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CBMA soliciting assistance for Project: CNMI Wellness
The Commonwealth Bureau of Military Affairs (CBMA) is notifying healthcare providers, labor unions, and the general public that it has solicited no cost assistance from the U.S. Department of Defense’s Innovative Readiness Training Program. The...

Update to Medicaid’s Unwinding of COVID-19 Public Health Emergency and Returning to Regular Operations
Upon further guidance from the Centers for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMCS) related to Section 5131 of the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2023 (USPL117-328), CNMI Medicaid will no longer automatically terminate coverage on March 31, 2023. A new...

Governor Arnold I. Palacios’ Remarks at the Saipan Chamber of Commerce 2023 Economic Forum
Hafa Adai, Tiroow, and Good Morning. Thank you Saipan Chamber of Commerce President Joe Deleon Guerrero, Executive Director Kim Camacho, Chamber members, and agencies who have contributed to organizing today’s Economic Forum. Thank you also for...

Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor Joins Coalition of 38 Attorneys General Supporting Legislation to Prevent Youth Substance Abuse
May 23, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Yesterday, Alaska Attorney General Treg Taylor joined a bipartisan coalition of 38 attorneys general from across the country in calling on Congress to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a...

Attorney General Bonta to Congress: Pass Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Use
OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leaders to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a bipartisan bill that would authorize...

Attorney General Jackley Co-leads AG Effort in Urging Congress to Support Youth Substance Prevention Bill
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, May 22, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley is a co-leader of a bipartisan coalition of 38 Attorneys General who are urging...

SLC, Utah, Plant-Based-Medicine: ‘discreet.biz’ HEMP Touts Effectiveness of 5-Star THC Delta-9 ‘CHILL PILL’
Discreet.com’s mission is to create an educational environment for open-learning regarding emerging technology surrounding features & benefits of THC Delta9. PORTLAND, OREGON, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- >ABOUT...

HHS activates aid for uninsured citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands needing medicine after Super Typhoon Yutu
Uninsured citizens of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), a U.S. territory, are eligible for no-cost replacements of critical medications lost or damaged by Super Typhoon Yutu. This relief comes from the Emergency Prescription...

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings on Social Media and Mental Health Harms to Kids
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general, expressed support for hearings conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on...

Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Bipartisan Coalition in Support of Congressional Hearings on Social Media and Mental Health Harms to Kids
OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 52 attorneys general, expressed support for hearings conducted by the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation’s Subcommittee on...

Unlocking Veteran tax exemptions across states and U.S. territories
Most U.S. states and territories provide tax benefits for Veterans, their families and survivors. Whether you’re a Veteran checking options in your area, a family member or survivor seeking clarity, or a transitioning service member planning your...

FDA updates Sotrovimab emergency use authorization
Update [4/5/2022] Sotrovimab is no longer authorized to treat COVID-19 in any U.S. region due to increases in the proportion of COVID-19 cases caused by the Omicron BA.2 sub-variant This statement updates the statements below. The Centers for...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Welcomes $10M Helmsley Gift to Expand Critical Cancer Care on O‘ahu
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN WELCOMES $10M HELMSLEY GIFT TO EXPAND CRITICAL CANCER CARE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today...

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Welcomes $10M Helmsley Gift to Expand Critical Cancer Care on O‘ahu
STATE OF HAWAIʻI KA MOKU ʻĀINA O HAWAIʻI JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR KE KIAʻĀINA GOVERNOR GREEN WELCOMES $10M HELMSLEY GIFT TO EXPAND CRITICAL CANCER CARE ON OʻAHU FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 3, 2025 HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today...

AG Kaul, Gov Evers Announce $573 Million Multistate Agreement with McKinsey & Company for “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma
MADISON, Wis. – Attorney General Kaul and Governor Tony Evers today announce that Wisconsin has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million agreement with one of the...

South Carolina AG Alan Wilson part of $573 million settlement with McKinsey & Company for its role in “turbocharging” the opioid epidemic with Purdue Pharma
(COLUMBIA, S.C.) – Feb. 4, 2021 – Attorney General Alan Wilson has joined a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories in a $573 million settlement with one of the world’s largest consulting...

February 4, 2021 - Herring Secures $573 Million Settlement with McKinsey & Company for Its Role in “Turbocharging” the Opioid Epidemic with Purdue Pharma
Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Mark Herring Attorney General 202 North Ninth Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 For media inquiries only, contact: Charlotte Gomer, Press Secretary Phone: (804)786-1022 Mobile: (804) 512-2552...

Missouri Attorney General Reaches Settlement with McKinsey & Company for Role in Opioid Epidemic through Consulting with Purdue Pharma
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today that his Office and a coalition of attorneys general from 47 states, the District of Columbia and five U.S. territories have reached a $573 million settlement with one of the world’s largest...

Noridian Healthcare Solutions re-awarded CMS JE contract
FARGO, N.D., Dec. 21, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noridian Healthcare Solutions, LLC (Noridian) has been re-awarded the Part A and Part B Medicare Administrative Contractor Jurisdiction E (JE) contract by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services...

Managed Care Advisors Awarded $68 Million Single Award by DHS for Federal Workers’ Compensation Medical Case Management
Managed Care Advisors Awarded $68 Million Single Award BPA by Homeland Security (DHS) to Support Federal Workers’ Compensation Medical Case Management. BETHESDA, MARYLAND, UNITED STATES, September 15, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Managed Care...