OLYMPIA, Washington, June 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues over unlawful federal implementation of Medicaid work requirements * The federal administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements will make it even harder for people with challenging medical conditions to get the healthcare they need, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors argue in a new lawsuit filed today. "With this new rule, peo more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 30 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Medicaid Work Requirements Rule Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 26 states in filing a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The lawsuit challenges provisions of an interim final rule published by the U.S. Depar more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Federal Government Over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit challe more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 29 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Supplemental Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's New Funding Restrictions for Permanent Housing Projects * OAKLAND - As part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general and two governors, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a supplemental complaint challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Cont more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, June 30 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Slams Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees * OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 15 attorneys general in opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have a chilling effect on federal employ more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 29 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Over Unlawful Implementation Of Medicaid Work Requirements For Medically Frail Individuals * As part of a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a lawsuit over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, HR.1. Specifically, the lawsu more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Medicaid Coverage for Vulnerable New Yorkers * June 29, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 24 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over a new federal rule that threatens to take health care away from vulnerable Medicaid recipients. The rule, issued by the U.S. Department of Health and  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 29 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration for unlawful implementation of Medicaid work requirements for medically frail individuals * June 29, 2026 (DENVER) - As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors, Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act.  more PR

SALEM, Oregon, June 29 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals * AG Rayfield: "Eligible people will lose coverage despite doing nothing wrong." Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced a lawsuit today over the Trump Administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements that would strip healthcare access from thousands of Oregonians and cr more PR

WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on June 29, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Unemployment rates were lower in 6 states over the year ended May 2026 South Dakota had the lowest jobless rate in May 2026, 2.1 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.1 percent, followed by California, 5.3 percent. In total, 18 states had unemployment rates lower than the U.S. figure of 4.3 percent, 7 states and the District had higher rates, and  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Condemns Supreme Court Decision Undermining Independence of Consumer Protection Agencies * [WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today released the below statement following the Supreme Court's decision allowing President Donald Trump to fire commissioners of the independent Federal Trade Commission (FTC): "President Trump fired Commissioners Slaughter and Bedoya because they had the tenacity to fight mo more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal Demands Documents From DOJ & Participants in Potential Corrupt Clemency Scheme Following a report by the New York Times that the Trump Administration's political appointees may have interfered in a Department of Justice investigation into a potentially corrupt clemency scheme, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ranking Member of the Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, wro more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * One Alum's Journey to a Career in Gun Violence Prevention * Emma Cornell, MPH'22, was a college student home for break in a small town in Connecticut when the Sandy Hook school shooting happened in nearby Newtown. As a volunteer EMT, she knew several colleagues who responded to the shooting and saw the impact of vicarious trauma on first responders and the community more broadly. In searching for ways to make sense of that terrible day, more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 30 (TNSrpt) -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * DEEP Implementing Improvements to the Natural Diversity Database Program Based on Recent Study Seeks Public Comment on Best Action Steps for Program Improvement - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) announced its intention to pursue a major mapping modernization initiative to improve the state's Natural Diversity Data Base (NDDB) program. The NDDB program  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * DeLauro Leads 50+ Catholic House Democrats in Statement of Principles on Cost of Living * "[It] is our shared responsibility to build an economy rooted in dignity, fairness, solidarity, and the common good..." Today, Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) led 54 Catholic House Democrats in a statement of principles outlining their shared values as Catholic Members of Congress and how that informs their work in the House of Representatives, spe more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, June 29 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * From Geneva to Strasbourg: exploring international law and global governance in action This Spring-into-Summer course, titled Geneva International Law and Governance, examined the intricacies of international law for four months before moving beyond the classroom. In Geneva, with a more global focus, the students visited international organizations, such as the World Trade Organization and the International Labour Organization, and non-governmental organiza more PR

DENVER, Colorado, June 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Education Commission of the States issued the following report on June 25, 2026 by Chris Duncombe and Katja Krieger entitled "Funding Special Education Services." Here is the executive summary: * * * The number and percentage of students receiving special education services in schools has increased over the past two and half decades, and this trend has continued in recent years even as overall student enrollment has declined. Common explanations for the increasing enrollment point to improvements id more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Films' 'The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca' is now streaming on Disney+ and premieres on ESPN July 3 The day Diego returned to the Azteca - Trailer  - The Day Diego Returned to the Azteca, a new ESPN Films documentary revisiting Diego Armando Maradona's only return to Estadio Azteca in 2000, 14 years after leading Argentina to its historic World Cup win, is now streaming on Disney+ in the U.S. and in select i more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN to provide extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League beginning July 9 * Championship Game set for July 19 on ESPN * NBA Today live from Las Vegas - ESPN platforms will present extensive coverage of the 2026 NBA Summer League, featuring all 30 NBA teams in action from the Thomas & Mack Center and The Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. The 11-day event begins Thursday, July 9, a more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Activates Extreme Hot Weather Protocol From Tuesday Through Sunday * Cooling Centers Will Open and Can be Located by Visiting www.211ct.org or Calling 2-1-1 (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that as a long-duration heat wave is expected to impact Connecticut, he is ordering the state's Extreme Hot Weather Protocol to be activated effective at 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, and remaining in e more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 29 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Connecticut Partnering in RAISE US Initiative To Support Job Growth in the New Tech Economy * (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that Connecticut is one of several states partnering with RAISE US, a newly launched nonprofit organization that is bringing together states, employers, workers, and educators to build a workforce infrastructure that supports and trains workers to thrive in the mode more PR

MIAMI, Florida, June 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Nuclear Energy Capabilities, Adds NRC Counsel Adam Gendelman * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP strengthened its Energy & Natural Resources Practice with the addition of Adam Gendelman, who worked for more than 15 years at the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) before joining the firm. He joins Greenberg Traurig's Washington, D.C., office as a shareholder, a more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Blumenthal on Weak House KIDS Act: It's Not Just Insulting; It is Absolutely Dangerous On Friday, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), author of the Senate Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), and U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) Ranking Member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, were joined by families who have suffered devastating losses due to their children's use of social media in a virtual press confer more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * John Langford '14 to Join Yale Law School Faculty Dean Cristina M. Rodriguez '00 has announced that John Langford '14 will join the Yale Law School faculty as clinical associate professor of law on July 1. Langford has been a visiting clinical associate professor of law at Yale Law School during the 2025-26 academic year and was counsel at Protect Democracy from 2019 to 2024. As a nationally esteemed lawyer at Protect Democracy, he focused primarily on issu more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Statement on the KIDS Act * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on tonight's House vote on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act. "For too long, Big Tech has chosen to place profits before the health and safety of children," said Larson. "We have all seen the harm social media algorithms pose - pushing violent, inappropriate, and disturbing content toward children, keeping  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Blumenthal Rally Community Leaders and Advocates to Demand Release of West Hartford Restaurateur from ICE Custody * West Hartford, CT - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) gathered with Senator Richard Blumenthal, community leaders, and advocates outside West Hartford Town Hall with local resident Emir Cecunjanin to demand the release of his father Seyo from ICE custody. Last week, Seyo Cecunjanin, a resident and small business owner more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Opposes Trump Administration's Proposed Non-Disclosure Agreement for Federal Employees Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate comment letter by 16 attorneys general opposing the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) proposed a government-wide Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) that would silence federal civil servants. The proposed NDA would have a chilling effec more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful Implementation of Medicaid Work Requirements for Medically Frail Individuals Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit over the Trump administration's unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Bill Act. Specifically, the lawsuit cha more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr. return to ESPN Radio to host 'The Golics' * UnSportsmanLike, The Rich Eisen Show, Freddie & Harry, Amber & Ian and GameNight continue to round out ESPN Radio's weekday programming  - ESPN Radio's new weekday lineup debuts Monday, August 3, highlighted by the return of Mike Golic Sr. and Mike Golic Jr., who will co-host The Golics, a new morning show from 10 a.m.-noon ET. As part of  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Meet the Press: The Democratic Party Should Be a Big Tent Party Focused On Common Good Capitalism * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on Sunday joined Meet the Press with Ryan Nobles to discuss the future of the Democratic Party. Murphy argued voters want the party to be bolder in taking on concentrated corporate power and creating a "common good capitalism" that restores power to workers. Murphy contended that T more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Trump v. Slaughter * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court's ruling in Trump v. Slaughter: "The Supreme Court has become a willing partner in President Trump's authoritarian power grab. First, they granted Trump blanket immunity from any crimes he commits in office, and now they've given him complete control over our  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democratic Caucus In Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule To Carry Out President Trump's Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote By Mail U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) joined the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding the United States Postal Service (USPS) abandon its proposed rule to implement President Trump's unconstitutional executive order to restrict  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy, Blumenthal Join Senate Democrats In Opposing Republican Plan to Cut Disabled Veterans' Benefits * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn. ) joined 45 of their Senate Democratic colleagues in opposing cuts to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits for disabled veterans who suffer from sleep apnea and tinnitus, as proposed by a draft VA rule and the Take Care of America's Veterans Act.  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest set for July 4 on ABC, ESPN Networks * Simulcast coverage of the men's contest begins at 12:30 p.m. ET on ABC as part of its Disney Celebrates America initiative  * No. 1 overall eater Joey Chestnut looking for back-to-back wins; top-ranked female Miki Sudo looks for a fifth-straight Mustard Belt - The Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is nearing its annual return to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * NextEra-Dominion Merger Designed to Cash In on Broken Utility Regulation, New Economic Liberties Analysis Finds * Washington, D.C. -As NextEra Energy pursues its $67 billion proposed acquisition of Dominion Energy, the American Economic Liberties Project released a new analysis arguing that Americans are being sold a massive utility monopoly on the promise of AI demand that may never materialize. The deal more PR

NEW YORK, June 29 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news: * * * Preparing for a Transformative Experience: Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute * Among the 18 speakers at Columbia Law School's Weil, Gotshal & Manges Judicial Clerkship Training Institute, the verdict was unanimous: A judicial clerkship is a privilege and an unparalleled opportunity for lawyers in the early years of their careers to play an indispensable role in ensuring the administration of justice within federal a more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Professor Abbe R. Gluck's Scholarship Cited in Three Supreme Court Cases this Term Scholarship authored by Alfred M. Rankin Professor of Law Abbe R. Gluck '00 was cited in three Supreme Court opinions this term, including in one opinion by both the majority and the dissent. In the recent U.S. Supreme Court case FS Credit Opportunities Corp. v. Saba Capital Master Fund, which considered whether private parties have a right to sue for recission of contracts t more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, June 30 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration for unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration for its unlawful implementation of new Medicaid work requirements included in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Specifically, the more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, with 10 co-signers issued the following letter to President Trump: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 10, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 Mr. President: Last week, you announced that you were appointing Bill Pulte-the Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency and the chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac-as t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, and Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, vice chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence on Intelligence, issued the following letter to the National Intelligence Acting Director William J. Pulte: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 22, 2026 The Honorable William J. Pulte Acting Director of National Intelligence 1500 Tysons McLean Drive McLean, VA 22102 Dear Acting Director Pulte: We wri more PR

WESTPORT, Connecticut, June 30 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Venezuela Earthquakes: "Fear, stress, and overwhelming sadness are everywhere" as children pulled from rubble with tens of thousands still missing CARACAS - Save the Children today expressed serious concerns for children living on the streets and in informal tented camps in Venezuela, underscoring the urgent need f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * SEC Network Takeover hands over the reins to SEC squads, July 3-18 * For the 12th consecutive summer, the SEC Network Takeover returns to SEC Network, presenting all 16 Southeastern Conference schools a dedicated day of network programming. Beginning Friday, July 3, each school takes center stage as they team up with SECN to feature an entire day filled with the greatest moments from the past year, including NCAA Ch more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Announces Recipients of 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award * The Provost's Office has announced the recipients of the 2026 Provost's Outstanding Service Award, recognizing faculty and staff members whose sustained contributions have strengthened the University of Connecticut and advanced its mission of service to the state and beyond. While teaching and research are often the most visible aspects of university life, service is what h more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Foundation CEO Amy Yancey to depart this summer * Dear Husky Nation, I hope everyone is enjoying a wonderful summer! When I became UConn's President, I made a commitment to undertake a significant fundraising effort with the goal of raising $1.5 billion for our university. Last year, we launched the "Because of UConn" campaign, and we have thus far raised over $900 million toward that goal. This would not have been possible without the more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Law Dean Eboni S. Nelson Receives Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award * Dean Eboni S. Nelson has received the Edwin Archer Randolph Diversity Award from the Lawyers Collaborative for Diversity. The statewide award, named for the first lawyer of color admitted to the Connecticut Bar, honors individuals who champion diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Nelson was recognized as a visionary and strategic leader who is committ more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Soft Sensor for Knees Under Pressure * A biodegradable pressure sensor could help people with knee injuries exercise and heal faster, University of Connecticut researchers report in the 26 June issue of Science Advances. The knee can take a great deal of abuse, thanks to the cartilage that cushions it. But if it's not moved and exercised enough, the knee stiffens and has poor blood flow. The cartilage can degrade or tear, worsening any more PR

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Leads Bill to Combat Consolidation in the Dairy Industry, Ensure Fair Prices for Family Dairy Farms * The Milk from Family Dairies Act establishes a new Dairy Market Stabilization Program WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy, Poultry, and Food Safety, and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) this week led the introduction of the Milk from Family Dairies Act, leg more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 29 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Working For a Resilient Future for All * There has never been a more pressing need to develop sustainable, equitable, reliable, and accessible energy, protect ecosystems and environmental health, and mitigate natural hazards. UConn's Institute of the Environment and Energy (IoEE) is up to the task. The IoEE includes faculty from 10 UConn schools and colleges. Over the last six years, researchers affiliated with the Institute have generated almos more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, June 29 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Students Travel to South American Law Schools for Linkage Program In May 2026, Yale Law School sent nine students to Argentina and Chile to take part in the Owen M. Fiss Latin American Linkage exchange program. Four more students will travel to Brazil in August for similar program organized by our partner schools in Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo. Meena Venkataramanan, Sarah Kwon, Siri Danielson, and Natasha Markov-Riss (all first-year students) spent three w more PR