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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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Acting Secretary of the Navy Launches New Academic Year at the U.S. Naval War College
NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The Naval War College issued the following news:
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Acting Secretary of the Navy Launches New Academic Year at the U.S. Naval War College
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NEWPORT, R.I. - The Honorable Hung Cao, Acting Secretary of the Navy, delivered keynote remarks as the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) began its 2026-2027 academic year with two ceremonies, Aug. 3-4.
On Tuesday, Aug. 4, NWC held its annual Convocation ceremony, welcoming a total of 477 students to the academic year.
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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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Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
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Amex names eight trending destinations for business travel across the globe
Today, American Express released the latest Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition, which found that major events are shaping the business travel landscape as companies seek new ways to strengthen client relationships
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
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Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community E
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
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Attorney General Clark participated in a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and preserve the role of state
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of familie
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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#Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families
Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him.
Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st
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Attorney General 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 James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive pri
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
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Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a multistate state coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration b
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Press Releases
Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
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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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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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Del. Gov. Meyer Launches Innovate Delaware With DPP to Advance and Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Matt Meyer, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Governor Meyer Launches Innovate Delaware with DPP to Advance and Strengthen Statewide Innovation Ecosystem
DPP launches Delaware Rural Health Challenge to provide up to $25 million in grants over five years to start-ups serving the health needs of rural Delawareans
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WILMINGTON, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innova
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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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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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Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown's Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown's Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -They are the engine that powers every laboratory-based biology course at Brown. They fix centrifuges, organize pipettes and prepare gels. They troubleshoot, suggest lab activities and find alternatives when supplies are unavailable. At Brown University, the scientists and technic
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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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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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R.I. Education Dept.: State More Than Doubles College-Qualifying AP Scores Over Five Years, Building on Record Graduation Rate
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The Rhode Island Department of Education issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Rhode Island More Than Doubles College-Qualifying AP Scores Over Five Years, Building on Record Graduation Rate
Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that the Ocean State has experienced significant gains in Advanced Placement (AP) participation and performance statewide, marking another mileston
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Rhode Island's recession may have ended, says URI economist
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Rhode Island's recession may have ended, says URI economist
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WHAT: Rhode Island's economic performance for June offers a glimmer of hope that the state's recession may have ended, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro. June's Current Conditions Index value, of 58, not only improved from June's 50 but it's also the highest CCI recorded this year.
It was also the thi
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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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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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U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored
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WASHINGTON, DC -Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to play partisan games and deny federal resources to so-called 'Blue States.'
In response, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Pub
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U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be RestoredThe letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be RestoredThe letter follows an admission from the Trump Admin that the decision to cancel energy project grants in states that did not vote for Trump was "based solely" on politics
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Washington, D.C. - Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to pl
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URI business professor explains 'financial unicorns' and SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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URI business professor explains 'financial unicorns' and SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs
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KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 04, 2026 - In mythology, unicorns are fictional. In finance, however, unicorns are very real.
Just over a month ago, millions of people witnessed one financial unicorn, and another is quickly approaching. For the first time, privately held company SpaceX was listed on the NASDAQ. Valued at mo
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Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Whitehouse and Jayapal Lead 90 Colleagues in Brief Supporting the Ability of States and Localities to Hold Big Oil and Gas Companies Accountable for Climate-Related Harms
"[P]etitioners' attempt to overwrite Congress's legislative choices under a novel presumption in favor of preemption would undermine long
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