LONDON, England, Oct. 9 [Category: Transportation] -- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders posted the following news: * * * Both home and overseas growth are critical for UK Automotive * The UK automotive sector's potential to deliver regional and national growth hinges upon the ability to trade successfully - here in Britain and, as an export-led sector, in international markets where British-built products represent engineering excellence. SMMT has been working for many years to   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Comment of the Cicero Institute on HUD's Notice of Research Justifying Additional Incentives for Certain Activities to Reduce Homelessness Docket No. FR-6628-N-01 | Regulations.gov Docket HUD-2026-1453 | 91 FR 57901 (September 11, 2026) Submitted to: Regulations Division, Office of General Counsel, U.S. Department of Hous  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Oct. 8 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Seeks Court Approval for Settlement With Ascend, Citron, and Mayne Pharma Over Conspiracy to Inflate Generic Drug Prices * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 45 states and territories seeking court approval of three settlements with Ascend Laboratories, Citron Pharma and Mayne Pharma to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturers engaged  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Gov. McMaster Announces Approval of Federal Cost Share Adjustment for Hurricane Helene * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Governor Henry McMaster today announced that President Donald J. Trump has approved South Carolina's request to increase the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) federal cost share for Public Assistance following Hurricane Helene from 75% to 90%. "South Carolina has worked  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Oct. 9 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Walashek Industrial & Marine Expansion in Norfolk * Maritime Repair & Maintenance Firm to Create 40 Jobs in Virginia RICHMOND, VA -- Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced Walashek Industrial & Marine, Inc. -- a leading provider of maritime boiler repair and maintenance for military and civilian vessels -- will expand its operations in Norfolk, creat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees posted the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 3 Tennessee Candidates Ahead of Nov. 3 Election * Join the 150,000 AFGE members who have already made the switch to E-Dues. Contact: Tim Kauffman 202-374-6491 tim.kauffman@afge.org RIVERDALE, Ga. -- The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of three candidates running for off  more

NEW YORK, Oct. 10 -- The United Nations posted the following news: * * * Livestreaming US execution would breach prohibition of torture, UN rights office warns 9 October 2026 The UN human rights office (OHCHR) on Friday warned that livestreaming a planned execution by firing squad in the United States would amount to a public execution and breach the absolute prohibition on torture. The statement came after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth vowed to publicly execute Nidal Malik Hasan, who w  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Oct. 8 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Obatala Sciences selects Charleston County for first East Coast operation * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Obatala Sciences (Obatala), a biotechnology company, today announced it selects Charleston County for its first East Coast operation. The company's $656,000 investment will create 46 new jobs and training opportunities in biotechnology and related fields. Based in New Orleans, Obatala devel  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. The Community Reinvestment Act Inspires Investments with Impact By: Bernie Mazyck, President & CEO of The South Carolina Association for Community Economic Development (SCACED) The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) recently proposed a rule to significantl  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senate passes three of Sen. Tim Scott's bills to strengthen taxpayer protections * WASHINGTON -- Three bills introduced by U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) unanimously passed the Senate as part of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, legislation aimed at modernizing IRS technology, strengthening customer service standards, and protecting taxpayer rights in disputes. Sen. Scott's provisio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following alert: * * * USCIS Opens Asylum Office in Charlotte * U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is opening an asylum office in Charlotte, North Carolina. Beginning Oct. 13, 2026, aliens residing in North Carolina or South Carolina who have filed or are filing for asylum will fall under the jurisdiction of the new Charlotte Asylum Office and may be scheduled to app  more