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11/06/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The new Builders + Backers Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to help every American become a builder, fueling innovation from neighborhoods to next-generation industries. ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amid rapid technological change and shifting...

11/06/2025   PR Web Government

The new Builders + Backers Foundation is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit that aims to help every American become a builder, fueling innovation from neighborhoods to next-generation industries. ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Amid rapid technological change and shifting...

11/06/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., hosted a successful "Bingo Beats for a Cause" charity event on October 16, raising $6,500 for Hatching Hope, a disaster relief nonprofit serving the multifamily housing industry. TAMPA, Fla.,...

11/06/2025   PR Web Government

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., hosted a successful "Bingo Beats for a Cause" charity event on October 16, raising $6,500 for Hatching Hope, a disaster relief nonprofit serving the multifamily housing industry. TAMPA, Fla.,...

11/06/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

PlateSmart ARES Certified for NJ SNAP: Expanding Public Safety Reach in New Jersey PlateSmart Technologies has officially received certification under the New Jersey Statewide Network for the Automatic Plate Recognition (NJ SNAP) program, validating its ARES® platform as fully compliant...

11/06/2025   PR Web Government

PlateSmart ARES Certified for NJ SNAP: Expanding Public Safety Reach in New Jersey PlateSmart Technologies has officially received certification under the New Jersey Statewide Network for the Automatic Plate Recognition (NJ SNAP) program, validating its ARES® platform as fully compliant...

11/05/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

MealTrain.com and DoorDash teamed up to help generosity go further — delivering $50,000 in added support through DoorDash gift cards to families in need. Together, they turned small gestures into thousands of shared meals and moments of care. BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 5, 2025...

11/05/2025   PR Web Government

MealTrain.com and DoorDash teamed up to help generosity go further — delivering $50,000 in added support through DoorDash gift cards to families in need. Together, they turned small gestures into thousands of shared meals and moments of care. BURLINGTON, Vt., Nov. 5, 2025...

11/05/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Individuals that hold the CCM® and/or CDMS® credential that are interested in volunteer board service are encouraged to apply. The Commission seeks individuals with passion, skills and experience with diversity of clinical practice settings and across allied health to contribute to its...

11/05/2025   PR Web Government

Individuals that hold the CCM® and/or CDMS® credential that are interested in volunteer board service are encouraged to apply. The Commission seeks individuals with passion, skills and experience with diversity of clinical practice settings and across allied health to contribute to its...

11/04/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Chef Ken Frank Celebrates 70th Birthday in Style, Honoring Philanthropy and Culinary Innovation NAPA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As National Philanthropy Day approaches, Michelin-recommended restaurant La Toque reaffirms its enduring commitment to community service, food...

11/04/2025   PR Web Government

Chef Ken Frank Celebrates 70th Birthday in Style, Honoring Philanthropy and Culinary Innovation NAPA, Calif., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As National Philanthropy Day approaches, Michelin-recommended restaurant La Toque reaffirms its enduring commitment to community service, food...

11/04/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

New Jersey-based pump manufacturer donates to programs aiding wounded veterans through financial assistance, service dogs, scholarships, and mental health resources. EDISON, N.J., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a leading global manufacturer...

11/04/2025   PR Web Government

New Jersey-based pump manufacturer donates to programs aiding wounded veterans through financial assistance, service dogs, scholarships, and mental health resources. EDISON, N.J., Nov. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SFA SANIFLO USA, a division of Group SFA and a leading global manufacturer...

11/04/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown prioritizes the public’s right to know with new Public Records and Open Government Unit

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is creating a new unit and a new position to modernize public records and retention processes, enhance staff training on open government issues, and innovate solutions to hurdles between the business of government and the public’s right to know.

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11/04/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown opposes EPA scheme to rescind greenhouse gas emissions reporting

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 16 attorneys general and two cities in filing a comment letter late Monday opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposal to rescind the vast majority of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
 
The program collects comprehensive data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources across the United States, providing policymakers, businesses, researchers, and the public with reliable information to track pollution and evaluate the effectiveness of climate policies.

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11/03/2025   Washington Attorney General News
WA and other states sue U.S. Department of Education over illegal restrictions to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 21 other attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to apply to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service.
 

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11/03/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

November 10th "Virtual Lounge" Will Focus on How Speech-Language Pathologists Can Help Caregivers and Care Partners ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Hilarity for Charity (HFC) will join forces this November for...

11/03/2025   PR Web Government

November 10th "Virtual Lounge" Will Focus on How Speech-Language Pathologists Can Help Caregivers and Care Partners ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) and Hilarity for Charity (HFC) will join forces this November for...

11/03/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Commending the Best Passive Projects in North America and Beyond, Awardees Were Honored for Their Accomplishments in Phius-certified Passive Building CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Phius shares the winners of its Passive Projects Design Competition. First announced...

11/03/2025   PR Web Government

Commending the Best Passive Projects in North America and Beyond, Awardees Were Honored for Their Accomplishments in Phius-certified Passive Building CHICAGO, Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Phius shares the winners of its Passive Projects Design Competition. First announced...

11/03/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Vehicle is the latest project in the CRC "Build for the Future" scholarship initiative to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople HORSHAM, Pa., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CRC Industries, a global leader in specialty chemicals for automotive and industrial maintenance...

11/03/2025   PR Web Government

Vehicle is the latest project in the CRC "Build for the Future" scholarship initiative to support the next generation of skilled tradespeople HORSHAM, Pa., Nov. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CRC Industries, a global leader in specialty chemicals for automotive and industrial maintenance...

11/02/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

On November 2, 2025, International Medical Relief (IMR) announced the deployment of its first Disaster Area Response Teams (DART) to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28th. IMR is providing emergency medical care, essential supplies, and critical...

11/02/2025   PR Web Government

On November 2, 2025, International Medical Relief (IMR) announced the deployment of its first Disaster Area Response Teams (DART) to Jamaica following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa on October 28th. IMR is providing emergency medical care, essential supplies, and critical...

11/01/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Dr. Casaretto's 50 years of daily use provides one of the clearest exposure histories in talc litigation. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Broward County jury has reached a $20 million verdict in Casaretto v. Johnson & Johnson, a wrongful death case brought by...

11/01/2025   PR Web Government

Dr. Casaretto's 50 years of daily use provides one of the clearest exposure histories in talc litigation. FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Nov. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A Broward County jury has reached a $20 million verdict in Casaretto v. Johnson & Johnson, a wrongful death case brought by...

10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown leads coalition supporting Minnesota’s trans-inclusive policy for youth sports

A coalition of 12 attorneys general joined Attorney General Nick Brown in filing an amicus brief in Female Athletes United (FAU) v. Keith Ellison et al., supporting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s ongoing fight to defend the rights of transgender youth to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity in Minnesota.
 

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10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris through a new tobacco-related settlement

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris to resolve lingering disputes between the company and the state related to the landmark multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement reached in 1998.

atgAshleyGross
10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case

Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds 
 

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10/31/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summits—one of the longest-running and most active monthly AI series on Zoom— celebrate their five-year anniversary this month with a special edition featuring keynote speakers from Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Held on the third Thursday of every...

10/31/2025   PR Web Government

The Artificial Intelligence Innovation Summits—one of the longest-running and most active monthly AI series on Zoom— celebrate their five-year anniversary this month with a special edition featuring keynote speakers from Microsoft, IBM, and Amazon. Held on the third Thursday of every...

10/31/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

McKee Homes is partnering with Trees for the Triangle to host a community tree-planting event in Durham on November 14, 2025, bringing together employees, volunteers, and residents to support local canopy restoration. Sixty volunteers are needed, with training and materials provided by...

10/31/2025   PR Web Government

McKee Homes is partnering with Trees for the Triangle to host a community tree-planting event in Durham on November 14, 2025, bringing together employees, volunteers, and residents to support local canopy restoration. Sixty volunteers are needed, with training and materials provided by...

10/31/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Thompson Restaurants' family of brands unites to feed local families and support youth through partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thompson Restaurants is giving thanks in a big way this season with the return of its...

10/31/2025   PR Web Government

Thompson Restaurants' family of brands unites to feed local families and support youth through partnership with Northwest Federal Credit Union Foundation RESTON, Va., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thompson Restaurants is giving thanks in a big way this season with the return of its...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Protect your home from winter storms on California's Central Coast. Golden State Tree Service shares tips for removing hazardous branches and trees before heavy rain and wind cause damage. ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The usually mild California Central Coast...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government

Protect your home from winter storms on California's Central Coast. Golden State Tree Service shares tips for removing hazardous branches and trees before heavy rain and wind cause damage. ARROYO GRANDE, Calif., Oct. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The usually mild California Central Coast...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

CAREYOU Co., Ltd., a leading AgeTech company specializing in digital inclusion for seniors, has filed a U.S. patent for an AI-based smartphone launcher system designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and communication for older adults worldwide. SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government

CAREYOU Co., Ltd., a leading AgeTech company specializing in digital inclusion for seniors, has filed a U.S. patent for an AI-based smartphone launcher system designed to enhance accessibility, safety, and communication for older adults worldwide. SEOUL, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

County resolution highlights Admission Day as NSGW joins leaders to celebrate the state's founding. FAIRFIELD, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Solano County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution Tuesday recognizing the 175th anniversary of California's Admission Day,...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government

County resolution highlights Admission Day as NSGW joins leaders to celebrate the state's founding. FAIRFIELD, Calif., Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Solano County Board of Supervisors adopted a resolution Tuesday recognizing the 175th anniversary of California's Admission Day,...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Breast Cancer Awareness Hawaii HONOLULU, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steve's Plumbing & AC is turning pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Technicians are wearing pink booties and pins and service vans are outfitted with ribbon magnets across Oahu Maui...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government

Breast Cancer Awareness Hawaii HONOLULU, Oct. 30, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Steve's Plumbing & AC is turning pink this October in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Technicians are wearing pink booties and pins and service vans are outfitted with ribbon magnets across Oahu Maui...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Transparency Coalition today released its 2025 State AI Legislation Report, the most comprehensive analysis to date of the rapid wave of state-level artificial intelligence policy action across the United States. Since January, the Transparency Coalition has tracked nearly 600...

10/30/2025   PR Web Government

The Transparency Coalition today released its 2025 State AI Legislation Report, the most comprehensive analysis to date of the rapid wave of state-level artificial intelligence policy action across the United States. Since January, the Transparency Coalition has tracked nearly 600...

10/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown coalition blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late Monday blocking the Trump administration from defunding teen sexual health education programs over the inclusion of language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities.

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10/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins states suing Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits

Coalition urges court to immediately restore SNAP funding relied upon by 42 million Americans 

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans buy food.

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10/27/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge issues order blocking federal cuts to student mental health grants in AG Brown lawsuit

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from illegally cutting some congressionally approved funding for K-12 mental health programs after a coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, filed suit in June.
 

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10/27/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office secures 13-year sentence against individual who stole $750,000 in merchandise across three counties

A Snohomish County Superior Court sentenced Micah Snyder to 160 months in prison last week after he pled guilty to stealing more than $750,000 in high-end sneakers and jewelry in multiple burglaries throughout King, Snohomish, and Pierce counties. The Attorney General’s Office prosecuted the case of organized retail theft.

“Our team successfully prosecuted one of the most prolific retail thieves we have seen in years,” said AG Nick Brown. “I’m proud of the work our attorneys do every day to keep Washingtonians safe.”

atgSamBlobaum
10/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown urges Ninth Circuit to block federal overreach in National Guard case

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a supplemental amicus brief urging the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to rehear en banc a case involving the president’s unprecedented use of federal authority to seize control of state National Guard troops over a governor’s objection.

“We know this is wrong. We know this is un-American. And we will continue to raise the alarm about the president’s unconstitutional vision for using the military against civilians,” Brown said.

atgAshleyGross
10/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Online clothing retailer will pay refunds to dozens of Washingtonians to resolve deceptive advertising and billing claims

Dozens of Washington consumers will receive refunds, with the average totaling about $2,500, from an online clothing retailer as part of a settlement resolving claims the company deceptively steered shoppers into recurring monthly payments that were difficult to cancel.

atgAshleyGross
10/22/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge blocks NOAA’s termination of $9 million in climate funding for Washington

Washington won an order in federal court today blocking the Trump administration’s termination of more than $9 million in funding that would help the state build resilience to the growing hazards posed by climate change.

U.S. District Court Judge Marsha Pechman of the Western District of Washington granted a preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Commerce and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) from terminating the funding and impeding Washington’s access to the awards.

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10/21/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown co-leads opposition to Trump’s unlawful deployment of National Guard to Chicago

The U.S. Supreme Court should deny the Trump administration’s request to stay a lower court order blocking an illegal National Guard deployment to Chicago, Attorney General Nick Brown says in an amicus brief he co-led with 24 attorneys general and governors in support of Illinois and the City of Chicago’s lawsuit.

atgSamBlobaum
10/21/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington and Massachusetts co-lead brief urging SCOTUS to protect states’ use of investigative subpoenas

Washington and Massachusetts are leading a multistate coalition urging the U.S. Supreme Court to confirm states’ longstanding authority to request information from individuals and corporations as part of state investigations into potential violations of state laws, including, for example, consumer protection laws.

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