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09/17/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA, FTC reach $225M settlement with Amway for unfair and deceptive business practices

Amway Corp., one of the country’s largest multi-level marketing (MLM) companies, and two of its affiliates will pay $225 million to resolve allegations by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the state of Washington that the companies use unfair and deceptive tactics to recruit members to Amway’s direct selling and MLM program.

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09/17/2026   Washington Attorney General News
WA consumers get financial relief through auto lender settlement

Hundreds of Washington consumers will receive restitution through a $694 million multistate settlement with the subprime auto lender Credit Acceptance Corporation (CAC). The company will provide cash and debt relief to consumers nationwide to resolve allegations the company steered them into risky loans they would have difficulty repaying.
 

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09/17/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown co-leads coalition opposing attempt to gut U.S. Department of Agriculture

Attorney General Nick Brown co-led a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief Wednesday in support of a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)’s thinly veiled attempt to drive large numbers of employees to resign by forcing them to move across the country. USDA’s “reorganization” would not benefit the agency or the states. Instead, it would harm Washington and other states who partner with USDA on essential programs to prevent wildfires, protect food safety and security, and administer food assistance to our most vulnerable residents.

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09/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Reimagined website www.ORIresults.com reflects ORI's evolution into a modern consultative reseller connecting federal agencies with technology innovation—delivering an expanded resource hub and enhanced customer and partner experience. HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

09/17/2026   PR Web Government

Reimagined website www.ORIresults.com reflects ORI's evolution into a modern consultative reseller connecting federal agencies with technology innovation—delivering an expanded resource hub and enhanced customer and partner experience. HERNDON, Va., Sept. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

09/17/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Addressing untreated addiction and PTSD as primary drivers of warrior suicide, Warriors Heart is challenging traditional crisis response models during Suicide Awareness Month. The nation's premier warrior-focused treatment center is making its subject matter experts available to media and...

09/17/2026   PR Web Government

Addressing untreated addiction and PTSD as primary drivers of warrior suicide, Warriors Heart is challenging traditional crisis response models during Suicide Awareness Month. The nation's premier warrior-focused treatment center is making its subject matter experts available to media and...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Landmark gift covers gala costs McMullan/O'Connor Fund Returns for Second Year as Landmark Partner for Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala at the Field Museum Award-Winning Filmmaker Patrick O'Connor and Acclaimed Author Margaret McMullan Renew $10,000 Sponsorship, Fully Clearing...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government

Landmark gift covers gala costs McMullan/O'Connor Fund Returns for Second Year as Landmark Partner for Letters To Santa: The Holiday Gala at the Field Museum Award-Winning Filmmaker Patrick O'Connor and Acclaimed Author Margaret McMullan Renew $10,000 Sponsorship, Fully Clearing...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

CGI employees live their mission to "Feed the World" by donating 2,200 pounds of food and preparing approximately 7,000 meals for those relying on food assistance. PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbia Grain International (CGI), a leader in the origination,...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government

CGI employees live their mission to "Feed the World" by donating 2,200 pounds of food and preparing approximately 7,000 meals for those relying on food assistance. PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Columbia Grain International (CGI), a leader in the origination,...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Attorney Lanny J. Davis retained to lead public-information effort promoting accurate analysis of offshore-trust case law and lawful family asset planning MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blake Harris Law and Verdon Law Group, legal experts in the area of international trust...

09/16/2026   PR Web Government

Attorney Lanny J. Davis retained to lead public-information effort promoting accurate analysis of offshore-trust case law and lawful family asset planning MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Blake Harris Law and Verdon Law Group, legal experts in the area of international trust...

09/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Rosica Communications was named a 2026 Zenith Awards finalist for its national earned media program for Britebound. FAIR LAWN, N.J. and BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications has been named a finalist in the Media Relations category of Ragan's 2026...

09/15/2026   PR Web Government

Rosica Communications was named a 2026 Zenith Awards finalist for its national earned media program for Britebound. FAIR LAWN, N.J. and BURLINGTON, Vt., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Rosica Communications has been named a finalist in the Media Relations category of Ragan's 2026...

09/15/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Hoquiam flood protection project to receive nearly $35 million in FEMA funds following legal wins by the AGO

The city of Hoquiam will receive nearly $35 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to advance construction of a long-needed levee system following a series of legal wins by the Attorney General’s Office (AGO). 

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09/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

National Law Enforcement Leaders To Share Community Safety Strategies with Arizona Audience in Washington, D.C. PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation has announced its National Leadership & Public Safety Forum, an exclusive event set for Saturday, September...

09/15/2026   PR Web Government

National Law Enforcement Leaders To Share Community Safety Strategies with Arizona Audience in Washington, D.C. PHOENIX, Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The HeroZona Foundation has announced its National Leadership & Public Safety Forum, an exclusive event set for Saturday, September...

09/15/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Structural wind mitigation, rather than seasonal timing alone, protects Sarasota commercial roofs from severe weather, according to SB Pro Roofing, a commercial roofing contractor serving the region since 2006. SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial property...

09/15/2026   PR Web Government

Structural wind mitigation, rather than seasonal timing alone, protects Sarasota commercial roofs from severe weather, according to SB Pro Roofing, a commercial roofing contractor serving the region since 2006. SARASOTA, Fla., Sept. 15, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Commercial property...

09/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown statement on SCOTUS order blocking USPS’s unlawful attack on vote-by-mail

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement in response to today’s U.S. Supreme Court denying the federal government’s stay application, leaving a preliminary injunction in place. The injunction blocks the U.S. Postal Service (USPS)’s rule that would have disrupted the states’ vote-by-mail programs and put voters’ rights at risk ahead of the November 3 midterm elections:

“Today’s ruling is a huge win for orderly elections this November.

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09/14/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues to block new public charge rule from U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Attorney General Nick Brown today joined 21 other states and the District of Columbia in suing to halt the new public charge rule from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which would allow immigration officials to punish immigrants for lawful use of public benefits.
 

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09/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Veteran life sciences dealmaker and longtime BLOC contributor to lead the organization's next phase of growth SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BLOC (Biopharma Leaders of Color), a professional network of individuals across the biopharma, life sciences, and...

09/14/2026   PR Web Government

Veteran life sciences dealmaker and longtime BLOC contributor to lead the organization's next phase of growth SAN FRANCISCO and BOSTON, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- BLOC (Biopharma Leaders of Color), a professional network of individuals across the biopharma, life sciences, and...

09/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

As commercial security costs climb across New York City, businesses are increasingly pairing on-site security guard services with virtual guard technology for round-the-clock coverage without adding full-time staff. NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Businesses weighing...

09/14/2026   PR Web Government

As commercial security costs climb across New York City, businesses are increasingly pairing on-site security guard services with virtual guard technology for round-the-clock coverage without adding full-time staff. NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Businesses weighing...

09/14/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Follows nationwide imaging center adoption of its knee illustration format, with a broader rollout across nerve, spine, and shoulder reporting. New categories include dermatome illustrations, anterolisthesis/retrolisthesis illustrations, a revamped DTI illustration set, and shoulder...

09/14/2026   PR Web Government

Follows nationwide imaging center adoption of its knee illustration format, with a broader rollout across nerve, spine, and shoulder reporting. New categories include dermatome illustrations, anterolisthesis/retrolisthesis illustrations, a revamped DTI illustration set, and shoulder...

09/13/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

As regulators expand the use of human-relevant testing approaches, companies face a more complex question: which methods are fit for purpose and capable of supporting defensible regulatory and risk-management decisions? CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In June 2026, the U.S....

09/13/2026   PR Web Government

As regulators expand the use of human-relevant testing approaches, companies face a more complex question: which methods are fit for purpose and capable of supporting defensible regulatory and risk-management decisions? CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In June 2026, the U.S....

09/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A production of Emmy Award-winning Docufilms, the new podcast shares inspiring stories and candid conversations with people, organizations, and companies making a positive impact in their communities. SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doing Good, a new podcast exploring...

09/12/2026   PR Web Government

A production of Emmy Award-winning Docufilms, the new podcast shares inspiring stories and candid conversations with people, organizations, and companies making a positive impact in their communities. SANTA FE, N.M., Sept. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Doing Good, a new podcast exploring...

09/12/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Wanderlust Campus® has announced a major industry give-back initiative pledging up to $1 million in scholarships toward its Certified Travel Professional® certification program. Supported by leading travel organizations and partners, the initiative aims to expand access to comprehensive,...

09/12/2026   PR Web Government

Wanderlust Campus® has announced a major industry give-back initiative pledging up to $1 million in scholarships toward its Certified Travel Professional® certification program. Supported by leading travel organizations and partners, the initiative aims to expand access to comprehensive,...

09/11/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The grant will directly support the construction of a two-story, 40,000 square foot health center in the historic Grant Park neighborhood. PHOENIX, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wesley Community & Health Centers (Wesley CHC) today announced it has received a $500,000 grant from The...

09/11/2026   PR Web Government

The grant will directly support the construction of a two-story, 40,000 square foot health center in the historic Grant Park neighborhood. PHOENIX, Sept. 11, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Wesley Community & Health Centers (Wesley CHC) today announced it has received a $500,000 grant from The...

09/11/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Nassimi, a leader in sustainably designed upholstery materials, sponsored a One Tree Planted Day of Service at Battery Park on September 9 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Partners and Nassimi employees joined in tree planting, park revitalization, and remembrance, supporting...

09/11/2026   PR Web Government

Nassimi, a leader in sustainably designed upholstery materials, sponsored a One Tree Planted Day of Service at Battery Park on September 9 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Partners and Nassimi employees joined in tree planting, park revitalization, and remembrance, supporting...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A federal jury in the District of Arizona returned a unanimous verdict awarding plaintiff Kimberly Divelbliss compensatory damages in the amount of $40 million for her injuries from her Bard implanted port catheter. This was the second bellwether trial and first verdict for the plaintiff...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government

A federal jury in the District of Arizona returned a unanimous verdict awarding plaintiff Kimberly Divelbliss compensatory damages in the amount of $40 million for her injuries from her Bard implanted port catheter. This was the second bellwether trial and first verdict for the plaintiff...

09/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown, coalition block federal cuts to AmeriCorps’ community service programs

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of two dozen states

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09/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

First-of-its-kind authorization positions Legata to address a significant gap in access to estate planning legal services for Washington families SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legata, Inc. announced today that it is the first company authorized by the Washington...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government

First-of-its-kind authorization positions Legata to address a significant gap in access to estate planning legal services for Washington families SEATTLE, Wash., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Legata, Inc. announced today that it is the first company authorized by the Washington...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

During Balance Awareness Week, Morrill and the Vestibular Disorders Association are urging patients and medical professionals to recognize the impact of vestibular disorders and improve care for people living with dizziness and imbalance. PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government

During Balance Awareness Week, Morrill and the Vestibular Disorders Association are urging patients and medical professionals to recognize the impact of vestibular disorders and improve care for people living with dizziness and imbalance. PORTLAND, Ore., Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Charter College Plans Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise at Anchorage Campus ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter College will host a planned Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness training on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at its Anchorage campus. This...

09/10/2026   PR Web Government

Charter College Plans Emergency Preparedness Training Exercise at Anchorage Campus ANCHORAGE, Alaska, Sept. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Charter College will host a planned Mass Casualty Emergency Preparedness training on Saturday, September 19, 2026, at its Anchorage campus. This...

09/10/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Company to pay more than $520K over allegations of deceptive solicitations to small businesses in Washington

Registrar Agency LLC will pay more than $520,000 in a settlement to resolve allegations the company sent more than 190,000 solicitations to Washington businesses that deceptively appeared to be bills from a government agency.
 

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09/09/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington victorious over HUD’s attack on fair housing protections

Washington and other states have secured relief from unlawful conditions the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) attempted to place on funds state and local agencies use to enforce fair housing laws.  
 
The legal win protects federal funding for Washington under the Fair Housing Assistance Program (FHAP) to support efforts to protect residents from housing discrimination. In recent years, FHAP funds to the state have ranged from approximately $180,000 to $365,000 annually.
 

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09/09/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington challenges gutting of federal Endangered Species Act protections

Attorney General Nick Brown today is co-leading a coalition of 21 attorneys general in two lawsuits to maintain protections for endangered and threatened species under threat by the federal administration. 

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09/04/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown, coalition secure new court order blocking illegal USPS attack on mail-in voting

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 25 states have secured a preliminar

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09/04/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AGO Labor Day Report emphasizes building stronger protections for Washington workers

The last year has seen progress to safeguard worker rights in Washington, but there’s more to do, according to the Attorney General’s Office’s 2026 Labor Day Report, released today.

Highlights of the AGO’s work this past year include:

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09/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Office of the Secretary of State and Attorney General’s Office release guide on state and federal election authorities

The Office of the Secretary of State (OSOS) and the Attorney General’s Office (AGO) have released a new guide for county election officials which outlines state and federal roles in election administration. As the federal government continues to push falsehoods about the security of elections systems, the guide is intended to support county election officials with any potential interactions with federal officials in the lead up to the Nov. 3 General Election. 

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09/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s office urges UTC to reject PacifiCorp sale, details potential costs to Washington customers

The Attorney General’s Office filed testimony on Tuesday with the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission (UTC), urging it to reject Pacific Power and Light Company (PacifiCorp)’s proposed sale of its Washington service area to Portland General Electric. The sale would increase costs and could deprive Washington customers of access to one of the state’s significant sources of clean energy, the Lewis River Hydroelectric Facility. Under Washington law, the UTC can only approve acquisitions of utility companies if they provide a net benefit to the public. 

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09/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington joins coalition challenging federal attack on gender-affirming healthcare for youth

The federal administration is unlawfully attempting to block states from using federal Medicaid funds for gender-affirming care for low-income minors and some young adults, according to allegations in a new lawsuit filed by Washington, 20 other states, and the District of Columbia today.

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