WASHINGTON, April 8 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The American Action Forum issued the following news release: * * * The 2026 State Minimum Wage Increases and Their Potential Costs and Consequences * At the beginning of every year, a handful of states raise their minimum wages, either automatically to keep up with inflation or because state legislation prompts the increases - and 2026 is no different. In a new insight, Labor Policy Analyst Emmet Bowling lays out this year's state minimum wage inc more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition Urging Court to Uphold Constitutional Safeguards Against the Tyranny of the Trump Administration * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that California is leading a multistate coalition in filing an amicus brief that supports affirmance of a district court order that granted the New York Attorney General more PR

NEW YORK, April 9 -- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation issued the following news on April 8, 2026: * * * Haymarket Books and Mellon Foundation Announce Third Cohort of 'Writing Freedom' Fellows Twenty Writers Impacted by the Carceral System Recognized for Meaningful Contributions to Contemporary Literature * Haymarket Books and the Mellon Foundation today announced the third cohort of the Writing Freedom Fellowship, recognizing twenty emerging, mid-career, and established poets, fiction write more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Health Resources and Services Administration, has announced the availability of funding for the Rural Northern Border Region Network Planning Program. This initiative aims to bolster healthcare networks in rural areas of the Northern Border Region, which encompasses Maine, New Hampshire, New York, and Vermont. With an estimated total funding of $1.8 million, the program will provide awards of up to $100,000 eac more ST

WASHINGTON, April 9 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2026: * * * DATA: Since Iran War Began, New England Families Have Paid $200+ More to Heat Their Homes New Report Also Includes State-by-State Breakdown of Increased Heating Oil Costs in New England One Month into Trump's War * New data from the Joint Economic Committee - Minority show that families in New England are paying at le more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The Vermont Bar Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice expressing opposition to the proposed amendments that would unconstitutionally infringe on the authority of states to regulate attorney professional responsibility and would confuse and delay enforcement actions, ultimately harming public trust. The association asserts that attorney regulation is a power reserved to the states under the Tenth Amendment, emphasizing longstanding more ST

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Brings 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session to Grand Isle County * SOUTH HERO, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at the Worthen Library in South Hero. The Senator joined local leaders and community members to discuss making Vermont communities more affordable, climate resilient and healthier. He also disc more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Discusses Importance of Federally Funded Climate and Water Research at UVM Water Resources Institute * BURLINGTON, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit visited the University of Vermont's (UVM) Water Resources Institute and discussed the importance of federally-f more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins CNN to Discuss Iran and Trump's Reckless Threats * BURLINGTON, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) joined CNN's Jim Sciutto on Tuesday, April 7 to talk about President Trump's reckless threats against Iranian civilians. While speaking with CNN, President Trump announced a temporary ceasefire. Watch more here: *** Original text here: https://www.welch.senate.gov/welch-joins-cnn-to more PR

WASHINGTON, April 7 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Joins Community Members for 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Lamoille County * JOHNSON, VT - Today, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at Jenna's House in Johnson. Senator Welch joined local leaders and community members in Lamoille County to discuss important issues to Vermonters, including high health care an more PR