News Tipoffs - Nevada Editors
AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 3 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown sues to block Trump administration's latest round of illegal, price-inflating tariffs
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In response to the Trump Administration's latest efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses, a coalition of attorneys general including Attorney General Nick Brown, filed a lawsuit to block the tariffs.
The case challenges the Administration's recent de
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Protect Massachusetts Residents' Personal Information
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private inform
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 3 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration To Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing her second lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase t
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 4 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration to Protect Michigan Residents' Personal Information
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information (PDF) of millions of families r
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel, Governor Whitmer Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and Governor Gretchen Whitmer today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the Trump administration's latest effort to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent
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AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Sues Trump to Protect Oregonians' Personal Information
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#AG Rayfield Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today sued the Trump administration to stop a new policy that would give federal officials access to the private records of millions of individuals who rely on assistance for low-income families. Th
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AJC Names Kimberley Plotnik as Los Angeles Regional Director
NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Religion] -- The American Jewish Committee posted the following news release:
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AJC Names Kimberley Plotnik as Los Angeles Regional Director
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American Jewish Committee (AJC), the global advocacy organization for the Jewish people, has named Kimberley Plotnik as Director of its Los Angeles regional office.
"Kimberley's deep community relationships and record of exceptional leadership will enable her to advance AJC's mission in Southern California and througho
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Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
NEW YORK, Aug. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition Reveals Major Events Fuel Business Travel in 2026
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Amex names eight trending destinations for business travel across the globe
Today, American Express released the latest Amex Trendex: Business Travel Edition, which found that major events are shaping the business travel landscape as companies seek new ways to strengthen client relationships
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 5 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Kris Mayes today co-led a coalition of attorneys general in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 cou
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz, a Generic Drug Manufacturer, over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Settlement will result in total payments of approximately $469 million to state enforcers by Sandoz
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories in announci
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Amicus Brief Supporting Boulder's Efforts to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Misleading the Public and Worsening the Climate Crisis
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, co-led a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration for a Third Time over Its Illegal Tariffs
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Still illegal, will still make life more expensive for Americans
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration challenging its new efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and busin
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Joins Court Brief Filing in Climate Case Before Supreme Court
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Attorney General Clark participated in a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and preserve the role of state
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's recent decision to increase tariffs on more than 80 countries
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Aug. 3 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release:
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Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration to Protect Personal Data of 'Reach Up' Program Participants
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Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the Administration broad access to the sensitive private information of millions of familie
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 3 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Again Leads Coalition Suing to Stop Trump's Illegal Tariffs
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#Trump's Unlawful Tariffs are Increasing Prices for Oregon Families
Once again, President Trump is raising costs on everyday goods for Oregon families and small businesses and, once again, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is again stepping up to stop him.
Today, AG Rayfield co-led a coalition of 25 st
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 4 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Leads Letter with 34 AGs Urging Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Griffin: 'The bottom line is simple: Republicans and Democrats across the country agree that intoxicating hemp products shouldn't be accessible to our kids'
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Attorney General Tim Griffin today announced he is leading a bipartisan
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 3 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hilgers Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
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Lincoln \- Attorney General Hilgers today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-ru
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James and Governor Hochul Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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August 3, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states in suing the Trump administration for again implementing illegal tariffs on dozens of countries
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Drug Price-Fixing Conspiracy
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a group of 43 bipartisan attorneys general reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc., a generic drug manufacturer, over drug price-fixing claims. The settlement resolves allegations that
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 4 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Stop Latest Round of Unlawful Tariffs
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Tuesday, August 4, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson filed a second lawsuit on Monday against the federal government's attempt to place permanent unlawful tariffs on North Carolinians. In July, the government placed 10% to 12.5% tariffs on 80
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announces $400M settlement in principle with Sandoz over conspiracy to inflate generic drug prices
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser defends state courts' role in climate case before U.S. Supreme Court
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today co-led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues to stop illegal sharing of private data of families receiving federal antipoverty benefits
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined with a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration broad access to the sensitive pri
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 3 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser sues Trump administration again to stop illegal tariffs
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Aug. 3, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the administration's recent decision to increase tariffs o
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL AGAIN SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO STOP ILLEGAL TARIFFS
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Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs That are Increasing Prices for Americans
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a third lawsuit over the Trump administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL DEFENDS STATE COURTS' ROLE IN CLIMATE CASE BEFORE U.S. SUPREME COURT
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a multistate state coalition of 16 attorneys general in filing a court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules and
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 3 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO PROTECT ILLINOIS RESIDENTS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
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Raoul Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of TANF Recipients' Private Data
Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 23 attorneys general, today filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over unlawful policy changes that would give the administration b
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
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Press Releases
Lawsuit Challenges Unlawful Tariffs that are Increasing Prices on Americans
(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a third lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration to Protect Connecticut Residents' Personal Information
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Press Releases
AG Tong Takes Action to Stop Illegal Sharing of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
(Hartford, CT)- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump administration over unlawful
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Big Ideas Lab Podcast Explores STARMOC: LLNL's Mission Operations Center
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Big Ideas Lab podcast explores STARMOC: LLNL's mission operations center
From off-roading in rural Nevada to commuting during rush hour on the 405 in Los Angeles, the space domain has undergone a rapid transformation over the past five years. What began as a vast landscape with a few high-profile, large-scale missions is now a heavily trafficked orbital freewa
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Brewing Better Health: Why positive experiences matter in childhood
RENO, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news:
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Brewing Better Health: Why positive experiences matter in childhood
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A caring teacher. A bus driver who takes an interest. A safe neighborhood. A place to belong after school.
These everyday relationships and environments may seem simple, but Kristen Clements-Nolle, Ph.D., MPH, has found they can play a powerful role in helping children thrive, even when they experience adversity.
"It turns out that the more
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Building Up the Valley's Learners, One UNLV Construction Project at a Time
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 4 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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Building Up the Valley's Learners, One UNLV Construction Project at a Time
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From a drone's-eye view, the Maryland Parkway campus topography has transformed a bit in recent years, with even more changes on the way.
Branden Brumble is partly responsible for some of it.
"I've been on campus long enough in construction that I feel like I should have an honorary master's by now," said Brumb
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Cortez Masto Introduces Bill Package to Lower Costs for Families, Take Advantage of Emerging Technology
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) introduced three bills to make electric vehicles (EVs) and other clean transportation technologies more accessible to consumers throughout the country.
Under the Trump Administration, Nevada families have spent $2,21
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Daylight Saving Time Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham:
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SUMMARY
Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first
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Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Block Trump Administration's Attempts to Hike Health Insurance Prices and Undermine ACA
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 5 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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AG Jennings sues to block Trump Administration's attempts to hike health insurance prices and undermine ACA
Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general and the Governor of Pennsylvania in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermine
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From Waitlist to Welcome: An Inside Look at the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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From Waitlist to Welcome: An Inside Look at the Marlow Early Childhood Education Campus
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Eighty local families are about to receive some long-awaited news. UNLV/CSUN Preschool Director Chelsie Shurtleff is calling, and she's ready to inform them that they're off the preschool admissions waitlist.
After months -or often even years -of waiting for a spot to open, UNLV's expansion of the Ma
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul and Attorney General James Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Administration to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
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Governor Kathy Hochul and New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that New York joined a coalition of 24 other states to sue the Trump Administration for once again implementing illegal tariffs that will raise costs for hard working families and bus
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How Much Does Wildfire Reduce Forest Water Use and Increase Runoff?
MERCED, California, Aug. 4 -- The University of California Merced issued the following news:
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How Much Does Wildfire Reduce Forest Water Use and Increase Runoff?
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Wildfire is reshaping the forests of California's Sierra Nevada and affecting the water those forests supply to downstream users.
A paper published in Hydrology and Earth System Science reports that the effect of wildfire on potential runoff from the state's main water-supply watersheds has increased in the period 1985-2023,
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Justice Dept.: Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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The Fraud Division Announces Charges Against 19 Defendants for Medicaid Home Health Aid Schemes
Division Expands Northeast Strike Force to Philadelphia to Target Health Care Fraud Schemes, Provide Full-Spectrum Accountability
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The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division (Fraud Division) announced a major investment in combatting Medicaid fraud through a significant expansion of th
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Md. A.G. Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Announces Multistate $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices
The Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to States and Territories by Sandoz
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settleme
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Md. A.G. Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 5 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Defends State Courts' Role in Climate Case Before U.S. Supreme Court
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County, urging the court to follow longstanding jurisdictional rules an
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N.H. A.G. Formella: $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
CONCORD, New Hampshire, Aug. 5 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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$400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz in Generic Drug Price-Fixing Litigation
Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 43 states and territories, has reached a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in long-running consp
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle With Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Announces $400 Million Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
Settlement Will Result in Total Payments of Approximately $469 Million to State Enforcers by Sandoz
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport Fights for Affordability Against Another Round of Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a multistate coalition of 25 states in filing a second lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses. The case challenges the Administration's
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 5 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Protect New Jersey Residents' Personal Information
AG Davenport Takes Action to Stop Illegal Misuse of Millions of TANF Recipients' Private Data
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today joined a coalition of 23 other states and the District of Columbia in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful
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N.M. A.G. Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 5 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Urges Congress to Preserve Federal Hemp Reforms and Prevent the Return of Intoxicating Hemp Products
Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez, co-leading a coalition of 35 attorneys general, announced today that the coalition sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to preserve the federal redefinition of hemp and reject
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Nevada Cuts Youth Institutional Placements by More Than Half, Launches New Community-Based Mental Health Model
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- Gov. Joe Lombardo, R-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Nevada Cuts Youth Institutional Placements by More Than Half, Launches New Community-Based Mental Health Model
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Carson City, Nev. -The Nevada Health Authority today announced major progress under its settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, reporting a dramatic drop in youth institutional placements and a shift toward community-based care. Building on this progress over the
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Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of frontline health care workers
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Nurses deliver petition opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of frontline health care workers
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Today registered nurses delivered a petition to their employer opposing CommonSpirit Health's planned layoffs of more than 175 frontline health care workers signed by more than 5,000 nurses. The nurses held a rally and press conference earlier this morning to protest owner
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Pacific West Region National Park Services Employees Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Union] -- The National Treasury Employees Union issued the following news release:
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Pacific West Region National Park Services Employees Overwhelmingly Vote to Unionize
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Washington, D.C. - Employees of the National Park Service (NPS), Pacific West Region (PWR), will be represented by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU), according to election results announced today.
In an overwhelming election victory, NPS PWR workers voted 194-6 for NTEU to be t
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration Again to Stop Illegal Tariffs
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on American consumers and businesses.
Today's lawsuit challenges the Admini
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 5 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Protect Private Data of Families in Need
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and two governors in suing the Trump Administration over unlawful policy changes which would give the administration broad access to the sensitive private information of
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11982) by natural resources policy specialist Charles V. Stern.
Here are excerpts:
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Responding to Drought in the Colorado River Basin
The Colorado River Basin covers more than 246,000 square miles in seven U.S. states and Mexico. Basin waters are governed by multiple documents, known collectively as the Law of the River. The Colorado River Compact of 1922 established the fr
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Overturn Law Establishing Yucca Mountain As Nuclear Waste Repository, Consider New Uses for Site
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen, Cortez Masto Introduce Bill to Overturn Law Establishing Yucca Mountain As Nuclear Waste Repository, Consider New Uses for Site
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced a bill to ensure Yucca Mountain will never be used as a repository for nuclear waste and require the U.S. government to consider other uses for Yucca Mountain that would cre
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement With Sandoz Inc.
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 5 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $996,862.80 in Settlement with Sandoz Inc.
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive $996,862.80 as its share in a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running cons
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U.S. Court of Appeals - Background & Circuit Splits From 2025 Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49042) on July 23, 2026, entitled "The U.S. Court of Appeals - Background and Circuit Splits from 2025."
The report is written by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia and supervisory attorneys Craig W. Canetti and Tamsin G. Harrington.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The U.S. Courts of Appeals frequently act as the final arbiters of questions of law within their respective jurisdi
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Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 -- Brennan Center for Justice at New York University School of Law issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026:
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Voting Experts Release Updated State Election Certification Law Guides Ahead of Midterms
Eight state guides detail the election certification process and the laws safeguarding it. Seven of the guides cover battleground states (Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin). The eighth guide provides general information
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Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 3 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Where is Joe Lombardo?: With Under 100 Days Until Election Night, Lombardo is Hiding From Struggling Nevadans
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As Nevadans sound the alarm on sky-high costs and small businesses are on the brink of closing thanks to the Lombardo-Trump economy, Joe Lombardo hasn't held a single press conference in 75 days.
Instead of addressing Nevadans' concerns about rising costs, Lombardo has only sat down
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