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Attorney General James and 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

New York Attorney General · May 21, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a...

TN Attorney General Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter to Congress Opposing Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

State of Tennessee Office of the Attorney General · May 17, 2025

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark in leading a bipartisan letter signed by 36 other...

Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Letter to Congress Opposing Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

Washington State Office of Attorney General · May 16, 2025

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and 35 other state...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws

North Carolina Attorney General · May 16, 2025

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 Republican and Democrat attorneys general opposing an attempt by Congress to prevent states from implementing...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws

North Carolina Attorney General · May 16, 2025

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 Republican and Democrat attorneys general opposing an attempt by Congress to prevent states from implementing...

Attorney General Bonta to Congress: California Must Retain its Ability to Protect Californians, Respond to Emerging AI Technology

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · May 16, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed 10-year ban on states enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial...

Attorney General Jackley, AGs Oppose Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · May 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General announce they oppose a proposed Congressional budget...

Attorney General Ford Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Seeking Better Federal-State Cooperation to End Human Trafficking

Nevada Attorney General · May 14, 2025

Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he is co-leading a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territory attorneys general in a letter urging Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert Kennedy...

USDA announces $72.9 million in grant funding available through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry · May 14, 2025

News May 14, 2025 News article The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $72.9 million in grant funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects designed to enhance the...

Impossible Metals Applies for Deep Sea Mining Lease in U.S. Federal Waters

Business Wire · April 15, 2025

Impossible Metals, a pioneering US-based deep-sea mining company, has submitted a request to commence a leasing process for exploration and potential mining of critical minerals in the deep sea off the coast of American Samoa. Impossible Metals is...

Visitor Industry Expanded in March 2025

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · April 30, 2025

Posted on Apr 30, 2025 in News For Immediate Release: April 30, 2025 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in March...

DOH REPORTS EIGHTH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025

Hawaii State Department of Health · May 2, 2025

Posted on May 2, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to eight in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, seven on...

CORRECTION: Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 2, 2025

CORRECTION -- Pearson is a platinum level sponsor of the National Teacher of the Year Program. An earlier version of this press release listed the company at an incorrect tier. WASHINGTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief...

Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Crosson serves Mifflin County High...

Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines Announces First Quarter 2025 Financial Results, Declares Dividend

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 25, 2025

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- First Quarter 2025 Highlights Net income of $205 million Affordable Housing Program (AHP) assessments of $23 million Voluntary community and housing contributions of $12 million Advances totaled...

Working Toward Equal Access to the Justice System: Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Fund Civil Legal Assistance for Low-Income Americans

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · April 23, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in submitting letters to Congressional leaders urging them to fund the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in full. LSC is funded by federal...

Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Support Critical Legal Services for Vulnerable Americans

New York Attorney General · April 23, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general in sending letters to leaders in the United States House and Senate urging them to keep in place critical funding for the Legal...

Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs · April 22, 2025

Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...

Missouri Attorney General Bailey Asks Congress To Take Action Against Middlemen Driving Up Drug Prices

Missouri Attorney General · April 22, 2025

April 22, 2025 12:46 pm JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Last week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in calling on Congress to prohibit Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and their affiliates from...

“BACK IN THE SKIES AND BETTER THAN EVER” – SAMOA AIRWAYS’ TWIN OTTER 5W-FAW TAKES FLIGHT AFTER MAJOR OVERHAUL

Government of Samoa · April 17, 2025

[PRESS RELEASE – APIA, SAMOA 17 April 2025] – In a proud moment for Samoa’s national carrier, Samoa Airways’ aircraft 5W-FAW soared back into service this morning, taking flight for the first time since completing a major overhaul in Canada — and...