WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps joins OregonServes to enhance its ability to service Oregonians during times of need * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with OregonServes, Oregon's state service commission, providing a framework for collaboration when responding to natural disasters. OregonServes State Service Commission promotes and enhances the culture of serv  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: SACRAMENTO, Calif. Catalyst Family Inc., a non-profit company that operates child development centers in various locations in California, has agreed to provide almost $150,000 to a former employee and injunctive relief following an investigation by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the federal agency announced today. According to the EEOC's investigation, the part-time e  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release: * * * Privacy & Data Protection Task Force Leading Agency's Coordination Efforts for Consumer Data & Cybersecurity Protections * * * The FCC's Privacy and Data Protection Task Force today announced additional partnerships between the agency's Enforcement Bureau and state partners on privacy, data protection, and cybersecurity enforcement matters. These formal relationships allow federal and state   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today led a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/Braidwood%20-%20Illinois%20Amicus%20Brief%20-%2010-21%20-%20PDFA.pdf?language_id=1) asking the U.S. Supreme Court to act to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that guarantees access to critical preventive care for milli  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The National Academy of Medicine issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: The National Academy of Medicine (NAM) today announced the election of 90 regular members and 10 international members during its annual meeting. Election to the Academy is considered one of the highest honors in the fields of health and medicine and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated outstanding professional achievement and commitment to service. "This class of new members represents   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 22 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Oct. 21, 2024: * * * The Coalition of Attorneys General Oppose a Challenge to the HUD Discriminatory Effects Rule * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 19 state Attorneys General defending the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) Discriminatory Effects Rule which ensures homeowners of all classes and ethnicities have equitable access to insurance  more