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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 20 -- The Massachusetts Department of Public Health issued the following news release: The Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health (BCEH), in collaboration with the Office of Preparedness and Emergency Management (OPEM) and the Office of Local and Regional Health (OLRH), is excited to announce the launch of the Heat Education and Alert Tools (HEAT) response. This initiative aims to increase awareness of climate change and extreme heat, enhance preparedness for ext  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

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: The City of Boston Archaeology Program announces the release of original research on the residents of Charlestown impacted by the Battle of Bunker Hill, June 17, 1775, including a reconstructed census, digitized resident loss claims, and a new map of 1775 properties at the time of the battle. With one year to go before the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill, the City's archaeology team announces the Cha  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: BOSTON -- Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston removed a 28-year-old unlawfully present Dominican noncitizen who is wanted by authorities in his home country for homicide charges. Deportation officers from ERO Boston removed Frank Maiky Baez-Guerrero May 14 from the United States to the Dominican Republic. "Frank Maiky Baez-Guerrero attempted to subvert   more

WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following warning letter to Chang and Son Enterprises Inc.: * * * To: Mr. Sidney Chang, President, Chang and Son Enterprises, Inc., 301 River Road, Whately, MA 01093, United States Dear Mr. Chang, The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) analyzed the environmental sample identified as sample 1245959, which consisted of 15 environmental swabs collected on December 20, 2  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on June 18, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced over $1 million in grants to promote and protect Massachusetts soil health. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) awarded Healthy Soils Plan Implementation Challenge Grants to 15 organizations to improve the management of soils in agriculture, prevent soil degradati  more

WASHINGTON, June 19 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Greater Atlantic Regional Fisheries Office issued the following feature story: * * * The number of cold-stunned turtles on Cape Cod are increasing, likely in part due to climate change. We are adapting our response and planning for the future to accommodate increasing numbers. * * * Four species of sea turtles--Kemp's ridley, loggerhead, green, and leatherback--are seasonal residents of New England. They ar  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority issued the following news on June 18, 2024: To accommodate parade attendees heading to the 2024 Boston Celtics Championship "Rolling Rally" victory parade, the MBTA will operate enhanced service on Friday, June 21, 2024. To accommodate higher-than-normal ridership, the MBTA will operate increased subway service and modified Commuter Rail schedules with additional train times before and after the parade. Riders are  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: On or about July 6, 2024, the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor's Office of Housing, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (t42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) for the following pro  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: On or about July 6, 2024, the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor's Office of Housing, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (t42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), for the following pr  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: On or about July 6, 2024, the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor's Office of Housing, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (t42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.), and the HOME Investm  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 19 -- The city of Boston issued the following news: On or about July 6, 2024, the City of Boston, acting through its Mayor's Office of Housing, will submit a request to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for the release of Federal funds through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program pursuant to the authority of Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended (t42 U.S.C. 5301 et seq.) for the following pro  more

WASHINGTON, June 20 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing on June 18, 2024, by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Q: Good afternoon. Q: Hello. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Hello. Weijia, hello. Okay, I have a couple things at the top, and then we'll get going. So, as you all know, this afternoon, President Biden and the First Lady will host an event to commemorate the 12th anniversary of the Def- -- Deferred   more