OAKLAND, California, Feb. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 19 attorneys general in a multistate amicus brief in support of the Transgender American Veterans Association's (TAVA) petition for increased access to gender-affirming care for transgender veterans in TAVA v. Veterans Affairs. TAVA's rulemaking petition seeks to compel the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to amend a regulation excluding me  more

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 1 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 state attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court, supporting the federal government's regulations involving mifepristone, a drug which is widely used for medication abortion. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit i  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Feb. 1 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Attorney General William Tong today joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/AG/Press_Releases/2024/23-235Amicus-Br-for-State-of-NY-et-al.pdf) in the U.S. Supreme Court defending access to medication abortion. The brief supports efforts by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Danco Laborat  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: This week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized its plan to complete the cleanup of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in the storm sewer system at the Ten-Mile Drain Superfund site at the intersection of Bon Brae Street and Harper Avenue in St. Clair Shores, Michigan, following a careful review of public comments. The system is 15-feet below ground and discharges into t  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis gave remarks at the Florida Sheriff's Association (FSA) Winter Conference and presented the 4,000th bonus through the Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Program. This initiative encourages Floridians to join the profession and attracts out-of-state recruits or experienced officers to relocate to Florida. To watch the Governor's full remarks, click here (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSres) -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2024: * * * Grant awards to over 7,000 projects represent the largest amount of annual federal funding provided through HUD's Continuum of Care program in history, expanding housing and services projects for people experiencing homelessness, including survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, and sexual assault * * * The U.S. Department of Housing and  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today, with 23 attorneys general, filed a brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. Raoul and the coalition filed the amicus brief (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/News-Room/Current-News/23-235.Amicus%20Br%20for%20State%20of%20NY%20et%20al.pdf?language_id=1) supporting efforts undertaken by the U.S. Fo  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Intermediate Service Center No. 4 covering South Cook county. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION Our report covers the financial audit for the period ending June 30, 2023. * * * AUDITORS' OPINION Our auditors state the Intermediate Service Center #4's financial statements as of June 30, 2023 are fairly presented in all material respects. This financial audit w  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 20 covering Edwards, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Pope, Saline, Wabash, Wayne, and White counties. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION The Regional Office of Education #20 (ROE) did not have sufficient internal controls over the financial reporting process.   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 39 covering Macon and Piatt counties. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS CONTROLS OVER FINANCIAL STATEMENT PREPARATION The Regional Office of Education #39 (ROE) did not have sufficient internal controls over the financial reporting process. The financial statements required material audit adjustments  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Regional Office of Education No. 40 covering Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin counties. Here are excerpts: * * * FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS DELAY OF AUDIT The Regional Office of Education #40 (ROE) did not provide completed financial statements in an auditable form by the August 31 deadline. The preliminary draft was provided to the auditors on   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, is spearheading a measure to support growing businesses by creating "Business Improvement Districts," or "BIDs." BIDs would raise more revenue than existing economic development tools, while allowing affected businesses to have more control of how the money is spent. "Chicago's economy is already vibrant and growing, as those of us who live here know," Buckner said. "  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is praising the Illinois Board of Higher Education's (IBHE) decision to award tens of millions of dollars in capital grants to two universities in Will County. "From roads to bridges to buildings, it is important that we are keeping our critical infrastructure well-kept and up-to-date," said Manley. "Providing institutions of higher education with grants to meet  more

AURORA, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: State Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, was recently named 'Governmental Leader of the Year', along with state Sen. Linda Holmes, D-Aurora, by the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference. They received the award for the work they did last year passing a measure granting freedoms to law enforcement to use drones to promote public safety. "I am deeply grateful to the DuPage Mayors and Manag  more

CICERO, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news release: State Rep. Elizabeth 'Lisa' Hernandez, D-Cicero, announced more than $8.3 million in Monetary Award Program (MAP) grants which will help 2,109 local students afford a college education. "Too many families in my community can't afford to send their children to college, even though they desperately want to," Hernandez said. "Making a four-year degree more affordable is not a static issue and will require   more

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following news release: The U.S. Attorney's Office has sworn in three new federal prosecutors to serve the Southern District of Illinois. "It's an honor to welcome new federal prosecutors to our office," said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. "Each attorney has a deep knowledge of and respect for the law, and I look forward to supporting them in their new roles." Amanda McQua  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release: February 1 is National Unclaimed Property Day, and Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is encouraging people to check the I-CASH website (https://icash.illinoistreasurer.gov/) to see if they have cash or property owed to them. States across the country are marking National Unclaimed Property Day to raise awareness and encourage people to check if they have cash or property owed to them. "Putting m  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Feb. 1 -- The Illinois Supreme Court issued the following news release: Chief Justice Mary Jane Theis and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Yolanda Harris Sayre as a Circuit Judge in the 5th Subcircuit of Cook County. Ms. Sayre was appointed to fill the 5th Subcircuit vacancy created by the retirement of the Honorable Cassandra Lewis. The appointment is effective February 2, 2024, and will conclude December 2, 2024, following the November 2024   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: * * * All Or Parts Of 8 States And 2 Territories Affected * * * The Internal Revenue Service today reminded disaster-area taxpayers who received extensions to file their 2022 returns that these returns are due on Feb. 15, 2024. Eligible taxpayers were those affected by various disasters that occurred between Aug. 8 and Oct. 9, 2023. This included Hurricane  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3083) on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: MOVEit Customer Data Security Breach Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel:* Plaintiff in the Western District of New York Fiacco action, defendant Sovos Compliance, LLC, in the Northern District of Illinois Gorman action, and defendant Primis Bank in the Eastern District of Virginia Kline action move under Panel Rule 7.1 to vacate the Panel's or  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3096) on Jan. 30, 2024: * * * In Re: Perry Johnson & Associates Medical Transcription Data Security Breach Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel:* Plaintiffs in four District of Nevada actions (Gil, Lowery, Levitt and Shanahan) move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the District of Nevada or, alternatively, the Eastern District of Michigan or the Southern Di  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 19-civ-04324; N.D. Ill. filed June 27, 2019) involving Comer Capital Group LLC and Brandon L. Comer: * * * SEC Obtains Final Judgment Against Municipal Advisor Charged with Breaching Fiduciary Duty * * * On January 30, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission obtained a final judgment against defendants Comer Capital Group, LLC and Brandon L. Comer, whom the SEC previously charged wi  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Feb. 1 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Attorney General Aaron Frey today joined a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's efforts to reverse a ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit that reinstated cer  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 22 Attorneys General in filing an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/013024_Texas%20v.%20Biden%20Amicus%20Brief.pdf) supporting the federal government's actions to increase the minimum wage paid by certain federal contractors to $15 per hour. The policy was first enacted by presidenti  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a multistate coalition of 24 Attorneys General to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition filed an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/013124_23-235_Amicus_Mifepristone.pdf) in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 1 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today filed a friend-of-the-court brief in the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. Attorney General Stein and a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general filed the brief in support of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's efforts to reverse a U.S. Court of Appeals   more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a multistate coalition of 24 attorneys general to protect access to medication abortion nationwide (https://ag.ny.gov/sites/default/files/amicus-curiae/fda-v.-ahm-amicus-brief.pdf). The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's efforts  more

NEW YORK, Feb. 1 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix today announced that the City of New York is co-leading a coalition of six localities from across the country in filing another amicus brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to protect access to mifepristone (https://www.nyc.gov/assets/home/downloads/misc/2024/brief.pdf) -- a medication that millions of Ame  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 1 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: Today, a multistate coalition of 24 state attorneys general, including Oregon, banded together to protect access to medication abortion nationwide. The coalition filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) and Danco Laboratories LLC's efforts to reverse a ruling by a conservative federal appeals court --the Fifth Circui  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), together with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, is announcing that the Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) quarantine on Long Island is now smaller. New York is now closer to being ALB-free. The ALB Eradication Program recently completed its last round of  more