CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 23, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - April 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $4.202 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in April 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were comparable to last Apri  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 24 -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Consumers Energy agreed to pay a $1 million fine and take other steps to improve its performance after the Michigan Public Service Commission investigated complaints about malfunctioning electric meters, violations of rules on estimated billing, and significant delays in providing new electric and gas service (Case No. U-21502). The Commission in October directed Consumers Ene  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Funded by $1.5 billion investment into Brownfields sites from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to address legacy pollution, advance environmental justice, and create healthier communities * * * Today, May 20, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $5,400,000 in grants from President Biden's Investing in America agenda to expedite the assessment and cleanup of brownf  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: Today, May 21, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $25 million for states and territories to invest in clean and safe drinking water. This grant funding will specifically benefit underserved, small and disadvantaged communities by upgrading infrastructure to comply with the Safe Drinking Water Act, reducing exposure to Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS), removing sources of lead,   more

BOISE, Idaho, May 24 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: Attorney General Raul Labrador joined a coalition of 27 states in defending American firearms manufacturers against attempts to hold the companies liable for gun violence in Mexico. If a lower court's ruling is allowed to stand, Americans' Second Amendment rights could be threatened. In their petition, the attorneys general ask the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) to correct a lower co  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 24 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Governor Eric J. Holcomb announced today that Purdue University will partner with Elanco Animal Health and become the newest addition to Indiana's newly-created OneHealth Innovation District. The announcement was made at Indiana's 2024 Global Economic Summit after Purdue President Mung Chiang and Jeff Simmons, Elanco CEO, signed a shared memorandum of understanding with the India  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 24 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Governor Eric J. Holcomb kicked off the second Indiana Global Economic Summit today, welcoming international delegations from more than 30 countries and territories, business executives, academic and government leaders. The summit, hosted today through May 26, will convene thought leaders from around the globe to discuss the future of AI, national security, integrated health, glo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 24 -- Gov. Eric J. Holcomb, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: Governor Eric J. Holcomb, Indiana Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg and CEO of Elevate Ventures Christopher Day today announced a new $100M fund focused on cross sector innovation driven growth stage companies with a $500M total addressable market (TAM) or greater. The fund will be anchored by a $25M commitment from the returns achieved by Elevate Ventures investments and Ele  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 24 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) encourages high school students who want to pursue work-based learning and credentials to apply for a Career Scholarship Account. Borders 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 lea  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana issued the following news release: Demarcus McCloud, 45, of Indianapolis, has been charged by a federal grand jury with arson of property and vehicle receiving federal funds after making his initial appearance in federal court. According to court documents, on April 24, 2024, around 5pm, Indianapolis Fire Department and IMPD officers responded to a report of a fire at the IndyGo bus stop at 38  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 23 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, May 27, 2024 State Holiday = Memorial Day * * * Tuesday, May 28, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 44198-GPR16; ALJ: PAGONIS; TIME: 1:30 P.M.; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A REVISED GREEN POWER RIDER RATE TO BE APPLICABLE FOR BILLS RENDERED DURING THE BILLING CYCLES OF JULY 2024 THROUGH JUNE 2025 PURSUA  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 24 -- Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the following news release on May 23, 2024: In an effort to protect Missourians' property rights, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey today filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit against the Grain Belt Express (GBE), a massive transmission line project that will unlawfully seize land from Missouri property owners, spanning the entire northern portion of the state. "Living and raising my family in rural Mis  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) has selected 11 individuals for the 2024 class of the NAM Scholars in Diagnostic Excellence program. Funded by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, this collaborative program in partnership with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies (CMSS) offers a one-year, part-time experience for exceptional professionals to advance their diagnostic skills, make significant contribu  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 24 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: Governor Jim Pillen has joined the governors of 23 other states in opposition to the Biden administration's expected commitment to two international agreements that would strengthen the World Health Organization's (WHO) power to declare public health emergencies and grant the WHO Director-General authority over member states during such perceived emergencies. The agreements opposed would modify the WHO'  more

WASHINGTON, May 24 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on May 23, 2024: * * * Kenya State Visit to the United States Today, President Biden welcomes President Ruto of Kenya for a State Visit and Dinner to celebrate and deepen ties between our two nations. This visit marks 60 years of official U.S.-Kenya partnership. This partnership is founded on shared values, deep cooperation, and a common vision for the future. The two leaders' agenda showcases how our ties deliver  more