NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Boston Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.1 percent in the Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH-CT Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Region  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.7 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commiss  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.6 percent in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics repo  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.5 percent in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metropolitan area for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regio  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the San Jose Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.3 percent in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 3 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Seattle Metropolitan Area - September 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.3 percent in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today.   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) published a new analysis on state Community Reinvestment Act laws, highlighting how states ensure financial institutions' lending, services, and investment activities meet the credit needs of their communities. The report examined the laws of seven states (Connecticut, Illinois, Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island, Washingt  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 3 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. This letter comes on the heels of the one-year anniversary of the first public conven  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * New Argonne research shows how machine learning can enhance nuclear reactor security and efficiency for a sustainable tomorrow Discover how cutting-edge machine learning technology may improve the way nuclear reactors operate. * * * In an impressive combination of nuclear technology and machine learning (ML), a team of scientists at the U.S. Department o  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2023: Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Director John J. Kim today announced the opening of the next round of funding for the Illinois Electric Vehicle (EV) Rebate Program. Applications are being accepted starting November 1 and must be postmarked no earlier than November 1. Individuals can access and complete an application for a rebate under Illinois' EV Reba  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Ahead of the fall surge in flu, COVID-19 and other related illnesses, state Rep. Kimberly DuBuclet, D-Chicago, is encouraging the community members to stay up-to-date with their immunizations. "With colder weather approaching, we should expect an increase in flu and COVID illness, and people need to make sure that they have the best defense against the disease," said DuBuclet. "In addition to making su  more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, Nov. 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: In order to help raise awareness about ways to potentially delay Alzheimer's onset or help residents get an early diagnosis, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is using this Alzheimer's Awareness Month to spread the word about the disease and ensure that residents have the information they need to combat it. "As residents get older, it is critical that they are taking basic steps to delay the onse  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 3 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs today announced his office will invest an additional $20 million in Israel bonds. "This investment shows our strong commitment to Israel and its people," Frerichs said. "My office has invested in Israel Bonds because they diversity the state's portfolio, achieve good returns, offer a safe investment, and to affirm the special relationship be  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a multistate coalition of 25 attorneys general in submitting a letter to urge the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels regarding incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. This letter comes on the heels of the one-year anniversary of the first public convening of the FDA's M  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced the following appointments to Michigan Public Safety Communications Interoperability Board, Michigan Propane Commission, Michigan Board of Chiropractic, Michigan Board of Physical Therapy, Michigan Board of Real Estate Brokers and Salespersons, Michigan Board of Veterinary Medicine, Board of Cosmetology, Michigan Task Force on Physician's   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 3 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein urged the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to strengthen guidance and provide clear warning labels about incorrect pulse oximeter readings for patients of color. Pulse oximeters are routinely used to measure blood oxygen levels, which help determine medical care for illnesses including heart failure, sleep apnea, and respiratory conditions. Recent s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56814) involving GE Precision Healthcare, Woodstock, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: GE Precision Healthcare Region: 3 City: Woodstock State: IL License #: 77-00413-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Gary Forsee HQ OPS Officer: Sam Colvard Notification Date: 10/25/2023 Notification Time: 14:52 [ET] Event Date: 09/01/2023 Event Time: 00:00 [CDT] Last  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56818) involving Washington Office of Radiation Protection, Woodstock, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: WA Office of Radiation Protection Licensee: GE Precision Healthcare Region: 3 City: Woodstock State: IL License #: 77-00413-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Mark Hernandez HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 10/25/2023 Notification Time: 20:24 [ET] Event Date: 09/01/2023 Event   more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis issued the following news release on Nov. 2, 2023: Strategies for strengthening rural communities amid demographic shifts is the topic of an economic development conference, "Investing in Rural Prosperity: Successful Approaches to Demographic Shifts," set for Nov. 14-15 in Cape Girardeau, Mo. "While subject to significant regional variation, Federal Reserve research highlights the population in many rural communities is getti  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal grand jury in Chicago has indicted the mayor of Riverdale, Ill. for allegedly lying under oath in a civil deposition and corruptly obstructing a lawsuit that claimed the mayor retaliated against a former city vendor. LAWRENCE JACKSON, 49, of Riverdale, Ill, is charged with one count of perjury and one count of obstruction of justice, according to the i  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: Three men have been indicted on a federal racketeering charge for allegedly murdering a man to maintain and increase their positions in a violent Chicago street gang. CAMERON CALLISON, 24, JUAN ALCARAZ, 23, and VICTOR RAMIREZ, 24, all of Chicago, are charged with one count of murder in aid of racketeering. Callison, a previously convicted felon, is also charged   more