LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 11 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on Sept. 10, 2024: * * * Griffin: 'As the father of two teenagers myself, my interest in this issue goes beyond policy. It's personal. We must protect our kids from the dangers that exist online' * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after he and 41 other attorneys general sent a letter urging Congress to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General w  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Sept. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Attorney General Anne Lopez and 41 other attorneys general today jointly called on congressional lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. States have already taken h  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area - August 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.8 percent over the past two months, up 3.5 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.8 perc  more

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 10, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - June 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $38.99 per hour in the South to $53.15 in the Northeast in June 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Sept. 11, 2024, entitled "[xxx]Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - August 2024": * * * Area prices rose 0.1 percent in August, up 2.6 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increased 0.1 percent in August, the U.S. Bureau   more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Colorado Governor Jared Polis took action with seven of his fellow Governors in calling on Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chair, Gary Gensler, to address the problematic reclassification of utility recovery bonds, which can significantly increase utility borrowing costs and raise costs for millions of Americans, and undermines the SEC's mission "to protect investors;  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 11 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: In a bipartisan letter today to Congress, Attorney General William Tong and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health.   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 -- The White House Council on Environmental Quality issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2024: This summer, the Biden-Harris Administration brought together over 100 people in person and thousands more virtually to participate in the first White House Summit on Environmental Justice in Action. Community leaders, health experts, faith leaders, academics, federal agency representatives, and senior Administration officials gathered to highlight progress, celebrate loc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $1.4 million in funding to support efforts by four community organizations to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and harassment against underserved and marginalized women workers. Administered by the department's Women's Bureau and the Employment and Training Administration, the Fostering Access, Rights and   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 12 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody and 41 other attorneys general are calling on congressional leaders to pass legislation requiring a U.S. Surgeon General warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in causing generational harm to young people's mental health. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Studi  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to the State Teacher Tenure Commission, Michigan Board of Speech Language Pathology, Michigan Board of Athletic Trainers, Michigan Board of Real Estate Appraisers, Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, Michigan Board of Podiatric Medicine and Surgery, State Building Authority Board of Directors, Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following audit report (No. A-01-22-01502) on June 6, 2024, entitled "The Food and Drug Administration's Inspection and Recall Process Should Be Improved To Ensure the Safety of the Infant Formula Supply" filed under the Administration for Children and Families. Here are excerpts: * * * Report Highlights Why OIG Did This Audit * The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers not to use certa  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 12 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 42 attorneys general, is calling on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. Raoul and the coalition issued a letter to Congress amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. "Ou  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 11 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and 41 other attorneys general are calling on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on algorithm-driven social media platforms stating that social media use is associated with significant mental health harms for adolescents. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media c  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and 41 other attorneys general have called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The attor  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 12 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the closure of the Department's investigation into Michigan State University (MSU) in the wake of the sexual abuse scandal by a former MSU employee. Nessel reopened the investigation following receipt of more than 6,000 documents that the University had withheld until earlier this year. In 2018, former Attorney General B  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 11 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel, state Senators Jeremy Moss and Mary Cavanaugh, and state Representatives Jason Hoskins and Laurie Pohutsky participated in a roundtable to highlight Senate Bills 954-956 and House Bills 5895-5897. The legislative package aims to strengthen protections against price gouging during an emergency declaration or a market disruption.   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 12 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: Albuquerque, NM - In a letter to Congress, New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez and 41 other attorneys general called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The attorn  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary for Sept. 3-6, 2024: * * * Summarized Board Decisions California Truck Driving Academy, LLC (31-CA-312771; 373 NLRB No. 95) (https://apps.nlrb.gov/link/document.aspx/09031d4583e1075d) Fontana, CA, September 4, 2024. The Board (Chairman McFerran and Member Wilcox; Member Prouty, dissenting) granted the General Counsel's Motion for Default Judgment based on the Respondent's failure to file an an  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 11 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Gentner Drummond and 41 other attorneys general today called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amid growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The a  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 11 (TNSres) -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news: Attorney General Michelle Henry has joined a coalition of 42 state Attorneys General urging Congress to require a Surgeon General's warning on social media platforms that have proven to be addictive and harmful to children. The letter to Congress is Attorney General Henry's latest effort to hold social media companies accountable and provide protections to users who are target  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 11 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news on Sept. 10, 2024: Today, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee announced three key judicial appointments. "I am proud to announce the appointment of these highly qualified individuals and value the significant experience they will bring to their respective roles," said Gov. Lee. "I appreciate their leadership and am confident they will serve Tennesseans with integrity." The following Tennesseans have been appointed: *  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $2.5 million grant to the Bay Mills Indian Community in Brimley, Michigan, for wastewater infrastructure improvements needed to support economic development in the region. This grant will expand wastewater treatment capacity at the Bay Mi  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 10, 2024: In a letter to Congress, Attorney General Jason S. Miyares and 41 other attorneys general today called on lawmakers to pass legislation requiring a U.S. surgeon general warning on all algorithm-driven social media platforms. The letter comes amidst growing scrutiny of social media companies for their role in generational harm to young people's mental health. The attor  more