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News Tipoffs - Alaska Editors Newsletter for Friday November 15, 2024 ( 14 items )  

Ariz. A.G. Mayes Urges FCC to Strengthen Process to Block Robocallers
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 15 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Mayes and a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Illegal robocalls aren't just annoying--they're a gateway for fraud and  more

Biden-Harris Administration's Inflation Reduction Act Tops $1 Billion in Clean Energy Investments to Nearly 7,000 American Farms and Rural Small Businesses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Latest Investments Will Bring Clean Energy, Lower Costs and New Jobs through 1,147 Farm and Business Projects in 40 States U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced today that USDA is funding new projects in nearly every state to lower costs, expand access to clean energy and strengthen American farms and small businesses. USDA is making the investments through the Rural Ene  more

BLM seeks input on proposed resource management plans for northeast Wyoming, Nebraska
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: NEWCASTLE, Wyo. The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on two draft plans to update the management of public lands and minerals in Nebraska and northeast Wyoming. The draft resource management plans (RMP) and associated environmental impact statement would guide the management of approximately 287,900 acres of public lands and 1.7 million acres of federal minera  more

BLM seeks public input for proposed Purple Sage Solar Project
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: LAS VEGAS The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Purple Sage Energy Center proposed on approximately 4,424 acres of public lands in Clark County. If approved, the project could generate and store up to 400 megawatts of clean energy for the transmission grid. The BLM intends to host one in-person and one virtua  more

Coast Guard: Arctic Risks Assessed, but Information Gaps and Numerous Challenges Threaten Operations
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts We testified about the Coast Guard's operations in the Arctic and the challenges it faces there. The Coast Guard has evaluated evolving risks in the region--including from climate change and increased ship traffic. It has deployed ships to the region to cut response times, among other actions to mitigate risks. But the Coast Guard hasn't been able to meet al  more

How a Retooled Coast Guard Investigative Service is Improving Its Approach for Addressing Sexual Misconduct Cases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: By Kathy Murray, Senior Writer, MyCG With its gray sofa, matching stuffed armchairs, and a painting of the seaside hanging overhead, the room looks like somebody's den. A small table holds potted plants and a box of tissues, while sunlight coming through the window reflects off tan walls to give the place a cozy feel. The atmosphere is a marked contrast to the regular interview room next do  more

Ill. A.G. Raoul Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 15 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with the attorneys general of Arkansas, North Carolina and Ohio, led a bipartisan coalition of 46 attorneys general calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve its Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "Robocalls cost consumers time  more

Labor Dept. Issues Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims for Week Ending Nov. 9, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Nov. 9, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending November 9, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 217,000, a decrease of 4,000 from the previous week's unrevised level of 221,000. The 4-week moving average was 221,000, a decrease of 6,250 from the previous week's unrevised ave  more

N.C. A.G. Stein Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 15 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein today led a bipartisan coalition of 46 other Attorneys General in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "I share North Carolinians' frustrations ove  more

Nev. A.G. Ford Announces Cooperation Agreements, Settlements With Heritage, Apotex Totaling $49.1 Million
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Nov. 15 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Nevadans who bought certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between Jan. 1, 2010 and Dec. 31, 2018, could be eligible for money * * * Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford has joined a coalition of 50 states and territories to announce two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex totaling $49.1 million.  more

President Biden Approves Alaska Disaster Declaration on Nov. 14, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The White House issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Yesterday, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Alaska and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on August 25, 2024. Federal funding is available to state, tribal, and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency w  more

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Major Disaster Declaration for Alaska
WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA announced that federal disaster assistance is available to the state of Alaska to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by landslides on Aug. 25, 2024. Public Assistance federal funding is available to the state, tribal and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit organizations on a cost-sharing basis for emergency work and the  more

Six Tribes Sign Historic Preservation Agreements With National Park Service
WASHINGTON, Nov. 15 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: The National Park Service (NPS) signed six Tribal Historic Preservation agreements with Tribes across the country in the 2024 fiscal year that ended September 30, transferring to Tribes certain historic preservation responsibilities that would otherwise be the responsibility of the state in which a Tribe is located. The NPS has the responsibility under the National Historic Pres  more

Va. A.G. Miyares Calls on FCC to Strengthen Vetting Process to Block Robocallers
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 15 -- Virginia Attorney General Jason S. Miyares issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: Attorney General Jason Miyares and a bipartisan coalition of 46 Attorneys General called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve their Robocall Mitigation Database (RMD) and close what has effectively been an unmonitored loophole that bad actors exploit to access the U.S. telephone network. "When was the last time anyone was thankful for a robocall?" s  more