WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Funding will enhance safety and efficiency at airports of all sizes as part of President's Investing in America agenda The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastr  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Nationally, public school spending per student rose 8.9% from $14,358 in FY 2021 to $15,633 in FY 2022, according to new data from the 2022 Annual Survey of School System Finances released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This represents the largest percentage increase in public school spending per pupil in the 50 states and the District of Columbia in over 20 years. Statistics are not a  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 27 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release: Alfred Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Southern District of Indiana announced that Michael Querry, 52, of South Bend, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Damon R. Leichty after pleading guilty to distribution of methamphetamine. Quer  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is awarding another $76.1 million from the previously allocated $9 billion, for 45 airport-related infrastructure projects in 22 states. The projects are funded under President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) program, part of the   more

DANVILLE, California, April 27 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To honor the life and legacy of the late Senator Scott Bennett, State Senator Paul Faraci joined elected officials, community members, as well as friends and family of Scott Bennett at a memorial to name portions of I-74 the "Senator Scott M. Bennett Memorial Highway." "Senator Bennett continues to be remembered as a leader in our communities who dedicated his life to serving the people of Illinois," sai  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 27 -- Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: In an effort to help Illinois residents reconnect with more of their missing money and to right a historical wrong against the Black community and other people of color, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs and Illinois Congressman Danny K. Davis today urged the U.S. Treasury to make it easier for states to facilitate the return of mature U.S. Savings Bonds. Davis   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: On April 24, Moyle v. United States was heard by the U.S. Supreme Court, putting into question the applicability of the federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA) in states with abortion bans. The EMTALA requires that all hospitals receiving funding from Medicare (virtually all hospitals), must provide necessary treatment, including abortion, in the case of a medic  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Wednesday, April 24, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a case that challenges a federal law known as the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA). The lawsuit, brought by the State of Idaho, claims that this law interferes with their state's near-total abortion ban. EMTALA, a law passed under President Ronald Reagan, requires Medicare-funded hospi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Chris Judy (R-Fort Wayne). A new law, which Abbott and Judy supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military servi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. David Abbott (R-Rome City) and Denny Zent (R-Angola). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Beau Baird (R-Greencastle). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of b  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond). A new law, which Barrett supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believ  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) and Matt Hostettler (R-Patoka). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by local lawmakers. State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said a new law passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Jasper County legislators. A new law, which was passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hur  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) and Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missin  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Monroe County legislators. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown). A new law, which Prescott and Rowray supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or mili  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being h  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on April 25, 2024, by State Rep. Matt Hostettler, R-Patoka: * * * "Indiana's business-friendly climate is continuing to pay dividends for Hoosiers, and I'm pleased to see that our area will see yet more job growth and investment with today's announcement. "Toyota is not just a major employer but a strong community partner as well, and it's great to have them in our corner of the state. "I'm excite  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following statement on April 25, 2024, by State Rep. Jake Teshka, R-North Liberty: * * * "Our top-ranked business climate, ideal location and strong workforce continue to be a magnet for future-focused companies, and I couldn't be more excited about North Central Indiana landing the biggest investment in our state's history. "Amazon Web Services will be a great partner for the state and our region, and their commitmen  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Christopher Markham, 40, of Westfield, Indiana, has been charged with one count of wire fraud after allegedly defrauding the Social Security Administration (SSA). According to court documents, Markham was employed by the SSA and assigned to an office based in Anderson, Indiana. Between February 13, 2019, and June 17, 2022, Markham allegedly engaged in a sch  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Bennett, Freeman, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: April 25, 2024 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Divisions and   more

BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, April 27 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats issued the following statement on behalf of Indiana State Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington: * * * Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington) released the following statement on the ongoing protests and arrest of demonstrators on Indiana University Bloomington's campus: "I am deeply concerned with the arrests of students, staff and faculty for exercising their First Amendment rights in Dunn Meadow on IU Bloomi  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: The MPSC today announced that it's seeking comment on draft amended renewable energy plan filing requirements as the agency works through implementation of Michigan's 2023 energy law updates (Case No. U-21568). Comments must be submitted by 5 p.m. May 10 on implementation of the provisions of sections 22 through 49 of Public Act 235 of 2023, which established a new clean e  more

BELTSVILLE, Maryland, April 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: For pioneering studies on Influenza A Viruses in swine, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientist Amy L. Baker is the agency's Distinguished Senior Research Scientist of the Year for 2024. Baker, a research veterinary medical officer at the ARS National Animal Disease Center (NADC) in Ames, Iowa, is one of 12 total ARS researchers who were  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 27 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on April 26, 2024: On Thursday, Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a 17-State coalition, led by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA).  more