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Attorney General Tong Supports Harvard University's Challenge to the Trump Administration's Retaliatory Federal Funding Freeze
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 9, 2025
Press Releases 06/09/2025 Attorney General Tong Supports Harvard University's Challenge to the Trump Administration's Retaliatory Federal Funding Freeze Multistate Amicus Brief Highlights Devastating Impact of Retaliatory Federal Funding Freeze on...
Media Release Suspicious Barn Fire Lyndon
Vermont State Police
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June 9, 2025
VSP News Release-Suspicious Fire STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A4005042 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Detective Sgt. James Wright STATION: St. Johnsbury CONTACT#: 802-748-3111 FIRE INVESTIGATORS:...
St. Albans Barracks / Burglary in Richford / Multiple Charges
Vermont State Police
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June 8, 2025
VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25A2003904 TROOPER: Benjamin Weed STATION: St. Albans Barracks CONTACT#: 802-524-5993 DATE/TIME: June 07, 2025 at 0057 hours LOCATION:...
Attorney General Bonta: Gutting NPR and PBS is a Dangerous Loss for Americans
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 20, 2025
Public media is an essential resource — especially for rural communities in emergency situations OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 23 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting NPR (National Public Radio)...
TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Delivers Adjournment Address
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 17, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott today delivered his annual adjournment address to lawmakers. A transcript of the Senate-version of Governor’s prepared adjournment remarks can be found below: Governor Scott: Mr. President, Pro Tem. Baruth,...
Homeland Security Warns about the Spike in China-Based Technology Firms’ Smuggling of Signal Jammers
Department of Homeland Security - Washington D.C.
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June 19, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security issued a warning on the rise in Chinese-manufactured signal jammers to the United States, which pose a threat to public safety and civilian aviation. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has seen a roughly 830%...
Attorney General James Issues Guidance Affirming Legality and Importance of Environmental Justice Initiatives
New York Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
NEW YORK — New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a multistate coalition of 13 other attorneys general in issuing guidance affirming the necessity and legality of environmental justice initiatives. In the guidance, Attorney General...
Attorney General Bonta: Environmental Justice Initiatives Remain Legal and Necessary
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 17, 2025
Today’s guidance provides clarity and affirms the legality and necessity of environmental justice initiatives in the face of the federal government's attacks OAKLAND— California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 12 attorneys...
Attorney General Tong Issues Guidance Affirming the Legality and Necessity of Environmental Justice Initiatives
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 17, 2025
Press Releases 06/17/2025 Attorney General Tong Issues Guidance Affirming the Legality and Necessity of Environmental Justice Initiatives Guidance Clarifies Recent Federal Actions Seeking to Eliminate and Chill Environmental Justice Efforts...
Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Of 23 Attorneys General Opposing President Trump’s Unlawful Freeze of Foreign Aid Funds
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 17, 2025
Press Releases 06/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Of 23 Attorneys General Opposing President Trump’s Unlawful Freeze of Foreign Aid Funds (Hartford, CT) — Attorney General William Tong today joined a group of 23 attorneys general...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
State of Alaska Department of Law
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June 17, 2025
Alaska may receive up to $12.2 million June 16, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion...
Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 16, 2025
Press Releases 06/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces All 55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement Connecticut will receive up to $64 million over 8 years (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today announced...
Attorney General Bonta Signs On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 16, 2025
California will receive up to $440 million OAKLAND – Attorney General Bonta today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma L.P....
Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million As Part of $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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June 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement North Carolina will receive nearly $150 million RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S....
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement
North Carolina Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
55 Attorneys General Sign On to $7.4 Billion Purdue Settlement North Carolina will receive nearly $150 million RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S....
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Job Corps
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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June 16, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief in support of Job Corps, a national program that offers career training and housing to young Americans from low-income backgrounds. Job Corps...
Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
New York Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Attorney General James Defends Lifesaving Foreign Aid Programs
New York Attorney General
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June 13, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in challenging the Trump administration’s illegal attempts to halt billions of dollars of funding for foreign assistance programs at the United...