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Washington State Urges Court to Uphold Orders Blocking Trump Administration’s Attack on USRAP Refugees
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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May 27, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in Pacito v. Trump, supporting a challenge to Executive Order 14163, which...
Casinos.com Announces International Casino Awards Winners
Business Wire
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May 27, 2025
Casinos.com has revealed the first-ever International Casino Awards winners, a landmark event honoring the best in global casino entertainment. As part of the newly established International Casinos Day™, the consumer-led awards highlight...
Kennebec Valley Superintendents’ Association Hosts Successful Biannual Student Showcase Event
Maine Department of Education
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May 15, 2025
On March 27, 2025, more than a dozen school administrative units (SAUs) gathered at Cony High School in Augusta for the biannual Kennebec Valley Superintendents’ Association (KVSA) Showcase. This interactive event, which takes place every two...
Registration Open for In-Person Summer Data Training at Locations Statewide
Maine Department of Education
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May 15, 2025
Mark your calendars! Registration for the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Summer Data Training is now open. Trainings are scheduled at various locations throughout the state in July and August. This year’s training will focus on reporting...
New Early Learning and Development Standards Resources Now Available in Five Languages
Maine Department of Education
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May 15, 2025
The Maine Department of Education (DOE) and the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) are pleased to announce the release of updated resources designed to support the effective use of the Infant/Toddler and Preschool Maine Early...
Governor Mills Announces Departure of Hannah Pingree, Director of Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future
State of Maine Office of Governor
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May 15, 2025
Under Pingree's leadership, GOPIF drove Administration efforts on climate, housing, and economic policy to benefit Maine people and communities Governor Janet Mills announced today that Hannah Pingree, Director of the Governor's Office of Policy...
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Challenging the Trump Administration’s “Anti-DEI” Executive Orders
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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May 15, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education v. Trump in support of a challenge to the Trump...
Attorney General James Sues U.S. Department of Homeland Security to Protect Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Relief Funding
New York Attorney General
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May 13, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit to block new U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) conditions that unlawfully tie emergency management and disaster relief funding to...
Synergy CHC Corp Reports Growth in Earnings Per Share for its First Quarter 2025 Financial Results and its Ninth Consecutive Quarter of Profitability
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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May 15, 2025
WESTBROOK, Maine, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Synergy CHC Corp. (NASDAQ: SNYR) (“Synergy” or the “Company”), a provider of consumer health care and lifestyle products, is announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31,...
Attorney General James Challenges Unlawful Conditions on Federal Transportation Funding
New York Attorney General
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May 13, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James and 19 other attorneys general today sued the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for unlawfully conditioning billions of dollars in critical transportation funding on state cooperation with...
Carl J. Lamb Elementary Students Get a Sweet Lesson in Science, Math, and New England Tradition
Maine Department of Education
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May 15, 2025
Students at Carl J. Lamb Elementary School in Springvale have had a sweet lesson in science, math, and New England tradition, thanks to a school-wide maple sugaring project. This initiative transformed playground maple trees into educational...
Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Coalition Suing Trump Administration Over Conditions Placed on Billions In Federal Funding
Oregon Department of Justice
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May 13, 2025
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, with a coalition of 19 attorneys general, today filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for attempting to illegally coerce their states into sweeping unlawful immigration enforcement by...
Reminder: School Registration Open for Second Annual ‘I Belong’ Youth Summit
Maine Department of Education
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May 13, 2025
Are you ready to open doors to boundless possibilities for your students? Consider registering for the Maine Department of Education (DOE) Office of Special Services and Inclusive Education’s (OSSIE) second annual ‘I Belong’ Youth Summit,...
Washington state joins coalition suing Trump administration over illegal conditions placed on billions in federal funding
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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May 13, 2025
SEATTLE — Today Washington state and 19 other attorneys general filed two separate lawsuits against the Trump administration for threatening to withhold federal funding to states that do not assist the federal government’s immigration enforcement....
History Made (Again) in Lewiston: First Full-Body Ali Statue in the US Unveiled
EIN Presswire
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May 13, 2025
No one expected the Phantom Punch to land in our quiet New England town. Join Lewiston as we turn that iconic moment into a step forward after a great tragedy. LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- WHO: Platz...
Oil painting by Cuban artist Wifredo Lam (1902-1982) climbs to $266,700 in Shannon's May 8th Spring Fine Art Auction
EIN Presswire
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May 14, 2025
The auction featured 168 quality lots and totaled $2.1 million. The diverse sale showcased paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture from around the world. MILFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, May 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Shannon’s Fine Art...
Forest Friday Engages Phippsburg Elementary School Students in Place-Based Outdoor Learning
Maine Department of Education
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May 23, 2025
(Pictured: First and fourth grade students during Forest Friday) After a long week of learning inside of the traditional brick-and-mortar classroom, students at Phippsburg Elementary School head outdoors to immerse themselves in nature for what’s...
Long Island Lobster Bake The Premier Catering Experience for Summer 2025 in the Hamptons and Long Island
EIN Presswire
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May 13, 2025
Bringing Fresh Lobster Bakes, Clambakes, and BBQs to Long Island and the Hamptons. SOUTHAMPTON, NY, UNITED STATES, May 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the summer season approaches, Long Island Lobster Bake, a top-tier catering company...
Attorney General Bonta Leads Multistate Coalition in Opposing HHS Rollback of Protections for Unaccompanied Children
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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May 23, 2025
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, leading a coalition of 19 attorneys general, submitted comments opposing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) interim final rule that makes significant changes to the 2024...
Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins Coalition of 38 Attorneys General Supporting Legislation to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
State of Alaska Department of Law
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May 23, 2025
May 23, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general from across the country in calling on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a...