Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Delaware Editors

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Advancement professionals gather at Ursinus for Fourth Annual Philly Fundraising Conference
COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Advancement professionals gather at Ursinus for Fourth Annual Philly Fundraising Conference * On July 15, Philadelphia-area advancement professionals spent the day at Ursinus College for the 2026 Philly Annual Fundraising Conference, a day-long professional development event for advancement staff, nonprofit leaders, and marketing and communications professionals. Now in its fourth year at Ursinus Colleg  more
AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 23 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding * The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration's political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a l  more
AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 23 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions On Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into com  more
AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
LANSING, Michigan, July 23 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hyd  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to artific  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 25 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds--to coerce states into complying with the administration  more
As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * As Measles Cases Hit 35-Year Record High, Reed Slams Trump Admin. for Negligence & Urges Parents to Check with Their Pediatricians About Measles Vaccine * PROVIDENCE, RI - Cases of measles have already surged past last year's total and now stand at 2,295 -the highest level of measles in the U.S. in 35 years, according to Johns Hopkins University's U.S. measles tracker. So far this year, 93 percent  more
Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Alerts Vermonters to Potential Restitution In $29.6 Million Glenmark Generic Drug Settlement * Co nsumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs Between May 2009 and December 2019 May Qualify for Settlement Money Attorney General Charity Clark recently joined a coalition of 48 states and territories in announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Gl  more
Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 23 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds-to coerce states into complying with the Administration'  more
Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 23 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds -specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds -to coerce states into complying with   more
Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding * Press Releases Attorney General Tong Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal fund  more
Del. State Dept.: Division of Small Business Launches Office of Small Business Access, Announces Listening Tours in July and August
DOVER, Delaware, July 25 -- Delaware Department of State issued the following news: * * * Division of Small Business Launches Office of Small Business Access, Announces Listening Tours in July and August The Delaware Division of Small Business (DSB) launched the new Office of Small Business Access (OSBA), creating a single point of contact to help entrepreneurs navigate state government and connect with the resources they need to start, grow, and succeed. With the launch of OSBA, business own  more
Gibson Dunn Secures Complete Summary Judgment Victory for US WorldMeds Partners
LOS ANGELES, California, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Gibson Dunn Secures Complete Summary Judgment Victory for US WorldMeds Partners * Gibson Dunn secured a complete summary judgment victory for life sciences company US WorldMeds Partners, LLC, requiring Supernus Pharmaceuticals to pay the entire withheld milestone payment, together with contractual interest and attorneys' fees and costs -without discovery and on  more
Haynes & Boone: Halprin in Law360 - State High Courts Issue Top 2026 Specialty Insurance Rulings
DALLAS, Texas, July 24 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Halprin in Law360: State High Courts Issue Top 2026 Specialty Insurance Rulings Cyber threats continue to evolve, and a recent Delaware Supreme Court decision in Travelers Casualty and Surety Co. of America et al. v. Blackbaud Inc. highlights the ongoing challenges insurers and policyholders face following large-scale cyber incidents. Haynes Boone Partner Peter Halprin spoke with   more
Husted Joins Bill to Encourage Creation of Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Husted joins bill to encourage creation of small businesses Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sens. James Lankford (R-Okla.) and Chris Coons' (D-Del.) in introducing the bipartisan New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act to support individuals as they pursue small business ownership. The bill would strengthen the underutilized Self-Employment Assistance  more
N.C. State: Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 25 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Wearable Patch Vibrates When It Detects Environmental Hazards Researchers have created a wearable patch that can detect hazards in the environment - such as dangerous gases or heavy metals in water - and then notify wearers by vibrating against their skin. The researchers have also extended the work to create an "e-skin" for robotic devices, allowing robots to detect and avoid  more
National Association of Charitable Gift Planners 2027 National Board Members Elected
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 24 -- The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * National Association of Charitable Gift Planners 2027 National Board Members Elected The National Association of Charitable Gift Planners (CGP) is pleased to announce the 2027 class of Board of Directors. Six members were elected to the board to serve three-year terms beginning January 2027. The members were elected at the Assembly of Delegates durin  more
Senator Blunt Rochester Secures Wins for Nursing Workforce in HELP Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester Secures Wins for Nursing Workforce in HELP Committee Markup U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, today participated in Committee Executive Session to consider key health legislation. Senator Blunt Rochester offered portions of her National Nursing Workforce Center Act as amendments to t  more
Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, Colleagues Introduce Landmark Bipartisan Legislation With 60+ Cosponsors to Apply Greater Economic Pressure on Russian Oil
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Senator Coons, Blumenthal, Graham, colleagues introduce landmark bipartisan legislation with 60+ cosponsors to apply greater economic pressure on Russian oil Before he passed, Senator Lindsey Olin Graham (R-S.C.) championed an agreement with President Trump to employ critical sanctions against Russian allies - U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.),   more
Senators Blunt Rochester, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and Workforce
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Blunt Rochester, Sheehy Introduce Bill to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and Workforce U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), both members of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, introduced the bipartisan Expanding AI Voices Act, which codifies and expands the National Science Foundation's ExpandAI program to   more
Senators Coons, Budd Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Heighten Worldwide Nuclear Energy Cooperation
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Budd introduce bipartisan legislation to heighten worldwide nuclear energy cooperation U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Budd (R-N.C.) introduced the Foundational Infrastructure for Responsible Use of Small Modular Reactor Technology (FIRST) Act to codify the U.S. State Department's FIRST program advocating for the responsible deployment of civil nuclea  more
Statement: Senator Blunt Rochester Opposes Trump CDC Nominee
WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following statement on July 23, 2026: * * * STATEMENT: Senator Blunt Rochester Opposes Trump CDC Nominee U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) today released the following statement announcing her opposition to President Trump's most recent nominee to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Dr. Erica Schwartz. "While qualified on paper, Dr. Schwartz did not convince me that she would prioritize   more
Tuskegee University Leader Highlights the Impact of Booker T. Washington on the Future of Philanthropy
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 25 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee leader highlights the impact of Booker T. Washington on the future of philanthropy Crystal Drake Tuskegee University's Renaissance Era continues to tap into ever-relevant founding principles to fuel its advancements goals. Earlier this month, Dr. A. L. Fleming, Chief Business Officer and Vice President of Development represented Tuskegee at The HBCU Philanthropy Symposium hosted by Delaware State  more
Va. A.G. Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 25 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 24, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. In the amicus brief, the coalition urges the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Cir  more