RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms - Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of which Virginia will receive a gua more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The District will receive at least $90,395, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by placing aliens over citizens in clear defiance of  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tulsa College of Law posted the following news: * * * Fall 2026: Future attorneys from 19 states join UTulsa Law * This fall, 120 new students joined The University of Tulsa's College of Law, the largest incoming class since the COVID-19 pandemic. They bring with them a wide range of experiences, perspectives and professional backgrounds as they begin their legal education. Including students who committed to begin in spring 2026, the incoming class totals 139 students from New York to Californ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to the procedures set forth in Section 63.71 of the Com more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * New H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates Up in Air as Court Orders DOL to Try Again: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know A federal court in California just ordered the US Department of Labor (DOL) to quickly come up with a new methodology for calculating the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) for H-2A job orders, just weeks after the agency released long-awaited new H-2A farmworker rates. Those rates had been calculated under a framewor more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan Ford School of Public Policy issued the following news: * * * Hardy Vieux (MPP/JD '97) to receive 2026 Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award The University of Michigan's Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy will recognize Hardy Vieux (MPP/JD '97) with the 2026 Neil Staebler Distinguished Service Award, the school's highest alumni honor for dedication to excellence in public service. Vieux will accept the award on Oct. 16 during the Ford School's 2026 Homecoming celebration. Vi more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addition to the payment, M more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Carr As District Attorney For The 84th Judicial District In Hansford And Hutchinson Counties * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Clay Carr as District Attorney for the 84th Judicial District in Hansford and Hutchinson Counties, effective September 1, 2026, for a term set to expire December 31, 2028, or until his successor shall be duly elected and qualified. Clay Carr of Borger is an assistant district attorney for the 84th J more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. In addi more PR

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Clark University posted the following news: * * * Janice Culpepper '77, Larry Roshfeld '80 join Board of Trustees * Clark University has announced the appointment of Janice Culpepper '77 and Larry Roshfeld '80 to the Board of Trustees. "I'm pleased to welcome Janice and Larry to the board," said Chairman Roy DiNicola '90. "Janice's accomplishments in global health and Larry's deep experience in business and technology add valuable perspective, and their voices will be essential as we continue to impleme more PR

LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU to host summit on Indigenous food sovereignty * LAWRENCE -The University of Kansas Office of Sovereign Partnerships & Indigenous Initiatives will host a daylong summit in the Sovereign Futures Series centered on Indigenous food sovereignty The Sept. 16 event, free and open to the public, will take place at the Lied Center of Kansas. Participants should register to attend by Sept. 4. Highlights include a keynote by KU and Haskell Indian Nations Univer more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. The settlem more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Meet Aaron Long, OSU Extension's new Mesonet specialist, who's having 'the most fun' in his new role Aaron Long describes himself as one of the biggest fans of the Mesonet. No, it's not just because he works there. "I had that app up every single day," Long said. "Just looking at everything. What was the total rainfall?" In July, Long was hired as Oklahoma State University Extension's new Mesonet agricultural program specialist. But before assuming  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the largest state consumer protection settlement in histor more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern State University and Carl Albert State College launch joint institution to expand educational access in northeastern Oklahoma Partnership allows Carl Albert State College students to take classes at Northeastern State University, creating a path from associate to bachelor's degree. - Northeastern State University (NSU) and Carl Albert State College (CASC) have established a new Joint Institute Dual Admission Program designed to expan more PR

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 25 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * NSU continues partnership with American Indian Resource Center Northeastern State University College of Education continues partnership with American Indian Resource Center Federal funding expands AIPEC program to include alternative teacher certification - Northeastern State University's (NSU) College of Education will continue its partnership with the American Indian Resource Center Inc. (AIRC) through a new round of federal funding for the Am more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Drummond reaches landmark settlement with Meta Company to pay more than $17 billion, implement sweeping child-safety reforms - Attorney General Gentner Drummond announced a landmark $17.1 billion dollar multi-state settlement with Meta Platforms today over the company's harmful features to children and teens on Facebook and Instagram. The agreement is one of the largest state consumer protection settleme more PR

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 26 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * Oklahoma Invests $500,000 in SWOSU's Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) has received $500,000 in Phase II funding through TeachForwardOK to support its Registered Teacher Apprenticeship Pathway. The program helps school employees earn bachelor's degrees and become fully certified teachers while continuing to serve their communities. This investment will prepare more teacher more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Boone Pickens Legacy Experience names Eubanks new director Cara Eubanks has been appointed the new director of the Boone Pickens Legacy Experience. Eubanks is an Oklahoma State University alumna who earned both a bachelor's and master's degree in history and has remained an active member of the Cowboy family. She has been the associate director of development at the OSU Foundation, the academic programs coordinator for the School of Global Studies, a more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Civil and environmental engineering program gives undergraduates opportunity to lead water research For many undergraduate students, the idea of conducting their own research can seem out of reach. Some are unsure where to begin. Others hesitate to approach faculty about joining a research team. The Bullen Research Experiences for Undergraduates program is helping to change that by providing students with funding and mentorship to pursue research foc more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 28 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Civil engineering research studies if 3D-printed concrete could repair dam infrastructure Dams play a crucial role in our country's infrastructure, providing flood control, drinking water, recreational opportunities, irrigation and much more. Many dams in the U.S. were designed to last approximately 50 years, and the average dam in the country today is more than 60 years old. This means the inspection, maintenance and upkeep of these facilities becom more PR

OAKLAND, California, Aug. 28 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: August 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. A Fond Farewell: The Final MPU by Helina Haile It is with deep gratitude and thanks that I write my final MPU as PWN's Lessow Reproductive Health Law Fellow. Throughout the last year we navigated various domestic policy and legal updates including: the more PR

PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 28 -- The University of Maine School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Scott Bloomberg awarded tenure at Maine Law On March 16, 2026, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees approved Maine Law's tenure nomination of Professor Scott Bloomberg, effective September 1. "Professor Bloomberg has served on the Maine Law faculty since 2020 and has proven to be an indispensable member of our community," said Provost and Vice Dean Jeff Maine. "He maintains a record of accomplishment in teaching, scholars more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history. Under the settlemen more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s. Sou more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Seven siblings, one university: The McGouran family's True Blue tradition * In 2008, when Nicholas McGouran was deciding where to attend college, he found himself torn between two schools. As the May 1 commitment deadline approached, his mother, Laura, encouraged him to think beyond rankings and scholarships. "I asked him which felt most like home, since it would be his home for at least four years," she said. "He immediately responded, 'Tulsa!'" That dec more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tulsa College of Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * Seven siblings, one university: The McGouran family's True Blue tradition * In 2008, when Nicholas McGouran was deciding where to attend college, he found himself torn between two schools. As the May 1 commitment deadline approached, his mother, Laura, encouraged him to think beyond rankings and scholarships. "I asked him which felt most like home, since it would be his home for at least four years," she said. "He immediately r more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- The University of Tulsa Collins College of Business posted the following news: * * * Seven siblings, one university: The McGouran family's True Blue tradition * In 2008, when Nicholas McGouran was deciding where to attend college, he found himself torn between two schools. As the May 1 commitment deadline approached, his mother, Laura, encouraged him to think beyond rankings and scholarships. "I asked him which felt most like home, since it would be his home for at least four years," she said. "He immediately re more PR

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Aug. 27 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * SSC Announces New President's Leadership Class * Seminole State College has selected 23 freshmen students for Class XX of the President's Leadership Class. The leadership students, along with their parents and guardians, attended a welcome reception at the Jasmine Moran Children's Museum on Tuesday, Aug. 25. The event introduced students to the program's emphasis on leadership, community involvement and service. During the reception, SSC President Lana  more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Landscape Architecture Alumna Rooted in Practice, Growing Toward Regulation For Candace Melton Dillingham, landscape architecture has always been about people. Whether she's designing residential landscapes or helping shape professional standards through regulation, her focus remains the same: creating spaces that serve people while protecting their health, safety and welfare. An alumna of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Di more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the Big Tobacco settlements of the 1990s--and marks the more PR