Wyo. Gov. Gordon Files Two Lawsuits Challenging Biden Administration's EPA Rules That Target Wyoming's Coal Industry
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, May 10 -- Gov. Mark Gordon, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Governor Mark Gordon announced that Wyoming has filed two lawsuits challenging new rules from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that target Wyoming's coal and natural-gas fired power plants.
Today, Wyoming joined a coalition of 24 states challenging the Biden Administration's recently released power plant regulations. The states argue that the new rule exceeds EPA's authority and ignores the United States Supreme Court's 2022 decision vacating Obama-era greenhouse gas limits for ... Show Full Article
NMPRC to Hold 3rd Workshop on Grid Modernization and Integrated Distribution Planning
SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 10 -- The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
The New Mexico Public Regulation Commission (NMPRC) on Wednesday, May 15, will hold a third workshop to further discuss Grid Modernization and Integrated Distribution Planning (IDP) with the state's three investor-owned utilities (IOUs).
Last month, Public Service Company of New Mexico (PNM), Southwestern Public Service Company (SPS), and El Paso Electric Company (EPE) responded to additional inquiries from the Commission pertaining to the types of cost-benefit analyses ... Show Full Article
N.J. A.G. Platkin Announces the Recipients of the 2024 Excellence in Policing Awards in Commemoration of National Police Week
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 10 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today announced the winners of the 2024 Excellence in Policing Awards. These awards recognize the exceptional service and dedication exhibited by law enforcement agencies, officers, and professionals across New Jersey.
The Excellence in Policing Awards were established in 2019 to promote and strengthen relationships between law enforcement agencies and their communities.
"Today we celebrate the inexhaustible efforts of these exemplary ... Show Full Article
Ill. Senate Democrats: Morrison Initiative to Expand Insurance Coverage for Diabetes Supplies
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 10 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news:
Standing alongside advocates from various health care organizations, State Senator Julie Morrison outlined her plan to expand private insurance coverage for medically necessary glucose monitors and related supplies.
"Increasing coverage of medically necessary services can greatly improve an individual's quality of life," said Morrison (D-Lake Forest). "As chair of the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, I am devoted to protecting people's health and livelihood."
Senate Bill 3414 would require insurance ... Show Full Article
Hawaii Health Dept. Lead Screening Finds No Evidence of Widespread Lead Exposure From Maui Fires
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 10 (TNSres) -- The Hawaii Department of Health issued the following news release:
The Department of Health (DOH) has released findings of lead screening conducted at a series of community events between December 2023 and February 2024, among people impacted by the Maui wildfires. DOH Public Health Nurses and Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies Coalition of Hawaii (HMHB) collaborated on the project. While wildfire ash contains significant concentrations of lead, the screening results do not indicate evidence of widespread human exposure to toxins in the ash.
"While the effects ... Show Full Article
Conn. A.G. Tong Announces Settlement With AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, D/B/A Verizon Wireless, and Tracfone Wireless, Inc. Over Their Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on May 9, 2024:
Attorney General Tong today announced three settlements totaling $113,774.89 between the State of Connecticut and AT&T Mobility, LLC, Cricket Wireless, LLC, T-Mobile USA, Inc., Cellco Partnership, d/b/a Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless, Inc. (collectively, the "Wireless Carriers") resolving investigations into the Wireless Carriers' deceptive and misleading advertising practices.
The settlement addresses a series of deceptive and misleading advertising practices, ... Show Full Article
Ark. A.G. Griffin Announces $104,246 Settlement With Wireless Carriers Over Deceptive and Misleading Advertising Practices
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 10 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on May 9, 2024:
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Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing Arkansas will receive $104,246.46 as part of a $10.25 million, 50-jurisdiction settlement with AT&T, Cricket Wireless, T-Mobile USA, Verizon Wireless, and TracFone Wireless resolving state attorneys general investigations into the wireless carriers' deceptive and misleading advertising practices:
"Cell phones are important to the daily lives of Arkansans, and it is imperative that wireless companies ... Show Full Article