Portland, and Tillamook Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced that eight Oregon airports  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Oregon Airports to Receive Nearly $19 Million in Federal Investment * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, as well as U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05), announced that eight Oregon airports will receive a combined federal investment of nearly $19 million to improve their infrastructure, including over $13 million go  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 20 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release: * * * ParkScore(R) 2026 Rankings: Trust for Public Land Names Washington, DC, Best Big City Park System Irvine Takes 2nd followed by Minneapolis and Saint Paul; Chicago Returns to ParkScore Top 10 as Texas Cities Make Big Gains Accompanying Research Report Concludes Parks Are a Winning Investment: Economic Analysis Shows City Parks Deliver $3 in Economic Benefits For Every Dollar Invested * Wa  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche regarding government cash being channelled to former Trump officials as "settlements." * * * Here is the text of the letter: May 12, 2026 The Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington DC, 20530 Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche: It ha  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salinas Calls Out Trump Administration's Immigration Enforcement Abuses Against Women * Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full remarks. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) hosted a Democratic Women's Caucus shadow hearing on immigration and women's safety, where she condemned the Trump Administration's cruel and illegal immigration enforcement agenda and highlighte  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas, Balint Lead Lawmakers Demanding Answers from HHS on Reported Plan to "Deprescribe" Psychiatric Medications * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Becca Balint (VT-AL) led a group of 14 lawmakers in sending a letter to Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), expressing opposition to the agency's reported   more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Senator Murray Questions Secretary Duffy on Corporate-Paid Reality TV Road Trip as Americans Pay Sky-High Gas Prices Duffy refuses to engage with basic questions from Murray on corporate-sponsored trip * Today--at a Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing on th  more

RIVERSIDE, California, May 19 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * University of Minnesota fund raiser is UCR's next development leader * A top development executive at University of Minnesota has been named UC Riverside's next vice chancellor for Development and Alumni Engagement (DAE). Travis Smith will also assume the role of president of the UC Riverside Foundation following confirmation by the foundation board of trustees. Smith is currentl  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service published a notice updating the newspapers that will serve as official publications for legal notices issued by ranger districts, national forests, grasslands, and regional offices across the Alaska, Pacific Northwest, and Pacific Southwest regions. The notice was published in the Federal Register on May 18, 2026, and covers forests and districts in Alaska, California, Oregon, Washington, and parts of Idaho and Nevad  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 19, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to repeal national emission standards for ethylene oxide (EtO) used by commercial sterilization facilities. Accor  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release: * * * Voting Rights Group Seeks Ruling to Prevent Federal Interference in Elections Before 2026 Midterms * Common Cause and four individual voters filed a motion for partial summary judgment in their federal lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from attempting to compile voters' personal data and take over elections from the states. With just months before the midterm elections and primaries alrea  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access * Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that unlawfully limits access to federal student loans for students pursuing professional degree programs, including many in healthcare and other critical workforce fields  more