WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2023: Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)announced it will launch a live road tour connecting entrepreneurs developing advanced technologies to America's Seed Fund, the country's largest source of early-stage federal funding through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. America's See  more

NEW YORK, Dec. 13 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following news release: The Federal Reserve Bank of New York announced that Arvind Krishna, chairman and chief executive officer of IBM, has been reelected as a Class B Director. Class B directors represent the public with and give consideration to issues including the interests of agriculture, commerce, industry, services, labor, and consumers. Krishna was elected by member banks in Group 3, which are member banks with capita  more

OAKLAND, California, Dec. 14 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today led 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit, urging the court to affirm a district court ruling granting a permanent injunction against an Arkansas law banning gender-affirming care for transgender youth. Plaintiffs in Brandt et al. v. Griffin are suing to block Arkansas' A  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provided vital nutrition assistance to nearly 6.7 million pregnant women, new mothers, babies, and young children across the country in September of this year (see table). For the past 25 years, Congress, on a bipartisan basis, has committed to fully funding WIC to serve every eligible pregnant woman, infant, mother, and c  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * Participants from 28 States and Territories will Convene for 6 Months to Learn about Energy Resilience, Buildings Efficiency, and Electric Vehicle Infrastructure from Each Other and National Laboratory Experts * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced leaders from 46 entities will collaborate on common clean energy o  more

AURORA, Illinois, Dec. 14 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Matt Hanson, D-Aurora, is lauding the Illinois Department of Natural Resources' recent multi-million dollar investment in Kane County's Batavia Parks District. "I am extremely grateful for grant programs like these which support our local parks and community spaces," Hanson said. "IDNR's $2.8 million investment in Batavia parks will go a long way in repurposing an underutilized space." The   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: A former Illinois woman was sentenced today to 14 months in prison for willfully preparing false tax returns on behalf of her clients. According to court documents and statements made in court, Erica Early, formerly of Robins and Richton Park, Illinois, operated a tax preparation business for clients located in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana, and often charged $1,000 to prepare basic, un  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer this week cleared the way for federal Superfund status for the Gelman Sciences contaminated groundwater plume in Ann Arbor, sending a letter concurring with the transfer to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Groundwater under more than three square miles of Ann Arbor and Scio Township is contaminated with industrial solvent 1,  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein and a coalition of 11 attorneys general released the following statement after the Texas Supreme Court denied abortion access to Kate Cox, a pregnant woman whose health and life were at risk as a result of a lethal fetal diagnosis. Ms. Cox was forced to travel out of state to receive abortion care. "No one should be forced to fight in court and leave the  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 13 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Stein today announced that he obtained a temporary restraining order against the National Collegiate Athletics Association's (NCAA) transfer eligibility rule. The order is part of Attorney General Stein's ongoing antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA. "I am pleased that the Court has recognized that the NCAA's transfer rule is unlawful," said Attorney General Jos  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The National Park Service National Historic Landmarks issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today designated 16 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs) and two new National Natural Landmarks (NNLs). The designations reflect the importance of the sites in sharing America's rich history and extraordinary natural features. "The new National Historic and Natural Landmarks designated today further the Interior Department's vi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. "Pennsylvania has one of the most diverse energy portfolios in the United States," Yaw said. "There is no question we can capitalize on our state's energy  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 (TNSres) -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended the House Education Committee for unanimously approving House Bill 1745, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26). The legislation will create a tax credit for employers who provide contributions to PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts owned by their employees. "Creating this tax credit will encourage employers to help Pen  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Dec. 12, 2023, at a campaign reception: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Rosy, thank you very much. (Applause.) Please. (Applause.) Please. Thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Please. Thank you all so very much. Many of you have been my personal friends and political friends for a long time. I know I don't look it, but I've been around a long while. (Laughter.) And I want to thank you all -- all of you -- for -- for your s  more