BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: OMAHA, Neb. - The five state Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Omaha Division marked an 83 percent increase in the number of fentanyl pills seized in 2023 and removed an estimated 2.9 million lethal doses of fentanyl both in pill and powder form, from Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and eight counties along the weste  more

LENEXA, Kansas, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Utilizing updated, best available science, EPA lowers nationwide screening levels for the first time in 30 years, impacting sites in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, and Nebraska * * * The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is lowering recommended screening levels and strengthening guidance for investigating and cleaning up lead-contaminated soil in residential areas where children  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Jan. 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: * * * Respondents expect conditions for LMI populations to decline * * * The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City announced the results of a new survey on Tuesday, the Community Conditions Survey (CCS). The survey collects qualitative information from organizations in the Tenth Federal Reserve District that work with low- and moderate-income (LMI) populations   more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 18 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined a 25-state coalition in filing suit against Joe Biden's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a rule that will impose burdensome emissions standards on the states without congressional authorization. "Our federal Constitution does not recognize a fourth branch of government that can create rules and interfere  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 17, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen partnered with state senator Ben Hansen to introduce legislation aimed at making Nebraska more competitive in the name, image, and likeness (NIL) space. "I am committed to making sure Nebraska has the tools it needs to win," said Governor Pillen. "We need to encourage young athletes to move here. I appreciate the collaboration with Trev Alberts, his team at   more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen joined state senators in introducing two bills aimed at pushing back against foreign adversarial influence in Nebraska. At the request of the Governor, Senator Barry DeKay (District 40) introduced legislation to modernize laws related to foreign-owned agriculture land. Among the bill's aims, continuing the state's prohibition on foreign persons or foreign-ow  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 18 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 16, 2024: Today, Governor Jim Pillen issued Executive Order 24-2 to produce and preserve electricity in the face of energy demands resulting from the recent snowstorm and subzero temperatures. Power providers are permitted to take steps necessary to meet ongoing demands. At the same time, entities with an ability to generate electricity are asked to take actions that will ensure preservation of  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 18 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general and the Arizona Legislature Tuesday in filing an amicus brief in support of the National Rifle Association's case against a New York state official who trampled on the organization's First Amendment right to free speech. The case has implications for any organization that engages in political speech or ac  more