PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's FAFSA Peer Coaching model gains national attention for boosting college access ABOR's innovative initiative yields significant increase in FAFSA completion rates, paving the way for more students to pursue higher education. Arizona is leading the way in an innovative peer-to-peer coaching model increasing Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) completions, a critical first   more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Feb. 13 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 12, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Midwest Region - January 2025": * * * Regional prices were up 0.6 percent in January, up 3.4 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the Midwest Region advanced 0.6 percent in January, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics re  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs HB 1034 and Four Other Bills into Law PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed HB 1034, which makes an appropriation for costs related to the suppression of wildfires impacting the state and to declare an emergency. The Governor also signed the following four bills into law: * SB 17 clarifies when a political committee must file certain ca  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Signs Open Meeting Laws Bill PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden signed SB 74, which requires the publication and review of an explanation of the open meeting laws of this state. "This bill will help ensure our public servants are educated about their important duties of service on public boards, commissions, or councils. I will continue to set an   more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * Gov. Rhoden Unveils Plan to Address Property Tax Burden PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden announced his plan to address the property tax burden on owner-occupied property in South Dakota: SB 216A. He made the announcement at his weekly legislative press conference, and he was joined by the ten members of the property tax working group from both the South Dako  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 13 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Murphy, DEP Commissioner LaTourette Announce Actions to Help Prevent Wildfire Spread Across New Jersey NJ Wildfire SMART Emphasizes Fire Safety and Prevention BURLINGTON COUNTY - Governor Murphy and Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette today announced a series of actions that emphasize the importance of wildfire safety, mitigation, awareness, resp  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 14 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news on Feb. 13, 2025: * * * AG Sunday Urges U.S. Senate to Pass HALT Fentanyl Act that Closes the 'Copycat Fentanyl' Loophole and Saves Lives HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday joined a multi-state coalition in a letter to the U.S. Senate asking for passage of the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will close a "copycat fentanyl" loophole and allow for more aggressive prosecution of trafficke  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 14 -- The South Dakota Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * SDDOT Reminders about Upcoming 2025 Spring Load Restrictions Under the authority of SDCL 32-22-24, Highway Maintaining Authorities may restrict loads anytime between February 15 to April 30 to protect their highways from break-up during the spring thaw. "To prevent roadway damage and preserve our critical infrastructure, it can become necessary to temporarily restrict load  more