HELENA, Montana, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on Sept. 17, 2024: * * * Governors draw attention to "devasting financial impact" on western states Governor's Office * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today led a group of five western states in writing a letter to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) sounding the alarm about an unfair settlement reached that will have a devastating impact on athletic programs in smaller states. Recen  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Sept. 18 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: Siouxland Surgery Center LLP, doing business as Dunes Surgical Hospital (Dunes), United Surgical Partners International Inc. (USPI) and USP Siouxland Inc. have agreed to pay approximately $12.76 million to resolve alleged False Claims Act violations relating to improper financial relationships between Dunes and two physician groups. Dunes is a surgical hospital lo  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: "I am honored and humbled to lead the Federal Highway Administration at this pivotal time as we deliver on the promise of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law," said Acting Federal Highway Administrator Kristin White. "I am passionately committed to serving alongside the incredible leaders and public servants at FHWA to promote our mission of a world-class system that is   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 19 -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following news release: In recognition of World Patient Safety Day, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing actions to address patient and workforce safety in our health care system. Last year, President Biden tasked his Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST) to identify a path forward to tackle these systemic and pervasive challenges. In response, PCAST made actionable recommendatio  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 18 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a comment letter that asks the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to maintain a federal legal block on California's Advanced Clean Fleets regulation. The regulation attempts to impose an electric-truck mandate on fleet owners, operators, and manufacturers--including trucking companies that drive one truck for as little as one day per   more