DENVER, Colorado, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Education Association issued the following news release: NEA is celebrating Black History Month by highlighting books written by Black authors that inspire students to explore their dreams and passions. These books showcase stories of resilience, creativity, and achievement, offering students relatable role models and empowering narratives. By connecting students with these powerful works, NEA encourages them to embrace their unique interests a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * Name of Product: NQDTPBOR Multi-Purpose Helmets Hazard: The helmets do not comply with the positional stability, impact, labeling and certification requirements of the mandatory federal safety regulation for bicycle helmets. The helmets can fail to protect the wearer in the event of a crash, posing a risk of head injury. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: January 23, 2025 Units:  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Today, U.S. Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Brad Schneider, Jared Huffman, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Yassamin Ansari, Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Energy and Minerals Subcommittee, were joined by more than 120 House Democrats  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * Today, Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on the Trump Administration's decision to rescind the civil rights era ban on discrimination in federal hiring and dismantle Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) initiatives at the State  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee released the following written testimony by Mika J. Cross, a workplace transformation strategist, from a Jan. 15, 2025, hearing entitled "The Stay-at-Home Federal Workforce: Another Biden-Harris Legacy": * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Connolly, and distinguished members of this Committee, thank you for the opportunity to submit a statement for the record to support this hearing. As a workplace expert with over two  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: The Justice Department announced today that KBWB Operations LLC, which did business as Atrium Health and Senior Living (KBWB-Atrium), and former Chief Executive Officer and Managing Member Kevin Breslin of KBWB-Atrium, both pleaded guilty to one count of health care fraud and one count of tax conspiracy related to the operation of numerous skilled nursing facilities. "Americans rely on ski  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * Note: View the settlement here (https://www.justice.gov/opa/media/1386456/dl). * * * Pharmaceutical company Pfizer Inc. (Pfizer), on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (Biohaven), has agreed to pay $59,746,277 to resolve allegations that, prior to Pfizer's acquisition of the company, Biohaven knowingly caused the submission of false c  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * Federally Funded Project Includes Two New Elevators for ADA Accessibility, Two New Stairways, and State of Good Repair Work * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) today announced the completion of two new elevators, making the Woodhaven Blvd J Z station fully accessible. In addition to the new elevators and two new staircases, crews upgraded p  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the expansion of the Suffolk Crime Analysis Center, one of 11 in the nationally recognized, one-of-a-kind network funded and supported by the State Division of Criminal Justice Services in partnership with local law enforcement agencies statewide. New York State invested nearly $1 million to triple the center's size and double the number of profes  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Labor issued the following news release on Jan. 23, 2025: * * * Unemployment Rate Held Steady for Fifth Consecutive Month * * * According to preliminary seasonally adjusted figures released today by the New York State Department of Labor, the number of private sector jobs in New York State increased over the month by 7,200, or 0.1%, to 8,411,900 in December 2024. The number of private sector jobs in the U.S. increased by   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * Part of Adams Administration's Continued Efforts to Enact Policies to Support Vital Nonprofit Sector * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the issuance of Executive Order 47 instructing agencies that provide oversight to or directly engage in substantial contracting activities or funding arrangements with nonprofits to designate a chief nonprofit officer to report to the Mayo  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation to clarify the definitions of "ICAP Market Peak Hour" and "ICAP Market Peak Load Forecast" used in its electric service rates. The amendments introduce these definitions to ensure clarity and consistency in how Central Hudson calculates and applies peak hour information within its tariff provisions. The "ICAP Market Peak Hour" is def  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved a change to the Champlain Hudson Power Express Project, a high-voltage transmission line that will deliver hydropower from Canada to New York City. The approved change involves modifying the construction method for a segment of the project in the Towns of New Scotland and Bethlehem. Instead of an open-cut trench, the company will use horizontal directional drilling (HDD) to install the cable under a s  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) to clarify the definition of "peak hour" used in its electric service rates. The amendments introduce the term "ICAP Market Peak Hour" and define it as the non-holiday weekday hour in July or August with the highest electricity demand in the New York Control Area, as determined by the New York Independent System Oper  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by National Grid to clarify the definition of "peak hour" used in its electric service rates. The amendments introduce the term "ICAP Market Peak Hour" and define it as the non-holiday weekday hour in July or August with the highest electricity demand in the New York Control Area, as determined by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). This clarification will improv  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has approved tariff amendments filed by Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) to clarify the definition of "peak hour" used in its electric service rates. The amendments introduce the term "ICAP Market Peak Hour" and define it as the non-holiday weekday hour in July or August with the highest electricity demand in the New York Control Area, as determined by the New York Independent System Operator (NYISO). Th  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission (NYPSC) has denied a request by Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) to modify its 2024 Earnings Adjustment Mechanism (EAM) for its Commercial Managed Charging Program (CMCP). The CMCP incentivizes Con Edison to encourage electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge their vehicles during off-peak hours to reduce strain on the electricity grid. The EAM, approved in 2023, sets targets and provides financial   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * HERO Holds Integral Role Under New York's Current 1115 Waiver to Better Integrate Medicaid Services for all New Yorkers United Hospital Fund (UHF) to Lead Coordination of HERO Activities to Bridge Social Services and Health Care Delivery * * * The New York State Department of Health today announced the launch of the state's Health Equity Regional Organization (HERO)  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 25 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * More Than 12,000 Consumers Have Either Started or Completed the Registration Process Registration Will Continue to Accelerate Significantly; Department Remains on Track to Meet April 1 Goal * * * The New York State Department of Health today announced the latest progress made on the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) transition to a new statewide   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 25 -- The William J. Clinton Foundation issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: * * * The CGI 2025 Annual Meeting to be held September 24-25 in New York City. More information can be found at: https://clintonglobal.org/2025. * * * Today, President Clinton, Secretary Clinton, and Chelsea Clinton kicked off the 20th anniversary of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI), calling leaders from business, government, and civil society together for a meeting this year focuse  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. April McClain Delaney, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman April McClain Delaney released the following statement on voting for S. 5: "I have heard from an overwhelming number of Marylanders in the 6th District concerned about our current, overburdened immigration system and our communities' safety. S. 5, the Laken Riley Act, is not perfect-and in ways overarching-but I remain committed to working with my colleagues to clarify the ill  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Morrison is the first and only pro-choice OB-GYN in Congress * * * Today, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) delivered remarks at the U.S. Capitol recognizing what would have been the 52nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade. Representative Morrison marked the anniversary by calling out the nation's maternal health care crisis and committing to always fight for the right to health care. "Vo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, and Lois Frankel, Ranking Member of the House National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs (NSRP) Appropriations Subcommittee, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressing concern over the damage and loss of life that President Trum  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyoming, issued the following news release on Jan. 24, 2025: U.S. Senator John Barrasso (R-Wyo.), Senate Majority Whip, today spoke on the Senate floor about the Democrat obstruction of President Donald J. Trump's well-qualified nominees. Sen. Barrasso's remarks as prepared: "A few days ago, I saw Senator Schumer of New York come to this floor and pledge to cooperate with Republicans on nominees who he said were highly-qualified and bipartisan. "I  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 24 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, a resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a Jan. 16, 2025, hearing entitled "Remain in Mexico": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee, thank you for inviting me here today to discuss the Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP), better known as "Remain in Mexico". * * * Congress' Plenary  more