OAKLAND, California, Sept. 9 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: In partnership with six district attorneys, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (collectively "Kaiser") resolving allegations that the healthcare provider unlawfully disposed of hazardous waste, medical waste, and protected health information at Kaiser facilities statewid  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 9 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision granting compensation (Case No. 23-08-042) on Sept. 8, 2023. Here are excerpts: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Application of San Diego Gas & Electric Company (U902E) for Approval of its Proposals for Dynamic Pricing and Recovery of Incremental Expenditures Required for Implementation. And Related Matter. Application 19-  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 8 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed decision (No. 18-07-003) on Sept. 7, 2023: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking To Continue Implementation and Administration, and Consider Further Development, of California Renewables Portfolio Standard Program. DECISION DENYING PETITION FOR MODIFICATION OF DECISION 20-10-005 Summary This decision denies the October 8,  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 9 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 23G-0427CP Colorado Public Utilities Commission DENVER TAXI, INC COLORADO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, COMPLAINANT, V. DENVER TAXI, INC, RESPONDENT. a. Filing Date and Party: 08/22/2023 DENVER TAXI, INC Description: Civil Penalty Assessment Notice No. 136423 - CPAN Analyst(s): Jemima Arthur-Asmah b. Filing Date and Party  more

MANTENO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Governor JB Pritzker and Gotion today joined local Illinois leaders and officials to announce the company's decision to locate its new state-of-the-art $2 billion electric vehicle (EV) lithium battery manufacturing plant in Manteno. Bolstered by a REV Illinois (Reimagining Energy and Vehicles) incentive package and the new Invest in Illinois fund, Gotion's decision to locate its new g  more

MANTENO, Illinois, Sept. 9 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on Sept. 8, 2023: Senate Democrats joined company leaders and local and state officials Friday to announce Gotion's historic decision to locate its new $2 billion electric vehicle lithium battery manufacturing plant in Manteno, representing a significant step forward in strengthening the EV supply chain and creating more than 2,600 new, good-paying jobs in Kankakee County. "The legislature and governor have w  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 8 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today that almost $800,000 in unclaimed property -- more than $515,000 in cash payments and $273,000 in stock value -- are on the way to the rightful owners because of his office's outreach efforts at the Illinois and DuQuoin State Fairs. "This level of success reflects the hard work we do in my office," Frerichs said. "A key part of my j  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 8 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, September 11, 2023 CAUSE NO.: 44808-RTO7; ALJ: KRESGE; TIME: 9:30 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: FREEMAN; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 VERIFIED PETITION OF INDIANAPOLIS POWER & LIGHT COMPANY D/B/A AES INDIANA FOR APPROVAL OF REGIONAL TRANSMISSION ORGANIZATION ("RTO") ADJUSTMENT FACTORS FOR ELECTRIC SERVICE FOR THE BILLING MONTHS OF OCTOBER 2023 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 2024.   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2023: Today, Gov. Reynolds and the Iowa Economic Development Authority announced $5 million in awards to four nonprofits that are investing in the infrastructure to increase the availability of food distributed to local food pantries throughout the state. The Iowa Food Insecurity Infrastructure Fund was established to help more Iowans in need get access to fresh, nutritious food. The grants wer  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * Each year, it's my honor to recognize and pay tribute to Maine companies that are leading the way and investing in their employees, their communities, and our state through the Governor's Award for Business Excellence. Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. The Governor's Award for Business Excellence was first dedicated to Maine businesses by former Gov  more

LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 8 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: A majority of Michiganders support the clean energy proposals in the 'What's Next Address,' a speech Governor Gretchen Whitmer delivered on August 30 to lay out top legislative priorities for the fall and beyond. A 100% clean energy standard, energy efficiency programs, and empowering the Michigan Public Service Commission will protect Michigan's air, land, and lakes while creating good-paying jo  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 8 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release: Attorney General John M. Formella and New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services ("NHDES") Commissioner Robert Scott announce that the Belknap County Superior Court has approved a settlement between Erica Blizzard and Blizzard Inc. d/b/a Lakeport Landing Marina ("Lakeport Landing") and the State related to Underground Storage Tank Act violations at a marina located on Lake   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced on Friday a new public health order that outlines immediate actions aimed at quickly reducing gun violence and illegal drug use in Albuquerque and Bernalillo County. The recent shooting deaths of a thirteen-year-old girl on July 28, a five-year-old girl on August 14, and an eleven-year-old boy on September 6, as well as two mass s  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that Refresco Beverage will acquire a facility in Dunkirk to expand its warehousing and distribution capabilities, thanks to $500,000 in performance-based tax credits and a $500,000 Regional Economic Development Council Capital Grant. The project will support the existing 350 full-time jobs and create an additional 10 full-time jobs over the next   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Sept. 8, 2023: * * * To: Hon. Michelle Phillips, Secretary to the Commission, New York State Public Service Commission, Three Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12223-1350 Re: Case 20-E-0197 - Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act. Dear Secretary Phillips: On August 18,   more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The South Carolina Educational Television Network issued the following news release: South Carolina ETV and Public Radio's (SCETV) new two-part documentary, The World of Cecil, highlights the life and accomplishments of one of the most influential figures in American photography and civil rights activism, Cecil J. Williams. Part one of the documentary premieres Sept. 14 at 9 p.m. on ETV-HD, with part two airing the next week on Sept. 21 at 9 p.m. This docum  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 9 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is asking for help collecting red pine seed for their reforestation program. This fall, the DNR's tree nursery in Boscobel will be sowing the last of the red pine seed they have in storage and are asking members of the public to collect seed to replenish their supply. Red pine (Pinus resinosa) can be found throughout the state, espe  more