WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: As part of its Raise the Bar: Attaining College Excellence and Equity initiative, the U.S. Department of Education is hosting a summit today at Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) in Annadale, Virginia with 200 higher education leaders on making it easier for students to transfer from one college to another, in turn helping them save time and money. The Department is also releasing groundbreakin  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Advances President Biden's Investing in America Agenda DENVER, Co., Nov. 9, 2023 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing more than $1.2 billion in loans and grants to spur economic development, catalyze rural prosperity and advance equity through rural cooperatives in 36 states and Puerto Rico. Last month, USDA celebrated its 59th annu  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced updates by its Veterans' Employment and Training Service to the agency's Transition Assistance Program intended to benefit military jobseekers. The updates include the agency's signing of memorandums of understanding with six new partners to join the agency's Employment Navigator and Partnership Program for a three-year te  more

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Idaho National Laboratory issued the following news release: As the United States works to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, different energy sectors will require different solutions. Renewables and nuclear energy will help decarbonize electricity production, and the light-duty transportation sector will reduce emissions primarily by switching to electric vehicles. Natural gas will continue to displace coal-fired power pla  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Jaime Andrade, D-Chicago, released the following statement concerning the state's ninth consecutive credit rating in two years. "When we pass balanced budgets that pay down debt and invest in our people, it makes Illinois a better place to live and do business," Andrade said. "The budget I helped pass shores us near-term debt and reinvests in the essential services that keep people hea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, is applauding another step in rebuilding Illinois' fiscal house as Illinois' latest budget has earned the state its ninth credit rating upgrade in two years. "Half a year ago, I voted to pass my first budget as our community's voice in Springfield. It was crafted to take a smart, fiscally-prudent approach to building a stronger future for all Illino  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: Reaffirming her commitment to supporting domestic violence survivors, state Rep. Eva-Dina Delgado, D-Chicago, worked with the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) to distribute transit passes to The Network, an organization dedicated to strengthening community-level responses to domestic violence. "Making sure survivors of domestic violence get the support they need is critical to my work as st  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: As Illinois earned another credit rating upgrade from Fitch Ratings on Tuesday, state Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, is highlighting the positive strides the state has taken and is urging continued fiscal responsibility in the years ahead. "This credit rating upgrade is a positive reflection of the budget plan we passed earlier this year," Gill said. "It's critical that we continue to be good stewards  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: With Veterans Day nearing, state Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Montgomery, is highlighting a measure he led to enable veteran and minority-owned businesses the first opportunity to purchase surplus state property before it is offered to the public at large. "This is an opportunity to help our veteran business owners who have chosen to invest in Illinois and our communities," Hanson said. "We appreciate all   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: The Justice Department filed a civil lawsuit under the Sherman Act and Packers and Stockyards Act today against Koch Foods Incorporated (Koch), the fifth largest poultry processor in the United States. The complaint alleges that Koch anticompetitively and unfairly required chicken farmers, or growers, to pay Koch a termination penalty to switch from working for Koch to a rival chicken proces  more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, the Department of Attorney General gave oral argument before the Michigan Supreme Court in the matters of People v. Burkman and People v. Wohl. The Court has agreed to hear argument on the question of whether Burkman and Wohl's specific acts could constitute a criminal act contrary to MCL 168.932(a), and whether MCL 168.932(a) is itself a constitutional statute. * * *   more

LANSING, Michigan, Nov. 10 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: The Michigan Public Service Commission today approved invoices for wireless internet protocol (IP)-based wireless call routing for Next Generation 911 (NG911) calls across the state, highlighting how these telecommunication providers ensure a critical public safety service remains available to Michiganders. The five invoices approved today, totaling $1,421,674.28, cover servi  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 10 -- New York Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Following another mass shooting in recent weeks -- this time in Lewiston, Maine, where 18 people were killed and 13 more were injured by a shooter with an assault rifle -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams today led a coalition of 62 mayors from cities across the nation in drafting a letter (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/home/downloads/pdf/press-releases/2023/AWB-Mayors-Letter-11092023.pdf) urging new Sp  more

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Illinois, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Army Sustainment Command issued the following news: By Hayley Smith, U.S. Army Sustainment Command Soldier, spouse, veteran, mother of three, contract cost management program analyst- these are just a few of the job titles Katja Paul has held and loved. Katja, a longtime resident of the Quad Cities, credits the National Guard with helping her identify her course in life. "I didn't have a real career plan or path really," Katja said of her ti  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The White House issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration: * Dafna Hochman Rand, Nominee to be Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Department of State * Corey Anne Tellez, Nominee to be Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs, Department of the Treasury * * * Dafna Hochman Rand, Nominee to be   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following order (No. 3-21794) on Nov. 8, 2023: * * * In the Matter of Ronald T. Molo, Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING PUBLIC ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 15(b) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND SECTION 203(f) OF THE INVESTMENT ADVISERS ACT OF 1940, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING REMEDIAL SANCTIONS I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate and in the public int  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Nov. 9, 2023: An Illinois man was arrested today for assaulting a law enforcement officer and other charges committed during the breach of the U.S. Capitol 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. William Lewis, 57, of Bu  more

EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois, Nov. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following news release: A Pinckneyville Correctional Center acting lieutenant appeared in federal court Wednesday to admit he failed to intervene while his subordinates beat a restrained inmate. Mark C. Maxwell, 52, of Pinckneyville, Illinois, faces up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to one count of deprivation of civil rights under color of law. He was charg  more

INCIRLIK AIR BASE, Turkey, Nov. 10 -- The U.S. Air Force's Incirlik Air Base (39th Air Base Wing) issued the following news: By Staff Sgt. Peter Reft, 39th Air Base Wing Public Affairs In response to the earthquakes that struck southern Turkiye in February 2023, an international panel of academic experts conducted an "Emerging and Disruptive Technologies to Enhance Disaster Resilience" advanced research workshop, featuring keynote speakers from the U.S. Air Force and U.S. State Department at C  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Nov. 10 -- The Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity issued the following news on Nov. 9, 2023: Today, the Utah Governor's Office of Economic Opportunity awarded Utah Flour Milling a post-performance tax reduction for its expansion into Cache County. The corporate incentive is part of the state's Rural Economic Development Tax Increment Financing (REDTIF) program. As part of the agreement, Utah Flour Milling projects to create 31 new, high-paying jobs and invest   more