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Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks
Press Releases 07/15/2025 Attorney General Tong Announces $202 Million Settlement with Gilead Sciences Over Illegal Kickbacks (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202...

Jellystone Park™ Camp-Resort Network Expands in U.S and Canada
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resorts continues to expand across the U.S. and Canada, offering families both new locations as well as more attractions and more ways to stay at existing...

Attorney General Bonta Helps Secure Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks
California will receive more than $4 million from multistate settlement in principle OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202 million from Gilead Sciences, Inc....

Attorney General James Secures Over $200 Million from Gilead Sciences for Paying Illegal Kickbacks
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing $202 million from Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Gilead), for running an illegal kickback scheme to promote its HIV medications. Gilead...

Attorney General Bonta, Multistate Coalition Urge Congress to Advance Legislation Requiring Immigration Agents to Identify Themselves
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in sending a letter to Congressional members urging them to advance legislation prohibiting immigration agents from wearing masks to conceal their identity and...

Unforgettable Forgottonia Hosts Heritage Days Festival and the World's Largest Monopoly Game: Macombopoly
Experience an extended weekend of live music, local flavor, family fun, and the World’s Largest Monopoly game during Macomb’s Heritage Days Festival. MACOMB, IL, UNITED STATES, June 12, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- There’s no better time to...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools and Nearly 1,000 NC Educator Jobs
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, July 14, 2025 Email: bconroy@ncdoj.gov Phone: 984-383-9038 Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues to Protect $165 Million for NC Public Schools and Nearly 1,000 NC Educator Jobs RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff...

Guardian Recovery Welcomes Ross Bacon as Vice President of Business Development
Guardian Recovery announces the appointment of Ross Bacon as Vice President of Business Development bringing valuable expertise to support continued growth. DELRAY BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, May 8, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Guardian Recovery...

SGS to Showcase Innovative eBike Testing and Certification Solutions at Eurobike 2025
GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 10, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, is delighted to announce its participation in Eurobike 2025, running from June 25–29, 2025, in Frankfurt. Eurobike...

The Great American Pee Map: Sitting Down in Blue States, Standing Up in Red Ones
A new survey from Nationwide Waste Services uncovers the private rituals Americans practice behind the bathroom door. GILBERT, AZ, UNITED STATES, June 6, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Great Bathroom Survey, conducted by Nationwide Waste Service...

Governor Mills Celebrates Revitalization of Historic Skowhegan Spinning Mill
Project received $100,000 storm recovery grant to repair damage caused by flooding in December 2023 Skowhegan, MAINE-- Governor Janet Mills today delivered remarks at a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the revitalization of the historic Spinning...

Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery Welcomes Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Edgar Sosa, D.O., F.A.C.S.
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Edgar Sosa now seeing patients at Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery for breast, body, and post-weight loss procedures. VERO BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Ocean Drive Plastic Surgery,...

Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors. As the Trump administration reshuffles federal priorities, we expect that consumer litigation and “blue state”...

Border Patrol apprehends known MS-13 gang member with international warrant
RANGELEY, Maine — On Friday, May 23, 2025, United States Border Patrol (USBP) Agents arrested a Mara Salvatrucha gang member (MS-13) illegally present in the United States. On February 6, 2025, The State Department, in Public Notice 12672,...

Governor Mills Signs LD 1, Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen Community Preparedness and Resiliency for Future Storms
MAINE, April 22 - Back to current news. April 22, 2025 Governor's legislation, sponsored by House and Senate Democratic and Republican leaders, will protect communities and infrastructure across Maine from effects of severe storms Governor Mills...

Forest Friday Engages Phippsburg Elementary School Students in Place-Based Outdoor Learning
(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...

DRIVE FORE KIDS ANNOUNCES, 'DOWN ON THE RANGE' CONCERT FEATURING COUNTRY MUSIC STAR GARY LEVOX OF RASCAL FLATTS
New England Country Music Artist of the Year in 2023, Houston Bernard, will be the opening act! PORTLAND, ME, UNITED STATES, May 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The organizers of Drive Fore Kids announced that Gary LeVox lead singer of Rascal...

Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Support Agricultural Manufacturing Investment in Aroostook County
LD 1951 extends tax credits to potato processing facility in Washburn and a new facility now under construction at the Loring Commerce Centre in Limestone Governor Janet Mills has signed LD 1951, legislation that supports key economic investments...

Public Service Announcement: Road closure in Canada to temporarily halt vehicle access to Van Buren Port of Entry
VAN BUREN, Maine — Construction on du Pont St. in St. Leonard, New Brunswick will temporarily close access to all vehicular traffic attempting to enter or exit Canada via the Van Buren Port of Entry starting on June 9, 2025, at 6:00 am. The Van...

Loeffler Issues Statement on One Big Beautiful Bill Signing
WASHINGTON, July 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, after President Donald J. Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, Kelly Loeffler, Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), released the following statement: “The...