MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 12 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on Aug. 11, 2025: * * * Secretary of State Wes Allen Launches the Alabama Combats Trafficking Program Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, has partnered with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency to launch Alabama Combats Trafficking (ACT), a program designed to engage Alabama businesses in the nationwide fight against human trafficking. Alabama businesses can sign up to participate in this program by c  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Convenience Store Management Company Settles EEOC Disability Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation Case * Sarafina Network settles ADA case charging that convenience store worker with multiple disabilities was harassed and then subjected to retaliatory discharge BIRMINGHAM, Ala. - Sarafina Network, LLC, a management company for gas station convenience stores based in Alabama, w  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * Expansion of the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center Technical Assistance Program * The National Council on Aging, (link is external) in partnership with ACL, has announced the next round of states and territories selected to participate in the Direct Care Workforce Strategies Center's Technical Assistance Program. Eighteen teams will receive tail  more

NEW YORK, Aug. 11 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news: * * * Transcript: Mayor Adams Delivers Remarks at Flag-Raising Ceremony for Dominican Republic * August 11, 2025 Deputy Mayor Ana Almanzar, Strategic Initiatives: ?Como estan? Este clima me acuerda a mi de Republica Dominicana, calientito y con un poquito de humedad pero muy feliz de estar aca. Quiero agradecer la presencia del consul general de la Republica Dominicana, nuestro amigo Jesus "Chu" Vasquez. Tambien  more