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Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 25, 2025

State of Vermont Office of Governor · June 25, 2025

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 25, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.474, An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law S.51,...

Gov. Scott, Sens. Sanders and Welch, Rep. Balint Announce $13.6 million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities

State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development · June 24, 2025

For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 24, 2025 GOVERNOR SCOTT, SENATOR SANDERS, SENATOR WELCH, AND CONGRESSWOMAN BALINT ANNOUNCE $13.6 MILLION IN NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION GRANTS FOR VERMONT COMMUNITIES Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil...

Action Taken by Governor Phil Scott on Legislation - June 25, 2025

State of Vermont Office of Governor · June 25, 2025

Montpelier, Vt. - Governor Phil Scott announced action on the following bills, passed by the General Assembly. On June 25, Governor Scott signed bills of the following titles: H.474, An act relating to miscellaneous changes to election law S.51,...

Gov. Scott, Sens. Sanders and Welch, Rep. Balint Announce $13.6 million in Northern Border Regional Commission Grants for Vermont Communities

State of Vermont Agency of Commerce and Community Development · June 24, 2025

For Immediate Release Tuesday, June 24, 2025 GOVERNOR SCOTT, SENATOR SANDERS, SENATOR WELCH, AND CONGRESSWOMAN BALINT ANNOUNCE $13.6 MILLION IN NORTHERN BORDER REGIONAL COMMISSION GRANTS FOR VERMONT COMMUNITIES Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson to NC Hospitals: The Law Requires You to Provide Emergency Reproductive Care

North Carolina Attorney General · June 25, 2025

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general urged hospitals nationwide to renew their commitment to existing federal law and continue providing life-saving emergency abortion care to patients. “Hospitals in North...

Everblue Awarded Grant to Establish Vermont's Weatherization Training Center

EIN Presswire · June 25, 2025

BARRE, VT, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Everblue, a leading provider of sustainability and clean energy training, has been selected to launch the Vermont Innovation, Efficiency and Weatherization (VIEW) Center. This...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding

Oregon Department of Justice · 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...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Multi-State Letter Reaffirming Hospitals’ Duty to Provide Emergency Abortion Care Under Federal Law

Oregon Department of Justice · June 24, 2025

Attorney General Dan Rayfield today and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general sent a letter to the American Hospital Association reaffirming that hospitals across the country are legally obligated to provide emergency abortion care under the...

Attorney General Ford Helps Secure Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks

Nevada Attorney General · July 16, 2025

Nevada Will Receive Approximately $442,381.44 from Multistate Settlement in Principle Carson City, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202 million from Gilead...

Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding

The Office of Attorney General Connecticut · July 16, 2025

Press Releases 07/16/2025 Attorney General Tong Sues Trump Administration for Unlawfully Cutting Billions in Disaster Mitigation Funding (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Takes Legal Action to Defend North Carolinians’ Access to Critical Information During Natural Disasters

North Carolina Attorney General · June 20, 2025

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 21 other attorneys general joined an amicus brief to protect funding for public radio and TV stations that provide vital emergency communications to North Carolinians during natural disasters,...

Washington state sues Trump administration for unlawfully cutting billions in disaster mitigation funding

Washington State Office of Attorney General · July 16, 2025

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today led a coalition of 20 states in suing the Trump administration over its decision to illegally shut down the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) bipartisan Building Resilient Infrastructure and...

Attorney General James Issues Guidance Affirming Legality and Importance of Environmental Justice Initiatives

New York Attorney General · 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 · 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 · 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...

New Haven Barracks / Assault on LEO, Aggravated Disorderly Conduct, Resisting Arrest, VCOR

Vermont State Police · July 15, 2025

VSP News Release-Incident STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE CASE#: 25B5003131 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Trooper Josh Gurwicz STATION: New Haven Barracks CONTACT#: (802) 388-4919 DATE/TIME: 07/14/2025 at...

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Illegally Freezing Billions in Education Funds

New York Attorney General · July 15, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 22 other attorneys general, as well as the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky, today sued the Trump administration for illegally freezing nearly $7 billion dollars in critical education...

Attorney General Tong Urges Congress to Curb Unscrupulous ICE Tactics

The Office of Attorney General Connecticut · July 16, 2025

Press Releases 07/15/2025 Attorney General Tong Urges Congress to Curb Unscrupulous ICE Tactics (Hartford, CT) – Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general sending a letter to members of Congress, urging them to...

Attorney General Ford Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Concerning Federal Agents Wearing Masks During Immigration Operations

Nevada Attorney General · July 16, 2025

CARSON CITY, NV – Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general sent a letter to members of Congress, urging them to pass legislation generally prohibiting federal immigration agents from wearing masks...

Attorney General Ford Blocks Returns and Sales of Machine Gun Conversion Devices in Nevada

Nevada Attorney General · July 16, 2025

Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that, following his lawsuit alongside a coalition of 16 attorneys general, the Trump administration has committed to carving out Nevada from its illegal plans to distribute...