Thursday - November 21, 2024
News Tipoffs - New Jersey Editors Newsletter for Sunday November 17, 2024 ( 4 items )  

APHIS in Action: Navigating Crisis - How Foresight, Collaboration Saved $10M Shipment
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news release: In the fast-paced world of global trade, quick thinking and solid partnerships can make all the difference. A recent incident with the marine vessel Regal Bay---carrying more than 4,500 pallets of citrus from South Africa to the U.S.--is a perfect example of how strategic-thinking and collaboration can turn a potential disaster into a success story. On Aug. 1  more

Calif. A.G. Bonta Supports Strengthening Robocall Regulations
OAKLAND, California, Nov. 16 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Nov. 14, 2024: * * * Continues work to protect consumers from unwanted robocalls * * * California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of its proposed rules designed to protect consumers from illegal robocalls by increasing the effectiveness of the F  more

Investing In America: Biden-Harris Administration Announces Nearly $1.5 Billion in Additional Upgrades to America's Busiest Rail Corridor
WASHINGTON, Nov. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release: * * * Funding made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will go to 19 projects along the Northeast Corridor as President Biden continues to advance a vision for world-class passenger rail across America * * * The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) today continued its historic investment in passenger rail with nearly   more

Md. Gov. Moore Applauds New 5-Year Agreement Between Carnival Cruise Line and Port of Baltimore
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Nov. 16 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on Nov. 15, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today applauded a new contract with Carnival Cruise Line that keeps the world's largest cruise provider serving the Helen Delich Bentley Port of Baltimore for another five years. The agreement takes effect on January 1, 2025 and includes a five-year renewal option. "The international cruise industry recognizes Baltimore as one of the top cruise markets in our nati  more