KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent in November, up 2.6 percent over the year * * * Prices in the Midwest Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), were down 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bur  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 12 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird today led 24 states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation ("FBI"). Patel is a proven leader who will restore integrity to the FBI. As National Security Advisor to the House Intelligence Committee, Patel uncovered Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act a  more

OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Nebraska, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Strategic Command issued the following news: By Senior Airman Erica Webster, 908th Flying Training Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - Maxwell Air Force Base marked a historic moment on December 6, 2024, with the activation of the 24th Helicopter Squadron. Presiding official for the activation ceremony and assumption of command, Col. Lane Cook, commander of the 58th Operations Group, took a few minutes to discuss the importance of the cerem  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 12 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Attorney General John M. Formella announces that a federal court has ruled to temporarily block a controversial Biden Administration rule that would have allowed Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients to access subsidized healthcare coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) better known as Obamacare. Attorney General Formella joined a coaliti  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen has joined 25 other Republican governors supporting President Donald Trump's commitment to deporting "dangerous criminals, gang members, and terrorists who are in the country illegally." Their statement commended President Trump and pledged support for the Trump Administration's efforts to protect public safety and national security. "Together, we will continue t  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Jim Pillen announced his appointment of Connie Edmond to the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State College System. She will start Jan. 2. Her appointment term is six years and is subject to confirmation by the Nebraska Legislature. Edmond is president of E&L Associates in Lincoln. She formerly served as CEO of WRL CPA, also in Lincoln. Edmond was previously on the State C  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Dec. 12 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2024: Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 23 other states in urging the U.S. Senate to swiftly confirm President Trump's nominee, Kash Patel, as Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). "Kash Patel is the right leader at the right time for the FBI," said Attorney General Wilson. "His experience, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice make him the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announces the addition of two prominent speakers to the agenda for the 101st Agricultural Outlook Forum, "Meeting Tomorrow's Challenges, Today," scheduled for February 27-28, 2025. Jeff Schmid, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, will address the Forum with a plenary speech on the morning of February 27. His remarks will focus  more