PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 2 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * 'Ghost' providers hinder access to health care for Medicaid patients * Almost one-third of physicians who are enrolled in Medicaid don't actually care for a single patient covered by Medicaid insurance, according to new research led by Oregon Health & Science University. The study, published today in the journal Health Affairs, sheds new light on a program that covers nearly 80 million America more PR

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

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 2 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Files Amended Complaint in Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over 'Declaring a National Energy Emergency' Executive Order * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, alongs ide a multistate coalition, filed an amended complaint (PDF) expanding its ongoing legal challenge to President Donald Trump's Executive Order (EO) entitled "Declaring a National Energy Emergency. 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

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

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads with Compassion, Stands Up for Seniors Across America * OAKLAND -Co-leading a multistate coalition of 18 attorneys general, California Attorney General Bonta today filed a comment letter that challenges the federal government's Interim Final Rule, intended to eliminate minimum staffing standards and other comprehensive regulations for long-term health  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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES AMENDED COMPLAINT IN CHALLENGE TO TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S "NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCY" * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with 16 attorneys general, filed an amended complaint expanding their ongoing legal challenge to the Trump administration's so-called "National Energy Emergency" executive order. The executive order (EO) short-cuts critical en 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 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Wyden Lead Charge to Protect Healthcare in Central Oregon * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, demanding the resolution of an issue facing St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR. When St. Charles merged two hospital campuses in 2022, an administrative mis more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum, Wyden Lead Charge to Protect Healthcare in Central Oregon * Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) sent a letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator, Dr. Mehmet Oz, demanding the resolution of an issue facing St. Charles Health System in Bend, OR. When St. Charles merged two hospital campuses in 2022, an administrative mistake by CMS c more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Cantwell Tells DOJ to Cease Pressure Campaign to Obtain States' Sensitive Voter Data, Purge Voter Rolls * 02.02.26 Senators raise alarm on Attorney General Bondi's attempt to coerce Washington state, Minnesota, and 22 other states into relinquishing their states' voter registration lists AG Bondi demanded Minnesota release its list as a condition for the removal of ICE and CBP from Minneapolis more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Cervical Cancer Screening Legislation Will Save Lives of Oregonians * SALEM, Oregon -Cervical cancer screenings save many Oregonian lives, but too often patients must make significant financial sacrifice for a full, clear diagnosis and some simply cannot afford to get to the bottom of a potentially deadly initial screening result. The Oregon Legislature has an  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- A coalition of professional scientists has issued a public comment letter addressing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's proposal for a nationwide environmental assessment focused on post-fire salvage logging. The scientists, who specialize in ecological sciences and natural resource management, have expressed serious concerns regarding potential environmental risks associated with the agency's streamlined review processes. They argue that this approa more ST

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * IN THE STATES: As Republicans' Toxic Agenda Unleashes Chaos on Working Families, Democrats Are Fighting To Lower Costs and Protect Our Communities Over the weekend, Attorney General Pam Bondi sent a letter in a desperate attempt to coerce unredacted voter files out of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz -- mere hours after the tragic murder of Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents. The D more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Center for Biological Diversity and a coalition of environmental organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), expressing serious concerns regarding its recent Notice of Intent to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for a proposed nationwide framework on post-fire logging actions. This proposed analysis aims to evaluate ecological impacts of salvage logging after wildfires but raises numerous issues related to transparency, more ST

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Joins Eugene-Springfield Leaders United in Support of Peaceful Protest * Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Eugene Mayor Kaarin Knudson stood alongside Eugene-Springfield leaders united in their support for peaceful protest. The Governor Kotek said: "Peaceful, lawful expression of frustration and dissent is important right now. I stand with Eugene-Springfield leaders in uplifting our v more PR

EUGENE, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- The Western Environmental Law Center issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * House Bill 207 would require discharge of oilfield wastewater to New Mexico waters, crops, industrial applications Last week, Gov. Lujan Grisham issued a legislative message for House Bill (HB 207), sponsored by five Republican legislators and one Democrat, calling for the discharge of produced water to our state's rivers, streams, and ground water. Produced water is a highl more PR

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Feb. 3 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article on Feb. 2, 2026: * * * Signals of Change: What Today's Innovations Can Tell Us About Tomorrow's Schools By Katie King KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Signals of change are early indicators of future trends, helping educators anticipate challenges and opportunities * Partnerships and networks strengthen resilience by enabling schools to share resources and create solutions they couldn't achieve alone * Technology and multi-purpose st more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 3 -- Portland State University issued the following news release: * * * New microplastics laboratory opens at PSU Portland State University now houses the Oregon Microplastics Analytical Research Center (OMARC), the first laboratory in the Pacific Northwest solely dedicated to analyzing and identifying microplastic pollution. This state-of-the-art scientific facility will serve as a critical resource for better understanding the presence and effects of plastic in organi 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

LOGAN, Utah, Feb. 2 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * NFL Great Bobby Wagner Named 2026 Commencement Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients Announced * Utah State Athletics Hall of Famer and NFL All-Pro defender Bobby Wagner is returning to Logan as the keynote speaker for this year's commencement. The April ceremony will honor Joyce Albrecht, Stan Albrecht and Ara Serjoie with honorary degrees during this spring's ceremony. Bobby Wagner is widely considered one of the more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * NGA Launches Data Dashboard Project to Measure Student Success * Washington, D.C. - The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) launched the Policy Academy to Advance Data Dashboards Measuring Student & System Success. The project will be led by Governors' offices from a bipartisan group of seven states and territories:  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 3 -- Nixon Peabody, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Nixon Peabody promotes 12 attorneys in 2026 new partner class Boston, MA. Nixon Peabody LLP is proud to announce the firm's 2026 new partner class, which includes 12 attorneys from the firm's three departments, representing a diverse range of practice areas. This year's partner class reflects Nixon Peabody's commitment to retaining and developing top talent, with the collective goal of providing e more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Panetta, Adams & Sen. Welch Reintroduce Bill to Reduce Barriers to Organic Agriculture in California * Washington, DC - U.S. Representatives Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Alma Adams (NC-12) were joined by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) in reintroducing the Opportunities in Organic Act, legislation designed to help farmers and other agricultural producers transition to organic practices and bui 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. 2 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Salinas, Merkley Lead New Bill to Hold ICE, CBP Accountable for Abusing Americans' Constitutional Rights * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley introduced new legislation to hold U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) liable for violating individuals' constitutional rights. The ICE and CBP Cons more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Silvix Resources, a nonprofit environmental law firm with over 25 years of experience in federal forest law and policy, has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Forest Service regarding its forthcoming programmatic environmental assessment for post-fire recovery actions. The letter highlights concerns about certain proposed recovery actions, particularly post-fire salvage logging, which is viewed as detrimental to ecological health and recovery. In its le 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