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11/21/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington wins lawsuit to protect libraries, museums, and other small agency programs

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office today won a lawsuit to protect four federal agencies that provide services and funding supporting public libraries and museums, workers, and minority-owned businesses nationwide. The United States District Court for the District of Rhode Island today granted a motion for summary judgment brought by Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general.

The court’s order permanently blocks the Trump administration from eliminating these four agencies:

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11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Simin Hashemizadeh, a visionary philanthropist, entrepreneur, and advocate for global empowerment, has been commended by the Los Angeles Police Department. In a heartfelt ceremony, the Los Angeles Police Department honored Simin Hashemizadeh, founder of the Simin Hope Foundation, with a...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

Simin Hashemizadeh, a visionary philanthropist, entrepreneur, and advocate for global empowerment, has been commended by the Los Angeles Police Department. In a heartfelt ceremony, the Los Angeles Police Department honored Simin Hashemizadeh, founder of the Simin Hope Foundation, with a...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

OrthoCarolina physicians celebrate progress in the field and encourage community investment in the future of orthopedic discovery CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OrthoCarolina Research Institute (OCRI) is recognizing key milestones in orthopedic research and...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

OrthoCarolina physicians celebrate progress in the field and encourage community investment in the future of orthopedic discovery CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The OrthoCarolina Research Institute (OCRI) is recognizing key milestones in orthopedic research and...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The contribution will support medium- and long-term recovery for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa and other severe storms SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Patterson Foundation is providing a $250,000 contribution to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

The contribution will support medium- and long-term recovery for communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa and other severe storms SARASOTA, Fla., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Patterson Foundation is providing a $250,000 contribution to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy's...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Award given by Climate Resolve honors Servicon's decades-long leadership in sustainability and climate-aligned innovation CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Climate Resolve has selected Servicon and its founding family, the Mahdesians, as recipients of the 2026...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

Award given by Climate Resolve honors Servicon's decades-long leadership in sustainability and climate-aligned innovation CULVER CITY, Calif., Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Climate Resolve has selected Servicon and its founding family, the Mahdesians, as recipients of the 2026...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Georgia Labor Commissioner candidate Nikki Porcher has launched Every County Counts, a comprehensive initiative spanning 159 counties to connect with workers, families, and small businesses across the state. The program enables supporters to "claim their county" and showcases Porcher's...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

Georgia Labor Commissioner candidate Nikki Porcher has launched Every County Counts, a comprehensive initiative spanning 159 counties to connect with workers, families, and small businesses across the state. The program enables supporters to "claim their county" and showcases Porcher's...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Vital4 announces today a rare first-action allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for "Systems and Processes for Contextualized Entity Resolution and Sentiment Analysis in Adverse Media Screening," a major milestone in AI-driven risk and compliance innovation....

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

Vital4 announces today a rare first-action allowance from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for "Systems and Processes for Contextualized Entity Resolution and Sentiment Analysis in Adverse Media Screening," a major milestone in AI-driven risk and compliance innovation....

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

City Teaching Alliance launched the formal search for additional university partners to facilitate the academic component of its signature Teacher Residency Program. This program combines classroom experience, coaching & mentorship, and coursework to advance the organization's mission of...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

City Teaching Alliance launched the formal search for additional university partners to facilitate the academic component of its signature Teacher Residency Program. This program combines classroom experience, coaching & mentorship, and coursework to advance the organization's mission of...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

DLM Media is proud to announce a nationwide partnership with the Moose Fraternity, a fraternal and service organization with more than 1,300 lodges across North America. PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DLM Media is proud to announce a nationwide partnership with the Moose...

11/20/2025   PR Web Government

DLM Media is proud to announce a nationwide partnership with the Moose Fraternity, a fraternal and service organization with more than 1,300 lodges across North America. PHOENIX, Nov. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DLM Media is proud to announce a nationwide partnership with the Moose...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

In response to national coverage indicating that cloned meat may enter the Canadian food supply without labeling or pre-market review, Farm2Fork is issuing a clear position: the company will not sell cloned meat under any circumstances. Farm2Fork Responds to Cloned Meat Entering Canadian...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

In response to national coverage indicating that cloned meat may enter the Canadian food supply without labeling or pre-market review, Farm2Fork is issuing a clear position: the company will not sell cloned meat under any circumstances. Farm2Fork Responds to Cloned Meat Entering Canadian...

11/19/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Bonaventure will pay $7 million to improve services at 10 long-term care facilities in WA

Bonaventure Senior Living has agreed to pay $7 million to improve its services and a $250 credit to each of about 800 Washington residents, following a consumer protection investigation into complaints of inadequate care at 10 senior living facilities in the state.

Bonaventure is an Oregon-based company that operates 15 long-term care facilities in Washington, including the 10 communities that are part of this settlement. The facilities in question are located in Arlington, Bellingham, Bothell, East Wenatchee, Lacey, Puyallup, Richland, Tri-Cities, and Vancouver.

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11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

New survey shows widespread concern that excessive lawsuits are hurting policyholders. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As insurance lawsuits hit record levels, a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") reveals growing...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

New survey shows widespread concern that excessive lawsuits are hurting policyholders. ALEXANDRIA, Va., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As insurance lawsuits hit record levels, a new survey from the Independent Insurance Agents & Brokers of America (the Big "I") reveals growing...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Addresses the root cause of the all-too-common noisy restaurant problem. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soundbites, a public benefit corporation dedicated to hearing preservation for everyone, today announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

Addresses the root cause of the all-too-common noisy restaurant problem. ANN ARBOR, Mich., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Soundbites, a public benefit corporation dedicated to hearing preservation for everyone, today announces the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

PaceTalk Technologies (PackeTalk), a leading provider of public-safety cameras, networking equipment, ALPR (automatic license-plate-recognition) systems and mobile surveillance trailers, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 4th annual Pig Roast Bowl Series Law Enforcement Edition,...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

PaceTalk Technologies (PackeTalk), a leading provider of public-safety cameras, networking equipment, ALPR (automatic license-plate-recognition) systems and mobile surveillance trailers, is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 4th annual Pig Roast Bowl Series Law Enforcement Edition,...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Elegant Garden State Home Exemplifies Uncompromised Living at Peak Performance MILFORD, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard Pedranti Architect, a premier architecture firm pioneering energy-efficient architecture for modern living, now has under construction in New Jersey the...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Community members gain access to new and improved aquatics center, weight room, climbing wall. Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new Pearl Street Family YMCA will open on January 1, 2026, bringing a state-of-the-art aquatics center, strength training area with modern...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

Elegant Garden State Home Exemplifies Uncompromised Living at Peak Performance MILFORD, Pa., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Richard Pedranti Architect, a premier architecture firm pioneering energy-efficient architecture for modern living, now has under construction in New Jersey the...

11/19/2025   PR Web Government

Community members gain access to new and improved aquatics center, weight room, climbing wall. Tacoma, Wash., Nov. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The new Pearl Street Family YMCA will open on January 1, 2026, bringing a state-of-the-art aquatics center, strength training area with modern...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Honest Medical, a rapidly expanding ecommerce provider of essential healthcare supplies, today announced a donation of over $10,000 worth of disposable basic needs products to the San Diego Food Bank. This contribution directly supports the Food Bank's Diaper and Basic Essentials...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government

Honest Medical, a rapidly expanding ecommerce provider of essential healthcare supplies, today announced a donation of over $10,000 worth of disposable basic needs products to the San Diego Food Bank. This contribution directly supports the Food Bank's Diaper and Basic Essentials...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Three-year grant to accelerate national effort to equip college students with the skills to communicate and collaborate across differences NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) and the John Templeton Foundation today announced a $4.5...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government

Three-year grant to accelerate national effort to equip college students with the skills to communicate and collaborate across differences NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Constructive Dialogue Institute (CDI) and the John Templeton Foundation today announced a $4.5...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Collaboration enables shoppers to round up their purchases at checkout, supporting Meals on Wheels America in their effort to ensure seniors are provided with nutritious meals and moments of connection CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Markt POS, the all-in-one,...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government

Collaboration enables shoppers to round up their purchases at checkout, supporting Meals on Wheels America in their effort to ensure seniors are provided with nutritious meals and moments of connection CHARLOTTE, N.C., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Markt POS, the all-in-one,...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Funds collected help support at-risk youth throughout Northern Colorado. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., hosted a successful "Clays For A Cause" event on October 10,...

11/18/2025   PR Web Government

Funds collected help support at-risk youth throughout Northern Colorado. FORT COLLINS, Colo., Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BluSky Restoration Contractors, LLC, a leading national property restoration company in the U.S., hosted a successful "Clays For A Cause" event on October 10,...

11/15/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

This clearance further expands the company's Libertas® Hip Portfolio, which includes the Libertas® Taper Reduced (TR) Stems, Libertas® Mini TR Stems for anterior approaches, Libertas® HA Coated Stems (collared and non-collared), and Libertas® Cemented Stems. The addition of the Bipolar...

11/15/2025   PR Web Government

This clearance further expands the company's Libertas® Hip Portfolio, which includes the Libertas® Taper Reduced (TR) Stems, Libertas® Mini TR Stems for anterior approaches, Libertas® HA Coated Stems (collared and non-collared), and Libertas® Cemented Stems. The addition of the Bipolar...

11/15/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Pedro Martinez Foundation celebrated its ninth annual gala. BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pedro Martinez Foundation celebrated its Ninth Annual Gala on Saturday, November 8, where Pedro and Carolina Martinez welcomed an extraordinary gathering of athletes,...

11/15/2025   PR Web Government

The Pedro Martinez Foundation celebrated its ninth annual gala. BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pedro Martinez Foundation celebrated its Ninth Annual Gala on Saturday, November 8, where Pedro and Carolina Martinez welcomed an extraordinary gathering of athletes,...

11/13/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Nick Brown launches Worker Rights Unit to enforce protections, fight exploitation

Read this news release in Spanish.

Attorney General Nick Brown today announced the creation of a Worker Rights Unit to lead the effort to uphold Washington state’s nation-leading worker protections and address wage theft.

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11/13/2025   Washington Attorney General News
El procurador general Nick Brown lanza la Unidad de Derechos del Trabajador para aplicar medidas de protección y luchar contra la explotación

El procurador general Nick Brown anunció hoy la creación de una Worker Rights Unit (Unidad de Derechos del Trabajador) para liderar los esfuerzos destinados a defender las protecciones laborales del estado de Washington, líderes en el país, y abordar el robo de salarios.

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11/07/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown calls on FCC to expand multilingual emergency alerts

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and New York City in demanding the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) immediately publish a long-delayed rule that would substantially expand language access for critical government emergency alerts sent to cell phones.

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11/06/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown releases statement after victory in SNAP benefits case

Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement after a federal judge in Rhode Island ordered the Trump administration to fully fund Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits by Friday, November 7. The Trump administration has since appealed that ruling.

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11/04/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown prioritizes the public’s right to know with new Public Records and Open Government Unit

The Washington State Attorney General’s Office is creating a new unit and a new position to modernize public records and retention processes, enhance staff training on open government issues, and innovate solutions to hurdles between the business of government and the public’s right to know.

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11/04/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown opposes EPA scheme to rescind greenhouse gas emissions reporting

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a multistate coalition of 16 attorneys general and two cities in filing a comment letter late Monday opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s proposal to rescind the vast majority of the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program (GHGRP).
 
The program collects comprehensive data on harmful greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sources across the United States, providing policymakers, businesses, researchers, and the public with reliable information to track pollution and evaluate the effectiveness of climate policies.

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11/03/2025   Washington Attorney General News
WA and other states sue U.S. Department of Education over illegal restrictions to Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 21 other attorneys general are suing the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to apply to have their federal student loans forgiven after ten years of service.
 

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10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown leads coalition supporting Minnesota’s trans-inclusive policy for youth sports

A coalition of 12 attorneys general joined Attorney General Nick Brown in filing an amicus brief in Female Athletes United (FAU) v. Keith Ellison et al., supporting Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s ongoing fight to defend the rights of transgender youth to play on sports teams that align with their gender identity in Minnesota.
 

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10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris through a new tobacco-related settlement

Washington will receive about $66 million from Philip Morris to resolve lingering disputes between the company and the state related to the landmark multibillion-dollar tobacco settlement reached in 1998.

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10/31/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown issues statement on order in SNAP benefits case

Federal Judge Issues Order Directing USDA to Use SNAP Contingency Funds 
 

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10/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown coalition blocks illegal cuts to comprehensive sexual health education

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction late Monday blocking the Trump administration from defunding teen sexual health education programs over the inclusion of language that affirms all young peoples’ gender identities.

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10/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins states suing Trump administration for illegally suspending SNAP benefits

Coalition urges court to immediately restore SNAP funding relied upon by 42 million Americans 

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a coalition of 22 other attorneys general and three governors today in a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for unlawfully suspending the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps more than 40 million Americans buy food.

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10/27/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge issues order blocking federal cuts to student mental health grants in AG Brown lawsuit

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration from illegally cutting some congressionally approved funding for K-12 mental health programs after a coalition of 16 state attorneys general, led by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, filed suit in June.
 

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