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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Vermont Newsletter for 2026-05-09 ( 18 items )  
AFP Shines Light on Vermont's Growing Burden on Small Businesses During National Small Business Week (10)
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 8 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP Shines Light on Vermont's Growing Burden on Small Businesses During National Small Business Week * Montpelier, Vermont - During National Small Business Week, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) is raising concerns about the increasingly difficult environment facing small businesses across Vermont, as lawmakers in Montpelier continue advancing policies that threaten affordab more PR

AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs (10)
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down the ta more PR

Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Trump Administration's Second Tariff Regime Struck Down as Unlawful * Court of International Trade rules in favor of state coalition, invalidating tariffs that are increasing prices and inflicting chaos on the American economy OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that a federal court issued a final order invalidating President Tru more PR

Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. (10)
CARSON CITY, Nevada, May 7 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ford Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs - Again. Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. A federal court granted summary judgment to a coalition of 24 states, striking down th more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 8 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL: COURT RULES AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy  * In a case brought by Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 24 state attorneys general, a court entered an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose i more PR

Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 8 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Wins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Court of International Trade Invalidates Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy Following Lawsuit Filed by 24 States (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong yesterday secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts  more PR

BLS Northeast Region Issues Report on Business Employment Dynamics in Vermont Third Quarter 2025 (10)
NEW YORK, May 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Vermont Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Northeast Region - May 8, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Vermont were 19,658, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 16,739, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Mark  more PR

CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP Announces 37 Additional Partnerships for New and Expanded Services U.S. Customs and Border Protection made tentative selections for new Reimbursable Services Agreements that will promote cross-border trade and essential travel to the United States in late October. "The CBP Reimbursable Services Program is a crucial program that ensures trade and travel cont more PR

Census Bureau: Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 7, 2026: * * * Public School Spending Per Pupil Reaches Historic High in 2024 Nationally, public school current spending per pupil rose 6.6% from $16,526 in fiscal year (FY) 2023 to $17,619 in FY 2024, according to new data from the 2024 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. Statistics are not adjusted for inflation or cost-of-living differences between geogra more PR

Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal (10)
LANSING, Michigan, May 8 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Court Rules Trump Administration's Tariffs Are Illegal The U.S. Court of International Trade issued an order (PDF) invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased by American consumers and businesses. The court granted summary judgment in a lawsuit Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined with a coalition of 24 states to strike down those more PR

FFRF Action Fund: 'Theocratic' Trump Task Force Issues Report Alleging Christian Persecution (10)
MADISON, Wisconsin, May 9 (TNSrpt) -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on May 8, 2026: * * * 'Theocratic' Trump task force issues report alleging Christian persecution President Trump's Anti-Christian Bias Task Force is FFRF Action Fund's "Theocrat of the Week" for its recent 565-page report speciou more PR

Governor Polis Appoints Leslee K. Balten to the Eagle County Court (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 8 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Leslee K. Balten to the Eagle County Court Today, Governor Polis appointed Leslee K. Balten to the Eagle County Court in the 5th Judicial District. This judgeship is created pursuant to Senate Bill 25-024. The vacancy is effective July 1, 2026. Ms. Balten is a Partner and Breckenridge Office Manager at Ciancio Ciancio Brown, P.C., a position she has held since 2017. Her p more PR

Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs (10)
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 9 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Secures Court Ruling Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Tariffs Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of States' Challenge to Tariffs That Are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on the American Economy * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose unlawful tariffs  more PR

Sage Awards Higher Education Faculty for Critical Thinking Challenge (10)
THOUSAND OAKS, California, May 8 -- SAGE Publishing issued the following news release on May 06, 2026: * * * Sage awards higher education faculty for Critical Thinking Challenge A new contest from Sage invited academic librarians, faculty, and researchers to share strategies to help make critical thinking an everyday habit for learners. Read about the winning ideas. * Sage today announced the winners of its 2026 Critical Thinking Challenge, a global initiative recognizing innovative, practi more PR

Senegal, US and allied medical teams conclude multinational medical readiness exercise during African Lion 26 (10)
STUTTGART, Germany, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa, a service component of the U.S. Africa Command, issued the following news: * * * Senegal, US and allied medical teams conclude multinational medical readiness exercise during African Lion 26 * ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal -Military medical personnel representing the U.S., Senegal, Italy and Austria concluded a multinational medical readiness exercise in southern Senegal to end African Lion 26, May 8. From April 25 to Ma more PR

VA. A.G. JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS (10)
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 9 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on May 8, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES WINS LAWSUIT AGAINST TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ILLEGAL TARIFFS Court of International Trade Rules in Favor of 24 States, Invalidating Tariffs that are Increasing Prices and Inflicting Chaos on Virginians * Attorney General Jay Jones today secured an order invalidating President Trump's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on products purchased  more PR

Welch Excoriates Assistant AG Dhillon's Push for Voter Data as Leading to Potential Disenfranchisement of Millions (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Excoriates Assistant AG Dhillon's Push for Voter Data as Leading to Potential Disenfranchisement of Millions * Welch to Dhillon: "For nearly 70 years, the Civil Rights Division has enforced federal statutes that protect Americans' right to vote. Your leadership represents a marked departure from that tradition." WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate J more PR

Welch Provides Remarks at Washington Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting (10)
WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Provides Remarks at Washington Electric Cooperative's Annual Meeting * MONTPELIER, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, this week delivered remarks at the Washington Electric Coop's (WEC) Annual Meeting, held in Montpelier. In his remarks, the Senator highlighted his bipartisan bill with Sen. Dave  more PR