PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 13 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced that the Arizona Attorney General's Office has reached an agreement in principle with Kroger that will require the grocery chain to pay $1.37 billion to participating state and local governments for its role in the opioid crisis. "This agreement represents our ongoing commitment to holding the companies that created or worsened Arizo  more

DOVER, Delaware, Sept. 13 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on Sept. 11, 2023: Attorney General Jennings announced today a settlement with Tempoe, LLC resolving a multistate investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing to consumers through retailers across the nation. The multistate investigation--which included 41 states and the District of Columbia--revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices often misled consumers to believe they we  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following order (FRN No. 0021232889) on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * In re Applications of Liberty Communications, Inc., For Renewal of License of Station W36EX-D Alton, Illinois, For Assignment of License of Station W36EX-D Alton, Illinois ORDER By the Chief, Video Division, Media Bureau: 1. In this Order, we adopt the attached Consent Decree entered into by the Media Bureau (Bureau) and Liberty Communications  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: Nearly 22 years after graduating from the Illinois Army National Guard Officer Candidate School, Illinois Army National Guard Soldier Paul Metzdorff, of Bloomington, was promoted to colonel in a ceremony at the Astroth Community Education Center, Heartland Community College, Normal, Illinois, Sept. 8. "Achieving the rank of colonel is quite an accomplishment in one's career," Maj. Gen. Rodney Boyd, Assist  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Governor JB Pritzker announced $449 million in tobacco bonds have been retired through a defeasance, benefiting taxpayers through debt service savings and interest earnings in an aggregate of $50 million. "Today's action reflects Illinois' strong fiscal position and my continued commitment to responsibly manage the state's financial resources as we pay off the lingering debts from   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Today, Governor JB Pritzker announced record-setting attendance totals for the 2023 Illinois State Fair. The more than 700,000 attendees over the 11-day event make the 2023 fair the most highly attended fair since industry standards were enacted. "Once again, the hard work of the Department of Agriculture and hundreds of dedicated fair staff have resulted in shattered attendanc  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Dagmara "Dee" Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, is prioritizing safe schools with a new law empowering school boards to hear sensitive information in a more private setting when considering matters of student and faculty safety. "The safety of our students, our teachers, and our community schools is paramount, but some of the most pressing safety matters--such as domestic abuse and stalking situa  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Jonathan Carroll, D-Northbrook, is cutting off a major source of profit for puppy mills and other for-profit operations that abuse animals by banning the use of credit, loans or installment agreements for the purchase of companion animals. Unethical breeders and pet stores often use these debt plans to charge high prices for animals who are often raised and kept in abusive conditions.   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Drivers in Illinois will be prohibited from using videoconferencing or video chat applications such as Zoom or Google Meet while operating a vehicle under a new law passed by state Rep. Michael J. Kelly, D-Chicago. "As new technologies emerge, lawmakers need to be vigilant to ensure that the laws are updated to take them into account," Kelly said. "That's why, when I learned that existing laws around  more

FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Virginia, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Commissary Agency issued the following news release: By Keith Desbois, DeCA public affairs specialist Commissary patrons who use their benefit to buy fresh fish expect the best product possible at significant savings. That's the value Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) senior leaders were looking for when they visited the Honolulu Fish Auction Aug. 16. John Hall, DeCA director and CEO, along with Marine Sgt. Maj.   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 13 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, a specialty consumer finance company operating from Cincinnati, Ohio. The settlement resolves a multistate investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing practices with consumers through retailers across the nation. The multistate investigation--which included 41 states and  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Sept. 12, 2023: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $35 million settlement with leasing company Tempoe, LLC following an investigation into Tempoe's advertising and leasing practices. A bipartisan multistate investigation of 42 attorneys general revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices often misled people to believe they were signing up for an installment pl  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56712) involving G.E. Healthcare, Arlington Heights, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: G.E. Healthcare Region: 3 City: Arlington Heights State: IL License #: IL-01109-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Brian P. Smith Notification Date: 09/05/2023 Notification Time: 13:48 [ET] Event Date: 09/01/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT]   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21648) on Sept. 11, 2023: * * * In the Matter of SIMPLEX TRADING, LLC Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING ADMINISTRATIVE AND CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTIONS 15(b) AND 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS AND A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public i  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 12 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: There's a complex world beneath our feet, teeming with diverse and interdependent life. Plants call out with chemical signals in times of stress, summoning microbes that can unlock bound nutrients and find water in soil pores too small for the finest roots. In return, microbes get a safe place to live or a sugary drink. It's a classic you-scratch-my-back-I'll-scratch-yours scenario. Except when  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Sept. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Madeline Baisey, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs Team Scott is embracing a "Targeted Care" mental health initiative, which is a newly installed Air Force-wide program prioritizing the well-being of service members. This initiative aims to expedite specialized mental health appointments at each member's local clinic, but also optimize the quality of care for each indiv  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 13 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Sept. 12, 2023: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced this week a settlement with Tempoe, LLC, that ends the company's misleading leasing practices and relieves consumers of unfair payment obligations. The multistate investigation--which included 41 states and the District of Columbia--revealed that Tempoe's marketing and sales practices misled consumers into signing complicated ag  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 13 -- The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of Research and Development issued the following commentary on Sept. 12, 2023: * * * One size doesn't fit all: mobility needs in Women Veterans By Erica Sprey, VA Research Communications Researchers at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Illinois conducted a national survey to find where the mobility needs of Women Veterans' had gone unmet, especially in design customization, shared decision making, and timely repairs. The re  more