News Tipoffs - Vermont Editors
AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, AG C
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that st
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial over
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Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Affordability, Challenges Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Medicaid Payments to Healthcare Providers
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Affordability, Challenges Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Medicaid Payments to Healthcare Providers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Me
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June,
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
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July 21, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
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In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N
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Curtis Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT) today applauded the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee passage of the bipartisan Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act, legislation that would improve the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) type certification process for American Advanc
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Governor Phil Scott Announces 144 Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 22 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Governor Phil Scott Announces 144 Appointments to State Boards and Commissions
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott's office today announced a range of appointments made in the second quarter of 2026.
Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and communities. The Governor's office is currently solicit
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Governor Phil Scott Appoints Retired Major General Greg Knight as Special Advisor
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 22 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Governor Phil Scott Appoints Retired Major General Greg Knight as Special Advisor
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of retired Major General Greg Knight as a Special Advisor to the Governor, a temporary position focused on advancing several high-priority initiatives related to public safety, veterans, emergency preparedness, civic engagement, and intergov
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
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ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks t
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Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture.
The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Bro
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Sanders Bill to Require Warning Labels on Ultraprocessed Foods & Ban Junk Food Ads for Kids Advances in Committee
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Sanders Bill to Require Warning Labels on Ultraprocessed Foods & Ban Junk Food Ads for Kids Advances in Committee
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today applauded the committee voting 12-10 in a bipartisan manner to advance his legislation to take on the greed of the food and beverage industry and
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Senator Marshall's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act Passes Senate HELP Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Senator Marshall's Patients Deserve Price Tags Act Passes Senate HELP Committee
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Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) released the following statement after his and Senator John Hickenlooper's (D-Colorado) bipartisan Patients Deserve Price Tags Act passed the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) with overwhelming bipartisan support, marking
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Statement from Governor Phil Scott
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 22 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Statement from Governor Phil Scott
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Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today issued the following statement:
"My feelings on punitive tariffs imposed on Canada have not changed over the last two years and are simply a bad idea that will lead to increased costs on Vermonters. As I've said before, this added burden would create real challenges for our residents and businesses who are alre
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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Welch Questions Trade Rep on Tariffs and Trade War Chaos: "People just don't know what to count on. It's hurting us badly."
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Questions Trade Rep on Tariffs and Trade War Chaos: "People just don't know what to count on. It's hurting us badly."
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today questioned U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer on the Trump Administration's reckless trade war and tariff policies, which have arbitrarily hurt Vermont small busines
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Welch Shares New Data Showing Families in Vermont Have Been Forced to Pay $3,700+ More Because of Trump's Reckless Economic Policies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch Shares New Data Showing Families in Vermont Have Been Forced to Pay $3,700+ More Because of Trump's Reckless Economic Policies
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) shows Vermont households have been forced to spend at least $3,700 more on everyday essentials because of the Trump Administration's reckless economic policies.
Democrats on the Joint Economic Com
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Welch's Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch's Bipartisan Bill to Support Next Generation of American Aviation Advances Out of Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) today joined U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) in celebrating the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee's advancement of their bipartisan bill, the Aviation Innovation and Global Competitiveness Act. The Senators' legislation would impro
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony dise
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