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01/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Berkeley Earth's 2025 Annual Temperature Report finds that 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally, with average temperatures reaching 1.44 ± 0.09°C above the pre-industrial baseline and approximately 770 million people experiencing locally record-warm conditions. The findings...

01/13/2026   PR Web Government

Berkeley Earth's 2025 Annual Temperature Report finds that 2025 was the third warmest year on record globally, with average temperatures reaching 1.44 ± 0.09°C above the pre-industrial baseline and approximately 770 million people experiencing locally record-warm conditions. The findings...

01/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington seeks rehearing of illegal, inscrutable DOE order on TransAlta coal power

Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has filed a request for rehearing over the Department of Energy’s (DOE) illegal, clumsy emergency order forcing a decommissioned coal power plant back into production despite not having the staff, buyers or coal for such work.

“No presidential administration has abused its emergency powers more than this one, and we see it here as they try to force coal power into the homes of consumers who have moved on,” Brown said. “We will take every step necessary to undo this unwanted and unworkable order.”

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01/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues HHS in 50th lawsuit against federal overreach harming Washingtonians

In his 50th lawsuit against federal overreach since taking office almost one year ago, Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 11 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for unlawfully conditioning hundreds of billions of dollars in federal funding on states’ agreement to discriminate against transgender people.

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01/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
El Procurador General logra un decreto de consentimiento con Sunnyside por órdenes de desalojo ilegales

Los residentes de Sunnyside que resultaron perjudicados cuando los agentes del Sunnyside Police Department (Departamento de Policía de Sunnyside) les ordenaron que abandonaran sus viviendas o que fueran expulsados de ellas finalmente recibirán una compensación en virtud de un decreto de consentimiento obtenido el lunes entre la ciudad y la Attorney General’s Office (AGO, Oficina del Procurador General).

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01/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG secures consent decree with Sunnyside over unlawful eviction orders

Sunnyside residents harmed when Sunnyside Police Department officers ordered them to leave or be removed from their homes will finally receive compensation under a consent decree reached Monday between the city and the Attorney General’s Office.

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01/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Klondike Agricultural Products has just patented a "smart" seed capsule and the high-speed robotic engine required to build it, an innovation that could render crop failure a thing of the past. By combining nutrient-packed survival pods with precision vacuum-needle robotics, this...

01/13/2026   PR Web Government

Klondike Agricultural Products has just patented a "smart" seed capsule and the high-speed robotic engine required to build it, an innovation that could render crop failure a thing of the past. By combining nutrient-packed survival pods with precision vacuum-needle robotics, this...

01/12/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown asks court to enforce order protecting personal SNAP data

Attorney General Nick Brown has asked the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to enforce its preliminary injunction blocking the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) demand that states turn over personal and sensitive information about millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients.
 

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01/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

APIA Scholars releases the FY2024–2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of measurable growth, expanded student support, and strong outcomes from college access through career readiness WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars, the nation's leading nonprofit...

01/12/2026   PR Web Government

APIA Scholars releases the FY2024–2025 Annual Report, showcasing a year of measurable growth, expanded student support, and strong outcomes from college access through career readiness WASHINGTON, Jan. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars, the nation's leading nonprofit...

01/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

NAMI SC, the state's leading grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and their families, is pleased to announce the election of Pamela Eyring as President of the Board of Directors. COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 12, 2026...

01/12/2026   PR Web Government

NAMI SC, the state's leading grassroots organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with mental illness and their families, is pleased to announce the election of Pamela Eyring as President of the Board of Directors. COLUMBIA, S.C., Jan. 12, 2026...

01/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., celebrates its charitable giving in 2025 in conjunction with partners, friends and vendors. BluSky's 2025 philanthropy program contributed over $307,000 to more than 200 nonprofit...

01/09/2026   PR Web Government

BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., celebrates its charitable giving in 2025 in conjunction with partners, friends and vendors. BluSky's 2025 philanthropy program contributed over $307,000 to more than 200 nonprofit...

01/09/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Three-year investment will expand critical programs that help parents and children achieve stability and rebuild their lives PHOENIX, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UMOM New Day Centers has received a $1.5 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Awarded over three...

01/09/2026   PR Web Government

Three-year investment will expand critical programs that help parents and children achieve stability and rebuild their lives PHOENIX, Jan. 9, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- UMOM New Day Centers has received a $1.5 million grant from The Bob & Renee Parsons Foundation. Awarded over three...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nuvo, a leader in remote fetal-maternal monitoring, together with Celebrate Life Around the Word Foundation (CLAW), a global non-governmental 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in underserved settings, announce the launch of the Nuvo–CLAW Fetal-Maternal Global...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government

Nuvo, a leader in remote fetal-maternal monitoring, together with Celebrate Life Around the Word Foundation (CLAW), a global non-governmental 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving health in underserved settings, announce the launch of the Nuvo–CLAW Fetal-Maternal Global...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The medical professional association supports the new guidelines' inclusion of whole food as a key element of chronic disease prevention, especially its conclusions on increased fruit and vegetable intake and limited consumption of added sugars, refined grains, highly processed foods, and...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government

The medical professional association supports the new guidelines' inclusion of whole food as a key element of chronic disease prevention, especially its conclusions on increased fruit and vegetable intake and limited consumption of added sugars, refined grains, highly processed foods, and...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New logo and design system launched today reflect the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's role in protecting every building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and supporting the community that preserves them. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frank Lloyd Wright Building...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government

New logo and design system launched today reflect the Frank Lloyd Wright Building Conservancy's role in protecting every building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and supporting the community that preserves them. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Frank Lloyd Wright Building...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Destination Imagination, Inc., a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing creativity as an essential skill through student-led, STEAM-based experiences, announced the appointment of Mark Giordono as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 15. Giordono brings more than two...

01/08/2026   PR Web Government

Destination Imagination, Inc., a global nonprofit dedicated to advancing creativity as an essential skill through student-led, STEAM-based experiences, announced the appointment of Mark Giordono as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective January 15. Giordono brings more than two...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Family Source Consultants celebrates 19 years, over 1,500 babies born, nationwide leadership with Chicago and Miami roots, New York licensure, ethical excellence, nonprofit advocacy, and a commitment to parenthood for all. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Family Source...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government

Family Source Consultants celebrates 19 years, over 1,500 babies born, nationwide leadership with Chicago and Miami roots, New York licensure, ethical excellence, nonprofit advocacy, and a commitment to parenthood for all. CHICAGO, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Family Source...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Brooklyn Community Services has appointed Archana Jayaram as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter as the organization begins its 160th year of serving Brooklyn communities. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), one of the oldest...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government

Brooklyn Community Services has appointed Archana Jayaram as its new Executive Director, marking a new chapter as the organization begins its 160th year of serving Brooklyn communities. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Brooklyn Community Services (BCS), one of the oldest...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership with deep expertise spanning law, finance, media, and creative innovation....

01/07/2026   PR Web Government

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is pleased to announce the appointment of Michelle Rhee and Joel Kuwahara to its Board of Directors, further strengthening the organization's leadership with deep expertise spanning law, finance, media, and creative innovation....

01/07/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Former television and film actress and clinical mental health specialist brings psychedelic therapy expertise and advocacy experience to leading veteran mental health nonprofit SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading 501(c)(3)...

01/07/2026   PR Web Government

Former television and film actress and clinical mental health specialist brings psychedelic therapy expertise and advocacy experience to leading veteran mental health nonprofit SAN DIEGO, Jan. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Veterans Exploring Treatment Solutions (VETS), a leading 501(c)(3)...

01/06/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Appeals court prevents cuts to billions in medical and public health research funding

A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling permanently preventing the federal Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from implementing a policy that would cut billions of dollars in funds that support medical and public health research, including more than $120 million for the University of Washington and Washington State University.

atgAshleyGross
01/06/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Strickland family's involvement with Wake Forest University reflects a long-term partnership rooted in service and investing in people before all else. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is proud to reaffirm its commitment...

01/06/2026   PR Web Government

The Strickland family's involvement with Wake Forest University reflects a long-term partnership rooted in service and investing in people before all else. WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Strickland Brothers 10 Minute Oil Change is proud to reaffirm its commitment...

01/06/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Empowering daughters of incarcerated mothers, Beauty Marks for Girls has been selected as the public relations agency's second annual pro bono client. BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harris Agency, an independent specialist public relations agency, has selected...

01/06/2026   PR Web Government

Empowering daughters of incarcerated mothers, Beauty Marks for Girls has been selected as the public relations agency's second annual pro bono client. BOONTON, N.J., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Harris Agency, an independent specialist public relations agency, has selected...

01/06/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Milestone Highlights Nearly 40,000 Camper Experiences and a Bold Next Chapter of Expanded Access for Kids with Life-Altering Diagnoses GYPSUM, Colo., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Roundup River Ranch, a leading nonprofit offering children with life-altering diagnoses, and...

01/06/2026   PR Web Government

Milestone Highlights Nearly 40,000 Camper Experiences and a Bold Next Chapter of Expanded Access for Kids with Life-Altering Diagnoses GYPSUM, Colo., Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Roundup River Ranch, a leading nonprofit offering children with life-altering diagnoses, and...

01/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New intellectual property secures method for manipulating peripheral blur orientation, a key signal for regulating eye growth, paving the way for upcoming clinical trials. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clerio Vision, Inc., a developer of next-generation laser-based...

01/05/2026   PR Web Government

New intellectual property secures method for manipulating peripheral blur orientation, a key signal for regulating eye growth, paving the way for upcoming clinical trials. ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Clerio Vision, Inc., a developer of next-generation laser-based...

01/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Westchester County Medical Center sued by father of then 7-year-old child for negligently performed elbow surgery, leaving the child deformed and disabled CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 10, 2025, James Farner filed lawsuit on behalf of his minor child, E.F....

01/05/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and AFFA Action have appointed longtime board member and Lowcountry native Ashley Peele as their new Executive Director, following a rigorous national search. Peele brings deep organizational knowledge, lived experience, and a proven record in...

01/05/2026   PR Web Government

Westchester County Medical Center sued by father of then 7-year-old child for negligently performed elbow surgery, leaving the child deformed and disabled CHAPPAQUA, N.Y., Jan. 5, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On November 10, 2025, James Farner filed lawsuit on behalf of his minor child, E.F....

01/05/2026   PR Web Government

The Alliance for Full Acceptance (AFFA) and AFFA Action have appointed longtime board member and Lowcountry native Ashley Peele as their new Executive Director, following a rigorous national search. Peele brings deep organizational knowledge, lived experience, and a proven record in...

12/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington secures agreement with HHS preventing further delays in medical and public health research

Following lawsuit by coalition, the Trump administration has agreed to cease delays in reviewing NIH grant applications 

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12/30/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown issues statement on reports of harassment of daycare providers

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement today in response to harassment and unsubstantiated claims of fraud targeted at daycares run by Somalis in Washington.

“My office has received outreach from members of the Somali community after reports of home-based daycare providers being harassed and accused of fraud with little to no fact-checking.

“We are in touch with the state Department of Children, Youth, and Families regarding the claims being pushed online and the harassment reported by daycare providers.

atgSamBlobaum
12/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown co-leads multistate challenge to federal attack on gender-affirming care

Attorney General Nick Brown is co-leading a multistate coalition of 19 other states suing to make clear that Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) cannot threaten providers with a so-called “declaration” that baselessly and unlawfully attempts to limit access to gender-affirming care for young people.

atgSamBlobaum
12/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Decenas de trabajadores agrícolas de Washington serán compensados en virtud de un acuerdo de $1 millón con la empresa Cornerstone, ubicada en Toppenish

Más de 50 trabajadores agrícolas serán compensados en virtud de un acuerdo de $1 millón con Cornerstone Ranches, una empresa dedicada al cultivo de manzanas y lúpulo con sede en Toppenish, y sus filiales, mediante un decreto por consentimiento con el estado de Washington.  

atgAshleyGross
12/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Dozens of Washington farmworkers to benefit from $1 million settlement with Toppenish-based Cornerstone

Decenas de trabajadores agrícolas de Washington serán compensados en virtud de un acuerdo de $1 millón con la empresa Cornerstone, ubicada en Toppenish

More than 50 farmworkers will receive compensation from a $1 million settlement with Toppenish-based apple and hops grower Cornerstone Ranches and its affiliates through a consent decree with the state of Washington.

atgAshleyGross
12/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
WA, other states win lawsuit to protect homeland security funding from politically motivated cuts

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of other attorneys general won their lawsuit to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully reallocating federal homeland security funding away from states based on their compliance with the administration’s political agenda.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island on Monday granted a motion for summary judgment brought by Brown and a coalition of 11 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania.

atgAshleyGross
12/22/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown announces $150 million multistate settlement with Mercedes, Daimler over emissions fraud

A coalition of 50 attorneys general, including Washington AG Nick Brown, have reached a $150 million settlement with Mercedes-Benz USA and Daimler AG for violating state laws prohibiting unfair or deceptive trade practices by marketing, selling, and leasing vehicles equipped with illegal and undisclosed emissions defeat devices designed to circumvent emissions standards.

atgSamBlobaum
12/22/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Watch out for gift card fraud this holiday season, attorneys general warn

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, together with attorneys general from 13 other states, has launched a public service announcement (PSA) campaign paid for by the Gift Card Fraud Prevention Alliance aimed at protecting consumers from the growing threat of gift card scams.

This collaborative bipartisan effort comes as millions of Americans prepare to redeem gift cards received during the holiday season—a prime opportunity for scammers to target unsuspecting individuals.

atgAshleyGross
12/20/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge orders U.S. Department of Education to unwind unlawful cancellation of school mental health grants

The U.S. Department of Education acted unlawfully by abruptly discontinuing previously approved grants to fund extra mental health professionals in K-12 schools, a federal judge ruled in a multistate lawsuit led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown.

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