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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 15 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with more PR
Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition (10)
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 16 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release:
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Attorney General McCuskey announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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**If you bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money.**
Attorney General JB McCuskey joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark. The more PR
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL REACHES $29.6 MILLION NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH GLENMARK OVER CONSPIRACY TO INFLATE PRICES AND LIMIT COMPETITION
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C hicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, along with a coalition of 48 attorneys general, today announced a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark, resolving allegations the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread and long-running conspiracy to artificially inflate and manipulate prices, more PR
Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest (10)
DALLAS, Texas, July 16 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Back to School Season is Spring Break Trip Planning Season on Southwest
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With the first day of school around the corner, the time is approaching to start planning Spring Break 2027 trips and Southwest Airlines(r) is ready to take Customers to beaches, mountains, and everywhere in between. The carrier's flight schedule is now available for booking through early April 2027 with record-high departures in Austin and Orlando, along wit more PR
Beyond the Badge: Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Opens Pathway Toward Bachelor's Degree for Police Academy Graduates (10)
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 17 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
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Beyond the Badge: TAMU-CC Opens Pathway toward Bachelor's Degree for Police Academy Graduates
Greg Chandler
Years of patrol work, crisis response, and academy training may now count toward a college degree at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where police academy credentials are now accepted as transferable credit toward a Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice.
Officers who complete a Texas police ac more PR
Black & Veatch earns ASME and National Board nuclear certifications, strengthening delivery of future nuclear projects (10)
OVERLAND PARK, Kansas, July 16 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Black and Veatch issued the following news release:
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Black & Veatch earns ASME and National Board nuclear certifications, strengthening delivery of future nuclear projects | Black & Veatch
Black & Veatch has received the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) "N", "NA", "NPT" and "NS" Certificates of Authorization, including shop extensions, for Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, Section III, Division 1 and Division 5, as well as the National Board of Boiler and Pressur more PR
Congressman Cleaver Named Co-Chair of House Democratic Task Force to Defend 14th Amendment (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver Named Co-Chair of House Democratic Task Force to Defend 14th Amendment
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Congressman Cleaver also delivers House floor remarks highlighting threats to equal protection, due process, and birthright citizenship
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), announced his appointment as Co-Chair of the newly established House Democratic Defend the 14 th Amendment Task Force, a coalition of Members more PR
Congressman Cleaver's Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Budget Bill & Policy in the Middle East (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Cleaver's Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to GOP Foreign Aid Budget Bill & Policy in the Middle East
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(Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), released the following statement on his vote on Rep. Thomas Massie's amendment to the Fiscal Year 2027 State Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act.
"This Republican foreign aid bill debated yesterday decimates needed humanitaria more PR
Davids Calls for Return to Bipartisan Farm Bill Tradition at Center Forward Discussion (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Davids Calls for Return to Bipartisan Farm Bill Tradition at Center Forward Discussion
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Davids (D), Finstad (R) discuss future of the Farm Bill coalition after years of partisan gridlock
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03) joined Representative Brad Finstad (R-MN-01) and Center Forward for a bipartisan discussion on the future of the Farm Bill coalition. During the event, Davids emphasized that supporting farmers more PR
DEA Seeks Comments on Catalent CTS Controlled Substances Import Application (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration is accepting comments on an application from Catalent CTS, LLC, Tampa, Florida, to register as an importer of controlled substances.
Comments or hearing requests are due by August 17, 2026.
The Kansas City, Missouri, company seeks authorization to import the following Schedule I controlled substances to support customers' clinical trials through bulk and dosage unit products:
Controlled Substance ... Drug Code ... Schedule
Gamma Hydroxybutyric Aci more PR
Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging Its State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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The Department of Justice Sues Maryland, Challenging its State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
This lawsuit is the 13th filed to challenge in-state tuition for illegal aliens
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Today, the Department of Justice sued Maryland, challenging its state law and regulation that provide in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal aliens. The Department alleges in its filing that these laws unconstitutionally more PR
East Wins All-Star Game, Sermo Takes Home Run Derby: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week (10)
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 17 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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East Wins All-Star Game, Sermo Takes Home Run Derby: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Groshans (2-for-3, 3RBI) Claims MVP as National MLB Network Audience Watches, Highlighting Showcase Week for the MLB Partner League
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MOORHEAD, Minn. - The best and brightest stars were able to shine on the league's biggest stage last night as the East Division All-Stars, more PR
Elevated supply moderates U.S. multifamily rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports (10)
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 15 [Category: BizReal Estate] (TNSrep) -- Yardi, a provider of property management software and investment management solutions for real estate, issued the following news release:
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Elevated supply moderates U.S. multifamily rent growth, Yardi Matrix reports
Economic trends could boost sector's fundamentals; investors remain enthusiastic
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The U.S. multifamily market closed out the first half of 2026 showing modest growth, as the average month-over-month U.S. advertised rent rose by $4 in June and year- more PR
EPA Approves Iowa Air Quality Rule Revisions for State Implementation Plan (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved revisions to Iowa's air quality regulations, updating permitting requirements, consolidating chapters, and correcting implementation plan provisions.
The rule approves revisions to the Iowa State Implementation Plan and the state's Title V Operating Permit Program to incorporate changes adopted in the Iowa Administrative Code following an administrative review required by Executive Order 10, issued by the Iowa governor in January 2023. According to the agency, the more PR
EPA Approves Nebraska Declaration of No Commercial, Industrial Waste Incineration Units (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved Nebraska's declaration that no commercial or industrial solid waste incineration units operate in the state, eliminating the need for a state emissions control plan under Clean Air Act requirements.
The direct final rule accepts a negative declaration submitted by the Nebraska Department of Water, Energy, and Environment (NDWEE), certifying that no existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) units subject to federal emission guidelines are more PR
EPA Proposes Nebraska Clean Air Plan Approval for Commercial Waste Incinerator Negative Declaration (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed approving Nebraska's declaration confirming no commercial industrial waste incineration units require Clean Air compliance.
The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed approving Nebraska's negative declaration stating there are no existing Commercial and Industrial Solid Waste Incineration (CISWI) units in the state subject to federal emission guidelines under the Clean Air Act.
The proposal accepts a certification submitted by the Nebraska Department of Wat more PR
Ernst Delivers Fraudsters' Day of Reckoning to the Senate Floor (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Ernst Delivers Fraudsters' Day of Reckoning to the Senate Floor
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate DOGE Caucus Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) is forcing Washington to choose between fraudsters and taxpayers by bringing her Protecting American Taxpayers Act up for a vote.
While Uncle Sam loses up to $521 billion in fraud a year, Ernst is leading the effort to develop a comprehensive anti-fraud package with her colleagues. The legislation is projected to save taxpay more PR
ETAMU Professor Says 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Transforming Soccer Culture in the U.S. (10)
COMMERCE, Texas, July 16 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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ETAMU Professor Says 2026 FIFA World Cup Is Transforming Soccer Culture in the U.S.
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After attending four FIFA World Cup tournaments spanning more than 30 years, East Texas A&M professor Dr. Robert Rodriguez shares why this year's tournament marks a turning point for soccer in America.
As millions of Americans have tuned in to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the tournament has become more than an int more PR
Evergy Schedules Conference Call to Discuss 2nd Quarter Results (10)
TOPEKA, Kansas, July 17 -- Evergy Inc., a company that says it focuses on producing, transmitting and delivering energy for the benefit of stakeholders, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Evergy schedules conference call to discuss 2nd quarter results
Evergy, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVRG) announced today it will release its 2026 second quarter earnings Thursday, August 6, 2026, before market open. The company plans to host its quarterly conference call and audio webcast to discuss the results Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Event: Ev more PR
FRA Seeks Comments on Hours-of-Service Waiver Amendment Petition (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Railroad Administration is seeking public comments on a petition to amend an existing hours-of-service compliance waiver through Sept. 14, 2026.
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association requested approval to add eight railroads to an existing waiver covering provisions of the federal hours-of-service law. The association said each participating railroad will maintain documentation showing employee support for participation and that it provides trainin more PR
Heart of a Tiger: Gilberto Guerra, a scholar beyond his years (10)
HAYS, Kansas, July 16 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news:
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Heart of a Tiger: Gilberto Guerra, a scholar beyond his years
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By Tisa Mason
HAYS, Kan. - Imagine starting college at nine years old. While most nine-year-olds are in the fourth grade, playing recess games and learning long division, Gilberto Guerra was already studying complex computer programming online.
By the time he was 13, he graduated with his bachelor's degree from Fort Hays State University (FHSU) with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Today, more PR
HHS Administration for Children & Families: 30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families issued the following news release on July 15, 2026:
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30 States Have Ended the "Orphan Tax," Preserving Survivor Benefits for Foster Youth
The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced that 30 states have now ended, or substantially reformed, the practice of diverting Social Security survivor benefits from foster youth. The action marks a major bipa more PR
MITRE and Industry Collaborators Release Draft Framework for Continuous Security Verification in Confidential Computing (10)
BEDFORD, Massachusetts, July 16 [Category: BizConsulting] -- MITRE, a company that advances national security and serve the public interest as an independent adviser, posted the following news release:
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MITRE and Industry Collaborators Release Draft Framework for Continuous Security Verification in Confidential Computing
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McLean, Va., and Bedford, Mass., July 16, 2026 - MITRE, in collaboration with Fr0ntierX, Invary, and the University of Kansas, today released a coordinated set of documents for public review aimed at addressing a si more PR
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition (10)
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 17 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 16, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark For Widespread Conspiracy To Overcharge Patients for Prescriptions and Suppress Competition
Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 2009 and December 2019 Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 48 states and territories more PR
Sen. Marshall Issues Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche (10)
WASHINGTON, July 17 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 13, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530
Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche:
I write to request that you appoint a Special Counsel to investigate Dr. Anthony Fauci's conduct. Specifically, the investigation should examine Dr. Fauci's role related to the origins of more PR
Sen. Moran, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Sanction Purchasers of Russian Oil (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Moran, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Sanction Purchasers of Russian Oil
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Moran spoke on the Senate floor, paying tribute to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham & reaffirming U.S. support for Ukraine
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) this week joined a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Sanctioning Russia Act, the result of an agreement negotiated by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and the White House that more PR
Sports Betting & Consumer Finance Topic of White Paper From CRS (10)
WASHINGTON, July 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12761) by financial economics analyst Karl E. Schneider.
Here are excerpts:
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Sports Betting and Consumer Finance
Sports betting involves risking money on the outcomes of athletic events. Before 2018, sports gambling was illegal in most states. In 2018, the Supreme Court held in Murphy v. National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) that the Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act (PASPA; P.L. 102-559) was uncon more PR
Spotlighting Our Research: July 2026 (10)
TOOWOOMBA, Australia, July 16 -- The University of Southern Queensland posted the following news:
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Spotlighting Our Research: July 2026
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UniSQ researchers are continuing to deliver research with real-world impact, securing major competitive funding, earning national and international recognition, and strengthening partnerships that address some of society's most pressing challenges.
As the University enters the second half of 2026, the breadth of research activity reflects growing momentum across disciplines - from agriculture, engi more PR
What Keeps Customers Flying? Marisa Pollock Shares the Textron Aviation Parts & Distribution Approach Ahead of EAA AirVenture 2026 (10)
WICHITA, Kansas, July 16 -- Textron Aviation Parts and Distribution, a subsidiary of Textron, posted the following Q&A on July 15, 2026, involving Vice President of Customer Support Marisa Pollock:
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What keeps customers flying? Marisa Pollock shares the Textron Aviation Parts & Distribution approach ahead of EAA AirVenture 2026
As vice president of Customer Support, Textron Aviation Parts & Distribution, Marisa Pollock leads a team dedicated to helping customers around the world get the parts, service and solutions they need to keep fl more PR
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