SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Federal Partners in National Health Care Fraud Takedown 2026 * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the California Department of Justice's (California DOJ) participation in the 2026 National Health Care Fraud Takedown, a coordinated law enforcement operation that resulted in criminal charges against 455 defendants nationwide with over $6.5 billion in intended losses. Working along more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Increased Oil and Gas Development on Alaska's Coastal Plain * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined a coalition of 13 other attorneys general in filing amicus briefs supporting three lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to authorize an oil and gas program that would maximize development of the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska. In th more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 24 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order No. 14248 from takin more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales, Following Call for Action * OAKLAND -Co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the City of New York today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's November 2025 call  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 24 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Secures Major Victory, Court Strikes Down Trump's March 2025 Elections Executive Order * Attorney General Charity Clark and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general today announced a victory after the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts granted the coalition's motion for a permanent injunction and blocked key provisions of Executive Order No. 14248 from taking effect. Issued by President T more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES COURT REVIEW OF MANUFACTURED SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT, CORRUPT USE OF LEGAL SYSTEM IN TRUMP v. IRS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to carefully scrutinize the parties' conduct and claimed settlement agreement in Trump v. IRS. In the brief, Raoul and the co more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 23 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Condemns Unprecedented Misuse of Legal System in Trump v. IRS * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida to scrutinize the parties' conduct and purported "settlement" agreement in Trump v. IRS. In January 2026, President Trump, his family, a more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 24 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Welcomes Shopify Ban on All E-Cigarette Sales Following Call for Action * Press Releases (Hartford, CT) -As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General William Tong today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, such as e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's Nove more PR

ORANGE, Connecticut, June 25 -- Avangrid, an energy company, issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * Avangrid to Build Battery Storage Project in Oregon, Invest in Local Childcare and Early Learning Shutler Energy Storage, a 41 MW/82 MWh battery storage project, will be located in Gilliam County, Oregon and support reliability across Avangrid's Pacific Northwest operations Avangrid will make annual donations totaling $110,000 to two Gilliam County nonprofit organizations supporting childhood education - GILLIAM COUNTY, more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news release: * * * Best of the Best Navy Exchanges Announced The Navy Exchange Service Command announced the winners of its 2025 Bingham Awards. Nine NEX locations from around the world were named the "Best of the Best" in performance in operations, customer service and community support. "Our Navy Exchange locations around the world work extremely hard all year to support our Navy and our warfighters," said retired Rear Adm. Robert J. Bianchi, Chief Executive Officer, NEXCOM. "NEXC more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Housing Package, with King Provisions, Passes Congress and Heads to President's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is celebrating Congressional passage of bipartisan housing legislation. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act will increase the nation's housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and help more Americans achieve homeownership. The bill passed the U.S. Senate by a resounding 85-5 vote before passin more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on Hannah Pingree Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Maine DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on Hannah Pingree securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Maine: "Congratulations to Hannah Pingree on becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Maine. A lifelong Mainer, Hannah is driven by her love for the state and will be a governor who brings people together  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement: * * * DGA Statement on Maine GOP Primary Results DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper released the following statement in response to Bobby Charles becoming the Republican nominee for governor in Maine: "Bobby Charles is too extreme, too anti-choice, and too out-of-touch to be Maine's next governor. Charles is running to end abortion rights, take away MaineCare, create economic chaos, and sell out Maine to Donald Trump. "Even Republicans hav more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * On Fourth Anniversary of Dobbs Decision that Overturned Roe v. Wade, Republican Senate Candidates' Anti-Choice Records Come Back to Haunt Them Today, on the fourth anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped women of the right to make their own health care decisions, Republican Senate candidates who enabled the ruling are facing scrutiny for their toxic, anti-choice records. more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 25 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 24, 2026: * * * Maine Will Soon Require Disclosure of AI-Generated Content in Campaign Advertising: Top Takeaways for Your Organization A new Maine law will soon target the use of political candidate deepfakes within public communications that require standard election disclosures. If your organization engages in public affairs, advocacy, issue campaigns, or political action committee (PAC) fundraising that references political candidates, you must more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Forthcoming study from UNE researchers evaluates impact of SNAP benefits during COVID-19 pandemic Deirdre Fleming Stires When COVID-19 hit, grocery store shelves emptied and economic uncertainty spread -- and for the nearly 42 million Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the federal government responded by temporarily boosting their benefits. Now, new research co-authored by a University of New England public h more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Directs Flags Lowered Statewide on Wednesday in Honor of Fallen Firefighter Wayne Woodbury * Funeral services for Woodbury will be held on Wednesday afternoon in Belfast Governor Janet Mills has directed that the United States and State of Maine flags be lowered statewide from sunrise to sunset on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, in honor of late Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, who died June 14 as a result of the explosion and fir more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, June 25 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on June 24, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ WELCOMES SHOPIFY BAN ON ALL E-CIGARETTE SALES, FOLLOWING CALL FOR ACTION As part of a bipartisan coalition of 25 attorneys general and the City of New York, Attorney General Lopez today welcomed Shopify's decision to ban the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, through its e-commerce platform. The decision is a direct response to the coalition's November 2025 call for stro more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Secretary of State issued the following statement: * * * Secretary of State Shenna Bellows statement on federal court striking down provisions of anti-voting Executive Order Secretary of State Shenna Bellows issued the following statement in response to Chief U.S. District Judge Denise Casper permanently enjoining provisions of a 2025 anti-voting Executive Order by President Trump. "Donald Trump continues to stack up loss after loss in court, and as we are now just days away from the 250th anniversary o more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Maine Service Fellows, Supported by Rep. Rielly, Expands to Hancock and Aroostook Counties The Maine Service Fellows (MSF), a program that was created through legislation sponsored by Rep. Morgan Rielly, D-Westbrook, is expanding its impact in rural Maine through one new placement in Hancock County and one in Aroostook County. The additional fellowships were made possible through funding authorized in LD 876, sponsored by Rep. Rielly. The MSF progr more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor: * * * Sen. Baldacci scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Joe Baldacci, D-Bangor, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Baldacci is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "I'm very grateful for th more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth: * * * Sen. Carney scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Anne Carney, D-Cape Elizabeth, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Carney is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "As Senate chai more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Jill C. Duson, D-Portland: * * * Sen. Duson scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Jill C. Duson, D-Portland, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Duson is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "Growing up, my family ha more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot: * * * Sen. Lawrence scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Mark Lawrence, D-Eliot, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Lawrence is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "Throughout my service as more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk: * * * Sen. Rafferty scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Joe Rafferty, D-Kennebunk, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Rafferty is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "I am proud to be a more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, June 25 -- The Maine Senate Democrats issued the following news on behalf of Maine State Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol: * * * Sen. Reny scores 100% on reproductive rights voting record in 132nd Legislature Sen. Cameron Reny, D-Bristol, earned a perfect score from Planned Parenthood Maine Action Fund for votes to protect reproductive rights and improve access to fundamental healthcare. Sen. Reny is one of 20 state senators to earn a perfect score for their voting record in the 132nd Legislature. "I am proud to receive a 100% s more PR

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 25 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Characterizing Earth's damping mechanisms Fourth-year PhD candidate Perrin Davidson studies the carbon cycle to understand how the planet responds to global disturbances. - Perrin Davidson is a scientist, a bluegrass banjo player, and -at his core -a builder. He spent his youth roaming around his family's farm just outside of Freeport, Maine, a small coastal community near Portland. Although the town is close enough to the cit more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Option Care to Pay $50,000 in EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit * Settles federal suit charging that provider of infusion therapy services failed to accommodate pregnant nurse NEW YORK -Option Care Enterprises, Inc., a Bannockburn, Illinois-based chain of infusion therapy services providers across the nation, will pay $50,000 and furnish other relief to settle a pregnancy discrimination lawsuit brought by the U.S. Equal Employme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla and Ossoff Introduce Federal Right to Vote Act * Bill would affirm all Americans' right to vote, protect voting access nationwide WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration, joined U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) and nine of their colleagues in reintroducing legislation to create the first-ever affirmative federal voting rights guarantee for all elig more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Peters, Schumer Lead Senate Democrats in Demanding USPS Abandon Plan to Carry Out Trump's Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail * Under draft rule USPS would not deliver mail ballots in states that resist Trump Administration's unlawful demands for voter lists WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Rules and Administration Committee and California's former Secretary of State, G more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Pingree Blasts Republicans, Trump for Being "All Talk" on Supporting US Shipbuilding * Today during the House Appropriations full committee markup of the FY2027 Defense funding bill, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) spoke out against Republicans' outrageous $1 trillion bill that, despite it's enormous price tag, fails to support American shipbuilding. In her opening remarks, Pingree contrasted the Trump Administrations' claims to support Am more PR

WASHINGTON, June 25 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Schiff Joins Padilla, Peters, Schumer in Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Carry Out President Trump's Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Gary Peters (D-Mich.), and Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) in demanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump's unconstitutional executive orde more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND DELIVER $14.3 MILLION IN FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR CLEAN-UP AT BROWNFIELD SITES ACROSS NEW YORK STATE * Senators Say Funding Will Be Used to Provide Technical Assistance And Resources To Help Communities Clean Up And Reuse Polluted and Contaminated Sites Fed Support Includes Millions From Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Schumer Led To Passage In Senate Schumer, Gillibrand: Cleanup And Reuse Of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Collins Calls for Leaders to Stand Against Rising Antisemitism in Remarks to Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations * Click HERE to watch and HERE to download b-roll from the event. Click HERE for a full-resolution image. WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks to the Union of Orthodox Jewish Congregations of America at their national leadership luncheon. During her speech, Senator Collins called for leaders to more PR

WASHINGTON, June 24 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Trump Buys Back Four More Offshore Wind Leases * Key Takeaways 1 The Trump administration is completing its third deal on offshore wind leases sold during the Biden administration, when lucrative subsidies were available to developers. 2 The administration will return $765 million to energy developer Invenergy, somewhat less than the cost of its four wind leases, to terminate them off the coasts of New York, California, and  more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE faculty member's 'orphaned' novel gets new chapter on storied literary holiday Alan Bennett A UNE faculty member's "orphaned" debut novel has found new life through both a new publisher and a symbolic home within literary circles around the world over. "Unwrap Your Candy," by Jesse Miller, M.F.A., associate teaching professor in the University of New England School of Arts and Humanities, was republished June 16 by LJMcD Communications, coinci more PR

BIDDEFORD, Maine, June 25 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * UNE student earns literary award for poem inspired by study abroad experience Alan Bennett University of New England student Cally Gudroe (Communications and Media Arts, '28) has been awarded the Mille Fontaines Best Literary Prize for her poem, "House of Green," published in Mille Fontaines (p. 46), the literary magazine of The American College of the Mediterranean in Aix-en-Provence, France. Gudroe wrote the poem while enrolled in a poetry course  more PR