MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Oct. 23 -- The Alabama Department of Commerce issued the following news: PHENIX CITY, Alabama -- Governor Kay Ivey joined executives from Sierra Pacific Industries and local officials in Phenix City today to celebrate the official opening of the company's new manufacturing campus, which will bring 300 jobs to the Russell County community. The $60 million investment in Sierra Pacific Windows, the company's division focused on high-end window and door products, represents a   more

OAKLAND, California, Oct. 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Oct. 21, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in a legal effort to safeguard access to lifesaving preventive healthcare for Americans. Filed with the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS), today's amicus brief supports the Biden Administration's defense of the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) preventive care mandate. The mandate requires pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Click here to watch video Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation released the fifth installment of its "Investing in America" video series, focused on Richmond, Virginia, and a major infrastructure investment to replace nearly 60 miles of aging, leak-prone cast iron natural gas pipes with modern, safer polyethylene (PE) pipes using funds made available thanks to the Biden-Harris Administrati  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Oct. 22, 2024: * * * Coalition of 24 AGs File Amicus Asking SCOTUS to Protect ACA Provision * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 24 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/102124_Braidwood%20_Illinois_Amicus_Brief.pdf) asking the U.S. Supreme Court to act to protect a key provision of the Aff  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: From Karli Yeager MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin - The U.S. Navy will commission the future USS Beloit (LCS 29), a Freedom-variant littoral combat ship, on Nov. 23, 2024, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. LCS 29 will be the first commissioned ship in naval service bearing the name of Beloit, Wisconsin. The naming of LCS 29 honors the contributions the people of Beloit have made to the U.S. Navy, such as the Fairbanks Morse plant, which built  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 23 -- The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin issued the following news release: The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) is encouraging electric and natural gas utility customers with outstanding bills to either make payment arrangements with their provider, or apply for financial assistance, before the annual winter heating disconnection moratorium begins. Wisconsin state law prohibits utilities from disconnecting essential services to residential customers  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: It's almost time for TRICARE Open Season, which begins Nov. 11. That means it's also time to check your information in the Defense Enrollment Eligibility Reporting System and make sure it's current. You should do this as soon as possible. There will be limitations for beneficiaries from Oct. 25 to Dec. 31. The first impact will be Oct. 25-27, when th  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Oct. 19 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks in a press gaggle at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. Well, it's good to be back in Detroit, and so we're here back today to thank all the folks for the work that they are doing to help organize, register people to vote, and get them out to vote. And today, early voting begins in Detroit. So, it is good to be back here and -- and, obvious  more