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News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors Newsletter for Tuesday February 11, 2025 ( 47 items )  

AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Innovation Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Innovation Research BOSTON -- Massachusetts Attorney Andrea Joy Campbell co-led 21 other attorneys general in today suing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge m  more

AG Jennings Sues Trump to Save Medical Research
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 11 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * AG Jennings sues Trump to save medical research Attorney General Kathy Jennings and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities and research institutions a  more

AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel co-led 22 other attorneys general in today suing the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health  more

Ag Rayfield Sues Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Innovation Research
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Ag Rayfield Sues Trump Administration For Defunding Medical And Public Health Innovation Research Coalition of 22 Attorneys General Challenge NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions Attorney General Dan Rayfield and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON SWIFT VICTORY IN LAWSUIT TEMPORARILY STOPPING ELON MUSK AND DOGE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, SENSITIVE DATA AND CRITICAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2025: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ RELEASES STATEMENT ON SWIFT VICTORY IN LAWSUIT TEMPORARILY STOPPING ELON MUSK AND DOGE ACCESS TO CONFIDENTIAL RECORDS, SENSITIVE DATA AND CRITICAL PAYMENT SYSTEMS HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez today released the below statement, after a federal judge in the Southern District of New York granted a motion for a temporary restraining ord  more

Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Implementing Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures Court Order Blocking Trump Administration from Implementing Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts granting a temporary restraining order that bars the Trump Administration's unlawful and drastic National Institutes of Hea  more

Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Sues Trump Administration over Unlawful NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions Coalition also seeks court order barring Trump Administration from implementing drastic funding cuts OAKLAND -- As part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced filing a lawsuit against the Trump Administr  more

Attorney General Bonta: Court Orders Trump Administration to Immediately Restore All Frozen Federal Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta: Court Orders Trump Administration to Immediately Restore All Frozen Federal Funding State attorneys general continue to secure favorable decisions reining in Presidential overreach OAKLAND - California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement in response to a decision by the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island to en  more

Attorney General Brown Stands With Federal Workers in 'Fork in the Road' Federal Buyout Challenge
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2025: * * * Media Contacts: press@oag.state.md.us 410-576-7009 Attorney General Brown Stands with Federal Workers in 'Fork in the Road' Federal Buyout Challenge BALTIMORE, MD (February 9, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, today joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, standing with the nation's federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration  more

Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Media Contacts: press@oag.state.md.us 410-576-7009 Attorney General Brown Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Coalition of 22 Attorneys General Challenge NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions BALTIMORE, MD (February 10, 2025) - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 21 other attorneys gen  more

Attorney General Clark Stands With Federal Workers in 'Fork in The Road' Federal Buyout Challenge
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2025: * * * Attorney General Clark Stands with Federal Workers in 'Fork in The Road' Federal Buyout Challenge Coalition Files 'Friend of the Court' Brief in Unions' Case Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, standing with the nation's federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan. The so-cal  more

Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Clark Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Coalition of 22 Attorneys General Challenge NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions Attorney General Charity Clark and 21 other state attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and  more

Attorney General Clark Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 11 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration from Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order against NIH's Directive to Slash Funding for Cutting-Edge Medical Research at Every U.S. Research Institution MONTPELIER, Vt. - Following the filing of Attorney General Charity Clark's lawsuit earlier today, a   more

Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Slashing Vital Medical and Scientific Research Funding
ALBANY, New York, Feb. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Slashing Vital Medical and Scientific Research Funding NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for attempting to illegally slash grant funding t  more

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Unlawful Health Care Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 11 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Temporary Restraining Order to Prevent Unlawful Health Care Cuts Contact: Nazneen Ahmed RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson won a temporary restraining order preventing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) from unlawfully stripping funds that support cutting-edge medical and public health research at universities   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR MASSACHUSETTS BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DEFUNDING MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION RESEARCH
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOIO KUHINA U.S. DISTRICT COURT FOR MASSACHUSETTS BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FROM DEFUNDING MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION RESEARCH HONOLULU - - Hawaii Attorney General Anne Lopez has issued the following statement after a federal judge in the U.S. District Court for Massachusetts issued a temporary restraining order (TRO) against the National Institutes of Healt  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION STANDING WITH FEDERAL WORKERS IN 'FORK IN THE ROAD' FEDERAL BUYOUT CHALLENGE
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2025: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ LEADS COALITION STANDING WITH FEDERAL WORKERS IN "FORK IN THE ROAD" FEDERAL BUYOUT CHALLENGE HONOLULU - Attorney General Anne Lopez is leading a coalition of 21 state attorneys general standing with the nation's federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan. The so-called "Fork in the Road" directive is an att  more

ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DEFUNDING MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION RESEARCH
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ SUES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION FOR DEFUNDING MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH INNOVATION RESEARCH HONOLULU - - Attorney General Anne Lopez and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), in an effort to bar them from unlawfully cutting funds that supp  more

Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research TRENTON - New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support  more

Attorney General Mayes Responds to Court Blocking Trump Administration From Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes Responds to Court Blocking Trump Administration from Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes released the below statement in response to a federal judge in the District of Massachusetts granting her motion for a temporary restraining order (TRO) just a few hours after she and a coalition of attorneys general sued  more

Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Mayes Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research PHOENIX - Attorney General Kris Mayes and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edge medical and pub  more

Attorney General Neronha Stands With Federal Workers in Challenging 'Fork in the Road' Federal Buyout
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 9, 2025: * * * Attorney General Neronha stands with federal workers in challenging "Fork in the Road" federal buyout Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 21 state attorneys general, standing with the nation's federal employees in a challenge to the Trump Administration's federal "buyout" plan. The so-called "Fork in the Road" directive is an at  more

Attorney General Neronha Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 11 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Neronha sues Trump Administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 22 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-edg  more

Attorney General Nessel Stands with Federal Workers in Challenge to "Fork in the Road" Deferred Resignation Offer
LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 9 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Nessel Stands with Federal Workers in Challenge to "Fork in the Road" Deferred Resignation Offer LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, standing with the nation's federal employees in a challenge to the Trump administration's federal "buyout" plan. The attorneys general moved to file an amicus brief in support   more

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION DEFENDING FUNDING FOR MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION DEFENDING FUNDING FOR MEDICAL AND PUBLIC HEALTH RESEARCH Attorneys General File Legal Challenge to Dramatic NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general today to stop the Trump administration from unlawfully cutting Department of Health and Human Ser  more

Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 11 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Santa Fe, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for unlawfully cutting funds that support cutting-  more

Attorney General Rayfield Announces Swift Victory in Lawsuit Stopping DOGE's Attacks on Americans
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Announces Swift Victory in Lawsuit Stopping DOGE's Attacks on Americans Attorney General Dan Rayfield today released the below statement after an early morning victory in court. A federal judge in the Southern District of New York temporarily blocked Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) from accessing Americans' most sensi  more

Attorney General Tong Sues to Stop Trump from Defunding Lifesaving Medical Research, Including $35 Million for UConn
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Sues to Stop Trump from Defunding Lifesaving Medical Research, Including $35 Million for UConn # Coalition of 22 Attorneys General Challenge NIH Funding Cuts for Universities and Research Institutions (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong and 21 other attorneys general today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Servi  more

Del. A.G. Jennings Sues to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Invasion of Americans' Privacy
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump Administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) unauthorized   more

Del. A.G. Jennings: Trump Administration Not Complying With Court Order to Unfreeze Federal Funding
DOVER, Delaware, Feb. 8 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Kathy Jennings today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in moving to enforce a temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Trump, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and federal agencies attempting to pause nearly $3 trillion in federal funds for critical programs and services. "These funds are not monopoly money, and this is not a game.  more

Federal Court Orders Florida Man to Pay Over $7.6 Million for Digital Asset Fraud
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: * * * Federal Court Orders Florida Man to Pay Over $7.6 Million for Digital Asset Fraud # Release Number 9051-25 # February 10, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts entered a consent order against Randall Crater of Heathrow, Florida. The order requires Crater to pay over $   more

Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul Sue Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 11 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * Gov. Evers, Attorney General Kaul sue Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Coalition of 22 States Challenge NIH Funding Cuts of Universities and Research Institutes MADISON, Wis. - Gov. Evers and Attorney General Kaul and 21 other states today sued the Trump Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, and th  more

Gov. Evers, Wis. A.G. Kaul Join 19 States in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Attacks on Americans
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Gov. Tony Evers and Attorney General Josh Kaul today announced Wisconsin is joining a coalition of 19 states in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Effici  more

Governor Healey Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Massachusetts
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Welcomes His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of Jordan to Massachusetts Boston -- Governor Maura Healey and First Lady Joanna Lydgate today welcomed His Majesty King Abdullah II ibn Al Hussein of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Massachusetts State House. After a brief meeting in the Governor's Ceremonial Office, Governor Healey and His Majesty met with   more

Hawaii A.G. Anne Lopez Joins Multistate Coalition Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE Access to Confidential Records, Sensitive Data and Critical Payment Systems
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 8 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Anne Lopez today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)," unauthorized access  more

ICE Boston lodges immigration detainer against Dominican national accused of grisly murder
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Boston lodges immigration detainer against Dominican national accused of grisly murder LYNN, Mass. -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement lodged an immigration detainer against Eric Dionida German-Pena, 25, a native and citizen of the Dominican Republic, following his apprehension in Lynn for his alleged role in the murder of a Massachusetts s  more

In New Court Filing, Wis. A.G. Kaul: Trump Administration Not Complying With Court Order to Unfreeze Federal Funding
MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 8 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: * * * In light of evidence of the Trump Administration continuing to block state funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and Infrastructure, Investment, and Jobs Act, states file motion to enforce existing court order Preliminary injunction motion highlights the significant threats posed by the Trump Administration's funding freeze, affecting access to food, healthcare, and   more

Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Attacks on Americans
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 8 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" unauth  more

Medicaid: Enrollment in and CMS Oversight of Former Foster Care Children Eligibility Group
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Medicaid: Enrollment in and CMS Oversight of Former Foster Care Children Eligibility Group Fast Facts Nearly all children in foster care are eligible for Medicaid. After they age out of foster care, usually at 18, most remain eligible for coverage until 26. Over 100,000 of these young people had Medicaid in 2023. But it's hard for some young people to maintain their coverage. For exampl  more

Melissa Harris: Propelling Space Telescopes Toward Success
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * Melissa Harris: Propelling Space Telescopes Toward Success Melissa Harris is an engineer working on the propulsion system for the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope. Melissa Harris assists in welding the Roman Space Telescope propulsion deck manifold. Credits: NASA / Courtesy of Melissa Harris Name: Melissa Harris Title: Integration and Testing Lead for Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Propulsion Subsystem Organi  more

N.C. A.G. Jeff Jackson Sues Over Potential Exposure of North Carolinians' Financial Data
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 8 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Jeff Jackson today filed a lawsuit to stop the federal government from unlawfully sharing Americans' personal and financial data with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Attorney General Jackson shared the following statement: "This is federal overreach that puts millions of Americans at risk by exposing confidential financial data wit  more

NIH Case Update: Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration From Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * NIH Case Update: Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration from Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research Federal Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against NIH's Directive to Slash Funding for Cutting-Edge Medical Research at Every U.S. Research Institution Salem, OR - Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield applauds a federal judge's swift action in issuing temporary  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha Files Motion to Enforce Court Order to Unfreeze Federal Funding
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Feb. 7, 2025: Attorney General Neronha today co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing a motion for enforcement of their ongoing lawsuit against President Trump over his administration's funding freeze. The freeze would put an indefinite pause on the majority of federal funding and financial assistance, jeopardizing vital programs that support families, promote publ  more

R.I. A.G. Neronha Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Unauthorized Access to Americans' Private Information
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Feb. 8 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release: Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 18 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" unauthorized access to the   more

State of Washington Joins Lawsuit Against Trump Administration for Defunding Medical and Public Health Innovation Research
OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 11 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2025: * * * State of Washington joins lawsuit against Trump Administration for defunding medical and public health innovation research Coalition of 22 attorneys general challenge NIH funding cuts for universities and research institutions UPDATE: A federal judge in U.S. District Court for Massachusetts granted the motion for a temporary restraining order. "Within only a  more

Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving CSX Transportation
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 55) entitled "CSX Transportation Inc. - Abandonment Exemption - In Norfolk County, Massachusetts": * * * On December 3, 2024, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon a 1.61-mile rail line that runs between milepost QVF 18.01 and milepost QVF 19.6, on its Northern  more

Vt. A.G. Clark Joins Multistate Coalition in Suing to Stop Elon Musk and DOGE's Attacks on Americans
MONTPELIER, Vermont, Feb. 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release: Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 19 state attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against the Trump administration to stop the unauthorized disclosure of Americans' private information and sensitive data. The lawsuit asserts that the Trump administration illegally provided Elon Musk and the so-called "Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)" unauthorized access to   more