SCOTT AFB, Illinois, March 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Tyler A. P. Moody, 375th Air Mobility Command Airmen from the 375th Air Mobility Wing demonstrated their readiness skills during a combined mobility and mission assurance exercise called "Combat Cardinal," which took place March 7 - 15. Combat Cardinal was divided into two efforts: "Cardinal Sword" exercised the ability to rapidly deploy to meet any combatant commander's req  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0547) on March 22, 2024, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - February 2024": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in February in 3 states, lower in 3 states, and stable in 44 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-eight states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 3 states had decreases,   more

WASHINGTON, March 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet (No. 5) on March 22, 2024: * * * Upcoming 2024 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2024. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. * * * 2030 Census Preparation Initial Strategies for 2030 Census Preparations   more

SACRAMENTO, California, March 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded small nonfarm businesses in 18 Iowa counties and neighboring counties in Illinois of the April 22, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to offset economic   more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: To ensure that students are being kept safe, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, is highlighting a recent order by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to make it easier for schools to assist students who are overdosing on opioids. "With opioid and fentanyl-related deaths on the rise for teens, ensuring that schools have a supply of naloxone, or similar drugs that reverse the effects of an opi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: Highlighting a commitment to supporting survivors and addressing the critical needs of residents grappling with the impacts of sexual violence, State Senators Dave Koehler, Robert Peters and Ann Gillespie joined Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault advocates in the Capitol on Wednesday to call for a $20 million budget allocation for sexual assault services. "We must invest more re  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Excess light emitted at night - from buildings to street lights - poses serious harm and risk to birds, insects and people across the state. To address the negative impact on Illinoisans and wildlife, State Senator Laura Ellman is working to reduce light pollution by establishing outdoor lighting control requirements. "Birds, insects and people all experience the harsh effects of bright lights in our en  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State oversight authorities could soon have clarity in order to hold financial institutions accountable for deceptive practices under legislation sponsored by State Senator Sara Feigenholtz. "Throughout my career, I have prioritized strengthening corporate and consumer transparency," said Feigenholtz (D-Chicago). "Taking on the financial sector is the next step to continue fostering a fair and equitable  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: State Senator Dave Koehler joined the Illinois Stewardship Alliance and rural farmers today to discuss his latest measure, Senate Bill 3077, which would strengthen local food production and distribution. "We should be supporting our farmers here in Illinois rather than purchasing products across the country," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "Farming is more than just sticking a seed in the gr  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 22, 2024: In an effort to reduce carbon emissions in Illinois, State Senator Dave Koehler lead a discussion Friday during a subject matter hearing in the Energy and Public Utilities Committee on his measure that would create a credit system to incentivize the use of low-emission fuels. "It's time we take action to protect our environment," said Koehler (D-Peoria). "This measure would allow Illi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Members of the Senate Democratic Caucus, including State Senators Robert Peters, Celina Villanueva, and Javier Cervantes, joined representatives from Raise the Floor Alliance in support of a new initiative to expand protections against worker retaliation based on an employee's immigration status. "As the proud daughter of hardworking Mexican immigrant parents and a Senator representing an immigrant comm  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To diversify the state's pool of law enforcement officers, State Senator Willie Preston is leading legislation to prohibit the use of credit history in police hiring decisions. "An applicant's poor credit history should not preclude that person from becoming a police officer," said Preston (D-Chicago). "If we want to address the decrease in officers applying and diversify our law enforcement, we have to  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on March 21, 2024: E-cigarette use is rising dramatically among Illinois teens - with the newest culprit of the epidemic being vapes that look highlighters, markers and other school supplies. During a press conference Thursday, State Senators Julie Morrison and Meg Loughran Cappel outlined their proposals to curb the youth vaping epidemic. "The dangerous and addictive nature of nicotine consumption is t  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Under a new law led by State Senator Elgie R. Sims, Jr., the pawnbroker industry will now have enhanced oversight to ensure it is being fair, transparent and equitable. "Working with consumer advocates and other interested stakeholders, we passed a comprehensive plan to ensure transparency and ethical practices within the pawnbroker industry," said Sims (D-Chicago). "The Predatory Loan Prevention Act st  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 22 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senators Paul Faraci (D-Champaign) and Doris Turner (D-Springfield) released the following statement in response to the United States Postal Service's recommendations to downsize facilities in Central Illinois and move mail service to larger cities: "We can't risk our mail being diverted to St. Louis and Chicago. Moving local mail to post offices far from Central Illinois will not only slow down s  more

FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS, Illinois, March 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following news release: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland appointed U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe to serve on the Attorney General's Advisory Committee (AGAC). "I'm deeply honored to be selected by Attorney General Garland to serve on the Attorney General's Advisory Committee," said U.S. Attorney Rachelle Aud Crowe. "I appreciate the opportunity to learn from and serve   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 23 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: The Illinois State Treasurer's Office made nearly $120.6 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in February, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. An additional $82.5 million in gross investment earnings was earned for cities, villages, school districts, counties and other units of government that take part in the highly rated Ill  more

GREENBELT, Maryland, March 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Maryland issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: U.S. District Judge Deborah K. Chasanow sentenced Njuh Valentine Fombe, a/k/a "Valentine", age 37, a Cameroonian citizen, formerly residing in Beltsville, Maryland, today to 12 years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release, for conspiracies to commit wire fraud and money laundering, and for aggravated identity theft, in conne  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 23 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 22, 2024: Treasurer Stacy Garrity today commended members of the Pennsylvania House for unanimously approving House Bill 1745, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), which will provide a tax credit for employers who contribute to PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts owned by their employees. The bill includes an amendment sponsored by Rep. Joe Emrick (R-137) to extend the same  more

WASHINGTON, March 23 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on March 22, 2024, by Administrator Samantha Power at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Senator Paul Simon Water for the World Act: * * * ADMINISTRATOR SAMANTHA POWER: There's a lot going on. It's easy to prioritize the urgent, the here and now, over the important. And if you don't prioritize the important, the urgent keeps coming, and coming, and coming - and this is a great example of tha  more