PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Accolades: Awards, honors and appointments February * Julia Maxson earns grant from childhood cancer charity Julia Maxson, Ph.D. (OHSU) Julia Maxson, Ph.D., associate professor at the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute, is among four cancer researchers nationwide to receive a four-year grant from Alex's Lemonade Stand Foundation for Childhood Cancer, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting children w more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 17 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown asks court to enforce order preventing FEMA from unlawfully cutting disaster preparedness funding * Attorney General Nick Brown and a multistate coalition today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its order prohibiting the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Asks Court To Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions In Disaster Preparedness Funding * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited the Federal Emergency M more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 17 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Urges Court To Preserve Block On Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination Of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status Designation * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Colu more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion (PDF) asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its order that prohibited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating t more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 18 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Fights to Restore Billions in Federal Disaster Preparedness Funding Unlawfully Cut by Trump Administration Attorney General Mayes and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion asking the District Court of Massachusetts to enforce its December 11, 2025 order that prohibited the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) from terminating the Build more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion asks court to require FEMA to restore critical disaster resilience program and make billions in funding available to the communities relying on them OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 17 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration From Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available to the Communities Relying on Them Attorney General Clark and a coalition of 23 states today filed a motion as more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Issues Statement on Dismissal of Federal Appeal in National Guard Case * "This is a win for Oregon, and it shows that no one is above the law. The federal government didn't have a case - facts mattered. Our communities won't be treated as a testing ground for unchecked federal power. Judge Immergut's injunction stands, and we'll keep defending Oregon's laws, o more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Submits Evidence and Arguments in Lawsuit Challenging Excessive Use of Force by Federal Agents at Portland ICE Building * AG Rayfield: Trump and his administration have sent the message to ICE that they are above the law. Now we are seeing the result of that reckless behavior play out. Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today submitted arguments and eviden more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Takes Action to Defend Temporary Protected Status for Haitian Immigrants * February 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 17 other attorneys general in defending the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants, including many who have lived and worked in the United States for over a decade. The coali more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Asks Court to Enforce Order Requiring FEMA to Reinstate NC's $200 Million Infrastructure Program * Download this video here. RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson asked a court to enforce its earlier order requiring FEMA to reinstate the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) disaster mitigation program. Attorney  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ASKS COURT TO ENFORCE ORDER PREVENTING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM UNLAWFULLY CUTTING BILLIONS IN DISASTER PREPAREDNESS FUNDING * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 states, filed a motion asking the District C more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Asks Court to Enforce Order Preventing Trump Administration from Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Preparedness Funding * Motion Asks Court to Require FEMA to Restore Critical Disaster Resilience Program and Make Billions in Funding Available to the Communities Relying on Them (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of 23 st more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release: * * * Beneficial State Bank Workers Ratify Second Union Contract with CWA * (Oakland, Calif.) - Beneficial State Bank workers-represented by Communications Workers of America (CWA) Locals 9412 and 7901-have overwhelmingly ratified their second collective bargaining agreement with the West Coast-based bank, signaling a significant victory for workers who are fighting to im more PR

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, Feb. 16 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * CMU Senior Builds on Federal Training Experience * As she enters her final semester at Central Michigan University, Lindsay Uzarski is bringing back skills and insights from a federal training externship that took her across tribal communities in the Pacific Northwest last summer. She had the privilege to participate in the Junior Commissioned Officer Student Training and Extern Program (JRCOST more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dayna Seymour, chair of the Health and Human Services Committee of the Colville Tribal Business Council, Nespelem, from a Feb. 4, 2026, hearing on the Purchased and Referred Care Improvement Act (S. 699): * * * The Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation ("Colville Tribes" or the "CCT") appreciates the Committee holding today's hearing on S. 699, the "Purchased and Referred Care Improvement A more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * Christine Drazan Refuses to Comment on Trump Administration's Dangerous Immigration Tactics New reporting from the Oregon Capital Chronicle highlights Christine Drazan's refusal to answer basic questions on the Trump Administration's dangerous and chaotic immigration tactics - with Drazan, her campaign spokesperson, and Senate office all refusing to respond to requests for comment. Drazan has "avoide more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSrpt) -- First Focus Campaign for Children issued the following news release: * * * 40 Senators, 80 Representatives, named Champions or Defenders Amid the failure of this Congress to protect the nation's children, a new report finds that 120 lawmakers stand out for their efforts to fight harmful legislation and advance bills that promote children's best interests. First Focus Campaign for Children's 2025 Legislative Scorecard, released today, identifies 40 senators and more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Announces Prosperity Council Members * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek identified the members of her newly established Prosperity Council pursuant to her Prosperity Roadmap announcement last month. The Council's membership represents different regions of the state, critical industry sectors, and labor. The Governor charged the Council with advising her on near and long-term str more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek, Mayor Wilson Support Legal Effort to Protect Oregonians' Rights, Call for Accountability and Rule of Law * Today, Governor Tina Kotek and Portland Mayor Keith Wilson issued a joint statement in support of litigation brought forward by the American Civil Liberties Union of Oregon with supportive arguments and evidence from Attorney General Dan Rayfield and the City of Portland citing  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Bill to Cut Red Tape for Behavioral Health Workers Moves Forward to Senate * Salem, OR - First Lady Aimee Kotek Wilson, chair of the Governor's Behavioral Health Talent Council (council), joined members of the Council and community providers to testify today before the Senate Committee on Early Childhood and Behavioral Health in support of Governor Tina Kotek's House Bill 4083, legislatio more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Prosperity Council Convenes in Central Oregon, Launches Statewide Engagement * Salem, OR - Today, Governor Tina Kotek's Prosperity Council (Council) convened its second meeting in Redmond, Oregon. The Council began the day with a tour of BASX, an industry leader in manufacturing high-efficiency data center cooling solutions, cleanroom systems, custom HVAC systems, and modular solutions. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration issued an amended export trade certificate of review to Northwest Fruit Exporters. The action provides the organization and its members with specific protections against federal and state antitrust actions for authorized export conduct. The amendment updates the export product coverage for Pine Canyon Growers LLC, Orondo, Washington. The member company has expanded its scope from fresh apples to no more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 18 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges Court to Preserve Block on Trump Administration's Unlawful Termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status Designation Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Miot, et al. v. Trump, et al. in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, opposing the Trump  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 18 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Acting AG Davenport: Trump Administration Must Obey Court Order and Restore Critical FEMA Program Protecting New Jersey from Natural Disasters Multistate Coalition Seeks Enforcement of 2025 Court Ruling Prohibiting Trump Administration from Terminating Essential Disaster Response Program * Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a coalition o more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Feb. 18 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * Drummond calls for federal action to protect Oklahoma children from online harm Attorney General Gentner Drummond today urged Congressional leadership to act on behalf of Oklahoma families by passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). He and 39 attorneys general circulated a letter to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideration of the  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 16 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * Rare Medieval Manuscripts on View at Watzek Library * It only takes a moment standing in front of a glass case, leaning in closer, to forget about the present day and be transported through time. The medieval manuscripts on display in Lewis & Clark's Shaping the Soul: Books in Medieval Life offer a rare, tangible connection to centuries past. "The thing you're seeing, somebody made 800 years ago. It's ast more PR

STONY BROOK, New York, Feb. 17 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news: * * * Stony Brook University Assistant Professor Tara Smiley Named a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow * Fellowship Honors Exceptional Early-Career Researchers STONY BROOK, NY-February 17, 2026- The State University of New York at Stony Brook (Stony Brook University) Department of Ecology & Evolution in the College of Arts & Sciences and Turkana Basin Institute Assistant Professor  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Initiates Title VI Investigation into Portland Public Schools * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Portland Public Schools (PPS) in Portland, Oregon over its Center for Black Student Excellence (CBSE), which allegedly discriminates on the basis of race in violation of Title VI  more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, Feb. 17 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news: * * * What's Next for Sociology and Anthropology Students? * College is one of those places where people are supposed to find themselves. Somewhere along the way, however, the overwhelming fear of "What comes next?" creeps in. The tension of being present in the now and being worried about the future is something every student feels at some point in their academic career. Flora Pethick BA '26, a sociology and a more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 18 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 17, 2026: * * * WYDEN AND ALSOBROOKS UPDATE REPORT CHRONICLING HARMFUL ACTIONS RFK JR. HAS TAKEN IN LAST 365 DAYS In an over 70-page report, the Senators detail 365 days of RFK Jr.'s higher costs, chaos, and corruption * Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and Senator Angela Alsobrooks, D-Md. today updated a report detailing how in more PR