LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, April 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on April 25, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after co-leading, alongside Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, a coalition of 17 states in suing the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an erroneous interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA):  more

WASHINGTON, April 26 -- The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board issued the following letter on April 24, 2024: * * * To: The Honorable Joyce L. Connery, Chair, Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, 625 Indiana NW, Suite 700, Washington, DC 20004 Dear Chair Connery: This letter is to document that the Department of Energy has completed Milestone 5.1.4 "Implement Best Practices and Process Enhancements Based on Results of Benchmarking Review," of the Department's Implementation Plan (IP  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 26 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody, in a 17-state coalition of attorneys general, is taking legal action against the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission over its new rule requiring both state and private employers to accommodate abortion through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. Attorney General Ashley Moody said, "Unelected commissioners under  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: The state of Indiana today announced that applications for the Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (SEBT) program, also known as SUN Bucks, are now open. SUN Bucks is a new benefits program that provides families a one-time payment of $120 for each eligible school-aged child to help purchase groceries during the summer. This ensures that students continue to have access t  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Democrats issued the following news release on April 25, 2024: Tuesday (April 23), the Federal Trade Commission finalized a new rule to promote competition by banning most noncompete agreements, which are used to restrict employees from leaving one company to work for another competing company. This will grant more American workers the freedom to pursue employment that pays and treats them the best. State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn (D-Fish  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missin  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Jackson County lawmakers. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Gov. Holcomb recently signed into law legislation co-authored by State Rep. Joanna King (R-Middlebury) to reduce certain employment barriers and empower teenagers who choose to work. Currently, Indiana's youth employment regulations are more restrictive than federal regulations. King said this negatively impacts teenagers who want to gain experience through apprenticeships and other work experie  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Lake County legislators. A new law, which State Reps. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron), Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point) and Hal Slager (R-Schererville) supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper). A new law passed during the 2024 legislative session will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and be  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Montgomery County lawmakers. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of bei  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) and Sharon Negele (R-Attica). A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Sharon Negele (R-Attica). A new law, which Negele supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by Porter County legislators. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). A new law, which Prescott supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and be  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown), Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) and Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville). A new law passed during the 2024 legislative session will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military servi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by State Rep. Ed Soliday (R-Valparaiso). A new law, which Soliday supported, passed during the 2024 legislative session and will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believ  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans thanks to efforts supported by local lawmakers. A new law, passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or hurting themsel  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: A new public notification similar to Indiana's Amber Alert will soon help first responders locate missing and at-risk veterans, thanks to efforts supported by Vigo County lawmakers. A new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, will create a Green Alert to notify the public that a veteran or military service member is reported missing and believed to be at risk of being hurt or hu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 26 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Tyrell Cage, 29, and Jayla Deane, 36, of Indianapolis have been sentenced to federal prison for a series of armed robberies of Indianapolis businesses in 2021. Cage was sentenced to forty years in federal prison after pleading guilty to eight counts of interference with commerce by robbery, four counts of brandishing a firearm in furtherance of a crime of v  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats issued the following statement on behalf of Indiana State Sen. La Keisha Jackson, D-Indianapolis: * * * Today Senator La Keisha Jackson (D-Indianapolis) was sworn into the Indiana State Senate. She succeeds the late Senator Jean Breaux in representing Senate District 34. Senator Jackson released the following statement: "I am thrilled to start my job in the Indiana State Senate to represent the people of District 34. My priority   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 25 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats issued the following statement on behalf of Indiana State Sen. David Niezgodski, D-South Bend: * * * State Senator David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) released the following statement following the State Budget Committee meeting: "The Budget Committee's agenda was extremely full. I am, once again, honored to have a role in this important decision-making process. "I was happy to see the announcement of the READI 2.0 funds. All across  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, April 26 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats issued the following statement on behalf of Indiana State Sen. David Niezgodski, D-South Bend: * * * Amazon sets plan to invest $11 billion to build a data center in St. Joseph County. This will be the largest planned capital investment in Indiana's history which will create at least 1,000 jobs for the area. State Senator David Niezgodski (D-South Bend) released the following statement: "I am thrilled to announce the groundbreaking  more

LANSING, Michigan, April 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, in response to an amended complaint filed by anti-choice plaintiffs including Right to Life of Michigan and Republican lawmakers, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (https://www.michigan.gov/ag/-/media/Project/Websites/AG/releases/2024/April/RTL-Reply-Brief.pdf?rev=bb5c09c651c94d7890b586995b4a58b9&hash=2FAF4A80598DD7292CFA9BE2ED2A4067) on behalf of the defendants f  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 25 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 24, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro announced the investment of $274 million for 30 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 22 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The projects include replacing lead or other corrosive pipes, rehabilitating aging systems, upgrading service capabilities, extending   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 26 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news on April 25, 2024: On Thursday, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, alongside Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, led a coalition of 17 States in suing the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) over its new rule mandating workplace abortion accommodations through an illegal interpretation of the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022 (PWFA). "Congress passed the  more

JEFFERSONVILLE, Indiana, April 25 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: United Steel Supply LLC will invest up to $10 million at Ports of Indiana-Jeffersonville to open a steel processing and painting facility, creating as many as 20 jobs. Based in Austin, Texas, United Steel Supply is one of the largest steel processors and distributors in the country and a joint venture with Indiana-based Steel Dynamics Inc. (SDI), the fourth largest U.S. producer of carbon steel products  more