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03/27/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Carnegie announces a new partnership with Tuition Exchange (TE), a non-profit consortium of over 700 colleges and universities, to launch an innovative college search and lead generation tool. This collaboration leverages Carnegie's expertise in lead generation to help TE member...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government

Carnegie announces a new partnership with Tuition Exchange (TE), a non-profit consortium of over 700 colleges and universities, to launch an innovative college search and lead generation tool. This collaboration leverages Carnegie's expertise in lead generation to help TE member...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Philadelphia Children's Alliance (PCA) is proud to mark 35 years of service to Philadelphia families. PCA will honor this milestone during Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, which culminates with their biggest annual fundraiser, the Bear Affair, on Thursday, May 1 at the...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government

The Philadelphia Children's Alliance (PCA) is proud to mark 35 years of service to Philadelphia families. PCA will honor this milestone during Child Abuse Prevention Month this April, which culminates with their biggest annual fundraiser, the Bear Affair, on Thursday, May 1 at the...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The new working group is developing standardized, objective approaches to verify the accuracy of marginal electricity emissions data and will make all outputs freely available to the public to jumpstart more effective climate action. OAKLAND, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Certified TWAIN Direct solutions help generate more revenue, greatly reduce incompatibility risks and decrease support burden for resellers. FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TWAIN Working Group (TWG), the leader in imaging acquisition standards, and Keypoint...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government

The new working group is developing standardized, objective approaches to verify the accuracy of marginal electricity emissions data and will make all outputs freely available to the public to jumpstart more effective climate action. OAKLAND, Calif., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government

Certified TWAIN Direct solutions help generate more revenue, greatly reduce incompatibility risks and decrease support burden for resellers. FAIRFIELD, N.J., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The TWAIN Working Group (TWG), the leader in imaging acquisition standards, and Keypoint...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Mender Donates Five Percent of Net Profits to a Regional Array of Wildlife and Conservation Causes EULESS, Texas, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mender, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company that extends the life of IT assets through recycling and resale, has announced its 2024...

03/27/2025   PR Web Government

Mender Donates Five Percent of Net Profits to a Regional Array of Wildlife and Conservation Causes EULESS, Texas, March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mender, an IT asset disposition (ITAD) company that extends the life of IT assets through recycling and resale, has announced its 2024...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Raceway Car Wash is the exclusive sponsor of Valleywise Health Foundation's Arizona Gives Day Fundraising Campaign, supporting community health initiatives. With 17 locations across Arizona, Raceway will promote the campaign and encourage donations leading up to April 1, 2025. Funds...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Raceway Car Wash is the exclusive sponsor of Valleywise Health Foundation's Arizona Gives Day Fundraising Campaign, supporting community health initiatives. With 17 locations across Arizona, Raceway will promote the campaign and encourage donations leading up to April 1, 2025. Funds...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Products That Count has announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with three new product executives: Kou Raghavan (United Parks), G Shah (Carelon), and Nabil Bukhari (Extreme Networks). They join an esteemed group of industry leaders dedicated to advancing product leadership....

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Products That Count has announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with three new product executives: Kou Raghavan (United Parks), G Shah (Carelon), and Nabil Bukhari (Extreme Networks). They join an esteemed group of industry leaders dedicated to advancing product leadership....

03/26/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown urges legal professionals to stand strong in the face of bullying and political retribution

OLYMPIA  Attorney General Nick Brown, as part of a coalition of 21 attorneys general, issued an open letter to the legal community warning of illegal attempts by the Trump administration to deter lawyers from challenging the administration’s actions or representing clients disfavored by the administration. The attorneys general call on the legal community to resist attempts at bullying or retribution and uphold the values of their profession.

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03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Advocates, policymakers, and community leaders gathered today to defend universal service programs that ensure affordable and accessible communication services for all Americans. The event, "Keep Our Communities Connected," underscored the critical role of Universal Service and E-Rate...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Advocates, policymakers, and community leaders gathered today to defend universal service programs that ensure affordable and accessible communication services for all Americans. The event, "Keep Our Communities Connected," underscored the critical role of Universal Service and E-Rate...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Gala Event Marks NAHREP's 25th Anniversary and Honors Homeownership and Housing Policy Leaders SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oralia Herrera was installed on March 25th as the 2025 National President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Gala Event Marks NAHREP's 25th Anniversary and Honors Homeownership and Housing Policy Leaders SAN DIEGO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Oralia Herrera was installed on March 25th as the 2025 National President of the National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Boys Hope Girls Hope, a leading nonprofit empowering young people to overcome obstacles and achieve their educational and career goals, is rebranding as Hope Ignites. This new name and visual identity reflect the organization's vision to inspire hope and ignite lasting change in the lives...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Boys Hope Girls Hope, a leading nonprofit empowering young people to overcome obstacles and achieve their educational and career goals, is rebranding as Hope Ignites. This new name and visual identity reflect the organization's vision to inspire hope and ignite lasting change in the lives...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nonprofit Group Prevent Blindness Offers a Variety of Free Educational Resources to Help Educate the Public and Raise Awareness of Women's Vision and Eye Health Issues. CHICAGO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit eye health organization,...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

Nonprofit Group Prevent Blindness Offers a Variety of Free Educational Resources to Help Educate the Public and Raise Awareness of Women's Vision and Eye Health Issues. CHICAGO, March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading nonprofit eye health organization,...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Latest from NPG on Population Dynamics and Policy Effectiveness ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Negative Population Growth (NPG) is proud to announce the release of three new thought-provoking publications as part of its ongoing public education initiatives....

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

The Latest from NPG on Population Dynamics and Policy Effectiveness ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Negative Population Growth (NPG) is proud to announce the release of three new thought-provoking publications as part of its ongoing public education initiatives....

03/26/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The 2025 ISPE Biotechnology Conference will take place 2 – 3 June in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and virtually. NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has announced its keynote speakers at the 2025 ISPE...

03/26/2025   PR Web Government

The 2025 ISPE Biotechnology Conference will take place 2 – 3 June in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, and virtually. NORTH BETHESDA, Md., March 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) has announced its keynote speakers at the 2025 ISPE...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute will help support the Maryland region and educate and train the next generation of cybersecurity leaders and professionals. BALTIMORE,...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

New three-year partnership between the TowerCares Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Tower Federal Credit Union, and the UMBC Cybersecurity Institute will help support the Maryland region and educate and train the next generation of cybersecurity leaders and professionals. BALTIMORE,...

03/25/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Nick Brown testifies in support of ‘permit to purchase’ legislation

OLYMPIA — Attorney General Nick Brown today told legislators they can save lives by passing permit to purchase legislation for gun buyers (HB 1163).

ATG-JoshM Tue, 03/25/2025 - 15:21
03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

ABC Legal Services, the nation's largest service of process provider, announced the issuance of Patent No. 12,254,521 for "Secure Service Recipient Online Portal." SEATTLE, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABC Legal Services, LLC, the nation's largest service of process provider,...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

ABC Legal Services, the nation's largest service of process provider, announced the issuance of Patent No. 12,254,521 for "Secure Service Recipient Online Portal." SEATTLE, March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ABC Legal Services, LLC, the nation's largest service of process provider,...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

New IWSI America publication provides essential guidance on developing modern, sustainable apprenticeship programs that drive workforce innovation and growth, with insights applicable across a range of industries as well as governmental organizations. LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2025...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

New IWSI America publication provides essential guidance on developing modern, sustainable apprenticeship programs that drive workforce innovation and growth, with insights applicable across a range of industries as well as governmental organizations. LOS ANGELES, March 25, 2025...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Groundbreaking 8-Episode Series Explores the Role of Ethical Hunting in Rhino Conservation COLUMBIA, S.C., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hunting to Save the Rhinos, an immersive 8-episode documentary series produced by High Proof Media Company in association with Magnetic Creative,...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

Groundbreaking 8-Episode Series Explores the Role of Ethical Hunting in Rhino Conservation COLUMBIA, S.C., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hunting to Save the Rhinos, an immersive 8-episode documentary series produced by High Proof Media Company in association with Magnetic Creative,...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

ValleyStar Credit Union hosted its annual all-team meeting on January 25, 2025, at The New College Institute in Martinsville, VA. The event featured company updates and a hands-on charitable activity where employees assembled 25 bikes for donation to the local Boys & Girls Clubs....

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

ValleyStar Credit Union hosted its annual all-team meeting on January 25, 2025, at The New College Institute in Martinsville, VA. The event featured company updates and a hands-on charitable activity where employees assembled 25 bikes for donation to the local Boys & Girls Clubs....

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Local Teen Kenny Royer Continues Effort to Bring Comfort to Children in Need FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following an incredible response in 2024, the Stuffed Animal Drive benefiting Davis House Child Advocacy Center is back for another year. Led by Nashville's...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

Local Teen Kenny Royer Continues Effort to Bring Comfort to Children in Need FRANKLIN, Tenn., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Following an incredible response in 2024, the Stuffed Animal Drive benefiting Davis House Child Advocacy Center is back for another year. Led by Nashville's...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The annual Women Build fundraiser, held on March 6th and 7th during Women's History Month, was a sold-out event and movement empowering women to actively address the affordable housing crisis in their community, focusing on building strength, hope, and opportunity. LAKE WORTH, Fla., March...

03/25/2025   PR Web Government

The annual Women Build fundraiser, held on March 6th and 7th during Women's History Month, was a sold-out event and movement empowering women to actively address the affordable housing crisis in their community, focusing on building strength, hope, and opportunity. LAKE WORTH, Fla., March...

03/24/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown joins 20 other AGs to petition a federal judge to prevent shutdown of the Department of Education

OLYMPIA  Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general in filing a motion for a preliminary injunction as part of their lawsuit to stop President Donald Trump’s unlawful attempt to dismantle the Department of Education.

ATG-JoshM Mon, 03/24/2025 - 16:33
03/17/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AGs warn against potential new passport application rules targeting trans individuals

OLYMPIA — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 12 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S. Department of State opposing proposed changes to the passport application process that would prevent transgender individuals from obtaining a passport that matches their gender identity. 

“These discriminatory rules would add confusion and costs for taxpayers merely to satisfy the president’s fixation on dehumanizing an entire class of people,” Brown said. 

ATG-JoshM Mon, 03/17/2025 - 15:12
03/13/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Federal court orders reinstatement of fired probationary federal employees

Judge rules workers were illegally fired by the Trump administration

SAN FRANCISCO – Today, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, presided over by Judge William H. Alsup, granted a Preliminary Injunction in a lawsuit joined by Washington against the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and its Acting Director, Charles Ezell, finding the termination of probationary federal employees illegal because OPM had no authority to order it. 

ATG-JoshM Thu, 03/13/2025 - 16:56
03/13/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins 20 states to protect students against Trump’s dismantling of the U.S. Department of Education

OLYMPIA — Washington state joined a lawsuit with 20 other states to stop the Trump administration from dismantling the U.S. Department of Education. Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said that Trump’s move is illegal and would destroy a critical federal agency that ensures tens of millions of students receive a quality education and critical resources.

On March 11, the Trump administration announced the department would fire approximately 50% of its workforce as part of its goal of a “total shutdown” of the department.

ATG-JoshM Thu, 03/13/2025 - 08:24
03/12/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington state Attorney General’s Office joins coalition of states filing an Amicus Brief in support of Perkins Coie

SEATTLE — Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of Perkins Coie, the Seattle law firm targeted by President Donald Trump for representing clients and taking positions disfavored by the president.

ATG-JoshM Wed, 03/12/2025 - 10:01
03/10/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington state sues Adams County to stop illegal federal immigration enforcement

SPOKANE — Washington Attorney General Nick Brown said in a lawsuit filed today that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office is illegally collaborating with federal immigration officials and aiding the Trump administration’s efforts to enlist local officials for federal civil immigration work.

ATG-JoshM Mon, 03/10/2025 - 09:09
03/06/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge freezes company bank accounts in lawsuit over “probates for profit” scheme at AG Brown’s request

Millions of dollars unaccounted for, ringleader currently at-large

ATG-JoshM Thu, 03/06/2025 - 13:18
03/06/2025   Washington Attorney General News
WA, RI attorneys general condemn Bondi’s threats to undermine American justice

OLYMPIA — Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha released the following statement in response to U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi’s character attacks on prosecutors and illegal threats to fire them for their political beliefs. Brown and Neronha are both former U.S. Attorneys who worked for the U.S. Department of Justice that Bondi now oversees.

ATG-JoshM Thu, 03/06/2025 - 12:02
03/06/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Multistate coalition secures court order blocking Trump administration from freezing federal funds

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – A federal judge today blocked the Trump administration from abruptly freezing trillions of dollars in federal funds to the states, a move he said had resulted in “catastrophic consequences” across the country, hitting particularly hard on vulnerable populations.

The order came in a lawsuit filed by 23 states’ attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown.

ATG-JoshM Thu, 03/06/2025 - 09:52
03/05/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Multistate coalition secures nationwide preliminary injunction against Trump’s defunding of medical and public health innovation research

SEATTLE – Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general have secured a nationwide preliminary injunction in Massachusetts v. NIH. The order prevents the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from cutting billions of dollars in funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and institutions across the country regardless of whether their states have joined the lawsuit. 
 

ATG-JoshM Wed, 03/05/2025 - 15:15
03/05/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office sues collections agency for failing to advise consumers about medical debt protections

SEATTLE — The Washington State Attorney General’s Office today filed suit against Renton Collections, Inc., for failing to disclose to consumers that they are legally entitled to information about their medical debt. The company sent more than 400,000 such collection notices to Washingtonians since 2019.

ATG-JoshM Wed, 03/05/2025 - 10:57
03/05/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington state joins lawsuit over illegal federal employee firings

SAN FRANCISCO – The Washington State Attorney General’s Office today joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Office of Personnel Management and other federal agencies over the administration’s damaging and illegal efforts to fire federal employees en masse.

ATG-JoshM Wed, 03/05/2025 - 08:48
03/04/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG investigation ends alleged jewelry pyramid scheme in Washington state

SEATTLE — Utah-based jewelry company Paparazzi will pay $1.9 million and reform its business practices in Washington state following an Attorney General’s Office investigation into the company’s alleged pyramid scheme. Attorney General Nick Brown will send 7,100 Washingtonians who sold jewelry for the company checks of an average of $180 in the near future.

ATG-JoshM Tue, 03/04/2025 - 13:18