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04/29/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown condemns SCOTUS attack on historic voting rights law

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court gutting the 1965 Voting Rights Act in today’s Louisiana v. Callais decision.

“Passed after generations of delay, denial, and indignity, the 1965 Voting Rights Act was justice for oppressed and brutalized Americans who kept faith in their country’s promise. Today, the Supreme Court has disregarded that sacrifice, dismissed the truth, and revoked the law’s promise to future generations.

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04/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

International virtual event brings together leading experts to share actionable guidance on fatigue, nutrition, resilience, career adaptations, and the latest spondyloarthritis insights. ENCINO, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)...

04/29/2026   PR Web Government

International virtual event brings together leading experts to share actionable guidance on fatigue, nutrition, resilience, career adaptations, and the latest spondyloarthritis insights. ENCINO, Calif., April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)...

04/29/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

More than 10,000 Native American allotment owners in Oklahoma may have been denied oil and gas income and interest payments because the federal government failed to protect their rights, according to a new federal class action lawsuit filed by mctlaw in the United States Court of Federal...

04/29/2026   PR Web Government

More than 10,000 Native American allotment owners in Oklahoma may have been denied oil and gas income and interest payments because the federal government failed to protect their rights, according to a new federal class action lawsuit filed by mctlaw in the United States Court of Federal...

04/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

A Six-Figure Settlement Secured by Attorney Deirdre DiBiaggio Resolves Claims of Negligence After a 93-Year-Old Resident Was Left Undiscovered for More Than Two Days FORT MYERS, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DiBiaggio Law has secured a confidential six-figure settlement on...

04/28/2026   PR Web Government

A Six-Figure Settlement Secured by Attorney Deirdre DiBiaggio Resolves Claims of Negligence After a 93-Year-Old Resident Was Left Undiscovered for More Than Two Days FORT MYERS, Fla., April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- DiBiaggio Law has secured a confidential six-figure settlement on...

04/28/2026   Washington Attorney General News
On Worker Memorial Day, AG Brown pays tribute to fallen workers

Today, the Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) will hold its Worker Memorial Day ceremony honoring 115 people who lost their lives on the job or from work-related injuries and illnesses.

The observance will be held at 2:00 p.m. in Tumwater and will also be streamed live

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04/28/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Governor Ferguson, Attorney General Brown seek court order to permit health inspections at Northwest ICE Processing Center

Health inspectors attempting to investigate thousands of complaints have been turned away 10 times 

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04/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The national non-profit that serves military communities will change leadership as it expands programs to deepen impact. SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation, a national non-profit which, for over a decade, has delivered elite military transition assistance...

04/28/2026   PR Web Government

The national non-profit that serves military communities will change leadership as it expands programs to deepen impact. SAN DIEGO, April 28, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Honor Foundation, a national non-profit which, for over a decade, has delivered elite military transition assistance...

04/28/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Junipr Public Relations will support Tree House to help elevate awareness of its mission, programs and community impact through earned media relations, thought leadership, campaign storytelling, with proactive narrative development designed to amplify the organization's expertise and...

04/28/2026   PR Web Government

Junipr Public Relations will support Tree House to help elevate awareness of its mission, programs and community impact through earned media relations, thought leadership, campaign storytelling, with proactive narrative development designed to amplify the organization's expertise and...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Founded in 2001, MobileFrame Created the No-Code Enterprise Mobile Application Development Platform Category — 14 Years Before Companies Now Credited as Pioneers. 8 U.S. Patents, a 2002 Trademark, and 25 Years of Continuous Leadership Prove the Record. LOS GATOS, Calif., April 27, 2026...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

Founded in 2001, MobileFrame Created the No-Code Enterprise Mobile Application Development Platform Category — 14 Years Before Companies Now Credited as Pioneers. 8 U.S. Patents, a 2002 Trademark, and 25 Years of Continuous Leadership Prove the Record. LOS GATOS, Calif., April 27, 2026...

04/27/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues Albertsons, Safeway, and Haggen for deceptive ‘buy one get one free’ deals

The corporate owner of Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores has overcharged Washington consumers in more than 3 million transactions over a five-year period through deceptive “buy one get one free” deals, Attorney General Nick Brown argues in a new consumer protection lawsuit filed today.

Boise-based Albertsons Companies, one of the largest grocery store chains in the country, owns and operates all Safeway, Albertsons, and Haggen grocery stores in Washington, totaling 225 retail grocery stores across the state.

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04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) in partnership with New America, released the second edition of its definitive policy brief, "Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy. BROOKLYN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Educating All Learners...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

The Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) in partnership with New America, released the second edition of its definitive policy brief, "Prioritizing Students with Disabilities in AI Policy. BROOKLYN, N.Y. and WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Educating All Learners...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) will convene its annual conference May 4 to May 7 in Reno, Nevada, bringing together leaders from across the country under a unifying theme, "Visionaries." RENO, Nev., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National VOAD...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

CenterLight Healthcare PACE has been named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Achievement in Small-Budget Marketing category in the 24th Annual American Business Awards®. The recognition highlight's the organization's impactful marketing efforts supporting its Program of All-Inclusive...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Veteran leader to drive 40-year mission of advocacy and community support TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is pleased to announce the...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

For many people living with spondyloarthritis, even getting out of bed can be a challenge. But on May 3, thousands will take steps—literally and figuratively—as part of Walk Your AS Off Day. ENCINO, Calif., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) will convene its annual conference May 4 to May 7 in Reno, Nevada, bringing together leaders from across the country under a unifying theme, "Visionaries." RENO, Nev., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- National VOAD...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

CenterLight Healthcare PACE has been named a Bronze Stevie® Award winner in the Achievement in Small-Budget Marketing category in the 24th Annual American Business Awards®. The recognition highlight's the organization's impactful marketing efforts supporting its Program of All-Inclusive...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

Veteran leader to drive 40-year mission of advocacy and community support TARPON SPRINGS, Fla., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Narcolepsy Network, a national non-profit organization for people living with narcolepsy and idiopathic hypersomnia (IH), is pleased to announce the...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

For many people living with spondyloarthritis, even getting out of bed can be a challenge. But on May 3, thousands will take steps—literally and figuratively—as part of Walk Your AS Off Day. ENCINO, Calif., April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Spondylitis Association of America (SAA)...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The patent, which has a priority date of November 2015, covers Fama's core method, system, and machine learning architecture used for searching, analyzing, and classifying online activity. LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fama Technologies, Inc., the pioneer and market...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

The patent, which has a priority date of November 2015, covers Fama's core method, system, and machine learning architecture used for searching, analyzing, and classifying online activity. LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Fama Technologies, Inc., the pioneer and market...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Join the global pulmonary hypertension community this May to raise awareness and highlight the vital role of clinical trials in advancing care. WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pulmonary Hypertension Association will join more than 80 organizations worldwide on...

04/27/2026   PR Web Government

Join the global pulmonary hypertension community this May to raise awareness and highlight the vital role of clinical trials in advancing care. WASHINGTON, April 27, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pulmonary Hypertension Association will join more than 80 organizations worldwide on...

04/25/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

APIA Scholars is pleased to renew Dr. Noël S. Harmon as President and Executive Director, a role she has held since 2018. Under her leadership, the organization has sharpened its focus on students in need, expanded college-to-career initiatives, and advanced education for students of all...

04/25/2026   PR Web Government

APIA Scholars is pleased to renew Dr. Noël S. Harmon as President and Executive Director, a role she has held since 2018. Under her leadership, the organization has sharpened its focus on students in need, expanded college-to-career initiatives, and advanced education for students of all...

04/24/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is excited to announce the next stop in its annual Miles for Melanoma 5K series, uniting melanoma patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters across the New England community. This year we will be hosting our annual New England event on Saturday,...

04/24/2026   PR Web Government

The Melanoma Research Foundation (MRF) is excited to announce the next stop in its annual Miles for Melanoma 5K series, uniting melanoma patients, survivors, caregivers and supporters across the New England community. This year we will be hosting our annual New England event on Saturday,...

04/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice (YMPJ) brought together funders, partners, and business leaders at Inspiration Point in the Bronx for a dynamic Fast Pitch event highlighting plans for activation of its new Soundview Economic Hub -- a community-driven initiative designed to expand...

04/23/2026   PR Web Government

Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice (YMPJ) brought together funders, partners, and business leaders at Inspiration Point in the Bronx for a dynamic Fast Pitch event highlighting plans for activation of its new Soundview Economic Hub -- a community-driven initiative designed to expand...

04/23/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown urges Washingtonians to dispose of unused medications on National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

(Updated April 23, 2026, to add a link to information from the state Department of Health on year-round drug disposal sites.)

Attorney General Nick Brown encourages Washingtonians statewide to dispose of old prescription medications safely and anonymously this Saturday, April 25, as part of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s (DEA) National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. 

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04/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New coalition invites Americans to "crowd cancel" ICE detention facilities before they open. Save America Movement (SAM), DEFIANCE.org, and Project Saltbox today announced the launch of GTFOICE.org (Get The Facilities Out, ICE), a nationwide rapid-response network designed to mobilize...

04/23/2026   PR Web Government

New coalition invites Americans to "crowd cancel" ICE detention facilities before they open. Save America Movement (SAM), DEFIANCE.org, and Project Saltbox today announced the launch of GTFOICE.org (Get The Facilities Out, ICE), a nationwide rapid-response network designed to mobilize...

04/23/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

"One Goal: Healing for All Children" Will Include a Gala and Auction with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres to Benefit The New York Center for Children. NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 27th, The New York Center for Children (NYCC) will host its Annual Spring Benefit...

04/23/2026   PR Web Government

"One Goal: Healing for All Children" Will Include a Gala and Auction with Cocktails and Hors D'Oeuvres to Benefit The New York Center for Children. NEW YORK, April 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- On April 27th, The New York Center for Children (NYCC) will host its Annual Spring Benefit...

04/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

New ATRI research initiative will examine the relationship between DOT medical card status and operational impacts, reinforcing the industry importance of truck driver health. CARMEL, Ind., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project 61, the nonprofit movement dedicated to improving the...

04/22/2026   PR Web Government

New ATRI research initiative will examine the relationship between DOT medical card status and operational impacts, reinforcing the industry importance of truck driver health. CARMEL, Ind., April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Project 61, the nonprofit movement dedicated to improving the...

04/22/2026   PR Web Government - Legislative

The first of its kind partnership allows independent artists to donate a portion of streaming revenue to fund global nature protection and restoration efforts and was unveiled on a panel earlier today at the International Music Summit in Ibiza BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 22, 2026...

04/22/2026   PR Web Government

The first of its kind partnership allows independent artists to donate a portion of streaming revenue to fund global nature protection and restoration efforts and was unveiled on a panel earlier today at the International Music Summit in Ibiza BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 22, 2026...

04/20/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Court issues opinion and judgment in AG Brown case protecting youth gender-affirming care

AG Brown, along with the Attorneys General of Oregon and New York, led a coalition of 22 states that secured a federal court order Saturday permanently blocking an unlawful attempt by the Trump administration to threaten healthcare providers for treating youth with gender dysphoria. 

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04/15/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown, bipartisan coalition win landmark verdict against Live Nation

Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 32 other states and the District of Columbia have won a landmark verdict in an antitrust case against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry, driving up prices for consumers and harming performers and venues. 

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04/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
As affordability challenges persist, AG Brown urges FTC rulemaking on unfair and deceptive rental housing fees

Washington AG Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 27 state attorneys general today are asking the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to move forward with a proposed rulemaking on hidden and deceptive rental housing fee practices.

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04/13/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Renton Collections to provide Washingtonians $1.5 million in medical debt relief to settle AGO suit

The debt collection agency Renton Collections Inc. will provide $1.5 million in debt relief to settle a lawsuit by the Attorney General’s Office over the company’s failure to disclose to about 400,000 Washingtonians their right to request crucial information about their medical debt. 
 

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04/08/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown continues to combat illegal tire-dumping harming salmon populations

Two individuals were scheduled for arraignment Wednesday in Thurston County District Court after the Washington State Attorney General’s Office charged them with allegedly dumping more than a thousand tires in Capitol State Forest.

Tires contain a chemical that can be lethal to salmon, making tire-dumping a unique threat to Washington’s natural resources. This criminal case is the latest in a series of efforts from the AG’s office to combat illegal tire dumping in Washington state. 

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04/07/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown opposes Northwest Natural Gas Company’s steep rate hikes

On Friday, the Washington State Attorney General’s Office challenged Northwest Natural Gas Company’s (NW Natural) proposed rate increases and urged the Utilities & Transportation Commission (UTC) to reject a settlement agreement that would allow steep rate increases to go forward. NW Natural is a private, for-profit utility company which the state has licensed to operate as a monopoly in southwest Washington. 

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04/06/2026   Washington Attorney General News
CONSUMER ALERT: Investment scams proliferate on Meta platforms

Attorney General Nick Brown today issued an investor alert to warn Washingtonians about the prevalence of fraudulent investment schemes proliferating across Meta platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. 

Scammers are increasingly using deceptive advertisements and “deepfake” technology to lure investors into high-stakes scams to defraud them of their savings. These scams include “pump and dump” scams, confidence scams, and fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes that take advantage of victims to extract as much money from them as possible.

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04/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown successfully protects state energy funding as federal government drops appeal

Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) rescinded its unlawful policy capping reimbursement for state energy programs, which would have forced the state to scale back or delay high-impact community programs. On Thursday, DOE agreed to dismiss its appeal, preserving the states’ victory in federal court and bringing the case to a close. 

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04/03/2026   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues to block executive order that undermines voting rights

Attorney General Nick Brown today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general and one governor in challenging the President’s unlawful executive order restricting voter eligibility and mail-in voting.
 

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04/02/2026   Washington Attorney General News
Washington wins appeals court ruling against HUD over housing assistance programs

In a decisive win for Washington and other states, a federal appeals court rejected the federal government’s request to impose harmful restrictions on grant funding that allows tens of thousands of formerly homeless people across the country to remain in stable housing.

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