OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 2 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown announces $17.85 million in settlements in ongoing drug price-fixing conspiracy case, new complaint against Novartis and subsidiaries * Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced they have won $17.85 million in settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("B more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Ag Rayfield Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totalling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money Attorney General Dan Rayfield alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories today announced two se more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 2 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * AG Sunday Announces $17.85M National Settlement Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing; Pennsylvanians are Eligible for Compensation * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania has joined a multistate coalition in securing $17.85 million in settlements with generic drug manufacturers Lannett Company, Inc. and Bausch Health over allegations the companies consp more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Alaska Cancer Advocates Call on Lawmakers to Protect Access to Care, Push Back Against Big Tobacco During 2026 Session * JUNEAU, Alaska -With Alaskans facing soaring health insurance costs and thousands at risk of losing lifesaving coverage, volunteer advocates of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) call on lawmakers to use the 2026 legi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Four Alaska state legislators, representing communities dependent on the rich resources of the Bering Sea, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior regarding the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. The letter emphasizes the need to exclude specific areas from offshore oil and gas leasing due to the lack of industrial interest and the importance of the region for traditional practices and sust more ST

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces $17.85 Million Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Over Conspiracies to Inflate Generic Prescription Drug Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis and Sandoz Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Ba more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 2 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson opposes government-mandated COVID vaccinations * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 13-state friend-of-the-court brief to protect the right of South Carolinians to be free from government-mandated COVID vaccines. "Since 2020, we have seen a concerted push to curtail personal liberty in the name of health and safety," Attorney Ge more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 2 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $17 Million from Drug Manufacturers Bausch and Lannett for Conspiracy to Inflate Prices * February 2, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 other attorneys general in securing $17.85 million from drug companies Bausch and Lannett for their role in a massive, long-running scheme to in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES $17.85 MILLION SETTLEMENT WITH LANNETT AND BAUSCH OVER CONSPIRACIES TO INFLATE PRICES, LIMIT COMPETITION * Raoul and Majority of Coalition also File New Lawsuit Against Novartis for Same Actions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two additional settlements with Lannett Company I more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 2 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces Settlements With Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition, Announces New Complaint Against Novartis, Sandoz AG and Sandoz Group AG * If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartfor more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Nicholas J. Begich III, R-Alaska, issued the following news release: * * * Begich, Bonamici Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Water Power Innovation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Feb. 2, 2026 - Congressman Nick Begich (R-AK) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced H.R. 7129 (link is external), the Water Power Research and Development Reauthorization Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen America's water power technologies and modernize federal r more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM seeks input, nominations for oil and gas lease sale in Coastal Plain of Arctic National Wildlife Refuge * ANCHORAGE, Alaska - Today the Bureau of Land Management took a key step toward holding a lease sale in the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge by seeking comments and nominations of lands to be considered for leasing. "Since passage of the Ta more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Breast Cancer 2026 Progress Outlook: New Research Discoveries and Opportunities * From oral hormone treatments to liquid biopsies to next-generation targeted therapies, Susan G. Komen(r) helps drive the science reshaping the future DALLAS - February 2, 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Steve Daines, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Daines Touts Widespread Support for America the Beautiful Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Steve Daines today announced that his bill, the America the Beautiful Act, has reached 40 sponsors in the U.S. Senate. "Our nation is home to some of the most incredible natural beauty in the world, as well as iconic historical sites. The America the Beautiful Act will help protect our great outdoors for more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 3 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Prepares for New Oil and Gas Auction in Alaska's Arctic Refuge Interior's "Call for Nominations" invites companies to choose public lands areas it wants to bid on in a future lease sale * Anchorage, AK -- The U.S. Department of Interior (DOI) today took a key step toward leasing public land in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas drilling. The B more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Environmental Action, a grassroots organization focused on promoting environmental activism since its inception in 1970, has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM). This letter, bolstered by 10,400 signatures, calls for a halt to any plans to expand leasing for offshore oil and gas development under the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program. The organization's letter expresses growing concerns regarding th more ST

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 2 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt's 2026 State of the State * As prepared for delivery: Lieutenant Governor Matt Pinnell - It's been great to serve alongside you for the last 7 years. Speaker Kyle Hilbert and President Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton - thank you for your leadership in this building. It's an honor to serve with you. Members of the 60th Legislature and statewide elected officials - I'm looking fo more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Heritage Foundation has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), expressing strong support for the proposed 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Program. The organization advocates for restoring the OCS leasing program as vital to aligning with congressional intent as outlined in the OCS Lands Act. The letter highlights concerns regarding the existing lease plan inherited from the previous admin more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Internal Revenue Service issued the following revenue ruling (No. 2026-4) on Feb. 2, 2026, entitled "Section 149 - Bonds Must Be Registered To Be Tax Exempt; Other Requirements". * * * ISSUE Whether bonds issued by the Alaska Railroad Corporation (Railroad Corporation) to finance the construction, acquisition, and improvement of certain property are required to satisfy the rules in Sec.Sec. 141 through 147 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (Code)/1 to qualify as t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: * * * Lankford Releases Ninth Edition of Federal Fumbles * Report details billions in wasteful spending, fraud, and government inefficiencies while outlining solutions to restore accountability for taxpayers WASHINGTON, DC -US Senator James Lankford (R-OK) released his ninth edition of Federal Fumbles today, revealing billions of dollars lost to wasteful spending, inefficiencies, fraud, and improper p more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Feb. 2 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Attorney General's Office Announces Settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln -The Nebraska Attorney General's Office joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing two settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- An organization has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, opposing proposed lease sales for offshore drilling in the Outer Continental Shelf. The letter articulates concerns that drilling activities would threaten ecological systems and public health, particularly along the coasts of California, Alaska, and in the Eastern Gulf. The organization emphasizes its strong connection to the Pacific Ocean and highlights its ongoing resear more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * Public Lands Council and BLM sign MOU to promote grazing allotment cooperative monitoring * NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - Today, the Public Lands Council (PLC) and the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to promote cooperative monitoring of grazing allotments on BLM lands. The MOU will help public lands ranchers and loc more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 3 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * South Dakota Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement With Two Generic Drug Companies, Joins Lawsuit Against a Third South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and a coalition of 48 states and territories announce settlements with Lannett Company, Inc. ("Lannett") and Bausch Health US, LLC and Bausch Health Americas, Inc. ("Bausch"), totaling $17.85 millio more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management regarding its 11th National Outer Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Draft Proposed Program. This collective effort, endorsed by numerous environmental groups and community organizations, emphasizes the critical need for precaution against offshore drilling, especially along the Atlantic Coast. The letter commends BOEM's decision to exclude Atlantic plann more ST

SYDNEY, Australia, Feb. 3 -- Greenpeace Australia Pacific issued the following news: * * * Two major incidents in six months: ConocoPhillips can't be trusted to drill for gas off VIC coast US multinational oil and gas corporation, ConocoPhillips, has been linked to its second major incident in just six months after an oil rig toppled in Alaska, potentially spilling 4,600 gallons of polluting fuel and oil, and sparking fresh warnings from Greenpeace Australia Pacific that the company cannot be more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The United Cook Inlet Drift Association (UCIDA) has submitted a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management, urging the removal of five proposed offshore lease sales in the 11th National Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) 5 Year Plan for Lower Cook Inlet. Representing over 500 commercial fishing families, UCIDA asserts that these lease sales threaten the vibrancy of local fisheries and the livelihoods of those engaged in the salmon fishery. UCIDA, which plays more ST

RICHMOND, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Announces Major Legal Actions to Hold Pharmaceutical Companies Accountable and Put Money Back in Virginians' Pockets AG Jones announces settlements with Lannett and Bausch Totaling $17.85 Million Over Conspiracies to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition AG Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Filing New Complaint Against Novartis for Artificially Raisi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Wildlife Management Advisory Council, North Slope, Alaska, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service regarding a draft environmental assessment for the proposed winter access project across the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The council, established under the Inuvialuit Final Agreement in 1988, plays a crucial role in the conservation of wildlife and habitats in the Yukon North Slope. The council focuses on the potential impacts of t more ST