LANSING, Michigan, July 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Calls on Federal Regulators to Deny Banking Charters for High-Risk or Predatory Financial Technology Companies * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in sending a letter (PDF) to federal banking regulators raising concerns about granting national banking charters to financial technology companies, often referred to as fin  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 19 -- The California Employment Development Department issued the following news: * * * California's Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.2% in June This month marks the lowest unemployment rate since May of 2024 Important Note: The employment data for the month of June 2026 comes from the survey week that included June 17. The release date for July 2026 data is scheduled for release on August 21. - California's unemployment rate dropped to 5.2 percent1 in June, as the  more

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release: * * * How Much is the Lombardo-Trump Economy Costing Nevadans This Week? * KTNV : Las Vegas tourism drop hits small businesses as visitor spending falls $4.3 billion Las Vegas Review-Journal : Vegas rents have risen almost 20% faster than LA rents since 2019, report says Welcome back to your weekly rundown of the damage the Lombardo-Trump economy is doing to Nevada -from driving up costs to leavi  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 13 -- The Pool and Hot Tub Alliance (formerly the Association of Pool and Spa Professionals) issued the following news release: * * * Pool & Hot Tub Alliance Announces 2026 Dr. R. Neil Lowry Grant Recipient City of Ocala Recreation & Parks to expand water safety education and swim lesson programs - The Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), the trade association representing the swimming pool, hot tub, and spa industry, is pleased to announce the recipient of the 2026 Dr  more