SAN FRANCISCO, California, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 11, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, West Region - November 2024": * * * Area prices were down 0.1 percent over the past month, up 2.4 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the West Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), declined 0.1 percent in November, the U.S. Bure  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: * * * Program fulfills Bipartisan Infrastructure Law directive and advances the Department's National Roadway Safety Strategy * * * The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration today announced $171 million in grants to 19 states and territories to upgrade and standardize their crash data systems. The system upgrades will improve the   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

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 2:24-cv-00918; D. Utah, filed Dec. 11, 2024) involving First Equity Holdings Corp., Standard Registrar and Transfer Co. Inc., Chesapeake Group Inc., John S. Clayton, Daniel W. Jackson, Donald H. Perry, Clark M. Mower and Timothy J. Rieu: * * * On December 11, 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the District of Utah chargin  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

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Dec. 12 -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission issued the following news release: * * * The EAC Commissioners also Unanimously Approve Appointment of Camden Kelliher as General Counsel * * * WASHINGTON, DC -- The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) hosted a 2024 Post-Election Hearing at the Los Angeles County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk's Ballot Processing Center. During the livestreamed event, state and local election officials joined the EAC's Commis  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2024: Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes announced the settlement and dismissal of a lawsuit he filed in early 2023 on behalf of the State of Utah against the National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG). The complaint asked a Utah court to determine whether NAAG's handling of $100 million in assets on behalf of various states violated Utah's State Money Management Act. Those f  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2204: Governor Cox has appointed Commissioner Catherine Conklin to become a Judge in the Second District, filling a vacancy created by Judge Cornish's appointment to the Business and Chancery Court. Judicial appointments are subject to confirmation by the Utah Senate. "Catherine's legal expertise and unwavering commitment to fairness make her an outstanding choice for the bench," said Go  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Dec. 12 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2024: Governor Phil Scott today announced new appointments within the administration and on his senior policy team. "Throughout my career, in both construction and politics, I've seen how important it is to build a good team to focus on the fundamentals and achieve results," said Governor Phil Scott. "Vermonters sent us a clear message about what matters most to them, and I'm confident ea  more