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State mental health rankings released: New York and Hawaii rank highest, Nevada and Arizona rank lowest
ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- New York, Hawaii, and New Jersey ranked best in the nation across common measures of mental health in 2022 and 2023, according to the latest State of Mental Health in America report from Mental...
Attorneys general issue joint statement affirming the safety of and access to medical abortion drug
Attorney General Nick Brown today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in issuing a joint statement addressing concerns over a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review of mifepristone. “For more than 25 years, mifepristone has been...
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Attorney General Bonta Celebrates Key Victory in Lawsuit Challenging Illegal Conditioning of Victims of Crime Act Grant Funding
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced that following a multistate lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), the Trump Administration has now dropped its plan to impose illegal conditions on over $1.3 billion...
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Attorney General Dan Rayfield Announces Key Victory in Multi-State Lawsuit Against Trump Administration’s Imposition of Illegal Immigration Enforcement Conditions on Victims of Crime Act Grants
Attorney General Dan Rayfield, and a coalition of 19 other attorneys general, announced today that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has backed down from its attempt to impose illegal conditions on nearly $1.4 billion in Victims of Crimes Act...
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Attorney General Bird Continues Fight to Protect Kids from Social Media Harm
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today that she joined a bipartisan coalition of 31 states and the District of Columbia to support a Georgia law that limits addictive practices directed at minors by social media companies. States...
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Vermont State Police provides update on shooting involving Burlington police officer
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Vermont State Police provides update on shooting involving Burlington police officer BURLINGTON, Vermont (Tuesday, September 23, 2025) — The Vermont State Police’s investigation...
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Vermont State Police investigates after Burlington officer involved shooting
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Vermont State Police investigates after Burlington officer involved shooting BURLINGTON, Vermont (Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025) — A Burlington police officer discharged a firearm at a...
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RenovoRx’s PanTheR Post-Marketing Registry Study Progresses with First Clinical Procedure and Addition of Two Participating Clinical Sites
First Registry-Eligible Patient Procedure Commenced at the University of Vermont Cancer Center Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Join the University of Vermont Cancer Center as Participating Clinical...
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Coalition in Filing Motion for Preliminary Injunction to Block Trump Administration from Defunding Planned Parenthood and Other Health Centers
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September 24, 2025
OAKLAND — Co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the state of Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a motion for a preliminary injunction to block the Trump Administration from enforcing the “Defund Provision”...
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Vermont Announces Campaign to Open Up Plug-In “Portable” Solar to Every Household
Following Utah’s bipartisan success, advocates push for deregulatory legislation to expand affordable solar access in Vermont MONTPELIER, VT, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Today, State Senator Anne Watson, the balcony...
Washington joins state and local governments opposing EPA’s unsupported attempt to deny that greenhouse gases endanger public health
Washington, along with a coalition of other states and local governments, is opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) proposal to undo its landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare by...
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Governor Phil Scott Takes Action to Ensure Access to COVID-19 Vaccines for Vermonters
For Immediate Release Thursday, September 18, 2025 Contact Amanda Wheeler, Press Secretary Office of the Governor [email protected] GOVERNOR PHIL SCOTT TAKES ACTION TO ENSURE ACCESS TO COVID-19 VACCINES FOR VERMONTERS Montpelier, Vt. – Governor...
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Vermont’s Bear Population Estimate is Above Goal for Fourth Consecutive Year, New Research Will Explore Why
Vermont’s black bear population is estimated at 6,800 to 8,000 bears based on 2024 data, the most recent available, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 2024 is the fourth consecutive year that the bear population estimate is above...
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Vermont’s Bear Population Estimate is Above Goal for Fourth Consecutive Year, New Research Will Explore Why
Vermont’s black bear population is estimated at 6,800 to 8,000 bears based on 2024 data, the most recent available, according to the Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department. 2024 is the fourth consecutive year that the bear population estimate is above...
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Leaders at Coalition-sponsored event discuss issues challenging rural health care access
Health care leaders and other officials Sept. 9 shared their perspectives on issues related to health care access, particularly in rural areas, during an event in Washington, D.C., sponsored by the Coalition to Strengthen America's Healthcare:...
Re: Road Closure - Hospital Drive Saint Johnsbury
Roadway has re-opened. Kai Smith Emergency Communications Dispatcher I Vermont State Police - Williston PSAP 3294 St George Road Williston, VT 05495 Phone - 1(802)878-7111 Fax - 1(802)878-3173 From: Smith, Kai via DPS.VSPMedia Sent: Wednesday,...
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Road Closure - Hospital Drive Saint Johnsbury
State of Vermont Department of Public Safety Vermont State Police Saint Johnsbury News Release – Highway / Traffic Notification Hospital Drive at the intersection of Old Center Rd in Saint Johnsbury is closed due to a motorvehicle crash. This...
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors
MAINE, October 1 - Back to current news. October 1, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors AUGUSTA – Maine...
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St. Johnsbury Barracks // Single Vehicle Crash
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE NEWS RELEASE MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH CASE#: 25A4008687 RANK/TROOPER FULL NAME: Lieutenant Charles Winn STATION: St. Johnsbury CONTACT#: 802-748-3111 DATE/TIME: 09/30/2025 / 0815 hours...
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Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors
MAINE, October 1 - Back to current news. October 1, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues DOJ to Protect Services for Crime Survivors AUGUSTA – Maine...
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