SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 21 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta, as part of a coalition of 14 attorneys general, submitted a multi-state letter to congressional leaders supporting the passage of the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm Act (CATCH Act) and encouraging Congress to take additional steps to stop the flow of illegally trafficked firearms from the United States into the Caribbean. T  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Chicago Division issued the following news release: John G. McGarry, Assistant Special Agent in Charge of U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration-Milwaukee, and U.S. Attorney Gregory J. Haanstad for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on Sept. 16, 2024, Jose Resendiz-Gomez, 41, was sentenced to a total of five years' imprisonment after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine with intent to dis  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, Sept. 21 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: * * * Approximately $4 million in funding from President Biden's Investing in America agenda available to address employment and training needs across the Delta region * * * The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the Delta Workforce Grant Program (DWP), an initiative supporting workforce training and education programs throughout the Mississippi River Delta   more

ARGONNE, Illinois, Sept. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Sept. 13, 2024: * * * New research uncovers a hydrogen-centered mechanism that triggers degradation in the lithium-ion batteries that power electric vehicles * * * Argonne's Advanced Photon Source allows scientists to view the battery's inner working at a molecular level. While the lithium-ion battery could help save the planet, it is in some ways like any  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Elgin is joining communities across the country who are accelerating replacement of lead service lines * * * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the city of Elgin, Illinois, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and protect pub  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Monmouth is joining communities across the country who are accelerating replacement of lead service lines * * * Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing a collaboration with the city of Monmouth, Illinois, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement a  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Thanks to the Biden-Harris Administration's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Maywood is joining communities across the country who are accelerating replacement of lead service lines * * * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a collaboration with the village of Maywood, Illinois, to help identify drinking water lead pipes, accelerate replacement and prot  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * EPA will accept public comments on the proposed order through October 21 * * * Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking action to protect underground sources of drinking water by issuing a proposed enforcement order to Archer Daniels Midland Co. for alleged violations of the Safe Drinking Water Act related to the company's carbon sequestration injection project  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: CHICAGO (September 20, 2024) -- Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a settlement with Gulfstream Aerospace Services Corp., an aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul facility at 6400 Curtis Steinberg Dr, Cahokia, Illinois, for alleged Clean Air Act violations. Under the settlement, Gulfstream will pay a civil penalty of more than $156,000 and, as a supplemental en  more

AMELIA ISLAND, Florida, Sept. 20 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following remarks on Sept. 19, 2024, by Commissioner Geoffrey Starks at Competitive Carriers Association annual convention: * * * This is my first annual convention since you were named president and CEO so before I get started, I'd like to give you a well-deserved congratulations. You're a tireless advocate for your members and I've appreciated working with you on our shared priority of supporting a competiti  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody issued the following weekly briefing (Vol. 6, Issue 36): This week, we continued our Thin Line Tribute: Sunshine Salute Series by recognizing a Clay County Sheriff's Deputy who fled the chaos in California to serve in the most pro-law enforcement state in the nation. Deputy Colton Harris, originally from Oakland, California, spoke to us about the stark differences between serving in Florida versus California. He described   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 12 attorneys general, is calling on members of Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the U.S. to Caribbean countries. Raoul and the coalition issued a letter to Congress today outlining a number of measures Congress can take to help reduce gun trafficking and violence in the Caribbean. "The proposals we   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 20 -- The Illinois Auditor General issued the following financial audit on Sept. 19, 2024, involving the Office of the State Treasurer, College Savings Program. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION The College Savings Program (Program) was established in March 2000 pursuant to P.A. 91-0607 which authorizes the State Treasurer to establish and administer a "qualified state tuition program" under Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Partic  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 21 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: Governor JB Pritzker has proclaimed September 23-29, 2024, Rail Safety Week in Illinois, marking the 11th year of the statewide awareness initiative. In recognition, the Illinois Commerce Commission and Operation Lifesaver, a national rail safety non-profit, will be conducting a week-long safety blitz across the state to share rail safety facts. The ICC will host a press conference  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: FALLON, Ill. - State Rep. Jay Hoffman, D-Swansea, recently met with residents of Cambridge House of O'Fallon to discuss the recent increase in the monthly personal needs allowance for qualifying supporting living residents from $90 to $120 per month and to thank them for their continued advocacy. "People across the state are going to have a better quality of life thanks in part to the advocacy from resid  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: Recently awarded a '100%' rating from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC), state Rep. Lindsey LaPointe, D-Chicago, is working to support environmental sustainability through a series of impactful initiatives and upcoming local events. LaPointe recently hosted an Environmental Town Hall in collaboration with the IEC, which has recognized LaPointe with a 100% scorecard in each one of the legislative y  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Sept. 17 -- The Illinois House Democrats issued the following news: GURNEE, Ill. - State Rep. Joyce Mason, D-Gurnee, received a 100% scorecard from the Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) for helping lead the fight to support the environment, tackle climate change and promote clean energy. "Environmental policy touches a wide range of issues with impacts far beyond the direct consequences on our natural world," Mason said. "Allowing waste to seep into our groundwater wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Sept. 14, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending September 14, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 219,000, a decrease of 12,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 230,000 to 231,000. The 4-week moving average was  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * AG James Leads 12 AGs to Support the Caribbean Arms Trafficking Causes Harm (CATCH) Act to Help Stop Gun Trafficking and Reduce Gun Violence * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 12 attorneys general calling on Congress to take action to stop gun trafficking from the United States to Caribbean countries. In their letter,   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Sept. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin issued the following news release: Gregory J. Haanstad, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Wisconsin, announced that on September 16, 2024, Senior United States District Judge William C. Griesbach sentenced Jose Resendiz-Gomez (age: 41) to a total of five years' imprisonment after Resendiz-Gomez pled guilty to Possessing Cocaine With Intent to Distribute and Possessing Firearm  more