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11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Community Health 360 (CH360) today launched its next set of AI Native products and resources for Community-Based organizations (CBOs) and Community Care Hubs: an Easy To Use Medicaid Billing Software, AI-enhanced Member Portal, Executive Intelligence, Revenue Cycle Management, a Community...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

Community Health 360 (CH360) today launched its next set of AI Native products and resources for Community-Based organizations (CBOs) and Community Care Hubs: an Easy To Use Medicaid Billing Software, AI-enhanced Member Portal, Executive Intelligence, Revenue Cycle Management, a Community...

11/12/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AGO appoints outside law firm to defend Initiative 638

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement today regarding the state’s defense of Initiative 638:

“One of the most important duties of the Attorney General’s Office is to ensure that laws passed by the Legislature or by the voters through initiative are vigorously defended. I am deeply committed to that principle and my professional and ethical responsibilities as Washington’s chief legal officer. My personal views do not dictate what laws get defended or the strength of that defense. 

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11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

APSHO announces that Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN®, FAPO was awarded the annual Mary Pazdur Award for Excellence in Advanced Practice in Oncology Award. The Kelly Young Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Marie Parish, PharmD, BCOP. Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACONP, FAPO...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

APSHO announces that Sandra Kurtin, PhD, ANP-C, AOCN®, FAPO was awarded the annual Mary Pazdur Award for Excellence in Advanced Practice in Oncology Award. The Kelly Young Memorial Scholarship was awarded to Marie Parish, PharmD, BCOP. Christa Braun-Inglis, DNP, APRN, FNP-BC, ACONP, FAPO...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Brian O'Hara attended the Manhattan event as an invited guest in support of local leaders and community partners. NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brian O'Hara, principal of O'Hara Leadership Group and former Minneapolis police chief, attended the 8th Annual Gentlemen's...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

Brian O'Hara attended the Manhattan event as an invited guest in support of local leaders and community partners. NEW YORK, Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brian O'Hara, principal of O'Hara Leadership Group and former Minneapolis police chief, attended the 8th Annual Gentlemen's...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Protecting the Past to Conserve the Future: Ripley Site purchased by The Archaeological Conservancy in collaboration with Seneca Nation and Buffalo Bat Habitat. RIPLEY, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buffalo Bat Habitat, The Archaeological Conservancy, and the Seneca Nation of...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

Protecting the Past to Conserve the Future: Ripley Site purchased by The Archaeological Conservancy in collaboration with Seneca Nation and Buffalo Bat Habitat. RIPLEY, N.Y., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Buffalo Bat Habitat, The Archaeological Conservancy, and the Seneca Nation of...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, says state-run OSHA programs, including Cal/OSHA, are falling short of the federal requirement for adequately trained and qualified enforcement staff, and that citations are being written and approved by personnel who were never trained in the...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, says state-run OSHA programs, including Cal/OSHA, are falling short of the federal requirement for adequately trained and qualified enforcement staff, and that citations are being written and approved by personnel who were never trained in the...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Hosted by Family Resource Network, the two-day event focused on caregiver support and the importance of connection. PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 63 million Americans caring for a loved one, the need for stronger support systems has never been greater. On...

11/12/2026   PR Web Government

Hosted by Family Resource Network, the two-day event focused on caregiver support and the importance of connection. PRINCETON, N.J., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With 63 million Americans caring for a loved one, the need for stronger support systems has never been greater. On...

11/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown calls for additional revisions on permitting reform bill

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in sending a letter to two U.S. Senate committees regarding the proposed Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, commonly known as the permitting reform bill, which aims to streamline the process for approving energy projects.
 

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11/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

October 27 directive targets grazing access, permit renewals and public information; existing permit holders should distinguish new agency priorities from approved grazing rights. DENVER, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A federal directive to identify additional livestock grazing...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government

October 27 directive targets grazing access, permit renewals and public information; existing permit holders should distinguish new agency priorities from approved grazing rights. DENVER, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- A federal directive to identify additional livestock grazing...

11/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington sues the state’s two biggest dialysis companies over illegal noncompete requirements

The two largest for-profit companies that provide dialysis treatment in Washington have unlawfully imposed noncompete agreements on medical directors in their centers, blocking competition and reducing treatment options for people with kidney failure, Attorney General Nick Brown alleged in a new lawsuit.
 
Dialysis is a treatment to filter waste and fluid from the blood of people with kidney failure. About 9,000 people across Washington receive dialysis treatment, which usually occurs at a dialysis center three times a week for several hours at a time.
 

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11/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Eight major public universities commit to develop and implement campuswide strategies to strengthen inquiry, dialogue, and free expression through a yearlong initiative NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Presidents and senior leaders from eight major public universities have...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government

Eight major public universities commit to develop and implement campuswide strategies to strengthen inquiry, dialogue, and free expression through a yearlong initiative NEW YORK, Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Presidents and senior leaders from eight major public universities have...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Contego Medical received FDA premarket approval for the Neuroguard IEP Direct System and 510(k) clearance for Neuroguard IEP Embolic Protection System to treat narrowed carotid arteries. The approvals give clinicians a new option for a procedure that previously carried a risk of stroke...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government

Contego Medical received FDA premarket approval for the Neuroguard IEP Direct System and 510(k) clearance for Neuroguard IEP Embolic Protection System to treat narrowed carotid arteries. The approvals give clinicians a new option for a procedure that previously carried a risk of stroke...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Longtime Board member brings more than 25 years in research, drug development and medical affairs as he succeeds co-founder and CMO Emeritus Brian Koffman, MDCM NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CLL Society, a leading authority for people living with chronic...

11/10/2026   PR Web Government

Longtime Board member brings more than 25 years in research, drug development and medical affairs as he succeeds co-founder and CMO Emeritus Brian Koffman, MDCM NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CLL Society, a leading authority for people living with chronic...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Clinical psychologist and disaster recovery innovator recognized for combining trauma science, survivor experience, and technology to advance long-term climate resilience SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The After Collective today announced that co-founder and executive...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government

Clinical psychologist and disaster recovery innovator recognized for combining trauma science, survivor experience, and technology to advance long-term climate resilience SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The After Collective today announced that co-founder and executive...

11/09/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s annual Data Breach Report recommends stronger protections for Washingtonians’ personal information

The Attorney General’s Office released its annual Data Breach Report today following a year in which businesses, government agencies, and other institutions reported 197 data breaches to the state and sent more than 3.5 million notices to Washington residents. 

The report analyzes these results and also recommends updates to the state’s data breach notification laws to strengthen data security and further ensure Washingtonians are notified when their personal information is compromised.

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11/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Individuals and Families in Need Can Visit Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church's Mobile Food Pantry the Same Day to Complete Their Holiday Meal PHOENIX, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Powell Legacy Center will host the HeroZona Foundation's 23rd annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government

Individuals and Families in Need Can Visit Pilgrim Rest Baptist Church's Mobile Food Pantry the Same Day to Complete Their Holiday Meal PHOENIX, Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Powell Legacy Center will host the HeroZona Foundation's 23rd annual Thanksgiving Turkey Giveaway...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The new feature in the free Project 61 driver health app offers practical tools to respond to stress and encourages connection and engagement. CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project 61 today launched Mental Drive, a new section of the free Project 61 app. Built for the...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government

The new feature in the free Project 61 driver health app offers practical tools to respond to stress and encourages connection and engagement. CARMEL, Ind., Nov. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project 61 today launched Mental Drive, a new section of the free Project 61 app. Built for the...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Anticoagulation Forum (AC Forum) and the National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP) have announced a merger that brings the Certified Antithrombotic Care Provider (CACP) credential under AC Forum's national platform for education, clinical resources, and...

11/09/2026   PR Web Government

The Anticoagulation Forum (AC Forum) and the National Certification Board for Anticoagulation Providers (NCBAP) have announced a merger that brings the Certified Antithrombotic Care Provider (CACP) credential under AC Forum's national platform for education, clinical resources, and...

11/07/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Stephanie Thomas once did her homework by candlelight and was too shy to raise her hand in class. Now a national leader on elections, she is the first Black woman re-elected Connecticut's Secretary of the State, winning 63.46% of the vote. Her victory comes as Black women make history...

11/07/2026   PR Web Government

Stephanie Thomas once did her homework by candlelight and was too shy to raise her hand in class. Now a national leader on elections, she is the first Black woman re-elected Connecticut's Secretary of the State, winning 63.46% of the vote. Her victory comes as Black women make history...

11/06/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC is proud to be included in the 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings for its distinguished work in personal injury, antitrust, mass torts, and healthcare law. The Best Law Firm rankings recognize leading law firms nationwide for their exceptional legal...

11/06/2026   PR Web Government

Rogers, Patrick, Westbrook & Brickman, LLC is proud to be included in the 2027 Best Law Firms® rankings for its distinguished work in personal injury, antitrust, mass torts, and healthcare law. The Best Law Firm rankings recognize leading law firms nationwide for their exceptional legal...

11/06/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Funding secured by Commissioner Robert Patrick will help expand access to school-based counseling at Peachtree Middle School and Dunwoody Elementary School. JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Summit Counseling Center extends its sincere appreciation to the DeKalb...

11/06/2026   PR Web Government

Funding secured by Commissioner Robert Patrick will help expand access to school-based counseling at Peachtree Middle School and Dunwoody Elementary School. JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Summit Counseling Center extends its sincere appreciation to the DeKalb...

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...

11/02/2026   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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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   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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10/27/2026   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.
 

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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.

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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. 

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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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