News Tipoffs - Oregon Editors
AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 21 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown co-leads challenge to federal rule weakening regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unlawfully adopted a rule weakening regulations designed to phase out hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment, which will increase greenhouse gas emissions and harm Washington's efforts to address climate change, and a mul
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Calls On Congress To Extend Haitian TPS As Lawmakers Return To Session
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, AG C
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Challenges Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation Of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general and New York City in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed t
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 21 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Court Order Requiring EPA to Implement Life-Saving Soot Standards
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BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell alongside a coalition of 11 states, the District of Columbia, and two local governments secured a court order requiring the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to implement its lifesaving 2024 Clean Air Act rule that st
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Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
SEATTLE, Washington, July 22 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon Literary Partnership Announces 2026 Grant Recipients
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Amazon today announced the 2026 recipients of the Amazon Literary Partnership, providing $1 million in grants to 102 literary organizations across more than 25 states. Amazon believes in the power of words to transform lives, communities, and the world, and is honored to support these vital organizations that champion writers.
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 23 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Opposes EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
This week, Attorney General Mayes filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The rollback means that public drinking water systems won't be required by federal law to test for these chemicals, rep
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congress to Extend Temporary Protected Status to Haitians
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to pass H.R. 1689, which would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. The letter also calls on Congress to pass legislation that would allow for judicial over
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Joins Multistate Letter Opposing EPA's Proposal to Weaken Forever Chemical Regulation
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rescind regulation of certain per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as "forever chemicals," in dr
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Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Affordability, Challenges Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Medicaid Payments to Healthcare Providers
SACRAMENTO, California, July 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Stands Up for Affordability, Challenges Trump Administration's Proposal to Cut Medicaid Payments to Healthcare Providers
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Me
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 21 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Files Lawsuit to Fight Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging a rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in commercial equipment. HFCs are chemical
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
CARSON CITY, Nevada, July 21 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration Rule That Weakens Regulation of Highly Potent Greenhouse Gas
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Carson City, NV -Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
ALBANY, New York, July 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Calls on Congress to Protect TPS Holders
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NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 19 other attorneys general urging Congress to extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and pass legislation to allow for judicial oversight of TPS decisions to ensure TPS holders are not subject to illegal deportations. In June,
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
ALBANY, New York, July 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues to Stop EPA Rollback of Climate Protections
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July 21, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of New York in suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that weakens federal limits on hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), a uniquely dangerous class of greenhous
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CHALLENGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RULE THAT WEAKENS REGULATION OF HIGHLY POTENT GREENHOUSE GAS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, as part of a coalition of 19 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES EPA'S ROLLBACK OF PFAS LIMITS IN DRINKING WATER
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys general, today filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on drinking water regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of widely used toxic chemicals that do not natu
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
SALEM, Oregon, July 21 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Delaying Potent Greenhouse Gas Phase-Out
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In the 18 months since Donald Trump took office, his administration has attempted to pull back or cancel critically important environmental protections, putting all of our communities at risk. Today, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 18 other attorneys general and the City of N
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Boozman Among EPW Committee Members Championing Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman Among EPW Committee Members Championing Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
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WASHINGTON- Today, six members of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, Senators John Boozman (R-AR), John Curtis (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and Mark Kelly (D-AZ), introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA)
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Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026"
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Bentz, Thompson, Merkley, Hyde-Smith Introduce "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026"
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Washington, D.C.- Today, Congressman Cliff Bentz (R-OR) and Congressman Bennie Thompson (D-MS) joined Senators Merkley (D-OR), and Hyde-Smith (R-MS) in introducing the "Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act of 2026". This bipartisan legislation intends to expand the definition of biomass as
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Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Val Hoyle, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Hoyle Votes No on the 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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Cites lack of transparency, oversight and accountability for Department of Defense
Washington, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Hoyle voted against H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for fiscal year 2027. This year's NDAA authorizes more than $1.15 trillion in spending for the Pentagon.
Rep. Hoyle released
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Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Crapo Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Idaho Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Resilience
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Washington, D.C.- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing two bills to strengthen water infrastructure, improve wildfire preparedness and expand access to critical resources for Idaho communities.
The legislation includes the FIRE SMART Act, which would
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Curtis Leads Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis Leads Bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act
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Bipartisan legislation removes regulatory burden on proactive forest management efforts to mitigate wildfires
WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, led his EPW colleagues-including Committee Chair Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV) and Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR), John Boozma
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Eastern Oregon University Recognized as 2026-27 Affordable College of Distinction
LA GRANDE, Oregon, July 23 -- Eastern Oregon University issued the following news:
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Eastern Oregon University recognized as a 2026-27 Affordable College of Distinction
The question students and families are asking about higher education has shifted. It's no longer just "Can we afford this?" but also "Is this worth it?" Colleges of Distinction is proud to name Eastern Oregon University (EOU) a 2026-2027 Affordable College of Distinction, recognizing an institution that answers both questi
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Federal Register: BLM Issues Information Collection Notice on Tramroads and Logging Roads
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following information collection:
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In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA), the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) proposes extending an information collection.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
In accordance with the PRA (44 U.S.C. 3501 et seq.) and 5 CFR 1320.8(d)(1), we invite the public and other Federal agencies to comment on new, proposed, revised and continuing col
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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Health at Home Challenge Phase 1 Winners
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ACL has announced the winners of the first phase of its Health at Home Challenge. This Challenge is designed to support independence, improve health, and reduce costs for up to one million dually eligible (or near-dually eligible) Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries by scaling advanced community care networks t
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Holland & Knight Oregon Attorneys Named 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Holland & Knight Oregon Attorneys Named 2026 Super Lawyers and Rising Stars
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PORTLAND (July 22, 2026) - Super Lawyers has named four attorneys from Holland & Knight's Portland office as Oregon "Super Lawyers" and three as "Rising Stars" for 2026. Additionally, two attorneys were ranked among the "Top 50" and one was ranked among the "Top 25 Women."
Published annuall
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HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH, MERKLEY BILL WILL IMPROVE FOREST HEALTH, EXPAND MARKET FOR FORESTRY BIOMASS BYPRODUCTS
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'Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act' Would Broaden Renewable Fuel Standard Definition of Eligible Renewable Biomass
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.), with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), today introduced bipartisan legislation to improve forest health and
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Justice Dept. Notes Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance, Inc., Beaverton, Oregon, filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing, dated Feb. 11, adds three members and removes one member while leaving membership open for additional participants.
The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antit
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Justice Dept. Notes OpenGMSL Association Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the OpenGMSL Association filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing, dated May 18, adds six members. No members withdrew, and membership in the venture remains open for additional participants.
The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris, Deputy Director Civil Enforcement Operations, Antitrust Division.
Member
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Justice Dept. Notes The Open Group Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division said the Open Group, L.L.C., Berkshire, United Kingdom, (TOG) filed a notice updating the membership of its cooperative research venture under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act.
The filing, dated May 21, 2026, adds 87 members, records 81 withdrawals and reports three member name changes. Membership in the venture remains open for additional participants.
The notice was signed by Suzanne Morris,
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Justice Dept. Reports 1EdTech Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that 1EdTech Consortium, Inc., Lake Mary, formerly IMS Global Learning Consortium, Inc., filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture.
The filing, dated April 15, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added seven members and reported nine withdrawals. Membership rema
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Justice Dept. Reports National Spectrum Consortium Membership Changes
WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division announced that National Spectrum Consortium Inc., Washington, filed a notification under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act reporting membership changes to its collaborative research venture.
The filing, dated February 19, 2026, extends antitrust protections available under the Act. The consortium added 56 members and reported 91 withdrawals. Membership remains open, and the consortium plans to s
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Kelly, EPW Committee Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, EPW Committee Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Help Prevent Catastrophic Wildfires
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Today, Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works members Mark Kelly (D-AZ), John Curtis (R-UT), Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Alex Padilla (D-CA), and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced the bipartisan Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act (WEPA) of 2026.
The bill would make it easier
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L&C Lands $1 Million in Google Funding for Cybersecurity Clinic
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 21 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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main content L&C Lands $1 Million in Google Funding for Cybersecurity Clinic
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Lewis & Clark has received $1 million in funding over six years from Google.org, the philanthropic arm of the global company, to launch a cybersecurity clinic. The new clinic will give students an immersive, career-accelerating experience in one of today's most high-demand fields. L&C is the only higher ed institution in Oregon t
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Md. A.G. Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Calls on Congress to Extend Haitian Temporary Protected Status
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders as lawmakers return to session.
In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Bro
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Md. A.G. Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Opposes the EPA's Rollback of PFAS Limits in Drinking Water
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown recently filed comments opposing the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposed rollback on limits to four PFAS "forever" chemicals in drinking water. The current standards, set under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), were an important ste
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Merkley, Hyde-Smith, Bentz, Thompson Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Promote Renewable Fuels, Boost Wildfire Resiliency
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Hyde-Smith, Bentz, Thompson Launch New Bipartisan Effort to Promote Renewable Fuels, Boost Wildfire Resiliency
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley (D-OR) and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) partnered with U.S. Representatives Cliff Bentz (R-OR-02) and Bennie Thompson (D-MS-02) to introduce the Wildfire Reduction Market Expansion Act. This new bipartisan, bicameral legislation proposes to
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Merkley, Kamlager-Dove: Congress Must Ensure Safety, Well-Being of Children Seeking Asylum
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Kamlager-Dove: Congress Must Ensure Safety, Well-Being of Children Seeking Asylum
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Lawmakers lead bicameral bill to protect migrant children in United States' care
Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and U.S. Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37) led a bicameral effort to establish strong federal safeguards for unaccompanied and accompanied children throughou
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On Senate Floor, Murray Slam Republicans for Gimmick Resolution on Canadian Wildfires, Demands Trump Apologize to Canada
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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On Senate Floor, Murray Slam Republicans for Gimmick Resolution on Canadian Wildfires, Demands Trump Apologize to Canada
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Murray: "Maybe my colleagues across the aisle don't realize this, but Canadian firefighters cross that border to help us fight our wildfires right here-all the time. And guess what? Our firefighters do the exact same when they are able... In fact, for the information of all S
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Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Blasts Trump Administration for Leaving Disaster Survivors Behind
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WATCH : Padilla: "Disasters do not distinguish between red states and blue states - and when it comes to disaster aid, neither should Congress"
WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) testified at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing to raise concerns over President Trump's recent supplemental
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Padilla, EPW Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Wildfires, Increase Use of Prescribed Fire
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, EPW Committee Members Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Prevent Wildfires, Increase Use of Prescribed Fire
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), John Curtis (R-Utah), Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), John Boozman (R-Ark.), and Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), members of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, introduced the bipartisan W
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Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Grills U.S. Forest Service Chief Over Reorganization as Wildfire Season Rages
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Ranking Member Andrea Salinas Grills U.S. Forest Service Chief Over Reorganization as Wildfire Season Rages
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Click here to watch Rep. Salinas' full opening remarks.
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06) of the House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture pressed U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz. pressed Tom Schultz, U.S. Forest Service Chief. She qu
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates the Passage of Two Bipartisan Bills through the House
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Celebrates the Passage of Two Bipartisan Bills through the House
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) celebrated the passage of two of her bills through the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. Both of her bills, the Nucleic Acid Screening for Biosecurity Act and the Next-Generation Geothermal Research and Development Act, wo
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas' Statement Following Government Spending Bill Vote
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06) released the following statement regarding her vote against the government spending bill, known as the Continuing Resolution.
"Oregonians are struggling with the affordability crisis, and Trump's illegal war of choice with Iran is only making it worse. Despite th
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Statement at Hearing on Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following statement from a July 16, 2026, confirmation hearing for Francis Brooke be deputy secretary, Erin Browne to be under secretary, and Sriprakash Kothari and George McMaster to be assistant secretaries of the Treasury:
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The Finance Committee returns this morning to consider a slew of unqualified Trump nominees.
All four of today's nominees have been chosen to serve at the Treasu
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Southern Oregon University Finalizes Vitality Plan for Institutional Transformation
ASHLAND, Oregon, July 23 -- Southern Oregon University issued the following news:
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SOU finalizes Vitality Plan for institutional transformation
Southern Oregon University has released the final version of its Vitality Plan, a strategic outline that addresses financial challenges and prepares the university for long-term sustainability and student opportunities.
The final version includes a variety of modifications based on suggestions from faculty, staff and students that were submitted
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Texas State students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition
SAN MARCOS, Texas, July 22 -- Texas State University issued the following news:
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TXST students, alumni selected as awardees during NSF's 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program competition
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Two graduate students at Texas State University and two undergraduate alumni were selected as awardees or recognized with an honorable mention during the National Science Foundation (NSF) 2026 Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) competition.
Fellows receive three years of funding for the
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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T's critical minerals Tech Hub
ROLLA, Missouri, July 22 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news:
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U.S. Department of Commerce awards $38 million to Missouri S&T's critical minerals Tech Hub
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The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) has awarded Missouri S&T's Regional Innovation and Technology Hub (Tech Hub) $38 million to help rebuild America's domestic critical minerals supply chain.
"This federal award is a landmark achievement for Missouri S&
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U.S. Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents From Public
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 22 -- WildEarth Guardians posted the following news release:
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Forest Service Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents from Public
Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk
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The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningful safeguar
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US Navy submarine arrives in Scotland for scheduled port visit
NAPLES, Italy, July 22 -- The U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa - U.S. 6th Fleet issued the following news:
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US Navy submarine arrives in Scotland for scheduled port visit
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Virginia-class attack submarine USS Oregon (SSN 793) arrived at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde in Faslane, Scotland, for a scheduled port visit, July 20, 2026.
The visit is part of the submarine's routine deployment to the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. While in Faslane, the submarine will conduct routine mainte
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USD School of Education Students Charter Chapters of Two National Organizations
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 22 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD School of Education Students Charter Chapters of Two National Organizations
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The University of South Dakota School of Education is the first institution in the region to establish both an Educators Rising Collegiate Chapter and an Aspiring Educators Chapter, expanding opportunities for future teachers to develop leadership skills, professional networks and a deeper connection to the teac
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USFS Quietly Rewrites Protections for Imperiled Species, Hides New Biological Documents From Public
HAILEY, Idaho, July 22 -- The Western Watersheds Project posted the following news release:
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USFS quietly rewrites protections for imperiled species, hides new biological documents from public
Weakened BiOps green-light grazing violations, abandon science, and leave iconic threatened species at risk
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SANTA FE, NM -- The U.S. Forest Service has quietly reissued biological documents governing livestock grazing on the Santa Fe National Forest, replacing protections that offered meaningfu
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Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
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
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 millio
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