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07/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB) and the International Assessor Certification Scheme (INTACS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in professional education and certification....

07/16/2026   PR Web Government

The International Software Architecture Qualification Board (iSAQB) and the International Assessor Certification Scheme (INTACS) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), establishing a strategic partnership to strengthen cooperation in professional education and certification....

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Announcing the launch of Samaritan Shield. A revolutionary cleaner protectorant that has 99.99% effectiveness against key bacteria with 21 Day on-going effectiveness WOODSTOCK, Ill., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samaritan Shield Launches National Rollout of 21-Day Surface...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

Announcing the launch of Samaritan Shield. A revolutionary cleaner protectorant that has 99.99% effectiveness against key bacteria with 21 Day on-going effectiveness WOODSTOCK, Ill., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Samaritan Shield Launches National Rollout of 21-Day Surface...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Coffey Talk, the podcast dedicated to sharing the real stories that shape who we are, has announced a new partnership with TechFluent Academy, a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals build careers in technology through education, mentorship, and workforce development....

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

Coffey Talk, the podcast dedicated to sharing the real stories that shape who we are, has announced a new partnership with TechFluent Academy, a nonprofit organization committed to helping individuals build careers in technology through education, mentorship, and workforce development....

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

GC Solutions has expanded its team with the addition of veteran in-house attorney Rudy Rodriguez, a former chief legal officer and corporate secretary with decades of executive leadership experience advising public companies, private equity-backed businesses and nationally recognized...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

GC Solutions has expanded its team with the addition of veteran in-house attorney Rudy Rodriguez, a former chief legal officer and corporate secretary with decades of executive leadership experience advising public companies, private equity-backed businesses and nationally recognized...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A matching gift of up to $5,000 per organization supports oral health care at every stage of life, from underserved children to vulnerable seniors, as part of the conference's Continuum of Care initiative. DENVER, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Dykema DSO Industry Group today...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

A matching gift of up to $5,000 per organization supports oral health care at every stage of life, from underserved children to vulnerable seniors, as part of the conference's Continuum of Care initiative. DENVER, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Dykema DSO Industry Group today...

07/15/2026   Washington Attorney General News
California-based law firm Prestige Legal Solutions to pay $125,000 to settle claims of deceptive advertising

Prestige Legal Solutions, a California-based law firm with offices in Washington, will pay $125,000 to settle claims that the firm sent misleading letters to more than 700,000 Washingtonians deceptively implying that their cars were “lemons” subject to a safety recall or class action settlement. 

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07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Mothers across income levels and ideological lines report the same pressures: financial strain, gaps in care, and deep distrust of AI companies, according to Wave 1 of the National Benchmark of U.S. Mothers, released today by Count on Mothers, an independent, nonpartisan research and...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

Mothers across income levels and ideological lines report the same pressures: financial strain, gaps in care, and deep distrust of AI companies, according to Wave 1 of the National Benchmark of U.S. Mothers, released today by Count on Mothers, an independent, nonpartisan research and...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry and College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta Successfully Go-Live with Thentia Cloud AUSTIN, Texas, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thentia, a leading provider of regulatory compliance software, today announced the successful go-live of two major...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

Oklahoma Board of Examiners in Optometry and College of Dental Surgeons of Alberta Successfully Go-Live with Thentia Cloud AUSTIN, Texas, July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thentia, a leading provider of regulatory compliance software, today announced the successful go-live of two major...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Smart badge hardware, gateway technology, and compliance software deliver streamlined vendor access, continuous visibility, and audit-ready operations CLEARWATER, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Security, a leading provider of healthcare vendor operations and intelligence...

07/15/2026   PR Web Government

Smart badge hardware, gateway technology, and compliance software deliver streamlined vendor access, continuous visibility, and audit-ready operations CLEARWATER, Fla., July 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Green Security, a leading provider of healthcare vendor operations and intelligence...

07/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach

A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 customers in Washington state. 

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07/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

– Rieger's appointment coincides with critical new legislative efforts like The SPIRIT Act to advance the continued growth of independent distilleries nationwide – KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Andy Rieger, President and Co-Founder of J. Rieger & Co., has been...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government

– Rieger's appointment coincides with critical new legislative efforts like The SPIRIT Act to advance the continued growth of independent distilleries nationwide – KANSAS CITY, Mo., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Andy Rieger, President and Co-Founder of J. Rieger & Co., has been...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Northern Virginia's luxury real estate market surged in the first half of 2026, with sales of $3M and above increasing 83% year over year. The broader Capital Region luxury market also demonstrated remarkable resilience, recording a 16% increase despite elevated interest rates, limited...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government

Northern Virginia's luxury real estate market surged in the first half of 2026, with sales of $3M and above increasing 83% year over year. The broader Capital Region luxury market also demonstrated remarkable resilience, recording a 16% increase despite elevated interest rates, limited...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The contribution will strengthen medium- and long-term recovery efforts for communities impacted by Venezuela's twin earthquakes SARASOTA, Fla., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Patterson Foundation has contributed $250,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's (CDP) Global...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

25-Year Veteran of the US Secret Service Recognized for Her Contributions to Applying Presidential-Grade Security to Digital Executive Protection. ORLANDO, Fla., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackCloak, a pioneer in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) for corporate executives,...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government

The contribution will strengthen medium- and long-term recovery efforts for communities impacted by Venezuela's twin earthquakes SARASOTA, Fla., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Patterson Foundation has contributed $250,000 to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's (CDP) Global...

07/14/2026   PR Web Government

25-Year Veteran of the US Secret Service Recognized for Her Contributions to Applying Presidential-Grade Security to Digital Executive Protection. ORLANDO, Fla., July 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BlackCloak, a pioneer in Digital Executive Protection (DEP) for corporate executives,...

07/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown co-leads coalition challenging Warner Bros./Paramount merger

Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit challenging the $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount). The proposed merger would combine two of Hollywood’s five major film distributors and two of the five major basic cable companies, extinguishing competition between Paramount and Warner Bros. and inflicting substantial harm on movie theaters, basic cable distributors and, ultimately, audiences nationwide. 

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07/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Perez Mayoral, P.A., a Florida HOA attorney firm exclusively representing homeowners in disputes against homeowners associations and condominium associations, has launched the 2026 Perez Mayoral Trailblazer Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to a student dedicated to community advocacy and...

07/13/2026   PR Web Government

Perez Mayoral, P.A., a Florida HOA attorney firm exclusively representing homeowners in disputes against homeowners associations and condominium associations, has launched the 2026 Perez Mayoral Trailblazer Scholarship, awarding $1,000 to a student dedicated to community advocacy and...

07/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Landmark legislation advances housing opportunities nationwide and reflects years of collaboration between policymakers and mortgage industry advocates WASHINGTON, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) the nation's first and only national...

07/13/2026   PR Web Government

Landmark legislation advances housing opportunities nationwide and reflects years of collaboration between policymakers and mortgage industry advocates WASHINGTON, July 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) the nation's first and only national...

07/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Five-day medical mission highlights the critical role of physical therapy in restoring patient mobility and improving access to care PORTLAND, Maine, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earlier this year, physical therapist Andrew Genova, PT, DPT, Managing Partner at MVPT Physical...

07/12/2026   PR Web Government

Five-day medical mission highlights the critical role of physical therapy in restoring patient mobility and improving access to care PORTLAND, Maine, July 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Earlier this year, physical therapist Andrew Genova, PT, DPT, Managing Partner at MVPT Physical...

07/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education’s cuts to school mental health grants

Attorney General Nick Brown led a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which is projected to cost Washington schools and universities over $20 million. 

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07/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington Attorney General’s Office begins trial Monday against Albertsons for fueling opioid crisis

The Washington Attorney General’s Office will open its trial against Albertsons on Monday, July 13th, in King County Superior Court, before Judge Janet Helson. In this trial, currently scheduled to last through the beginning of September, the AG’s office alleges that Albertsons’ pharmacies failed in their responsibility to help prevent the misuse of opioids, which fueled the opioid crisis that continues to kill thousands of Washingtonians every year.

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07/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Jill Bray has begun her second term as President of ARCS Foundation National, continuing her leadership of the organization's mission to support outstanding graduate students in STEM and medical research fields. Bray's first term saw the launch of the ARCS Foundation National Scholar...

07/10/2026   PR Web Government

Jill Bray has begun her second term as President of ARCS Foundation National, continuing her leadership of the organization's mission to support outstanding graduate students in STEM and medical research fields. Bray's first term saw the launch of the ARCS Foundation National Scholar...

07/09/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Judge sides with WA, will permit health inspections at the GEO Group’s Detention Facility

Washington has won two preliminary injunction orders against The GEO Group in which a federal judge said the company is likely to lose its fight to try to prevent Washington State Department of Health (DOH) inspectors from entering its Tacoma facility that it operates as the Northwest Immigration and Customs Enforcement Processing Center. 

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07/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Napa Parlor #62 Helps Fully Fund the George + Kin's and Charlie Monahan Career Education Scholarship in Perpetuity NAPA, Calif., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Native Sons of the Golden West Napa Parlor #62 has presented a $18,000 contribution to the Napa Valley College Foundation...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government

Napa Parlor #62 Helps Fully Fund the George + Kin's and Charlie Monahan Career Education Scholarship in Perpetuity NAPA, Calif., July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Native Sons of the Golden West Napa Parlor #62 has presented a $18,000 contribution to the Napa Valley College Foundation...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

HeroZona Foundation, APS, Arizona Diamondbacks, SRP, The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, Will 2 Win Foundation, and More Unite for Arizona's Largest Backpack and Supplies Giveaway PHOENIX, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phoenix Tools 4 School, Arizona's largest backpack and school...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government

HeroZona Foundation, APS, Arizona Diamondbacks, SRP, The Diane and Bruce Halle Foundation, Will 2 Win Foundation, and More Unite for Arizona's Largest Backpack and Supplies Giveaway PHOENIX, July 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Phoenix Tools 4 School, Arizona's largest backpack and school...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A pre-formation nonprofit initiative from SolutionWright and Universal Natural Intelligence (UNI) announces a $25 million funding commitment from its founding partners: $20 million earmarked for educational grants and $5 million for fully-subsidized workforce mentorships. MILWAUKEE, July...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government

A pre-formation nonprofit initiative from SolutionWright and Universal Natural Intelligence (UNI) announces a $25 million funding commitment from its founding partners: $20 million earmarked for educational grants and $5 million for fully-subsidized workforce mentorships. MILWAUKEE, July...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center (BHRC) Henderson is partnering with SafeNest Las Vegas to support Camp Hope, a free overnight summer camp for children affected by domestic violence. From June 1 to July 31, 2026, BHRC will raise funds through donations, raffle entries, and purchases from...

07/09/2026   PR Web Government

Beverly Hills Rejuvenation Center (BHRC) Henderson is partnering with SafeNest Las Vegas to support Camp Hope, a free overnight summer camp for children affected by domestic violence. From June 1 to July 31, 2026, BHRC will raise funds through donations, raffle entries, and purchases from...

07/08/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Block Inc., owner of Cash App, settles two disputes with WA

Attorney General Nick Brown today announced two separate settlements with Block, the company behind the peer-to-peer payments app Cash App. 
 

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07/07/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA and other states sue HUD to block new changes to funding addressing homelessness

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is attempting yet again to unlawfully cap funding for permanent housing projects, in a move that would result in nearly 3,000 Washingtonians losing their homes, Attorney General Nick Brown argued in a lawsuit on behalf of a multistate coalition filed in federal court today.

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07/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown leads multistate opposition to Postal Service’s attempt to undermine voting rights

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing a formal comment letter today opposing the Postal Service’s attempt to aid the President’s efforts to seize control of elections and restrict mail-in voting through a proposed rule, and asking the Postal Service to withdraw the proposed rule. 

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07/01/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Attorney General’s Office given investigative authority into Longview paper mill tragedy

Following the fatal disaster at Nippon Dynawave Packaging in Longview in May, the Attorney General’s Office confirmed today it has been granted concurrent jurisdiction by the Cowlitz County prosecutor to investigate any potential criminal activity that contributed to the tragedy and initiate any prosecution arising out of the investigation.

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07/01/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington State AI Task Force releases final report

The Washington State Artificial Intelligence Task Force today released its final report, capping two years of work to study how artificial intelligence is used across the state and to recommend policies that balance innovation with protections for civil rights, consumers, and workers.

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07/01/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, other states block weaponization of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

A federal judge has permanently blocked the U.S. Department of Education from denying loan forgiveness to teachers, nurses, and other public servants whose employers are not aligned with the administration’s ideology following a lawsuit by Washington alongside other states.

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06/30/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, states defeat HUD effort to kneecap homelessness services

Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging the federal administration’s illegal conditions on billions of dollars in funding that community organizations across the country rely on to provide services for families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. 

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06/30/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Nick Brown applauds U.S. Supreme Court’s affirmation of birthright citizenship

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship:

“Today’s ruling reaffirms one of the most important principles in our democracy—there is no hierarchy to American citizenship. The Constitution is clear on who enjoys that right, and the privileges, freedoms, and opportunities that come with it. It is affirmation that the truth is more powerful than President Trump’s lies, hate, and authoritarianism.

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06/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements

The federal administration’s unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a new lawsuit filed today.

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