PHOENIX, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Arizona Senate Republicans are supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott in his efforts to defend the southern border from the invasion our nation is enduring at the hands of the Biden Administration and are urging Governor Katie Hobbs to do the same. Today, Senate President Warren Petersen and House Speaker Ben Toma signed onto a letter with more than two dozen state attorneys genera  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 30 -- The Arizona House Republican issued the following news release: Arizona House Speaker Ben Toma has joined 26 other states in an Iowa and Utah-led letter (attached) to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas's border defense. Since President Biden took office, more than six million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border--roughly the population of Iowa and Utah combined. But even worse than turning a blind eye to the unprecedented invasion at the southern  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) will award $245.9 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 Airport Infrastructure Grants (AIG) under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The $245.9 million includes 153 grants in 37 states to modernize airport infrastructure, improve runway safety, and create jobs to build a better America. "We saw a record number of  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: Since 2021, Over 1,200 Students in 32 States Created Projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities WASHINGTON - On Wednesday, January 24, the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships (CP3), hosted 27 students selected as finalists from three out of 18 universities and three out of 24 high schools who are developing inn  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 30 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is supporting Texas and sending a strong message to the federal government to enforce public safety immigration law or let states defend their own borders. Since President Biden took office, more than six million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border--roughly the population of Iowa and Utah combined. But even worse than turning a blind eye to the unpr  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 31 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: Attorney General Chris Carr has joined 26 states in sending a letter to the Biden administration supporting Texas Governor Greg Abbott's efforts to secure the border. "It's the paramount duty of the federal government to secure our nation's border and ports of entry, and anything less poses a significant risk to U.S. national security and overall public safety," said Carr. "Unchecked immigration  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 30 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Utah Attorney General Sean Reyes co-led a 27-state coalition in a letter to the Biden Administration today, supporting Texas's border defense. Since President Biden took office, more than six million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border--roughly the population of Iowa and Utah combined. But even worse than turning a blind eye to  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 31 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: Today, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey joined 26 other states in a letter to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas' right to defend itself against the unchecked illegal immigration at the southern border. "The situation at the southern border has spun out of control, all thanks to Joe Biden and his inept administration. Worse yet, they're attempting to p  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 30 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement on Jan. 29, 2024: * * * Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following statement in response to a letter of support from more than two dozen states commending Texas's dedication to securing the border and exercising her right of self-defense. The letter, signed by 25 attorneys general as well as the Arizona Senate President and Arizona House Speaker, highlighted the work by Governor Greg Abbott a  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 31 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: Today, Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that his office has reached a settlement with Hilton Hotels regarding the disclosure of hidden mandatory fees. The settlement is the latest in a series of Nebraska settlements with major hotel chains, including Marriott, Omni, and Choice, which have all agreed to alter their business practices. Over the years, travelers have bee  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 30 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Today, Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined 26 other states in an Iowa and Utah-led letter to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas's border defense. Since President Biden took office, more than six million illegal aliens have crossed the southern border--roughly three times the population of Nebraska. But even worse than disregarding the unprecedented invasion  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Jan. 30 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Today, South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson joined 26 other states in an Iowa- and Utah-led letter to the Biden Administration, supporting Texas's border defense. "Every state is a border state, and we've seen that with drug gangs that are tied to Mexican cartels operating here in South Carolina," Attorney General Wilson said. "Texas is just trying to pro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following dissent on Jan. 30, 2024, by Commissioner Hester M. Peirce on denial of request for rulemaking to amend 17 C.F.R. Sec. 202.5(e): * * * I dissent from the Commission's denial of a petition to amend Rule 202.5(e), our so-called gag rule.[1] This de facto rule follows from the Commission's enforcement of its policy, adopted in 1972, that it will not "permit a defendant or respondent to consent to a judgment or orde  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 30 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2024: Today, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti joined 26 other states in a letter to the Biden Administration supporting Texas' border defense. "Securing our border isn't a political or ideological issue, it's a matter of basic governmental competence," Attorney General Skrmetti said in a statement. "The record-breaking number of illegal entries has strained resources   more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Jan. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man who conspired to distribute methamphetamine pled guilty January 26, 2024, in federal court in Sioux City. Kenneth Dawdy, 39, from Sioux City, was convicted of conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. At the plea hearing, Dawdy admitted his participation in a conspiracy from January 2021 through June 2023 that distributed at least 3500 grams of methamphetam  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 30 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Jan. 29, 2024: Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes co-led a letter to the White House, supporting Texas's border defense. The letter addresses serious concerns about national security from illegal and unrelenting border crossings. A total of 27 states have signed on to the letter. Attorney General Reyes said: "It is disgraceful that our federal government refuses to defend America's border   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 30 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares today joined 26 other states in supporting Texas's border defense in a letter to the Biden Administration. Since President Biden took office, more than six million undocumented migrants have crossed the southern border. This unchecked invasion poses a grave threat to national security and fuels the surge in drug and human trafficking. In t  more