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07/27/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA leads SCOTUS brief supporting responsible and informed hazardous waste disposal

Attorney General Nick Brown led a coalition of 11 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed today before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste. 

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07/27/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office secures $1.6 million for Washington homeowners who were charged illegal fees by Hayden Homes

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office has agreed to an assurance of discontinuance with the homebuilder Hayden Homes and its nonprofit partner First Story, requiring them to stop adding illegal private transfer fees to properties and to pay back Washington homeowners who paid the fees. This settlement concludes the office’s investigation and avoids litigation.

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07/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Industry leaders gather in Phoenix as the region emerges as a proving ground to explore high-performance building strategies for resilience, extreme heat, and affordability CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the Southwest faces some of the nation's fastest population growth,...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Associated Donates Equipment to Lakeshore CAP WARRENVILLE, Ill., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Associated is proud to support Lakeshore CAP, Inc. through the donation of a Raymond Walkie Pallet Truck, helping the organization improve the safe and efficient movement of food, supplies...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government

Industry leaders gather in Phoenix as the region emerges as a proving ground to explore high-performance building strategies for resilience, extreme heat, and affordability CHICAGO, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As the Southwest faces some of the nation's fastest population growth,...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government

Associated Donates Equipment to Lakeshore CAP WARRENVILLE, Ill., July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Associated is proud to support Lakeshore CAP, Inc. through the donation of a Raymond Walkie Pallet Truck, helping the organization improve the safe and efficient movement of food, supplies...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A collaboration between four national education organizations – the Partnership for Student Success, the New Jersey Tutoring Corps, the National Student Support Accelerator, and the Pathways Alliance – announced the official approval of the National Guideline Standards (NGS) for Tutor...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government

A collaboration between four national education organizations – the Partnership for Student Success, the New Jersey Tutoring Corps, the National Student Support Accelerator, and the Pathways Alliance – announced the official approval of the National Guideline Standards (NGS) for Tutor...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

LaxRecruit, an AI-native college recruiting platform built for club sports, has filed six U.S. patent applications and a federal trademark covering its artificial intelligence recruiting methodology, built lacrosse-first for both boys and girls programs. CHAPIN, S.C., July 27, 2026...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government

LaxRecruit, an AI-native college recruiting platform built for club sports, has filed six U.S. patent applications and a federal trademark covering its artificial intelligence recruiting methodology, built lacrosse-first for both boys and girls programs. CHAPIN, S.C., July 27, 2026...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Revyn is a next-generation American steel window and door company developing beautifully designed, high-performance fenestration systems for wildfire-prone regions. The company has appointed Vincent "Vinny" Curran as Chief Executive Officer to lead its next stage of growth, advance its...

07/27/2026   PR Web Government

Revyn is a next-generation American steel window and door company developing beautifully designed, high-performance fenestration systems for wildfire-prone regions. The company has appointed Vincent "Vinny" Curran as Chief Executive Officer to lead its next stage of growth, advance its...

07/25/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Walk-in tub installation is increasingly on the radar for older adults across Delaware, helping them and their families plan for their long-term safety at home. Calahan Bath, Kitchen, and Sunrooms offers a free estimate for walk-in tub installation in Dover, DE, giving local homeowners a...

07/25/2026   PR Web Government

Walk-in tub installation is increasingly on the radar for older adults across Delaware, helping them and their families plan for their long-term safety at home. Calahan Bath, Kitchen, and Sunrooms offers a free estimate for walk-in tub installation in Dover, DE, giving local homeowners a...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Koorosh Zartoshty appointed Chair of Board of Directors CHATSWORTH, Calif., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Momentum Wheels for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Koorosh Zartoshty as Chair of its Board of Directors. "What excites me most isn't what we've accomplished,...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government

Koorosh Zartoshty appointed Chair of Board of Directors CHATSWORTH, Calif., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Momentum Wheels for Humanity is pleased to announce the appointment of Koorosh Zartoshty as Chair of its Board of Directors. "What excites me most isn't what we've accomplished,...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Independent Laboratory Testing Reveals InVision-Plus CS® Achieves a 36-Fold Higher Microbial Kill Efficiency Against VRE Compared to Standard Silicone Connectors at the Point of Access; Data Featured in Upcoming Poster Presentation at AVA 2026. AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2026...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government

Independent Laboratory Testing Reveals InVision-Plus CS® Achieves a 36-Fold Higher Microbial Kill Efficiency Against VRE Compared to Standard Silicone Connectors at the Point of Access; Data Featured in Upcoming Poster Presentation at AVA 2026. AUSTIN, Texas, July 24, 2026...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The mission-driven treatment facility is accepting applications for open positions and encourages the military-connected community to apply. BANDERA, Texas, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart, the nation's only private, accredited treatment program exclusively serving...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government

The mission-driven treatment facility is accepting applications for open positions and encourages the military-connected community to apply. BANDERA, Texas, July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart, the nation's only private, accredited treatment program exclusively serving...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Local churches, nonprofits and community organizations will unite beginning August 1 to serve communities across the greater Charlotte region. CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heal House Community Church will launch Heal The City, a weeklong outreach initiative...

07/24/2026   PR Web Government

Local churches, nonprofits and community organizations will unite beginning August 1 to serve communities across the greater Charlotte region. CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 24, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Heal House Community Church will launch Heal The City, a weeklong outreach initiative...

07/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Neighborhood CU Foundation awarded five $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students through its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing thoughtful essays on the importance of understanding student loans and planning for long term financial success. DALLAS, July 23, 2026...

07/23/2026   PR Web Government

The Neighborhood CU Foundation awarded five $2,000 scholarships to outstanding students through its 2026 scholarship program, recognizing thoughtful essays on the importance of understanding student loans and planning for long term financial success. DALLAS, July 23, 2026...

07/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown challenges unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funding

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are imposing unlawful conditions on federal funds to coerce states into complying with the federal administration’s political agenda, Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition argued in a lawsuit filed today.

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07/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

SSP International has launched the STEM Learning Institute, an initiative that reimagines high school STEM education by preparing teachers to engage students through curiosity-driven, inquiry-based learning. WILMINGTON, Del., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For more than 65 years, the...

07/23/2026   PR Web Government

SSP International has launched the STEM Learning Institute, an initiative that reimagines high school STEM education by preparing teachers to engage students through curiosity-driven, inquiry-based learning. WILMINGTON, Del., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For more than 65 years, the...

07/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The companies reached a mutual agreement on a patent dispute. Borregaard has been granted a contractual license which includes GranBio's European Patent EP/NO 3089998, pertaining to sulfite-based nanocellulose production. THOMASTON, Ga., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GranBio...

07/23/2026   PR Web Government

The companies reached a mutual agreement on a patent dispute. Borregaard has been granted a contractual license which includes GranBio's European Patent EP/NO 3089998, pertaining to sulfite-based nanocellulose production. THOMASTON, Ga., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- GranBio...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The scholarship expands its mission by recognizing that curiosity, character, and a love of learning begin long before higher education. AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alan Stalcup Scholarship has reached a new and significant milestone with the selection of its...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government

The scholarship expands its mission by recognizing that curiosity, character, and a love of learning begin long before higher education. AUSTIN, Texas, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Alan Stalcup Scholarship has reached a new and significant milestone with the selection of its...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

MCP will provide NG911 procurement and implementation oversight, GIS and cybersecurity support. STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the Kentucky 911 Services Board has selected the firm to support the next phase of its...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government

MCP will provide NG911 procurement and implementation oversight, GIS and cybersecurity support. STATE COLLEGE, Pa., July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mission Critical Partners (MCP) announced that the Kentucky 911 Services Board has selected the firm to support the next phase of its...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Partnership extends Resolve's unified AI platform and RITA, its agentic virtual agent, to regulated industries through Carahsoft's network of more than 10,000 resellers, system integrators, and consulting partners. NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resolve, the agentic...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

AI4ALL and the All Tomorrows Institute launch the [DEFINE]: Our AI Futures Archive, a new public collection of essays, poetry, films, and audio stories from young adults exploring life in an AI-enabled world. SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artificial intelligence is...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Partnership gives dealership compliance officers and F&I professionals preferred pricing and greater access to tools that help disclose vehicle data practices, delete personal information from vehicles, disconnect prior users from OEM apps to help reduce overlooked privacy, security, and...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government

Partnership extends Resolve's unified AI platform and RITA, its agentic virtual agent, to regulated industries through Carahsoft's network of more than 10,000 resellers, system integrators, and consulting partners. NEW YORK, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Resolve, the agentic...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government

AI4ALL and the All Tomorrows Institute launch the [DEFINE]: Our AI Futures Archive, a new public collection of essays, poetry, films, and audio stories from young adults exploring life in an AI-enabled world. SAN FRANCISCO, July 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Artificial intelligence is...

07/22/2026   PR Web Government

Partnership gives dealership compliance officers and F&I professionals preferred pricing and greater access to tools that help disclose vehicle data practices, delete personal information from vehicles, disconnect prior users from OEM apps to help reduce overlooked privacy, security, and...

07/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington’s efforts to address climate change, and a multistate coalition co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown is challenging EPA's rule in a lawsuit filed today.
 

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07/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Commission Announces 2026 Board Leadership MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission®, formerly known as the Commission for Case Manager Certification, today announced its 2026 board leadership, naming Margaret Brown, DHA, RN, CCM, senior director of care...

07/21/2026   PR Web Government

The Commission Announces 2026 Board Leadership MOUNT LAUREL, N.J., July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Commission®, formerly known as the Commission for Case Manager Certification, today announced its 2026 board leadership, naming Margaret Brown, DHA, RN, CCM, senior director of care...

07/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Transparency Coalition mid-year report finds 27 states actively advancing artificial intelligence protections for citizens SEATTLE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State lawmakers passed or enacted 84 new AI-related laws across 27 states during the first half of 2026, according to a...

07/21/2026   PR Web Government

Transparency Coalition mid-year report finds 27 states actively advancing artificial intelligence protections for citizens SEATTLE, July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- State lawmakers passed or enacted 84 new AI-related laws across 27 states during the first half of 2026, according to a...

07/20/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Judge finds Kalshi’s online gambling likely violates state law

The Office of the Attorney General won a preliminary injunction Monday in its case against KalshiEX (Kalshi) after a King County Superior Court judge found that Kalshi likely violated the Washington Gambling Act and the Consumer Protection Act by running an illegal gambling operation in Washington. 

The Court will issue a final order prohibiting Kalshi from continuing to violate Washington law on August 5, giving Kalshi and the AG’s office time to confer on the terms of the injunction and provide further briefing to the Court about appropriate remedies.

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07/20/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today issued a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), in a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown. 

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07/16/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown intervenes in lawsuit to protect onshore wind energy projects

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general moving to intervene in a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) for unlawfully freezing routine reviews of land-based wind energy projects, including at least five in Washington state.

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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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07/14/2026   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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07/13/2026   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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07/10/2026   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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07/09/2026   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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07/08/2026   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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