PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Illegal robocalls aren't just annoying--they're a gateway for fraud and  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Building upon its commitment to expand health care coverage and ensure continuity of care, today the Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), approved five section 1115 demonstration amendments. These amendments will authorize Colorado, Hawaii, Minnesota, New York, and Pennsylvania to provi  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Latest Investments Will Bring Clean Energy, Lower Costs and New Jobs through 1,147 Farm and Business Projects in 40 States U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. USDA is making the investments through the Rural Ene  more

WEST POINT, New York, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Military Academy issued the following news: By Eric S. Bartelt, West Point Public Affairs Specialist Class of 2025 Cadets Gabriella Sorrentino and Isaiah McNeilly were chosen as the recipients of the 2024 Lt. Gen. Hal Moore Athlete of Excellence Award and received their accolades during a ceremony Nov. 14 in the Haig Room. Now in its 13th year, the award recognizes the attributes of a male and female first-class cadet who best exemplify the qualities   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: The Department of Defense today announced the remaining nine awards to bioindustrial firms under the Distributed Bioindustrial Manufacturing Program (DBIMP). This announcement completes the first phase of DBIMP investment at 34 total awards worth over $60 million. The awardees include Amyris, based in Emeryville, California; Cauldron Molecules, based in in Australia and the United States; Checkerspot, based in Ala  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the attorneys general of Arkansas, North Carolina and Ohio, led a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Robocalls cost consumers time  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 18 attorneys general, filed an amicus brief supporting a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule prohibiting noncompete clauses - provisions that restrict employees' ability to work for or start competing businesses after leaving their current jobs - in employment contracts nationwide. In April 2024, the FTC issued the final  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. industries and the creation of good manufacturing jobs while reducing pollution from the production of concrete, steel, and other bedrock materials of our economy. By catalyzing demand for clean construction materials, the Program complements the Bid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the award of $1.2 billion to 39 State Departments of Transportation under the Low Carbon Transportation Materials Discretionary Grant Program. The investments will support continued growth in clean American manufacturing, boosting the competitiveness of clean U.S. indus  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Nov. 9, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 217,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 221,000. The 4-week moving average was 221,000, a decrease of 6,250 from the previous week's unrevised ave  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 15 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") today announced a settlement with Dick's Sporting Goods, Inc., resolving allegations that the retail chain violated New Jersey's consumer protection laws by selling and shipping large capacity ammunition magazines ("LCMs") into the state through its former subsidiary, Field and Str  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Phil Murphy and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the proposal of a new reduced fare program for customers with disabilities using the PATH system. The 50 percent fare reduction would match the reduced fare program currently available for senior riders. If approved, riders could begin applying for the program in spring 20  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 15 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, Governor Phil Murphy and The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey today announced the proposal of a new reduced fare program for customers with disabilities using the PATH system. The 50 percent fare reduction would match the reduced fare program currently available for senior riders. If approved, riders could begin applying for the program in spring 2025,   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Nov. 15 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Nevadans who bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2018, could be eligible for money * * * Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories to announce two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million.  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. MCF 21123) entitled "Patrick O. Regan - Acquisition of Control - Faribault Transportation Service Inc., Minnesota Coaches Inc., Marschall Line Inc., Rehbein Transit Co. Inc., Minn-Dakota Coaches Inc., Voyageur Bus Co. Inc., And Ready Bus Co. Inc.": * * * ACTION: Notice Tentatively Approving and Authorizing Finance Transaction. SUMMARY: Patrick O. Regan (Applica  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "When was the last time anyone was thankful for a robocall?" s  more