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11/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) has announced the winner of the 2026 Linda G. O'Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize, a $100,000 award that will fund a study of consciousness-associated Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP, formerly known as UFOs). NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government

The Institute of Noetic Sciences (IONS) has announced the winner of the 2026 Linda G. O'Bryant Noetic Sciences Research Prize, a $100,000 award that will fund a study of consciousness-associated Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP, formerly known as UFOs). NOVATO, Calif., Nov. 5, 2026...

11/05/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA challenges federal Medicaid barriers jeopardizing Washingtonians’ health coverage

Attorney General Nick Brown today filed suit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ plans to implement changes to Medicaid that create new barriers to receiving health insurance through Apple Health.
 
Strict new requirements force more than 600,000 Washington residents to fill out onerous paperwork on a regular basis to prove they’re working, in school, or volunteering to keep their health insurance.
 

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11/05/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown, multistate coalition win case protecting $7.5 million in law enforcement funding for Washington

Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition of 23 states secured a victory in court Wednesday that blocks the federal government from withholding congressionally-authorized grants for law enforcement from Washington, including grants that fund ongoing criminal justice and public safety operations, such as crisis intervention programs, support for survivors of domestic violence, and efforts to reduce youth recidivism. 

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11/05/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington wins $900 million verdict against Albertsons for fueling opioid crisis

The Attorney General’s Office prevailed on behalf of Washingtonians today in its case against Albertsons’ pharmacies after a King County Superior Court judge ruled the company failed to prevent the misuse of opioids, significantly contributing to the crisis that continues to kill thousands of Washingtonians every year. 

Judge Janet Helson ruled Albertsons violated the law and failed to guard against the misuse and diversion of dangerous controlled substances, ordering a $900 million judgment, plus fees and costs, to address the consequences of the company’s unlawful actions.

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11/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Amended federal lawsuit alleges VDOT rejected a Black-owned contractor's bid under a rule VDOT's own records show it did not apply to other bidders RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Krudys Law Firm. RICHMOND, Va. JIREH Construction Co., Inc., a Black-owned Richmond...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government

Amended federal lawsuit alleges VDOT rejected a Black-owned contractor's bid under a rule VDOT's own records show it did not apply to other bidders RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Krudys Law Firm. RICHMOND, Va. JIREH Construction Co., Inc., a Black-owned Richmond...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Community Catalyst President and CEO Linda Goler Blount reflects that people are tired of a healthcare system that regularly forces hardworking people to choose between buying food or buying medicine or that causes them to delay needed care until problems become unavoidable, costly...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government

Community Catalyst President and CEO Linda Goler Blount reflects that people are tired of a healthcare system that regularly forces hardworking people to choose between buying food or buying medicine or that causes them to delay needed care until problems become unavoidable, costly...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Tony Villiotti Rookie of the Year program will award one patient or caregiver up to $10,000 to help others affected by liver disease; applications open in spring 2027 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Liver Education Advocates is launching one of its late co-founder Tony...

11/05/2026   PR Web Government

Tony Villiotti Rookie of the Year program will award one patient or caregiver up to $10,000 to help others affected by liver disease; applications open in spring 2027 PITTSBURGH, Nov. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Liver Education Advocates is launching one of its late co-founder Tony...

11/04/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Thanksgiving Point is proud to announce the opening of two new STEM Discovery Spaces at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, made possible through the generous support of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. Bridges from Me to You and Teamwork in the Wee Jungle create new...

11/04/2026   PR Web Government

Thanksgiving Point is proud to announce the opening of two new STEM Discovery Spaces at the Museum of Natural Curiosity, made possible through the generous support of the Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation. Bridges from Me to You and Teamwork in the Wee Jungle create new...

11/04/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Top strategists have called Congress Majority PAC's unusual ads "among the most persuasive ads of the Midterm election." LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Congress Majority PAC's TV spots ran in digital media statewide in Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Alaska and Michigan....

11/04/2026   PR Web Government

Top strategists have called Congress Majority PAC's unusual ads "among the most persuasive ads of the Midterm election." LOS ANGELES, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Congress Majority PAC's TV spots ran in digital media statewide in Maine, Ohio, Texas, Iowa, Kansas, Alaska and Michigan....

11/03/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Accomplished marketing leader brings fresh perspective, creative vision, and a passion for building teams that move businesses forward. DENVER, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC ("BluSky"), a leading national provider of commercial restoration and...

11/03/2026   PR Web Government

Accomplished marketing leader brings fresh perspective, creative vision, and a passion for building teams that move businesses forward. DENVER, Nov. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC ("BluSky"), a leading national provider of commercial restoration and...

11/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, FTC reach $600K settlement with payment processing company for deceptive practices

Washington small business owners will receive financial relief through a $600,000 settlement with the payment processor Riverside Payments, Inc., its affiliate, and the companies’ owners, resolving allegations the firms deceived customers with false promises of cost savings and extreme hurdles to canceling when they wanted out.

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11/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The National STEM Scholar Program selects 10 middle school science teachers each year from a national pool of applicants based solely on their description of a "big idea" Challenge Project they would implement in their classrooms if funds were available. Each cohort participates in a week...

11/02/2026   PR Web Government

The National STEM Scholar Program selects 10 middle school science teachers each year from a national pool of applicants based solely on their description of a "big idea" Challenge Project they would implement in their classrooms if funds were available. Each cohort participates in a week...

11/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton has secured all $22.4 million needed to build the first phase of its Star of Hope Campaign, which will expand emergency shelter and add 38 deeply affordable homes for women and children in Kitsap County. BREMERTON, Wash., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- St....

11/02/2026   PR Web Government

St. Vincent de Paul Bremerton has secured all $22.4 million needed to build the first phase of its Star of Hope Campaign, which will expand emergency shelter and add 38 deeply affordable homes for women and children in Kitsap County. BREMERTON, Wash., Nov. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- St....

11/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Beijing on Friday, October 30. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- (This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of...

11/01/2026   PR Web Government

Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, chatted over tea with Elke Budenbender, wife of German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, in Beijing on Friday, October 30. WASHINGTON, Nov. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- (This material is distributed by MediaLinks TV, LLC on behalf of...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

National collaboration expands digital learning tools, continuing education, and leadership resources for coaches, club directors, and regional leaders across the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USA Volleyball (USAV) and American Sport Education (ASE) today...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government

National collaboration expands digital learning tools, continuing education, and leadership resources for coaches, club directors, and regional leaders across the U.S. ORLANDO, Fla., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- USA Volleyball (USAV) and American Sport Education (ASE) today...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Coldwell Banker Hearthside and Peoples Security Bank & Trust unite to honor employees and agents who have faced breast cancer, along with company co-owner Robin Mancuso DeLuna. BUCKINGHAM, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A longstanding commitment to local relationships has...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government

Coldwell Banker Hearthside and Peoples Security Bank & Trust unite to honor employees and agents who have faced breast cancer, along with company co-owner Robin Mancuso DeLuna. BUCKINGHAM, Pa., Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A longstanding commitment to local relationships has...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Chambers distinction identifies firms that offer the sophisticated capabilities traditionally associated with larger law firms while providing the personalized attention and efficiency of smaller practices NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacific Street Law today announced...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government

Chambers distinction identifies firms that offer the sophisticated capabilities traditionally associated with larger law firms while providing the personalized attention and efficiency of smaller practices NEW YORK, Oct. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pacific Street Law today announced...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

APHON welcomes its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, bringing together dedicated leaders committed to advancing the organization's mission. Meet the Board members who will help guide APHON and support the pediatric hematology/oncology nursing community. MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2026...

10/30/2026   PR Web Government

APHON welcomes its 2026–2027 Board of Directors, bringing together dedicated leaders committed to advancing the organization's mission. Meet the Board members who will help guide APHON and support the pediatric hematology/oncology nursing community. MCLEAN, Va., Oct. 30, 2026...

10/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Win for Washington as judge blocks unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements

A judge blocked the federal government’s unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would have made it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, delivering a victory to Washington and a multistate coalition that brought the case in June 2026.

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10/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

National analysis from EOX's Steve Storkan introduces cumulative ESOP distributions as a new way to measure the economic impact of employee ownership. The study finds that $141.8 Billion reached employee owners between 2009 and 2024, revealing a major part of the employee story that is...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government

National analysis from EOX's Steve Storkan introduces cumulative ESOP distributions as a new way to measure the economic impact of employee ownership. The study finds that $141.8 Billion reached employee owners between 2009 and 2024, revealing a major part of the employee story that is...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Bastyr University's Department of Midwifery receives a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide scholarships for eligible students in its Master of Science in Midwifery program. The funding reduces financial barriers to...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government

Bastyr University's Department of Midwifery receives a five-year, $3.25 million federal grant from Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to provide scholarships for eligible students in its Master of Science in Midwifery program. The funding reduces financial barriers to...

10/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
GM to pay $220M for sharing drivers’ private data in case co-led by Washington

General Motors will pay $220 million to settle allegations that it illegally sold consumers’ private driver behavior data and location information to third parties, including data brokers, who then sold the data to insurance companies. For many consumers, this data was used by insurance companies in part to set insurance rates. 

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10/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Integration allows dive shops to prompt customers to round up purchases to support global ocean conservation PROVO, Utah, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dive Shop 360, an Official PADI Partner and all-in-one, cloud-based point of sale (POS) software built for dive retailers, today...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government

Integration allows dive shops to prompt customers to round up purchases to support global ocean conservation PROVO, Utah, Oct. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dive Shop 360, an Official PADI Partner and all-in-one, cloud-based point of sale (POS) software built for dive retailers, today...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Rand & Mike Spear – The Accident Lawyers are supporting Philadelphia students and educators through a charitable donation to Southwark School, helping fund an upcoming class trip to the Philadelphia Zoo and provide additional classroom supplies for the school year. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29,...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government

Rand & Mike Spear – The Accident Lawyers are supporting Philadelphia students and educators through a charitable donation to Southwark School, helping fund an upcoming class trip to the Philadelphia Zoo and provide additional classroom supplies for the school year. PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 29,...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Stamford Ford Supports Laurel House. Stamford Ford is proud to support Laurel House's Sound Steps 5K for Mental Health Recovery, reinforcing its commitment to building a stronger, healthier community in Fairfield County. Through a financial contribution and community awareness...

10/29/2026   PR Web Government

Stamford Ford Supports Laurel House. Stamford Ford is proud to support Laurel House's Sound Steps 5K for Mental Health Recovery, reinforcing its commitment to building a stronger, healthier community in Fairfield County. Through a financial contribution and community awareness...

10/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

On October, 27th, Foodservice and Restaurant Consultant William H. Bender, FCSI will be presenting the California Restaurant Foundation's Force-In Training (FIT)™ Program to ProStart® students at North Salinas High School. SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodservice...

10/28/2026   PR Web Government

On October, 27th, Foodservice and Restaurant Consultant William H. Bender, FCSI will be presenting the California Restaurant Foundation's Force-In Training (FIT)™ Program to ProStart® students at North Salinas High School. SAN JOSE, Calif., Oct. 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Foodservice...

10/27/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues to block the federal administration’s gutting of the Corporate Transparency Act

Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a coalition of 20 states in a lawsuit to stop the federal administration from gutting a law that helps banking regulators and law enforcement investigate shell companies and crack down on financial crime.

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10/27/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s Office finalizes model Public Records Act rules to improve transparency

The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) has released new model rules for government agencies to comply with the Public Records Act, incorporating feedback from hundreds of oral and written public comments about the AG’s proposed rules over the last year.
 

atgAshleyGross
10/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office defends workers’ right to moonlight in settlement with Kiddie Academy

The Attorney General’s Office entered a consent decree today with seven Kiddie Academy childcare centers resolving claims they illegally prevented employees from working other jobs in their off hours.

atgSamBlobaum
10/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington’s police use-of-force dashboard delivers transparency to the public

The Attorney General’s Office held a “Data, Transparency, and Police Use of Force” community forum in Everett Thursday evening to advance the office’s transparency work, partnership with local law enforcement, and commitment to community engagement. 

atgAshleyGross
10/22/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA and other states win lawsuit protecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Washington and other plaintiff states have won their lawsuit to protect the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program for those working in public service careers, following the U.S. Department of Education dropping its appeal of a court ruling rejecting attempts to weaponize the program for political purposes.

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10/22/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA-led coalition opposes DOJ’s frivolous challenge to California elections

Attorney General Nick Brown is leading a multistate coalition opposing the federal government’s baseless lawsuit against California as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to sow doubt in the legitimacy of the midterm elections.

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10/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown encourages Washingtonians to dispose of unused medications

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24. Attorney General Nick Brown encourages Washingtonians to safely dispose of unneeded medications to prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

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10/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. 

atgSamBlobaum
10/19/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs

A bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including Attorney General Nick Brown, today filed a lawsuit to block the merger of two of the largest makers of playground equipment, alleging the deal would raise prices for schools, parks, churches, and local governments that build or maintain playgrounds.

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