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Vermont State Police investigates after police fatally shoot man in Springfield
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Vermont State Police investigates after police fatally shoot man in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Vermont (Friday, Aug. 22, 2025) — The Vermont State Police is investigating a fatal...

Vermont Law Prohibits Sale of Bear Paws, Organs
With Vermont’s bear hunting season starting September 1, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that the sale of bear paws and internal organs of bears is prohibited. “Vermont State Game Wardens have investigated cases where...

Vermont Law Prohibits Sale of Bear Paws, Organs
With Vermont’s bear hunting season starting September 1, the Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department reminds hunters that the sale of bear paws and internal organs of bears is prohibited. “Vermont State Game Wardens have investigated cases where...

Gideon Asen Expands Medical Malpractice and Personal Injury into Vermont with Office in Burlington
Gideon Asen LLC, a nationally recognized trial law firm, is now serving clients across Vermont with new offices in Burlington SUMNER, VT, UNITED STATES, August 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gideon Asen LLC, a nationally recognized trial law...

Update No. 2: Autopsy completed following fatal police shooting in Springfield
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Autopsy completed following fatal police shooting in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Vermont (Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025) — An autopsy on James Crary, 36, of Newport, New Hampshire, was...

Seattle Woman Indicted for Murder of U.S. Border Patrol Agent in Vermont
A federal grand jury in the District of Vermont returned a four-count superseding indictment today charging Teresa Youngblut, 21, of Seattle, with the murder of a Border Patrol agent, the assault of two additional agents with a deadly weapon, and...

Illinois governor supports Senate attempt to prevent US weapons sales to Israel
(MENAFN) Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker on Sunday voiced his support for a Senate initiative aimed at blocking US arms sales to Israel, saying it sends a crucial message to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Gaza’s deepening...

Attorney General Ford Joins Secures Decision Blocking Trump’s Unlawful Elections Order
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced the District Court for the District of Massachusetts has granted a preliminary injunction blocking unlawful provisions in President Donald Trump’s unprecedented elections...

Attorney General Bonta Strongly Opposes Federal Government’s Proposed Rule to Rescind the ‘‘National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska’’
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside four other attorneys general, submitted a comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) strongly opposing the agency’s proposed rule to rescind the Biden...

Update No. 1: VSP provides update on fatal police shooting in Springfield
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Vermont State Police provides update on fatal police shooting in Springfield SPRINGFIELD, Vermont (Friday, Aug. 22, 2025) — The Vermont State Police investigation into Thursday...

Attorney General James Sues to Stop the Federal Government from Defunding Planned Parenthood
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania in suing to block a provision in the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBA), that illegally targets and...

Gideon Asen Law Firm Welcomes Joe Foltz as Director of Case Intake, Evaluation & Core Cases Unit
Gideon Asen is proud to announce the hiring of Joe Foltz as its first Director of Gideon Asen's Case Intake, Evaluation & Core Case Unit. AUBURN, ME, UNITED STATES, July 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Gideon Asen, a leading national law firm...

Attorney General Bonta, 20 Attorneys General Issue Open Letter Responding to Trump Administration’s Retribution Campaign Against New York Attorney General Letitia James
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, alongside 20 other attorneys general, issued an open letter responding to the Trump Administration’s campaign of retribution against New York Attorney General Letitia James: "As lawyers,...

Attorney General Tong Petitions the FDA to Remove Burdensome Restrictions on Mifepristone
Press Releases 08/21/2025 Attorney General Tong Petitions the FDA to Remove Burdensome Restrictions on Mifepristone (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong, 16 other attorneys general and the governor of Pennsylvania this week petitioned...

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“No Sticks, No Pucks, No Goals, No Gloves – Just Fights” SUNRISE, FL, IL, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- BKFC ICE WARS, the Dynamic New Combat Sports League presents their third explosive, can’t miss event, ‘Bare Knuckle...

Attorney General Bonta Issues Guidance on Donor-Funded Scholarships Supporting Protected Classes
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of 10 states in releasing guidance on the rights and responsibilities of entities holding charitable scholarship funds for the benefit of members of protected classes such as...

AG Brown petitions the FDA to remove burdensome restrictions on mifepristone
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown and 16 other states, as well as the District of Columbia, are requesting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) remove burdensome restrictions on mifepristone, one of two drugs used in medication...

Attorney General Tong Continues Support of Litigation Challenging Unconstitutional Immigration Stops in Southern California
Press Releases 08/20/2025 Attorney General Tong Continues Support of Litigation Challenging Unconstitutional Immigration Stops in Southern California (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today, as part of a coalition of 17 attorneys...

FRIENDSHIP OVER FEAR – Unprecedented Cross-Border Demonstrations Unite U.S., Canada, Mexico on Aug. 16
40 events (22 cross-border) defy militarization with peace, art and friendship From Baja California to Quebec, communities reject fear-based politics and celebrate connection SAN DIEGO, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- On Saturday, August 16,...

Attorney General Bonta Continues Support of Litigation Challenging Unconstitutional Immigration Stops in Southern California
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a coalition of 17 attorneys general, submitted a second amicus brief in support of litigation challenging U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) and Customs and Border...