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APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies
Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state...

Chemomab Announces New Medical and Clinical Appointments
David M. Weiner, MD, Rejoins Chemomab as Interim Chief Medical Officer, Bringing Extensive Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industry R&D, Drug Development and Strategic Experience Jack Lawler, Who Oversaw the Conduct of Chemomab’s Successful Phase...

Health and Wellness Expert Empowers Seniors and Gen Xers to Live Longer, Healthier Lives
KABOOMER: Thriving and Striving into Your Nineties and STRONG TO SAVE: Your GenX Imperative to Die Harder and Later by David Emerson Frost SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 3, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- David Emerson Frost, a leading advocate...

Attorney General Jackley and Attorneys General Demand Congress Prohibit PBMS From Owning Pharmacies to Protect Consumers
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, April 14, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 38 other Attorneys General demand Congress prohibit pharmacy benefit managers...

The Columbus Organization Awarded HCBS Case Management Contract in Vermont
BLUE BELL, Pa., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Columbus Organization, the nation’s leading provider of outcomes-based care coordination services for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities (IDD), conditions associated with...

VTF&W is Offering Introductory Fishing Clinics
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is holding a series of free introductory fishing clinics this spring open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing. Equipment will be provided, but...

VTF&W is Offering Introductory Fishing Clinics
The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department is holding a series of free introductory fishing clinics this spring open to people of all ages and levels of experience, including those who are completely new to fishing. Equipment will be provided, but...

Transforming Lives: Powerback Pediatrics Celebrates Vermont Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Therapy Expansion
MONTPELIER, Vt., April 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Powerback Pediatrics has expanded its Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) Services, launching services for children diagnosed with autism throughout the state of Vermont. Therapy sessions are...

April 14, 2025 - Attorney General Miyares Joins Bipartisan Coalition Asking Congress to Prohibit PBMs from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 For media inquiries only, contact: Shaun...

Attorney General Bonta: No One Should Have to Choose Between Their Health and Their Financial Security
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter opposing a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that would make over a dozen amendments to...

Just Launched! Vermont Medicaid Permanent Supportive Housing Assistance Program (PSHA)
Vermont has begun using Medicaid to bolster housing navigation and housing sustaining services to eligible individuals. The Department for Children and Families’ (DCF) Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) will be managing this project by...

Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congressional Leaders to Pass Law Prohibiting PBMs from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general writes that federal action is needed to protect consumers and small businesses OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the...

Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration ACA Rule
MAINE, July 17 - Back to current news. Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration ACA Rule July 17, 2025 Attorney Generals Office Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration ACA...

Update Vermont State Police investigates death of two people at a residence in Eden
STATE OF VERMONT DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY VERMONT STATE POLICE Vermont State Police investigates the deaths of two people at a residence in Eden UPDATE: On Thursday (April 10, 2025) autopsies on the two individuals were completed at the Chief...

Announcing the Vermont Clean Water Initiative 2024 Performance Report
PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release – January 21, 2025 Media Contacts: Claire Madden, Tracking and Accounting Supervisor Department of Environmental Conservation 802-636-7536, Claire.Madden@Vermont.gov Emily Bird, Program Manager Department of...

Attorney General Rayfield Secures up to $335 Million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Its Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the opioid crisis. Mylan, which is now a part of...

Attorney General James Secures up to $335 Million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Its Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that her office secured a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins up to $335 Million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Fueling Opioid Crisis
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Monday, April 7, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced a settlement in principle worth up to $335 million nationwide with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan)...

Attorney General Bonta Secures up to $335 Million from Pharmaceutical Company Mylan for Its Role in Fueling Opioid Crisis
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a multistate settlement in principle with pharmaceutical company Mylan Inc. (Mylan) that will deliver up to $335 million nationwide to help combat the opioid crisis. Mylan, which is...

Toxic Takeout? Your Foam Food Containers Could Be Putting Your Health at Risk
WASHINGTON, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Oceana released a new report, "Plastic Foam Needs 'To Go,'" revealing the dangers behind single-use plastic foam products like clamshell takeout food containers, cups, packing peanuts, and...