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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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07/25/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown files a lawsuit against the Trump administration for subverting Congress by canceling millions in funds to provide shelter for migrants

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for unlawfully canceling more than $4 million in congressionally approved funds intended to help the state provide shelter and support to migrants as they await further action on their asylum or other immigration claims.

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07/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) is proud to announce the Ninth Annual National Locum Tenens Week, the premier locum tenens event taking place this year from August 11-15, 2025. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. , July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National...

07/25/2025   PR Web Government

The National Association of Locum Tenens Organizations® (NALTO®) is proud to announce the Ninth Annual National Locum Tenens Week, the premier locum tenens event taking place this year from August 11-15, 2025. ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. , July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National...

07/25/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Ink Different and Rose and Dagger Tattoo Bring Inclusive, Career-Building Tattoo Apprenticeships to Houston HOUSTON, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ink Different Tattoos is proud to announce its newest tattoo studio partnership in Houston, Texas, with Rose and Dagger Tattoo, under...

07/25/2025   PR Web Government

Ink Different and Rose and Dagger Tattoo Bring Inclusive, Career-Building Tattoo Apprenticeships to Houston HOUSTON, July 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Ink Different Tattoos is proud to announce its newest tattoo studio partnership in Houston, Texas, with Rose and Dagger Tattoo, under...

07/24/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown files a lawsuit against Fidelity Information Services to protect the personal data of people who apply for or receive food assistance benefits

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today filed a breach of contract lawsuit against Fidelity Information Services (FIS) to block the company from illegally disclosing the private, personal data of more than one million Washington residents who receive or applied for food assistance benefits to the federal government for its deportation efforts.

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07/24/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

In a letter to the University of Georgia, CAARE urges key administrators to develop a plan to commit to phase out animal experiments. By shifting to modern, non-animal research methods, UGA will align with recent FDA and NIH initiatives calling for a phase out of animal experiments to...

07/24/2025   PR Web Government

In a letter to the University of Georgia, CAARE urges key administrators to develop a plan to commit to phase out animal experiments. By shifting to modern, non-animal research methods, UGA will align with recent FDA and NIH initiatives calling for a phase out of animal experiments to...

07/24/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

In a world where burgers usually just satisfy hunger, Mudman Burgers is flipping the script — and flipping burgers for an eternal purpose. WHITEFISH, Mont., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a world where burgers usually just satisfy hunger, Mudman Burgers is flipping the script —...

07/24/2025   PR Web Government

In a world where burgers usually just satisfy hunger, Mudman Burgers is flipping the script — and flipping burgers for an eternal purpose. WHITEFISH, Mont., July 24, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In a world where burgers usually just satisfy hunger, Mudman Burgers is flipping the script —...

07/24/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Started as a pilot program in 2023, Career Launchpad has now solidified its services to include a more comprehensive range of pre-employment transition services tailored to meet the needs of students as they navigate and explore various industries and professions. The program is run as a...

07/24/2025   PR Web Government

Started as a pilot program in 2023, Career Launchpad has now solidified its services to include a more comprehensive range of pre-employment transition services tailored to meet the needs of students as they navigate and explore various industries and professions. The program is run as a...

07/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Nationwide injunction upheld for birthright citizenship

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following statement today:

“The Ninth Circuit affirms our nationwide injunction in birthright citizenship. The court agrees that the president cannot redefine what it means to be American with the stroke of a pen. He cannot strip away the rights, liberties, and protections of children born in our country. This lawsuit was the first case I brought as Attorney General, and I am proud that courts at every level agree with us.”

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07/23/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Starting July 27, Washington will be the first state in the nation to implement a uniform antitrust premerger notification law

SEATTLE – Starting July 27, Washington will be the first state in the nation to require companies to file a premerger notification to the Washington Attorney General’s Office at the same time that they file a premerger notification to the federal government under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act, ensuring the state will have more lead time to analyze mergers for possible anticompetitive effects.

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07/23/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Vicken Kanadjian, a Canadian Volvo EX90 owner, has filed a lawsuit against Volvo Cars Canada and Volvo Mont Royal over severe defects that rendered his new vehicle unsafe to drive. Documented on MyVolvoEX90.com, the case highlights recurring technical failures, including power loss on a...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government

Vicken Kanadjian, a Canadian Volvo EX90 owner, has filed a lawsuit against Volvo Cars Canada and Volvo Mont Royal over severe defects that rendered his new vehicle unsafe to drive. Documented on MyVolvoEX90.com, the case highlights recurring technical failures, including power loss on a...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

BETHESDA, Md., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Quality Champions for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing students to become champions of quality products, processes, and systems. This...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Leading Equine Supplement Company Delivers the Most Trusted, Comprehensive Health and Wellness Solutions Tailored to the Unique Needs of Each Horse PLYMOUTH, Mass., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SmartPak, the #1 Equine Health Brand, today officially becomes SmartEquine™, a name that...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government

BETHESDA, Md., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is excited to announce a new partnership with Quality Champions for Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to preparing students to become champions of quality products, processes, and systems. This...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government

Leading Equine Supplement Company Delivers the Most Trusted, Comprehensive Health and Wellness Solutions Tailored to the Unique Needs of Each Horse PLYMOUTH, Mass., July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- SmartPak, the #1 Equine Health Brand, today officially becomes SmartEquine™, a name that...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

CTV nonprofit strengthens leadership to accelerate access to premium advertising for mission-driven organizations LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdGood, the nonprofit organization unlocking premium Connected TV (CTV) advertising for mission-driven organizations, today...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government

CTV nonprofit strengthens leadership to accelerate access to premium advertising for mission-driven organizations LOS ANGELES, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- AdGood, the nonprofit organization unlocking premium Connected TV (CTV) advertising for mission-driven organizations, today...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Lessel will provide insight to an organization providing more than $40 million annually in impactful programming to tens of thousands of military members, veterans, and their families SAN ANTONIO, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national military...

07/23/2025   PR Web Government

Lessel will provide insight to an organization providing more than $40 million annually in impactful programming to tens of thousands of military members, veterans, and their families SAN ANTONIO, July 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Operation Homefront, a leading national military...

07/22/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Popular TV host, and home renovation expert, Jonathan Scott, is working with the National Fire Protection Association on a new campaign advocating for the preservation of independent safety codes and standards. QUINCY, Mass., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection...

07/22/2025   PR Web Government

Popular TV host, and home renovation expert, Jonathan Scott, is working with the National Fire Protection Association on a new campaign advocating for the preservation of independent safety codes and standards. QUINCY, Mass., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Fire Protection...

07/22/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Major Project Breaks Ground as "Believe in Our Next Generation" Fundraising Campaign Reaches Its Goal OXNARD, Calif., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ANDERSON Construction, a trusted general contractor with nearly a century of experience in community-based development, has been...

07/22/2025   PR Web Government

Major Project Breaks Ground as "Believe in Our Next Generation" Fundraising Campaign Reaches Its Goal OXNARD, Calif., July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- ANDERSON Construction, a trusted general contractor with nearly a century of experience in community-based development, has been...

07/22/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Attorney General’s Office releases report highlighting veterans’ legal support needs statewide

SEATTLE — The Washington state Attorney General’s Office of Military and Veteran Legal Assistance (OMVLA) released its Civil Legal Needs Survey report today, summarizing the met and unmet civil (non-criminal) legal needs of Washington's veterans, service members, and their families.

The report — based on recent surveys by the office of hundreds of people in need of services and hundreds more service providers — identified the top three civil legal needs statewide for veterans, service members, and their families as:

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07/22/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Diocese of West Texas to help those impacted by catastrophic flooding in early July. NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas to provide...

07/22/2025   PR Web Government

Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Diocese of West Texas to help those impacted by catastrophic flooding in early July. NEW YORK, July 22, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Episcopal Relief & Development is partnering with the Episcopal Diocese of West Texas to provide...

07/21/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown files lawsuit to block federal restrictions on public benefits

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 20 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration to stop its unlawful attempt to restrict access to critical health, education, and social service programs.

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07/21/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Tetiaroa Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and understanding of Tetiaroa, is proud to announce the appointment of Tj Tate as its new Chief Executive Officer. TETIAROA ATOLL, French Polynesia, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tetiaroa Society, a non-profit...

07/21/2025   PR Web Government

Tetiaroa Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and understanding of Tetiaroa, is proud to announce the appointment of Tj Tate as its new Chief Executive Officer. TETIAROA ATOLL, French Polynesia, July 21, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Tetiaroa Society, a non-profit...

07/20/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Recycle Florida Today, Inc. (RFT), known as Florida's state recycling organization (SRO), has announced this year's executive committee and board of directors, including newly ratified members for the two-year term. OCALA, Fla., July 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recycle Florida Today,...

07/20/2025   PR Web Government

Recycle Florida Today, Inc. (RFT), known as Florida's state recycling organization (SRO), has announced this year's executive committee and board of directors, including newly ratified members for the two-year term. OCALA, Fla., July 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Recycle Florida Today,...

07/19/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women Leaders in Non-Profit for 2025 NEW YORK, July 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women Leaders in Non-Profit for 2025. These emerging leaders represent the next generation of...

07/19/2025   PR Web Government

Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women Leaders in Non-Profit for 2025 NEW YORK, July 19, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women We Admire is pleased to announce The Rising Star Women Leaders in Non-Profit for 2025. These emerging leaders represent the next generation of...

07/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Watertown, CT - The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing measurable progress, third-party validation, and a deepened commitment to building a more...

07/18/2025   PR Web Government

Watertown, CT - The Siemon Company, a global leader in network infrastructure solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, showcasing measurable progress, third-party validation, and a deepened commitment to building a more...

07/18/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

BBH Eye Foundation has launched a new humanitarian initiative to provide ballistic-rated protective eyewear to frontline responders in Ukraine, where traumatic eye injuries are rising sharply amid modern warfare. In partnership with Eye Care for Ukraine, the effort aims to prevent...

07/18/2025   PR Web Government

BBH Eye Foundation has launched a new humanitarian initiative to provide ballistic-rated protective eyewear to frontline responders in Ukraine, where traumatic eye injuries are rising sharply amid modern warfare. In partnership with Eye Care for Ukraine, the effort aims to prevent...

07/17/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

Legislation will improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy in the real estate transaction appraisal process, benefiting all lenders and borrowers WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the first and only national...

07/17/2025   PR Web Government

Legislation will improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance accuracy in the real estate transaction appraisal process, benefiting all lenders and borrowers WASHINGTON, July 17, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The National Association of Mortgage Brokers (NAMB), the first and only national...

07/17/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown joins lawsuit challenging Trump administration rule that would make it harder for Washingtonians to obtain health coverage under the ACA

By the Trump administration's own estimates, the rule will cause up to 1.8 million people to lose their health insurance

SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a multistate coalition in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful final rule promulgated by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that would create significant barriers to obtaining health care coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

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07/16/2025   PR Web Government - Legislative

WealthVest: Q2 2025 In Review and Mid-year Outlook, examines domestic and international market indicators, portfolio analysis, and an overview of annuity and structured product sales. BOZEMAN, Mont., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WealthVest has recently published its newest...

07/16/2025   PR Web Government

WealthVest: Q2 2025 In Review and Mid-year Outlook, examines domestic and international market indicators, portfolio analysis, and an overview of annuity and structured product sales. BOZEMAN, Mont., July 16, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- WealthVest has recently published its newest...

07/16/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington state sues Trump administration for unlawfully cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program, designed to protect communities from natural disasters before they strike.  

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07/14/2025   Washington Attorney General News
States sue to release $7B in federal education funding illegally withheld

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today announced his office has joined litigation against the U.S. Department of Education and the Office of Management and Budget for the government’s illegal withholding of $7 billion in formula grants allocated to the states.

“Student success and wellbeing is a nonpartisan issue. It’s inexcusable that the federal government would choose to wreak havoc on local school systems like this as they prepare for the upcoming school year,” Brown said. “We’re fighting for every dollar our students are owed.”

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07/11/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG Brown blocks returns and sales of machine-gun conversion devices in Washington

SEATTLE — The Trump administration has committed in court filings to carving out Washington and other states from its illegal plans to distribute thousands of machine-gun conversion devices nationwide following a lawsuit from Attorney General Nick Brown and 15 other states’ attorneys general.
 

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07/10/2025   Washington Attorney General News
Washington state to receive millions in latest opioid settlement

SEATTLE Washington state could receive more than $16 million as part of $720 million in nationwide settlements announced today with eight drug makers that manufactured opioid pills and worsened the nationwide opioid crisis.

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07/10/2025   Washington Attorney General News
New law requires firearms dealers in Washington to report trace requests annually

SEATTLE — Firearms dealers in Washington will need to submit annual reports to the Attorney General’s Office of all trace requests they receive from the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under a new state law.

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07/08/2025   Washington Attorney General News
AG’s Office wins $8.2M in penalties and consumer restitution in trial against repeat scammer

Michigan defendants mailed nearly 600,000 deceptive solicitations for workplace posters to Washington businesses

SEATTLE — A Michigan-based scammer that has been deceiving businesses for years was ordered to pay more than $8.2 million in penalties and consumer restitution following a lawsuit brought by the Washington State Attorney General’s Office.

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