| Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Vermont Newsletter for Wednesday May 20, 2026 ( 24 items ) |
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$15 Million Bequest Supports Endowed Chair at UC College of Medicine
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 20 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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$15 million bequest supports endowed chair at UC College of Medicine
A belief in the art of medicine inspires alumnus George Bemis, Jr., MD
By Julia Mace, julia.mace@uc.edu
As a student and resident at the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, George G. Bemis, Jr., MD, Med '64, saw firsthand that medicine was more than a profession for those teaching and leading him. Inspired by their sense of
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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 18, 2026
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 18 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 18, 2026
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.
On May 18, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles:
* H.46, An act relating to the Rare Disease Advisory Council
* H.534, An act relating to community action agencies
* H.582, An act relating to
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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 19, 2026
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - May 19, 2026
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly.
On May 19, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles:
* S.89, An act relating to expanding survivor benefits
* S.157, An act relating to recovery residence certification
* S.255, An act relating t
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AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges U.S. Department Of Education Rule Limiting Access To Student Loans For Essential Professional Degree Programs
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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
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
LANSING, Michigan, May 19 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
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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
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American Action Forum Issues Commentary: U.S. Natural Gas Market - Soaring AI Demand and Infrastructure Constraints
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on May 18, 2026, by Energy and Environmental Policy Director Shuting Pomerleau:
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U.S. Natural Gas Market: Soaring AI Demand and Infrastructure Constraints
Executive Summary
* The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is fueling a surge in U.S. electricity demand, positioning natural gas as a main baseload power source to meet the new demand; under a high-demand scenario, natural gas-fi
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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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
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
SACRAMENTO, California, May 18 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Attempt to Limit Student Loan Access for Healthcare Workers
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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
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Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law
SACRAMENTO, California, May 19 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Throws Support Behind Colorado Amid Challenge to Its Social Media Warning Label Law
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a bipartisan coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Netchoice v. Weiser, supporting Colorado's law requiring social media platforms to provide fact-based notices about their products -pr
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, May 19 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over New Federal Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
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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
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers
ALBANY, New York, May 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop Student Loan Cuts for Future Health Care Workers
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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
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals
DENVER, Colorado, May 19 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues U.S. Department of Education over restrictions on student loan access for healthcare professionals
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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
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 19 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES UNLAWFUL U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION RULE LIMITING ACCESS TO STUDENT LOANS FOR PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
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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
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
SALEM, Oregon, May 19 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
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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
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Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 19 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Student Loan Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
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Coalition challenges unlawful rule that could restrict access to advanced education and worsen workforce shortagesÂ
Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. De
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Federal Register: Treasury Dept. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency Issues Final Rule on Preemption Determination - State Interest-on-Escrow Laws
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
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Future Doctors Being Made at UConn 'Kickoff' Their Clinical Training Rotations Across Connecticut
STORRS, Connecticut, May 19 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Future Doctors Being Made at UConn 'Kickoff' Their Clinical Training Rotations Across Connecticut
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Class of 2028 UConn medical student Josie Ford, 26, hails from South Burlington, Vermont. This May, just like the rest of her rising third-year medical school classmates at UConn, she began clinical care rotation training also known as "clerkships."
The UConn School of Medicine held a ceremony on Ap
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues U.S. Department of Education Over Unlawful Rule Limiting Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 20 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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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
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Access to Student Loans for Professional Degree Programs
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 20 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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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
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education ove
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Ranking Member Welch Rebukes Supreme Court's Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights: "We should be competing on the basis of our ideas. We should not be competing on how clever we can draw the map to suit our own political bias."
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Welch Rebukes Supreme Court's Decision to Turn Back the Clock on Voting Rights: "We should be competing on the basis of our ideas. We should not be competing on how clever we can draw the map to suit our own political bias."
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-In a Judiciary subcommittee hearing today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, em
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Reps. Balint, Salinas Lead Lawmakers Demanding Answers from HHS on Reported Plan to "Deprescribe" Psychiatric Medications
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Becca Balint, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Balint, Salinas Lead Lawmakers Demanding Answers from HHS on Reported Plan to "Deprescribe" Psychiatric Medications
U.S. Representatives Becca Balint (VT-AL) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), 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 plans to promote the "
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Coalition Opposing EPA's Proposal to Gut National Limits on Toxic Ethylene Oxide Pollution
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 19, 2026:
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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
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Washington State Attorney General sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 19 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA sues U.S. Department of Education over unlawfully limiting federal student loan access
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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
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Welch Statement Calling for Acting AG Blanche to Resign
WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Statement Calling for Acting AG Blanche to Resign
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today released the following statement on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) expanded agreement to bar the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from pursuing claims or audits against President Trump or his family:
"Donald Trump's Department of Justice just gave the president, his family, and his bus
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