WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the lineup of global executives, business leaders and senior U.S. government representatives participating in the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit, scheduled for June 23-26 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Notable speakers and attendees at this year's SelectUSA Investment Summit include U.S. governor  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of Workers' Compensation Programs issued the following news brief on May 13, 2024: * * * The Department of Labor today announced that its Federal Black Lung Program will host outreach events for current and former coal miners suffering disabilities related to black lung disease, and their families and survivors, on May 21 in Indiana and on May 22 in Illinois. Administered by the department's Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Will Help Nearly 575,000 People Access Reliable Electricity and Clean Drinking Water U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is funding 47 projects in 23 states to improve access to reliable electricity and clean drinking water for more than one million people and create good-paying jobs across the nation. The announcement was made during President   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following fact sheet on May 14, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro's Budget Proposal Will Fund Public Transit All Across the Commonwealth * * * During his budget address in February, Governor Josh Shapiro proposed a 1.75% increase in funding for the transit systems all across the Commonwealth that Pennsylvanians rely on. The Governor's proposal represents the first increase in the state share of public transit fundin  more

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, May 15 -- The U.S. Air Force's 434th Air Refueling Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Alexis Morris In a memorandum to Grissom Air Reserve Base personnel dated May 5, 2024, Col. Van T. Thai, 434th Air Refueling Wing commander, announced the launch of the Air Force Assistance Fund campaign for 2024. Commonly referred to as AFAF, the campaign supports four charities that are "dedicated to caring for Airmen and Guardians" across the Department of t  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 15 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador joined Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and a coalition of 20 other state attorneys general in sending a letter to President Biden in opposition to World Health Organization (WHO) agreements that would give the organization unprecedented and unconstitutional powers over the people of the United States. The letter raised concerns with proposals that coul  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Local lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. State Rep. Julie Olthoff (R-Crown Point), supporter of the law creating the scholarships, said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue appr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Monroe County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-ba  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Craig Haggard (R-Mooresville) and Peggy Mayfield (R-Martinsville) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Haggard said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Reps. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Culp said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied lear  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford) encourages high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. May said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, work-based learning and c  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Vigo County lawmakers encourage high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) said Hoosier students in 10th, 11th and 12th grades at a state-accredited public or private school can receive up to a $5,000 state-funded scholarship to pursue apprenticeships, applied learning experiences, wor  more

GARY, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats posted the following statement on May 14, 2024, from State Sen. David Vinzant, D-Gary: * * * Today, State Senator David Vinzant (D-Gary) strongly reiterated his call for a far more robust closure plan for Summit, Inc, a junkyard and shredder facility that shreds and crushes junk vehicles for scrap. The site has been the subject of multiple penalties and investigations by local, state and federal agencies since 2004, and Summit has intention  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 15 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats posted the following statement on May 14, 2024, from Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington: * * * Assistant Democratic Leader Senator Shelli Yoder (D-Bloomington) released the follow statement on the Indiana Legislative Council failing to include environmental topics in the 2024 interim study committee assignments: "I am extremely disappointed that, yet again, there will be no environmental study committee  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, May 15 -- The Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird sues California to hit the brakes on its green fleet fantasy and stand up for Iowa truckers. The 17-state lawsuit challenges California's mandate that forces truck fleets, even those based outside of California, to be all-electric by 2042. The lawsuit was announced at a press conference in Ankeny, where she was joined by Scott Szymanek, chairman for the Iowa Mot  more

EVANSVILLE, Indiana, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Office of the Solicitor issued the following news release: * * * Order follows lawsuit filing seeking $450K in back wages, damages * * * An Evansville diner owner will post a statement for employees and allow a U.S. Department of Labor representative to read its content aloud to inform the employees of their rights to cooperate with federal wage investigators and that the owner is subject to a department lawsuit for retaliating agai  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: CRANE, Ind. - Clay Armstrong is the Chief Engineer for Counter Sensor Technologies in the Platform Protection Division. Armstrong works on High Energy Laser and Counter ISR Programs for the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). He began his career at NSWC Crane as an intern in Public Works, now Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC)  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, May 15 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on May 14, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that South Dakota has joined 17 other states in challenging yet another example of overreach by the Biden Administration to advance radical gender ideology. "South Dakota has led the nation in ensuring fairness and equality for women in all aspects of life, and we will always strive to protect the rights of  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: 64 U.S. companies and organizations to receive nation's top export honors Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce honored 64 companies and organizations from across the country with the President's "E" and "E Star" Awards recognizing their contributions to increasing U.S. exports. Created in 1961 by Executive Order of the President, the President's "E" Award is the highest recognition a U.S. entity can rec  more

JAKARTA, Indonesia, May 15 -- The U.S. Embassy in Indonesia issued the following news release: Indonesian rising leaders from a range of sectors arrived in the United States on Saturday, May 11 to begin a three-week study tour exploring U.S. policy in the Indo-Pacific. The U.S. Department of State-sponsored visit will cover critical areas including freedom of navigation, international law, economics and trade, human rights, and security. The group will visit six cities during their U.S. stay:   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 15 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: * * * Illegal Regulation Hurts Utahns * * * Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to the Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) over a recently proposed rule titled "Waste Emissions Charge for Petroleum and Natural Gas Systems." The letter, which was led by the State of West Virginia, urges the EPA to reconsider its "unlawful and ill-advised" regulation. On August 16,   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Actions and Resources for Increasing Student Attendance and Engagement as Part of the White House Every Day Counts Summit The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic investments to help ensure that all children can thrive in the 21st century - and that begins with students being in school every day. Chronic absenteeism - students missing 10% or more of school  more