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McCuskey, 23 State AGs Sue Vermont Over Climate Law

They’re challenging a Vermont law enacted last year that imposes fines on fossil fuel producers for the greenhouse gas emissions they caused over a 30-year period.

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Four W.Va. Agencies Addressing Substance Use Secure Federal Grants

Four West Virginia organizations that aim to prevent opioid use and support addiction recovery have secured a federal grant from the United States Department of Justice.

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$650M Deal Means Firm Won’t Face Prosecution For Encouraging OxyContin Sales

The Justice Department will not prosecute a consulting firm accused of encouraging OxyContin sales in return for $650 million in resolution payments.

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East Palestine Settlement Includes Safety Rules In Stalled Senate Bill

As part of the settlement, Norfolk Southern is required to make safety improvements that were in a bill the Senate Commerce Committee approved last year.

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