LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 6 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Attorney General Tim Griffin today joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from 54 states and territories calling on Congress to establish an expert commission to study the ways in which artificial intelligence can be used to exploit children. Griffin issued the following statement: "I have vowed to fight the exploitation of children on every front--including t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Attorney General Brian Schwalb joined a bipartisan coalition of 54 Attorneys General urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used--and is already being used--to exploit children through the creation of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and to propose legislation to protect children from these abuses. "As Attorney General, protecting DC res  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 6 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is calling on the U.S. Congress to study artificial intelligence and the technology's potential harmful effects on children. Attorney General Moody, along with 53 other attorneys general, is urging congressional leaders to establish a commission to examine AI more fully and how it is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to prop  more

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 7 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: As part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "I encourage Congress to establish a dedicated commission with the sole purpose of u  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 54 attorneys general, issued a letter on Tuesday urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM). In their comment letter, Raoul and the attorneys general highlight the dangers of AI as it relates to CSAM in three ma  more

GILMAN, Illinois, Sept. 7 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined state and local leaders along with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to celebrate the groundbreaking of Incobrasa Industries LTD's expanded manufacturing facility. The expansion represents more than $250 million capital investment and will create 40 new full-time jobs while retaining 200 jobs - generating economic ben  more

HOMEWOOD, Illinois, Sept. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: A new law introduced by state Rep. Will Davis, D-Homewood, will bring more transparency to the state contracting process and encourage more diverse businesses to compete. "Although we have made some strides in getting more diversity in the list of vendors that do business with the state, we still have a long way to go," said Davis. "It is absolutely critical that we use every tool at our disposal to   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Sept. 7 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Illinois students will continue to benefit from the provisions of a hugely successful scholarship program which transitions from a pilot to a permanent program under a new law passed by state Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville. "Helping more of Illinois' best and brightest to access affordable higher education, especially as we continue to see our state's finances improve and credit rating skyrock  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 7 -- The Kansas Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Kansas Department of Transportation announces approved bids for state highway construction and maintenance projects. The letting took place Aug. 23, 2023, in Topeka. Some of the bids may include multiple projects that have been bundled based on proximity and type of work. District One -- Northeast Doniphan - 238-22 KA-7101-01 - K-238, from the U.S. 36/K-238 junction north to the Kansas/Ne  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: As part of a bipartisan coalition of 54 attorneys general, Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today sent a letter to Congress calling for a study of how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit and endanger children through the generation of child sexual abuse material. The coalition is also urging Congress to propose legis  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 7 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: With the final adoption of a robust Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule to protect worker safety, Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced the resolution of a multistate federal lawsuit. The new rule, which strengthens public reporting of workplace health and safety information, will go into effect in January 2024. "Mandating comprehensive and deta  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: As part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "Artificial Intelligence poses a serious threat to our children, and abuse  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to exploit children through child sexual abuse materials (CSAM). The states call on Congress to draft legislation safeguarding children from such abuses. "As Attorney General, I will always work to m  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 6 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Attorney General Josh Stein today led a bipartisan coalition of 54 attorneys general urging Congress to consider the ways artificial intelligence (AI) may harm children. Specifically, AI can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material. The Attorneys General are asking Congress to propose and pass legislation to protect children from the  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Sept. 6 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: As part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Raul Torrez joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be and is being used to exploit children through a variety of methods, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM), and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "In this ever-evolving landscape of te  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 6 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Hilgers joined a bipartisan coalition of 54 Attorneys General in a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "AI technology is growing rapidly in use and sophistication, presenting increased dangers and   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of 54 attorneys general in urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "As technology continues to shift and change, we must conti  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56711) involving Honeywell International Inc., Metropolis, Illinois: * * * Facility: Honeywell International, Inc. RX Type: Uranium Hexafluoride Production Comments: Uf6 Conversion (Dry Process) Region: 2 City: Metropolis State: IL County: Massac License #: SUB-526 Docket: 04003392 NRC Notified By: Jon Bernard HQ OPS Officer: Bill Gott Notification Date: 09/02/2023 Notification Tim  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56701) involving G.E. Healthcare dba Medi Physics, Arlington Heights, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: G.E. Healthcare DBA Medi Physics Region: 3 City: Arlington Heights State: IL License #: IL-01109-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Lawrence Criscione Notification Date: 08/30/2023 Notification Time: 12:55 [ET] Event Date:  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56697) involving G.E. Healthcare dba Medi+Physics, Arlington Heights, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: G.E. Healthcare dba Medi+Physics Region: 3 City: Arlington Heights State: IL License #: IL-01109-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: John Russell Notification Date: 08/25/2023 Notification Time: 15:50 [ET] Event Date: 08/24  more

SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 6 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release: Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum is leading a bipartisan effort to get Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be misused to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Signed by a remarkable coalition of 54 states and territories, the letter urges Congress to protect children from AI-enabled harm. A two-step process is proposed. First, appoint a commission to ide  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2023: The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis released its portion of the Federal Reserve's latest Beige Book, published today. The local report summarizes economic conditions for the Eighth District, which is based in St. Louis and covers all of Arkansas and parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri and Tennessee. The local report includes the District's status r  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 6 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: As part of a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition, Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a letter urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can and is being used to exploit children through child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and to propose legislation to protect children from those abuses. "We should do all we can to research and understand AI's impact, deter expl  more

PEORIA, Illinois, Sept. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release: Three Peoria, Illinois, men were sentenced on September 5, 2023, by U.S. District Judge James E. Shadid for making false statements related to the federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). Two of the three were also held responsible for fraudulently obtaining unemployment insurance benefits from multiple states. The PPP provided federal funds to small businesses  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2023: Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined a bipartisan 54-state and territory coalition urging Congress to study how artificial intelligence (AI) can be and is used to exploit children through child sexual abuse materials (CSAM) and to draft legislation safeguarding children from such abuses. "AI use in the production of child sexual abuse materials is becoming increa  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Sept. 5, 2023, the nominations of 13 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Leslie N. Bluhm, of Illinois, to be a Member of the Board of Directors of the Corporation for National and Community Service for a term expiring October 6, 2028. (Reappointment) * William Brodsky, of Illinois, to be a Director of the Securities Investor Protection Corporation for a term expiring December 31, 2026. (Reappointment) * Jan  more