UNION COUNTY, Florida, March 16 -- The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals issued the following news release on March 15, 2024: At the request of the Union County Sheriff's Office, the ASPCA(R) (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals(R)) is assisting with the rescue of approximately 120 dogs and puppies - primarily Great Danes - from a property in Providence (Union County), Fla. The dogs, which also include French and English bulldogs and Chinese Crested  more

CAMDEN, New Jersey, March 13 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's New Jersey Division issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: An Essex County woman was convicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, DEA New Jersey Field Division Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Mahogany Hawkins, 32, of Newark, was convicted on one count possession with intent to distribute coca  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 12 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: CAMDEN, N.J. - An Essex County woman was convicted for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and methamphetamine, DEA New Jersey Field Division Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Mahogany Hawkins, 32, of Newark, was convicted on one count possession with intent to distribute co  more

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey, March 12 -- Montclair State University issued the following news release: Montclair State University has appointed David M. Chun to the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO), effective May 1, 2024. In the role, he will be responsible for the management, planning and program development of information technologies across all operating divisions, and will oversee all facets of the University's Division of Information Technology and its personnel. "David is a leader   more

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters issued the following statement on March 11, 2024: * * * The following is a statement from Teamsters General President Sean M. O'Brien on the final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor for determining employment classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The new standard goes into effect today. "The Teamsters commend the Department of Labor for returning employment classification back to a fair and rational standard.   more

WASHINGTON, March 13 -- The Wine and Spirits Wholesalers of America issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: * * * State's sting operations reveal startling data on the extent of illegal alcohol shipments. * * * Across the country, lawmakers and regulators are sounding the alarm about the dangers of direct-to-consumer (DTC) alcohol shipping. Since the advent of DTC wine shipping over a decade ago, states have lost millions in tax revenue, underage consumers have gained greater ac  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 12 -- The Women In Trucking Association issued the following news release on March 11, 2024: The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today its 2024 Top Women to Watch in Transportation. The editorial staff of Redefining the Road, WIT's official magazine, selected these individuals for their significant career accomplishments in the past 12 to 18 months, as well as their efforts to promote gender diversity. "This year's list is comprised of 75 impressive wom  more