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01/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown opposes federal efforts to prolong detention of immigrant children

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s efforts to terminate a nearly 30-year-old settlement agreement that provides crucial protections against the inappropriate detention of children, including a requirement that they are held in facilities licensed in and subject to oversight by the states in which they reside. 

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01/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

OMTSE at Davos' Abraham House present how AI can support underserved farmers. Co-founder Apl.de.Ap and Uynghiem Ngo shared field experience with Earth Sama, an AI-powered dMRV tool onboarding smallholders, creating verifiable data, and enabling access to climate finance. Using mobile...

01/29/2026   PR Web Government

OMTSE at Davos' Abraham House present how AI can support underserved farmers. Co-founder Apl.de.Ap and Uynghiem Ngo shared field experience with Earth Sama, an AI-powered dMRV tool onboarding smallholders, creating verifiable data, and enabling access to climate finance. Using mobile...

01/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

More than $2.75 million in grants have been awarded to community partners through CDP's California Wildfires Recovery Fund over the past year WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One year after the Eaton and Palisades Fires burned across Greater Los Angeles in January 2025, the...

01/29/2026   PR Web Government

More than $2.75 million in grants have been awarded to community partners through CDP's California Wildfires Recovery Fund over the past year WASHINGTON, Jan. 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- One year after the Eaton and Palisades Fires burned across Greater Los Angeles in January 2025, the...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala. Hosted by the Warrior Heritage Foundation (WHF) in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall in Los Angeles will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Centennial Gala. Hosted by the Warrior Heritage Foundation (WHF) in partnership with the Los Angeles County Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, the...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A national coalition of locally-elected, top prosecutors today announced the formation of the Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach – an effort to hold federal officials accountable when they exceed their lawful authority, especially in states around the country where federal...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government

A national coalition of locally-elected, top prosecutors today announced the formation of the Project for the Fight Against Federal Overreach – an effort to hold federal officials accountable when they exceed their lawful authority, especially in states around the country where federal...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Pillars of Change Media (POC) officially launches as a purpose-driven content studio merging storytelling and social action. Founded by seasoned producer H.J. Taylor, POC develops multimedia projects—from podcasts to digital experiences—designed to inspire change and drive measurable...

01/28/2026   PR Web Government

Pillars of Change Media (POC) officially launches as a purpose-driven content studio merging storytelling and social action. Founded by seasoned producer H.J. Taylor, POC develops multimedia projects—from podcasts to digital experiences—designed to inspire change and drive measurable...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Leading physicians and medical researchers from across the U.S. urge RFK Jr. to modernize the USPSTF, calling for proactive, science-driven prevention, early disease detection, and innovative leadership to reduce preventable illness, premature death, health inequity, and unsustainable...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government

Leading physicians and medical researchers from across the U.S. urge RFK Jr. to modernize the USPSTF, calling for proactive, science-driven prevention, early disease detection, and innovative leadership to reduce preventable illness, premature death, health inequity, and unsustainable...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

With every booking in 2026, Eating Europe will contribute World Central Kitchen's work providing nourishing meals in humanitarian, climate, and community crises NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eating Europe, the food tour company known for connecting guests with local...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government

With every booking in 2026, Eating Europe will contribute World Central Kitchen's work providing nourishing meals in humanitarian, climate, and community crises NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Eating Europe, the food tour company known for connecting guests with local...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nationally Recognized Education Leaders Will Offer Schools Actionable Pathways to Address Absenteeism, Engagement, and Academic Performance SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harmony Academy at National University, a leading provider of curriculum, training, and family...

01/27/2026   PR Web Government

Nationally Recognized Education Leaders Will Offer Schools Actionable Pathways to Address Absenteeism, Engagement, and Academic Performance SAN DIEGO, Jan. 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Harmony Academy at National University, a leading provider of curriculum, training, and family...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Enforcement Proceedings For Unpaid Arbitration Award also Underway in the United States and Pakistan WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRG International today announced that on January 19, 2026, the Bermuda Supreme Court ordered the transfer of all shares held in the company...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government

Enforcement Proceedings For Unpaid Arbitration Award also Underway in the United States and Pakistan WASHINGTON, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TRG International today announced that on January 19, 2026, the Bermuda Supreme Court ordered the transfer of all shares held in the company...

01/26/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown names Marsha Chien to head the newly created Worker Rights Unit

Attorney General Nick Brown has named Marsha Chien, a leader with an extensive track record in civil rights and workers’ rights, to serve as the first Unit Chief of the newly created Worker Rights Unit in the Attorney General’s Office (AGO).

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01/26/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Judge rules USDOT illegally withheld funds for EV charging infrastructure

In a multi-state lawsuit co-led by Washington, California, and Colorado, a federal judge issued a final ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) illegally withheld about $1 billion in funding for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program from 20 states and the District of Columbia.

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01/26/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Neurologically based medical device offers new therapeutic approach for phantom limb pain CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Axolo Health, a surgeon-founded medical software company, today announced that its Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) platform has been...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government

Neurologically based medical device offers new therapeutic approach for phantom limb pain CHARLOTTE, N.C., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Axolo Health, a surgeon-founded medical software company, today announced that its Targeted Brain Rehabilitation (TBR) platform has been...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Spence-Chapin Named Nonprofit of the Game at Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Game and Hosts Exclusive Fundraising Event in the Hennessy Baseline Club BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children will be featured as the official...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government

Spence-Chapin Named Nonprofit of the Game at Brooklyn Nets vs Dallas Mavericks Game and Hosts Exclusive Fundraising Event in the Hennessy Baseline Club BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children will be featured as the official...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Empowering the Next Generation of Creatives, Leaders, and Visionaries LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) proudly announces the launch of the Support HBCU Futures campaign, a national campaign dedicated to empowering...

01/26/2026   PR Web Government

Empowering the Next Generation of Creatives, Leaders, and Visionaries LOS ANGELES, Jan. 26, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Entertainment Industry College Outreach Program (EICOP) proudly announces the launch of the Support HBCU Futures campaign, a national campaign dedicated to empowering...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

With Winter Storm Fern arriving, Renaissance Restoration notifies Memphis businesses and residents of 55°F safety standards to prevent inventory loss and pipe bursts. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Winter Storm Fern arrives in the Mid-South, Renaissance Restoration...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government

With Winter Storm Fern arriving, Renaissance Restoration notifies Memphis businesses and residents of 55°F safety standards to prevent inventory loss and pipe bursts. MEMPHIS, Tenn., Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- As Winter Storm Fern arrives in the Mid-South, Renaissance Restoration...

01/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown joins bipartisan group demanding xAI halt creation of nonconsensual sexual content

Attorney General Nick Brown joined a bipartisan group of 35 attorneys general today demanding that xAI, the company that owns both the X (Twitter) social media platform and the AI chatbot Grok, do more immediately to prevent its chatbot from generating nonconsensual intimate images and child sexual abuse material. 

In recent weeks, Grok has made this content publicly available at the click of a button, driving harassment and exploitation that deprives people of control over how their bodies and likenesses are portrayed. 

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01/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown joins amicus brief challenging militarized and illegal deployments in Minnesota

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in support of Minnesota’s lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s extraordinary campaign of lawlessness during its deployment of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Border Patrol to the Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and Saint Paul. 

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01/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Un nuevo acuerdo protege la información confidencial de los beneficiarios de SNAP en Washington

El procurador general del estado de Washington, Nick Brown, ha logrado un acuerdo con un proveedor estatal para proteger los datos privados y personales de más de 1 millón de residentes de Washington que reciben beneficios federales de asistencia alimentaria. 

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01/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus condemns recent actions and statements by the South Korean government that publicly label a specific religious group as a "social harm," "cult," and "heresy" prior to any completed investigation. The church argues these actions violate Article 20 of the...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government

The Shincheonji Church of Jesus condemns recent actions and statements by the South Korean government that publicly label a specific religious group as a "social harm," "cult," and "heresy" prior to any completed investigation. The church argues these actions violate Article 20 of the...

01/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Agreement protects Washington SNAP recipients’ confidential information

Un nuevo acuerdo protege la información confidencial de los beneficiarios de SNAP en Washington

Washington Attorney General Nick Brown has secured an agreement with a state vendor to protect the private, personal data of more than 1 million Washington residents who receive federal food assistance benefits. 

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01/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The collaboration brings together two purpose-driven organizations in a full-circle moment inspired by a young cancer warrior's journey. MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Love Your Melon (LYM) and Oliver Patch Project (OPP) are proud to announce a partnership grounded in...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government

The collaboration brings together two purpose-driven organizations in a full-circle moment inspired by a young cancer warrior's journey. MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Love Your Melon (LYM) and Oliver Patch Project (OPP) are proud to announce a partnership grounded in...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Red Wings Centennial LYM Beanie and supports kids battling cancer. DETROIT, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LYM (Love Your Melon) is proud to announce Love Your Melon Night taking place Jan. 27 at the Detroit Red Wings game at 7 p.m....

01/23/2026   PR Web Government

Special ticket package includes a limited-edition Red Wings Centennial LYM Beanie and supports kids battling cancer. DETROIT, Jan. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- LYM (Love Your Melon) is proud to announce Love Your Melon Night taking place Jan. 27 at the Detroit Red Wings game at 7 p.m....

01/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Children of America (COA) is raising serious concern over recent federal actions impacting childcare subsidy payments nationwide. While funding freezes have been publicly associated with specific states, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' activation of Defend the Spend for...

01/23/2026   PR Web Government

Children of America (COA) is raising serious concern over recent federal actions impacting childcare subsidy payments nationwide. While funding freezes have been publicly associated with specific states, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' activation of Defend the Spend for...

01/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Raisner Group purchases $1,000 of toys for underprivileged children in Bed Stuy. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Raisner Group, an integrated real estate operating and investment company headquartered in New York City and focused on the Borough of Brooklyn,...

01/22/2026   PR Web Government

The Raisner Group purchases $1,000 of toys for underprivileged children in Bed Stuy. BROOKLYN, N.Y., Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Raisner Group, an integrated real estate operating and investment company headquartered in New York City and focused on the Borough of Brooklyn,...

01/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

More than $14 million in grants have been awarded to local community partners since the Center for Disaster Philanthropy launched the Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund in January 2025. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for...

01/22/2026   PR Web Government

More than $14 million in grants have been awarded to local community partners since the Center for Disaster Philanthropy launched the Truist Foundation Western North Carolina Recovery and Resiliency Fund in January 2025. WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Center for...

01/21/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

VETS Provides Critical Testimony Supporting Nation's Fourth State Program for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, January 20, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law NJ A3852 (24R), creating the Psilocybin Behavioral Health...

01/21/2026   PR Web Government

VETS Provides Critical Testimony Supporting Nation's Fourth State Program for Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy TRENTON, N.J., Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On Tuesday, January 20, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed into law NJ A3852 (24R), creating the Psilocybin Behavioral Health...

01/16/2026   Washington Attorney General News
How the Attorney General’s Office used the rule of law to serve Washingtonians in 2025

The Attorney General’s Office released its 2025 Annual Report today, one year after Attorney General Nick Brown took office, to give the public a transparent look at the office’s work to protect Washingtonians and provide legal advice to the state in that time.

“This is a time of widespread mistrust in government,” said Brown. “I have made clear to all my staff across the state that we must strive to do our work in the most transparent way possible. We must endeavor to be the best public law firm in the country. We must show the people that the government works for them.”

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01/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington prevails in case protecting more than $1 billion in transportation grant funding as Trump administration drops appeal

Pending court approval, case will be fully and permanently resolved in Washington’s favor

The U.S. Department of Justice has dropped its appeal of a judgment permanently blocking the Trump administration’s threat to withhold billions of dollars in annual U.S. Department of Transportation grants from states that do not assist the federal government’s immigration enforcement.

By dropping its appeal, the Trump administration concedes the case, fully resolving it in favor of Washington and the 21 other states that sued the administration in May 2025.

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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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01/12/2026   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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01/06/2026   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.

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