WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Jan. 13, 2025, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke honoring the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.  Clarke also issued his farewell remarks to the department. * * * As Prepared for Delivery Thank you for that kind introduction. It is a profound honor to be with you today reflecting on the enduring legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a great American whose vision, courage and commitment to justice  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, Jan. 15 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: Governor Ned Lamont today announced that 14 veterans have been selected as part of the 20th class of honorees for induction into the Connecticut Veterans Hall of Fame, the state's official tribute recognizing former members of the United States Armed Forces who are from Connecticut and have continued making significant impacts in their communities after leaving military service.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- AT&T Louisiana, an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed a notification with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regarding its plan to retire copper lines in multiple locations across the state. This move is part of AT&T's ongoing efforts to upgrade its network infrastructure and transition customers to newer technologies like fiber optics. However, it's important to note that this retirement only affects copper lines that are not currently being used   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 15 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Funds Will Help Families Dealing with Chronic Poverty * * * RUSTON, LOUISIANA, The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), Origin Bank and Century Next Bank awarded $60,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) funding to Zion Traveler Community Development Corporation (Zion CDC) to assist the nonprofit with expenses including ren  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 15 -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Jan. 14, 2025: * * * Reports Cover Incidents in California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas * * * Today, the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) announced that it is launching a new initiative to give the public more details about the serious chemical in  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed into good-paying jobs. This marks an expansion of the Good Jobs Chal  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: New awards expand program that has trained and placed more than 12,000 American workers into good jobs  U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding $25 million in Good Jobs Challenge program funding to eight grantees to support high-quality, locally-led workforce training programs that create a pathway for workers to be placed   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Jan. 15 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other states. The department's Health Systems Quality Assurance Division works with boards, commissions an  more