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Published on Aug 12, 2026

Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers

Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers. On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania’s anti-human-trafficking law by requiring …

Source: JD Supra - California - Neutral
Published on Aug 19, 2026

Vermont Law Enforcement Help the Feds Patrol the Border. Should They?

A Chittenden County sheriff deputy’s contact with federal authorities during a traffic stop last month led to a Mexican farmworker’s deportation, prompting fresh scrutiny of a program that pays local officers to assist with security along the Canadian …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Left-wing
Published on Aug 27, 2026

Bipartisan push for probe into Flock cameras grows amid misuse allegations

Flock Safety cameras are seemingly everywhere — but what are these automated license plate readers actually recording, and is the technology being abused? Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri launched a congressional investigation Wednesday into Flock …

Source: KTVQ 2 - Montana - Neutral
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Human Trafficking Bust: Denton County Closes 4 Illicit Massage Parlors

Three massage parlors targeted in Denton County Illicit Massage Abatement Operation Image by DCSOnews releaseFour massage parlors in Denton County were shut down following an investigation into suspected human trafficking activity, according to the Denton …

Source: WBAP - Texas - Right-wing
Published on Jul 30, 2026

Denton County Human Trafficking Operation Leads to Business Closures, Prostitution Cases

DENTON COUNTY, Texas - A multi-agency operation targeting human trafficking and illegal activity at massage parlors resulted in business closures, criminal investigations, immigration arrests and the rescue of a potential trafficking victim, according to …

Source: Irving Weekly - Texas - Pending
Published on Aug 12, 2026

How Wanda Audette Transformed Vermont’s Oldest Adoption Agency

Melissa Lefcourt doesn’t celebrate her birthdays. She’s never met her birth parents or gotten answers to questions that plagued her throughout childhood: Who are they? What are they like? Why didn’t they raise me themselves? Instead, Lefcourt celebrates …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Left-wing
Published on Aug 10, 2026

United States sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over aid to undocumented migrants

New York.- The United States Department of Justice sued the states of New York, Connecticut, and Vermont this Monday to challenge several state laws that grant resident-rate tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. The U.S. Department of …

Source: De Último Minuto - Neutral
Published on Aug 10, 2026

US sues New York, Connecticut and Vermont over aid to undocumented migrants

New York.- The United States Department of Justice sued the states of New York, Connecticut, and Vermont this Monday to challenge several state laws that grant in-state tuition rates and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. The U.S. Department of …

Source: De Último Minuto - Neutral
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Vermont’s GOP primary for U.S. House pits 2 different personalities against each other

In the Republican primary this year for Vermont’s sole seat in the U.S. House, two candidates who have run for Congress before are on the ballot again. But other than the fact they’ve both sought federal office — and lost by large margins each time — …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Aug 14, 2026

Sheriff's deputy was working federal border security program during controversial traffic stop

Around 11 a.m. on July 19, Sgt. Scott Costella was patrolling a dirt road in Berkshire, a small town in Northern Vermont along the Canadian border, when a car without a front license plate drove past him. Costella, a deputy at the Chittenden County Sheriff …

Source: WSHU Public Radio - Connecticut - Public Broadcaster
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Law enforcement numbers rise in Sturgis area during rally season

STURGIS, S.D. — South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley says he met with a number of law enforcement agencies ahead of the rally to ensure that everyone is safe. Jackley recognizes that bringing hundreds of thousands of people into one area will …

Source: News Center 1 - South Dakota - Neutral
Published on Aug 18, 2026

Rutland adopts tougher building regulations

The owners of Rutland’s trouble spots are on notice. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Monday to approve new ordinances giving the city building officer more authority to deal with blighted and vacant housing, as well as a charter change creating an …

Source: Rutland Herald - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Officer Who Called Border Patrol to Traffic Stop Was Working for the Feds at the Time

Chittenden County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Scott Costella was patrolling far outside his jurisdiction near the Canadian border in West Berkshire on July 19 when he pulled over a car with two dairy farmworkers. Within minutes, he summoned Border Patrol …

Source: Seven Days - Vermont - Left-wing
Published on Aug 13, 2026

Local police aid in Border Patrol’s deportation efforts raises questions on statewide compliance to policies on ...

Moments after a Chittenden County sheriff’s deputy pulled over a Chevrolet Spark on a back road in Berkshire last month, the officer picked up his personal cellphone and texted a group of Border Patrol agents. “Need one of you,” the text said. Within the …

Source: VTDigger - Vermont - Center-left
Published on Aug 6, 2026

GOP primary race heats up as Malloy and Coester vie for House seat

Sign up for the Valley News' morning newsletter and get essential news each day. In the Republican primary this year for Vermont’s sole seat in the U.S. House, two candidates who have run for Congress before are on the ballot again. But other than the …

Source: Valley News - Vermont - Pending
Published on Aug 10, 2026

Map Shows Where Child Marriage Is Illegal Amid Push For California Ban

A Newsweek map shows the 17 states where child marriage is illegal, as advocates urge state lawmakers to ban the practice in California. Child marriage remains legal in 33 states, including in California, which currently has no minimum age for marriage. It …

Source: Newsweek - Left-wing
Published on Aug 8, 2026

Cooper joint fundraising with progressive senators tops $726K

Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-Ga.) left, and Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), pictured in 2022, are jointly fundraising with North Carolina U.S. Senate candidate Roy Cooper. (J. Scott Applewhite / AP Photo) RALEIGH — In his bid for North Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat …

Source: North State Journal - North Carolina - Pending
Published on Aug 5, 2026

Massachusetts Gov Healey Receives Proposed Amendment to Radical Late-Term Abortion Bill

Massachusetts Citizens for Life President Myrna Maloney Flynn on Tuesday delivered a proposed amendment to Governor Maura Healey’s office, urging the governor to return the recently approved abortion expansion bill with changes that preserve protections …

Source: LifeNews - Right-wing

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

Carr Indicts Eight Following Multi-County Human Trafficking and Gang Investigation

Defendants charged in Richmond, McDuffie and Bibb counties ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units have secured three separate indictments charging eight individuals in …

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Published on August 20, 2026 - 21:59 GMT

Carr Indicts Eight Following Multi-County Human Trafficking and Gang Investigation

Defendants charged in Richmond, McDuffie and Bibb counties ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his Human Trafficking and Gang Prosecution Units have secured three separate indictments charging eight individuals in …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 20:01 GMT

From Local Advocacy to National Impact: John Habermann’s Appointment to the USDOT Human Trafficking Advisory Committee

For John Habermann, improving transportation systems has always been about more than roads, bridges and construction projects. Throughout his career, he has focused on how transportation affects people’s lives and contributes to safer communities. Over …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 21:48 GMT

Carr Appoints New Chief of Statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Chris Keegan has been appointed as the new Section Chief of the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He fills the role of Hannah Palmquist, who previously served as the Section …

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Published on August 18, 2026 - 15:56 GMT

Carr Appoints New Chief of Statewide Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Chris Keegan has been appointed as the new Section Chief of the office’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. He fills the role of Hannah Palmquist, who previously served as the Section …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

AG Carr and DA Shealy Secure New Indictment for Death of 16-Year-Old in Remerton

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bradfield M. Shealy today announced the indictment of Lavernous Arnold (aka “Gunna”), 22, of Quitman, in connection with the July 4, 2025, shooting in …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 18:37 GMT

NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR 2027 PRO BONO SERVICE AWARDS

The Florida Bar is accepting nominations for its 2027 Pro Bono Service Awards, which recognize lawyers, judges, law firms, and voluntary bar associations that have demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to providing free legal services to those who …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 13:26 GMT

AG Carr and DA Shealy Secure New Indictment for Death of 16-Year-Old in Remerton

LOWNDES COUNTY, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Southern Judicial Circuit District Attorney Bradfield M. Shealy today announced the indictment of Lavernous Arnold (aka “Gunna”), 22, of Quitman, in connection with the July 4, 2025, shooting in …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 23:17 GMT

Students Launch Statewide Push for 1 Million Postcards Urging Newsom to Say Yes to EFTC

California Catholic school leaders join students’ growing coalition targeting 1 Million postcards to Gov. Newsom on World Teachers’ Day. PANORAMA CITY, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students at St. Genevieve Parish Schools are …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 22:59 GMT

Cherie L. Davis Shares Her Story of Survival in 'Through the Fire: A Journey of Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery'

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author and Nurse Leader Cherie L. Davis shares an intimate account of survival and recovery in Through the Fire: A Journey of Trauma, Healing, and Self-Discovery, a memoir that …

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Published on August 29, 2026 - 22:53 GMT

White Orchid Hospice Named No. 1,407 on the 2026 Inc. 5000 List of America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies

Company Recognized for 251% Three-Year Revenue Growth, Earning a Place Among the Nation’s Most Successful Independent Businesses HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, August 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- White Orchid Hospice today announced it has been …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 20:25 GMT

RareGen Announces 5th Annual Membership Summit in Washington, D.C.

Summit will bring members together to review five years of rare disease advocacy, policy engagement, and international work WASHINGTON D.C., DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RareGen announced that it will host its 5th …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 19:51 GMT

13,200 Pounds of Rice To Be Distributed to Families in North and South Carolina

Local mosques and community partners join Zakat Foundation of America's effort to ease grocery burden for underserved and refugee families amid rising costs DURHAM, NC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Zakat Foundation of …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:30 GMT

Combs Waterkotte Partner Matthew Brown Secures Not Guilty Verdicts on All Felony Counts in Morgan County Assault Trial

Criminal Defense Attorney Matthew Brown secures an acquittal for Jason Edward Shifflett in Morgan County, with not guilty verdicts on all three felony charges. VERSAILLES, MO, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Case Number 23MG …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:26 GMT

Italy Loves Dolly Parton: Signing Petition to Rename Nashville Airport

Petition to rename Nashville International Airport after Dolly Parton gains momentum, highlighting her cultural influence and the power of reputation. ROMA, ITALY, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Just hours after news of Dolly Parton’s …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:17 GMT

Greater Washington Urban League Launches Give 8/28 Fundraising Campaign

National Day of Giving Highlights the Critical Role of Black-Led Nonprofits in Strengthening Communities WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Greater Washington Urban League (GWUL) is launching its Give 8/28 …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 15:21 GMT

Joan Brothers as a PRME Advocate Helps Advance Youth Innovation

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sometimes meaningful change begins with a simple introduction. Joan Brothers, a PRME Advocate of the (UNGC) an initiative of the UN Global Compact, helped conduct the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Bible with Life Keeps Grief Blessing Songs Private by Default

Songs created for sympathy, grief, healing and comfort are never shown publicly or used in promotion, a protection families should not have to request. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Bible with Life has set a …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

Accidental Activist: New Podcast Mini-Series Explores What Inspires Ordinary People to Stand Up Against Injustice

The special series from The Activist Lawyer Podcast will debut on August 31 and is sponsored by Humanitas Media MINNEAPOLIS, MN, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- What turns an ordinary person into an activist? Acclaimed human …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 11:44 GMT

New Voter Education Campaign Launched for People with Mental Health and Addiction Conditions

The campaign, entitled “Nothing About Us Without Our Vote,” includes the release of a Comprehensive Voter Guide for People with Lived Experience. SILVER SPRINGS, MD, UNITED STATES, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In conjunction with the …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

Rinat Akhmetov Gifts Kyiv Apartment to Ukrainian Scientist After Missile Strike

Associate Professor Mykhailo Vysotskyi receives a fully furnished apartment and equipment to resume his scientific work KYIV, UKRAINE, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Mykhailo Vysotskyi, PhD in Physics and Mathematics, Associate Professor …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 16:09 GMT

ICRC working paper on critical elements for inclusion in a legally binding instrument to regulate autonomous weapon ...

As States convene for the final session of the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons (CCW) Group of Governmental Experts (31 August – 4 September 2026), the ICRC presents a working paper that reviews the set of elements contained in the draft report …

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Published on August 28, 2026 - 00:00 GMT

Humanity's Team Sees a Common Thread in Nepal Floods, AI Water Strain and Job Risk

BOULDER, CO, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Humanity's Team, a 23-year-old global nonprofit focused on a sustainable and flourishing planet, says this week's deadly floods on the Nepal-China border, the strain AI …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 23:34 GMT

MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj Launches Right to Vote Camps at All 342 Meerut Booths After 61,728 Roll Deletions

After 61,728 roll deletions, MLC Dharmendra Bhardwaj's free voter camps bring roll checks, Form 6/7/8 help and written escalations to all 342 Meerut booths. MEERUT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA, August 28, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 21:13 GMT

Ascendus, MetLife Foundation and Urban Institute to Examine What Happens After a Small Business Owner Reaches Capital

Getting Ready to Grow: How Small Capital Drives Economic Mobility convenes funders, CDFI practitioners and researchers on September 16 in New York and online. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ascendus, a …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:26 GMT

RDSP.ca Launches National English Platform for DTC and RDSP Support

The Montreal-based advisory now serves English-speaking families Canada-wide with plain-language guidance on Disability Tax Credit and RDSP eligibility. MONTREAL, QUEBEC, CANADA, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- RDSP.ca, an advisory service …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:24 GMT

Global Leaders Unite in Kenya for Historic Convening to Help End FGM/C and Child Marriage

CAMBRIDGE, MA, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Around 150 global leaders, including survivors of female genital mutilation/cutting (FGM/C) and child marriage from 36 countries, will convene in Naivasha, Kenya, for …

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Published on August 27, 2026 - 15:00 GMT

Artists Unite in a Musical Declaration for Human Rights and Freedoms

AZADI Songs of Freedom Includes GRAMMY®-Winning and GRAMMY®-Nominated Musicians in Musical Declaration: Freedom Always Triumphs ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, UNITED STATES, August 27, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AZADI Songs of Freedom brings together an …

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