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Attorney General Ford Joins Amicus Brief in Support of Legal Challenge to Unlawful Termination of Job Corps
Nevada Attorney General
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July 16, 2025
Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined an amicus brief with attorneys general from 21 other states in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a...
TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Reflects on Anniversary of 2023 and 2024 Flooding Events
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 10, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott yesterday held a press conference at the Lyndonville Redemption Center to reflect on the anniversary of the 2023 and 2024 severe flooding events which impacted over 150 cities, towns and villages. Governor...
TRANSCRIPT: Governor Phil Scott Reflects on Anniversary of 2023 and 2024 Flooding Events
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 10, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott yesterday held a press conference at the Lyndonville Redemption Center to reflect on the anniversary of the 2023 and 2024 severe flooding events which impacted over 150 cities, towns and villages. Governor...
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dave Wolk to Serve on School District Redistricting Task Force
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 2, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Dave Wolk, of Rutland, to serve as the Governor’s appointee on the School District Redistricting Task Force after signing H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s...
Governor Phil Scott Appoints Dave Wolk to Serve on School District Redistricting Task Force
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 2, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced the appointment of Dave Wolk, of Rutland, to serve as the Governor’s appointee on the School District Redistricting Task Force after signing H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s...
Vermont State Meat Inspection Program: Dhaurali Goats
Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets
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July 2, 2025
Under the Vermont State meat Inspection Program, all livestock slaughtered for commercial sale – including goats processed for halal markets – must be conducted under continuous inspection by a state food safety specialist. The inspection process...
Governor Phil Scott Appoints 83 to Boards and Commissions
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 1, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott’s office today announced a range of appointments made in the second quarter of 2025. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their...
Governor Phil Scott Appoints 83 to Boards and Commissions
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 1, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott’s office today announced a range of appointments made in the second quarter of 2025. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their...
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief in Support of Legal Challenge to Unlawful Termination of Job Corps
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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July 3, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined an amicus brief, alongside 21 attorneys general, in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps in Cabrera et al. v. Department of Labor...
Governor Scott, Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint Announce $13.6 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 24, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), today announced that 11 Vermont communities will be receiving a...
Governor Scott, Senator Sanders, Senator Welch, and Congresswoman Balint Announce $13.6 Million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 24, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, together with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), today announced that 11 Vermont communities will be receiving a...
Washington state files amicus brief in support of legal challenge to unlawful termination of Job Corps
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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July 2, 2025
SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today filed an amicus brief with the attorneys general from 21 other states in support of a proposed class of plaintiffs challenging the unlawful termination of Job Corps, a national program that offers career...
Oregon Leads Multi-State Legal Effort to Restore Funding for Humanities Programs Across the Country
Oregon Department of Justice
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July 2, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield is leading a coalition of states, urging a federal court to stop the Trump administration from gutting federal support for public humanities programs that serve communities nationwide. The coalition filed an...
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - July 1, 2025
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 1, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bill, passed by the General Assembly. On July 1, Governor Scott signed a bill of the following title: H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance,...
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - July 1, 2025
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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July 1, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bill, passed by the General Assembly. On July 1, Governor Scott signed a bill of the following title: H.454, An act relating to transforming Vermont’s education governance,...
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 27, 2025
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 27, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 27, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.480, An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law...
Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 27, 2025
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 27, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 27, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.480, An act relating to miscellaneous amendments to education law...
Attorney General Tong Joins Multi-State Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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June 26, 2025
Press Releases 06/26/2025 Attorney General Tong Joins Multi-State Letter Reminding Hospitals of Their Obligation to Provide Access to Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law Attorney General Tong Reaffirms Commitment to Protecting Access to...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding
Oregon Department of Justice
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July 16, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 20 states sued the Trump Administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities...
Transcript: Governor Phil Scott Signs Tax Relief Bill for Working Families, Seniors, and Military Retirees
State of Vermont Office of Governor
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June 25, 2025
Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today held a ceremony to sign S.51, An act relating to Vermont income tax exclusions and tax credits into law. He was joined by members of the legislature, current and former members of the military, and other...