Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Maine
Americans for Prosperity Welcomes Secretary Wright to Pine Tree State, Says Maine Needs an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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Americans for Prosperity Welcomes Secretary Wright to Pine Tree State, Says Maine Needs an All-of-the-Above Energy Strategy
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Lincoln, Maine -Americans for Prosperity (AFP) welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to Maine at a time when Pine Tree State families are paying the price for years of Augusta Democrats' bad energy policies.
AFP Northeast Region Director
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Ark. A.G. Griffin, 34 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 20 (TNSletter) -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, with 34 co-signers issued the following letter to Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 4, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Tom Cole
House Committee on Appropriations
U.S. Capitol Building, H-307
Washington, D.C
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 19 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Long Island Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Island Harvest in Suffolk County as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price f
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Western New York Families
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to FeedMore Western New York in Buffalo as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 18 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ISSUES STATEMENT ON TRIAL AGAINST META OVER ADDICTIVE FEATURES THAT HARM CHILDREN
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Chicago - Attorney General Raoul today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general begins to present their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive co
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Bennet, Huffman, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Huffman, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet and U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) led their Democratic colleagues to oppose the recent rescission of two key Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules on leasing and waste prevention. Their rollback will harm public lands,
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Bribery, Sex Crimes And Stock Trades: Republicans' Corruption Problems Go Beyond Trump [HuffPost]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Bribery, Sex Crimes And Stock Trades: Republicans' Corruption Problems Go Beyond Trump [HuffPost]
"A massive bribery scandal involving an Ohio utility company, a House ethics investigation into hiring a former chief of staff's girlfriend in Georgia, a generous plea deal for a well-connected sex offender in Texas. The GOP candidates in both Michigan and New Hampshire made fortunes trave
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Environment America Research & Policy Center Statement: Proposal Would Strip Protections From 45 Million Acres of National Forest
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Environment America Research and Policy Center issued the following statement on Aug. 19, 2026:
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STATEMENT: Proposal would strip protections from 45 million acres of national forest
DENVER -- Some of Americans' favorite places to immerse themselves in nature are facing imminent danger. The U.S. Forest Service (part of the Agriculture Department) filed a proposed rule in the Federal Register on Wednesday that would end protections for nearly 45 million acres of "inv
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
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BOSTON -Today, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources in New England and across the
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 19 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey, New England Governors Sound Alarm Over Proposed Energy Merger
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BOSTON -Today, Governor Maura Healey joined other New England states in raising serious concerns about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy and its impact on costs. If approved, the merger would give the company significant control over energy resources in New England
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Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 18 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news:
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Governor Mills Statement on Proposed Acquisition of Dominion Energy by NextEra
Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement underscoring concerns expressed today by five New England States about NextEra Energy's proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy:
"NextEra's proposal to acquire Dominion Energy would concentrate too many energy generation and transmission assets in a company that has worked aggr
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Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Recognized as Most Bipartisan Senate Republican
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) is the most bipartisan Republican in the U.S. Senate, according to an independent study by the nonpartisan project Bridge Grades. Grassley earned a score of 96.9 out of 100 in the report, ranking fourth overall among all 100 senators.
"At my annual 99 county meetings, Iowans ask me
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House Oversight & Government Reform Ranking Member Garcia, Democratic Representatives Open Investigation Into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen at Gunpoint
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Ranking Member Robert Garcia, Democratic Representatives, Open Investigation into ICE Agents Threatening U.S. Citizen At Gunpoint
Today, Rep. Robert Garcia, Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, Northern Virginia Representative Don Beyer, Ranking Members Jamie Raskin and Bennie Th
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Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
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U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led 39 colleagues to oppose the recent rescission of two key Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules on leasing and waste prevention. Their rollback will harm public lands, reduce community input,
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Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Huffman, Bennet, Colleagues Fight Against Rescission of Key Energy Leasing and Public Lands Protections
U.S. Representative Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet led 39 colleagues to oppose the recent rescission of two key Bureau of Land Management (BLM) oil and gas rules on leasing and waste prevention. Their ro
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King, Colleagues Demand Answers from Pentagon About "Safety and Well-Being" of USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King, Colleagues Demand Answers from Pentagon About "Safety and Well-Being" of USS Abraham Lincoln Crew
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), joined several of his colleagues in demanding answers about deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. In a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, King and his colleag
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M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 19 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- M&T Bank, a financial holding company, issued the following news release:
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M&T Bank and RDC.AI Recognized with Editor's Choice Award at 2026 Banking Tech Awards USA
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Portfolio Intelligence platform strengthens client insight and early risk identification
BUFFALO, NEW YORK, Aug. 19, 2026 - RDC.AI, the agentic and predictive intelligence platform for business and commercial banking, today announced that its work with M&T Ba
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NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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NC Food Bank Receives First Egg Delivery Following Attorney General Jackson's Settlement in Antitrust Case; State to Receive Nearly 3M Eggs
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RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined North Carolina food bank leaders to receive the first in a series of egg deliveries totaling nearly three million eggs. Food banks in North Carolina will receive the eggs as part
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Senator Collins Announces UMaine Will Begin Construction of 3D-Printed Neighborhood for Homeless Individuals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins Announces UMaine Will Begin Construction of 3D-Printed Neighborhood for Homeless Individuals
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BANGOR, ME - U.S. Senator Susan Collins announced today that the University of Maine's (UMaine) Advanced Structures and Composites Center (ASCC) has received its $4 million Congressionally Directed Spending award. This funding, which Senator Collins secured through fiscal year 2024 approp
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Senator Collins Tours Historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins Tours Historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George
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ST. GEORGE, ME - U.S. Senator Susan Collins toured the historic Wildcat Lobster Pound in St. George and met with leaders of the Maine Coast Fishermen's Association (MCFA) and local fishermen. During her visit, they discussed plans to restore the property and create new opportunities for Maine's seafood businesses through fisherie
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Senator Collins Visits Energy Storage Project in Lincoln with Energy Secretary Wright
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Senator Collins Visits Energy Storage Project in Lincoln with Energy Secretary Wright
LINCOLN, ME - Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins joined U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright and local leaders in Lincoln to learn more about Form Energy's plans for a new energy storage facility at the Lincoln Technology Park. The facility will be located at the site of the former Lincoln Paper & Tissue Mill.
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 18 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Trial Begins in Attorney General Jeff Jackson's Landmark Case Against Meta
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RALEIGH -Opening arguments began today in a bipartisan multistate case against Meta, the largest social media company in the world. Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 28 bipartisan attorneys general allege that Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, designed its platforms to be addictive to kids
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Trust for Public Land and L.L.Bean Announce 2026 Recipients of the L.L.Bean Community Awards to Promote Greater Access to the Outdoors
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 17 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release:
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Trust for Public Land and L.L.Bean Announce 2026 Recipients of the L.L.Bean Community Awards to Promote Greater Access to the Outdoors
Trust for Public Land (TPL) and L.L.Bean today announced the recipients of the 2026 L.L.Bean Community Awards, recognizing three projects that will help more people connect with the outdoors while strengthening the communities they serve.
The L.L.Bean Com
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UMaine-led team uses AI to strengthen electric grids against cyberattacks and extreme weather
ORONO, Maine, Aug. 19 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release:
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UMaine-led team uses AI to strengthen electric grids against cyberattacks and extreme weather
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Researchers led by the University of Maine are developing artificial intelligence technology that could make electric grids more resilient to cyberattacks, equipment failures and extreme weather, improving the reliability of power systems in vulnerable communities.
Led by UMaine's Prabuddha Chakraborty, mul
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly
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A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwi
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