WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: * * * Acting Chairman Pham Announces CFTC Leadership Changes # Release Number 9037-25 # January 22, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced CFTC leadership changes: "I'm pleased to announce CFTC leadership changes with the beginning of the new Administration, and I want to recognize and thank former Chair  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Commodity Futures Trading Commission Acting Chairman Caroline D. Pham today announced CFTC leadership changes: "I'm pleased to announce CFTC leadership changes with the beginning of the new Administration, and I want to recognize and thank former Chairman Behnam and his staff, as well as Steve Adamske, Director, Office of Public Affairs; Clark Hutchison, Director, Division of Cle  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Celebrates Bill Signing Expanding Hate Crimes Legislation LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today issued the following statement praising Governor Gretchen Whitmer on the signing of House Bills 5400-5401, sponsored by state Representatives Noah Arbit and Kristian Grant. "Our state's previous hate crime laws were inadequate to deter and properly prosecute those  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Shares Tips to Help Protect Residents from Scams During Extreme Cold LANSING - As extreme cold sweeps across the state, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is reminding residents of important tips to avoid additional hardships. If your home or property is damaged from frigid temperatures, such as a pipe burst or broken furnace, Nessel urges residents to research contractors  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Jan. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Continues Defense of Commonsense Restrictions on Large-Capacity Magazines and Assault Weapons OAKLAND -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of New Jersey's restrictions on large-capacity magazines (LCMs) and assault weapons in Association of New Jersey Rifle & Pistol Clu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 21, 2025 ARMY Hospital Housekeeping System LLC, Dripping Springs, Texas, was awarded a $939,999,000 firm-fixed-price contract for specialized medical facilities operation and maintenance services. Bids were solicited via the internet with 17 received. Work locations and funding will be determined with each order, with an estimated completion date of June 25, 2031. U.S. Army Corps of Eng  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 21, 2025: Today, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced staff appointments to the Office of the Chairman and to the FCC. Chairman Carr issued the following statement regarding these appointments: "I am honored that this talented team has agreed to join me in leading the FCC and ensuring that we deliver great results for the American people. They bring a broad range of legal and policy expertise  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Expanding Reproductive Freedom, Reducing Barriers to Affording Contraception and Care in Michigan January 21, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed 16 bills that will expand reproductive freedom in Michigan, including a bill that allows pharmacists to directly prescribe and dispense contraceptives to pati  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bills to Protect Students, Increase School Safety January 22, 2025 Contact: press@michigan.gov Additionally, the governor issued an executive order to bolster new school safety commission LANSING, Mich. - Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed 19 commonsense, bipartisan bills to make Michigan schools, homes, and communities safer. The governor also signed an   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Jan. 22 (TNSres) -- The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Platform will feature extensive data on violent deaths and firearm injuries, which can help shape prevention and intervention strategies * * * The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has launched a new dashboard detailing information about all violent deaths and firearm-related injuries in the state. The new dashboard is presented in two parts: Illinois Firearm Injury   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2025: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 17 states filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit defending a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule establishing the first nationwide drinking water standards for certain per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) chemicals, also known as "forever chemicals," under the Safe Drinking   more