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News Tipoffs - Michigan Editors Newsletter for Wednesday April 17, 2024 ( 11 items )  

Conn. A.G. Tong Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership With U.S. Department of Transportation
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General William Tong announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement strengthens and streamlines how the Office of the Attorney General and DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer  more

ILL. A.G. RAOUL ANNOUNCES AIRLINE PASSENGER PROTECTION PARTNERSHIP WITH U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 17 attorneys general, announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines the process for the attorneys general and the DOT to work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation cons  more

Iowa Gov. Reynolds Appoints Jordan Brackey as District Associate Judge
DES MOINES, Iowa, April 17 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds today announced her appointment of Jordan Brackey as a district associate judge in Judicial Election District 5C. Brackey, of Des Moines, Iowa, is an assistant Polk County attorney for the Juvenile Division. He received an undergraduate degree from University of Iowa and his law degree from Michigan State University College of Law. Jordan Brackey fills a vacancy cr  more

Mich. A.G. Nessel Announces Airline Passenger Protection Partnership With U.S. Department of Transportation
LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how the Attorney General and DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protection requirements  more

Mich. Economic Development Corp.: Investment Projects, Housing Developments Will Create Over $1 Billion in Investment and 1,000 Jobs in Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- The Michigan Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation today in applauding Michigan Strategic Fund (MSF) approval of projects that will enhance communities and provide housing across the state, positioning Michigan to attract projects and population growth. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of over $1 billion and c  more

Michigan National Guard Enhances Capabilities Through Alliance With Swedish Air Force
ALPENA, Michigan, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Capt. Cammy Alberts and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Schumann, Michigan National Guard The Michigan National Guard hosted members of Headquarters U.S. Air Force and the Swedish air force at the National All Domain Warfighting Center April 3-4, solidifying a significant step towards bolstering transatlantic military collaboration. This visit occurred just a month following Sweden's accession into the North Atlantic Treaty Organ  more

N.C. A.G. Stein Partners With U.S. Department of Transportation to Protect Airline Passengers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protections. "Too often, air travel is a headache. This partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation authorizes my office to b  more

NRC Issues Event Notification for Vartanian Medical, Farmington Hills, Mich.
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57069) involving Vartanian Medical PLLC, Farmington Hills, Michigan: * * * Rep Org: Vartanian Medical, PLLC Licensee: Vartanian Medical, PLLC Region: 3 City: Farmington Hills State: MI License #: 21-356-97-01 Agreement: N NRC Notified By: Jonathan Olsen HQ OPS Officer: Karen Cotton-Gross Notification Date: 04/09/2024 Notification Time: 16:12 [ET] Event Date: 04/09/2024 Event Time:  more

University Students to Present New Aerospace Propulsion Concepts at Air Force Museum
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: By Jeremy Dunn, Air Force Research Laboratory Public Affairs The Aerospace Propulsion Outreach Program, or APOP, will hold its 15th annual symposium and poster session at the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio, April 19, 2024, from noon to 3 p.m. The event is possible due to the support of the Air Force Research Laboratory, or AFRL, and the Air Force Li  more

USAID Administrator Power Issues Remarks at Global Education Conference
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on April 16, 2024, by Administrator Samantha Power at the Global Education Conference: * * * ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: I told LeAnna [Marr] before this, she may have gotten through her remarks okay, but none of the rest of us did. Just always so much heart and soul, and so humble, and reflective of the work of others when LeAnna, herself, is such an incredible leader. I'm going to come back t  more

W.Va. U.S. Attorney: Detroit Man Pleads Guilty to Role in Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization
HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Jashawn William Lawson, also known as "Nitty," 23, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to aiding and abetting possession with the intent to distribute 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. Lawson admitted to his role in a drug trafficking organization (DTO) responsible for distributing large quantities of methamphetamine and   more