SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Building on partnerships with law enforcement and the Legislature, successful efforts to fight crime, and record-level investments to strengthen public safety, Governor Gavin Newsom today called for new legislation expanding criminal penalties, bolstering police and prosecutor tools to combat theft and take down professional criminals who profit from smash and grabs, retail the  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of two applicants in North Carolina to receive nearly $26,695,692 through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program's Grants Competition. The awards, which are made possible through President Biden's Investing in America agenda, will help the   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: As part of its ongoing commitment to protecting children and improving air quality the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the selection of five applicants to receive nearly $33,175,000 through EPA's first Clean School Bus Program's Grants Competition. The awards, which are made possible through President Biden's Investing in America agenda, will help selectee  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 10 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following transcript of speech on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Governor Tate Reeves today delivered his second inaugural address. Below is the full transcript, as prepared. * * * Full Transcript: Thank you, Mr. Chief Justice. It is a great day to be a Mississippian. Lieutenant Governor Hosemann, Speaker White, President Pro Tem Kirby, Speaker Pro Tem Barton, members of the Mississippi Legislature, friends, family, and my f  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, Jan. 10 -- The Mississippi Public Service Commission issued the following news release: As colder temperatures are upon us, Central District Public Service Commissioner De'Keither Stamps is urging cities, counties and residents to take proactive measures in ensuring their safety and the safety of their communities. One of the most effective ways to prepare for winter storms is by identifying and eliminating dead trees on private properties. Dead or decaying trees pose a s  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The Florida State Senate issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Florida Senate President Kathleen Passidomo (R-Naples) today opened the Florida Senate for the 2024 Regular Session of the Florida Legislature. The President will hold a media availability at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon in the Senate Chamber. Senator Darryl Rouson (D-St. Petersburg) led the Senate in prayer at the opening of today's sitting. Capitol Police officers Eric Cross and Timothy R  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following statement on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Attorney General Sean D. Reyes led a comment letter on behalf of 25 States to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a recent proposed rule change that would allow the New York Stock Exchange to list "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs) on the exchange. NACs are a novel corporate structure designed to take land off the market to prohibit productive economic use  more