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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * * "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th * The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv  more
ACLU of Georgia Files Legal Claim Against ICE on Behalf of Georgia Father Detained in Inhumane Conditions
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release: * * * ACLU of Georgia Files Legal Claim Against ICE on Behalf of Georgia Father Detained in Inhumane Conditions Claims filed across 17 states and Washington D.C. under the Federal Tort Claims Act seek justice for citizens and noncitizens alike harmed by federal immigration agents and accountability for the Trump administration's violent and lawless agenda. - The American Civil Liber  more
AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 28 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown-led coalition blocks federal cuts to school mental health grants * A U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order on Monday that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. The order in the case led by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 14 state attorne  more
AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures Temporary Restraining Order Preventing Cuts to Federal Mental Health Grants * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured a temporary restraining order (PDF) blocking the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved mental health grants. Attorney General Nessel and a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit against the  more
Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 28 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson pushes federal government to strengthen "Know Your Customer" rules in effort to combat illegal robocalls * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from usin  more
Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Coalition Opposing Federal Proposal to Fast-Track Natural Gas Pipeline Projects * Coalition urges Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to withdraw proposed rule that would weaken environmental review and consumer protections OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in opposing the Federal Energy Re  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Fight to Combat Illegal Robocalls * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general today urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications network to make illegal robocalls. KYC rules require ph  more
Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls
ALBANY, New York, July 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Stop Illegal Robocalls * July 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from making illegal ro  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Leads Bipartisan AGs Pushing Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * RALEIGH-Attorney General Jeff Jackson is leading a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers fro  more
Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SALEM, Oregon, July 28 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Pushes for Stronger Rules to Combat Illegal Robocalls * #Last year, Americans received more than 29.6 billion scam robocalls and texts and lost nearly $2 billion to these scams At best, robocalls are a growing and persistent nuisance. At worst, they're the source of scams that steal millions of dollars from unsuspecting victims. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfie  more
Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 29 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Attorney General William Tong announced today that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.  The order in the case joined by Attorney General To  more
Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong and a bipartisan coalition 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from  more
Del. A.G. Jennings Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
DOVER, Delaware, July 30 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced that she has 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 complyi  more
DSCC Vice Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Lays Out Democrats' Clear Path to the Senate Majority With Less Than 100 Days Until the Midterms
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DSCC Vice Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Lays Out Democrats' Clear Path to the Senate Majority With Less Than 100 Days Until the Midterms DSCC Vice-Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester: "One of the reasons why we see wins across the country throughout this past year is because we're focused on the issues that affect the local" As Senate Democrats' path back to the majority becomes "cleare  more
Fisher Phillips Adds Higher-Education Focused Employment Partner Brittany Swett and Associate Jessica O'Rourke-Suchoff in Portland, Maine
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 27 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Fisher Phillips Adds Higher-Education Focused Employment Partner Brittany Swett and Associate Jessica O'Rourke-Suchoff in Portland, Maine Fisher Phillips, an international labor and employment law firm representing employers, is pleased to announce that partner Brittany "Britt" Swett and associate Jessica O'Rourke-Suchoff have joined the firm in its growing Portland, Maine office. Britt focuses her prac  more
Grassley, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Successful CFTC Whistleblower Program
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley, Fetterman Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Successful CFTC Whistleblower Program * WASHINGTON - Sens. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) introduced the CFTC Whistleblower Protection and Program Improvement Act of 2026 to provide long-term stability to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) whistleblower program, strengthen protections for whistleblowers and   more
Law Introduced by Maine State Sen. Rafferty to Protect Student Athletes Takes Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk: * * * New law introduced by Sen. Rafferty to protect student athletes takes effect Today, a new law introduced by Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature last year. LD 587, "An Act to Require School Boards to Adopt a Policy on Automated External Defibrillator Access at School-sponsored Ath  more
Laws by Maine State Sen. Curry to Address Housing Shortage, Strengthen Firefighter Training Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast: * * * New laws by Sen. Curry to address housing shortage, strengthen firefighter training take effect Today, five new laws introduced by Sen. Chip Curry, D-Belfast, took effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. Four of the laws address different barriers contributing to Maine's shortage of affordable housing, while a fift  more
Laws Championed by Maine State Sen. Pierce to Increase Teacher Salaries, Strengthen Public Safety and Support Conservation Efforts Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth: * * * New laws championed by Sen. Pierce to increase teacher salaries, strengthen public safety and support conservation efforts take effect Today, July 29, new laws championed by Senate Majority Leader Teresa S. Pierce, D-Falmouth, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. LD 2003, sponsored by Sen. Pierce, will upgrad  more
Laws Introduced by Maine State Sen. Bailey Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco: * * * New laws introduced by Sen. Bailey take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Donna Bailey, D-Saco, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. * LD 784, "An Act to Create a Rebuttable Presumption Related to Specialized Risk Screening for First Responders," gives firefighters and police officers a tool to  more
Laws Introduced by Maine State Sen. Hickman Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Craig Hickman, D-Winthrop: * * * New laws introduced by Senator Hickman take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Hickman, D-Winthrop, go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: * LD 14, "An Act to Provide Indigenous Peoples Free Access to State Parks" * LD 1343, "An Act to Protect the Right to Harvest Fish and Wildlife"  more
Laws Introduced by Maine State Sen. Reny Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * New laws introduced by Sen. Reny take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, will go into effect after being passed by the 132nd Legislature. * LD 697, "An Act to Direct the Maine Prescription Drug Affordability Board to Assess Strategies to Reduce Prescription Drug Costs and to Take Steps to Implement Reference-based Pricin  more
Laws Introduced by Maine State Sen. Talbot Ross Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland: * * * New laws introduced by Sen. Talbot Ross take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Rachel Talbot Ross, D-Portland, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. * LD 395, "Resolve, Establishing the Working Group to Develop Recommendations for Extending Federal Beneficial Laws to the Wabanaki N  more
Laws Introduced by Maine State Sen. Tepler to Reduce Household Utility Costs and Establish Battery Stewardship Program Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham: * * * New laws introduced by Sen. Tepler to reduce household utility costs and establish battery stewardship program take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: * LD 474, "An Act to Establish a Stewardship Program for Primary an  more
Laws Sponsored by Maine State Sen. Ingwersen Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Biddeford: * * * New laws sponsored by Sen. Ingwersen take effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Henry Ingwersen, D-Biddeford, went into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. * LD 468, "An Act to Address Food Insecurity by Helping Maine Residents Access Locally Produced Food," removes barriers for people to access nut  more
Maine Delegation Calls on DEA to Clarify Rule Threatening Maine EMS Providers with New Costs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Maine Delegation Calls on DEA to Clarify Rule Threatening Maine EMS Providers with New Costs * U.S. Senators Susan Collins and Angus King (I-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME-01) and Jared Golden (D-ME-02) are calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to quickly clarify federal guidance that is threatening Maine emergency medical services (EMS) agencies with new costs.   more
Maine Delegation Calls on DEA to Clarify Rule Threatening Maine EMS Providers with New Costs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Maine Delegation Calls on DEA to Clarify Rule Threatening Maine EMS Providers with New Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Angus King (I-ME) and Susan Collins (R-ME) and Representatives Chellie Pingree (D-ME) and Jared Golden (D-ME) are calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to quickly clarify federal guidance that is threatening Maine emergency medical service (EMS) agenci  more
Maine Law Expands 3 + 3 Program With College of the Atlantic Partnership
PORTLAND, Maine, July 30 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Maine Law Expands 3 + 3 Program with College of the Atlantic Partnership As part of its ongoing efforts to grow Maine's in-demand attorney workforce and increase access to justice, the University of Maine School of Law (Maine Law) has entered into an agreement allowing students at the College of the Atlantic (COA) to begin law school during their senior year. This new partnership between Maine   more
Maine State Rep. Cluchey Law to Protect and Expand Access to Vaccines in State Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Cluchey law to protect and expand access to vaccines in Maine goes into effect A bill sponsored by Rep. Sally Cluchey, D-Bowdoinham, that will protect and expand access to vaccines in Maine goes into effect today. LD 2071 decouples Maine's vaccine policy from federal CDC guidance by allowing all vaccines that are FDA-licensed and that are consistent with the recommendations of the   more
Maine State Rep. Eaton Laws Go Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Eaton laws go into effect A bill to provide funding for the redevelopment of the former Island Nursing Home, now known as HomePort, into affordable senior housing, sponsored by Rep. Holly Eaton, D-Deer Isle, went into effect on July 29. "I am grateful to my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for supporting our community through the funding in this bill," said Eaton. "Senior housing in Hancock Co  more
Maine State Rep. Kuhn-Led Legislation Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Kuhn-led legislation goes into effect Several key pieces of legislation sponsored by Rep. Amy Kuhn, D-Falmouth, will go into effect today. "It seems that with every headline, there is nothing but amplifies the chaos and disarray happening within our federal government," said Kuhn. "It can be hard not to feel overwhelmed, but that's in such uncertain times. That is why I prioritized  more
Maine State Rep. McCabe Bill to Strengthen Cybersecurity at State Hospitals Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * McCabe bill to strengthen cybersecurity at Maine hospitals goes into effect A bill sponsored by Rep. Julie McCabe, D-Lewiston, that will help prevent cybersecurity attacks on Maine hospitals and ensure continuity of patient care when future cyberattacks occur, goes into effect today. As amended, LD 2103 will require Maine hospitals to adopt a cybersecurity plan consistent with best  more
Maine State Rep. Murphy Applauds Slate of Education Measures Going Into Effect Today
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Murphy applauds slate of education measures going into effect today Five key measures supported by Rep. Kelly Murphy, D-Scarborough, House chair of the Legislature's Education and Cultural Affairs Committee, will go into effect today. Together, the new laws aim to strengthen K-12 education in Maine by banning the use of cell phones during the school day, backfilling lost federal fu  more
Maine State Rep. O'Halloran-Supported Affordability Measures Go Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * O'Halloran-supported affordability measures go into effect Several new laws supported by Rep. Dani O'Halloran, D-Brewer, that aim to provide meaningful financial relief to Maine families, seniors and others struggling with the rising cost of everyday expenses go into effect today. "Whether I'm talking with families at the grocery store, seniors living on fixed incomes or small busi  more
Maine State Rep. Webb Bill to Create Clean Energy Database Goes Into Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Webb bill to create clean energy database goes into effect Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kilton Webb, D-Durham, that will create a clean, renewable energy construction project database to help better identify current energy trends will go into effect today. The Governor's Energy Office, along with the Public Utilities Commission, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Depa  more
Maine State Sen. Beebe-Center Celebrates New Laws Taking Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland: * * * Sen. Beebe-Center celebrates new laws taking effect Today, Sen. Pinny Beebe-Center, D-Rockland, is celebrating new laws taking effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: * LD 2224, "An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction," which will make housing more affordable for Maine people by   more
Maine State Sen. Brenner Celebrates New Healthcare, Climate Laws Taking Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough: * * * Sen. Brenner celebrates new healthcare, climate laws taking effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Stacy Brenner, D-Scarborough, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet Mills earlier this year. * LD 582, "An Act to Require Health Insurance Carriers to Provide Coverage for Blood Testing for Per  more
Maine State Sen. Carney Announces Second Session Laws Taking Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth: * * * Sen. Carney announces second session laws taking effect Today, new laws introduced by Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, took effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet T. Mills earlier this year. * LD 1444, "An Act to Clarify the Application of Finch v. U.S. Bank, N.A.," helps keep Mainers in their h  more
Maine State Sen. Duson Laws Strengthening Tenants' Rights, Establishing Statewide SAFE Kit System and Boosting Ocean Economy Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Jill Duson, D-Portland: * * * New Sen. Duson laws strengthening tenants' rights, establishing statewide SAFE Kit system and boosting ocean economy take effect Today, July 29, new laws championed by Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson, D-Portland, will go into effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. LD 2176, "An Act to Safeguard Person  more
Maine State Sen. Lawrence Celebrates New Laws Taking Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot: * * * Sen. Lawrence celebrates new laws taking effect Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, is celebrating new laws taking effect today, July 29, after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year, including: * LD 2224, "An Act to Reduce Certain Costs Associated with Residential Construction," which will make housing more affordable for Maine people by cutting unn  more
Maine State Sen. Nangle Laws to Support Veterans, Trafficking Survivors, Clean Water and Crisis Services Take Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham: * * * New Nangle laws to support veterans, trafficking survivors, clean water and crisis services take effect Today, four new laws introduced by Sen. Tim Nangle, D-Windham, took effect after being passed by the Legislature earlier this year. * LD 2135, "An Act to Provide Funding to Keep Maine Veterans Housed," establishes the Veterans Housing   more
Maine State Sen. Rotundo Celebrates New Laws Taking Effect
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on July 29, 2026, on behalf of Maine State Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston: * * * Sen. Rotundo celebrates new laws taking effect Today, the 2026 supplemental budget takes effect after being passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Janet T. Mills earlier this year. As Senate chair of the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee, Sen. Peggy Rotundo, D-Lewiston, is celebrating investments in critical program  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Pushes Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules in Effort to Combat Illegal Robocalls Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general, is pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scam  more
Pingree Backs Scarborough Town Council's Call for Federal Review of ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Backs Scarborough Town Council's Call for Federal Review of ICE Facility * Ahead of the Scarborough Town Council's special meeting Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent the Council a letter supporting their proclamation calling for a federal review of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at 40 Manson Libby Road. In the letter, Pingree urged t  more
Sen. Collins Announces State Department to Restore Full Contribution to GAVI
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, chairwoman of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Sen. Collins Announces State Department to Restore Full Contribution to GAVI U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Chair of the Appropriations Committee, announced today that the State Department will contribute the $600 million appropriated in FY25 and FY26 to replenish U.S. funding to GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance. "It is welcome news  more
Senator Coons, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Initiate Congressional Action to Save Social Security
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSxrep) -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Coons, Durbin, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to initiate congressional action to save Social Security U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Bill Cassidy (D-La.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Angus King (I-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) introduced the Protecting Retirement and Maintaining Income Security for Ev  more
Slate of Labor Laws Sponsored by Maine State Rep. Roeder Go Into Effect Today
AUGUSTA, Maine, July 30 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Slate of labor laws sponsored by Roeder go into effect today Three key pieces of labor legislation, sponsored by Rep. Amy Roeder, D-Bangor, will go into effect today. Roeder, who is the House chair of the Legislature's Labor Committee, successfully sponsored eight bills, now law, over the last two years. LD 54 requires that employers with more than 10 employees must include a pay r  more
University of Wyoming Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning This spring, students in the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources' Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) Program's capstone course completed a series of applied research reports to help Wyoming communities, agencies and businesses make informed de  more
Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School: PhD Student Leads Publication of Study on Housing Experiences of Transgender Older Adults
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * PhD student leads publication of study on housing experiences of transgender older adults Myra Lopez Hilary Thibodeau, a social work doctoral student at the Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis, is the lead and corresponding author of a newly published study examining how transgender older adults describe experiences of housing precarity and i  more
Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers
ORONO, Maine, July 28 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * Wood-based foam designed by UMaine student offers safer, less wasteful alternative to plastic insulation in coolers * For beverage coolers to keep drinks cold on a hot summer day, manufacturers rely on polyurethane foam, which is made from raw chemicals that are hazardous to handle before processing. To reduce health and environmental risks associated with this material, a University of Maine graduate s  more