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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children (10)
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online (10)
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online and shield big tech companies from accountabi more PR
Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children (10)
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big Tech from accountability.
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating technology companies from accountability.
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Center for Biological Diversity, 178 Co-Signers Issue Letter to House Natural Resources Committee (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 (TNSletter) -- The Center for Biological Diversity with 178 co-signers issued the following letter to the House Natural Resources Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 12, 2026
The Honorable Bruce Westerman
Chair
House Natural Resources Committee
1324 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
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The Honorable Jared Huffman
Ranking Member
House Natural Resources Committee
1332 Longworth House Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20515
Dear Chair Westerman, Ranking Member Huffman,
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our investigation seeks to uncover exactly what the com more PR
Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo, Lankford, Hassan Team Up to End Government Shutdowns and Hold Congress Accountable
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) signed onto legislation aimed at keeping Congress in Washington during a government shutdown until a resolution is reached. Crapo is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Prevent Government Shutdowns Act of 2026, introduced by Senators James Lankford (R-Oklahoma) and Maggie Hassan (D-New Hampshire).
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act (10)
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act). The KIDS Act would broadl more PR
Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City: 10th District Services Rose Moderately in May (10)
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 22 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release:
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Tenth District Services Rose Moderately in May
The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size.
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The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the May Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch executive, results from the survey showed that Tenth District services activity rose moderately in more PR
Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Fischer, Bennet Introduce Resolution Supporting Mental Health in Ag
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U.S. Senators Deb Fischer (R-NE) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) introduced a bipartisan resolution designating May 29, 2026, as Mental Health Awareness in Agriculture Day.
"Farmers, ranchers, and ag workers have some of the toughest jobs in the country," Fischer said. "Right now, a struggling farm economy is making life even harder - and it weighs heavily on the minds of those who fe more PR
Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country (10)
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allowing a single Colorado locality to hold the entire more PR
Gillilan earns Fulbright Award to conduct research in Austria (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Gillilan earns Fulbright Award to conduct research in Austria
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Julian Gillilan, a doctoral candidate in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's Department of History, has accepted a Fulbright-Mach Award from the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for the 2026-27 academic year. He will travel to Vienna, Austria, to perform dissertation research in various archives as an affiliate of the University of Vienna and Central European University.
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, May 26 (TNSrep) -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news:
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Iowa Crop Progress and Condition Report
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Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig commented on the released by the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service. The report is released weekly April through November. Additionally, the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship provides a weather summary each week during this time.
"After a rough stretch of severe weather, farmers welcomed a break from the t more PR
Mott recognized for innovating in Natural Resources graduate studies (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Mott recognized for innovating in Natural Resources graduate studies
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Brooke Mott has been using her 2021-2023 experience as a master's student in the School of Natural Resources to better the experience of today's graduate students.
As the school's recruitment and retention coordinator for almost two years, Mott has streamlined processes and furthered communications and connections with students. Still, she was surprised when she heard she would rec more PR
N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, citing concerns the bill would weaken more PR
Pennsylvania Guard Shapes Army's Extended Basic Leader Course (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Pennsylvania Guard Shapes Army's Extended Basic Leader Course
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National Guard members assigned to Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, are leading the validation effort for the Army's expanded basic leader course, refining the curriculum before it is implemented forcewide later this year.
The 166th Regiment - Regional Training Institute, which provides training and support to develop leaders through professional military education and training, is serving as more PR
SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners (10)
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 26 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ announces 2025 Mark of Excellence National winners
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The Society of Professional Journalists is pleased to announce national winners of the 2025 Mark of Excellence Awards, recognizing collegiate work published or broadcast in 2025. This year, students and staffs from 45 collegiate and professional newsrooms across the United States are receiving national honors.
National contenders were previously recognized as more PR
Turfgrass students gain competitive edge through Husker Athletics (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 26 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Turfgrass students gain competitive edge through Husker Athletics
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The athletic fields at Nebraska have become living laboratories where science, management and hands-on experience come together -preparing the next generation of turfgrass professionals one field at a time.
Many students in the University of Nebraska-Lincoln's plant and landscape systems major partner with Nebraska Athletics, applying classroom concepts to the daily demands of collegi more PR
USDA Designates Multiple New Mexico Counties as Natural Disaster Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates Multiple New Mexico Counties as Natural Disaster Areas
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This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items suc more PR
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