ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: The Nuclear Science Advisory Committee (NSAC) recently unveiled its 2023 Long Range Plan for Nuclear Science (LRP). This comprehensive plan charts the course for the nation's programs in nuclear science research over the next decade. The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory, with its world-class nuclear physics facilities and expertise, is poised   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 8 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: Attorney General Kris Mayes today joined a coalition of 15 state attorneys general to urge the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) to promulgate a rule requiring stronger minimum staffing requirements for long-term care facilities. The letter submitted on Monday by the coalition, responds to a proposal by CMS to ad  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 7, 2023, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Minnesota - First Quarter 2023": * * * From December 2022 to March 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Minnesota were 142,357, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 121,788, the U.S.  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 7, 2023, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in North Dakota - First Quarter 2023": * * * From December 2022 to March 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in North Dakota were 26,282, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 19,560, the   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 7 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 7, 2023, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Wisconsin - First Quarter 2023": * * * From December 2022 to March 2023, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Wisconsin were 150,237, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 121,931, the U.S.  more

OAKLAND, California, Nov. 8 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Rob Bonta is co-leading a coalition of 15 states in submitting a comment letter supporting the Biden Administration's proposed rule that seeks to establish nationwide comprehensive staffing requirements for skilled nursing facilities (SNFS). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' (CMS) proposed rule   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet (No. 22): * * * Upcoming 2023 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2023. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. American Community Survey Census Bureau to Host Webinar on 2018-2022 American Community Survey Sta  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration St. Louis Division issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: On Oct. 28, 2023, the community once again emptied their medicine cabinets to help dispose of old, unwanted, and expired medications. Nationwide, the Drug Enforcement Administration and its law enforcement partners collected 599,897 pounds of unneeded medications at 4,675 collection sites nationwide. Locally, the DEA St. Louis Division  more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release: In a room buzzing with anticipation and the hum of computers, a team from University of Central Florida clinched the title at the 2023 CyberForce Competition(R) held November 4 at the Q Center in St. Charles, Illinois. Hosted by the Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response (CESER) and supported by DOE's Argonne National L  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: The Illinois Humane Society recognized state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, as a lawmaker fighting for animal rights by awarding her a perfect score on her 2023 Legislative Report Card. "I was proud to fight to make Illinois a more compassionate state for animal rights, and this recognition from the Humane Society means a lot. In particular, I spearheaded a measure banning the practice of surgic  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 8 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Continuing his advocacy for immigrant employees following the governor's veto of Senate Bill 1515 earlier this summer, State Senator Javier Cervantes brought forth a new plan that would protect marginalized workers and give employees time to correct employment verification document discrepancies before an enforcement action is taken against them. "Throughout my years working alongside labor and health car  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 8 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and New York Attorney General Letitia James are co-leading a coalition of 15 state attorneys general to encourage the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services' (CMS) to promulgate a rule requiring stronger minimum staffing requirement  more

RESTON, Virginia, Nov. 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release on Nov. 7, 2023: * * * The new agreements funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will support critical mineral mapping and the creation of a national mine waste inventory * * * The U.S. Geological Survey has invested more than $2 million from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law in cooperative agreements with 14 states to study the potential for critical mine  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 8 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Nov. 7, 2023: Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes 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 first anniversary of the first public convening of the F  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 (TNSrep) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following oversight report (No. 22-02667-09) on Nov. 2, 2023, entitled "Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Iowa City VA Health Care System in Iowa." Here are excerpts: * * * Report Overview This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program (CHIP) report provides a focused evaluation of the quality of care delivered in the inpatient and outpatient settings of the Iowa City  more