LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Challenges Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act * LANSING -Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would make health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for millions  more PR

MAYS LANDING, New Jersey, Aug. 3 -- Atlantic Cape Community College posted the following news: * * * Atlantic Cape Art Gallery Hosting "Shelter Stories" Exhibit Through September 17 * MAYS LANDING - Atlantic Cape Community College's Art Gallery is hosting Shelter Stories, an exhibit featuring the inspired creative works of numerous local artists depicting shelter and rescue animals, who are patiently waiting for a loving family to call their own and those who fortunately have found their forever home as well. This exhibit runs from August  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Over Latest Attempt to Weaponize Personal Sensitive Data of Californians * Trump Administration is attempting to disclose troves of data about Californians receiving financial assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to DHS and other agencies OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, co-leading a multistate coalition, filed a lawsuit challenging the Trum more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Announces $358,000 Settlement in Principle With Generic Drug Maker Sandoz * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced a nationwide $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, reduce competition, and unreasonably restrain trade with regard to n more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Vulnerable New Yorkers' Personal Information * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporar more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 3 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Drug Prices and Limit Competition * Attorney General JB McCuskey today announced a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. The action is to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, red more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to res more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Condemns Detainee Death in ICE Custody, Reaffirms Yearslong Call for Delaney Hall's Permanent Closure * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) released the following statement after Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, died on Saturday, August 1, while held at Delaney Hall: "I unequivocally condemn the death of yet another immigrant at Delaney Hall. It is unacceptable that people continue to die on ICE's watch. My thoughts are with his family and all who lov more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Statement on Republican Farm Bill Text * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, issued the following statement in response to the Farm Bill text released by Senate Republicans: "The Republican Farm Bill released on Friday fails to meet the moment of crisis facing America's farmers and families. Democrats should remain united and only support a Farm Bill t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Sen. Cory Booker, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Booker Urges Judiciary Republicans to Reject Todd Blanche's Attorney General Nomination, Citing Extensive Record of Misconduct * U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, sent a letter to Chairman Chuck Grassley urging Republican colleagues to oppose Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General. Booker more PR

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Appoints Anna Novoseletsky as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary * FLORHAM PARK, N.J.--Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, today announced the appointment of Anna Novoseletsky as Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. In this role, Novoseletsky will lead more PR

PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Educational Testing Service issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * ETS Launches Praxis Foundations, a Next-Generation Solutions Suite for Educator Readiness ETS announced today the launch of Praxis Foundations, a next-generation educator readiness solutions suite that expands how educator preparation programs and school districts understand and support teachers. Praxis Foundations offers early insights into the academic readiness, professional dispositions, durable skills and AI literacy of more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following information collection: * * * In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, FMCSA announces its plan to submit the Information Collection Request (ICR) described below to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval and invites public comment. The Agency's final rule titled "Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse" (Clearinghouse), published in the Federal Regi more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, Aug. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Future Nurses Gain Hands-On Experience at UConn * For the first time, the University of Connecticut Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing's Early Introduction to the Nursing Profession (EINP) Summer Program was included as part of UConn's Pre-College Summer programming, expanding opportunities for high school students to explore nursing through hands-on learning, simulation activities, and real-world healthcare experiences. The EINP program began fou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-729) on the PBM Kickback Prohibition Act (H.R. 7895). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on July 2, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 7895, PBM Kickback Prohibition Act, is to prohibit payments from PBMs to brokers and consultants that help employers design group health plans and select service providers for those plans. Committee Action 119TH CONGRESS Second Session--Hearing On April 22, 2026, the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Record 25 Denaturalization Cases Against Naturalized Criminals Including Attempted Murderers, Spousal Abusers, and Child Sex Offenders 25 complaints filed since July 20, 2026, mark largest denaturalization effort ever - The Department of Justice announced today that it filed denaturalization actions in various U.S. district courts against 25 individuals accused of serious offenses -- including attempted fir more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- Rep. Thomas Kean Jr., R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Kean Hosts Federal Transit Administration at Westfield Train Station alongside NJ Transit Leadership * (August 3, 2026) WESTFIELD, NJ - Last Wednesday, Congressman Tom Kean, Jr. (NJ-07) toured the Westfield Train Station alongside leadership from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) and New Jersey Transit. Building upon his work in the New Jersey Senate, Congressman Kean has continued to advocate for a one-seat ride for commuters on the R more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 Federal Transit Administration Office of Budget and Policy 1200 New Jersey Avenue S.E. Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. FTA-2026-0232, Request for Information on Family Friendly Transit Dear Federal Transit Administration: The Rock Island County Metropolitan Mass Transit District, known as MetroLINK, appreciates the opportunity to provide comments r more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31, 2026 Mr. Edward Strocko Acting Director, Bureau of Transportation Statistics c/o Docket Management Facility U.S. Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, West Building Ground Floor, Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590-0001 Re: Request for Information - Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics; Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 31st, 2026 Edward Strocko, Acting Director Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE Washington, DC 20590 Submitted electronically at http://www.regulations.gov Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387, Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Dear Director Strocko: The Natural Resources Defense Council  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. July 30, 2026 Edward Strocko U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Ave. SE Washington, DC 20590 Re: Docket No. DOT-OST-2026-1387, Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Dear Mr. Strocko: The Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) appreciates the opportunity to respon more ST

GALLOWAY, New Jersey, Aug. 3 -- Stockton University posted the following news: * * * New State Grant Supports Climate Change Education * Galloway, N.J. -Stockton University will continue to provide K-12 teachers free climate change instruction thanks to a $650,000 grant from the New Jersey Department of Education. This is the third year the university's Southern Regional Institute and Educational Technology Training Center (SRI & ETTC) received funding from the state to support climate change education for a total award of $1.9 million. T more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Aug. 3 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Defines the Trusted Record for AI-Enabled Public Safety at APCO 2026 * #New NiCE Witness AI governance solution extends the trusted record to AI-assisted decisions, delivering independent, end-to-end transparency across the emergency incident lifecycle Hoboken, N.J., August 3, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced a new standard for AI accountability, extending its long-standi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Transportation Safety Board Office of the Chairwoman Washington, DC 20594 July 30, 2026 Docket Management US Department of Transportation 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE West Building Room W12-140 Washington, DC 20590 Attention: Docket No. NHTSA-2026-1156 Dear Sir or Madam: The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has reviewed the National Highway Traf more ST

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Demands Editors of Journal Defend 'Concern' About 2020 Vaccine Study In a letter to the editors of Sage Open Medicine, U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked the editors to explain why they are now questioning a peer-reviewed study comparing health outcomes between vaccinated and unvaccinated children. Th more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * RFK Jr. Lets Loose on CNN, Sportscaster Apologizes for Vilifying Unvaccinated -- Is a COVID Reckoning on the Horizon? Last week's release of Dr. Anthony Fauci's diaries and Fauci's refusal to answer questions about his COVID-19 failed policies triggered a cascade of mainstream media coverage -- including a public apology fr more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 3 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan-Virtua SOM and Virtua Health earn Joint Accreditation with Commendation * Recognition places the partnership among an elite group of organizations advancing interprofessional continuing education nationwide Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine (SOM) and Virtua Health have earned Joint Accreditation with Commendation as a provider of continuing education, a distinction that recognizes excellence in interprofessional education and collaboration.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. S&P Global Darlene Bright 55 Water Street New York, NY 10041 Global Head of Government Affairs and Public Policy darlene.bright@spglobal.com July 31, 2026 Mr. Edward Strocko Acting Director US Bureau of Transportation Statistics 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE Washington, DC 20590 RE: DOT-OST-2026-1387 Dear Acting Director Strocko: S&P Global appreciates the oppor more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Steil, Jordan, Lee, and Van Drew Demand Answers from New Jersey Officials After Admitting 6,600 Non-Citizens were Added to State's Voter Rolls Today, Committee on House Administration (CHA) Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), CHA Vice Chair Laurel Lee (FL-15), and Rep. Jefferson Van Drew (NJ-02) sent a letter to New Jersey's chief electi more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Sun Chemical, a member of DIC Group, issued the following news on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Sun Chemical to showcase corrugated printing portfolio at ACCCSA 2026 Guatemala City, Guatemala - Sun Chemical will showcase its corrugated printing portfolio under the theme "Experience Transformation" at the 44th Convencion & Exposicion Internacional - ACCCSA 2026, taking place August 25 - 27, 2026, at The Westin Camino Real Hotel in Guatemala City, Guatemala. At booth #67, Street D, Sun Chemical will showcase its contin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Bureau of Transportation Statistics [DOT-OST-2026-1387]: Request for Information: Shaping the Future of the Bureau of Transportation Statistics Comments of The Tioga Group, Inc., and Hackett Associates, LLC Contacts: Daniel Smith, Tioga Principal (dsmith@tiogagroup.com) Jeffrey Smith, Tioga Research Associate (jsmith@tiogagroup.com) The Tioga Group, Inc. 288 Rheem Bl more ST

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news on Aug. 2, 2026: * * * Verisk Estimates Insured Losses from Kumamoto Earthquake in Japan Will Range Between JPY 220 Billion (~USD 1.4 Billion) and JPY 340 Billion (~USD 2.1 Billion) Estimate captures insured property losses from ground shaking and liquefaction and are before any recoveries under Japan's earthquake insurance program BOSTON - The Catastrophe and Risk Solutions group at Verisk (Nasdaq: VRSK), a leading strategic data  more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington joins federal lawsuit to protect residents' personal information * The federal government is seeking to illegally use the sensitive private information of tens of thousands of Washingtonians receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) benefits. Washington and a multistate coalition have filed a new lawsuit to protect residents from this unlawful abuse of sensitive personal information. TANF is one of  more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 4 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * What's in the dust? UVA study finds hidden metals in city streets By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu If you're in an urban area with strong winds, chances are you are breathing in more than just a little dust. You could be exposed to metals from cars, construction sites or pesticides used decades ago. In a new study published in the Environmental Science and Pollution Research journal, University of Virginia researchers  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Wyden and Pallone Denounce Trump Disenrollment Scheme As the Trump Administration Continues to Implement Their Big, Ugly Bill, Bicameral Health Care Leaders Call for Halt to New Red Tape Requirements That Will Lead to Massive Coverage Losses - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden, D-Ore., and House Energy and Commerce Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr., D more PR