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10/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New governance council brings continuity and an open, annual process to the financial classification standard used to benchmark veterinary practices, and invites industry participation at veterinarychartofaccounts.com. JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterinary...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government

New governance council brings continuity and an open, annual process to the financial classification standard used to benchmark veterinary practices, and invites industry participation at veterinarychartofaccounts.com. JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterinary...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Turnbull Legal Group puts E.R. "Ned" Turnbull's experience as a judge and prosecutor to work for people facing criminal charges and serious injuries in Harris, Brazos, Montgomery, and Galveston Counties, and throughout the State of Texas. HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government

Turnbull Legal Group puts E.R. "Ned" Turnbull's experience as a judge and prosecutor to work for people facing criminal charges and serious injuries in Harris, Brazos, Montgomery, and Galveston Counties, and throughout the State of Texas. HOUSTON, Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Brewer Company announces the introduction of the new Pink Collection, a modern ergonomic seating solution designed to support dental & medical professionals through the realities of daily practice while also supporting breast cancer research. MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Oct. 2, 2026...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government

Brewer Company announces the introduction of the new Pink Collection, a modern ergonomic seating solution designed to support dental & medical professionals through the realities of daily practice while also supporting breast cancer research. MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis., Oct. 2, 2026...

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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10/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Lincoln County judge criticises state licensing features after court rejects viral trade allegations. Defendant sentenced to probation. WINFIELD, Mo., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. is pleased to announce its client Brenda Deutsch, a Winfield foster...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government

Lincoln County judge criticises state licensing features after court rejects viral trade allegations. Defendant sentenced to probation. WINFIELD, Mo., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frank & Juengel Law Group P.C. is pleased to announce its client Brenda Deutsch, a Winfield foster...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The U.S. Co-ops’ new online certificate program is reshaping how cooperative education programs prepare leaders, pairing four stackable microcredentials with a capstone project designed for real-world cooperative governance. TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooperative...

10/02/2026   PR Web Government

The U.S. Co-ops’ new online certificate program is reshaping how cooperative education programs prepare leaders, pairing four stackable microcredentials with a capstone project designed for real-world cooperative governance. TEMPE, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Cooperative...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

GrassrootsHealth and the Helen Knoll Foundation are spotlighting research on sunlight, vitamin D, and breast cancer prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honoring pioneering scientists at the inaugural Baggerly-Garland Awards on World Vitamin D Day. ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct....

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

GrassrootsHealth and the Helen Knoll Foundation are spotlighting research on sunlight, vitamin D, and breast cancer prevention during Breast Cancer Awareness Month and honoring pioneering scientists at the inaugural Baggerly-Garland Awards on World Vitamin D Day. ENCINITAS, Calif., Oct....

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   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nonprofit executive brings expertise in international child protection and organizational growth to Austin-based global nonprofit AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miracle Foundation, a global nonprofit working to ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and permanent...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Nonprofit executive brings expertise in international child protection and organizational growth to Austin-based global nonprofit AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Miracle Foundation, a global nonprofit working to ensure children grow up in safe, stable, and permanent...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

SAA expands its leadership with expertise ranging from spondyloarthritis research and drug development to global technology and consumer engagement. ENCINO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joerg...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

SAA expands its leadership with expertise ranging from spondyloarthritis research and drug development to global technology and consumer engagement. ENCINO, Calif., Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA) today announced the appointment of Dr. Joerg...

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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10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

CenterLight Healthcare PACE celebrated participants aged 90 and above with a memorable event honoring their lives and contributions, featuring arts and crafts, heartfelt speeches, and live music. The celebration emphasized the importance of community, connection, and recognizing the...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

CenterLight Healthcare PACE celebrated participants aged 90 and above with a memorable event honoring their lives and contributions, featuring arts and crafts, heartfelt speeches, and live music. The celebration emphasized the importance of community, connection, and recognizing the...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The annual summit will bring together influential women across business, health, philanthropy and design, while honoring FreeFrom Founder and CEO Sonya Passi, philanthropist Moll Anderson and more. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Women, the premier Los...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

The annual summit will bring together influential women across business, health, philanthropy and design, while honoring FreeFrom Founder and CEO Sonya Passi, philanthropist Moll Anderson and more. LOS ANGELES, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Visionary Women, the premier Los...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Youth INC will celebrate more than 20 years of leadership and service from Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, at its 32nd Annual Celebration Gala. Proceeds from the November 18 event will help strengthen more than 90 youth-serving nonprofits reaching over 400,000 young people across...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Youth INC will celebrate more than 20 years of leadership and service from Bob McCooey, Vice Chairman of Nasdaq, at its 32nd Annual Celebration Gala. Proceeds from the November 18 event will help strengthen more than 90 youth-serving nonprofits reaching over 400,000 young people across...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Patented methodology analyzes more than 60 vulnerability characteristics to assess ransomware risk at disclosure WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flashpoint, the global leader in threat intelligence, today announced that it has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,705,360 for its...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Patented methodology analyzes more than 60 vulnerability characteristics to assess ransomware risk at disclosure WASHINGTON, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Flashpoint, the global leader in threat intelligence, today announced that it has been awarded U.S. Patent No. 12,705,360 for its...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Investment will support Orb's Africa business, expand its project pipeline and support project delivery NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KawiSafi Ventures has invested $2 million in Orb Energy to support the expansion of the company's commercial and industrial (C&I)...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Investment will support Orb's Africa business, expand its project pipeline and support project delivery NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- KawiSafi Ventures has invested $2 million in Orb Energy to support the expansion of the company's commercial and industrial (C&I)...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that the Homewatch CareGivers of St. Cloud franchise has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Home Health Agency Standards of Excellence. Homewatch CareGivers has a network of more than 300+ locations and this is the...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Community Health Accreditation Partner, Inc., (CHAP) announced that the Homewatch CareGivers of St. Cloud franchise has been awarded CHAP Accreditation under the CHAP Home Health Agency Standards of Excellence. Homewatch CareGivers has a network of more than 300+ locations and this is the...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Luminaria, Utah's biggest and brightest holiday tradition, returns to Thanksgiving Point on November 12. LEHI, Utah, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Luminaria, Utah's biggest and brightest holiday tradition, returns to Thanksgiving Point on November 12 with more than 10 million lights...

10/01/2026   PR Web Government

Luminaria, Utah's biggest and brightest holiday tradition, returns to Thanksgiving Point on November 12. LEHI, Utah, Oct. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Luminaria, Utah's biggest and brightest holiday tradition, returns to Thanksgiving Point on November 12 with more than 10 million lights...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Public safety executive bridges frontline police leadership with evidence-based academic research and structural reform NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Public safety executive and former Newark Deputy Mayor and Police Chief Brian O'Hara announced today his ongoing...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government

Public safety executive bridges frontline police leadership with evidence-based academic research and structural reform NEWARK, N.J., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Public safety executive and former Newark Deputy Mayor and Police Chief Brian O'Hara announced today his ongoing...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Animal welfare and responsible sourcing leader, Rachel Burke, brings over 17 years of experience across certification, sustainable supply chains and global food systems. ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), one of the largest and most...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government

Animal welfare and responsible sourcing leader, Rachel Burke, brings over 17 years of experience across certification, sustainable supply chains and global food systems. ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Global Animal Partnership (G.A.P.), one of the largest and most...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

As hurricane season continues to test Sarasota's tree canopy, residents are increasingly seeking storm cleanup services for trees, with Brown's Tree Service regarded as one of the most relied-upon options in the region. SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hurricane season...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government

As hurricane season continues to test Sarasota's tree canopy, residents are increasingly seeking storm cleanup services for trees, with Brown's Tree Service regarded as one of the most relied-upon options in the region. SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hurricane season...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Governor signs SB 1288, closing a gap in the transfer of beneficiary-designated securities and extending protections to individual beneficiaries. A two-and-a-half-year struggle by Pleasanton-based Valley Humane Society to receive their share of a donor's IRA designations has resulted in a...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government

Governor signs SB 1288, closing a gap in the transfer of beneficiary-designated securities and extending protections to individual beneficiaries. A two-and-a-half-year struggle by Pleasanton-based Valley Humane Society to receive their share of a donor's IRA designations has resulted in a...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Partnership expanded Disability-inclusive workforce development and created new pathways to economic mobility across the Southeast. WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2Gether-International (2GI), a global organization and network unlocking the potential of Founders with...

09/30/2026   PR Web Government

Partnership expanded Disability-inclusive workforce development and created new pathways to economic mobility across the Southeast. WASHINGTON, Sept. 30, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 2Gether-International (2GI), a global organization and network unlocking the potential of Founders with...

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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09/22/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington successfully defends private information of voters as federal government loses another case

The federal government cannot force Washington state to give it the private information of all registered Washington voters, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. 

The ruling in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington dismisses the federal government’s case, which sought to compel the Office of the Secretary of State to break state law and provide the Department of Justice the unredacted private information of millions of Washington voters. 

The Attorney General’s Office represented the Office of the Secretary of State in this case. 

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09/22/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices

Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
 

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09/22/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington, multistate coalition victory protects social services for low-income families

Washington and a multistate coalition have won a permanent court order stopping the federal administration’s unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families.

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09/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Judge permanently blocks federal government’s illegal SNAP fines

Multi-state lawsuit also secures ruling that lawful permanent residents remain eligible for food assistance

The federal government is permanently blocked from illegally penalizing Washington and other states with steep fines tied to their administration of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), following a ruling in the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon.

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09/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown announces settlement with Paramount/Warner

A coalition of 12 state attorneys general, including Attorney General Nick Brown, announced a settlement today with Paramount Skydance Corporation and Warner Bros. Discovery resolving the states' lawsuit alleging the merger of the two entertainment giants would harm competition by lowering output and raising prices, hurting the entertainment industry, workers, and Washington consumers in the process. 

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09/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office and WA Department of Fish and Wildlife Police raise awareness of invasive mitten crabs and secure guilty plea related to illegal sale

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office and Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Police continued their efforts to protect Washington’s waters and native species from invasive mitten crabs as they secured a guilty plea Thursday from a Washington individual who attempted to distribute mitten crabs in violation of state law. 

WDFW Police led the investigation and the Attorney General’s office prosecuted the case.

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