CHICAGO, Illinois, April 4 -- Attorney General Merrick B. Garland issued the following remarks on April 3, 2024, at the Community Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative Grantee Conference: * * * Thanks everyone. Thanks Eddie. Eddie, if getting a call from my chief of staff bring up the Wu-Tang Clan -- what does a call ... what image does a call from me bring up? You can tell me afterwards. Chicago is also my hometown, and it's great to be here. Almost three years ago, when I had be  more

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, April 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Las Cruces District Office is seeking public input for the draft Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument Environmental Impact Statement and Resource Management Plan, which was made available today on the BLM National NEPA Register (https://eplanning.blm.gov/eplanning-ui/project/92170/510). The Monument, de  more

CANNON AFB, New Mexico, April 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Air Force's 27th Special Operations Wing issued the news release: By Capt. Jaclyn Pienkowski, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs An occurrence study that assessed the rate of pediatric brain cancer among children of Active-Duty Air Force parents assigned to Cannon AFB between 2010 and 2020 has concluded and a report was published on Feb. 12, 2024. The pediatric brain cancer study was initiated in September 2022 when concerns were b  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following remarks on April 4, 2024, by Director Rohit Chopra at the National Community Reinvestment Coalition: * * * Recently, there has been renewed interest in the role that banks play in local economies and communities, particularly when it comes to mergers. The failure and sale of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank generated significant discussion. The more recent announcement of a proposed  more

HOLLOMAN AFB, New Mexico, April 5 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following commentary: By Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari, 49th Wing Public Affairs Trigger Warning: This article contains references to violence. This is my story of overcoming sexual assault, suicide, domestic violence and oppression. If you or someone you know is impacted by sexual assault, family or domestic violence, call 1-800-RESPECT or 1800-737-7328. I work in public affairs as a mother of four and am 40 years old. I   more

DALLAS, Texas, April 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has appointed Heidi Mitchell as senior vice president with responsibility for cash services and Treasury operations. In her new role, Mitchell will provide oversight of Eleventh Federal Reserve District cash services, including operations in Dallas, El Paso and Houston, and will support the mission to supply currency and coin to meet demand, mainta  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 5 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Francisco Sanchez Jr., associate administrator for the Office of Disaster Recovery and Resilience at the Small Business Administration, today reminded New Mexico small nonfarm businesses in Chaves, De Baca, Guadalupe, Lincoln, Quay and Roosevelt counties of the May 6, 2024, deadline to apply for an SBA federal disaster loan for economic injury. These low-interest loans are to  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Cavco Industries Inc. faces $272K in fines, program focused on high injury rate employers * * * An Austin subsidiary of one of the nation's largest producers of modular and manufactured homes faces $272,479 in penalties after federal investigators found the company exposing employees to more than two dozen serious violations during an October 2023 insp  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, April 3, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recognized 32 clean water and drinking water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation. These projects were funded in part by the Clean Water State Revolving Fund and Drinking Water State Revolving Fund programs. EPA's AQUARIUS and PISCES national recognition programs highlight exemplary water infrastructure projects.  more

CANNON AFB, New Mexico, April 5 -- The U.S. Air Force's 27th Special Operations Wing issued the news release: By 2nd Lt. Merit Davey, 27th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs The 27th Special Operations Wing hosted the Honorable Christopher Maier, Assistant Secretary of Defense for Special Operations and Low-Intensity Conflict, here, April 2-3, 2024. The visit enabled U.S. Air Force Col. Jeremy Bergin, 27 SOW commander, and wing leadership to showcase Cannon's combat capabilities, unique r  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 5 -- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Iowa Department of Natural Resources is now accepting a second round of applications as part of the $3 million, 5-year Underserved Farmer to Farmer grant from the Environmental Protection Agency's Gulf of Mexico division. The DNR will continue to distribute the remaining funds from the $3 million EPA grant to eligible applicants across the state over the remaining three years of the gra  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 5 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 4, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joined a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing a motion to intervene yesterday to defend the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC's) Final Rule on climate-related disclosures for investors. The SEC's Final Rule provides investors with standardized, material information about climate-related risks. These disclosur  more

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, April 5 (TNSres) -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release: Attorney General Raul Torrez announced the release of the New Mexico Department of Justice's new Inspection of Public Records Act (IPRA) guide, a comprehensive resource for government transparency in New Mexico. By helping shine light on the affairs of state and local government, IPRA is a fundamental tool for promoting good government in New Mexico. Historically, the IPRA gui  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 5 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: The New Mexico Economic Development Department (EDD) in collaboration with Santa Fe-based Creative Startups continues to make significant strides in their groundbreaking study of the state's creative industries, aiming to craft a comprehensive statewide plan for the new Creative Industries Division (CID). The ongoing study, a pivotal component of the EDD and CID's broader missio  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, April 5 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's cabinet secretaries will host community events in Farmington and Shiprock on April 11-12 to help residents navigate and procure available state and federal resources. "We want New Mexicans to know that their state government is here for them, and that we're building stronger communities through accessible state resources," said Gov. Lujan  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: Good afternoon. Recently, there has been renewed interest in the role that banks play in local economies and communities, particularly when it comes to mergers. The failure and sale of Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank, and First Republic Bank generated significant discussion. The more recent announcement of a proposed merger between two credit card giants has similarly sparked public debate. A  more

KIRTLAND AFB, New Mexico, April 5 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: The Air Force Safety Center released a new Strategic Plan outlining new goals and focus areas to align with Department of the Air Force priorities. The DAF Safety Strategic Plan establishes the requirements for the enterprise to achieve its vision in support of National- and Department-level guidance. The plan will be used to identify resource requirements, prioritize activities, align ma  more

WASHINGTON, April 5 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 4, 2024: * * * Extreme House Republican Plan Would Cut Medicare and Social Security While Slashing Taxes for Big Corporations and the Wealthy During his State of the Union Address, President Biden made clear that he will always stand up for America's seniors and stand in the way of any Congressional Republicans who try to cut Social Security and Medicare. He laid out his vision for a future where we make   more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 3, 2024: * * * House Republicans Propose Severely Undermining Fight Against Opioid Crisis in Latest Extreme Budget Proposal The Republican Study Committee, which represents 100% of House Republican leadership and about 80% of their members, released a budget that would severely cut critical funding for states to respond to the overdose epidemic. More Americans between the ages of 18 and 49 die from opio  more