OAKLAND, California, March 12 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today, in response to the Federal Trade Comission's (FTC) notice of proposed rulemaking, joined a bipartisan multistate letter to the FTC proposing updates to regulations implementing the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA). In the letter, the attorneys general express support for updates to COPPA and advocate for further   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: SAN FRANCISCO -- Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) arrested Syed Mohamed Tousif Mohiuddin, a 39-year-old, unlawfully present at-large noncitizen March 5. "This arrest demonstrates how seriously we take our commitment to safeguarding our communities from individuals like Mohiuddin," said ERO San Francsico Field Office Director Moises   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel today announced the new members of the Intergovernmental Advisory Committee. This advisory panel provides guidance, expertise, and recommendations to the Commission on telecommunications issues affecting local, county, state and Tribal governments. The Committee is comprised of elected officials of municipal, county, state, and Tribal governments.  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, March 12 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a bipartisan coalition of 41-States in a letter to Meta Platforms, Inc., urging immediate action to address the rise in user account takeovers and lockouts on the company's platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. The Iowa Attorney General's Office has seen a drastic increase in account-takeover complaints this year. Account t  more

MT. PLEASANT, Michigan, March 12 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to attend an open house to learn more about upcoming work on M-20 in Isabella County. MDOT is investing $18.9 million to improve 1.6 miles of M-20 from US-127 to Mission Street. Attendees will be able to view project information, including the anticipated timeline and traffic plans. Project staff wi  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 12 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 10, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer issued a proclamation recognizing March 11 through April 9 as the month of Ramadan in Michigan. "The month of Ramadan has always been a time of deep spiritual reflection, increased charity, long nights filled with prayer, and time shared with family and friends," said Governor Whitmer. "This year, a traditionally joyous holiday feels different,  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, March 12 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin, Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings, and Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry reiterated their support for common sense gun safety laws today as attorneys for the states delivered oral arguments defending landmark firearms legislation. In Delaware State Sportsmen's Association v. Delaware Department of   more

SALEM, Oregon, March 12 -- Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: In a letter (https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/COPPA-Rule-Review-Letter_FINAL.pdf) today to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum co-led a bipartisan coalition of 43 state attorneys general urging the federal government to update and strengthen the rules technology companies must follow under the federal Children's Online Pri  more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Memphis District issued the following news release: The Biden-Harris Administration today released the President's Budget for Fiscal Year 2025. Following historic progress made under the President's leadership - with over 14 million jobs added since the President took office and inflation down two-thirds from its peak - the Budget protects and builds on this progress with proposals for responsible, pro-growth investments in America and th  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, March 8 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks during the "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms" tour at South Mountain Community Center: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. (Applause.) Good afternoon. Good afternoon. Oh, it's good to be back in Arizona. Good af- -- AUDIENCE: Four more years! Four more years! Four more years! THE VICE PRESIDENT: We will get four more years, won't we? (Laughs.) I want to thank President Florez for her inc  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 12 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: The Attorneys General of Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania reiterated their support for common sense gun safety laws today as attorneys for the States of Delaware and New Jersey delivered oral arguments defending landmark gun safety legislation. In Delaware State Sportsmen's Association v. Delaware Department of Safety & Homeland Security, currently before   more