Public Policy Tipoffs Involving California
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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304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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304th Cyber Battalion supports cyber operations during Project Convergence Capstone 6
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FORT IRWIN, Calif. - Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve's 304th Cyber Battalion provided cyber operations support to the Joint Modernization Command exercise control network during Project Convergence Capstone 6 at Fort Irwin, California, from July 6-29, 2026.
Project Convergence Capstone 6, also known
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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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56 Former Judges Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Order That Could Disenfranchise Mail-in Voters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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56 Former Judges Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Order That Could Disenfranchise Mail-in Voters
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WASHINGTON -On August 3, 2026, 56 former state and federal judges filed an amicus brief in Trump v. California and Alabama v. California, urging the Supreme Court to reject the administration's attempt to revive mail-voting restrictions that would force states to overhaul election sys
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A legal system subject to moral critique and reconstruction: Marcela Prieto
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news:
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A legal system subject to moral critique and reconstruction: Marcela Prieto
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Marcela Prieto teaches criminal law, criminal procedure, and feminist theory, and her research examines the moral coherence and justification of international humanitarian law. She came to legal scholarship through a career prosecuting international crimes committed by the Pinochet dictators
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A New Model to Improve Resource Planning and Allocation
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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A New Model to Improve Resource Planning and Allocation
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As hurricane season approaches, emergency managers across coastal regions face a familiar and urgent question: how much is enough? Deciding how many truckloads of bottled water, ready-to-eat meals, and medical supplies to stockpile-and where to send them-can mean the difference between communities get
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ABA House Adopts Policies on Professional Independence, Legal Education, Law Enforcement at Annual Conference
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news:
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ABA House adopts policies on professional independence, legal education, law enforcement at Annual Conference
The American Bar Association House of Delegates adopted more than 40 policy matters on a wide variety of issues including the independence of the legal profession and judiciary, warrantless immigration searches and arrests, law enforcement protocols, law student recruitment, funding for Historic
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ADAO Announces Keynote Speakers for 21st Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
REDONDO BEACH, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release:
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ADAO Announces Keynote Speakers for 21st Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
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August 4, 2026
ADAO Announces Distinguished Keynote Speakers and Special Musical Guests for Its 21st Annual Asbestos Awareness and Prevention Conference
Leading experts, advocates, and honorees will gather for Academic Conference and Awards Dinner-in conjunction
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ADAO APPLAUDS SENATE'S HISTORIC BIPARTISAN REINTRODUCTION OF THE ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT OF 2026
REDONDO BEACH, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization posted the following news release:
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ADAO APPLAUDS SENATE'S HISTORIC BIPARTISAN REINTRODUCTION OF THE ALAN REINSTEIN BAN ASBESTOS NOW ACT OF 2026
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ADAO BLOG: Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and John Curtis (R-UT) Reintroduce the Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act
Senator Merkley's Press Release: Merkley, Curtis Announce Bipartisan Alan Reinstein Ban Asbestos Now Act of 2026
August 4, 202
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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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Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Home and Auto Insurance Partner of Team USA
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Allstate, a property and casualty insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Allstate Named Founding Partner of LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Official Home and Auto Insurance Partner of Team USA
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Partnership builds on more than 20 years of supporting college athletics and expands Allstate's commitment to all sports and all athletes from communities across America
Allstate to partner with NBCUniversal to s
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American Farm Bureau Federation: 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release:
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10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge
Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge.
"Farme
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Americans for Tax Reform: Democrat Socialist Francesca Hong - Wrong for Wisconsin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Jack Guidi and Jude Butler:
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Democrat Socialist Francesca Hong: Wrong for Wisconsin
In a shocking turn of events, Democrats in Wisconsin want to raise taxes.
Francesca Hong, a self-proclaimed Democrat Socialist and the leading Democrat Primary candidate for Governor in Wisconsin wants to increase the top flat tax rate to more than 17% in a foolish tax the rich scheme. Her proposal would c
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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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Arizona State University Center to Help Protect America's Agriculture Industry From Foreign Threats
TEMPE, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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New ASU center to help protect America's agriculture industry from foreign threats
Center for Agriculture and National Security dedicated to securing US food systems and strengthening national resilience
* ASU opens Center for Agriculture and National Security
* Center is dedicated to helping secure U.S. food systems
* Expert says U.S. food systems are vulnerable to attacks
By Scott Bordow
In 2022, Alicia
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Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve nutrition care specialists feed the fight at Fort Hunter Liggett
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. -
While Soldiers across Operation Bold Eagle 26 focused on training, security and medical readiness, one team began its mission long before sunrise, ensuring every Soldier and patient has the nutrition needed to perform at their best.
Army Reserve Nutrition Care Specialists, also kno
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Asian Law Caucus and 24 Civil Rights Groups Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Order Threatening Mail-In Ballots
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release:
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Asian Law Caucus and 24 civil rights groups urge Supreme Court to block Trump order threatening mail-in ballots
SAN FRANCISCO - Asian Law Caucus, Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund, Asian Americans Advancing Justice - Atlanta, Missouri Voter Protection Coalition, South Asian American Justice Collaborative, and Common Cause today filed an amicus brief in the United Stat
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Athleta and San Francisco Ballet Partner to Inspire Confidence and Connection Through Movement
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Athleta and San Francisco Ballet Partner to Inspire Confidence and Connection Through Movement
Two iconic Bay Area organizations come together to expand access to the arts in their shared hometown
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Athleta, a Gap Inc. (NYSE: GAP) brand and leader in women's performance and lifestyle apparel, today announced its partnership with San Fran
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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 Highlights Broad Success in Litigation to Defend California's People, Values, and Resources Against Attacks from the Trump Administration
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Highlights Broad Success in Litigation to Defend California's People, Values, and Resources Against Attacks from the Trump Administration
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Across 82 cases, Attorney General Bonta has protected an estimated $207 billion for California
SACRAMENTO -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the release of the California Department of Justice's (DOJ
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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 Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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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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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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Before Committee Vote, Sen. Schiff Lays Out Reasons Todd Blanche is Unfit to Serve as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Before Committee Vote, Sen. Schiff Lays Out Reasons Todd Blanche is Unfit to Serve as Attorney General
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Schiff: "He will never do what's best for the American people. He will only do what's best for Donald Trump, and you cannot leave someone like that as the nation's number one law enforcement official."
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) condemned the record of Acting Attorney
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Bentley Named a 2026 LinkedIn Top College for Career Success
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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Bentley Named a 2026 LinkedIn Top College for Career Success
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For the second consecutive year, LinkedIn has named Bentley University one of the 50 best colleges in the country for long-term career success.
Bentley lands at No. 28 on the 2026 LinkedIn Top Colleges list, placing ahead of Georgetown University, the University of Michigan and the University of Southern California. The relatively new ranking,
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Big Ideas Lab Podcast Explores STARMOC: LLNL's Mission Operations Center
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Big Ideas Lab podcast explores STARMOC: LLNL's mission operations center
From off-roading in rural Nevada to commuting during rush hour on the 405 in Los Angeles, the space domain has undergone a rapid transformation over the past five years. What began as a vast landscape with a few high-profile, large-scale missions is now a heavily trafficked orbital freewa
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Bourns Introduces CFG-A Series Wide-Terminal Metal Foil Current Sense Resistors for Automotive and High-Reliability Applications
RIVERSIDE, California, Aug. 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Bourns, a manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, issued the following news release:
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Bourns Introduces CFG-A Series Wide-Terminal Metal Foil Current Sense Resistors for Automotive and High-Reliability Applications
AEC-Q200-compliant 0508 and 0612 shunts deliver up to 2 W power density, low TCR, and wide-terminal heat spreading in compact automotive footprints
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Bourns today announced the release of the CF
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
WACO, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Buckeyes Start 2026 at No. 1 In US LBM Coaches Poll
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Ohio State is the preseason favorite to win the 2026 national title according to the coaches in the US LBM Coaches Poll. The Buckeyes will look to improve from their 12-2 record and quarterfinal playoff appearance from a year ago. Following Ohio State at No. 2 is Oregon. The Ducks ended the 2025 season ranked No. 4 with a 1
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Building Up the Valley's Learners, One UNLV Construction Project at a Time
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Building Up the Valley's Learners, One UNLV Construction Project at a Time
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From a drone's-eye view, the Maryland Parkway campus topography has transformed a bit in recent years, with even more changes on the way.
Branden Brumble is partly responsible for some of it.
"I've been on campus long enough in construction that I feel like I should have an honorary master's by now," said Brumb
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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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Calif. Gov. Newsom Announces Appointments on Aug. 4, 2026
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.4.2026
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments:
Luis Garnica, of Sacramento, has been appointed Warden of Mule Creek State Prison at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, where he has been serving as Acting Warden since 2025. Garnica was Acting Chief Deputy Warden at the California
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Invites President Trump to Deliver Overdue Wildfire Recovery Funding During Los Angeles Visit
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Governor Newsom invites President Trump to deliver overdue wildfire recovery funding during Los Angeles visit
As the President raises campaign money at his Palos Verdes golf club, Governor calls on him to finally send the disaster aid he promised 18 months ago
What you need to know: President Trump is in Los Angeles County today for a Republican National Committee fundr
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Secures Federal Assistance to Support Response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Governor Newsom secures federal assistance to support response to Gann Fire in Calaveras County
What you need to know: Governor Newsom has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to help suppress the Gann Fire in Calaveras County.
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Moving swiftly to support local and state response efforts to the Gann Fire,
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California Secretary Rohit Chopra, Actress and Producer Julissa Calderon, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to Headline Prosperity Now's San Diego Regional Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Economics] -- Prosperity Now (formerly the Corporation for Enterprise Development) posted the following news release:
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California Secretary Rohit Chopra, Actress and Producer Julissa Calderon, and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria to Headline Prosperity Now's San Diego Regional Summit
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August 12 gathering at the University of San Diego will bring national and regional leaders together around housing, consumer protection, and financial stability.
SAN DIEGO, CA
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CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- CBRE Group, a commercial real estate services provider, issued the following news release:
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CBRE Midyear Real Estate Outlook: Leasing Momentum to Carry Into Second Half of Year
Construction activity restrained in most sectors; Tech industry expansion benefits office and data center sectors
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The U.S. commercial real estate market should hold its ground and, in some cases, improve in the second half of this year despite the U.S./Iran conflict, accordin
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Cedars-Sinai Hospitals Rank Among Top in US, State and Region
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Cedars-Sinai Hospitals Rank Among Top in US, State and Region
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Cedars-Sinai Health System hospitals ranked among the top in the U.S., California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2026-27" rankings.
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center has been named to the Honor Roll for the 11th consecutive year. It also tied for #1 in C
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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 European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: No Drone Unturned - Ukraine's Tech Scouts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by freelance journalist David Kirichenko:
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No Drone Unturned: Ukraine's Tech Scouts
Ukrainian and foreign fighters with experience of the front are scouring the globe to find the best technology to see off Moscow's forces.
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Ukraine, with limited manpower, needs asymmetric advantages wherever they can be found. Innovation is decentralized across many Ukrainian units, and acros
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Chalhoub Group and Gap Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta Across the GCC
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Gap, a retailer of clothing and accessories, posted the following news release:
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Chalhoub Group and Gap Inc. Announce Strategic Partnership to Expand Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta Across the GCC
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Gap Inc. has entered a partnership with Chalhoub Group to bring the Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta brands to customers across the GCC, marking an exciting new chapter for the three iconic American brands in the region.
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Community Innovation Hub Builds on a Legacy of Community Partnership
POMONA, California, Aug. 3 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Community Innovation Hub Builds on a Legacy of Community Partnership
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When the Community Innovation Hub opened in Downtown Pomona in 2024, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in Cal Poly Pomona's longstanding commitment to community engagement.
Two years after it opened its doors, the collaborative space designed to enable students, faculty, alumni and community members to lea
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Congresswoman Amata Congratulates Fatiatamai Puapa'e Folau on Completion of APAICS Congressional Fellowship
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (Rep.) -- Del. Aumua Amata Radewagen, R-American Samoa, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Amata Congratulates Fatiatamai Puapa'e Folau on Completion of APAICS Congressional Fellowship
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Congresswoman Uifa'atali Amata congratulates Fatiatamai "Ma'i" Puapa'e Folau of Tafuna, American Samoa, on completing the Asian Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies (APAICS) Congressional Fellowship, and now serving as a Legislative Correspondent in the
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Cotality: Mortgage Fraud Risk Rises Due to High Mortgage Rates
IRVINE, California, Aug. 5 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Mortgage fraud risk rises due to high mortgage rates
Cotality National Mortgage Fraud Application Risk Index shows risk is at 132 for Q2 2026.
* An estimated 1 in 119 mortgage applications had indications of fraud.
* Purchase loans increased to 72% of overall volume, driving up the fraud risk.
* Undisclosed real estate fraud risk increased the most due to investment properties
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CSUN Receives Federal Grant to Make Records of Pivotal Valley Politicians Available Online
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 4 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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CSUN Receives Federal Grant to Make Records of Pivotal Valley Politicians Available Online
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
For those who know San Fernando Valley history, the names Bobbi Fielder, James C. Corman and Ed Davis will resonate. They were elected officials, Democrat and Republican, who left their mark on not just the re
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Cuesta College Foundation Awards Record $1.19 Million in Scholarships
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Aug. 4 -- Cuesta College posted the following news release:
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Cuesta College Foundation Awards Record $1.19 Million in Scholarships
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SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY, Calif. - The Cuesta College Foundation will award a record $1,192,945 in scholarships for the 2026-27 academic year, the largest annual scholarship total in the Foundation's history.
The funding comprises 1,092 scholarships awarded to 696 students, with some students receiving more than one scholarship.
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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:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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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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Democratic AGs' Lawsuit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Remains as Flawed as Ever
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by Blake Reed:
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Democratic AGs' Lawsuit Against Paramount-Warner Bros. Deal Remains as Flawed as Ever
A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general continues its effort to block Paramount Skydance's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, even after the Justice Department cleared the transaction. A federal judge has temporarily paused the deal while the states pursue their antitrust claims.
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DNC: Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Trump Dines With Wealthy Donors as Americans Struggle to Get By in His Economy
New polling shows voters trust Democrats more than Republicans on the economy for the first time in nearly a decade
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Tonight, Donald Trump will travel to California to give a so-called economic speech to his wealthy donors at his golf club and tout his administration's failed policies that have left w
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DOE Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory: Scientists Reveal Hidden Structure of a Quantum Fluid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Scientists Reveal Hidden Structure of a Quantum Fluid
The advance establishes a new solid-state platform for studying high-temperature Bose-Einstein condensates in semiconductor devices, and could one day enable quantum information science, quantum simulations, coherent optoelectronics, and future exciton-based devices.
Key Takeaways
* A Bose-Einstein Condensat
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EisnerAmper Receives a 2026 "Next Gen Firm" Award from CalCPA
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news:
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EisnerAmper Receives a 2026 "Next Gen Firm" Award from CalCPA
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EisnerAmper has received an inaugural "Next Gen Firm" Award from noted professional association CalCPA.
This award celebrates firms that have demonstrated outstanding leadership, integrity, and innovation, as well as a deep commitment to elevating the accounting
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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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Epson Offers New Wide-Format Printer Bundle for Educators
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Epson Offers New Wide-Format Printer Bundle for Educators
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Epson has announced the SureColor T3770E Education Edition, a new product bundle designed to support schools looking to replace older equipment and confidently implement high-quality in-house poster printing. The bundle includes the SureColor T3770E 24-inch wide-format graphics printer, easy-to-use Epson Print A
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Experienced Tax Partner Megan Jones Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group in Century City
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Experienced Tax Partner Megan Jones Joins Holland & Knight's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group in Century City
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LOS ANGELES (August 4, 2026) - Tax attorney Megan Jones has joined Holland & Knight's Century City office as a partner in the Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group. Ms. Jones helps individuals, family offices and businesses navigate comp
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Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy
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(New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue:
* ISIS Activity Roundup
* ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Addresses Personal For
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FDA Human Foods Program Issues Warning Letter to Friend's Stable & Orchard Inc.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Friend's Stable and Orchard Inc. from its Human Foods Program:
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Recipient: Robert G. Kittredge, Owner, Friend's Stable and Orchard, Inc., 3562 Grand Ave., Ojai, CA 93023-9307, United States
Issuing Office: Human Foods Program, United States
WARNING LETTER
CMS # 728680
Dear Mr. Robert G. Kittredge:
The California Department of Food and Agriculture
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Former VP Harris Speaks at Legal Convention in Nashville
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog:
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Former VP Harris Speaks at Legal Convention in Nashville
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the National Bar Association's national convention Thursday at the Gaylord Opryland Resort and Convention Center in Nashville, where she discussed government, the justice system and civic engagement with Nashville Bar Association President Ashley Upkins, a Nashvil
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Gibson Dunn Advised Advent International on Acquisition of FNZ Bank
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Advised Advent International on Acquisition of FNZ Bank
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Gibson Dunn advised funds managed by Advent International L.P. and its co-investors on the acquisition of FNZ Bank, a leading B2B banking platform in Germany providing custody, brokerage, and deposit services to financial institutions.
The Gibson Dunn team was led by partners Wilhelm Reinhard
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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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Groups Challenge EPA's Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Groups Challenge EPA's Hazardous Waste Combustors Rule
EPA's standards for hazardous waste burning facilities are too weak to reduce toxic pollution, leaving nearby communities exposed to health risks
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Washington, D.C. -- Several community, health, and conservation groups challenged the Trump administration's recently finalized air toxics rule for hazardous waste combustors. The group
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Harvard Medical School Issues Q&A: Harnessing Statistics To Improve Personalized Medicine
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Harvard Medical School issued the following Q&A on Aug. 4, 2026, involving Alex Luedtke, professor of health care policy in the Blavatnik Institute:
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Harnessing Statistics To Improve Personalized Medicine
Alex Luedtke is building new techniques to tease out cause and effect from biomedical data
The future of federally funded research at Harvard Medical School - supported by taxpayers and done in service to humanity - remains uncertain. Learn more (https:
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Houchin, McBath Introduce Bipartisan READ Act to Strengthen Literacy Education Nationwide
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Houchin, McBath Introduce Bipartisan READ Act to Strengthen Literacy Education Nationwide
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Washington, D.C. -Congresswoman Erin Houchin (R-IN) joined Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA) to introduce the bipartisan, bicameral READ Act, legislation to address America's literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading.
Houchin introduced the legislation alongside
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House Ethics Committee Leaders Issue Statement Regarding Rep. Edwards
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Michael Guest, R-Mississippi, and Rep. Mark DeSaulnier, D-California, chairman and ranking member, of the House Ethics Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 3, 2026, regarding Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina:
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On August 3, 2026, the Committee released the attached Report regarding allegations relating to Representative Chuck Edwards.
Pursuant to House Rule XI, clause 3(q)(2)(D), the Chairman of the Committee on Ethics, Representative Michael Gu
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House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia Issues Statement After Senate Advances Todd Blanche's Confirmation for Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia Statement After Senate Advances Todd Blanche's Confirmation for Attorney General
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, released the following statement after Todd Blanche's confirmation to serve as Attorney General advanced throug
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How 'The Polygamist' Is Breaking Records and Opening Doors in South Africa and Around the World
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following statement on Aug. 4, 2026:
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How 'The Polygamist' Is Breaking Records and Opening Doors in South Africa and Around the World
At Netflix, we've seen over and over again how local stories can travel the globe. From South Korea (Teach You a Lesson), from France (Lupin), from Brazil (Rulers of Fortune) and now, from South Africa with The Polygamist.
Based on the 2012 book of the same name by Zimbabwean author
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How Diagnostic Ultrasound Is Strengthening Tactical Sports Medicine Training at Southern California University of Health Sciences
WHITTIER, California, Aug. 5 -- The Southern California University of Health Sciences issued the following news:
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How Diagnostic Ultrasound Is Strengthening Tactical Sports Medicine Training at SCU
Dr. Michael Fanning's specialized expertise is helping SCU residents develop diagnostic ultrasound skills that support clinical decisions, patient education, and coordinated musculoskeletal care.
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When a firefighter recently visited the Tactical Sports Medicine Clinic at Southern California
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How Much Does Wildfire Reduce Forest Water Use and Increase Runoff?
MERCED, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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How Much Does Wildfire Reduce Forest Water Use and Increase Runoff?
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Wildfire is reshaping the forests of California's Sierra Nevada and affecting the water those forests supply to downstream users.
A paper published in Hydrology and Earth System Science reports that the effect of wildfire on potential runoff from the state's main water-supply watersheds has increased in the period 1985-2023,
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Huntington Hospital Appoints Yike Jin, MD, as Chief of Neurosurgery
NEW HYDE PARK, New York, Aug. 5 -- Northwell Health issued the following news release:
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Huntington Hospital appoints Yike Jin, MD, as chief of neurosurgery
Dr. Jin is a fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with advanced expertise in complex and minimally invasive spine surgery
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Northwell's Huntington Hospital has appointed Yike Jin, MD, as its new chief of neurosurgery, strengthening the hospital's commitment to advanced, patient-centered neurological care. Dr. Jin assumed the role in July
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ICYMI: Garamendi, Markey, Merkley, Beyer Pen Op-Ed on Trump's Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal in MS NOW
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John Garamendi, D-California, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Garamendi, Markey, Merkley, Beyer Pen Op-Ed on Trump's Saudi Arabia Nuclear Deal in MS NOW
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Congressman John Garamendi (D-CA-08), alongside Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Congressman Don Beyer (D-VA-08), published an op-ed in MS NOW warning that the Trump administration's proposed nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi
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ICYMI: Three Months Ahead of Facing Voters, Steve Hilton Tries to Reverse Position on Extraditing California Abortion Providers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Three Months Ahead of Facing Voters, Steve Hilton Tries to Reverse Position on Extraditing California Abortion Providers
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Modesto Bee: In reversal, Hilton says he would not extradite California abortion doctors.
Sacramento, CA -On Friday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton told a Southern California radio host that he
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In Defense of Animals: Woman Walks Free After Baking Her Dog in Plastic Under the Hot South Carolina Sun
SAN RAFAEL, California, Aug. 5 -- In Defense of Animals posted the following news:
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Woman Walks Free After Baking Her Dog in Plastic Under the Hot South Carolina Sun
UNION, S.C. -- In Defense of Animals is deeply disappointed by the sentencing of Shaneitra Berniq Jeter, who was charged with animal torture for leaving her dog wrapped in a plastic bag inside a crate in the hot sun with no food or water to die.
On August 3, Judge Eugene C. Griffith Jr. sentenced Jeter after she pleaded gui
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In Victory for Common Sense, California Supreme Court Rejects Novel Liability Theory For Prescription Drugs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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In Victory for Common Sense, California Supreme Court Rejects Novel Liability Theory For Prescription Drugs
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(Washington, DC)-The California Supreme Court rejected a radical new theory of liability for manufacturers of non-defective prescription drugs. The decision was welcome news for Washington Legal Foundation (WLF), which joined the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Califo
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Institutional Investors & Single-Family Housing Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49015) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Institutional Investors and Single-Family Housing: In Brief."
The report is written by financial economics specialists Darryl E. Getter and Eva Su and housing policy specialist Katie Jones.
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Introduction ... 1
Who Owns SF Houses? ... 2
What Are Institutional Investors? ... 3
What Challenges Exist in Measuring Ownership?
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James Lloyd, astronomer and spacecraft engineer, dies at 55
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 3 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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James Lloyd, astronomer and spacecraft engineer, dies at 55
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James Lloyd, professor of astronomy in the College of Arts and Sciences (A&S) who worked at the intersection of astronomy, instrumentation and spacecraft engineering to find innovative ways to study and characterize exoplanets, died on July 15 in Ithaca. He was 55.
Lloyd researched the properties of extrasolar planets and developed astronomical instru
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Justice Dept.: Civil Rights Division Secures Settlement With OpenAI for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Civil Rights Division Secures Settlement with OpenAI for Discriminating Against U.S. Workers
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division announced today that it has secured a combined $3,200,000 settlement with OpenAI OpCo LLC, a San Francisco, California-based artificial intelligence company, and its subsidiary, Statsig Inc., a Bellevue, Washington-based software development compa
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Justice Dept.: Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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The Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes
Division Expands Northeast Strike Force to Philadelphia to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes, Provide Full-Spectrum Accountability
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The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) announced a major investment in combatting Medicaid fraud through a significant expansion of th
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Keeping the lights on: Clemson University works with partners to modernize the grid as energy demand rises
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 4 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Keeping the lights on: Clemson University works with partners to modernize the grid as energy demand rises
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
It is hard to overstate the stakes in Clemson University's work on one of the globe's greatest engineering marvels, an invention so fundamental to 21st century life that most people notice it only when it fails- and then it's impossible to igno
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Laura V. Farber of California Becomes ABA President-Elect
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 -- The American Bar Association issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Laura V. Farber of California becomes ABA president-elect
Laura V. Farber, a partner at Hahn & Hahn LLP in Pasadena, California, today assumed the role of president-elect of the American Bar Association. Farber will serve a one-year term in that role before becoming president of the association in August 2027 at the ABA Annual Conference in Chicago. Barbara J. Howard of Cincinnati, Ohio,
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Liberty Justice Center Warns Four States That Secret Gender Transition Policies in Schools Violate Parents' Federal Rights
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Liberty Justice Center issued the following news release:
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Liberty Justice Center Warns Four States That Secret Gender Transition Policies in Schools Violate Parents' Federal Rights
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WASHINGTON | August 4, 2026 - Today, the Liberty Justice Center sent letters to the attorneys general of New York, New Jersey, Illinois and Washington, warning that school districts' decisions to withhold information regarding students' purported gende
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Littler Issues Commentary: UK Trade Union Roundup - Latest Developments Under the Employment Rights Act 2025
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by partner Philip Cameron and associate Ben Rouse:
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UK Trade Union Roundup: Latest Developments Under the Employment Rights Act 2025
The latest trade union developments under the Employment Rights Act 2025. What are the outcomes of Government consultations and draft regulations?
At a Glance
* The Employment Rights Act 2025 creates a number of trade union reforms, which will requir
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Loma Linda University Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino Metro area by U.S. News & World Report
LOMA LINDA, California, Aug. 3 -- Loma Linda University Health issued the following news:
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Loma Linda University Medical Center ranked among the best hospitals in the Riverside-San Bernardino Metro area by U.S. News & World Report
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From nationally ranked Obstetrics & Gynecology to the Inland Empire's top-rated programs in cancer, rehabilitation, and cardiovascular care, Loma Linda University Medical Center (LLUMC) has been ranked among the best hos
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Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Why is Applying to College So Complicated? How to Simplify It
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by President and CEO Jamie Merisotis:
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Why is applying to college so complicated? How to simplify it
Not everyone has to go to college, but everyone should know if they could.
Across the country, thousands of students are finding out about their college options without having to apply. They're already in, based on how they do in high school.
Direct admission programs are clearing the way to college,
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices and Lawyers in 2026 IP Stars Guide
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Managing IP Recognizes Morgan Lewis Practices and Lawyers in 2026 IP Stars Guide
NEW YORK: Morgan Lewis earned 22 practice rankings, including six new rankings, while 28 lawyers received recognition in the 2026 edition of Managing Intellectual Property's IP Stars guide, reflecting the firm's intellectual property (IP) capabilities across the United States, China, E
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.75M Sale and $7.3 Million Financing of 73-Unit Multifamily Property in Oakland, California
ENCINO, California, Aug. 5 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Brokers $9.75M Sale and $7.3 Million Financing of 73-Unit Multifamily Property in Oakland, California
OAKLAND, Calif. - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale and financing of Garden Villas Apartments, a 73-unit multifamily pro
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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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Mattel Reports 2nd Quarter 2026 Financial Results
EL SEGUNDO, California, Aug. 5 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Mattel Reports Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Versus Prior Year
* Net Sales of $1,125 million, up 10% as reported, and 9% in constant currency
* Gross Margin of 48.2%, a decrease of 270 basis points; Adjusted Gross Margin of 48.6%, a decrease of 260 basis points
* Operating Income of $11 million, a decrease of $68 million; Adjusted O
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McBath Leads House Introduction of Bipartisan READ Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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McBath Leads House Introduction of Bipartisan READ Act
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Washington, D.C. -Yesterday, Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) led the House introduction of the bipartisan and bicameral Reading Excellence and Achievement for Development (READ) Act, legislation which will address America's literacy crisis using evidence-based reading instruction known as the Science of Reading. The legislation is co-led in th
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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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Memory Component Shortages Point to Early Wi-Fi 8 Introduction, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizTelecommunications] (TNSrep) -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Memory Component Shortages Point to Early Wi-Fi 8 Introduction, According to Dell'Oro Group
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According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, networks, and data center industr
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Michael Crispi '27 Wins First Place in ABA Business Law Student Writing Contest
BROOKLYN, New York, Aug. 4 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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Michael Crispi '27 Wins First Place in ABA Business Law Student Writing Contest
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Brooklyn Law School student Michael Crispi '27, a rising 3L, has been awarded first place in the Mendes Hershman Student Writing Contest. This highly regarded legal writing competition from American Bar Association (ABA) Business Law Section encourages and rewards law students for their outstanding writing on business law topics.
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Morrison Foerster Bolsters Complex Litigation Bench With Addition of Nationally Recognized Trial Team in Los Angeles
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Morrison and Foerster, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Morrison Foerster Bolsters Complex Litigation Bench with Addition of Nationally Recognized Trial Team in Los Angeles
Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Dennis Ellis, Katherine Murray, and Serli Polatoglu as partners in the firm's Complex Litigation Group in Los Angeles. The team brings a nationally recognized litigation practice and more than six dec
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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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N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject
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NASA Engineers Help Prolong Voyager 2's Science Mission
PASADENA, California, Aug. 5 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Engineers Help Prolong Voyager 2's Science Mission
By switching off certain powered devices and substituting them with lower-powered alternatives, the team has been able to avoid turning off more science instruments.
Nicknamed the "Big Bang," the effort involved simultaneously turning off certain powered devices and substituting them with lower-power alternatives while ensuring the s
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NASA's Hubble shows star formation in Andromeda galaxy winding down
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 3 -- The University of Washington posted the following news release:
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NASA's Hubble shows star formation in Andromeda galaxy winding down
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A new study using data from NASA's Hubble Space Telescope found that star formation in the nearby Andromeda galaxy has undergone a 500-million-year decline, with an even steeper drop in the last 40 million years. Andromeda, a spiral galaxy comparable in size to our Milky Way, is close enough to be seen with the unaided eye
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Netflix Reveals Trailer for Swedish Crime Thriller 'Blood Sacrifice'
LOS GATOS, California, Aug. 5 -- Netflix, a content provider, issued the following news on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Netflix Reveals Trailer for Swedish Crime Thriller 'Blood Sacrifice'
Netflix today unveils the trailer for a gripping new Swedish crime thriller series, premiering on August 20. Created by George Kay (Lupin, Hijack), the five-part drama introduces a tense and emotionally charged hunt for a killer targeting the police.
Jakob Oftebro (Hamilton) stars as lead investigator Thomas, forc
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New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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New Analysis: California AI Copyright Bill Could Create Up to $19.9 Billion in Compliance Costs
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Chamber of Progress released a new analysis today finding that California's AI Copyright Transparency Act (AB 412) could impose billions of dollars in costs on the state, AI developers, and research institutions, while
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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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Northwest Seaport Alliance Taps CALSTART to Administer Zero-Emission Drayage Assistance Program
PASADENA, California, Aug. 5 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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The Northwest Seaport Alliance Taps CALSTART to Administer Zero-Emission Drayage Assistance Program
The clean transportation nonprofit will provide free technical assistance services to drayage fleets serving the Ports of Seattle and Tacoma looking to transition to cleaner technologies and help dec
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Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of frontline health care workers
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of frontline health care workers
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Today registered nurses delivered a petition to their employer opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of more than 175 frontline health care workers signed by more than 5,000 nurses. The nurses held a rally and press conference earlier this morning to protest owner
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One Month on a Vegan Diet Shifts Epigenetic Patterns Associated with Aging and Inflammation
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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One Month on a Vegan Diet Shifts Epigenetic Patterns Associated with Aging and Inflammation
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Key Takeaways
* A one-month randomized trial found a vegan diet altered DNA methylation patterns linked to inflammation, cell growth and metabolism.
* Participants on the vegan diet showed immune-regulatory changes consistent with a less inflammatory state.
* Two clocks designed to predi
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Pacific West Region National Park Services Employees Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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Pacific West Region National Park Services Employees Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize
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Washington, D.C. - Employees of the National Park Service (NPS), Pacific West Region (PWR), will be represented by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), according to election results announced today.
In an overwhelming election victory, NPS PWR workers voted 194-6 for NTEU to be t
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Padilla Introduces Legislation to Ban Trump from Selling Inside Access to his Presidential Announcements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Introduces Legislation to Ban Trump from Selling Inside Access to his Presidential Announcements
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Trump Media Group began providing financial traders exclusive access to Trump's Truth Social posts for $100,000 per month starting August 1st
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) introduced the Stop Corrupt Trading Act, legislation to prohibit any President or Vice Presiden
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Padilla: "Todd Blanche Is Not Fit" to Serve as Attorney General
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla: "Todd Blanche Is Not Fit" to Serve as Attorney General
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Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, slammed President Trump's nominee for U.S. Attorney General, Todd Blanche, during the Senate Judiciary Committee's vote on Blanche's nomination. Padilla made clear that Blanche is utterly unfit to be U.S. Attorney General given his failure to pr
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Paul Hastings Advises Francisco Partners in Its Acquisition of Majority Stake in Command Alkon From Thoma Bravo
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Francisco Partners in Its Acquisition of Majority Stake in Command Alkon From Thoma Bravo
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Francisco Partners, a leading global investment firm that specializes in partnering with technology businesses, in its acquisition of a majority stake in Command Alkon, a leader in software and platform technology for the heavy building
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Paul Hastings Advises Nokia on a Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP's Chandler Semiconductor Fabrication Campus
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Paul Hastings Advises Nokia on a Definitive Agreement to Acquire NXP's Chandler Semiconductor Fabrication Campus
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Paul Hastings LLP advised Nokia on a definitive agreement to acquire global semiconductor company NXP's Chandler Semiconductor Fabrication campus in Arizona. The transaction is expected to close in Q1 2029.
M&A global co-chair Eduardo Gallardo and partner Kris
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 4 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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PaveX receives NSF funding to help agencies plan road repairs sooner, more efficiently
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -PaveX, a Purdue University-related startup that uses advanced AI to automate road condition assessments and help public works departments maintain infrastructure, has received a $305,000 Phase I Small Business Innovation Research grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop i
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Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut
LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut
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Phoenix Racing crossed the finish line to place third among U.S. teams and sixth overall in its debut at the biennial Electrek American Solar Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1.
The Florida Polytechnic University team finished the eight-day, 1,500-mile cross-country race just behind the University of Washington and S
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Polsinelli Enhances REIT Tax Capabilities With Addition of Shareholder Katie LaKoma in Chicago
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 5 -- Polsinelli, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Polsinelli Enhances REIT Tax Capabilities with Addition of Shareholder Katie LaKoma in Chicago
Highly regarded REIT tax lawyer Katie J. LaKoma has joined Polsinelli's Chicago office as a shareholder in the firm's nationally recognized Real Estate and Tax practices. Her arrival enhances the firm's real estate and REIT tax capabilities and deepens the breadth of services it provides to its fund sponsor, in
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Pomona's Astrophysics Students Keep Watch for Near Earth Asteroids
CLAREMONT, California, Aug. 4 -- Pomona College posted the following news:
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Pomona's Astrophysics Students Keep Watch for Near Earth Asteroids
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It's 10 p.m., and three Pomona College students are just getting their night started.
Huddled in a closet-sized room alongside Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Phil Choi, they're searching a computer screen for their next celestial target. The click of a button triggers the mechanical sound of metal and gears groaning through the w
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Q&A with Entrada grad Ivy Park
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Calvin University posted the following news:
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Q&A with Entrada grad Ivy Park
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For the past six years, Ivy Park '30 has lived in Tunisia as a missionary kid. Originally from California, she had never been to Michigan but applied to Calvin because of the many experiences and opportunities she didn't want to miss out on.
Knowing she could gain college experience and earn a scholarship at the same time, she decided to push through her discomfort with the
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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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Real Estate Finance Lawyer Kevin Wakefield Joins Jones Day in Dallas
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 5 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Real estate finance lawyer Kevin Wakefield joins Jones Day in Dallas
Kevin Wakefield has joined Jones Day as of counsel in its Real Estate Practice. He is based in the Firm's Dallas Office. Mr. Wakefield represents banks and other institutional lenders in a variety of real estate transactions, with an emphasis on the origination of commercial mortgage and mezzanine loans. He also advises clients on the acquisit
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Rep. Chu's Statement on Confirmation of Eaton Fire Cause
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Chu's Statement on Confirmation of Eaton Fire Cause
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the Los Angeles County Fire Department released their official investigation concluding that the January 7, 2025 Eaton Fire was caused by out-of-service equipment managed by Southern California Edison.
Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), who has led efforts in Congres
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Representatives Torres and Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating National Night Out
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Norma J. Torres, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Representatives Torres and Fitzpatrick Reintroduce Bipartisan Resolution Celebrating National Night Out
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Washington D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Norma Torres (CA-35) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) reintroduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing August 4, 2026, as this year's National Night Out, the annual nationwide event celebrated on the first Tuesday of August that brings together
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Reps. Bera, Matsui, Thompson Hold Press Conference with Local Leaders to Highlight New Federal Housing Law Benefits for Sacramento Region
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Reps. Bera, Matsui, Thompson Hold Press Conference with Local Leaders to Highlight New Federal Housing Law Benefits for Sacramento Region
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Sacramento, CA -Today, Representatives Ami Bera, M.D. (CA-06), Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Mike Thompson (CA-04), held a press conference to discuss how the newly enacted 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will help the Sacramento region build and preserve more afford
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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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Running dry: Cannabis farming is changing streams in California, experts warn
BURNABY, British Columbia, Aug. 4 -- Simon Fraser University posted the following news:
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Running dry: Cannabis farming is changing streams in California, experts warn
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by Robyn Stubbs
Groundwater pumped to irrigate cannabis crops in California's Emerald Triangle can cause some streams that normally run year-round to dry up entirely during summer, say researchers from Simon Fraser University, the University of California, Berkeley and the United States Department of Agriculture.
A new
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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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Sacramento Metro Chamber Announces Impressive Guest Speaker Line-Up and Availability of Season Tickets for the 2026 -27 Sacramento Speakers Series
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Sacramento Metro Chamber issued the following news release:
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Sacramento Metro Chamber Announces Impressive Guest Speaker Line-Up and Availability of Season Tickets for the 2026 -27 Sacramento Speakers Series
Speakers Series Guests Can Look Forward to Compelling Insight and Storytelling on Topics that Include Politics, Religion & Thought Leadership
SACRAMENTO, CA - The Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce is excited to an
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San Jose State University and West Valley-Mission Community College District Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Joint Housing Pilot
SAN JOSE, California, July 29 -- San Jose State University issued the following news:
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San Jose State University and West Valley-Mission Community College District Successfully Complete First-of-its-Kind Joint Housing Pilot
Today, San Jose State University and the West Valley-Mission Community College District announced the successful completion of the first full cycle of a student housing partnership, through which 30 community college students lived in SJSU residential facilities acros
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Protecting Medicaid, Closing Fraud Loopholes at Budget Committee Hearing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Discusses Protecting Medicaid, Closing Fraud Loopholes at Budget Committee Hearing
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott joined a Senate Budget Committee hearing focused on protecting Medicaid from waste, fraud, and abuse.
During the hearing, Senator Scott questioned witnesses Dr. Brian Blase, President of Paragon Health Institute, and Jonathan Ingram, VP of Policy and Rese
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Sen. Schiff Joins Leader Schumer, Democrats on Legislation to End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop "Pay-To-Play" Pardons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Joins Leader Schumer, Democrats on Legislation to End Unprecedented Presidential Corruption, Stop "Pay-To-Play" Pardons
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), and Representative Joe Morelle (D-N.Y.-25) to lead the introduction of legislation that would bring transparenc
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Sen. Schiff Urges President Trump to Reverse Destructive Cuts to Science and Research Funding
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Urges President Trump to Reverse Destructive Cuts to Science and Research Funding
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Schiff highlights the role federal funding played in our nation's greatest scientific discoveries, emphasizes how cuts will trigger billions in lost economic activity
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called on President Trump and his administration to end their repeated attacks on
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Sens. Schiff & Daines Introduce Legislation to Reduce Conflicts Between Humans and Wildlife in American Outdoors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff & Daines Introduce Legislation to Reduce Conflicts Between Humans and Wildlife in American Outdoors
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New bipartisan legislation codifies a 2020 pilot program at USDA aimed at developing effective nonlethal strategies for reducing impacts of wildlife on rural communities, livestock and agriculture
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and Steve Daines (R-Mont.
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Staff Recognition Takes Center Stage at Chapman Family Honors Employees from across the university were recognized for exceptional leadership, collaboration, and milestone years of service August 4, 2026
ORANGE, California, Aug. 4 -- Chapman University posted the following news:
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Staff Recognition Takes Center Stage at Chapman Family Honors Employees from across the university were recognized for exceptional leadership, collaboration, and milestone years of service August 4, 2026
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Behind every successful student experience, campus event, and university milestone are staff members whose work often happens behind the scenes. The 2026 Chapman Family Honors Staff Appreciation and Years of
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Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Seeks Input on the Future of Congressional Modernization
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Reps. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, and Norma Torres, D-California, chairwoman and ranking member of the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Seeks Input on the Future of Congressional Modernization
The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (CA-35) are seeking actiona
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Testifiers detail need to bolster adult transition services for students with disabilities
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release:
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Testifiers detail need to bolster adult transition services for students with disabilities
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Policy Committee hosted tour and roundtable discussion at The Camphill School
PHOENIXVILLE, Aug. 4 - As students living with intellectual or developmental disabilities prepare to leave school, many families believe the same level of support will be offered after graduation. But for many reas
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THOMPSON, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR PEACH TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release:
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THOMPSON, GALLAGHER ANNOUNCE APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN FOR PEACH TREE REMOVAL PROGRAM
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#LAWMAKERS SECURED THE $9 MILLION NEEDED TO FUND THE USDA PROGRAM
Northern California - Today, Representatives Mike Thompson (CA-04) and James Gallagher (CA-01) announced the opening of applications for the USDA Tree Removal Program for California cling peaches. Thompson and Gallagher worked with local leaders in
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Trump Administration's Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Pollution Threatens Sources of Drinking Water
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Trump Administration's Plan to Put Louisiana in Charge of Toxic Coal Ash Pollution Threatens Sources of Drinking Water
Testing at all Louisiana coal plants found groundwater contamination above federal safe drinking water standards
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Baton Rouge, LA -- Today, Earthjustice, the Alliance for Affordable Energy Louisiana, and the Sierra Club urged the Trump administration to abandon its pl
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U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi
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UAPB Names Interim Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Names Interim Chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics
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The School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Bee Kelley as interim chairperson of the Department of Chemistry and Physics, effective immediately.
"Please join us in congratulating Dr. Bee Kelley on her appointment and in supporti
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UC San Diego Raises $470 Million During Last Fiscal Year
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Raises $470 Million During Last Fiscal Year
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The University of California San Diego raised $470 million during fiscal year 2025-26, including $458.5 million in private support and $11.5 million in additional Advancement-led commitments. More than 20,000 alumni, donors and partners came together to advance research, faculty excellence and new opportunities for students
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UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications
LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Students Learn Spatial Data Science Through Real-World Applications
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From public health and environmental monitoring to urban planning and disaster response, organizations are looking to advanced analytics to transform location-based data into actionable insights. To help meet this growing demand, the School of UC San Diego Global Policy and Strategy (GPS) offers GPEC
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UC-San Francisco Health Earns 30th Consecutive US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 5 -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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UCSF Health Earns 30th Consecutive US News Best Hospitals Honor Roll
The 2026-2027 rankings recognize UCSF Medical Center with 10 specialties in the nation's top 10, including two ranked No. 1.
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UCSF Health-UCSF Medical Center has been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals Honor Roll for adult care for the 30th consecutive year, reflecting excellenc
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UCLA Health: GLP-1 Drugs Linked to Lower Fracture Risk in Adults With Type 2 Diabetes
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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GLP-1 drugs linked to lower fracture risk in adults with type 2 diabetes
Findings suggest GLP-1s may have protective properties for bone health
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New research by UCLA Health found GLP-1 medications may reduce the risk of serious fractures for adults with type 2 diabetes.
Adults with type 2 diabetes and obesity have a high risk of fragility fractures, which are caused by low-energy trauma su
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UCLA Researchers Receive NIH Grant to Boost the Effectiveness of Cancer Immunotherapy
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 5 -- The UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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UCLA researchers receive NIH grant to boost the effectiveness of cancer immunotherapy
Dr. Cristina Puig-Saus, an associate professor of microbiology, immunology and molecular genetics and surgical oncology at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and an investigator at the UCLA Health Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center, and her research team have received a fi
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UCLA scientists build 'cell villages' to map the genetics of brain cell fitness
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA scientists build 'cell villages' to map the genetics of brain cell fitness
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Key takeaways
* UCLA researchers grew brain cells from dozens of genetically distinct donors together in a cell village, then built a statistical tool called Townlet to measure each donor's cell fitness -how well their cells grow and survive.
* The platform has identified three findings: cells with a chr
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UCLA-led team selected for National Science Foundation quantum technology award
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA-led team selected for National Science Foundation quantum technology award
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Key takeaways
* Hypersensitivity to the environment has created problems leading to errors in quantum computing. The challenge is to get these machines to perform predictably and without making errors.
* A team of physicists, engineers and computer scientists will develop a design for a fault-tolerant qu
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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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Utilities Break California Lobbying Record Under Newsom While Former Aides Lead Utility-Backed Wildfire Coalition
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 3 [Category: Consumer Services] -- Consumer Watchdog posted the following news release:
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Utilities Break California Lobbying Record Under Newsom While Former Aides Lead Utility-Backed Wildfire Coalition
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New disclosures show utilities spent a record $16.7 million lobbying Sacramento through the first six quarters of the 2025-2026 legislative session as lawmakers consider a utility bailout in end of session scramble
Sacramento, CA-California's three larges
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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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Western Center on Law and Poverty: Landmark Housing Act is a Step Forward--But Not Far Enough
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- The Western Center on Law and Poverty issued the following news release:
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Landmark Housing Act is a Step Forward--But Not Far Enough
In response to the groundbreaking Housing Act recently passed by the Federal Government, Western Center's statement addresses the strengths and weaknesses in the Act, and maintains a powerful reminder to continue protections against community pollution, environmental hazards, and harmful development.
The ROAD to Housing Ac
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Wildlife Society Southern California Chapter Oppose OMB Rules Threatening Scientific Grants and Collaboration
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.
Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Society
socal@tws-socal.org
Date: 7/13/2026
To: Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
Re: Comment Letter on the OMB proposed rule, titled "Regulation for Federal Financial
Assistance": OMB-2026-0034
To Whom It May Concern,
The Southern California Chapter of The Wildlife Soci
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