OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs * In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countries more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined 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 Temporary  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together acc more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $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 pr more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined 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 (PDF) of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families ( more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to impose tariffs on more than 80 countri more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information * #AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. The lawsuit was joined by a coalition of 23 other st more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * 10 Teams Seeking Top Prize in Ag Innovation Challenge Ten innovative startups focused on solving agriculture's greatest challenges are seeking the top prize of $100,000 in the 2027 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge. The American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is proud to promote rural entrepreneurship and agriculture innovation through the Challenge. "Farmers and ranchers count on innovation to produce the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The American Geophysical Union issued the following news release: * * * Rising seas are swallowing the vast majority of US coastal wetlands The first national-level assessment of coastal wetland submergence shows most of them may still be able to migrate inland, highlighting the need for strategic coastal management - Along the three coasts of the contiguous United States, a silent race unfolds. Fueled by climate change, sea levels rise faster than at any time in recent geologic history. Meanwhile, coastal we more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with San more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs * Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. Court of Int more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Supports Lawsuit Challenging IRS Sharing of Taxpayer Data with ICE * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a multistate coalition, filed an amicus brief yesterday opposing the sharing of personal sensitive taxpayer information by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Last year, the Community Economic Development Center of Southeastern Massach more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for 99.4% of all U.S. impor more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined 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 Temporary Assistance for Needy Familie more PR

SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs * #Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him. Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against Trump's att more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $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 man more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * August 3, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries that will raise costs for consumers and businesse more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy * RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that Sandoz worked with competitors for years to illeg more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs * Tuesday, August 4, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80 countries that together account for nearly all U.S more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $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  more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with 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 more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs * Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries that together account for more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS * Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION * Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information o more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs * Press Releases Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information * Press Releases AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data (Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined 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  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Minneapolis Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Midwest Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 1.7 percent in the Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN-WI Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that one year ago, Minneapolis experienced an annual  more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * CDHL announces $17 million expansion & modernization project * Project is a joint venture between Sanford Bismarck and CHI St. Alexius Health BISMARCK, N.D. - Central Dakota Hospital Laundry (CDHL), a trusted provider of healthcare laundry and linen services throughout central and western North Dakota, has begun a $17 million expansion and modernization project designed to increase capacity, improve efficiency and support th more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 4 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City posted the following news release: * * * Center for Agriculture and the Economy at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City Launches Agricultural Advisory Council * Aug. 4, 2026 CONTACT: Abbey Schieffer, Erin Redemske KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI - As part of its Center for Agriculture and the Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City has established an Agricultural Advisory Council. The Agricultural Advisory Council will offer insights into emerging economic trends  more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, Aug. 4 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on Aug. 3, 2026, by economist John Phelan: * * * KSTP investigation finds that 80% of convicted fraudsters may end up with no felonies on their records The rampant fraud that has plagued Minnesota under Gov. Walz, Lt. Gen. Flanagan, and Attorney General Ellison is a major issue in the state. Ellison, in particular, has been keen to defend his record on the is more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard saves 13 lives, terminates illegal charter across Great Lakes over weekend * CLEVELAND -Coast Guard Great Lakes District crews responded to 23 search and rescue cases, assisting 24 people and saving 13 lives throughout the Great Lakes region over the weekend. Notable cases from the weekend include: * Coast Guard Station Marblehead: Crewmembers medevaced a 38-year-old man experiencing a medical emergency on Sou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending date more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be moved from one time zone to another: by regulation o more PR

DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit 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 hea more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Dickinson welcomes two providers * DICKINSON, N.D. -Sanford Health in Dickinson has expanded its internal medicine team with one new provider and another familiar face The two providers offer internal medicine services to adults at the Sanford West Dickinson Clinic, from routine checkups to treatment for a wide range of health concerns and conditions. Ann Coates, PA-C, provides comprehensive health evaluations, chronic dise more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release: * * * Experienced Private Wealth Practice with More Than $370 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial to Expand Planning Capabilities and Enhance Client Experience Steinmetz Jackson Wealth Management Group joins the branch channel of Ameriprise from Janney Montgomery Scott - Steinmetz Jackson Wealth Management Group, a private wealth advisory practice, recently joined  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 5 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 4, 2026, by Brad Boswell, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, counsel F. Brooke Dunn, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners Cindy Irani and A. Scott Chinn: * * * Indiana Suspends Statutory Supplier Diversity Programs What Indiana's suspension of M/WBE preferences means for public procurement, State of Indiana contractors, and Indiana-funded organizations and municipalities At a Glance * Indiana Executi more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs * Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and businesses nationwide. "President Trump's illegal ta more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- CenterPoint Energy posted the following news release: * * * Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative (GHRI) Historic Milestone: CenterPoint Energy Completes 500 Miles of Strategic Power Line Hardening Miles of CenterPoint hardened power lines greater than the distance from Houston to Midland Suite of GHRI resiliency actions includes installing stronger, storm-resilient poles and automation devices, undergrounding power lines and clearing high-risk vegetation across Greater Houston - HOUSTON - A more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release: * * * Highlights from the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting * OKLAHOMA CITY - Newly elected NGA Chair Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and outgoing NGA Chair Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt closed out the 2026 NGA Summer Meeting Saturday by highlighting the major priorities, policies and initiatives that will guide NGA's work in the coming year. Moore Elected National Governors Association Chair, Launches "Service United" Campai more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * The Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes Division Expands Northeast Strike Force to Philadelphia to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes, Provide Full-Spectrum Accountability - The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) announced a major investment in combatting Medicaid fraud through a significant expansion of the Division's Northeast Health Care Fraud Strike Fo more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allega more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 31 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Walz Appoints Luke Godzala and Laura Welle to Fill Seventh Judicial District Vacancies Governor Tim Walz today announced the appointments of Luke Godzala and Laura Welle as District Court Judges in Minnesota's Seventh Judicial District. Godzala will replace the Honorable William J. Cashman and will be chambered in St. Cloud in Stearns County, and Welle will replace the Honorable Gail T. Kulick and be chambered in Milaca in Mille Lacs more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Minnesota Office of the Governor issued the following news release: * * * Governor's Office Announces Appointments The Office of the Governor today announced the following appointments to the African American Health State Advisory Council, Board of Architecture, Engineering, Land Surveying, Landscape Architecture, Geoscience, and Interior Design, Governor's Advisory Council on Opioids, Substance Use, and Addiction, Advisory Task Force on Governance and Financing of Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., Governo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Moolenaar: Trump Admin Shines Light on CCP-Linked Funding on U.S. Campuses The U.S. Department of Education recently released new data at foreignfundinghighered.gov showing the scale and scope of foreign influence in U.S. higher education. This action builds on the Trump Administration's broader efforts to strengthe more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- The North Carolina Republican Party issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Roy Cooper Joins Elizabeth Warren's Socialist Hall of Fame Tour in Raleigh Today, Roy Cooper is campaigning alongside radical socialist Elizabeth Warren in Raleigh. As Warren completes her Socialist Hall of Fame tour across the country, endorsing the most radical candidates in each race, it comes as no surprise that she would come to visit her good friend Roy Cooper. Just as a reminder of other radical socialists E more PR

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running conspiracies to inflate prices, reduce competition, and more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. (Sandoz)  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 8 more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined 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  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 5 (TNSjou) -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news: * * * Neha Jain: A Global Career in International Law From law school in India to a Rhodes Scholarship in Oxford, from fellowships in South Africa and Germany to faculty positions at University of Minnesota Law School and the European University Institute, to her current permanent visiting professorship at the University of Copenhagen, Professor Neha Jain arrived at Northwestern University in 2023 with a career spanning  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Phoenix Racing finishes 3rd among U.S. teams in cross-country solar race debut * Phoenix Racing crossed the finish line to place third among U.S. teams and sixth overall in its debut at the biennial Electrek American Solar Challenge on Saturday, Aug. 1. The Florida Polytechnic University team finished the eight-day, 1,500-mile cross-country race just behind the University of Washington and Stanford University, the only two American programs more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. Today's lawsuit challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on  more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of families receiving Temporary Assistan more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrep) -- 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, with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026, with Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee: * * * Republican Health Care Cuts Continue to Devastate American Families June Tally of Layoffs, Closures, and Harms to the American Health Care System Reveals Looming Crisis Following Republicans' Cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act - Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden,  more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc. South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $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 pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senator King Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Fight Mosquito-Borne Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) is introducing bipartisan legislation to strengthen the fight against mosquito and other vector-borne diseases (VBD). The Strengthening Mosquito Abatement for Safety and Health (SMASH) 2.0 Act would reauthorize funding for federal mosquito control and public health response efforts as well as improve preparedness and respons more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 4 -- St. Catherine University posted the following news: * * * St. Kate's renews accreditation from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board * St. Catherine University's education unit has renewed its accreditation from the Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB), earning continued approval through 2032, and reinforcing the university's commitment to preparing highly qualified classroom educators. "This continuing approval reflects the strength of our programs more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release: * * * U.S. News & World Report Announces 2026-2027 Best Hospitals, Introducing Regional Specialty Rankings to Help Patients Find Complex Care Close to Home * Summary * 505 Best Regional Hospitals recognized across 49 states and Washington, D.C., for superior clinical outcomes. * Four new regional specialty rankings introduced in Cancer; Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery; Orthopedics; a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith's Statement on Leaked Audio Confirming Attorney General Nominee Todd Blanche Plans to Restrict Medication Abortion Access Nationwide, Including in States with Abortion Protections * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-MN) released the following statement after breaking news from POLITICO that Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche is working with federal agencies "so that the Dobbs decision becomes permanent in every  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 4 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Vermont Joins Bipartisan Coalition of Privacy Regulators to Strengthen Data Privacy Efforts * Attorney General Charity Clark today announced that Vermont has joined the Consortium of Privacy Regulators, a bipartisan coalition of state privacy regulators and attorneys general partnering to implement and enforce consumer privacy laws across the country. The consortium was created so participating states can share expertise, resources more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy hydro facilities experiencing extremely low water levels * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (Aug. 4, 2026) - Residents, property owners and people enjoying lakes and rivers across Xcel Energy's northern Wisconsin river systems may notice much lower water levels than normal this summer. An extended stretch of hot, dry weather and below-average rainfall has reduced the amount of water flowing into reservoirs and rivers throughout the water more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 4 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy invites volunteers to its 16th annual Day of Service * MINNEAPOLIS (Aug. 4, 2026) -Xcel Energy invites the public to join employees and their friends and families on Thursday, Sept. 10 through Saturday, Sept. 12 for its 16th annual Day of Service, an opportunity to give back to their communities. Volunteers can sign up now for one of more than 40 nonprofit projects in Minnesota. Many are based in the Twin Cities metro ar more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 3 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy kicks off construction on key southwest Minnesota energy projects * GARVIN, Minn. (Aug. 3, 2026) -Xcel Energy broke ground on two major infrastructure projects that will help deliver reliable, affordable electricity to customers across the Upper Midwest while supporting Minnesota's transition to a cleaner energy future. The projects, the Minnesota Energy Connection transmission line and Lyon County Generating Station, a more PR