LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 15 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces $45 Million Multistate Settlement with Block, Inc.; Arkansas to Receive $453,754 * Griffin: 'Protecting consumers is a key priority for this office, and I am pleased with the outcome of this case' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a $45 million settlement with Block, Inc., the company that operates the popular mobile payment platform Cash App: more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 17 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Gurdon Man for Abuse of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Those who depend on caregivers deserve to be treated with dignity and respect, and my office will pursue those who abuse our vulnerable population' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Gurdon man for abuse of a vulnerable person: "On July 13, Sam Bell, 22, of Gurd more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 16 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Siloam Springs Woman for Exploitation of a Vulnerable Person * Griffin: 'Serving as a trustee is a position of trust, and my office will continue to investigate and prosecute those who abuse that trust and exploit vulnerable Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the arrest of a Siloam Springs woman for exploitation of a vulner more PR

WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45210) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Farm Bills: Major Legislative Actions, 1965-2026" by agricultural policy specialist Jim Monke. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The farm bill provides an opportunity for Congress to address agricultural and food issues comprehensively about every five years. Over time, farm bills have tended to become more complicated and politically sensitive. As a result, the timeline for reauthorization has become less  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49028) on July 10, 2026, entitled "Fixing Emergency Management for Americans Act of 2025 - Context, Overview, Summary of Provisions" by Erica A. Lee emergency management and disaster recovery specialist Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which leads federal emergency management and disaster relief efforts, has recently been subject to numerous calls for reform. For years, state and local governm more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by Director and senior fellow Peter Rough and nonresident senior fellow Ulrich Speck, both of the Center on Europe and Eurasia, to the Washington Post: * * * Why Poland Belongs in the G-20 Trump's Miami summit is the perfect moment to elevate Warsaw. - President George W. Bush convened the first Group of 20 leaders' summit to tackle the 2008 global fina more PR

SAINT LEO, Florida, July 16 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news: * * * Saint Leo University Welcomes Seven New Trustees New trustees bring diverse expertise to support Saint Leo University's strategic growth, mission Tags: Catholic Core Values Innovation Office of the President Saint Leo University Board of Trustees - Saint Leo University announced the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Trustees, with their terms beginning July 1. The new trustees are Pete Biscardi '70, Laurie Koblegard, Georg Olowson, Felix St more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on July 16, 2026, at the second day of hearings on Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general: * * * Yesterday, we heard hours of testimony by Mr. Blanche addressing questions posed by members of this Committee. Mr. Blanche's responses exhibited his extensive legal, prosecutorial and leadership qualities. He's well qualified to serve as our nation's chief law enforcement officer. Today, we'll hear fr more PR