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

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today Attorney General Josh Kaul kicked off a series of visits to law enforcement agencies around the state that received grants from state opioid settlement funds that the Wisconsin Department of Justice (DOJ) helped secure. Twelve Tribal nations, county, and municipal law enforcement agencies received grants for projects to prevent and reduce the dangers of opioid use. This   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSres) -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today filed a lawsuit against five companies for engaging in a widespread misclassification scheme that deprived hundreds of District construction workers the wages and benefits they were entitled to under DC law. The Office of the Attorney General's (OAG) investigation found that the Whiting-Turner Contracting Company (Whit  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 18, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Chicago-Naperville-Elgin - May 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $4.233 a gallon in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area in May 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Jason Palmer noted that area gasoline prices were comparable to last May wh  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 19 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Condair Group AG, an international evaporative technologies manufacturing company, will invest $57.2 million to establish a new production facility in Chesterfield County. Condair manufactures commercial humidifiers, dehumidifiers, and other products related to evaporative cooling technology. The new, 400,000-sq.-ft. location is slated   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 19 (TNSres) -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on June 18, 2024: * * * New report showcases last year's contributions to affordable housing and community development in Illinois and Wisconsin * * * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) released its 2023 Impact Report: Investing in Opportunities today, providing a comprehensive look at the Bank's support for its fin  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following statement on June 18, 2024: * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released the following statement after President Joe Biden issued an executive order expanding work authorization for long-time undocumented immigrants after Mayor Adams and Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, in May, led a coalition of 40 Cities for Action mayors in calling for expanded work authorization for long-term undocumented immigrants. The letter a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Health Services issued the following news release: The 2024 fair season in Wisconsin begins this week and with it comes an opportunity for Wisconsinites of all ages to visit animals up close. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) is reminding Wisconsinites that animals can carry diseases that may make people sick, but simple steps can help ensure a safe and enjoyable time. "Fairs and petting zoos are very popular and if you  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that the agency received two awards from the international Viddy Awards, judged by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals (AMCP), for outstanding achievement in video and digital production. The DNR's Dispose Of Your Batteries Properly With E-Cycle Wisconsin video won platinum a  more