Kansas Launches Program for First Responders Recovering from Trauma

Published on August 4, 2026

Kansas Insurance Commissioner Vicki Schmidt announced that the Kansas Department of Insurance is now accepting reimbursement requests for the HERO Act. The Helping First Responders Overcoming Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or HERO Act, is a pilot program to help emergency responders …

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Domtar A.W. Resolves Clean Air Act Violations with $1.5M Civil Penalty

August 4, 2026
The Justice Department has resolved alleged Clean Air Act and Arkansas Water and Air Pollution Control Act violations with Domtar A.W., a manufacturer of pulps, paper and wood products. Under the proposed consent decree, Domtar will pay a $1.5 million …

Texas AG Investigates Major Food Manufacturers for Misleading “Heart-Healthy” Labeling

August 4, 2026
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into major food manufacturers that market their products as “heart-healthy,” alleging that many companies have adopted such labels on products that are high in added sugars, refined grains and inflammatory properties. As …