LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on July 16, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at the NAACP's 115th National Convention: * * * As Prepared for Delivery Good afternoon and thank you for that kind introduction. It's a privilege to be here today at the 115th NAACP National Convention. This convention's theme - "All In" - reminds us of the members of our movement who risked their lives and their freedom to advance the caus  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, July 18 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today co-led a 22-state coalition in a letter to Congressional leadership, urging the passage of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility ("SAVE") Act. The bill strengthens election integrity by preventing illegal aliens from voting in federal elections. For years, Biden's border invasion has threatened the safety of American communities. And now,  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 18 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following news release on July 16, 2024: Attorney General Ashley Moody and a coalition of state attorneys general today called on the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE Act, to ensure election integrity by protecting United States elections from illegal voters. The attorneys general call the bill a "common-sense reform" that has broad support among American voter  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: Fenecon, a provider of energy storage systems, today announced it is establishing its first North American operation with headquarters and manufacturing in Greenville County. The company's $3 million investment will create 68 new jobs. Founded in Germany, Fenecon is a leader in the clean energy sector, known for its innovative battery energy storage systems and smart energy management. The  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Thirteen major bridges to receive funding through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, improving the safety and efficiency of critical supply chain corridors, creating good-paying jobs, and supporting the national economy Today, to kick off the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America tour, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced more than $5 billion in Large Bri  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: Today, to kick off the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America tour, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced more than $5 billion in Large Bridge Project awards through the Federal Highway Administration's (FHWA) competitive Bridge Investment Program, part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda. The grants will fund the reconstructio  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 18 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, issued the following news on July 17, 2024: Governor Henry McMaster, U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, and U.S. Congressman James E. Clyburn announced today the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) has been awarded $175 million by the Federal Highway Administration to replace four bridges on I-95 over Lake Marion. This award is one of the largest federal discretionary grant awards ever received by SCDOT. Sen  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of South Carolina issued the following news release: Michael Wright, 46, of Columbia, was sentenced to 1o years in federal prison after pleading guilty to conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine. Evidence presented to the court showed that Wright contacted an agent of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) over social media about the sale of methamphetamine. The a  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, July 18 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Savannah River Site issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy and its contract partner, Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS), at the Savannah River Site (SRS) were recently recognized as a 2024 EPEAT Purchaser Award winner, celebrating leaders in sustainable electronics procurement. This national recognition by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), the non-profit organization managing the EPEAT ecolabel  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The White House issued the following news release on July 17, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration announces $5 billion for new infrastructure projects and releases new tools for Americans to see how the President's actions are lowering costs and benefiting their daily lives * * * This week, the Biden-Harris Administration will launch its fifth Investing in America tour: Investing in America, Made in America. President Biden's Cabinet and White House officials will   more