BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts issued the following news release on Jan. 31, 2024: A Chelsea man pleaded guilty today to illegally selling multiple machinegun conversion devices to an undercover federal agent. Michael Williams, 50, was indicted on two counts of transferring or possessing a machinegun and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition. U.S. District Court Judge Denise J. Casper scheduled sentencing for   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak is advancing several key initiatives in 2024 as part of the railroad's ambitious goal of doubling annual ridership to 66 million by Fiscal Year 2040 (FY40). Building significant momentum in 2024, Amtrak plans to progress substantially on these goals. "Amtrak has rebounded from the pandemic and is growing again as part of our plan to double ridership by 2040," said Amtrak CEO Ste  more

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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Paul G. Byron sentenced Michael Jayson Scarlett (44, Moreno Valley, CA) to five years and six months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. The court also ordered Scarlett to forfeit his cellphone, which was used to   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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: NEW ORLEANS - In a groundbreaking move to address the nation's escalating fentanyl crisis, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) hosted its first-ever One Pill Can Kill Game Over Tournament on Saturday, Jan. 27. The esports event featured Louisiana teams, including Loyola University New Orleans and Northwestern State University of Louisia  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced an incremental award of $768,337 to support continued efforts to provide disaster-relief jobs and employment and training services for people in Massachusetts communities, helping to address the health and economic effects of widespread opioid use, addiction and overdose. In July 2021, the department's Emplo  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced an administrative penalty of $74,914 against Roberts Chemical Company, Inc. in Attleboro, Mass. regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act General Duty Clause. "Hazardous chemicals need to be clearly labeled, and safely explained, stored, and moved to ensure the safety of workers, families in the area, and emergenc  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded a 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Award to the Wells Sanitary District to recognize it for its commitment to improving water quality. "Wastewater treatment is a vital, but often overlooked, part of our world. Most of us don't realize what it takes behind the scenes for wastewater to be treated for pollut  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District's Industrial Pretreatment Program staff, led by Colleen Spero, was honored for exceptional work inspecting, permitting, and sampling industrial users that discharge industrial waste into the collection system. "Wastewater treatment is a vital, but often overlooked, part of our world. Most of us don't realize what it takes behind the scenes for wastewa  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to New Hampshire wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded three 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Rhode Island wastewater facilities and individuals to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managin  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) New England Office recently awarded four 2023 Regional Wastewater Treatment Awards to Vermont wastewater treatment plant operators to recognize them for their commitment to improving water quality. The EPA Regional Wastewater Awards Program recognizes personnel in the wastewater field who have provided invaluable public service managing and o  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Steven D. Merryday has sentenced Ronnie Lee Seward (41, Seffner) to 25 years in federal prison for possessing with the intent to distribute methamphetamine. Seward entered a guilty plea on September 20, 2023. According to court documents, on January 12, 2023, the Tampa Police Department and the Drug Enforce  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - U.S. District Judge Carlos E. Mendoza has sentenced John David Horton (38, Georgia) to 10 years in federal prison for possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine and 40 grams or more of a mixture containing fentanyl. Horton had pleaded guilty on September 11, 2023. According to court document  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Patty Welsh, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs During fiscal year 2023, organizations at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, continued to surpass expectations regarding working with small businesses. Two organizations headquartered here - the Digital Directorate and the Command, Control, Communications, Intelligence and Networks Directorate - together obligated more than $1.3 bi  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Base officials welcomed a new Family Child Care provider during a ribbon-cutting ceremony in family housing here, Jan. 26. The FCC program offers child care options for military and civilian families with children ages two weeks to 12 years old. Col. Taona Enriquez, installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Alan Weary, installation  more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Air Force's Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: By Mark Wyatt, 66th Air Base Group Public Affairs Base officials hosted military and civilian leaders from nearby installations for a Regional Commander's Meeting here Jan. 30 to address shared challenges and pathways to partnerships. The gathering aligned to the 66th Air Base Group's strategic goal to provide enduring installation support and foster teamwork among regional mission par  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

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

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

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 1 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following gas order (No. 26,939) on Jan. 31, 2024, involving Northern Utilities Inc.: * * * Petition for Expedited Approval of Empress Capacity Agreements Order Approving Settlement Agreement and Motions for Confidential Treatment In this Order, the Commission approves a settlement agreement, entered into by Northern Utilities, Inc. and the New Hampshire Department of Energy, relating to natural gas ca  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

WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 (TNSres) -- NASA issued the following news release: As part of NASA's SpaceX Crew-9 mission, four crew members are preparing to launch to the International Space Station and conduct a wide-ranging set of operational and research activities for the benefit of all. Launching aboard the Dragon spacecraft, NASA astronauts Commander Zena Cardman, Pilot Nick Hague, and Mission Specialist Stephanie Wilson, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Mission Specialist Aleksandr Gorbunov, will join Exp  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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: ORLANDO, Fla. - United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced that Kyle Jay Hunter Baronville (36, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to distribution and possession with the intent to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Baronville faces a minimum mandatory penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison. A sentencing date has not  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

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Feb. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center issued the following news on Jan. 31, 2024: On January 23, 2024, the U.S. DOT Volpe Center and Federal Aviation Administration held the fifth discussion of a seven-part thought leadership series titled Considerations for Equity in Advanced Air Mobility. This talk focused on the work of FAA, U.S. DOT, and aviation stakeholders to sustainably and equitably integrate Adv  more