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

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The FBI issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: On Friday, April 19, 2024, FBI Director Christopher Wray awarded Senior Pastor Moses Alexander of Acts Gospel Outreach Ministries the FBI Director's Community Leadership Award (DCLA) for his service to the people of Grand Rapids. A true changemaker, Pastor Moses is a shining example of how community members are the heart and soul of how the FBI carries out its mission of protecting the American people through p  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced Judge Linda V. Parker of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan issued an order of default judgment and a permanent injunction against , a former resident of Miami, Florida, and his firm (QYUHI), a Wyoming corporation with a purported principal place of business in Dallas, Texas. The order bans Robinso  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Administration issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Gov. Tony Evers announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Administration (DOA) is set to receive a total of $4.6 million through President Joe Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and the Inflation Reduction Act. These funds are part of a $75 million federal investment administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Office for Coastal  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

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, legislation that would guarantee the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide. ART has provided thousands of people in diverse situations the opportunity to grow their families, including c  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today announced the recent appointment of Charles A. Grandy (JPG) as Berrien County Public Administrator. "I would like to congratulate Charles on his appointment as County Administrator to County Public Administrator," Nessel said. "With his extensive background in estate planning, probate administration, and trust administration, I k  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general this week in urging Congress to pass the Access to Family Building Act, federal legislation to guarantee the right to access assisted reproductive technology (ART) like in-vitro fertilization (IVF) nationwide. ART has provided thousands of people in diverse situations the opportunity to grow  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 26, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan, multistate coalition of 22 attorneys general in sending a letter to UnitedHealth Group, Inc. -- the nation's largest health insurer and the parent company of Change Healthcare -- urging the corporation to take more meaningful action to better protect providers, pharmacies, and patients harmed by the recent catast  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 -- The Michigan Department of Education issued the following news release: Michigan Department of Education (MDE) officials joined members of President Biden's Administration Friday at Lincoln Park Middle School to observe students sampling school meals that are even more nutritious. Dr. Diane Golzynski, MDE deputy superintendent of Business, Health, and Library Services, participated in a roundtable discussion at the Wayne County school about healthy school meals -  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 23 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: In recognition of Earth Week, more than 200 Michigan middle- and high-schoolers will gather on Thursday, April 25, for the state's first-ever Earth Day Student Summit. The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) will host the day-long event on Michigan State University's East Lansing campus in partnership with the Michigan  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 27 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Department of Education Office of the Superintendent issued the following memorandum on April 25, 2024: * * * TO: Local and Intermediate School District Superintendents, Public School Academy Directors FROM: Delsa D. Chapman, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent, Division of Assessment, School Improvement, and Systems Support SUBJECT: Fiscal Year 2024 Section 31a Annual Program and Fiscal Report Due July 15, 2024 The Section 31a at-risk state sch  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

WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 25, 2024: * * * President Biden Announces New Workforce Hubs to Train and Connect American Workers to Good Jobs Created by the President's Investing in America Agenda Today, President Biden will announce four new Workforce Hubs to ensure all Americans can access the good jobs created by the President's Investing in America agenda, which includes the American Rescue Plan, the Bipartisan Infrastructure La  more

WASHINGTON, April 27 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 25, 2024: * * * President Biden Announces up to $6.1 Billion Preliminary Agreement with Micron under the CHIPS and Science Act - Funding unleashes $125 billion in private investment from Micron to build leading-edge memory semiconductor and create more than 20,000 direct jobs. Today, President Biden will travel to Syracuse, New York, to announce that the Department of Commerce has reached a preliminary   more