DENVER, Colorado, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on June 18, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke announcing a former Colorado resident sentenced to life in prison for federal hate crimes and firearm offenses related to mass shooting at Club Q: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon. My name is Kristen Clarke, and I am the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division at the Justice Department. I'm joined today by Acting   more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 19 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement on June 18, 2024: * * * Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement announcing he has sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of 18 state attorneys general opposing the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Certain Palestinians Presidential Memorandum of February 14, 2024: "President Biden's deferral of the removal of Palestinians is yet another effort to circumvent   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release: Attorney General Josh Kaul and 42 other attorneys general reached a $700 million nationwide agreement to resolve allegations related to the marketing of Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and body powder products that contained talc. "Wisconsin DOJ is dedicated to protecting consumers against deceptive marketing, particularly when people's safety may be impacted," said Attorney General Josh Kaul  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-1173) on June 18, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - April 2024": * * * Job openings rates decreased in 12 states and increased in 3 states on the last business day of April, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 4 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 3 states and decrease  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news brief: * * * Who: U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration What: Southeast Region Whistleblower protections webinar When: June 26, 2024 1-3 p.m. EDT Where: Register to attend the webinar (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/atlanta-region-whistleblower-protection-webinar-tickets-919020122927?aff=oddtdtcreator) * * * Background:  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Neobiosis LLC: * * * To: Ian A. White, Ph.D., President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-owner, Neobiosis, LLC, 305 SW 7th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32601-6458, United States Dear Dr. White: During an inspection of your firm, Neobiosis, LLC (hereinafter, "Neobiosis"), located at 305 SW 7th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32601-6458, conducted between January 23,  more

SALZBURG, Austria, June 19 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on June 17, 2024, by Governor Michelle W. Bowman at the Salzburg Global Seminar entitled "Financial Technology Innovation, Social Impact, and Regulation: Do We Need New Paradigms?": * * * It is a pleasure to be back in Salzburg again for the next chapter in the Global Seminar, focusing on financial technology innovations and the developing financial regulatory framework./1 At this same gathering last year, we discuss  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 19 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta issued the following Economic Research article on June 18, 2024, by David Pendered, staff writer for economy matters: * * * Economists have tried for years to better understand how businesses begin with an idea and ultimately become employers. The Atlanta Fed has released a working paper that addresses part of the enigma. Four researchers--Veronika Penciakova, a research economist and assistant adviser at the Federal Reserve Ban  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 19 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health care research, and patient care in Florida: Senate Bill 1582, Senate Bill 7072, and House Bill 885. "Between our strong investments in both pediatric and cancer care and the legislation signed today," said Governor Ron DeSant  more

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 19 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Corrigan has sentenced Diandre Murel (30, Jacksonville Beach) to five years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute over 500 grams of cocaine. Murel entered a guilty plea on October 23, 2023. According to court documents, Murel and another individual were investigated by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) for  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Division of Emergency Management issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, the Florida Division of Emergency Management (Division) announced that the state effort to advocate for federal recovery assistance has been successful; the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Leon County for Individual Assistance due to the impacts of the May tornadoes and severe weather. Homeowners and renters who sustained losses may now  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release: For the first time since 2011, the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) designated 10 wireless telecommunication carriers as eligible to provide the federal Lifeline Assistance (Lifeline) program to customers in Florida. Lifeline offers discounted telephone/broadband service to customers who qualify. This year, the Legislature amended Florida Statutes (Section 364.10) to reinstate the P  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission issued the following news release: The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is holding regional workshops to present information on opportunities for local governments to help conserve gopher tortoises and other state-listed species in Florida. The goal of these workshops is to encourage participation in gopher tortoise conservation at the local level by providing information that could as  more

ORLANDO, Florida, June 20 -- Orange County posted the following news: Escalating costs have rendered homeownership nearly unattainable for an increasing number of Central Floridians. Recognizing this challenge, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County has expanded its First-time Homebuyer Workshop schedule to twice a month, offering sessions in both English and Spanish. First-time Homebuyer Workshops in Spanish will be offered: * June 22 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Habitat for Human  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 19 -- St. Louis Lambert International Airport issued the following news release: Global restaurateur HMSHost, part of Avolta AG (SIX: AVOL) and a world leader in creating dining for travel venues, has teamed up with NASCAR to create the ultimate pit stop at St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL), NASCAR Drafthouse. The new dining spot will have travelers racing to Terminal 1 to fuel up on a turbo-charged, all-day menu of Southern comfort favorites for breakfast,  more

MACDILL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida, June 19 -- The U.S. Central Command issued the following news release: TAMPA, Fla. - In the past 24 hours, U.S. Central Command (USCENTCOM) forces successfully destroyed two Iranian-backed Houthi uncrewed surface vessels (USV) in the Red Sea. Separately, USCENTCOM forces successfully destroyed one ground control station and one command and control node in a Houthi controlled area of Yemen. It was determined these systems presented an imminent threat to U.S. fo  more

BEAUFORT, South Carolina, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on June 17, 2024: The National Park Service announces the addition of seven new sites to the Reconstruction Era National Historic Network. This national network connects sites across the country who provide education, interpretation and research related to the period of Reconstruction. The Reconstruction Era (1861-1900) is one of the most fascinating and misundersto  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The White House issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Florida and ordered Federal aid to supplement State, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, and tornadoes on May 10, 2024. The President's action makes Federal funding available to affected individuals in Leon County. Assistance can include grants for tempo  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Florida to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes on May 10, 2024. The President's action makes federal funding available to affected individuals in Leon County. Assistance can include grants for temporary housing an  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) today approved $1.3 million in final storm restoration recovery costs related to Hurricanes Ian and Nicole for Florida Power & Light Company (FPL). FPL and the Office of Public Counsel, representing customers, agreed that the requested $1.3 million in storm restoration recovery costs is supported by the case record, and all issue  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 19 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: This morning, the annual budget for Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) was approved by the Florida Public Service Commission (PSC). FTRI administers the Florida Relay System (FRS) that provides basic telecommunications access to Florida citizens who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, or speech impaired. Florida law requires the PSC to approve FTRI's budget on an annual b  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The White House sent to the Senate on June 18, 2024, the nominations of eight individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Mark Angelson, of New York, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Norway. * Elizabeth M. Aubin, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to t  more