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SAMHSA Announces $19M in Supplemental Funding to Strengthen Housing Capacity for Homeless People with Serious Mental Illness
SAMHSA
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August 27, 2025
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is awarding $19 million in new supplemental funding through the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant for efforts to address the intersection of homelessness and serious...
National Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 Provides Immediate Crisis Counseling to People in Advance of Tropical Storm Erin, as it Approaches Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands
SAMHSA
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August 15, 2025
The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH), at 1-800-985-5990, can provide immediate counseling to anyone experiencing emotional distress in advance of Tropical Storm Erin, anticipated to strengthen to a hurricane, as it approaches Puerto Rico and the...
Attorney General Bonta to Companies: Commit to Action Limiting Nonconsensual Deepfake Pornography
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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August 25, 2025
Letters seek to open line of communication with companies, understand how they are protecting the public OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 47 attorneys general in sending letters to search platform and payment platform...
Cardinal Group expands into the US Virgin Islands, and Puerto Rico
EIN Presswire
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June 27, 2025
Cardinal Healthcare Group representatives have confirmed an expansion of business projects into the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 27, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Cardinal Healthcare Group, a US based, and...
Wellcome Photography Prize 2025: Winning Images Reveal Powerful Stories of Science and Health
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 25, 2025
A Thousand Cuts, Sujata Setia, 2023, Urban Travel, Mithail Afrige Chowdhury, 2023, Cholesterol in the Liver, 2022, Steve Gschmeissner Click Here to download press images and captions LONDON, July 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wellcome’s 2025...
AMO helicopter crew conducts rescue in Franklin Mountains
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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August 23, 2025
EL PASO, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations helicopter crews conducted a rescue of a hiker in the Franklin Mountains State Park. On Aug. 21, CBP AMO El Paso Air Branch Operations Officer received a phone call...
Metrc Announces New Track-And-Trace Government Contract with the U.S. Virgin Islands
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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January 27, 2025
LAKELAND, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Metrc, the most trusted and experienced provider of cannabis regulatory technology systems in the U.S., announced a new contract with the Government of the U.S. Virgin Islands (GVI) to support the...
Attorney General Bird Announces $37.8 Million Opioid Settlement from Purdue Pharma
State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General
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June 18, 2025
DES MOINES -- Attorney General Brenna Bird today announced that Iowa has agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. The settlement would resolve litigation against Purdue and the Sacklers...
Washington state will receive up to $105.6 million from national settlement with Purdue Pharma
Washington State Office of Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
SEATTLE – Attorney General Nick Brown today announced that all 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to sign on to a $7.4 billion settlement with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family. This...
Attorney General James Announces Every State Has Joined $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma and the Sackler Family
New York Attorney General
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June 16, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that 55 attorneys general, representing all eligible states and U.S. territories, agreed to a $7.4 billion settlement in principle with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler...
Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million As Part of $7.4 Billion Settlement with Purdue Pharma
South Dakota Attorney General's Office
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June 16, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, June 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota is expected to receive an estimated $10.1 million as...
FEMA Commits Additional $3.2 Billion Toward Utility, Road Paving and Education Projects in the U.S. Virgin Islands
FEMA
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October 7, 2024
ST. CROIX, U.S. Virgin Islands – The recent obligation of $3.2 billion toward projects to rebuild the potable water distribution system and repave roads across St. Croix and replace the utility’s metering infrastructure in the U.S. Virgin Islands,...
Transformative Mental Health Documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom Launches on YouTube May 22
EIN Presswire
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May 22, 2025
Streaming During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Film Shares a Message of Hope, Healing, and Human Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Following its acclaimed debut on Prime Video, The Kindness...
Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
The Office of Attorney General Connecticut
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May 22, 2025
Press Releases 05/22/2025 Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors Bipartisan Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take...
Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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May 21, 2025
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the looming budget shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)....
TN Attorney General Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress To Protect Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
State of Tennessee Office of the Attorney General
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May 21, 2025
NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today co-led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program...
Attorney General James and 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors
New York Attorney General
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May 21, 2025
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a...
What Does it Mean to Be APOL1 Aware? American Kidney Fund Drives Efforts to Raise Awareness About AMKD, a Serious Genetic Disease Impacting the Black Community
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 29, 2025
ROCKVILLE, Md., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today the American Kidney Fund (AKF) announces the second annual APOL1-Mediated Kidney Disease (AMKD) Awareness Day, a day to educate communities about this genetic form of rapidly progressive...
DOH REPORTS 12TH TRAVEL-RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 12, 2025
Posted on Aug 12, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 12 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 11 on Oʻahu)....
DOH REPORTS 11TH TRAVEL RELATED DENGUE VIRUS CASE OF 2025
Hawaii State Department of Health
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August 7, 2025
Posted on Aug 6, 2025 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i Department of Health (DOH) has confirmed a new travel-related case of dengue virus on Oʻahu, bringing the total number of dengue cases to 11 in the state in 2025 (one on Maui, 10 on Oʻahu)....