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Governing Magazine Names Attorney General Tong Among 2025 Public Officials of the Year
Press Releases 10/01/2025 Governing Magazine Names Attorney General Tong Among 2025 Public Officials of the Year (Hartford, CT) – Governing Magazine has named Attorney General William Tong among its 2025 Public Officials of the Year. In its latest...

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...

Attorney General Jackley Joins AG Letter Urging U.S Senate to Pass Funding Extension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a coalition of 26 Attorneys Generals in urging the U.S. Senate to pass...

Attorney General Jackley Appreciates North Dakota AG Wrigley’s Decision Not to Sue SD Over Eminent Domain Law
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, Sept. 29, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley appreciates North Dakota Attorney General Drew Wrigley’s decision not to pursue...

South Dakota Commission on Gaming Issues Reminder: Private Possession of Slot Machines is Illegal
The South Dakota Commission on Gaming is reminding the public that the private ownership or possession of slot machines is strictly prohibited under South Dakota law. This reminder follows a recent increase in online advertisements offering slot...

Rapid City Man Found Guilty of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following Federal Jury Trial
RAPID CITY - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced that a jury has convicted Brandon Bishop, age 38, of Rapid City, South Dakota, of Attempted Enticement of a Minor following a two-day jury trial in federal district court in Rapid...

2025 Government Experience Awards Spotlight Digital Equity and Human-Centered Innovation
Winners from across the country are setting the standard for people-first services, blending technology with creativity to build trust with residents SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Center for Digital...

Attorney General Bird Defends Second Amendment Rights of Law-Abiding Travelers
DES MOINES –-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she joined a coalition of 25 states filing an amicus brief with the United States Supreme Court, urging it to review the constitutionality of Massachusetts’ firearm licensing requirements...

Attorney General Jackley Praises Those Graduating Friday From Basic Telecommunicator Certification Course
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Sept. 26, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley praises the 17 students who graduate today (Friday) from the state Basic...
President Lai meets delegation led by Japanese House of Councillors LDP Members’ General Assembly Chairperson Matsuyama Masaji
TAIWAN, September 30 - Details 2025-09-30 President Lai meets US Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs Luke Lindberg On the afternoon of September 30, President Lai Ching-te met with a delegation led by Luke Lindberg, under...

NANOBIOTIX Announces Updated Phase 1 Results Continuing to Support JNJ-1900 (NBTXR3) Plus Anti-PD-1 as a Potential New 1L or 2L+ Option in Anti-PD-1 Naïve or Resistant R/M-HNSCC
Treatment remained well-tolerated with consistent injection feasibility in 103 heavily pre-treated patients with R/M-HNSCC naïve or resistant to anti-PD-1 63% (26/41) disease control rate (“DCR”) and 37% (15/41) objective response rate (“ORR”) in...

Business Strategy Coach Katie Hornor Wins Finalist Stevie® Award in 2025 Stevie Awards for Women in Business
Women Around the World To Be Recognized at Event in New York SIOUX FALLS, SD, UNITED STATES, September 20, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Business Strategy Coach and Founder of the National Christian Association of Professional Speakers, Katie...

Telos Corporation, an Official TSA PreCheck® Enrollment Provider, Expands Enrollment and Renewal Options by Opening New Locations
ASHBURN, Va., Sept. 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Telos Corporation (NASDAQ: TLS), an authorized TSA PreCheck® enrollment provider, continues to expand locations to enroll consumers in the TSA PreCheck program by opening new TSA PreCheck enrollment...

Attorney General Jackley Announces Five Smoke Shop Owners Indicted for Possession, Distribution of Illegal Substances
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces five smoke shop owners statewide have been indicted after a law...

Virginian Coauthors Memoir Honoring Vietnam Veterans, Preserving Stories for Future Generations
A poignant memoir built on heartfelt wartime letters reflects author Anne-Wallis Droter’s passion for helping elders share their wisdom and life stories. HENRICO COUNTY, VA, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the nation...

Eagle Butte Man Sentenced to 7 Years in Federal Prison for Child Abuse and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon
PIERRE - United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell announced today that U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte has sentenced a man from Eagle Butte, South Dakota, convicted of Child Abuse and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. The sentencing took place...

Carr Backs New FCC Proposal Allowing for Cell Phone Jamming Technology in State Prisons and Jails
ATLANTA, GA – Attorney General Chris Carr has sent a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) supporting a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow state and local law enforcement to use jamming technology to combat contraband...

American Indian College Fund Appoints Five New Trustees to Board for Three-Year Terms
Denver, Colo., Sept. 25, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Indian College Fund welcomes five members to its governing board of trustees for three-year terms. The three tribal college presidents named to the board include Dr. Sean Chandler of...

Discussing Economic Growth at Concordia Summit
Earlier today, Governor Hochul participated in a Concordia summit fireside chat. VIDEO: The event is available to stream on YouTube here and TV quality video is available here (h.264, mp4). AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Protect Children from Illegal Chinese Vapes
DES MOINES—Attorney General Brenna Bird led a bipartisan coalition of 28 states to defend North Carolina’s law protecting children from illegal Chinese vapes. In a filing with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, Attorney General Bird...