WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * The first Friday in December is Bartender Appreciation Day, so we raise our glasses and present some BLS data related to these master mixologists who shake, stir, pour, and serve drinks in food services and drinking places and other industries. Nationwide, bartender employment was 613,070 in May 2022. The largest numbers of bartender employment was   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet (No. 24) on Dec. 1, 2023: * * * 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 New Poverty Brief from 2022 American Community Survey 1-  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Dec. 2 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has selected 29 community leaders from Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Kentucky, Missouri, Mississippi, and Tennessee as fellows of the 2024 Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy, an extensive nine-month leadership development program that brings together public, private, and nonprofit sector leaders from the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama B  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: To make sure the holiday season is truly joyful, the U.S. Department of Labor reminds employers and workers not to overlook workplace safety and health. For a sad reminder of how an on-the-job tragedy can leave families, friends and co-workers grief-stricken, look no further than Akron, Ohio, where a 25-year-old worker -- hanging holiday lights on a backya  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following financial institution letter (No. FIL-62-2023) on Dec. 1, 2023: * * * The FDIC has announced a series of steps intended to provide regulatory relief to financial institutions and facilitate recovery in areas of Illinois affected by severe storms and flooding. Statement of Applicability: The contents of, and material referenced in, this FIL apply to all FDIC-supervised financial institutions. Highlights: * S  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Federal Voting Assistance Program issued the following news: Upcoming elections for federal office: The following states have elections for federal office in the next 90 days: P- Presidential Primary; S- State Primary; D- District Primary; T- Territory Primary *Dates subject to change. Election dates marked with an asterisk are updated and state-approved. December 2023: No elections for federal office scheduled January 2024-  more

ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D- Arlington Heights, is working for middle-class tax relief by backing legislation creating a new state tax credit that would provide significant tax relief for Illinois families with children or other dependents. "The Child Tax Credit is a crucial stepping stone in providing significant relief for families with children, in all corners of the state, who will fina  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, will provide an update to veterans on his efforts to legalize psychedelic therapy at a town hall discussion scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 6 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the American Legion Dorman-Dunn Post 547 at 2129 W. Cermak Rd. in Chicago. "Veterans who are dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and other effects from their service may find relief in psyc  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Mary Gill, D-Chicago, recently supported an effort to ensure all retired Chicago Police Department officers receive a 3% non-compounded cost of living adjustment (COLA), replacing existing statute that provides a lower, 1.5% non-compounded COLA for officers born after Jan. 1, 1966. "We're eliminating unnecessary uncertainty regarding what officers can expect when they retire," Gill said.  more

GRANITE CITY, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, released the following statement Thursday after the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL) issued a subpoena to U.S. Steel to investigate its compliance with the Illinois Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act regarding layoffs at the Granite City Works. "I appreciate that the Illinois Department of Labor is doing its due diligence   more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: With the holiday season here, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting an opportunity for residents to give back to veterans residing at the state veterans' homes by writing appreciation letters. "This holiday season, spending time with friends and loved ones is something that many look forward to," said Manley. "However, not everyone has the ability to travel or see their friends and fa  more

WAUKEGAN, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Rita Mayfield, D-Waukegan, is promoting awareness of an upcoming series of workshops entitled "Building Blocks of Success" being offered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) focused on helping new and existing Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). Workshops are currently scheduled between Dec. 5 and Dec. 21. "One of the best ways to fight inequality is to make sure that   more

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Dec. 2 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Katie Stuart, D-Edwardsville, is promoting awareness of an upcoming series of workshops entitled "Building Blocks of Success" being offered by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) focused on helping new and existing Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). Workshops are currently scheduled between Dec. 5 and Dec. 21. "The Rebuild Illinois program is the largest capital pro  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Nov. 30, 2023: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 25, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 218,000, an increase of 7,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 2,000 from 209,000 to 211,000. The 4-week moving average was 220,000, a decrease of 500 from  more

GREENBELT, Maryland, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland, Erek L. Barron, issued the following news release: Federal inmates Jason Haddox, age 40, and Jonathan Henry, age 32, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and mail fraud, and Henry also pleaded guilty to aggravated identity theft, relating to the submission of fraudulent CARES Act unemployment insurance benefits. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security ("CARES") Act was a federal law enacted in  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 2 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into Texas; and prevent, detect, and interdict transnational criminal activity between ports of entry. Texas has bused: * Over 12,500 migrants to Washington, D.C. since April 2022 * Over 25,900 migrants to New   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2023: A Chicago man was sentenced today on felony charges for his actions 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. Joseph Pavlik, 66, of Chicago, Illinois, was sentenced today   more