ARGONNE, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Design combines the best aspects of different compositions and structures into individual cathode particles A breakthrough "dual-gradient" design for the battery's cathode substantially increases energy storage capacity, stability and lifetime while reducing costs. It could accelerate widespread adoption of electric vehicles and grid batteries. *  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Oct. 29 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Oct. 28, 2024, entitled "Consumer Expenditures in the St. Louis Metropolitan Area - 2022-23": * * * Households in the St. Louis, MO-IL, metropolitan area spent an average of $73,715 per year in 2022-23, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak no  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, October 29, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced Illinoi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Privacy and Data Protection Task Force Will Lead Agency's Coordination with CPPA on Consumer Privacy and Data Protection * * * The FCC's Privacy and Data Protection Task Force today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding with the California Privacy Protection Agency. Unlike state Attorneys General offices, which are responsible for enforcing all state laws and regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and Washington, D.C. These projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 29 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute issued the following white paper (No. 102) on October 15, 2024, by Bulent Guler and Amanda Michaud entitled "Online Appendix: Dynamics of Deterrence: A Macroeconomic Perspective on Punitive Justice Policy". Here are excerpts: * * * 1 Datasets and Variable Construction The empirical counterpart to incarceration in the model is incarceration in a state or federal pris  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Are you ready for the TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, "Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes," on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 2-3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live. This online event will help you prepare for the TRICARE Open Season and the new TRICARE contracts.  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Oct. 30 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications Are you ready for TRICARE Open Season and the upcoming changes to TRICARE in 2025? Mark your calendar for a TRICARE webinar, "Get Ready for TRICARE Open Season and 2025 Region Changes," on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2-3 p.m. ET on Microsoft Teams Live. This online event will help you prepare for TRICARE Open Season and the new TRICARE contracts. Open season applies to you if you're eligible f  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul is reminding parents and guardians to check the state's sex offender registry (https://isp.illinois.gov/Sor) before finalizing Halloween plans and determining trick-or-treat routes for their children. "With many families planning Halloween activities this week, I am encouraging parents, grandparents and guardians to keep their families safe by che  more

MONEE, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * State of Illinois incentive package supports advanced manufacturing * * * Governor JB Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) and Voortman Steel Machinery leadership to announce new investments in the company's expansion in Monee. Voortman's $51.4 million investment in capital expenditures, bolstered by an Economic Development for a G  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The Illinois House Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Asks Attendees to RSVP * * * PEORIA, Ill. - With seating limited, state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria, is encouraging local seniors to RSVP for her free Senior Fall Luncheon scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 9 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Childers Banquet and Catering Center, located at 3113 N. Dries. Ln. in Peoria. "This is one of my favorite events of the year, I love seein  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: CHAMPAIGN - State Senator Paul Faraci has introduced legislation to prohibit carbon capture and sequestration activities over, under or through the Mahomet Aquifer - a vital sole-source aquifer supplying clean drinking water to over 500,000 residents across 14 counties in East Central Illinois. "The Mahomet Aquifer is a lifeline for many residents, and while carbon sequestration   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The Illinois Senate Democratic Caucus issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: Senate Behavioral and Mental Health Chair Laura Fine held a joint subject matter hearing with State Representative Lindsey LaPointe Monday to discuss funding for addiction resources and treatments. "As health care needs continue to evolve, it is crucial that we reflect on responsible investments to address equitable access of such care," said Fine (D-Glenview). "Hearing from subj  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of Illinois issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: United States Attorney Gregory K. Harris announced today the Assistant United States Attorneys (AUSAs) who will lead the efforts of his Office in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. The AUSAs appointed to serve as District Election Officers (DEOs) in eac  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: A federal investigation has resulted in federal drug and firearm charges against eight individuals for allegedly trafficking fentanyl and cocaine on the South Side of Chicago. An indictment unsealed Friday in federal court in Chicago accuses the eight defendants of conspiring to traffic fentanyl and cocaine from March 2023 to July 2024. During   more

EAST ST. LOUIS, Illinois, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Illinois issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: A Waterloo woman admitted guilt to a federal charge Monday for embezzling more than $135,000 as a former employee of Dupo Community Unit School District #196. Linda J. Johnson, 58, pleaded guilty in federal court to one count of theft from a federally funded program. According to court documents, Johnson committed the embezzlement while  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's (USDOT) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today announced more than $2.4 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for 122 rail improvement projects in 41 states and D.C. These projects will make rail safer, more reliable, and more resilient, getting goods and people where they need to be quickly with fewer disruptions, lower shipping costs and less   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Oct. 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * 20 Attorneys General Join Amicus Brief Supporting Decision Against Blanket Immunity From Anti-Discrimination Laws For Christian Humanitarian Organization * * * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell is leading a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defense of state and federal anti-discrimination law. The coalition filed an amicus brief (h  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 30 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * 20 AGs File Brief Supporting "Keeping Families Together" Federal Program * * * Attorney General Anthony G. Brown has joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov/News%20Documents/102824_Texas_DHS_%20Amicus.pdf) in Texas v. DHS in support of the federal program "Keeping Families Together," which al  more

ABERDEEN, Mississippi, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Mississippi issued the following news release: A federal jury convicted Belzoni resident Jarvis Hood, 23, of conspiring to transfer firearms to Chicago, Illinois residents and making false statements to federal firearms licensees during the purchase of multiple firearms. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, the investigation began after agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Toba  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Oct. 30 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Letter calls on PJM to address record-high electricity capacity prices in the five states * * * On Friday, Governor Phil Murphy joined Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maryland Governor Wes Moore, and Delaware Governor John Carney in issuing a letter to PJM Interconnection, the grid operator for New Jersey and the aforementioned states. T  more

ALBANY, New York, Oct. 29 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * AG James and 19 AGs File Brief Supporting "Keeping Families Together" Federal Program * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Texas v. DHS in support of the federal program "Keeping Families Together" (https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/links-1.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:*2F*2F  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Good morning, everybody. Thank you, Dr. [Dev] Shenoy, first, for the introduction, and thanks to all of you in the defense research and engineering enterprise, for what you do every day to lead us. It's a privilege to be with all of you for this second annual meeting of the Microelectronics Commons. And it's remarkable to see how much this community has flourished in just the past year. Now, I won't bother preach  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Oct. 29 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * $91.7 million earned for cities, school districts through Illinois Funds * * * The State Treasurer's Office made more than $130 million in investment earnings from the state investment portfolio in September, Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. Treasurer Frerichs is the state's Chief Investment and Banking Officer. He is responsible for investing revenue   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia issued the following news release: An Illinois man has pleaded guilty to two felony charges, including assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol. His actions and the actions of others disrupted a joint session of the U.S. Congress convened to ascertain and count the electoral votes related to the 2020 presidential election. Joseph Bierbrodt, 55, of Sheridan, Illinois, pleade  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: The data collection will be conducted through the USGS Earth Mapping Resources Initiative (Earth MRI), a partnership between the USGS and state geological surveys that is revolutionizing our understanding of the nation's geology and critical mineral resources which are vital to the U.S. economy, national security, and clean energy technology. Lyndsay Ball, USGS geophysicist a  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 30 -- Wisconsin Attorney General Josh Kaul issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * 20 AGs File Brief Supporting "Keeping Families Together" Federal Program * * * Attorney General Josh Kaul joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Texas v. DHS in support of the federal program "Keeping Families Together" which allows certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to apply for permanent residence. The br  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: Microchips enable virtually every military system, from ships, planes, tanks, long-range munitions, radar and communication gear to night vision, satellites, sensors making them vital to the Defense Department. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks spoke today to industrial, government and academic leaders at the 2024 Microelectronics Commons Annual Meeting in Washington. "Every day, from the Indo-Pacific t  more