SCOTT AFB, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Scott Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class De'Quan Simmons, 375th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. John Poole, 375th Air Mobility Wing commander, Col. Richard Kind, 375th AMW deputy commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Shawn Andrews, 375th AMW command chief, visited the 375th Operations Group Detachment 1 at Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on Oct. 3, 2023. Detachment 1 assu  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- The Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts issued the following news: Chief Justice John G. Roberts, Jr., has named seven new chairs of Judicial Conference committees and extended the term of six current chairs by one year. The appointments took effect Oct. 1. * Bankruptcy Judge Julie A. Manning (Connecticut) succeeded Judge K. Michael Moore (Florida-Southern) as chair of the Committee on Audits and Administrative Office Accountability. * Judge William L. Osteen, Jr.,   more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 6 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General William Tong joined 49 other attorneys general today announcing a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has agreed to overhaul its data security and  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: A Cook County man has been sentenced to more than five years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft.  ROBERT CARTER, 29, of Homewood, Ill., was sentenced Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard to 64 months in prison and ordered to pay more than $1 million in restitution. According to his plea agreement  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced that, along with 49 other Attorneys General, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud, which provides software to nonprofits (primarily charities and schools), for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory and Purdue University have entered into an agreement which will allow certain researchers to share affiliations to both institutions. Under this joint appointment master agreement, designated researchers will have access to facilities and expertise at both a national laboratory and Purdue University. Purdue facul  more

ROCKFORD, Illinois, Oct. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal judge has sentenced a Rockford man to more than six years in federal prison for illegally possessing a firearm in Rockford. U.S. District Judge Philip G. Reinhard on Tuesday sentenced WILLIE EVANS, 35, to eighty months in prison. Evans pleaded guilty earlier this year to a charge of illegal firearm possession. As a previously convicted felon, Evans wa  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Oct. 6 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Ashley Moody led a multistate action against Blackbaud and secured $49.5 million from the software company over a massive 2020 ransomware attack. The attack is estimated to have compromised the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Due to the action, Blackbaud is required to overhaul its data security and breach notification   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced that Illinois, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud concerning its data security practices and response to a 2020 data breach that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/blac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Governor JB Pritzker announced today a $16,063,450 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s Grid Resilience State and Tribal Formula Grant Program to help the state's small municipal and co-op utilities improve power grid reliability and help mitigate the impacts of extreme weather on Illinois families. Illinois is among the 11 states, two territories, and 20 Tribal nations that  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined leadership from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network, and local officials to announce the launch of the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago (CZ Biohub Chicago)--a new biomedical research hub at the cutting edge of leading scientific study. CZ Biohub Chicago brings together three of Illinois' leading scientific and technology instit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago is highlighting the impact of the state budget she helped passe on the work of organizations fighting to uplift Black families in the communities she represents. "Crafting a budget isn't just a simple exercise in number crunching and balancing accounts," said DuBuclet. "Rather, it is a public statement on our priorities and what we think is important. I am proud   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago is highlighting the Ferrero Group's new facility in the old Marshall Field's building downtown, creating more than 150 jobs. "With our smart policies, skilled workforce and unique culture, Illinois is attracting new investment and development every day," said DuBuclet. "I know Ferrero will be a responsible corporate partner and value our community as much as it d  more

DECATUR, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Sue Scherer, D-Decatur, is encouraging residents to take advantage of state home heating assistance ahead of cold winter months by applying to the state's Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). "A lack of financial means should never force a family to go without heat, electricity or other basic necessities," said Scherer. "Rising costs have really put a strain on people, especia  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Following the recent release of another scathing audit covering repeated issues with the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), the director of the embattled agency, Marc D. Smith, announced that he would be leaving his position at the end of the year. DCFS is charged with caring for vulnerable Illinois children, including victims of abuse and children who are in the care of the state for variou  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Farmers in the Land of Lincoln are starting to make significant progress on harvesting the state's corn and soybean crops. According to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS), 23% of Illinois corn acres have been harvested, along with 19% of soybean acres. Those totals are just about double the number of acres that were harvested at the same poin  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development has unveiled an opportunity for private nonprofit organizations to apply for grants aimed at enhancing water treatment and waste disposal systems in rural areas. This initiative, part of the Water and Waste Disposal Technical Assistance and Training Grants program, strives to improve essential facilities for households and businesses in rural commun  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Senate Republicans issued the following news: Members of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus are once again working to honor the sacrifices of veterans with a memorial at the Illinois State Capitol. The caucus' memorial will be on display in the Capitol rotunda from November 7th to November 20th. It will feature a large electronic display of veterans and their stories, along with a wall where visitors can write notes of thanks to those who served. H  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- Illinois State Sens. Steve McClure and Sally Turner issued the following joint statement on Oct. 4, 2023: * * * State Senators Steve McClure and Sally Turner released this joint statement today following the announcement that DCFS Director Marc D. Smith is stepping down: "Protecting and caring for our state's most vulnerable children and families is an incredibly important responsibility of the Governor's administration. As the recent compliance audit makes crysta  more

TAYLORVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: The Illinois EPA recently received complaints from residents in the City of Taylorville regarding work conducted at the Ameren CIPS Taylorville Superfund site and are providing an update for Taylorville officials and residents. Illinois EPA representatives visited the site Friday, September 29, after receiving the citizen complaints of odor, and returned on Monday, O  more

TAMPA, Florida, Oct. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - An Illinois man was sentenced today on charges of assaulting a law enforcement officer and a media member during the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election.   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 6 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, Zachary A. Myers, issued the following news release: Alexander Weatherspoon, a/k/a "Tyler Simmons," 28, of Chicago, Illinois, has been sentenced to 6 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to mail fraud, aggravated identity theft, and making false statements. According to court documents, from December 2017 to August 2019, Weatherspoon participated in a scheme using other individuals' names, address  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3083) on Oct. 3, 2023: * * * In Re: MOVEit Customer Data Security Breach Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel:* Plaintiff in the District of Minnesota Bailey action moves under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation regarding a vulnerability in a widely-used file transfer software in the District of Minnesota. Plaintiff's motion includes ten actions pending in five distri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Oct. 5, 2023: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 30, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 207,000, an increase of 2,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 204,000 to 205,000. The 4-week moving average was 208,750, a decrease of   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Oct. 6 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced today that Maine, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has agreed to overhaul its dat  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 6 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell announced today that Massachusetts, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and delayed response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settle  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that the State has reached a multistate settlement with Blackbaud, Inc., a software company, to resolve allegations that Blackbaud failed to protect consumers' personal information when it experienced a data breach in 2020 that impacted thousands of nonprofit organizations nationwide, including 290 nonprofits in M  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 6 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition of 17 Attorneys General in support of Hawaii's request to the Ninth Circuit to rehear an appeal defending Hawaii's ban on butterfly knives. The petition seeks en banc or panel rehearing of a decision, issued in Teter v. Lopez on August 7, 2023, that invalidated Hawaii's butterfly knife ban under the Second Amendment  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced that Michigan, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has agreed to overhaul its data sec  more

LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 6 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of 17 attorneys general in support of Hawaii's request to the Ninth Circuit to rehear an appeal defending Hawaii's ban on butterfly knives. The petition seeks a full en banc review of a panel opinion issued in Teter v. Lopez on August 7, 2023, that invalidated Hawaii's butterfly knife ban, holding that it violates the Second Am  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 6 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced a $49.5 million settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware attack that exposed the personal information of millions of people across the United States. The North Carolina Department of Justice received 313 security breach notices related to the Black  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced today that New Jersey, along with 49 other Attorneys General, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and inadequate response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement,   more

NEW YORK, Oct. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: New York Attorney General Letitia James and a multistate coalition of 50 attorneys general reached a $49.5 million agreement with cloud company Blackbaud over a massive data breach that impacted thousands of nonprofit institutions, including charities, colleges and universities, and health care organizations in New York and across the country. Blackbaud provides donor data management s  more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Oct. 6 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that his office, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has agre  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 6 -- Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and 49 other attorneys general today announced a $49.5 million settlement with Blackbaud, Inc. over the software company's data-security practices and its response to a breach in 2020 that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers. Ohio will receive nearly $1.3 million from the multistate settlement. "Carelessness cannot justify the compr  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 6 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news release: Attorney General Henry announced that Pennsylvania joined 49 other Attorneys General in a settlement with software company, Blackbaud, for its flawed security practices and response to a 2020 data breach that impacted millions of consumers nationwide. Blackbaud, which specializes in data management and outreach for nonprofits, healthcare and educational institutions, will pay $49  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that South Carolina, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 6 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti announced today that Blackbaud, a software company, reached a settlement with 49 attorneys general for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Blackbaud will pay $49.5 million to states as part of the settlement, with  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release on Oct. 4, 2023: A Taylorville, Illinois, man, Jamal Shehadeh, 40, was sentenced today to 92 months' imprisonment, to be followed by a six-year term of supervised release, for distribution of methamphetamine. Shehadeh was previously found guilty by a federal jury following a two-day trial in October 2022. At the trial, the government presented evidence that on  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Jason Miyares today announced that Virginia, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the United States. Blackbaud has agreed to overhaul its data secu  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 6 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on Oct. 5, 2023: Attorney General Charity Clark announced today that she, along with 49 other attorneys general, has reached a settlement with software company Blackbaud for its deficient data security practices and response to a 2020 ransomware event that exposed the personal information of millions of consumers across the nation. Under the settlement, Blackbaud has agreed to overhaul its da  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 6 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Oct. 5, 2023: * * * Biden-Harris Administration to Kick Off Third Investing in America Tour, Tout Historic Investments Benefitting Communities Across the Country On Friday, October 6, on National Manufacturing Day, the Biden-Harris Administration will kick off another multi-week Administration-wide tour highlighting how Bidenomics and President Biden's Investing in America agenda is benefitting communities acros  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 5 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on Oct. 5, 2023: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q: Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Over the past few days, we have seen the traumatizing impact of the gun violence epidemic in our country: At Morgan State University in Baltimore, where a joyful Homecoming Week was interrupted by violence. In Holyoke, there were sev- -- there were -- where sever  more