TRENTON, New Jersey, June 19 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin and the Division of Consumer Affairs ("Division") announced today that international retailer Walmart has agreed to pay $1.64 million to resolve allegations that the chain repeatedly engaged in unlawful unit pricing practices at its 64 retail stores throughout the state. The settlement, which includes a $1.61 million civil penalty  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

CONCORD, New Hampshire, June 19 -- The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority issued the following news on June 18, 2024: The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) announced today it has awarded $6.6 million in tax credits to projects throughout New Hampshire. The funds will have a significant impact on initiatives that advance local community economic development goals and build capacity within New Hampshire's nonprofit sector. Organizations across the st  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 19 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: Today, Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker and the Connecticut State Department of Education are pleased to announce the 3rd Annual PK-12 School Staff Appreciation Digital Backpack Program. As in prior years, this program will provide special discounts to all PK-12 public and private school staff, including Adult Education program staff, over the summer months. Thi  more

NEW YORK, June 19 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: With a heat wave passing through the New York City area this week, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today detailed precautions it is taking to maintain reliable service and keep customers cool on their commute, including adding personnel at strategic locations, increasing equipment inspections, and monitoring rail temperatures. "As we all know and fee  more