News Tipoffs - Oregon Editors
A Native California Wildflower Isn't Keeping Up with Climate Change
DAVIS, California, July 21 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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A Native California Wildflower Isn't Keeping Up with Climate Change
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The mountain jewelflower inhabits a wide swath of California and Oregon, from summer-scorched foothills to high mountains where snow falls during winter. But it is already suffering from climate change, with plants in the mountains struggling to survive both summers and winters, according to a study from the University of Cali
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 20 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown, coalition temporarily block Warner Bros./Paramount merger as lawsuit proceeds
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California today issued a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warner Bros.) by Paramount Skydance Corporation (Paramount), in a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney General Nick Brown.
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Opposes EPA's Proposed Rollback of PFAS Forever Chemicals Limits in Drinking Water
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four poly- and perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) "forever" ch
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Critical Win In Lawsuit To Block Warner Bros./Paramount Merger
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California granted the states' request for a temporary restraining order halting the merger of Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc. (Warne
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 20 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Ruling Protecting Billions In Critical Federal Funding
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced that a coalition of 24 states won a key ruling declaring that the Trump Administration was wrong in interpreting language in a federal regulation to allow it to terminate federal awards based on new program goals or agency prio
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, July 21 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Wins Ruling Protecting Critical Federal Funding for Michigan
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a key ruling declaring that the Trump administration illegally misused (PDF) its regulatory authority to unlawfully pull billions of dollars in federal funding that Congress had set aside for crucial state programs and services. Twenty-three states and the
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American Fintech Council Urges Oregon Regulators to Adjust Proposed BNPL Licensing Framework
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026:
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American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges Oregon Regulators to Adjust Proposed BNPL Licensing Framework
Letter calls for regulatory approach that recognizes responsible BNPL products and follows formal public and transparent rulemaking process
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Salem, OR - The American Fintech Council
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App Store Freedom Act Misreads the Economics of App-Store Fees, ICLE Scholar Says
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 21 [Category: Economics] -- The International Center for Law and Economics posted the following news:
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App Store Freedom Act Misreads the Economics of App-Store Fees, ICLE Scholar Says
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Eric Fruits July 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. (July 21, 2026) -The App Store Freedom Act rests on a simple premise. Large app stores charge developers high fees while providing little in return, and forcing them to open their systems will lower prices and expand consumer choice.
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
ALBANY, New York, July 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Wins Court Order Halting Paramount's Merger with Warner Bros.
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July 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California issued a temporary restraining order barring Paramount Skydance Corp. (Paramount) from completing its merger with Warner Br
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
DENVER, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues over Trump EPA rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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July 21, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
SALEM, Oregon, July 20 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield secured a court order today requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move forward with life-saving air pollution protections it had been delaying. A federal court sided with AG Rayfield and a coalition of attorneys general in their lawsuit, rejec
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet, Hickenlooper, Rosen, Colleagues Demand More Assistance from FEMA for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper joined Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) and six Senate colleagues in urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that all communities receive the federal resources they need to respond to an
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Bonamici, Thompson, Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Grandfamily, Kinship Caregivers for Children
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici, Thompson, Davis, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Grandfamily, Kinship Caregivers for Children
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WASHINGTON, DC [7/21/26] - Today Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), Glenn "GT" Thompson (R-PA), Danny Davis (D-IL), and Zach Nunn (R-IA) introduced bipartisan legislation to support families in which children do not have parents in the home.
About 2.5 million children
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Highlights Robust Investments in Fire Prevention and Cutting-Edge Firefighting Technology to Combat Wildfire and Save Lives
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Governor Newsom highlights robust investments in fire prevention and cutting-edge firefighting technology to combat wildfire and save lives
As Trump cuts federal wildfire programs across the nation, California is building a world-class firefighting fleet
What you need to know: California is growing its wildfire-fighting arsenal, including satellites, AI-guided drones,
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Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the Akawa Butte and Brewer Fires
SALEM, Oregon, July 20 -- Gov. Tina Kotek, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Governor Kotek Invokes Conflagration Act for the Akawa Butte and Brewer Fires
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Salem, OR -On July 18, 2026, Governor Tina Kotek invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act for the Akawa Butte and Brewer fires in Deschutes and Jefferson Counties. The Central Oregon Fire Defense Board chiefs requested assistance with life, safety, and structural fire protection, and the state fire marshal concurred with
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the
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Md. A.G. Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Secures Court Order Requiring Implementation of Life-Saving Soot Standard
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown secured a legal victory after the United States District Court for the Northern District of California issued a decision granting the motion for summary judgment and requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to move fo
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Merkley, Colleagues Launch New Anti-Corruption Initiative to Expose Trump's Self-Dealing & Stop Presidential Profiteering
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Colleagues Launch New Anti-Corruption Initiative to Expose Trump's Self-Dealing & Stop Presidential Profiteering
New Senate Democratic Working Group to Expose the Cost of Corruption for American Families, Develop Legislation to Stop Presidential Profiteering Releases New Report: "The Cost of Corruption: How Trump Turns Power into Profit at Americans' Expense"
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration Over Rule Weakening Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas Linked to Climate Change
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out
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National Honor Recognizes Eastern Oregon University's Commitment to Transfer Student Success
LA GRANDE, Oregon, July 22 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news:
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National Honor Recognizes EOU's Commitment to Transfer Student Success
Eastern Oregon University has been recognized as a leading transfer-friendly institution, earning a place on the Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) 2026 Transfer Honor Roll. The distinction recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate success in helping community college students transfer, complete bachelor's degrees, and achieve long-term
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands
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New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows broad, overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West, with majorities in every state favoring conservation over selloffs or privatization.
The Western Voter Views of Public Lands Issues survey-co
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PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter the Finished Product
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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PT Organics Limited Recalls Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Puree Pouches Due to the Potential for Soft Plastic to Enter the Finished Product
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Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 21, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential presence of soft plastic
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Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses the Future of Quantum, Emerging Technologies
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Senator Blunt Rochester Discusses the Future of Quantum, Emerging Technologies
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"This connects to our ability to be competitive."
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U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.), a member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Science, Manufacturing, and Competitiveness, today participated in a hearing on the United States' scient
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Traverse a River Like a Fish in PNNL's new "Fish Trails" Game
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Pacific Northwest National Laboratory issued the following article:
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Traverse a River Like a Fish in PNNL's new "Fish Trails" Game
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Ever wondered what it's like to be a fish swimming in rivers and streams to and from the ocean? Now anyone can get a fish-eye view of the experience with a new mobile app developed by the Department of Energy's (DOE's) Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).
In the game, called Fish Trails, playe
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Warnock, Colleagues Demand More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention and Response
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In a new letter, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock joined his Senate colleagues in demanding more assistance from FEMA for wildfire prevention and response
Senator Reverend Warnock and colleagues: "It is imperative that FEMA helps communities quickly respond to wildfires and increase their resilience to fut
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Wash. State Health Dept.: State Revokes, Suspends Licenses, Certifications, Registrations of Health Care Providers
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 22 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release:
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State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers
The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other stat
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WIU Alumna Represents Illinois at National Rural Education Summit
MACOMB, Illinois, July 21 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Alumna Represents Illinois at National Rural Education Summit
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Western Illinois University alumna Ruth Owusu-Ansah, a special education teacher at Bushnell-Prairie City High School and a graduate of WIU's Organization, Leadership and Education (OJEI) doctoral program.
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Owusu-Ansah sits on a panel alongside other educators.
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Clayton for Top Intelligence Post
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Washington, D.C. -Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., voted 'no' on the nomination of Jay Clayton to serve as the Director of National Intelligence, in a Senate Intelligence Committee vote today.
"Mr. Clayton refused to tell the truth about the 2020 election because Donald Trump would not let him. He spread conspiracies about mail-in-voting and then hid behi
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Yale School of the Environment Issues Q&A on Extended Producer Responsibility
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 22 -- Yale School of Environment issued the following Q&A on July 21, 2026, involving Reid Lifset, research scholar at the Center for Industrial Ecology:
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What Happens When Producers Are Responsible for Recycling Their Products and Packaging?
YSE research scholar Reid Lifset, who has tracked a policy designed to flip product waste responsibilities from consumers to manufacturers, has built an open reference database to help policymakers and companies understa
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