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10/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

As early voting continues, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas seeks reelection on three ballot lines, backed by labor, education, reproductive rights, conservation and community groups. HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Connecticut voters head to the polls for...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government

As early voting continues, Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas seeks reelection on three ballot lines, backed by labor, education, reproductive rights, conservation and community groups. HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Connecticut voters head to the polls for...

10/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown encourages Washingtonians to dispose of unused medications

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, Oct. 24. Attorney General Nick Brown encourages Washingtonians to safely dispose of unneeded medications to prevent drug misuse and abuse. 

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10/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Jackson leads, Brown a no-show BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For years Patrick Brown has made headlines across Canada with a leadership resignation, an ethics ruling, a disqualification from a federal leadership race and a city council so divided it could not meet...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government

Jackson leads, Brown a no-show BRAMPTON, ON, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- For years Patrick Brown has made headlines across Canada with a leadership resignation, an ethics ruling, a disqualification from a federal leadership race and a city council so divided it could not meet...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Lexara and the Nebraska State Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Project Build AI Intake and Referral Tool to Help Bridge the Civil Legal Justice Gap WAUKEE, Iowa, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexara today announced Lexara Access™, an AI-powered intake and referral tool built in...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government

Lexara and the Nebraska State Bar Association's Volunteer Lawyers Project Build AI Intake and Referral Tool to Help Bridge the Civil Legal Justice Gap WAUKEE, Iowa, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Lexara today announced Lexara Access™, an AI-powered intake and referral tool built in...

10/21/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins coalition supporting challenge to unlawful immigration arrests

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Monday in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of litigation challenging the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) policy and practice of conducting unlawful warrantless civil immigration arrests. 

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10/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Community Voice says commissioners' 4-1 vote did not authorize construction of the proposed 120-fueling-position travel center; citizens pledge to monitor every step MONUMENT, Colo., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 residents gathered in the Monument area earlier this...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government

The Community Voice says commissioners' 4-1 vote did not authorize construction of the proposed 120-fueling-position travel center; citizens pledge to monitor every step MONUMENT, Colo., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- More than 100 residents gathered in the Monument area earlier this...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Partnership gives caretakers and supporters an easier way to help with groceries, meals, transportation and other everyday expenses during illness, loss and major life challenges. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tillo, the global gift card, rewards and incentives...

10/21/2026   PR Web Government

Partnership gives caretakers and supporters an easier way to help with groceries, meals, transportation and other everyday expenses during illness, loss and major life challenges. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tillo, the global gift card, rewards and incentives...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Two new billboards along Loop 610 and U.S. 290 introduce Houston drivers to We Fight Giants, the personal injury division of Thiessen Law Firm. HOUSTON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two new billboards are now up across Houston, one on the 610 Loop and one on U.S. 290, introducing...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government

Two new billboards along Loop 610 and U.S. 290 introduce Houston drivers to We Fight Giants, the personal injury division of Thiessen Law Firm. HOUSTON, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Two new billboards are now up across Houston, one on the 610 Loop and one on U.S. 290, introducing...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Sea Bags Will Donate 20% of Gross Sales to Support Early Breast Cancer Detection, Patient Support, and Breast Density Education PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In alignment with its corporate mission to give back to the community, Sea Bags today announced a new Breast...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government

Sea Bags Will Donate 20% of Gross Sales to Support Early Breast Cancer Detection, Patient Support, and Breast Density Education PORTLAND, Maine, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In alignment with its corporate mission to give back to the community, Sea Bags today announced a new Breast...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that Nittobo has become a member. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that Nittobo has become a member. As a pioneer in high-performance glass fiber...

10/20/2026   PR Web Government

High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that Nittobo has become a member. AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- High Density Packaging User Group (HDP) is pleased to announce that Nittobo has become a member. As a pioneer in high-performance glass fiber...

10/19/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, bipartisan coalition oppose merger that would drive up playground costs

A bipartisan coalition of 12 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), including Attorney General Nick Brown, today filed a lawsuit to block the merger of two of the largest makers of playground equipment, alleging the deal would raise prices for schools, parks, churches, and local governments that build or maintain playgrounds.

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10/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Truck Safety Coalition Releases Annual Deadliest Truck Crash States Report, revealing several states with large truck crash fatality problems. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government

Truck Safety Coalition Releases Annual Deadliest Truck Crash States Report, revealing several states with large truck crash fatality problems. WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, the Truck Safety Coalition called for immediate action to advance critical truck safety...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Peer letters, incident performance ratings and 25 years of fire service, from a station volunteer in 1989 to Fire Battalion Chief with a federal fire agency, are now published in one place. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government

Peer letters, incident performance ratings and 25 years of fire service, from a station volunteer in 1989 to Fire Battalion Chief with a federal fire agency, are now published in one place. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

With firefighting classified as carcinogenic to humans and California moving to take PFAS out of turnout gear, the former firefighter and industrial hygienist says the largest gap left is exposure control during overhaul, on the ride back, and at the station. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 19,...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government

With firefighting classified as carcinogenic to humans and California moving to take PFAS out of turnout gear, the former firefighter and industrial hygienist says the largest gap left is exposure control during overhaul, on the ride back, and at the station. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 19,...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The 2026–2027 sponsorship reflects a commitment to supporting educational opportunities, school programs, and community initiatives benefiting Moorestown students and families. MOORESTOWN, N.J., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sean Lovison, founder of Purpose Built Financial Services,...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Construction has officially begun on the Interlochen Community Art Trail, marking a major milestone in connecting local destinations through a multi-use pathway. INTERLOCHEN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After years of planning and community collaboration, construction is...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government

The 2026–2027 sponsorship reflects a commitment to supporting educational opportunities, school programs, and community initiatives benefiting Moorestown students and families. MOORESTOWN, N.J., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Sean Lovison, founder of Purpose Built Financial Services,...

10/19/2026   PR Web Government

Construction has officially begun on the Interlochen Community Art Trail, marking a major milestone in connecting local destinations through a multi-use pathway. INTERLOCHEN, Mich., Oct. 19, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- After years of planning and community collaboration, construction is...

10/18/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

SocialRoots.ai's new AI Agentic Caller and SMS outreach helps health centers communicate Medicaid renewal information, identify members who may need additional assistance, and prepare for upcoming federal work and community engagement requirements. PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026...

10/18/2026   PR Web Government

SocialRoots.ai's new AI Agentic Caller and SMS outreach helps health centers communicate Medicaid renewal information, identify members who may need additional assistance, and prepare for upcoming federal work and community engagement requirements. PALO ALTO, Calif., Oct. 18, 2026...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

NAMB MORE brings training, credentials, professional development and daily mortgage market information together in one place LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) the first and only national volunteer-led and membership-driven...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

NAMB MORE brings training, credentials, professional development and daily mortgage market information together in one place LAS VEGAS, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB) the first and only national volunteer-led and membership-driven...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Drawing on 25 years in the fire service, Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, explains what California's wildfire smoke standard requires of employers and why burned-area cleanup and reentry carry exposure risks that smoke rules alone do not address. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2026...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Drawing on 25 years in the fire service, Michael Karl McNeil, REP, RIH, EPP, QSD, explains what California's wildfire smoke standard requires of employers and why burned-area cleanup and reentry carry exposure risks that smoke rules alone do not address. SAN GABRIEL, Calif., Oct. 17, 2026...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire Battalion Chief who rose from volunteer firefighter to fire prevention command with a federal fire agency, applies a quarter century of incident command, fire prevention and hazardous materials response to industrial hygiene, Cal/OSHA citation defense...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Michael Karl McNeil, a Former Fire Battalion Chief who rose from volunteer firefighter to fire prevention command with a federal fire agency, applies a quarter century of incident command, fire prevention and hazardous materials response to industrial hygiene, Cal/OSHA citation defense...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) brought together more than 200 family office leaders, investors, tennis icons, and community leaders for a sold-out charity Pro-Am at Columbia University's...

10/17/2026   PR Web Government

Expert DOJO, a global venture capital and emerging markets investor, and the Harlem Junior Tennis & Education Program (HJTEP) brought together more than 200 family office leaders, investors, tennis icons, and community leaders for a sold-out charity Pro-Am at Columbia University's...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New county-level resources cover Kern County, Fresno County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with guidance on wildfire ash, Central Valley agricultural dust and autumn soiling for solar farm owners and O&M managers MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every Detail...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government

New county-level resources cover Kern County, Fresno County, the Inland Empire and Los Angeles County, with guidance on wildfire ash, Central Valley agricultural dust and autumn soiling for solar farm owners and O&M managers MINNEAPOLIS, Oct. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Every Detail...

10/16/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office intervenes in case to ensure eligible Washingtonians receive Medicaid coverage

Attorney General Nick Brown has asked a court to let his office intervene in a Washington nonprofit’s lawsuit against the federal government seeking to protect Medicaid coverage for refugees and asylees, among other legal noncitizens living with significant health needs. 

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10/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

QuikStor and Charity Storage are hosting Race for a Cause, an F1-themed fundraiser at the TSSA Big Ideas conference in Austin (Nov. 4-6). Attendees can donate to drive laps in a full-size F1 simulator and every dollar goes to Shriners Children's Texas. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026...

10/16/2026   PR Web Government

QuikStor and Charity Storage are hosting Race for a Cause, an F1-themed fundraiser at the TSSA Big Ideas conference in Austin (Nov. 4-6). Attendees can donate to drive laps in a full-size F1 simulator and every dollar goes to Shriners Children's Texas. EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 16, 2026...

10/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington settles generic drug cases with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma, and Mayne Pharma

Washington, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 45 states and territories, has reached settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations the generic drug manufacturers engaged in a long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition.  

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10/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown seeks consumer protections in Character.AI bankruptcy

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan group of states have filed a notice in the bankruptcy proceedings of Character.AI raising concerns about harms to children who engage with the company’s AI chatbots and the handling of sensitive consumer information. 

The court filing identifies serious concerns about the company's safety and privacy practices and calls for protections for children and consumers in any sale of the company's business or assets. 

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10/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown multistate letter supports internet for schools and libraries as FCC considers cuts

Washington led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a comment letter with the Federal Communications Commission today advocating that they maintain the E-Rate program, which provides over $3 billion a year to discount the cost of internet expenses for schools and libraries across the country. Washington received more than $40 million through the E-Rate program this year. 

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10/08/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown names Jason Dickey-North division chief of the Tacoma Division as Laura Wulf retires

Attorney General Nick Brown has named Managing Assistant Attorney General Jason Dickey-North as division chief for the Tacoma Division, taking over for Laura Wulf, who will retire at the end of the year after 35 years of outstanding work at the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).

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10/06/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington, multistate coalition seek approval for $400 million settlement in drug price-fixing case

Attorney General Nick Brown has joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories seeking court approval of a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations that two generic drug manufacturers engaged in long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices and reduce competition.

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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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10/01/2026   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   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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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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