WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sued Vanderbilt Mortgage & Finance for setting families up to fail when they borrowed money to buy a manufactured home. The CFPB alleges that Vanderbilt's business model ignored clear and obvious red flags that the borrowers could not afford the loans. As a result, many families found themselves struggling to make payments an  more

DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 7 -- The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following weekly meeting agenda: * * * Consent Items TRANSPORTATION 1. PROCEEDING NO. 24A-0230CP Comedy Crown LLC IN THE MATTER OF THE APPLICATION OF COMEDY CROWN LLC FOR A CERTIFICATE OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY TO OPERATE AS A COMMON CARRIER BY MOTOR VEHICLE FOR HIRE. Filing Date and Party: 12/19/2024 Comedy Crown LLC Description: Request for extension of time to file compliance items Analyst(s): Va  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Governor Jim Pillen designated Jewel Rodgers of Omaha as Nebraska's new state poet. Her work, along with that from three other finalists, was advanced to the Governor for his review and selection. In her letter of consideration, Rodgers said she hoped to use her role as state poet to expand on her experiences using the spoken word to make poetry accessible and relevant to all Nebraskans.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: * * * ESA protections have secured a future for this terrestrial orchid found in the western United States and Canada * * * DENVER -- The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) is announcing the proposed removal of the Ute ladies'-tresses (Spiranthes diluvialis) from the list of threatened and endangered species due to advancements in recovery for this species under the En  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Jan. 7, 2025 Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the appointment of 36 members to serve on the newly formed Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifier Program Advisory Council, informally referred to as to the Growing Climate Solutions Act Advisory Council. The council will support the Greenhouse Gas Technical Assistance Provider and Third-Party Verifie  more