DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.8 percent in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistan  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from Canoo Technologies Inc., Justin, Texas: * * * To: U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security 15 CFR Part 7 [Docket No. 240919-0245] RIN 0694-AJ56 RE: Securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain: Connected Vehicles * * * Canoo Inc. ("Canoo," the "Company") is pleased to respond  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute issued the following news release: The Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute community is mourning the loss of Kamala, beloved member of its Asian elephant herd and ambassador for her species. After a decade of managing and treating Kamala's osteoarthritis, animal care staff recently noted her physical condition had irreversibly declined. They elected to humanely euthanize h  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: As Vice President Harris continues to promise tax hikes for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses, Ways and Means Tax Teams have heard repeatedly across the country that the Trump Tax Cuts cannot be allowed to expire - and now Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is releasing fact sheets with the key information Americans and their elected officials   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: OKLAHOMA CITY, OK Senators James Lankford (R-OK) and Jim Risch (R-ID) sent a letter calling out President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for fueling a national security crisis at the southern border through a series of destructive executive orders. "Instead of addressing the flow of illegal immigration and illicit drugs across our borders, your Administration has turned its back on those who w  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 5 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is urging Oklahoma residents to watch out for contractor fraud in the wake of this weekend's severe weather. Drummond said the weeks following damaging storms and tornadoes are a common time for fraudsters to prey on those who suffered storm damage. "Even though it's tempting to move quickly after sustaining property damage, Oklahoma  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 5 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt is celebrating Oklahoma families by signing an executive proclamation declaring the month of November as 'Oklahoma Family Month.' The signing marks the start of a month-long campaign dedicated to championing family values, strengthening their bonds, and encouraging Oklahomans to be intentional in their time together. "I believe the strength of Oklahoma rests on the s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Los Alamos National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Los Alamos National Laboratory hosted competition to test hazmat expertise * * * Seven hazardous material response teams from Tennessee, Oklahoma and New Mexico competed in carefully designed emergency scenarios at the 28th annual HAZMAT Challenge at Los Alamos National Laboratory. Created by the Lab's Emergency Management Division, teams compete to build skills and camarade  more