Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Colorado
19 House Members Oppose ATF Proposed Rules That Weaken Federal Firearms Safeguards and Increase Public Safety Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 29, 2026
The Honorable Robert Cekada
Director
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives
99 New York Avenue, NE
Washington, DC 20226
Dear Director Cekada:
As Democratic Members of the House Committee on the Judiciary, we write to express our opposition to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Expl
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2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
DIAMOND BAR, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The Specialty Equipment Market Association posted the following news release:
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2026 SEMA SCHOLARSHIP AND LOAN FORGIVENESS AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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\-SEMA awards $100,000 to students and recent graduates pursuing careers in the automotive industry -
DIAMOND BAR, Calif. (Aug. 4, 2026) - The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the winners of the SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund, which helps students pur
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47 U.S. Senators Demand Rescission of Proposed OMB Rule Expanding Presidential Control Over Federal Grants
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 1, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20503
Dear Director Vought:
We write to express our strong opposition to your proposed regulation on federal financial assistance (Fed. Reg. Vol. 91, No. 103, Friday May 29, 2026) and to insist you resc
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A new path for emerging artists
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 4 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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A new path for emerging artists
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When David Politzer, director of the School of Art and Design (SoA+D), arrived at NAU four years ago, the first SoA+D/Grand Canyon Alumni exhibition had already been scheduled. After its success, Politzer met with Clover Morell, who at the time was the new director of residency, and together, they worked on making the joint exhibition an annual event. This venture has
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AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
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In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs.
The case challenges the Administration's recent de
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private inform
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase t
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information (PDF) of millions of families r
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent
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AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
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#AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. Th
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AJC Names Kimberley Plotnik as Los Angeles Regional Director
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC Names Kimberley Plotnik as Los Angeles Regional Director
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American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has named Kimberley Plotnik as Director of its Los Angeles regional office.
"Kimberley's deep community relationships and record of exceptional leadership will enable her to advance AJC's mission in Southern California and througho
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America First Legal Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Teacher's Challenge to School District's "Gender Ideology" Mandate
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release:
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America First Legal Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Teacher's Challenge to School District's "Gender Ideology" Mandate
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America First Legal (AFL) has filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear Polk v. Montgomery County Public Schools, et al, a case involving a Christian substitute teacher who was told she must follow Montgomery County Publi
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America Outdoors Association Urges Codification of Binding Forest Service Permit Provisions to Ensure Stability and Compliance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
Re: Comments of America Outdoors Association and the Undersigned Outfitter and Guide Organizations on the Proposed Rule, "Organization, Functions, and Procedures; Public Notice and Comment for Standards, Criteria, and Guidance Applicable to Fo
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Arapahoe Community College Foundation Receives $225K From Reisher Scholars Program
LITTLETON, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Arapahoe Community College issued the following news:
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ACC Foundation Receives $225K from Reisher Scholars Program
Author: Jeff Duggan
The Arapahoe Community College (ACC) Foundation has received a $225,000 grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of an initiative to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Reisher program.
The grant is part of a statewide investment by the Reisher Scholars Program recognizing colleges and u
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
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Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community E
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
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Attorney General Clark participated in a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and preserve the role of state
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of familie
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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#Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families
Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him.
Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces Settlement with Eight Opioid Manufacturers
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Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers has finalized Nebraska's settlement with eight generic opioid manufacturers for their role in contributing to the opioid epidemic in Nebraska. Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of state attorneys general in reaching this settlement, which will provi
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive pri
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
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Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a multistate state coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration b
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Press Releases
Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
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Press Releases
AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful
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Bennet Joins Legislation to Hold Putin Accountable for Religious Persecution in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Joins Legislation to Hold Putin Accountable for Religious Persecution in Ukraine
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Washington, D.C-Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined the Countering Russia's War on Faith Act, bipartisan, bicameral legislation to expose and punish Russia's systematic persecution of religious communities in Ukraine, including territory Rus
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Bennet, Murray, Heinrich, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted Energy Projects
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Murray, Heinrich, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Restore Funding for Illegally Canceled and Politically Targeted Energy Projects
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, ranking member of the Finance subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure, joined U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-Wash.), Vice Chair of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee,
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announced the Deployment of Additional Firefighting Resources and Specialized Personnel to Washington and Oregon
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announced the deployment of additional firefighting resources and specialized personnel to Washington and Oregon
California is stepping up across the West to help our neighbors to battle historic wildfires
What you need to know: Under Governor Newsom's leadership, California is deploying more firefighters and resources to both Oregon and Washington, help
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Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release:
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Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council
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Aug. 4, 2026
CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council.
The Agricultural Advisory Council
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Center for Democracy & Technology Urges FTC to Rescind Policy Statement on Artificial Intelligence Accuracy and Steering
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted electronically
Re: Comment on Federal Trade Commission AI Policy Statement; Matter No. P264200
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) respectfully submits these comments in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC
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Coloradans Facing Skyrocketing Premiums Thanks to Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Coloradans Facing Skyrocketing Premiums Thanks to Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank
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Last year, vulnerable Republicans Gabe Evans and Jeff Crank cast a key vote against extending ACA tax credits - forcing Coloradans to pay skyrocketing premiums or drop health care coverage altogether. Already this year, Coloradans have seen their premiums rise 22%, with rates expected to go up another 11%
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Colorado Education Association Issues Commentary: A.C.E. Fellows Growing and Building Power Together
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following commentary by communications program coordinator Sydney Breakfield:
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A.C.E. Fellows Growing and Building Power Together
The CEA Advocacy, Civil Rights, and Equity (A.C.E.) Fellowship wrapped up its third year, and 2025-2026 was its biggest yet. The fellowship was created to support educators of color in Colorado. Over time, it has grown from a small program into something much larger:a community where edu
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Colorado Education Association Issues Commentary: Stronger in Union - How Sheridan Educators Held the Line and Won
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following commentary by Director of Digital Communications Sydney Slifka:
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Stronger in Union: How Sheridan Educators Held the Line and Won
For more than 50 years, Sheridan educators had a collective bargaining agreement that gave them a voice in their work and a way to advocate for students. But when district leaders decided to no longer honor that longstanding agreement, members of the Sheridan Educators Associati
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Colorado Mesa University Receives $2.5 Million Grant from The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
GRAND JUNCTION, Colorado, Aug. 4 -- Colorado Mesa University posted the following news:
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Colorado Mesa University Receives $2.5 Million Grant from The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
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#Award celebrates 25 years of the program and expands scholarship access for CMU students
GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. -Colorado Mesa University announced today it has received a $2.5 million grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of a landmark $25 million initiat
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CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN BOEBERT'S OFFICE RELEASES AUGUST STAFF HOSTED MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Lauren Boebert, R-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSWOMAN LAUREN BOEBERT'S OFFICE RELEASES AUGUST STAFF HOSTED MOBILE OFFICE HOURS
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Highlands Ranch, CO \- Congresswoman Lauren Boebert's Office announced staff hosted Mobile Office Hours in the coming weeks.
Congresswoman Boebert stated: "Our Congressional Staff Hosted Mobile Office Hours provide an opportunity for constituents in remote parts of the 4th District to get the assistance they
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:"
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Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones
Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be mo
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Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Hike Health Insurance Prices and Undermine ACA
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermine
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DePauw Board of Trustees Elects New Members
GREENCASTLE, Indiana, Aug. 3 -- DePauw University posted the following news:
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DePauw Board of Trustees Elects New Members
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The DePauw Board of Trustees has chosen six new members to begin terms of service in October. Each new trustee brings a proven record of leadership and a strong commitment to the values of the university. The newly elected members include Stephanie Braming '92, Thom Jackson '82, Jim Rechtin '93, Amy Weisenbach '98, Nichole Wilson '99 and young alumni trustee Jenna
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DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Sensitive Colorado Voter Information Dismissed; Statement From Secretary of State Jena Griswold
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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DOJ Lawsuit Seeking Sensitive Colorado Voter Information Dismissed; Statement from Secretary of State Jena Griswold
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice lost its case against Secretary Griswold seeking unredacted sensitive voter rolls from Colorado.
Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has issued the following statement:
"Trump and his DOJ are attacking elections and d
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Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 5 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Aviation Maintenance SkillBridge Program Celebrates 1,000th Graduate
Author: Seth Robbins
Brandon Arthur spent years in the Army working on Apache helicopters, removing rotor systems, repairing engines and testing systems. Looking to apply his extensive knowledge to the civilian aviation world, he enrolled in Embry Riddle's Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) SkillBridge Pro
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EPIC Urges FTC to Withdraw Policy Statement Discouraging Compliance With State Artificial Intelligence Laws
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
Re: Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems
Matter No. P264200
July 31, 2026
I. Introduction
The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments1 in response to the
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FCC Orders Modern Holdings to Shut Down Electronic Billboards Over Wireless Interference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Federal Communications Commission ordered Modern Holdings LLC on Aug. 4, 2026, to immediately stop operating electronic billboards at its Denver, Colorado business site after determining the digital displays continue to cause harmful radio frequency interference to a licensed wireless communications network.
The action, issued under the title Electronic Billboards Causing Harmful Interference to Wireless Communications and Unauthorized Operation (EB-FIELDWR-22-00033267
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FWD.us Condemns Proposed DHS Rule to Restrict Discretionary Employment Authorization and Target DACA Recipients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 4, 2026
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services, Office of Policy & Strategy
Regulatory Coordination Division
Re: USCIS-2026-0067-0001. Comments in Response to: Clarification of Discretionary Employment Authorization for Certain Aliens
FWD.us submits this comment to express our s
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and bus
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Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrate Colorado's Role in Historic Successful Artemis II Lunar Mission at Red Rocks
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera Celebrate Colorado's Role in Historic Successful Artemis II Lunar Mission at Red Rocks
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MORRISON \- Today, Governor Polis and Lt. Governor Primavera joined many Colorado aerospace companies to celebrate the successful Artemis II Lunar Mission and Colorado's major contributions to that success. The mission, which lifted off from Kennedy Space Center at
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting
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OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year.
Moore Elected National Governors A
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Husted Leads Bill to Help Ohioans Afford Their First Home
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Husted leads bill to help Ohioans afford their first home
Sens. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) and Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) today introduced the First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act. This bill would help first-time homebuyers by allowing them to put unused college savings toward a down payment.
The First-Time Homebuyer Empowerment Act would allow people to transfer up to $35,000 in leftover college s
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Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law Urge FTC to Withdraw AI Policy Statement Citing Bias and Consumer Harm Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2026
Andrew Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20580
Submitted via Regulations.gov
RE: AI Policy Statement, Matter No. P264200
Dear Chairman Ferguson,
On behalf of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, a nonpartisan, nonprofit civil rights organiz
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League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center Celebrate Victory as Court Blocks USCIS Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Campaign Legal Center:
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League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center Celebrate Victory as Court Blocks USCIS Rule
Today, the District Court of Maryland temporarily blocked a US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rule that prevented nonpartisan civic engagement groups from registering new US citizens to vote at administrative naturalization ceremonies. The Court's preliminar
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers 17,493-Square-Foot Retail Center in Johnstown, Colorado
ENCINO, California, Aug. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers 17,493-Square-Foot Retail Center in Johnstown, Colorado
JOHNSTOWN, Colo.-- Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Ironwood Shops, a 17,493-square-foot, healthcare-anchored retail center in Johnstown, Colorado.
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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Md. A.G. Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules an
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Mines metallurgists turning waste into valuable critical minerals
GOLDEN, Colorado, Aug. 4 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news:
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Mines metallurgists turning waste into valuable critical minerals
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One of the biggest challenges in the U.S. critical minerals supply chain is in recovering valuable materials not only from traditional sources but also from resources that have already been mined.
Colorado School of Mines metallurgists are leading the way with creative new recovery and recycling methods, developing innovations in retrievi
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful
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National Jewish Health recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Hospital in Pulmonology for the 30th Consecutive Year
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 [Category: Health Care] -- National Jewish Health, a respiratory hospital, issued the following news release:
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National Jewish Health recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Top Hospital in Pulmonology for the 30th Consecutive Year
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DENVER- National Jewish Health has been named a top hospital in the pulmonology and lung surgery category by U.S. News & World Report on its 2026-27 list of best hospitals in the nation. This marks the 30th consecutive year that
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Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Nobel Prizewinner in Chemistry to speak on pioneering work in developing new enzymes
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The University of Notre Dame Carrier Medalist for 2026, Frances H. Arnold, will share her lecture, "Innovation by Evolution," on Monday, Sept. 14 in Jordan Hall of Science.
One of the recipients of the 2018 Nobel Prize in Chemistry, Arnold is the Linus Pauling Professor of Chemical Engineering, Bioengineering, and
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
Today's lawsuit challenges the Admini
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of
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Radical Pause Invites UCCS to Rediscover the Value of Stillness in an Always-on World
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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Radical Pause invites UCCS to rediscover the value of stillness in an always-on world
In a culture that celebrates constant productivity, notifications and optimization, doing nothing can feel almost impossible. Joseph Kuzma, Ph.D., teaching professor of philosophy in the College of Letters, Arts & Sciences (LAS), believes that challenge is worth confronting.
"Radical Pause: The UCCS Sti
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Rep. Shontel Brown Reaffirms Support for American Sugar Production, Leveling the Playing Field
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 3 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release:
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Rep. Shontel Brown Reaffirms Support for American Sugar Production, Leveling the Playing Field
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VAIL, CO - Rep. Shontel Brown (D-OH-11), Vice Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee, addressed sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and industry representatives as they opened the 41st International Sweetener Symposium today in Colorado.
The global sugar market is on
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee:
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Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families
June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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UCCS Receives $2.25 Million Grant From The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS receives $2.25 million grant from The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program
On August 3, UCCS received a $2.25 million grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary of the program. The funds will be directed to UCCS students over the next two academic years.
The grant is part of a st
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University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography: Ancient Marine Life May Be Hiding In Antarctica's Blood Falls
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news:
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Ancient Marine Life May Be Hiding In Antarctica's Blood Falls
New research suggests Blood Falls preserves biological clues to Antarctica's past
Author: Matthew LaPointe
Blood Falls has long been one of Antarctica's strangest landmarks: a red-stained outflow that spills from the face of Taylor Glacier into the cold, dry landscape of the McMurdo
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USDA Deputy Secretary Details Trump Administration Work to Put American Farmers, Workers First
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- The American Sugar Alliance issued the following news release:
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USDA Deputy Secretary Details Trump Administration Work to Put American Farmers, Workers First
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VAIL, CO - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Stephen Alexander Vaden emphasized President Donald Trump's continued commitment to putting American farmers and workers first in a keynote address yesterday at the International Sweetener Symposium.
"We put
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Vermont Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Privacy Regulators to Strengthen Data Privacy Efforts
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Vermont Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Privacy Regulators to Strengthen Data Privacy Efforts
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Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont has joined the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, a bipartisan coalition of state privacy regulators and attorneys general partnering to implement and enforce consumer privacy laws across the country. The consortium was created so p
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Vice President Mike Pence to Join Colorado Christian University as Visiting Faculty Member
LAKEWOOD, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- Colorado Christian University issued the following news:
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Vice President Mike Pence to Join CCU as Visiting Faculty Member
Pence will teach courses, engage with students and faculty, and contribute to CCU's study of democracy, leadership, public policy, and faith.
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Mike Pence, the 48th Vice President of the United States, is joining the faculty at Colorado Christian University, bringing his experience of high-level government directly into the classroom.
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Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms
"[P]etitioners' attempt to overwrite Congress's legislative choices under a novel presumption in favor of preemption would undermine long
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service
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MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 4, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and families on Thursday, Sept. 10 through Saturday, Sept. 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities.
Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in Min
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