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10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Drawing on 25 years in the fire service, Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, explains what California's wildfire smoke standard requires of employers and why burned-area cleanup and reentry carry exposure risks that smoke rules alone do not address. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2026...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Drawing on 25 years in the fire service, Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, explains what California's wildfire smoke standard requires of employers and why burned-area cleanup and reentry carry exposure risks that smoke rules alone do not address. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2026...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire Battalion Chief who rose from volunteer firefighter to fire prevention command with a federal fire agency, applies a quarter century of incident command, fire prevention and hazardous materials response to industrial hygiene, Cal/OSHA citation defense...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire Battalion Chief who rose from volunteer firefighter to fire prevention command with a federal fire agency, applies a quarter century of incident command, fire prevention and hazardous materials response to industrial hygiene, Cal/OSHA citation defense...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) brought together more than 200 family office leaders, investors, tennis icons, and community leaders for a sold-out charity Pro-Am at Columbia University's...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) brought together more than 200 family office leaders, investors, tennis icons, and community leaders for a sold-out charity Pro-Am at Columbia University's...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New county-level resources cover Kern County, Fresno County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with guidance on wildfire ash, Central Valley agricultural dust and autumn soiling for solar farm owners and O&M managers MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every Detail...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government

New county-level resources cover Kern County, Fresno County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with guidance on wildfire ash, Central Valley agricultural dust and autumn soiling for solar farm owners and O&M managers MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every Detail...

10/16/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office intervenes in case to ensure eligible Washingtonians receive Medicaid coverage

Attorney General Nick Brown has asked a court to let his office intervene in a Washington nonprofit’s lawsuit against the federal government seeking to protect Medicaid coverage for refugees and asylees, among other legal noncitizens living with significant health needs. 

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10/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

QuikStor and Charity Storage are hosting Race for a Cause, an F1-themed fundraiser at the TSSA Big Ideas conference in Austin (Nov. 4-6). Attendees can donate to drive laps in a full-size F1 simulator and every dollar goes to Shriners Children's Texas. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government

QuikStor and Charity Storage are hosting Race for a Cause, an F1-themed fundraiser at the TSSA Big Ideas conference in Austin (Nov. 4-6). Attendees can donate to drive laps in a full-size F1 simulator and every dollar goes to Shriners Children's Texas. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Building on nearly $40,000 in scholarships awarded last year, a leading child sexual abuse prevention organization opens its third award cycle to expand access to prevention education. CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Protecting children takes adults who know what to...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government

Building on nearly $40,000 in scholarships awarded last year, a leading child sexual abuse prevention organization opens its third award cycle to expand access to prevention education. CHARLESTON, S.C., Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Protecting children takes adults who know what to...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Historic California wine region earns national recognition for its commitment to quality, authentic hospitality and a new chapter in its 180-year wine story. LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Livermore Valley has been named Wine Enthusiast's 2026 Wine Star Award...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

Historic California wine region earns national recognition for its commitment to quality, authentic hospitality and a new chapter in its 180-year wine story. LIVERMORE, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Livermore Valley has been named Wine Enthusiast's 2026 Wine Star Award...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL), a national animal welfare nonprofit, is proud to announce its 450th "Every Dog, Every Day!" Playgroup Shelter Seminar. This milestone event will be hosted at the Sevier County Animal Shelter from October 18th through October 21st, 2026. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.,...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

Dogs Playing for Life (DPFL), a national animal welfare nonprofit, is proud to announce its 450th "Every Dog, Every Day!" Playgroup Shelter Seminar. This milestone event will be hosted at the Sevier County Animal Shelter from October 18th through October 21st, 2026. SEVIERVILLE, Tenn.,...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The daily longevity capsule pairs NAD3® with nicotinamide riboside and organic resveratrol, anchoring the formula in mitochondrial function rather than NAD+ levels alone. CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compound Solutions, Inc. (CSI), a leading ingredient house...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

The daily longevity capsule pairs NAD3® with nicotinamide riboside and organic resveratrol, anchoring the formula in mitochondrial function rather than NAD+ levels alone. CARLSBAD, Calif., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Compound Solutions, Inc. (CSI), a leading ingredient house...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association's "Living Under Pressure" campaign draws attention to the medical and daily pressures people with pulmonary hypertension face. WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This November, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association will recognize...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

The Pulmonary Hypertension Association's "Living Under Pressure" campaign draws attention to the medical and daily pressures people with pulmonary hypertension face. WASHINGTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- This November, the Pulmonary Hypertension Association will recognize...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Sauder's Eggs is reinforcing its reputation as a trusted egg brand in grocery stores by making a weekly donation of farm-fresh eggs to a food pantry serving families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. LITITZ, Pa., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As shoppers weigh more than price when...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

Sauder's Eggs is reinforcing its reputation as a trusted egg brand in grocery stores by making a weekly donation of farm-fresh eggs to a food pantry serving families in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. LITITZ, Pa., Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As shoppers weigh more than price when...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Los Angeles businesses no longer need to choose between on-site security officers and virtual guards. SafeTouch Security offers a combined platform that integrates licensed security personnel with 24/7 remote monitoring, providing a single solution to safeguard employees, property and...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

Los Angeles businesses no longer need to choose between on-site security officers and virtual guards. SafeTouch Security offers a combined platform that integrates licensed security personnel with 24/7 remote monitoring, providing a single solution to safeguard employees, property and...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) and the Global Electronics Association are pleased to announce the release of a new test method, IPC-TM-650-2.2.23, based on the results of HDP's Non-Contact Copper Foil Profile project. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) and the Global Electronics Association are pleased to announce the release of a new test method, IPC-TM-650-2.2.23, based on the results of HDP's Non-Contact Copper Foil Profile project. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Program will create and test a co-created, innovative model on the ground to build lasting, systemic change in communities BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health advocacy organization, today announced a new pilot for a transformational...

10/15/2026   PR Web Government

Program will create and test a co-created, innovative model on the ground to build lasting, systemic change in communities BOSTON, Oct. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health advocacy organization, today announced a new pilot for a transformational...

10/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma

Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition.  

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10/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company’s AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. 

The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for protections for children and consumers in any sale of the company's business or assets. 

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10/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Debthelper.com wins Torch Award recognized by BBB Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean for its commitment to ethical business practices. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Credit Card Management Services, Inc., doing business as Debthelper.com, has been named...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government

Debthelper.com wins Torch Award recognized by BBB Serving Southeast Florida & the Caribbean for its commitment to ethical business practices. WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Credit Card Management Services, Inc., doing business as Debthelper.com, has been named...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Liberty Fund announced today that Senator Phil Gramm and Professor Donald Boudreaux have been named the inaugural recipients of The Liberty Fund Prize for Advancing Economic Liberty, presented by The Neal and Jane Freeman Foundation. Through decades of teaching, writing, and public...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government

Liberty Fund announced today that Senator Phil Gramm and Professor Donald Boudreaux have been named the inaugural recipients of The Liberty Fund Prize for Advancing Economic Liberty, presented by The Neal and Jane Freeman Foundation. Through decades of teaching, writing, and public...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

FDA authorization enables prospective BTSEE study in 45 pediatric and adult patients at up to 10 U.S. comprehensive epilepsy centers REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence Neuroscience, a clinical-stage company developing a biomarker-guided platform for personalized...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government

FDA authorization enables prospective BTSEE study in 45 pediatric and adult patients at up to 10 U.S. comprehensive epilepsy centers REDMOND, Wash., Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cadence Neuroscience, a clinical-stage company developing a biomarker-guided platform for personalized...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Veteran prosecutor with more than 24 years of criminal courtroom experience is running for Judge of Criminal County Court at Law 12 HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Have you seen one Houston news episode where crime is not mentioned? Just one? Murders. Shootings. Child abuse....

10/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Weeks Marine employees build 55 bicycles across six states in support of local children and community organizations. GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bikes for Goodness Sake (BFGS) announced today a multi-city volunteer initiative in partnership with Weeks Marine,...

10/14/2026   PR Web Government

Veteran prosecutor with more than 24 years of criminal courtroom experience is running for Judge of Criminal County Court at Law 12 HOUSTON, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Have you seen one Houston news episode where crime is not mentioned? Just one? Murders. Shootings. Child abuse....

10/14/2026   PR Web Government

Weeks Marine employees build 55 bicycles across six states in support of local children and community organizations. GEORGETOWN, Texas, Oct. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Bikes for Goodness Sake (BFGS) announced today a multi-city volunteer initiative in partnership with Weeks Marine,...

10/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts

Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than $40 million through the E-Rate program this year. 

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10/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nuvadermis to support survivors and those in treatment at Susan G. Komen community events in Washington, D.C. and New York City, followed by a 20% Giving Week giveback NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nuvadermis, a leading medical-grade scar care brand, today announced a...

10/13/2026   PR Web Government

Nuvadermis to support survivors and those in treatment at Susan G. Komen community events in Washington, D.C. and New York City, followed by a 20% Giving Week giveback NEW YORK, Oct. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nuvadermis, a leading medical-grade scar care brand, today announced a...

10/08/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown names Jason Dickey-North division chief of the Tacoma Division as Laura Wulf retires

Attorney General Nick Brown has named Managing Assistant Attorney General Jason Dickey-North as division chief for the Tacoma Division, taking over for Laura Wulf, who will retire at the end of the year after 35 years of outstanding work at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).

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10/06/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case

Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition.

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10/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office establishes permanent Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team as federal grant ends

The state’s nearly decade-long initiative to improve the handling of sexual assault investigations entered a new era this week. 

What began with federal funding in 2017 as the Sexual Assault Kit Initiative is now a permanent, state-funded Sexual Assault Investigations Support Team in the Attorney General’s Office after the federal grant officially ended Wednesday. 

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10/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA joins coalition challenging federal fuel efficiency rollback

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is unlawfully weakening fuel economy standards for new passenger cars and light trucks, Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in

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10/01/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown joins bipartisan suit over corporate liability for PFAS pollution

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 16 attorneys general in a lawsuit against the chemical company historically known as DuPont (now called “EIDP”), its parent company, Corteva, and a newly-created entity called “Vylor,” to prevent attempts to escape financial responsibility for the companies’ role in PFAS contamination. 

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10/01/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington challenges EPA rollback of power plant pollution limits

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition suing the Trump administration for dismantling federal greenhouse gas pollution limits for many of the nation’s largest power plants. 

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09/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office opposes Bonneville Power Administration plan to raise electric rates for private utility customers

The Attorney General’s Office filed an amicus brief Friday opposing the Bonneville Power Administration’s (BPA) planned changes to the formula used to calculate the funds allocated through the Residential Exchange Program, which could reduce the benefits customers receive through this program. These funds reduce utility rates for Washington customers of privately owned utilities Avista, PacifiCorp, and Puget Sound Energy. Reducing this program’s benefits would mean increasing customer rates.

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09/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Appellate ruling allows WA environmental lawsuit to proceed against mining companies

Washington can proceed in its legal fight to hold two gold mining companies accountable for violating the Clean Water Act and discharging illegal levels of pollutants into groundwater and creeks in Okanogan County, a three-judge federal appeals court panel ruled unanimously Monday.
 

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09/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Puget Sound Physicians to refund WA patients via $410K settlement

(Updates to correct that the AGO filed an assurance of discontinuance.)

More than 1,300 Washington patients will receive compensation through a $410,000 settlement with Puget Sound Physicians after a Consumer Protection Act investigation by the Attorney General’s Office found the emergency medicine provider repeatedly failed to issue refunds to a subset of patients who qualified for charity care.

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09/28/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington, FTC settlement lowers pesticide prices for farmers

The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of states – including Washington – have secured a proposed settlement with pesticide manufacturing giant Corteva Inc. that will lead to lower pesticide prices for farmers.

The proposed settlement, filed in court late Friday, curbs Corteva’s anticompetitive schemes that have blocked competitors from selling cheaper generic products to farmers. 

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09/24/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown and bipartisan coalition call on Congress to protect Americans from unchecked AI development

Artificial intelligence systems that escape human control pose potentially catastrophic harms, and Congress must establish federal oversight and a system of international cooperation to ensure the safety of AI model development, Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general urged in a letter to congressional leaders.
 

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