WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Transaction Threatens to Negatively Affect Care for Vulnerable Patients and Harm Home Health and Hospice Nurses Critical to Providing that Care * * * The Justice Department, together with the Attorneys General of Maryland, Illinois, New Jersey, and New York, filed a civil antitrust lawsuit today to block UnitedHealth Group Incorporated (UnitedHealth)'s proposed $3.3 billion acquisi  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 13 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Dry, windy conditions have increased fire risk across the state and fueled ongoing wildfires * * * UPDATE: The statewide burning ban implemented by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Nov. 1, remains in effect. While most of the state experienced varying amounts of rain earlier this week, fuel and drought conditions continue to be well above normal seasonal highs. These cond  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 42 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Bradford, Cambria, Clarion, Clinton, Crawford, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Fayette, Forest, Indiana, Lackawanna, Lawrence, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Northampton, S  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Secretary Dunn visited James Logan Elementary School in Philadelphia to highlight one of the more than 300 projects that will expand recreational opportunities, conserve natural spaces, and revitalize communities. * * * Philadelphia, PA - Today, the Shapiro Administration announced $79.4 million in grants for 307 projects across Pennsylvania  more