WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Economic Analysis issued the following news release: Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased in all 50 states and the District of Columbia in the third quarter of 2023, with the percent change ranging from 9.7 percent in Kansas to 0.7 percent in Arkansas (table 1) [View table in the link at bottom], according to statistics released today by the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). Current-dollar GDP increased in  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Dec. 30 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 29, 2023: Associate Administrator Francisco Sanchez of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Recovery & Resilience today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 20 Nebraska counties and neighboring counties in Kansas, South Dakota and Wyoming of the Jan. 30, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low interest loans are to   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 30 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following statement on Dec. 29, 2023: * * * Today, Governor Jim Pillen reiterated Nebraska would not enroll in the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (S-EBT) program provided through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Nebraska, as well as neighbor states like South Dakota and Iowa, have stated they will not seek S-EBT federal funds. Gov. Pillen's statement follows: "COVID-19 is over and Nebraska taxpayers expect th  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 30 -- 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 continue 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 33,600 migrants to New York   more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 30 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following faculty news on Dec. 29, 2023: By USU President, Jonathan Woodson As we conclude 2023, I want to express deep pride for our unwavering commitment to excellence. This year, our dedicated team at the Uniformed Services University showcased remarkable achievements, shaping our success and advancing shared goals. We successfully graduated more than 500 students from our schools/colleges. This accomplishment enco  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 29 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined an amicus brief, led by the State of Indiana, to the Supreme Court of the United States in Idaho v. United States. The case involves an effort by the federal government to "prevent hospitals receiving Medicare funds in Idaho from complying with Idaho's abortion regulations." The federal government is attempting to use the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Ac  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 30 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter, led by the State of Florida, to the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives urging swift passage of H.R. 1337, the Immigration Enforcement Partnership Act of 2023. H.R. 1337 was introduced by U.S. Representative Bill Posey (FL-08) earlier this year. The legislation "authorizes an office of a state attorney general to request in writing that the De  more