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08/14/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Universal Life Church re-affirmed its support for its ministers to officiate legal weddings - including same-sex weddings - across the country after a new development in its case against Virginia officials. SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Universal Life Church (ULC)...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government

The Universal Life Church re-affirmed its support for its ministers to officiate legal weddings - including same-sex weddings - across the country after a new development in its case against Virginia officials. SEATTLE, Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Universal Life Church (ULC)...

08/14/2025   Washington Attorney General News
CONSUMER ALERT: Attorney General’s Office issues “Know Your Rights” flyers in 12 languages about Washington’s law limiting rent increases

SEATTLE – With a new state law limiting rent increases now in effect, the Attorney General’s Office is informing tenants of their rights and how to file a complaint if they receive an unlawful rent hike.

The “Know Your Rights” flyer is available in Arabic, Chinese – Simplified, Chinese – Traditional, Dari, English, Korean, Marshallese, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese. The flyer also includes information about certain exceptions to the law.

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08/14/2025   Washington Attorney General News
ALERTA AL CONSUMIDOR: Attorney General’s Office emite folletos de "Conozca sus derechos" en 12 idiomas sobre la ley recientemente aprobada en Washington que limita los aumentos del alquiler

SEATTLE – La Attorney General’s Office (Oficina del Procurador General) informa a los inquilinos sobre sus derechos según una ley estatal reciente que limita los aumentos de alquiler y comparte cómo presentar una queja si reciben un aumento de alquiler ilegal.

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08/14/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Parkview Legacy Foundation Impact Grants Program to support nonprofits working to create meaningful, measurable improvements in the lives of people throughout the Riverside regions. RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parkview Legacy Foundation Launches Impact Grants...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government

Parkview Legacy Foundation Impact Grants Program to support nonprofits working to create meaningful, measurable improvements in the lives of people throughout the Riverside regions. RIVERSIDE, Calif., Aug. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parkview Legacy Foundation Launches Impact Grants...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Spinal Simplicity's IntraLink technology, an injectable treatment for symptomatic disc degeneration, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation—fast-tracking review and potentially enabling earlier intervention for patients. Early clinical trials showed significant, sustained pain...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government

Spinal Simplicity's IntraLink technology, an injectable treatment for symptomatic disc degeneration, has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation—fast-tracking review and potentially enabling earlier intervention for patients. Early clinical trials showed significant, sustained pain...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The America Party has its first congressional candidate. Bobby Dodge is running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, aiming to become the first member of Congress from Elon Musk's new party and pledging to represent the "middle 80%" of Americans with fiscal...

08/14/2025   PR Web Government

The America Party has its first congressional candidate. Bobby Dodge is running in Tennessee's 7th Congressional District special election, aiming to become the first member of Congress from Elon Musk's new party and pledging to represent the "middle 80%" of Americans with fiscal...

08/13/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge blocks sharing of WA Medicaid data for immigration enforcement

SEATTLE – A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to block the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using Medicaid data obtained from Washington and 19 other plaintiff states for immigration enforcement purposes.
 
The judge also barred the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from sharing Medicaid data with DHS, saying that Washington and the multistate coalition were likely to succeed on their claim that the action violated the Administrative Procedure Act’s prohibition on arbitrary and capricious agency action.

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08/13/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

APIA Scholars is proud to announce we have finalized selections for our 2025–2026 Scholarships cohort, selected from a record-breaking number of applicants and through a newly redesigned application process. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is proud to...

08/13/2025   PR Web Government

APIA Scholars is proud to announce we have finalized selections for our 2025–2026 Scholarships cohort, selected from a record-breaking number of applicants and through a newly redesigned application process. WASHINGTON, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- APIA Scholars is proud to...

08/13/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Green Seal announced the formation of its inaugural Standards Steering Committee, comprising industry leaders and subject matter experts charged with overseeing a sweeping transformation of Green Seal's standards framework into a set of market-led health and environmental criteria poised...

08/13/2025   PR Web Government

Green Seal announced the formation of its inaugural Standards Steering Committee, comprising industry leaders and subject matter experts charged with overseeing a sweeping transformation of Green Seal's standards framework into a set of market-led health and environmental criteria poised...

08/13/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Black-tie gala returns November 15, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado—uniting changemakers, honoring documentary filmmakers, and raising critical funds for life-changing therapies for veterans Gala Celebrates Netflix Documentary In Waves and War - Premiering on November 3, 2025 CORONADO,...

08/13/2025   PR Web Government

Black-tie gala returns November 15, 2025, at the Hotel del Coronado—uniting changemakers, honoring documentary filmmakers, and raising critical funds for life-changing therapies for veterans Gala Celebrates Netflix Documentary In Waves and War - Premiering on November 3, 2025 CORONADO,...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government

A community-supported video security initiative has transformed public safety in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The citizen-led collaboration demonstrates how open platform video technology can help revitalize struggling urban areas. COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

New Prevent Blindness "Diabetes + the Eyes" Advisory Committee to address diabetes, the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to preventing blindness...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government

New Prevent Blindness "Diabetes + the Eyes" Advisory Committee to address diabetes, the leading cause of blindness in working-age adults. CHICAGO, Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Prevent Blindness, the nation's leading patient advocacy organization dedicated to preventing blindness...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Palm Beach County, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local veterans and their families received a significant boost with the presentation of a check for nearly $24,000—funds raised to benefit military families through United Way of Palm Beach County's MISSION UNITED. The check,...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government

Palm Beach County, Fla., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local veterans and their families received a significant boost with the presentation of a check for nearly $24,000—funds raised to benefit military families through United Way of Palm Beach County's MISSION UNITED. The check,...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TruckPro, LLC ("TruckPro"), one of the nation's largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is proud to announce another year of significant charitable contributions...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government

MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- TruckPro, LLC ("TruckPro"), one of the nation's largest independent distributors of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, headquartered in Memphis, Tennessee, is proud to announce another year of significant charitable contributions...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

"Propane is an ideal fuel for emergency preparedness," says Steve Dodson of Wildhorse Propane & Appliances. In emergencies, safety comes first—then staying warm, fed, and connected. PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Propane is an ideal fuel for emergency...

08/12/2025   PR Web Government

"Propane is an ideal fuel for emergency preparedness," says Steve Dodson of Wildhorse Propane & Appliances. In emergencies, safety comes first—then staying warm, fed, and connected. PASO ROBLES, Calif., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Propane is an ideal fuel for emergency...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The Steven Schroeder Award recognizes a hospital and/or health system CEO who is demonstrating courageous and ethical leadership addressing the twin issues of affordability and quality of health care in their community. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costs of Care,...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government

The Steven Schroeder Award recognizes a hospital and/or health system CEO who is demonstrating courageous and ethical leadership addressing the twin issues of affordability and quality of health care in their community. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Costs of Care,...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

A powerful partnership at a Florida school is easing the transition to middle school for students at risk of getting lost in the process. Find out how a collaboration between a middle school principal and United Way of Palm Beach County may be a viable option for middle schools nationwide....

08/11/2025   PR Web Government

A powerful partnership at a Florida school is easing the transition to middle school for students at risk of getting lost in the process. Find out how a collaboration between a middle school principal and United Way of Palm Beach County may be a viable option for middle schools nationwide....

08/11/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

BOERNE, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant show of support for their new community, the Pohanka Automotive Group and Honda of Boerne have announced the establishment of the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. In response to the recent devastating floods that have...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government

BOERNE, Texas, Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a significant show of support for their new community, the Pohanka Automotive Group and Honda of Boerne have announced the establishment of the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund. In response to the recent devastating floods that have...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Teenagers around the world are invited to explore the cornerstone of justice through a free writing competition launched by Write the World and the Supreme Court Historical Society. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Write the World and The Supreme Court Historical...

08/11/2025   PR Web Government

Teenagers around the world are invited to explore the cornerstone of justice through a free writing competition launched by Write the World and the Supreme Court Historical Society. CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Write the World and The Supreme Court Historical...

08/08/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues Trump administration for withholding climate funding

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for illegally withholding more than $9 million in congressionally authorized funds to help protect Washington state from the impacts of climate change.

Our changing climate has increased the frequency and severity of life-threatening hazards in Washington such as heatwaves, wildfires, drought, and flooding, and caused slower moving but devastating changes such as sea level rise, ocean acidification, and loss of mountain snowpack.

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08/08/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

My Sister's Place (MSP), a leading nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence in Washington, DC, announced today that Executive Director Mercedes Lemp will step down from her role, effective September 5, after more than seven years of dedicated service. WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2025...

08/08/2025   PR Web Government

My Sister's Place (MSP), a leading nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence in Washington, DC, announced today that Executive Director Mercedes Lemp will step down from her role, effective September 5, after more than seven years of dedicated service. WASHINGTON, Aug. 8, 2025...

08/08/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Free, trauma-informed youth hotline releases report on its first year

SEATTLE – In the first year since launching, 161 youth (aged 0-25) and concerned individuals in 20 counties across Washington contacted HearMeWA – the free, trauma-informed youth hotline. HearMeWA is a text and phone hotline available 24 hours a day in multiple languages and that fully complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act’s visual and hearing guidelines.

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08/07/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Dr. Vivek Murthy to Speak In Person on Loneliness, Human Connection, and Mental Health at Wellness Together Conference SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will speak at the upcoming Wellness Together Conference, joining thousands...

08/07/2025   PR Web Government

Dr. Vivek Murthy to Speak In Person on Loneliness, Human Connection, and Mental Health at Wellness Together Conference SAN DIEGO, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- 19th & 21st U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy will speak at the upcoming Wellness Together Conference, joining thousands...

08/07/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown secures an agreement from a Fife-based property management company to pay thousands in refunds and interest to 22 service members

SEATTLE – As part of an ongoing effort to protect military members’ legal rights to fair housing, Attorney General Nick Brown announced that Olympic Management Company has agreed to pay more than $46,000 in refunds and interest to 22 service members who were unfairly charged fees when they terminated their leases early due to deployment or other military orders.

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08/07/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Experienced leader to amplify the voice of the Parkinson's community through strategic advocacy and public policy initiatives NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), a leading nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping everyone...

08/07/2025   PR Web Government

Experienced leader to amplify the voice of the Parkinson's community through strategic advocacy and public policy initiatives NEW YORK, Aug. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), a leading nationwide nonprofit dedicated to helping everyone...

08/06/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown begins enforcing Washington’s new housing law, yielding refunds for impacted Washingtonians

SEATTLE – In the first enforcement action under Washington’s new rent stabilization law, Attorney General Nick Brown announced today that his office has entered into eight resolutions with landlords across the state concerning their obligations under the law.

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08/06/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

On July 30, 2025, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Jury found a County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputy negligent for the December 11, 2020 death of Karen Land. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alex Galindo and Maximiliano Galindo, trial lawyers announce today...

08/06/2025   PR Web Government

On July 30, 2025, a Los Angeles County Superior Court Jury found a County of Los Angeles Sheriff's Department deputy negligent for the December 11, 2020 death of Karen Land. LOS ANGELES, Aug. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Alex Galindo and Maximiliano Galindo, trial lawyers announce today...

08/05/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Judge grants injunction against Trump’s cuts to disaster funding

SEATTLE – A federal judge today barred the Trump administration from spending disaster mitigation funds tied to a program the president illegally shut down as the court considers a lawsuit brought by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown and 19 other states.

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08/05/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s Office provides community investment funds to southwest WA

SEATTLE – AG Nick Brown today announced his office would provide $200,000 to a Vancouver area nonprofit that supports local community investment work following a judgment last year against a different area charity that mismanaged funds meant for similar work.

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07/29/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Attorney General Nick Brown releases statement on EPA’s move to gut climate regulations

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown released the following statement today on the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) move to gut climate regulations:

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07/29/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown sues Trump administration for blocking Planned Parenthood from receiving Medicaid funding

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 24 states in suing the Trump Administration over a provision in recent Congressional budget legislation that unlawfully targets Planned Parenthood.

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07/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Attorney General Brown joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration’s illegal demands that states hand over sensitive personal data of SNAP recipients

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today, as part of a coalition of 21 states, filed a lawsuit challenging 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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07/28/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Sign-on period for cities, counties to join recent opioid settlements has begun

SEATTLE — The Attorney General’s Office started today a sign-on process for city and county governments across Washington to join recent opioid settlements of up to $122.2 million with Purdue Pharma and eight generic opioid manufacturers.

“Companies made millions while our communities were harmed because of the opioid epidemic,” Attorney General Nick Brown said. “All eligible cities and counties should sign onto these settlements. These funds can help save lives and support community projects across the state.”

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07/25/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Attorney General Brown releases statement on agreement to temporarily pause federal restrictions on public benefit programs

SEATTLE — Washington Attorney General Brown today released the following statement after the federal government agreed to temporarily pause implementation of harmful new restrictions on access to public benefit programs:
 
"I’m glad there is a temporary pause in enforcement of this harmful policy, which has caused confusion and chaos for Washington’s safety net programs. But relief through September 3 is not enough. All Washingtonians should be able to access critical services without fear.”
 

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07/25/2025   Washington Attorney General News
El procurador general Brown presentó una demanda contra Fidelity Information Services para proteger la información personal de quienes solicitan o perciben beneficios de asistencia alimentaria

SEATTLE – El procurador general Nick Brown presentó ayer una denuncia por incumplimiento de contrato contra la empresa Fidelity Information Services (FIS) para que se le prohíba divulgar de forma ilegal la información privada y personal de más de un millón de habitantes de Washington que perciben o han solicitado beneficios de asistencia alimentaria, para destinarla a las iniciativas de deportación del gobierno federal.

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