Public Policy Tipoffs Involving New Jersey
AFP Applauds Gov. Sherrill for Signing Data Center Bill, Choosing Prosperity Over Moratorium
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP Applauds Gov. Sherrill for Signing Data Center Bill, Choosing Prosperity Over Moratorium
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Trenton, NJ - Today, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill for signing S731, the Data Center Fair Share Act, which will create a new ratepayer class and rate structure for data centers to ensure they pay for their own energy.
AFP Northeast Region Dire
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AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues HUD To Block New Changes To Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she and a multistate coalition of 22 other states have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for once again attempting to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects
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AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to block the agency's implementation of unlawful changes to the use of funding meant to address homelessness. The coalition argues that HUD is attempt
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AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, July 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers, Businesses with Illegal Tariffs
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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs.
In a comment letter (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2026
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AHCJ recognizes volunteer judges, sign-ups now open for 2026 contest
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 8 [Category: Media] -- The Association of Health Care Journalists posted the following news:
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AHCJ recognizes volunteer judges, sign-ups now open for 2026 contest
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The Association of Health Care Journalists extends its sincere thanks to the volunteers who served as judges for the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. For more than two decades, the contest has celebrated outstanding health care reporting, and the dedication of volunteer judges is
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness
SACRAMENTO, California, July 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding Away from Permanent Supportive Housing Projects, Putting Thousands at Risk of Homelessness
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OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Ur
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Block New Changes to HUD Funding
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in tens of thousands of people losing their homes nationwide, Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition argued in a l
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Up to $165 Million Settlement Over Cash App Fraud Failures
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RALEIGH - Cash App told its users their money was safe and protected like it would be at a bank. It wasn't. When fraud happened, the company often didn't investigate, didn't refund, and for years didn't even have a phone number to call.
Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson
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ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL KWAME RAOUL ANNOUNCES $45 MILLION MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT WITH BLOCK INC. OVER DECEPTIVE PRACTICES ON CASH APP
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a bipartisan $45 million multistate settlement with Block Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the safety of
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AND BIPARTISAN COALITION PUSH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general, today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers to prevent scammers from deceiving
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 7 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES SECOND LAWSUIT AFTER RENEWED PUSH BY HUD TO UNLAWFULLY CAP FUNDS TO FIGHT HOMELESSNESS
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Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in response to HUD's renewed attempt to unlawfully cap funding for permanent ho
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
SALEM, Oregon, July 7 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues HUD to Block New Changes to Funding Addressing Homelessness
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a multistate coalition sued the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in federal court today, arguing the agency is attempting to once again unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects. This move would push tens of thousands of people out
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Cargo Facility to Be Developed at Harrisburg Airport in U.S.
SURREY, England, July 9 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Cargo facility to be developed at Harrisburg Airport in US
By Rebecca Jeffrey
Transportation-focused real estate and infrastructure investments company Realterm and the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA) have partnered to develop a new cargo facility at Harrisburg International Airport in Pennsylvania, US.
The development will deliver up to 105,000 sq ft of first-line cargo space and will sit direct
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Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App
SACRAMENTO, California, July 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Consumers Were Left High and Dry: Attorney General Bonta Secures $45 Million Settlement with Block over Dishonest Practices on Cash App
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Settlement also prevents the company from evading the payment of up to $120 million in consumer redress pursuant to a separate CFPB settlement
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced joining a bipartisan coalition of 46
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DC Water to Pay $217,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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DC Water to Pay $217,000 to Settle EEOC Age Discrimination Lawsuit
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WASHINGTON -The District of Columbia Water and Sewer Authority (DC Water), an independent authority of the Washington, D.C. government providing water and wastewater services, will pay nearly $217,000 and provide other relief to settle an age discrimination lawsuit filed by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commiss
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Federal Register: DOT Issues Notification of Enforcement Discretion on Airline Refunds and Other Consumer Protections
WASHINGTON, July 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is extending its current enforcement discretion, announced on December 5, 2025, regarding specific refund regulations. Under current regulations, a flight assigned a different flight number than was active at the time of ticket purchase is considered a "cancelled flight," making the consumer eligible for a prompt refund and related notifications. The Department is extending its discretion to not enforce these requirements
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 9 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ PUSHES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO FURTHER CRACKDOWN ON ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
Attorney General Anne Lopez and 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Am
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Kean Launches Salute to Service Initiative
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Kean Launches Salute to Service Initiative
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(July 8, 2026) LEBANON BOROUGH, NJ - This weekend, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) announced the launch of his Salute to Service initiative to recognize exceptional veterans in New Jersey's 7th Congressional District and celebrate their service to our nation.
"Our veterans represent the very best of America," said Congressman Kean. "They answered
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Mayor Mamdani, Gov. Hochul, Gotham FC, New York City FC Announce Gotham FC Will Make Etihad Park in Queens Its New Home Beginning in 2028
NEW YORK, July 9 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on July 7, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani, Governor Hochul, Gotham FC, New York City FC Announce Gotham FC Will Make Etihad Park in Queens its New Home Beginning in 2028
* Reigning NWSL champions will play at New York City's first soccer-specific stadium, bringing world-class women's soccer to Queens
* Renderings for new stadium can be found here
* Builds on Mamdani administration's efforts to make soccer, including
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement With Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block Inc. Over Deceptive Practices on Cash App
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Block, Inc., the company behind the popular peer-to-peer payment app Cash App. The settlement resolves allegations that Block misled consumers about the se
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Md. A.G. Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general today called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 9 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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AG Davenport Announces Bipartisan Settlement With Tech Company Block Inc., for Allegedly Misleading Consumers and Failing to Protect Them From Fraud
Multistate Settlement Secures $45 Million From Block for Allegedly Exposing Vulnerable Consumers to Fraud on Cash App, Block's Digital Payment Service
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of C
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N.J. Environmental Protection Dept. Launches Sixth Annual Summer Youth Inclusion Initiative to Inspire Future Environmental Leaders
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on July 7, 2026:
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DEP LAUNCHES SIXTH ANNUAL SUMMER YOUTH INCLUSION INITIATIVE TO INSPIRE FUTURE ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERS
The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection today announced the launch of its sixth annual Youth Inclusion Initiative, an innovative partnership with community-based organizations that provides young people in underserved communities with the op
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National Retail Federation: Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs
WASHINGTON, July 9 (TNSxrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Import Cargo Expected to Set New Record Ahead of Potential August Tariffs
Import volume at the nation's major container ports is forecast to hit a new all-time record this month, driven by retailers stocking up ahead of expected tariff increases, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.
"This year's
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New Jersey Institute of Technology: Hillier College Professor Awarded at Tokyo Projection Mapping Competition
NEWARK, New Jersey, July 9 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Hillier College Professor Awarded at Tokyo Projection Mapping Competition
Written by: Nayib Moran
Taro Narahara's work turned one of Tokyo's most recognizable buildings into a public conversation between architecture, computation and light - and earned the NJIT associate professor international recognition.
Narahara, associate professor at the Hillier College of Architecture and Design, rec
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NOAA: 2025 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced
WASHINGTON, July 8 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news:
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2025 Species Recovery Grant Awardees Announced
NOAA awards $4.2 million to support 19 state and tribal projects advancing recovery of threatened and endangered species.
NOAA awarded $4.2 million in funding to states and tribes through its Species Recovery Grant Program. These grants promote the recovery of species listed as endangered or threatened under the
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Princeton Professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz Receive Berlin Prize Fellowships
PRINCETON, New Jersey, July 9 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz receive Berlin Prize fellowships
By Jamie Saxon, Office of Communications
Princeton professors Andrea Bernstein, Ethan Kapstein and Sean Wilentz are among 24 recipients of this year's Berlin Prize fellowship.
The prestigious fellowship is awarded by the American Academy in Berlin to U.S. scholars, writers, composers and artists. Awarde
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Rep. Smith Welcomes Release of Pastor Ezra Jin
WASHINGTON, July 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following statement:
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Smith welcomes release of Pastor Ezra Jin
Pastor Jin's daughter, Grace, testified before China Commission
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Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ), Co-Chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), issued the following statement welcoming the release of Pastor Ezra Jin after his unjust detention by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP):
"I am profoundly grateful that Pastor Ezra Jin has been r
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Rutgers: Most Veterans and Service Members Who Die by Firearm Suicide Never Disclose Their Intent
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 9 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Most Veterans and Service Members Who Die by Firearm Suicide Never Disclose Their Intent
Rutgers researchers find that those who share their suicidal thoughts or plans are more likely to confide in loved ones than health care providers
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Most veterans and U.S. military service members who die by firearm suicide don't disclose their suicidal intentions in the month before their death, according
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces Nebraska Among States To Receive Settlement With Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces S.D. To Receive $410,964.38 In Settlement with Block Inc. for Deceptive Cash App Practices
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $410,946.38 as the state's share in a $45 million 46-state settlement with Block, Inc. The settlement resolves allegations that Block, Inc. misled consum
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Says Nebraska Among States Joining Push to Get FCC To Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 9 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Pushes Federal Communications Commission To Further Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 48 other Attorneys General have called upon the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers.
"Without that access, scammer
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Senator Andy Kim Visits Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office
NEW YORK, July 9 -- Agudath Israel of America, an arm and voice of American Orthodox Jewry, issued the following news:
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Senator Andy Kim Visits Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office
Last week, Senator Andy Kim (D-NJ), visited Agudath Israel of America's New Jersey Office to learn more about Agudah's community service initiatives, with a particular focus on Zahav, which provides support and resources for seniors, and Yahalom, which serves families raising children with special nee
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Va. A.G. Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 8, 2026:
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Attorney General Jones Joins Multistate Opposition to Postal Service's Attempt to Undermine Voting Rights
Attorney General Jones joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter opposing the United States Postal Service's attempt to aid the president's efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a propo
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Verisk to Announce Fiscal Second-Quarter 2026 Results on July 29, 2026
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 9 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on July 8, 2026:
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Verisk to Announce Fiscal Second-Quarter 2026 Results on July 29, 2026
Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry, will report its financial results for the fiscal second quarter ended June 30, 2026, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, before the market open.
The press release, with accompanying
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WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in nearly 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes, Attorney General Nick Brown argued in a lawsuit on behalf of a multistate
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Wealth Of Thailand's 50 Richest On Forbes List Expands 10% To US$187 Billion
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, July 9 -- Forbes Media posted the following news release:
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Wealth Of Thailand's 50 Richest On Forbes List Expands 10% To US$187 Billion
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Thailand's 50 Richest saw their combined wealth surge 10% to $187 billion, propelled by a robust stock market and 2.4% economic growth in 2025. Chalerm Yoovidhya and family, owners of Red Bull, retained the top spot for the third consecutive year with a $47 billion fortune. The Chearavanont brothers secured second place
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