OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown joins challenge to federal administration's culture war on contractors * Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition with 19 other attorneys general in suing the federal administration over the addition of new contract terms that-in the name of purging any "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) initiatives-impose unclear and confusing requirements on state agencies doing business with the federal governme more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Challenges Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates On Federal Contractors * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on cont more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the American Medical Association (AMA). He succeeds Bobby Muk more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Pushes Back Against Trump Administration's Continued Efforts to Intimidate Providers of Medically Necessary Care for Minors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta yesterday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief opposing the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s attempt to obtain personal health information about patients who have received gender-affirming care more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful, Confusing New Requirements for Federal Contractors * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that -in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) -impose unclear and confusing requirements on federal contracto more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Brings a Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Coalition of 20 Attorneys General Join Multistate Effort Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contractin more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, June 10 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mike Hilgers Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers announced today a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test results. The multistate coalition investigated a number of problems w more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser joins lawsuit challenging unlawful Trump mandates on federal contractors * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contract more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional appropria more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CO-LEADS LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION MANDATES ON FEDERAL CONTRACTORS Attorney General Kwame Raoul today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity and inclusion" from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contr more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general today sued the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contractors that may d more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests Oregonians who were impacted can check eligibility, apply online for refunds  - Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVID-19 test result more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Helps Secure National Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests * Pa. is part of a settlement that includes millions of dollars in consumer relief HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that Pennsylvania is part of a $4.87 million multistate settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims regarding the company overcharging patients and failing to deliver timely C more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional appropriations le more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Joins Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors * Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requirements on contracto more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, West Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Western Region * * * Area prices were up 0.4 percent over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the West region advanced 0.4 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The all items less food and energy index increased 0.2 percent. The food index rose 0.1 percent, and the energy index more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Budzinski, Bonamici Lead 27 Members in Push to Safeguard Pay and Benefits for Head Start Educators * WASHINGTON, D.C. - This week, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) led 27 members in a letter to the Office of Head Start, urging them to withdraw the proposed rule that would eliminate the wage and benefit standards finalized in 2024. These standards were designed to stabilize the Head Start workforce  more PR

POCATELLO, Idaho, June 10 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Evan Bates Named Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester * The Career Path Internship (CPI) program is excited to announce Evan Bates as the Spring 2026 CPI Supervisor of the Semester. Bates serves in Idaho State Athletics, where he oversees marketing strategy, fan engagement, and creative initiatives while supervising CPI interns who contribute to many areas of the department. Bates currently supervises CPI interns Jordyn Horak, Mary Thompsen, Kaili T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 Chair and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Washington D.C. 20510 - Chair and Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Washington D.C. 20515 Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May Concern: On behalf of individuals who wish to re more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kotek Declares Drought Emergency in Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur Counties * Salem, OR - Governor Tina Kotek has declared a drought emergency in Douglas, Gilliam, Harney, Lake, and Malheur counties through Executive Order 26-09 and directed state agencies to coordinate and prioritize assistance. The Executive Order is available here. This marks the fourth drought declaration order issued in 2026. In total, 17 of Oregon's 36 more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 10 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Marks Homeownership Month by Celebrating Nearly 1,000 New Homeowners As Oregon recognizes Homeownership Month this June, Governor Tina Kotek is highlighting progress in expanding pathways to homeownership, with state-supported programs helping nearly 1,000 Oregonians purchase homes last year. "Homeownership helps people establish long-term security, build future wealth, and strengthen community," Governor Kotek said. "We've made progress e more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * GS Labs settlement provides $1M in restitution for Washingtonians regarding COVID-19 testing * Washingtonians will receive nearly $1 million in restitution through a bipartisan multistate settlement with GS Labs resolving claims that the company, which ran COVID-19 testing sites, overcharged patients and failed to deliver timely test results. The 18-state coalition, co-led by Washington, investigated a number of problems wi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Calls for Consideration of Conservation Bills, Bipartisan Cooperation on ENR Legislation * WASHINGTON -During a business meeting on the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee to consider pending legislation, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the Committee, criticized Chairman Mike Lee (R-Utah) for continuing to advance Republican priorities while leaving bipartisan and Democratic conservation, publi more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * ICE Arrests Man Who Threatened to Shoot HSI Agents ICE law enforcement have been facing an 8,000% increase in death threats  - The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released the following statement after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) arrested a man in Washington state who threatened to shoot ICE law enforcement officers.  On May 19, 2026, HSI Yakima attempted more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * KAINE, VAN HOLLEN, AND MERKLEY INTRODUCE BILL TO STRENGTHEN STATE DEPARTMENT WORKFORCE * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris Van Hollen (D-MD), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR), members of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, introduced the State Department Integrity and Transparency Act, legislation to strengthen the State Department workforce and ensure senior State Department officials are selected based on merit. This bill w more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Legal Self-Help Center, and prosecutors' and public de more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 11 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Littler's Semi-Annual 2026 Rates Update for Minimum Wage, Tips, and Exempt Pay Increases (and Other Developments) At a Glance * Highlights notable rate-related developments in the first half of 2026 * Identifies minimum wage rate increases for non-exempt (including tipped) employees on July 1, 2026 * Lists increases to exempt employee pay resulting from minimum wage increases on July 1, 2026 By Sebastian Chilco and Paul Piccigallo Fuel prices are more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Trump Administration Mandates on Federal Contractors Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today co-led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that - in the name of purging "diversity, equity, and inclusion" (DEI) from federal contracting - impose unclear and confusing requ more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income Americans. In a letter to congressional a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Harder Push to Increase Federal Response for Hazardous Wildfire Smoke * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Representative Josh Harder (CA-09) today reintroduced the Wildfire Smoke Emergency Declaration Act, legislation to help communities respond to increasingly dangerous wildfire smoke events. The bicameral bill would create a federal framework for smoke emergencies, unlock resources to protect public health, su more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 10 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * Multidisciplinary team provides life-saving care to infant with complex genetic condition * After battling six years of infertility, including several attempted egg retrievals that led to the discovery of a rare condition affecting egg viability, Cheyenne and Zach Anderson of Grants Pass, Oregon, were overjoyed when their embryo transfer using a donor egg was successful. They were finally pregnant. They learned their baby was a girl and cele more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, June 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Mandates on Federal Contractors Federal Demands Complicate State Contracting Requirements in Latest Ideological Fight Against Diversity - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in suing the Trump Administration over the addition of new terms to federal contracts that impose unclear requirements on contractor more PR

BOURBONNAIS, Illinois, June 10 -- Olivet Nazarene University posted the following news: * * * Olivet Announces Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs * Olivet Nazarene University is pleased to announce Kent Olney, Ph.D. as the two-year interim Vice President for Academic Affairs (VPAA), effective July 1, 2026. This appointment came following the announcement that Stephen Lowe '88, Ph.D. had accepted a cabinet-level position at Northwest Nazarene University. In his announcement to the faculty and staff, University President Gregg Chen more PR

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Mercy Corps posted the following news release: * * * Pioneering Evidence Shows How Entrepreneurship Model Can Reduce Extreme Poverty Among Refugees * * New studies show DREAMS program boosts incomes, savings, and resilience in refugee communities across East Africa * The IKEA Foundation has committed $7.4m to fund the next stage of DREAMS in Ethiopia while the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation has granted $3.5m in funding for the next stage of DREAMS in Uganda Nairobi, Kenya, June 10 more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas Confronts Department of Energy Secretary Wright * Click here (link is external) to watch the exchange. WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) confronted U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wright during a Committee on Science, Space, and Technology hearing. Rep. Salinas questioned Secretary Wright about rising energy and gas costs since President Trump took office in his second term, which i more PR

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement on Reconciliation Vote * Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) issued the following statement following her vote against giving more money to President Trump and his Administration.  "I voted against giving an additional $70 billion to ICE and CBP because Oregonians deserve to feel safe in their communities. Since the beginning of Trump's term, ICE and CBP have been terrorizing our towns, ripping apart fa more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, June 11 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Secures Settlement with GS Labs Regarding Overpriced and Delayed COVID-19 Tests South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota consumers will receive $50,380.00 as part of a $4.87 million 18-state settlement with GS Labs that resolves claims that the testing company overcharged patients, unlawfully charged administrative fees, and failed to deliver timely COVI more PR

MISSOULA, Montana, June 10 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release: * * * Teaching the Teachers: MCPS Educator Brings Real-World Experience to UM * MISSOULA - After more than 15 years teaching elementary students, Joseph Crider spent this school year helping prepare the next generation of educators at the University of Montana's Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. Crider, who worked as a third grade teacher at Rattlesnake Elementary School in Missoula County Public Schools, served as a visiting faculty membe more PR

ROCKVILLE, Maryland, June 10 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Society of Addiction Medicine posted the following news release: * * * The ASAM Weekly for June 9, 2026 It's been just under a year since the ASAM Weekly rounded out our co-editorial team of four, and it has been less than six months since we announced applications for the next editor in chief, wrapped in acknowledgment for the legacy that came before. And now that legacy continues: (drumroll, please) On behalf of the ASAM Weekly, I am proud to introduce our next edit more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Effort Urging Formula 1 Racing to End Tobacco and Nicotine Product Sponsorships Attorney General Jay Jones today joined a coalition of attorneys general from 19 states and jurisdictions in calling on the Federation Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) and Formula 1 to prohibit sponsorships involving tobacco and nicotine products, including nicotine pouches -- and to terminate more PR

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Warren Press Trump Treasury and U.S Mint Over Sourcing of 24-Karat Trump Gold Coins * Recent Investigations Revealed That Much Of The Gold Being Sourced By The Trump Treasury Is From Illegal and Illicit Sources Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said today he and U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., have requested the Mint cease its production of 24-karat gold coins with Donald Trump's image on them, until a thorough investi more PR