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22 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposed Rule Rescinding Firearms Dealer Regulations Over Public Safety Concerns

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 4, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal Honorable Todd Blanche Acting Attorney General of the United States Honorable Robert Cekada Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforcement Programs and Service more

23 State Attorneys General Oppose ATF Proposals to Broaden Firearms Import Exceptions and Loosen Regulations on Foreign Trade Zones and Customs-Bonded Warehouses

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 August 4, 2026 Via Federal eRulemaking Portal and U.S. Mail The Honorable Todd Blanche, Acting Attorney General of the United States Robert Cekada, Director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) c/o: ATF Rulemaking Comments Mail Stop 6N-518, Office of Regulatory Affairs Enforc more

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 more

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: * * * 56 Former Judges Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Order That Could Disenfranchise Mail-in Voters * 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 more

Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug

JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has 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 conspiracies to ar more

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: * * * Acting Secretary of the Navy Launches New Academic Year at the U.S. Naval War College * 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. Cao more

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: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * 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 more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Rule That Undermines Affordable Care Act Protections

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 31 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Rule That Undermines Affordable Care Act Protections * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 21 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 wo more

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: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * 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 more

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

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: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * 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 more

AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance more

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: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * 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 more

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: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #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 more

AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr more

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: * * * Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026 * 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 more

Amo Meets with Boys & Girls Club, Milagros Project in Woonsocket to Highlight Need for Summer Meals Programs in Fight for Affordability

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Meets with Boys & Girls Club, Milagros Project in Woonsocket to Highlight Need for Summer Meals Programs in Fight for Affordability * Woonsocket, RI - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) met with kids and mentors at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island in Woonsocket to highlight the high cost of groceries and the importance of summer meals programs as part of his work fighting for an af more

Appeals Court Affirms Order Against Trump-Vance Administration Freeze on Billions in Congressionally-Approved Infrastructure and Environmental Funding

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Appeals Court Affirms Order Against Trump-Vance Administration Freeze on Billions in Congressionally-Approved Infrastructure and Environmental Funding Boston - The First Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of a coalition of nonprofit, conservation, more

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: * * * 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 more

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Wins Case Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services Attorney General Kris Mayes and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coaliti more

ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 -- The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission issued the following news release: * * * ASMFC Atlantic Menhaden Board Approves Draft Addendum II for Public Comment: Draft Addendum Considers Changes to Chesapeake Bay Reduction Fishery Cap The Commission's Atlantic Menhaden Management Board approved Draft Addendum II to Amendment 3 to the Interstate Fishery Management Plan for public comment. The Draft Addendum considers options to reduce the Chesapeake Bay Reduc more

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: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * 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 more

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: * * * 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 * 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 more

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections

SACRAMENTO, California, July 31 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections * Coalition sues over federal rule that reinstates provisions blocked by a federal court and adds new harmful changes OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 21 attor more

Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Against Latest Trump Administration Attempt to Compel States to Participate in Civil Immigration Enforcement * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in defense of New York's Driver's License Access and Privacy Act, or "Green Light Law." This law restricts the New York Department more

Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Defends Transgender Students' Rights to Use Restrooms Matching Their Gender Identity * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief supporting transgender students in their lawsuit challenging Idaho's law prohibiting transgender students from using school bathrooms consistent wi more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Amicus Brief to Protect Public from Toxic Chemical Known to Cause Serious Health Risks * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief in support of a Biden-era Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) risk management rule that would phase out all uses of trichloroethylene (TCE). TCE is a highly tox more

Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Letter to Thank Congress, Urge Continued Protections from Intoxicating Hemp Products * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, along with 34 other attorneys general, sent a letter thanking Congress for updating the language of the Farm Bill and urging Congress to continue protecting Californians from intoxicating hemp products. more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Victory Blocking Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Divert Funding from Permanent Supportive Housing * OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today secured a major victory in the July 2026 lawsuit brought by the coalition to challenge the Trump Administration's atte more

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: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians * Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multista more

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: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE * 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 more

Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 6 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Federal Government to Protect Consumers, Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financial's (OppFi) applicatio more

Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi more

Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition more

Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins 34 Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Attorney General Clark has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, o more

Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger * Attorney General Charity Clark joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), urging the agencies to deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire and mer more

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: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court * 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 more

Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 7 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services * Attorney General Charity Clark and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. For more tha more

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: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #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 more

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: * * * 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' - Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan more

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: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

Attorney General James Sues to Block HHS Rule That Will Strip Health Insurance from Millions of Americans

ALBANY, New York, July 31 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues to Block HHS Rule That Will Strip Health Insurance from Millions of Americans * July 31, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined 21 other states in suing U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., over a new rule that will make it harder and more expensive for millions of Americans to more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led 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 info more

Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Wins Case Stopping Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Jeopardize Funds to Fight Homelessness * August 7, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania today won their case challenging the Trump administration's illegal conditions on Fiscal Year 2026 fund more

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: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * 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 more

Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies more

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: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court * 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 more

Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump administration's latest attempt to undermine Affordable Care Act protections

DENVER, Colorado, July 31 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump administration's latest attempt to undermine Affordable Care Act protections * July 31, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 22 states 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 undermines the Affordable Care more

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: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * 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 more

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: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * 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 more

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: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT * 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 more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL JOINS BIPARTISAN COALITION URGING CONGRESS TO PRESERVE FEDERAL HEMP REFORMS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 35 attorneys general, sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend or weaken the reforms Congress enacted to ad more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION URGING FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO DENY OPPORTUNITY FINANCIAL MERGER Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul led a coalition of 18 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Reserve Board (FRB), more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ITS EFFORT TO UNDERMINE CRITICAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PROVISIONS

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 31 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION OVER ITS EFFORT TO UNDERMINE CRITICAL AFFORDABLE CARE ACT PROVISIONS * Federal Rule Makes Harmful Changes to Affordable Care Act Protections; Attempts to Reinstate Provisions Already Blocked by a Federal Court Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to challenge a federal ru more

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: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * 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 more

Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump's Latest Effort to Raise Health Care Costs for Millions of People

SALEM, Oregon, July 31 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump's Latest Effort to Raise Health Care Costs for Millions of People * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal rule that would make health insurance more expensive and harder to get for millions of Americans - the latest in a series of at more

Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 milli more

Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Urging Federal Government to Deny Opportunity Financial Merger Merger Would Grant OppFi a National Bank Charter, Allowing Triple-Digit Interest Rates - (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general today in sending letters to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Rese more

Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine ACA Protections

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 31 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Effort to Expand Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans and Again Undermine ACA Protections * Press Releases Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes (Hartford, CT) -Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the Gov more

Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 4 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Leads Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products * Press Releases (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong announced today that he co-led a coalition of 34 attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of more

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: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

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: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * 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 more

BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025

NEW YORK, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Rhode Island Fourth Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region * * * From September 2025 to December 2025, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Rhode Island were 28,673, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 26,739, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Ma more

Boards, Executives, and the Law: What the Fable Shutdown Reveals About AI Governance Liability

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 3 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Frantz Ward, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Boards, Executives, and the Law: What the Fable Shutdown Reveals About AI Governance Liability * Part One of this series documented the threat environment: the Fable and Mythos pullback, AI-driven malware, autonomous cyberattacks, and the emergence of frontier AI models whose capabilities are being rationed by their own developers. This second installment addresses what is at stake l more

Bryant recognized for nationwide AI leadership by Center for Public Sector AI

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * Bryant recognized for nationwide AI leadership by Center for Public Sector AI * Bryant University has been named a 2026 AI 50 Awards honoree by the Center for Public Sector AI. The AI 50 recognizes the nation's top 50 organizations, projects, and individuals advancing responsible, measurable innovations in artificial intelligence across government, education, nonprofits, and the private sector. "This nat more

CCRI Graduate Miguel Soto-Sanchez '24 Named 2026-27 Gamm Fellow

WARWICK, Rhode Island, July 28 -- The Community College of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * CCRI Graduate Miguel Soto-Sanchez '24 Named 2026-27 Gamm Fellow The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theater has named Community College of Rhode Island graduate Miguel Soto-Sanchez '24 as a fellow in its 2026-27 Gamm Fellowship Program. The 10-month paid fellowship, offered in partnership with Rhode Island's public institutions of higher education, provides emerging artists of color with an immersi more

Court Sides With Coalition Challenging Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Court Sides With Coalition Challenging Latest Efforts to Politicize Homelessness Funding Grants Court Blocks Latest Unlawful Homelessness Funding Announcement - Providence, R.I. - A broad coalition of local governments and nonprofit organizations has tri more

CPSC Issues Recall Alert Involving Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Courant Spliced Kalimba Climbing Ropes Hazard: The spliced termination ends on the recalled ropes can fail unexpectedly, posing a risk of serious injury or death from fall hazard. Remedy: Replace Recall Date: August 06, 2026 Units: About 1,050 Consumer Contact: Wichard Groupe North America at 401-683-5055 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, by email at safe more

Data Centers & Water Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 3)

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred more

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) * * * 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 more

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: * * * 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 more

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: * * * 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 - WILMINGTON, Del. -- Governor Matt Meyer joined the Delaware Prosperity Partnership (DPP) today to announce Innova more

From Fenway to center court: Salve students intern and work with iconic sports teams and organizations

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 3 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * From Fenway to center court: Salve students intern and work with iconic sports teams and organizations * This summer, Salve communications, finance and marketing students found themselves on the sidelines of Fenway Park and the Cape Cod Baseball League, the broadcast compounds of NBC Sports and the event operations offices of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. Some spent their days creating social more

Gov. McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in Learn365RI Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities Across Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green, and RIDE Announce $1.6 Million in Learn365RI Grants to Expand Student Learning Opportunities Across Rhode Island Fifth Round of Funding Supports Municipal Partnerships to Provide High-Quality Out-of-School Learning Programs - Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green today announced the recip more

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: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * 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 more

House Administration Committee Issues Report on Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-745) on the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act (H.R. 3535). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 13, 2026. The House passed the bill on July 13, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Rules and Administration Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 3535, the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, introduced by Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), p more

How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market

ITASCA, Illinois, Aug. 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * How Wholesalers Win in a Changing Market * ASA members say the path forward requires deeper customer relationships, greater speed and service, and a clearer value proposition. EMERGE Best Practices Roundtables in Arlington, TX. Photo by Mike Miazga During the flurry of ASA events this spring, one of the most popular aspects for attendees continued to be the more

Information Technology & Innovation Foundation Senior Fellow Atkinson Testifies Before Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Subcommittee

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing and Competitiveness released the following testimony by Robert D. Atkinson, senior fellow, founder and former president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "Measuring What Matters: Science, Standards, and Strategic Competition": * * * Chairman Budd, Ranking Member Baldwin, and members of the Committee, I am Robert Atkinson. As more

Justin Dunn: Creating an engaging classroom for local English-language learners

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 6 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Justin Dunn: Creating an engaging classroom for local English-language learners * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -As he led a vocabulary game during an English class for teens on a morning in late July, Brown University student Justin Dunn stood at a whiteboard and wrote a set of five words. Beside him, a local high schooler sat facing a dozen classmates. He could not see the words, but the other tee more

Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 5 Connecticut Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says these candidates always stand with federal workers BRIDGETON, N.J. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of five incumbent members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Connecticut in the 20 more

Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress * (Washington, DC) - Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the Committee during a hearing on June 10th, 2026. Secretary Wright r more

Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Lofgren, Amo Refer DOE Secretary Chris Wright to DOJ for Lying to Congress Yesterday, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Environment Subcommittee Ranking Member Gabe Amo (D-RI) sent a letter to formally refer Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for lying to the Com more

Mayors Welcome Federal Court Ruling Blocking HUD's Homelessness Funding Overhaul, Call for Certainty on Continuum of Care Grants

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors issued the following news: * * * Mayors Welcome Federal Court Ruling Blocking HUD's Homelessness Funding Overhaul, Call for Certainty on Continuum of Care Grants * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the District Court of Rhode Island blocked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) from overhauling the Continuum of Care (CoC) program. The ruling follows months of litigation over HUD's ef more

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: * * * 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 - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme more

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: * * * 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 more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms Concerning Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 34 other attorneys general in a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject any effort to delay, repea more

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) unlawful attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencin more

Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown's Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Meet the scientists behind the science, at Brown's Multidisciplinary Teaching Laboratories * 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 more

N.H. A.G. Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers From Intoxicating Hemp Products

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 6 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Formella Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Protect Consumers from Intoxicating Hemp Products Attorney General John M. Formella, working as part of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from across the country, is urging Congress to preserve recent federal hemp reforms and reject any effort to delay, repeal, suspend, or more

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: * * * $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 more

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: * * * 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 - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million more

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: * * * 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 more

N.J. A.G. Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Opposes Predatory Lender OppFi's Bid for National Bank Charter OppFi Acquisition of BNC National Bank Would Erode Consumer Lending Protections - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general demanding that the Trump Administration deny Opportunity Financials' (OppFi) application to acquire more

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: * * * 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 - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful more

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: * * * 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 more

New Studies Show Trump's Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11%

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * New Studies Show Trump's Chaotic Policies Have Driven Up Back-to-School Costs by 11% * WASHINGTON, DC - President Trump's tariffs and economic policies are raising prices, dragging down economic growth, eliminating thousands of good-paying jobs, and driving up inflation. Under the Trump Administration, more American families are struggling to afford basic necessities. With a new school year aroun more

Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health

FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 3 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Nurses call for a prevention-focused approach to child health * Currently, the U.S. healthcare system is very reactive, mainly treating people and children once they are sick rather than preventing it. School nurse expert Erin Maughan and colleagues in the American Academy of Nursing's (AAN) Child, Adolescent and Family section believe a stronger focus on prevention could improv more

Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Resolution Disapproving EPA PFAS Reporting Rule

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a joint resolution (S.J.Res. 187) providing for congressional disapproval of the rule submitted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Modification to the Start of the Submission Period for Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Reporting and Recordkeeping Under TSCA 8(a)(7)". The resolution was introduced by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D more

Outstanding Airman, Lasting Legacy

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Outstanding Airman, Lasting Legacy * BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. - Photo Details / Download Hi-Res There wasn't a plan when 21-year-old Pete Nunes walked into an Air Force recruiter's office nearly two decades ago. Only days before, he had attended an Air Force Basic Military Training graduation. Standing among the crowd, he watched as new Airmen crossed the parade field, celebr more

President Paxson and Chancellor Moynihan announce presidential transition after 2026-27 academic year

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * President Paxson and Chancellor Moynihan announce presidential transition after 2026-27 academic year * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -President Christina H. Paxson and Chancellor Brian T. Moynihan announced in a pair of letters to the Brown University community Aug. 3 that Paxson has decided that the 2026-27 academic year will be her last as president. Paxson began her service as Brown's 19th presid more

R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Secure Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition secure order protecting federal support for homelessness services Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after U.S. District Court Judge Mary S. McElroy granted summary judgment in a lawsuit which unlawfully attempted to cap funding for permanent housing projects. "While the Trump Administr more

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: * * * 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 more

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: * * * 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 more

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: * * * 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 more

R.I. Gov. McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stephen Alves

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Governor McKee Issues Statement on the Passing of Former Senator Stephen Alves Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement on the passing of former Rhode Island Senator Stephen D. Alves: "Senator Alves was a tireless champion for Rhode Islanders during his time in office. He was a personal friend, and my heart is heavy with this news. "Susan and I are praying for his fami more

Record-breaking 126 Emergency Departments Earn ENA Lantern Awards

SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, July 27 -- The Emergency Nurses Association issued the following news: * * * Record-breaking 126 Emergency Departments Earn ENA Lantern Awards First-ever six-time winner among honorees recognized for excellence By Mike Tish Recognizing emergency departments for their exceptional innovation and evidence-based practice, the Emergency Nurses Association announced a record-breaking 126 emergency departments earned the 2026 Lantern Award. "The Lantern recognizes something more

Reed & Hawley Roll Out Bipartisan Bill to Improve Bus Driver Safety

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Hawley Roll Out Bipartisan Bill to Improve Bus Driver Safety * WASHINGTON, DC - Everyone deserves a safe workplace. But since 2023, transit operators have experienced a 36 percent increase in assaults from passengers, according to data from the National Transit Database. Buses are a public transportation lifeline for the communities they serve. But bus drivers are highly vulnerable because more

Reed Calls Out Trump for Inflicting Pain at the Pump

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Calls Out Trump for Inflicting Pain at the Pump * CRANSTON, RI - Over five months into President Trump's war of choice with Iran, elevated gas prices are putting added financial pressure on American drivers and businesses alike. Trump's reckless war with Iran and his costly tariff taxes are causing gas prices and food prices to soar, and Americans have less money to spend as a result. Before more

Reed Helps Pass Tick Research Bill to Combat Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Helps Pass Tick Research Bill to Combat Lyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Illnesses * WASHINGTON, DC - The U.S. Senate passed the Kay Hagan Tick Act (S.2398), reauthorizing through 2030 the nation's existing framework for tick-borne disease to ensure the program to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases continues. Federal funding for that program lapse more

Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Pushes to Prohibit Insider Trading & Crack Down on Securities Fraud * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to effectively counter insider trading, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced the Insider Trading Prohibition Act (S.5320) to establish a clear statutory prohibition against insider trading. This legislation seeks to clearly define the offense of ins more

Reed Stumps for Bill to Better Protect Kids Online

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Stumps for Bill to Better Protect Kids Online * WASHINGTON, DC - In an effort to protect kids from the risks posed by the internet and social media and to hold Big Tech accountable for harming a generation of young Americans, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is a cosponsor of the bipartisan Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The bill mandates social media companies limit addictive design features and more

Reed Urges Stronger Cyber Defenses & Rebukes Trump's "Disturbing and Uninformed" Response to Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed Urges Stronger Cyber Defenses & Rebukes Trump's "Disturbing and Uninformed" Response to Cyber Attacks on U.S. Water Systems * WASHINGTON, DC -As the scope of cyberattacks targeting U.S. water and wastewater systems widens and points to Iranian-backed hackers, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is urging the Trump Administration to boost U.S. cyber defenses and safeguard the nation's water supply. R more

Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations Recommend Lifecycle Analysis and Expanded Metrics for DOE Building Energy Code Cost-Effectiveness Methodology

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 1 Response to DOE Request for Information Updating and Improving the Methodology for Assessing Affordability and Cost-Effectiveness of Building Energy Codes Docket No. EERE-2026-BT-BC-0034 Submitted by: Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations August 3, 2026 The undersigned Regional Energy Efficiency Organizations (REE more

Rhode Island's recession may have ended, says URI economist

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * Rhode Island's recession may have ended, says URI economist * 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 more

Roger Williams University Alumna Uses Creative Writing to Build Community Through Poetry Workshops

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Alumna Uses Creative Writing to Build Community Through Poetry Workshops * BRISTOL, R.I. - When Creative Writing alumna Hannah Little '20 enrolled at Roger Williams University, she planned to build a career as an editor. Today, she is still helping people find their voices, but in a very different way. As the Activities Director at Saint Elizabeth Assisted Living in Provide more

Roger Williams University Partners with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to Offer Direct Admission for Gold Award Recipients

BRISTOL, Rhode Island, Aug. 6 -- Roger Williams University posted the following news: * * * Roger Williams University Partners with Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England to Offer Direct Admission for Gold Award Recipients * BRISTOL, R.I. - Roger Williams University and Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England (GSSNE) have announced a first-of-its-kind partnership that streamlines the college admissions process for Girl Scouts across the country who have earned the prestigious Girl Scout Gol more

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: * * * 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 more

S.D. A.G. Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 6 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Joins National Coalition Urging Congress To Strengthen Federal Hemp Reforms South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined 34 other Attorneys General in urging Congress to maintain the November 2025 federal redefinition of hemp. In a letter sent to congressional leadership and the chairs of the House and Senate Appropriations Co more

Sen. Whitehouse, 4 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Treasury Secretary Bessent, IRS CEO Bisignano

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, with four co-signers issued the following letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service CEO Frank J. Bisignano: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 24, 2026 The Honorable Scott Bessent Secretary U.S. Department of the Treasury 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20220 - Frank J. Bisignano Chief Executive Officer Internal Revenue Service 1111 Constitution Avenue NW Wash more

Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee Democrats Blast Cruz's Hearing Targeting the Muslim Community

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee Democrats Blast Cruz's Hearing Targeting the Muslim Community * Washington, DC - U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Mazie Hirono (D-HI), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and Peter Welch (D-VT), Democratic members of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on the Federal Courts, today issued the following statement ahead of Chairman Ted Cr more

Sens. Whitehouse, Heinrich Issue Letter to Deputy IG Brzymialkiewicz

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, and Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following letter to Deputy Inspector General Caryl Brzymialkiewicz: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 4, 2026 Dr. Caryl Brzymialkiewicz Deputy Inspector General Performing the Duties of the Inspector General Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street NW Washington, more

Stumping for RI Blizzard Relief, Reed Urges Bipartisan Lawmakers to Help Make Federal Disaster Aid for States Merit-based Again

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Stumping for RI Blizzard Relief, Reed Urges Bipartisan Lawmakers to Help Make Federal Disaster Aid for States Merit-based Again * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) joined several of his colleagues on Tuesday for a bipartisan roundtable discussion looking at extreme weather, natural disasters, and federal disaster relief efforts. Reed joined U.S. Senators Peter Welch (D-VT), John Curti more

Syracuse University: Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel A shared background in vocational ministry shapes their approach to campus life. Dara Harper Change is coming to the SU Catholic Center this fall, and it's the good kind. As Father Gerry Waterman prepares to depart from campus ministry after ten years of faithful service at the University, two new Conventual Franciscan fri more

Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan 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 conspiracies to inflate more

The dynamic duo behind luxury branding and marketing company Duso Digital

SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, Aug. 7 -- Bryant University issued the following news: * * * The dynamic duo behind luxury branding and marketing company Duso Digital * Boy meets girl; girl is impressed with boy's work ethic; boy delights in girl's people skills; boy and girl start dating and launch a company together. That might sound like the outline of a romance novel set at Bryant, but it's really the simplified version of how Victoria Sousa '27, '28MBA and Liam Dubeau '26, '27MBA built their more

This Month on "Story in the Public Square" - August 2026

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 1 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * This Month on "Story in the Public Square" - August 2026 * Mary Afsari: August 3-9, 2026 The data says that more than half of the country's population is made up of women. But women's healthcare has grown increasingly politicized. Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari is on the front lines of care, offering healthcare from a mobile clinic that meets patients where they are. Amy Hanauer: August 10-16, 2026 It's b more

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: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi more

U.S. Naval War College Names Retired Navy Capt. O'Hara as New Provost

NEWPORT, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The Naval War College issued the following news: * * * Introducing the New U.S. Naval War College Provost, Retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael O'Hara, Ph.D. * The U.S. Naval War College (NWC) welcomed retired U.S. Navy Capt. Michael O'Hara, Ph.D., as its newest provost as of Aug. 1, 2026. O'Hara, who most recently served as the dean of the NWC's Center for Naval Warfare Studies (CNWS), replaces retired U.S. Army Col. Stephen Mariano, Ph.D., who held the position more

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: * * * U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored * 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 more

U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Call for Cancelled Energy Funds to be Restored * The 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, D.C. - Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to more

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: * * * 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, D.C. - Instead of effectively governing and making energy more affordable for hardworking Americans, President Trump has used federal grants to pl more

University of New England: Marine Scientist, Retiring Chemist Receive College of Arts and Sciences Top Honors for 2026-27 Academic Year

BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Marine scientist, retiring chemist receive College of Arts and Sciences top honors for 2026-27 academic year This year's top awards go to two members of the UNE community whose work has shaped student learning and scholarship across decades Story by Emme Demmendaal The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England has announced its highest annual faculty honors: the 2026-2027 Ludcke Ch more

URI business professor explains 'financial unicorns' and SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 4 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI business professor explains 'financial unicorns' and SpaceX, Anthropic IPOs * 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 more

URI cut flower trial August open house to welcome growers, put spotlight on summer blooms

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI cut flower trial August open house to welcome growers, put spotlight on summer blooms * KINGSTON, R.I. - August 3, 2026 - A field of flowers is growing more than just beautiful blooms at the University of Rhode Island's Agronomy Farm. As part of a two-year cut flower variety trial, URI researchers are evaluating snapdragons and dahlias to help strengthen the cut flower industry across South more

URI researcher co-authors recommendations on discussing electronic cigarettes with adults who smoke

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI researcher co-authors recommendations on discussing electronic cigarettes with adults who smoke * KINGSTON, R.I. - August 3, 2026 - Patricia Cioe, professor and associate dean for research and scholarship at the University of Rhode Island College of Nursing, is the only nurse scientist among a group of leading tobacco researchers from the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco Treatmen more

URI team to address remediation challenges of manganese in R.I. drinking water

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 3 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI team to address remediation challenges of manganese in R.I. drinking water * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 3, 2026 - A partnership between the University of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Department of Health will study manganese levels in Rhode Island's drinking water. The project, "Statewide Support for Manganese Management in Rhode Island," will be funded by a grant from the Emerging Contaminants more

Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A more

Valdosta State University Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops

VALDOSTA, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Student-Faculty Researchers Study Pathogen Impacting Pepper, Tomato Crops Valdosta State University's Alyssa Vallad and Dr. Michelle MacLellan spent the summer investigating a plant disease that could have significant implications for South Georgia's tomato and pepper producers. Their research project -- "Exploring a Potential Host Range Shift of Xanthomonas campestris pv. raphani in Commercial Tomato more

Washington challenges Trump administration rule that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain health insurance through the ACA

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 31 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington challenges Trump administration rule that will make it more difficult and expensive to obtain health insurance through the ACA * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 21 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 illegall more

Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information * The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse o more

Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 7 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services * Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not s more

WaterFire brings Brown and Providence together for a night of remembrance and gratitude

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * WaterFire brings Brown and Providence together for a night of remembrance and gratitude * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When tragedy struck Brown University's campus on Dec. 13, 2025, light came in many forms: first responders rushing toward danger, businesses delivering meals, neighbors opening their homes and community partners helping students return safely to their families. On Saturday, Aug. 1, more

What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 6 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer * This season, Salve Regina University faculty and staff have been reading everything from bestselling fiction and sweeping biographies to philosophy, history and poetry, while their playlists bounce from Whitney Houston and James Taylor to Noah Kahan, reggae, indie rock and jazz-inspired road trip favorites. #Dr. Kelli J. Armstro more

White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine * JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center. "The white coat more

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: * * * 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 more

Whitehouse, Heinrich Urge Inspector General to Probe Trump DOI Deception Amid Reflecting Pool Saga

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Whitehouse, Heinrich Urge Inspector General to Probe Trump DOI Deception Amid Reflecting Pool Saga Last week, USAO-DC dropped failed criminal case against former Olympic athlete citing incomplete and faulty information provided by DOI - Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Comm more

Why do people's pupils dilate when they're surprised? Brown researchers explain

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Why do people's pupils dilate when they're surprised? Brown researchers explain * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -When people encounter new information that challenges their expectations, their pupils are likely to dilate. This physiological response is a sign that something is happening in the brain to help the person adapt to the new situation, according to a study led by Brown University researchers more

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