SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, April 20 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: By Pfc. Harry Jerele, a member of the 192nd Tank Battalion, died while a Prisoner of War at Cabanatuan POW Camp Rosemary Dillon, of Chicago, was about five years old when her Uncle Harry, who was serving in the Illinois Army National Guard's Company B, 192nd Tank Battalion, was activated for federal service, arriving in the Philippines just days before the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, and the next day  more

DOVER, Delaware, April 20 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release: Attorney General Kathy Jennings has joined a coalition of 25 states and territories in filing a letter with the U.S. Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) in support of proposed rules entitled "Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Residential Real Estate Transactions." The April 16 letter expresses staunch support for the would-be regulations, which will redu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 19 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody is standing up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration's electric vehicle mandate. Attorney General Moody, along with a multistate coalition filed a lawsuit today to block a new Environmental Protection Agency emissions rule. The new rule imposes unworkable emissions standards on passenger cars, light-dut  more

BOISE, Idaho, April 19 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorney General Raul Labrador stood up for Idahoans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Labrador joined Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey and a 25-state coalition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block a new Environmental Protection Agency (  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on April 19, 2024: Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for two companies, which will assist in the creation of 112 jobs and result in $629 million in new capital investment for the state. These projects are located in Boone and Cedar Falls. The board also approved grants through the Entrepreneurial Investment Award program and the Destination Iowa Fund. Daisy   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 19 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 18, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 15-state coalition in a letter to Bank of America, demanding that it stop shutting down bank accounts for those it disagrees with. Bank of America, the nation's second largest bank, has denied services to gun manufacturers, fossil fuel producers, and contractors for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The bank also volun  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver to permit E-15 gasoline sales during summer 2024: "I am glad that Biden finally made the right call in granting an emergency waiver for E-15 to be sold this summer. I wish I did not need to sue Biden to get him to quit dragging his feet on E-15, but I am   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a 25-state lawsuit to block Biden's latest electric vehicle mandate and stand up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered cars and trucks. The mandate requires that nearly 70% of total car sales be electric vehicles by 2032. American electric vehicles accounted for only 8.4% of total sales last year. For manufacturers to c  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig today applauded the Iowa Economic Development Authority Board's support of Daisy Brand's new dairy processing plant that will bring more than 250 jobs to Boone: "Daisy's announcement is good news for the city of Boone, the State of Iowa and our state's dairy farmers. Daisy is joining an already impressive and well-established gro  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig welcomed today's announcement that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is issuing an emergency waiver for E15 during the summer driving season and released the following statement: "While today's announcement is welcome news, the Biden Administration should have never allowed this decision to get to the point of needing yet  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: HF 2586: A bill for an act relating to school security, including the use of school security personnel by school districts and authorizing school employees to be issued professional permits to carry weapons, and including effective date provisions. HF 2326: A bill for an act relating to real estate brokers, the rental o  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to SF 2385 being sent to the Governor's desk for signature: "Last year, I introduced and signed into law legislation that aligned state government to more effectively and efficiently deliver better services to Iowans. It cut 21 agencies from my cabinet, reduced government bureaucracy, and made state government more responsive   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the EPA issuing an emergency waiver for E-15 sales this summer: "I am pleased to see the EPA issue this waiver, allowing cheaper, cleaner burning E-15 to be sold this summer. This is a huge victory for Iowa farmers, American energy independence, and consumers. However, it comes after a disappointing decisi  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following statement on April 19, 2024: * * * Gov. Kim Reynolds released the following statement in response to the Iowa legislature passing income tax cuts in SF 2442: "When I took office, Iowa's income tax rate was nearly 9 percent--the sixth highest in the country. Since 2018, I've proposed four tax packages that have delivered historic income tax cuts and established a flat income tax for every Iowan who pays them; elimina  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed SF 2431, a bill to remove the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse by the Boy Scouts of America: "Those who were sexually abused while in Boy Scouts should have the ability to receive the greatest amount of compensation available. "Even after an initial disclosure, it may take many more years before a victim is willing to file a   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on April 19, 2024: Governor Kim Reynolds today announced that Daisy Brand LLC, the leading manufacturer and largest brand of sour cream and cottage cheese in the U.S., is expanding its operations to Boone, Iowa. Demand for the company's products has created the need for an additional manufacturing facility. Daisy plans to invest $626.5 million in a 750,000 square foot facility, creating 106 new jobs to s  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending April 11, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending April 6, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 211,000, a decrease of 11,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 221,000 to 222,000. The 4-week moving average was 214,  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 19 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: Attorney General Mike Hilgers filed suit to defend Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandate. Attorney General Mike Hilgers joined Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman, West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey, and a 25-state coalition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block a new  more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man who had previously been convicted of Conspiracy to Manufacture and Distribute Methamphetamine in 2004 was sentenced April 17, 2024, to Possession with Intent to Distribute Methamphetamine and will spend more than 13 years in federal prison. Todd Williams, age 57 from Spencer, Iowa, received the prison term after a November 1, 2023, guilty plea to Possessio  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, April 20 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release: Attorney General Jason Miyares is standing up for Americans who drive gas and diesel-powered trucks and cars against the Biden Administration's electric vehicle (EV) mandate by joining a 25-state coalition in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit to block a new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) emissions rule. The new rule imposes unworkable emissions standards on passenge  more