PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, Feb. 3 -- American Samoa government issued the following news release: The National Governors Association (NGA) announced the selection of American Samoa to participate in the Improving Maternal and Child Health in Rural America Learning Collaborative. This significant recognition emphasizes American Samoa's commitment to enhancing maternal and child health outcomes within its territory. The collaboration will bring together experts and stakeholders from American Sam  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 3 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: Attorney General Mayes this week joined a multistate coalition of 23 attorneys general against Texas' ongoing effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. In the amicus brief filed before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the coalition urges the court to reverse the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas' decision that the DACA program is   more

OAKLAND, California, Feb. 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Feb. 1, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a multistate agreement in principle on monetary terms, requiring opioid manufacturer Hikma Pharmaceuticals to pay up to $150 million to address its role in the opioid epidemic. Hikma produces a range of generic opioid products and sells hundreds of millions of opioid doses every year. The Attorneys General allege that from   more

BUFFALO GROVE, Illinois, Feb. 3 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To ensure the voices of every generation are heard, State Senator Adriane Johnson is introducing a Youth Advisory Board and a Senior Advisory Board, which will be accepting applications through March 10. "The purpose of these boards is to amplify the voices of people throughout the 30th District," said Johnson (D-Buffalo Grove). "My hope is that these groups will allow people to feel empowered to speak   more

BLOOMINGTON, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on Feb. 1, 2024: Members of the Illinois General Assembly joined the Illinois Farm Bureau Wednesday for a press conference discussing the Family Farm Preservation Act - a measure being spearheaded by State Senator Dave Koehler and State Representative Sharon Chung. "This measure is designed to protect farmers and their families by ensuring they can afford to keep their land," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "In m  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr. received the Illinois Outstanding Legislator of the Year award from the Illinois Parks Association. "Parks are at the heart of our communities, where families and neighbors gather to grow, prosper, and make priceless memories," said Sims (D-Chicago). "Bringing forth the concerns of our constituents and crafting policies that will make a meaningful impact to everyday problems f  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Feb. 3 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on Feb. 2, 2024: Today, Governor Mike Parson announced judicial appointments to the 6th and 18th Judicial Circuits. Susan Casey, of Parkville, was appointed as Associate Circuit Judge for the 6th Judicial Circuit. Ms. Casey is currently the career law clerk and chief of staff to the Honorable Roseann Ketchmark of the United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri. She hold  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Feb. 1, 2024, at the National Prayer Breakfast: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Frank, thank you for that introduction. And, Reverend Black, I've spent a lot of time with you in the United States Senate -- 36 years. But you were only there 21. But I miss your sermons, because that's how I viewed your opening prayers every -- every mon- -- every day. Frank, thanks for the introduction and for your service on behalf of the people of No  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Feb. 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: The United States has filed a complaint under the False Claims Act against Rick Nassenstein, a resident of Florida and formerly the president, chief financial officer and co-owner of Illinois-based Cardiac Imaging Inc. (CII), a provider of mobile cardiac positron emission tomography (PET) scans. The complaint alleges Nassenstein knowingly played a central role in a sc  more

LEAVENWORTH, Washington, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has selected Bill Gale as Complex Manager at the Leavenworth Fisheries Complex in Leavenworth, Wash. Gale has worked in the Fish and Aquatic Conservation Pacific Region program since 2001. The Leavenworth Fisheries Complex includes the Mid-Columbia Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office, Leavenworth National Fish Hatchery,  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The White House sent to the Senate the nominations of nine individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Amir H. Ali, of the District of Columbia, to be United States District Judge for the District of Columbia, vice Beryl Alaine Howell, retiring. * Melissa R. DuBose, of Rhode Island, to be United States District Judge for the District of Rhode Island, vice William E. Smith, retiring. * Sunil R. Harjani, of Illinois, to be United States District Judge for  more