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08/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Local Outreach Initiative Offers Free Workshops and Hands-On Application Support for Historically Underserved College-Bound Students and Families SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 10,000 Degrees announced today it has been awarded a $500,000 competitive grant by the...

08/21/2026   PR Web Government

Local Outreach Initiative Offers Free Workshops and Hands-On Application Support for Historically Underserved College-Bound Students and Families SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 10,000 Degrees announced today it has been awarded a $500,000 competitive grant by the...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

ABC Legal Services®, the nation's largest provider of service of process, today announced the acquisition of Nicoletti & Harris, Inc., a firm recognized for its specialized work supporting mass tort, personal injury, and general litigation matters. SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2026...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

ABC Legal Services®, the nation's largest provider of service of process, today announced the acquisition of Nicoletti & Harris, Inc., a firm recognized for its specialized work supporting mass tort, personal injury, and general litigation matters. SEATTLE, Aug. 20, 2026...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Dr. Jasvant Modi's support for the scholarship reflects his continued commitment to advancing Jain studies at leading universities worldwide. LONDON, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jasvant Modi, a retired gastroenterologist and philanthropist dedicated to advancing Jain education...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

Dr. Jasvant Modi's support for the scholarship reflects his continued commitment to advancing Jain studies at leading universities worldwide. LONDON, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Dr. Jasvant Modi, a retired gastroenterologist and philanthropist dedicated to advancing Jain education...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

For more than 60 years, Lordon Management has helped California community associations navigate changing markets, laws, natural disasters, and economic challenges. Today, one of the most pressing concerns facing HOAs is the dramatic rise in insurance costs, leaving boards and homeowners...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

For more than 60 years, Lordon Management has helped California community associations navigate changing markets, laws, natural disasters, and economic challenges. Today, one of the most pressing concerns facing HOAs is the dramatic rise in insurance costs, leaving boards and homeowners...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Avant Interventional Psychiatry joined Atlanta community partners to support children and families preparing for the new school year while promoting awareness of mental and emotional wellness. ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avant Interventional Psychiatry recently joined...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

Avant Interventional Psychiatry joined Atlanta community partners to support children and families preparing for the new school year while promoting awareness of mental and emotional wellness. ATLANTA, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Avant Interventional Psychiatry recently joined...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

As searches for "quiet destinations" climb 1,268%, BookRetreats.com's first Unspoilt Index compares 100 islands using satellite and mapping data to find the quietest in the world. BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Zealand's Stewart Island named the world's...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

As searches for "quiet destinations" climb 1,268%, BookRetreats.com's first Unspoilt Index compares 100 islands using satellite and mapping data to find the quietest in the world. BERKELEY, Calif., Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Zealand's Stewart Island named the world's...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Company's agentic AI framework helps law firms uncover deeper insights, develop stronger strategies, and deliver higher-quality work product with AI more efficiently LONDON, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 introduces Opus 2...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

Company's agentic AI framework helps law firms uncover deeper insights, develop stronger strategies, and deliver higher-quality work product with AI more efficiently LONDON, Aug. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, leading legal software and services provider Opus 2 introduces Opus 2...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

NAPA, the National Association of Professional Agents, announces enhancements to its Insurance Agency Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance program, furthering the availability of its accessible and comprehensive coverage to high-volume Life & Health Agencies. Additionally, these...

08/20/2026   PR Web Government

NAPA, the National Association of Professional Agents, announces enhancements to its Insurance Agency Errors & Omissions (E&O) Insurance program, furthering the availability of its accessible and comprehensive coverage to high-volume Life & Health Agencies. Additionally, these...

08/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Fifteen years after opening with one attorney and a paralegal, Thiessen Law Firm has grown into a multi-office trial practice spanning criminal defense and personal injury across Texas and Colorado. HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thiessen Law Firm is celebrating 15 years in...

08/19/2026   PR Web Government

Fifteen years after opening with one attorney and a paralegal, Thiessen Law Firm has grown into a multi-office trial practice spanning criminal defense and personal injury across Texas and Colorado. HOUSTON, Aug. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Thiessen Law Firm is celebrating 15 years in...

08/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

VIKING, a leader in automotive cleaning tools and accessories, announced the expansion of its intellectual property portfolio with the issuance of a new design patent for its innovative Bucket Caddy and the official publication of a design patent for its Foam Cannon canister. ST. LOUIS,...

08/19/2026   PR Web Government

VIKING, a leader in automotive cleaning tools and accessories, announced the expansion of its intellectual property portfolio with the issuance of a new design patent for its innovative Bucket Caddy and the official publication of a design patent for its Foam Cannon canister. ST. LOUIS,...

08/18/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, bipartisan coalition secure $700 million Google settlement over app store monopoly

A federal court today approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. 

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08/18/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids

Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and teens, while falsely assuring parents and the public that its platforms were safe for young users.

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08/18/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Warriors Heart, the nation's leading treatment facility for first responders and military, celebrates nearly 500 shelter dogs rescued and placed with warriors by opening its facility to the media throughout August. BANDERA, Texas, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart, the...

08/18/2026   PR Web Government

Warriors Heart, the nation's leading treatment facility for first responders and military, celebrates nearly 500 shelter dogs rescued and placed with warriors by opening its facility to the media throughout August. BANDERA, Texas, Aug. 18, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Warriors Heart, the...

08/18/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Mission MSA announced the launch of the Multiple System Atrophy Shared Patient History, Experience, and Research Exchange (MSA-SPHERE), a decentralized longitudinal research platform designed to generate critical natural history data, strengthen clinical trial readiness, and support...

08/18/2026   PR Web Government

Mission MSA announced the launch of the Multiple System Atrophy Shared Patient History, Experience, and Research Exchange (MSA-SPHERE), a decentralized longitudinal research platform designed to generate critical natural history data, strengthen clinical trial readiness, and support...

08/17/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington secures court victory protecting gender-affirming care under the Affordable Care Act

Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition secured a major victory on Friday protecting gender-affirming care from federal overreach.

The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts struck down a key provision of a Trump administration final rule that would have excluded coverage of certain types of gender-affirming care as essential health benefits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Essential health benefits are subject to the ACA’s financial protections, including limits on out-of-pocket costs.

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08/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Advocates Injury Attorneys secured a $4 million settlement on behalf of Larry Baker, who suffered serious and permanent lower-extremity injuries in an August 2023 incident at Birch Bay Waterslides in Blaine, Washington. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The...

08/17/2026   PR Web Government

The Advocates Injury Attorneys secured a $4 million settlement on behalf of Larry Baker, who suffered serious and permanent lower-extremity injuries in an August 2023 incident at Birch Bay Waterslides in Blaine, Washington. WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash., Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The...

08/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Leggett Inc. is marking 60 years in business with a limited-time $60 discount on preseason heating and cooling maintenance, giving Harrisburg homeowners another reason to consider the company among the most affordable HVAC repair options in the region. HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 17, 2026...

08/17/2026   PR Web Government

Leggett Inc. is marking 60 years in business with a limited-time $60 discount on preseason heating and cooling maintenance, giving Harrisburg homeowners another reason to consider the company among the most affordable HVAC repair options in the region. HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 17, 2026...

08/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

the addition of HP means that LOT Network members are now immunized against patent assertion litigation from more than 25% of all US patents. PHOENIX, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LOT Network, a non-profit community of over 6,300 companies committed to protecting innovation from...

08/17/2026   PR Web Government

the addition of HP means that LOT Network members are now immunized against patent assertion litigation from more than 25% of all US patents. PHOENIX, Aug. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LOT Network, a non-profit community of over 6,300 companies committed to protecting innovation from...

08/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown names Megan Cotton Director of Tribal Relations

Attorney General Nick Brown has named Megan Cotton, currently Governor Bob Ferguson’s Senior Policy Advisor for Transportation, as his office’s new Tribal Director, a key leadership role that strengthens the Office’s government-to-government relationship with Tribal nations. In this position, Cotton will serve as the AGO’s central bridge between Tribal governments and agency leadership, ensuring Tribal voices, priorities, and sovereignty are fully reflected in the work of this Office.

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08/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Renewal by Andersen has built a reputation as one of the top-rated window replacement companies in Asheville, North Carolina, and a rough stretch of summer storms is now testing that reputation. As severe weather strains window seals across the region, the company is helping homeowners...

08/14/2026   PR Web Government

Renewal by Andersen has built a reputation as one of the top-rated window replacement companies in Asheville, North Carolina, and a rough stretch of summer storms is now testing that reputation. As severe weather strains window seals across the region, the company is helping homeowners...

08/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s first-ever Data Privacy Report identifies policy priorities and recommendations

Attorney General Nick Brown today released the first-ever Washington State Attorney General’s Data Privacy Report. The report examines how the data economy incentivizes the collection and retention of personal information, the potential harms that result from these incentives – such as data breaches, surveillance, and harassment – and makes recommendations to address these harms by strengthening privacy protections, enforcement, and public education.

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08/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Judge orders Kalshi cease numerous Washington operations

A King County Superior Court judge issued a final order requiring KalshiEX (Kalshi) to cease many of its Washington operations after finding that Kalshi likely violated the Washington Gambling Act and the Consumer Protection Act by running an illegal gambling operation in Washington.

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08/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington sues to protect personal information of millions of drivers

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania today in filing two lawsuits challenging the Trump administration’s demand for states to turn over records containing the sensitive personal information of 17 million drivers who hold commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump administration has threatened to terminate more than $10 million in federal funding to the American Association of Motor Vehicle Administrators (AAMVA) if the states refuse this illegal order.

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08/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Napier Sandford Fuller, made an ascent immediately prior to the July 30 Broad Peak avalanche that killed 10 climbers, is releasing GPS data and expedition documentation to support families and media. Fuller triggered a satellite SOS on July 20 after a summit ridge fall during an earlier...

08/13/2026   PR Web Government

Napier Sandford Fuller, made an ascent immediately prior to the July 30 Broad Peak avalanche that killed 10 climbers, is releasing GPS data and expedition documentation to support families and media. Fuller triggered a satellite SOS on July 20 after a summit ridge fall during an earlier...

08/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation grant trains a new generation in uhau humu pōhaku — 410 feet of ancient wall restored at the Poʻipū cultural site. KOLOA, Hawai, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hui Mālama O Kāneiolouma announced today the completion of the Uhau Humu Pōhaku Reconstruction...

08/12/2026   PR Web Government

Historic Hawaiʻi Foundation grant trains a new generation in uhau humu pōhaku — 410 feet of ancient wall restored at the Poʻipū cultural site. KOLOA, Hawai, Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Hui Mālama O Kāneiolouma announced today the completion of the Uhau Humu Pōhaku Reconstruction...

08/12/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Cómo es que la Oficina del Procurador General hará cumplir la suspensión de desalojos por incendios forestales

Los incendios forestales en la mitad oriental del estado destruyeron cientos de viviendas y obligaron a miles de personas a abandonar sus hogares. Los inquilinos son especialmente vulnerables durante esta crisis. La Oficina del Procurador General del Estado de Washington velará por el cumplimiento de la suspensión de desalojos decretada por el gobernador en relación con los incendios forestales en Spokane, y en todo el centro y este de Washington.

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08/12/2026   Washington Attorney General News
How the Attorney General’s Office will enforce the wildfire eviction moratorium

The wildfires in the eastern half of the state have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced thousands of Washingtonians. Renters are particularly vulnerable during this crisis. The Washington State Attorney General’s office is enforcing the Governor’s eviction moratorium related to the wildfires in Spokane and throughout central and eastern Washington.

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08/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

RBW Logistics Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBW Logistics today announced it has been ranked No. 4222 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of...

08/12/2026   PR Web Government

RBW Logistics Named to 2026 Inc. 5000 AUGUSTA, Ga., Aug. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- RBW Logistics today announced it has been ranked No. 4222 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 list, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list is the most prestigious ranking of...

08/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Agallas Equities, a New York-based investment firm, has officially launched its non-profit arm, Agallas Cares, to formalize and expand its long-standing commitment to community development beyond financial returns. Built on the belief that true investment fosters lasting positive...

08/12/2026   PR Web Government

Agallas Equities, a New York-based investment firm, has officially launched its non-profit arm, Agallas Cares, to formalize and expand its long-standing commitment to community development beyond financial returns. Built on the belief that true investment fosters lasting positive...

08/07/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington-led coalition secures order protecting federal support for homelessness services

Washington and a multistate coalition have won their case challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the coalition had not successfully challenged HUD’s policy, nearly 3,000 Washingtonians would have lost their homes.

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08/05/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Apoye a Spokane haciendo donaciones a organizaciones benéficas de confianza

Support Spokane by donating to reputable charities

Mientras los habitantes de Washington buscan formas de ayudar a las personas afectadas por los devastadores incendios forestales en la zona de Spokane y otras partes del estado, la Oficina del Procurador General aconseja a la población tomar precauciones para garantizar que las donaciones se destinen a organizaciones benéficas de confianza. 

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08/05/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Support Spokane by donating to reputable charities

Apoye a Spokane haciendo donaciones a organizaciones benéficas de confianza

As Washingtonians seek ways to help people affected by devastating wildfires in the Spokane area and other parts of the state, the Attorney General’s Office encourages people to take precautions to ensure donations go to reputable charities. 

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08/04/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington se suma a una demanda federal para proteger la información personal de sus residentes

TANF es una de las principales fuentes de asistencia directa para las familias de bajos ingresos y uno de los pilares de las iniciativas de Washington para reducir la pobreza. Washington recibe más de 300 millones de dólares al año en fondos federales de TANF. En 2025, casi 36 000 hogares de Washington recibieron estos beneficios.
 

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08/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues to block Trump administration’s latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs

In response to the Trump Administration’s latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs.  

The case challenges the Administration’s recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. imports—costs that will be passed along to Americans already struggling to pay the price of essential consumer goods.

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08/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents’ personal information

Washington se suma a una demanda federal para proteger la información personal de sus residentes

The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse of sensitive personal information.

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