WASHINGTON, June 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey joined U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the National Child Care Innovation Summit, a first-of-it-kind partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation that brings together public- and private-sector stakeholders to discuss the vital role of child care as economic infrastructure. Governor Heal  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 28 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release: Attorney General Ashley Moody, along with a 20-state coalition of state attorneys general, is strongly urging the United States Senate to pass the Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act, or the ICC Act. The legislation, which passed the U.S. House of Representatives on a bipartisan basis, deters the International Criminal Court from further efforts to assert unlawful authority. Attorney Gen  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, June 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following statement on June 27, 2024: * * * Attorney General William Tong today issued a statement following the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Ohio v. EPA, temporarily staying the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's recent rule implementing the "Good Neighbor Provision" of the Clean Air Act to limit cross-state ozone pollution into states like Connecticut. "This disappointing decision is a serious setba  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including honoring first responders. Indiana will recognize firefighters, emergency medical responders, law enforcement and other first responders who go a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Lindsay Patterson Zimmerman (R-Brookville) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including protecting Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmlan  more

SOUTH BEND, Indiana, June 28 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release: Alfred Cooke, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Merrillville, Indiana, and U.S. Attorney Clifford D. Johnson for the Northern District of Indiana announced that Jesus Martinez-Salas, 44, of Providence, Rhode Island, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Cristal C. Brisco after pleading guilty to distribution   more

MIAMI, Florida, June 28 -- The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida, Markenzy Lapointe, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced criminal charges against thirty-eight defendants in connection with alleged health care fraud schemes prosecuted in the Southern District of Florida. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded a two-day economic development trip to Washington D.C. yesterday, meeting with global executives, business leaders and government partners at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The Governor, who was joined by Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, participated in the 10th summit hosted by SelectUSA - a U.S. Department of Commerce program dedicated to   more

GRISSOM AIR RESERVE BASE, Indiana, June 29 -- The U.S. Air Force's 434th Air Refueling Wing issued the following news: By Senior Airman Elise Faurote Despite getting off to a slow start due to flight delays, members of the 434th Security Forces Squadron and the 434th Communications Squadron flew to Aviano Air Base, Italy where they took full advantage of the training and travel during their annual tour from May 8-20, 2024. In total, 34 members from the two squadrons completed their AT, engagi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including curbing surprise ambulance bills. More Hoosiers will soon be protected from surprise bills from out-of-network ambulance providers. Health in  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 28 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release on June 26, 2024: * * * Rep. Danilo Burgos, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara, Rep. Joseph C. Hohenstein * * * House lawmakers, families and advocates this week renewed their call to pass legislation that addresses anti-bullying policies in Pennsylvania schools. At a Capitol news conference on Monday, the family of Sammy Teusch, a child who was bullied at his school in Indiana and died by suicide o  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) today released the 2024 interim study committee assignments for members of the Indiana House of Representatives. Interim committees meet throughout the summer and fall to explore and review policy issues and work together to identify solutions. Legislators will hear testimony from the public, various experts and stakeholders as they work on b  more

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- The Indiana Senate Democrats posted the following statement on June 27, 2024, from State Sen. La Keisha Jackson, D-Indianapolis: * * * Yesterday, June 26, State Senator La Keisha Jackson (D-Indianapolis) attended the White House Safer States Legislative Convening. Senator Jackson released the following statement: "I was honored to attend this conference at the White House on such an important issue. Gun violence has plagued not only our state but our nation. I'm gratefu  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Department of Education issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Public Comment on First Draft of Diploma Rule Open Through July 30 * * * Indiana leaders continue to gather feedback from stakeholders to make the proposed new high school diploma requirements as flexible, relevant and rigorous as possible for Indiana students. The current proposal, originally presented in March and June, represents a first draft of what the future   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeship  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenti  more

LOUISVILLE, Kentucky, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Michael A. Bennett announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with schemes to defraud health care benefit programs and misuse of controlled substances in the Western District of Kentucky. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Alex Zimmerman (R-North Vernon) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, appr  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans posted the following Messmer Report on June 28, 2024, from State Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper: * * * In just about any industry, competition helps keep prices low for consumers. The health care industry, for one, has seen several mergers in Indiana in recent years. In many cases, these mergers have led to there being less health care options in our communities. Then, if one company raises prices too high, Hoosiers can't always j  more

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that Theresa A. Kordish, D.O. has admitted in a plea agreement to costing Medicare over $794,000, by using a telehealth application to improperly approve orders for medical braces and genetic testing. The charges filed in this case are part of the U.S. Justice Dep  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Mississippi issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, United States Attorney Todd Gee announced criminal charges against a defendant in connection with an alleged conspiracy to defraud the United States. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Department of Justice's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from a scheme to pay kickbacks to a mark  more

BILLINGS, Montana, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich, for the District of Montana, announced criminal charges against a Whitefish physician in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare and other government health program. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem   more

MOUNT VERNON, Indiana, June 28 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: * * * Long-term agreement will support growth of existing customers and attract new business * * * Ports of Indiana has selected OmniTRAX to serve as the new rail operator and development partner at Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon, Indiana's largest port. Founded in 1986, the Denver-based company was selected from a group of 19 nationwide respondents as part of an extensive RFP process to provide rail swi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City) and Elizabeth Rowray (R-Yorktown) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Rowray said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to p  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond). Barrett said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including curbing surprise ambulance bills. More Hoosiers will soon be protected from surprise bills from out-of-network ambulance providers. Health insurance companies wil  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty). Bartels said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including supporting veterans and military members. A new public notification like Indiana's Amber Alert and Silver Alert will soon help first responders locate missing a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Matt Lehman (R-Berne). Lehman said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session will take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenticeships, and other work  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville). Patterson said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including protecting Hoosier farmland. To help protect Indiana's farmland and food supply chain, individuals or entities associated with foreign adversaries like R  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, so do a wide range of new state laws starting July 1, according to State Rep. J.D. Prescott (R-Union City). Prescott said lawmakers took action on a wide range of hot-button issues this year like supporting teen workers. State law will align with federal standards to remove certain state-imposed employment barriers and provide more flexibility to teenagers who choo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Shane Lindauer (R-Jasper) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Bartels said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including supporting veterans and military members. A new public notification like Indiana's Amber Alert and Silver Alert will  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Stephen Bartels (R-Eckerty) and Chris May (R-Bedford) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Bartels said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including supporting veterans and military members. A new public notification like Indiana's Amber Alert and Silver Alert will soo  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Matt Hostettler (R-Pakota) and Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Ledbetter said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including curbing surprise ambulance bills. More Hoosiers will soon be protected from surprise bills from out-of-network a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, State Reps. Zach Payne (R-Charlestown) and Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. Payne said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to purs  more

COLUMBIA, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 27, 2024: * * * DCED Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello visited some of the Lancaster County borough's small businesses that are helping to boost the regional economy. Supporting main streets like the one in Columbia is a vital part of Governor Josh Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal, which includes $25 million for the new Main Street Matters program to invest in sm  more

HOLLIDAYSBURG, Pennsylvania, June 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 28, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro's 2024-25 budget proposal will create real opportunity for communities like Hollidaysburg in our Commonwealth. The proposal includes $25 million for the new Main Street Matters program to support the small businesses and commercial corridors that are prime economic drivers of PA's communities. * * * Today, Department of   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Robb Greene (R-Shelbyville) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including expanding work-based learning. More Hoosier high school students can apply for a Career Scholarship Account to pursue internships, apprenti  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Buchanan's other assignments include: * Interim Study Committee on Fiscal Policy; * State Fair Advisory Committee; * Interstate Rail Passenger Advisory Council; and * Co  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will serve as a member of the Audit and Financial Reporting Subcommittee of the Legislative Council and the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. "Interim study committees are important because they give lawmakers a chance to review potential legislation ahead of an upcoming session," Bassle  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. "Interim study committees are important because they give the General Assembly an in-depth look at topics ahead of the upcoming legislative session," Goode said. "I look forward to meeting with my fellow legislators and officials  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Alexander's assignments include: * Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary; * Interim Study Committee on Education; * Interim Study Committee on Government; and * Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation. "Interim study committees a  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following news release: State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) will serve as a member of two interim study committees in preparation for the 2025 legislative session. Deery's assignments include the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications and the Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services. "These study committees give lawmakers a chance to dive dee  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, United States Attorney Henry C. Leventis announced criminal charges against four defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud Medicare. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. The charges stem from schemes to bill Medicare for medically unnec  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Tennessee issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, U.S. Attorney Francis M. Hamilton III announced criminal charges against six defendants in connection with alleged schemes to defraud the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Worker's Compensation Program, Division of Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation ("DOL-DEEOIC"). The charges filed in federal court are part of the Ju  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health ca  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: United States Attorney Will Thompson announced criminal charges today against a Logan County physician and a Kentucky registered nurse in connection with separate alleged controlled substance abuse schemes. The charges filed in federal court are part of the Justice Department's 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action. "I  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 29 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: As summer kicks off in Indiana, local lawmakers want Hoosiers to know about a wide range of new state laws taking effect July 1. State Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) said most new laws passed during the 2024 legislative session take effect July 1, including honoring first responders. Indiana will recognize firefighters, emergency medical responders, law enforcement and other first responders who go a  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, June 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care f  more