CHICAGO, Illinois, May 3 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: Two suburban Chicago men have been sentenced to prison as part of a federal investigation that dismantled a Mexico-to-Chicago drug pipeline. SHELDON MORALES and EDUARDO SANTANA conspired with a supplier in Mexico and two inmates in a prison in Texas to traffic methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine from Mexico to Evanston, Ill., and Morton Grove, Ill., in 2019. T  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.4 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics rep  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Miami Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 6.7 percent in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Port St. Lucie, FL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported toda  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Dallas Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.5 percent in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX-OK, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissi  more

DALLAS, Texas, May 3 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 2, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Houston Metropolitan Area - March 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 5.7 percent in Houston-The Woodlands, TX, Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended March 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Looking to drive down health care costs and expand access for families, state Rep. Anthony DeLuca, D-Chicago Heights, recently backed an insurance reform plan that prioritizes patients by cracking down on large rate increases, banning "step therapy" and stopping "junk insurance" plans that provide no real coverage. "These are needed reforms that recognize the challenges individuals have faced navigating hea  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: A measure supported by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, would require health insurance plans to cover at least one wig for hair loss caused by chemotherapy, radiation treatment or alopecia. "Hair can be incredibly important for people, and when someone faces significant hair loss due to cancer treatment or alopecia, it can add additional anguish," Gordon-Booth said. "After enduring significant treat  more

ROMEOVILLE, Illinois, May 3 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Recognizing the vital role of caregivers, state Rep. Natalie Manley, D-Joliet, helped pass legislation recently that would expand Illinois law to include "family responsibilities" as a protected category against discrimination in the workplace. "Life can change in the blink of an eye -- as someone who spent time as a single parent, I know that some situations are beyond our control. When we step up to take c  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: People in need of physical therapy could soon have more freedom and flexibility to choose where and how they receive care under a measure led by State Senator Cristina Castro. "Access to physical therapy can make all the difference for someone recovering from an injury or seeking to relieve chronic pain," said Castro (D-Elgin). "We also know that telehealth has been a game-changer, helping connect thousand  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: State Senator Mary Edly-Allen (D-Libertyville) advanced legislation through the Senate Special Committee on Criminal Law and Public Safety on Wednesday to create the Uniform Statewide Crime Statistics Task Force. "This legislation is a public safety win for both residents and law enforcement," said Edly-Allen. "By bringing law enforcement agencies, academics, and experts together, the task f  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: Vehicle owners may soon have another defense in the uptick in theft of catalytic convertors in Illinois. "Replacing catalytic converters is an unnecessary cost and time consuming burden for vehicle owners," said Hastings (D-Frankfort). "This measure will provide drivers with a tool to stop the stripping of catalytic converters and hold recyclable metal dealers accountable to stop the illegal sale of these   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: State Senator Linda Holmes is leading an effort in the Senate to establish insurance coverage for treating menopause symptoms without regard to whether the onset was natural or surgical. Holmes' measure, House Bill 5295, passed the Senate Insurance Committee on Tuesday. Menopause happens when an individual's estrogen and progesterone hormone levels begin to fall. If it begins naturally, symp  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: State Senator Linda Holmes advanced a measure through the Senate Insurance Committee on Tuesday that would require insurers to cover treatment for the mental and emotional effects for individuals who have experienced a miscarriage or stillbirth. "For most expectant parents, pregnancy means happy preparations to welcome a healthy infant to their new family," said Holmes (D-Aurora). "The shock  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: A longtime member of Alpha Kappa Alpha, State Senator Mattie Hunter declared May 1, 2024 as AKA Day in Illinois in recognition of the sorority's history of uplifting women, building friendships and giving back to the community. "Alpha Kappa Alpha is a cornerstone of the African American community, providing a platform for service and sisterhood," said Hunter (D-Chicago). "Throughout the country and beyond,  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: To ensure students across the state are kept safe and treated with respect at school, State Senator Adriane Johnson is leading a measure to address corporal punishment against students in private and non-public schools. "Corporal punishment should never be used in schools. It is not only harmful physically, but it also teaches children that violence is an acceptable way to solve problems," said Johnson (D-  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: Standing alongside advocates from various health care organizations as well as the State Bar Association at a press conference Wednesday, State Senator Julie Morrison outlined her initiative to create a state electronic registry which will store treatment preferences for critically ill individuals. "How much or how little treatment a person gets at their end-of-life should be up to each indi  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Mike Simmons is leading a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering caregivers to provide culturally competent haircare for youth placed under their care by the Department of Children and Family Services. "This initiative is designed to promote healthy hair and self-confidence and addresses a critical need in our communities," said Simmons (D-Chicago). "Haircare is not just about looking   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Karina Villa advanced a measure that would promote a more bilingual health care workforce by expanding opportunities for Spanish-speakers to become certified nursing assistants. "Bilingual health care workers are an extremely important asset in our communities considering the diversity of our state," said Villa (D-West Chicago). "Effective communication between patients and health care provid  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Celina Villanueva is leading a measure to protect construction workers by enhancing Scott's Law. "It is essential that we establish safety measures to help drivers navigate zone changes to prevent accidents," said Villanueva (D-Chicago). "Enhancing Scott's Law is a simple step to ensuring the safety of construction workers." Scott's Law requires drivers to change lanes when approaching stati  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: State Senators Ram Villivalam and Celina Villanueva lead discussions about achieving clean and equitable transportation, buildings and an electric grid at a press conference Tuesday. "Sustainable transportation must be made a priority in Illinois," said Villivalam (D-Chicago) "It supports livable, walkable communities, enables equitable and affordable access to essential goods and services,   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 2 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news on May 1, 2024: A measure sponsored by State Senator Ram Villivalam would make it easier for people who have completed masonry programs to receive community college credit. "Supporting people who are continuing their education is imperative," said Villivalam (D-Chicago). "By including masonry into one of the non-degree programs that can be accepted, we will ensure that education is more accessible and equit  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: There was little doubt that Luke Bertels was going to become a scientist; it was written in the stars, some might say. Bertels is one of six in a family of scientists: his mother was a biologist, his father was an agricultural economist, two brothers are biologists, one is a neuroscientist, and now Bertels is a quantum computational scientist. His mother, one of six c  more

SCOTT AFB, Illinois, May 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Mobility Command issued the following news: Gen. Mike Minihan, Air Mobility Command commander, and his wife, Ashley Minihan, convened their last Total Force Phoenix Rally here, April 29-May 3, 2024. Focused on Sustaining Irreversible Momentum for Great Power Competition, the event focused on resilience, the mobility roadmap, setting the theater, and Air Force re-optimization for Great Power Competition. With over 300 total force senior leade  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 3 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Crystal Window & Door Systems, a leading manufacturer of replacement and new construction windows will locate a manufacturing center in Johnston County, creating 501 jobs, Governor Roy Cooper announced today. The company will invest $83.6 million in Selma. "More great manufacturing jobs are coming to Johnston County and North Carolina, the number one state for business in the   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- NASA issued the following news release: NASA has awarded nearly $1.5 million to academic, non-profit, and business organizations to advance state-of-the-art technology that will play a key role in the agency's return to the Moon under Artemis, as well as future missions to Mars. Twenty-four projects from 21 organizations have been awarded under NASA's Dual-Use Technology Development Cooperative Agreement Notices, or CANs. The awardees also will receive assistance from prop  more

WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 56999) involving INspec Ethylene Oxide and Specialities, Joliet, Illinois: * * * Rep Org: Illinois Emergency Mgmt. Agency Licensee: INEOS Region: 3 City: Joliet State: IL License #: IL-01337-01 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Whitney Cox HQ OPS Officer: Ian Howard Notification Date: 02/29/2024 Notification Time: 13:22 [ET] Event Date: 02/28/2024 Event Time: 00:00 [CST] Last Update Dat  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * As Part of the Inaugural National Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month, Biden Cancer Moonshot Announces New Actions to Strengthen Preventive Cancer Care and Expand Accessibility of Cancer Screenings Today, the Biden Cancer Moonshot announced actions from across the Cancer Cabinet and the private sector, as well as employers and labor unions, to ex  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 (TNSfact) -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following fact sheet on May 1, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Multi-Sector Actions to Eliminate Systemic Barriers in STEMM Today, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) is announcing a new set of bold cross-sector actions that will help propel our nation toward a more equitable science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) ecosy  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, May 3 -- The Illinois Commerce Commission issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Yesterday, the Illinois State Senate confirmed the appointments of Stacey Paradis and Conrad Reddick as Commissioners of the Illinois Commerce Commission. Commissioner Reddick was appointed to a five-year term on March 13, 2023, by Governor JB Pritzker; Commissioner Paradis was appointed to a five-year term on April 3, 2023. "We are very fortunate to have both Stacey Paradis and C  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 3 -- St. Louis Lambert International Airport issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: Today, St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL) welcomes the start of Air Canada's seasonal service to Quebec, Canada's Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). The summer 2024 service will provide the St. Louis region with an outbound flight to Montreal each day at 11 a.m. The inbound flight will arrive from Montreal each evening just after 9 p.m. Both flights will   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 3 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following agency statement on May 2, 2024: * * * The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works wit  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The White House issued the following news release on May 2, 2024: This evening, First Lady Jill Biden will host the first-ever "Teachers of the Year" State Dinner at the White House. This event will honor the 2024 National Teacher of the Year, Missy Testerman from Tennessee, and the State Teachers of the Year from across the country for their excellence in teaching and commitment to students' learning. The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) oversees the Nationa  more