WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force's Edwards Air Force Base issued the following news: By Whitney Wetsig, Air Force Research Laboratory An Air Force Research Laboratory-developed physiological monitoring system for pilots completed a series of F-16 flight tests March 4-17, 2024, at the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School, or TPS, at Edwards Air Force Base, California. The 422d Test and Evaluation Squadron also completed flight tests on the system in January and February 20 more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to seek options to help transform the company's rail fleet with zero-emissions technology. This important step marks progress towards the company's long-range goal of eliminating emissions used to power Amtrak's trains, which already provide one of the most sustainable modes of travel for many trips. "Finding the cleanest technologies more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news release: Amtrak customers can enjoy a more accessible and comfortable experience at the Green River and Helper, Utah stations following the completion of $5 million in upgrades. Amtrak's California Zephyr stops twice daily at each station while traveling between Chicago and Emeryville, California. "With construction, renovation, repair, and upgrade projects at stations across the country, sta more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, April 17 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Arizona State Representative David Cook, Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan today expressing strong opposition to a proposed waiver that would enable the California Air Resources Board (CARB) to mandate zero-emission standards for railroad locomotives starting in 2030. In his letter, more PR

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Beale Air Force Base (9th Reconnaissance Wing) issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Samuel Burns, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs In ancient times, blacksmiths morphed metal to create the tools and weapons that won wars. Today, Aircraft Structural Maintenance (ASM) Airmen continue that tradition by forging strength in the modern skies. The 9th Maintenance Squadron (MXS) ASM shop is responsible for ensuring the structu more PR

EDWARDS AFB, California, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force's Edwards Air Force Base issued the following news: President Joe Biden on Monday nominated Col. Douglas Wickert, commander of the 412th Test Wing at Edwards Air Force Base and Air Force Operating Location Plant 42 for promotion to brigadier general. Wickert leads a wing of nearly 10,000 airmen, Air Force civilians and contractors in testing and evaluating advanced aerospace systems that represent the nation's near-future air warfare capa more PR

LARKSPUR, California, April 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: California took significant new climate action with another partner today: Norway. Governor Gavin Newsom welcomed a delegation from Norway led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Haakon. Following a stop at San Quentin focused on criminal justice reform, the California and Norway delegations visited the Larkspur Ferry Terminal - home to one of the world's first clean hydrogen  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Thanks to continued economic growth and strong performances in a variety of industry sectors, California has again ranked as the 5th largest economy in the world. WHAT GOVERNOR NEWSOM SAID: "California continues to punch above its weight, overperforming all but a handful of the largest countries in the world. And with our unparalleled combination of innovation, higher educa more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following decision (Agenda ID No. 22439) on April 15, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA In the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company (U60W) to Modify the Scope of its PFAS Memorandum Account to Include Capital Costs and Provide for Periodic Rate Base Adjustments. DECISION DISMISSING WITHOUT PREJUDICE CALIFORNIA WATER SERVICE COMPANY more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following final resolution (No. SX-158) on April 16, 2024: * * * Resolution Authorizing The Union Pacific Railroad Company And BNSF Railway Company To Update Maintenance Costs Of Automatic Grade Crossing Warning Devices For Calendar Year 2023 Summary Public Utilities Code Section 1202.2 requires the California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) to apportion the maintenance costs of automatic gr more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following order correcting error (Case No. 24-04-005) on April 16, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Order Instituting Rulemaking Regarding Building Decarbonization. ORDER CORRECTING ERROR It has come to our attention that Decision (D.) 23-02-005 contains clerical errors. California Public Utilities Commission (Commission) Resolution A-4661 and Rule 16.5  more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 11 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. SX-157): * * * Resolution Granting Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority A Deviation From Section 9.5 Of General Order 75-D, And Permission To Remove Bells From The Four Vehicular Warning Device Assemblies And Add Bells To The Four Pedestrian Warning Device Assemblies At The Arbor Vitae Street Grade Crossing In The City Of Los Angeles, County Of Los An more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.19-11-019) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Intervenor Compensation to Agricultural Energy Consumers Association Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company to Revise its Electric Marginal Costs, Revenue Allocation and Rate Design. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards Agricultural Energy Consumers Association (AECA) $110,119.84 for substantial contribution to Decision 21-1 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17789) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * AT&T California's Corrective Action Plan as Proposed in Advice Letter 49420, Advice Letter 49420A, and Advice Letter 49420B for Failing to Meet the Conditions Set Forth in Resolution T-17769 PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies AT&T's Correction Action Plan and refers the matter to the Consumer Protection Enforcement Division to take  more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.09-11-014) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * California Choice Energy Authority's Petition for Modification Order Instituting Rulemaking to Examine the Commission's Post-2008 Energy Efficiency Policies, Programs, Evaluation, Measurement, and Verification, and Related Issues. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the Petition for Modification of Decision 14-01-033 filed by Califo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-09-002) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * In the Matter of the Application of California Water Service Company to Modify the Scope of its PFAS Memorandum Account to Include Capital Costs and Provide for Periodic Rate Base Adjustments. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Dismisses, without prejudice, the request of California Water Service Company to modify the scope of its Polyfluo more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.13-03-008) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Intervenor Compensation to Center for Accessible Technology Order Instituting Rulemaking to Add Speech Generating Devices to the Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards Center for Accessible Technology (CforAT) $86,710.50 for substantial contribution to Decision 23-02-022. That Decision revi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.17-01-023) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Joint Application of Horizon West Transmission, LLC formerly known as Nextra Energy Transmission West, LLC, and Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Permits to Construct the Estrella Substation and Paso Robles Reinforcement Project. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants the joint application of Horizon West Transmission, LLC and Pacifi more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-09-007) for April 18, 2204, in Sacramento: * * * Application of MIP VI Trainer, L.P. and Pavlov Media Inc. for Authority Permitting MIP VI Trainer, L.P. to acquire indirect control of Campus Communications Group Inc. PROPOSED OUTCOME * Grants authority for the transfer of indirect control of Campus Communications Group, Inc. to MIP VI Trainer, L.P. and grants request for e more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-04-001) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of O2 Fiber, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to provide full facilities-based and resold competitive local exchange and interexchange services. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves O2 Fiber's application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Full Facilities-Based and R more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-05-002, A.22-05-003, A. 22-05-004) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company for Approval of its Demand Response Programs, Pilots and Budgets for Program Years 2023 2027. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Sunsets the Demand Response Auction Mechanism Pilot Programs of Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Southern California Edison Company, and more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5314) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Pacific Gas and Electric Company's Transportation Electrification Advisory Services Program Pursuant to Decision 21-07-028 PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves funding for the technical assistance advisory service program, Transportation Electrification Advisory Services (TEAS), with modifications to ensure that the program is reason more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-09-018) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of Pacific Gas and Electric Company and Pacific Generation LLC for Approval to Transfer Certain Generation Assets, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, for Authorization to File Tariffs and to Issue Debt, and for Related Determinations. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Denies the application of Pacific Gas a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-06-017) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of PacifiCorp for Authority to Establish the Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants PacifiCorp authority to establish a Wildfire Expense Memorandum Account. * Closes the proceeding. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS: * There are no safety considerations associated with this decision. ESTIMATED CO more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.22-11-019) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of Southwest Gas Corporation for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Extend Its Service Area in Unincorporated Area of San Bernardino County, California to Provide Natural Gas Service to the National Training Center at Fort Irwin. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants a Certificate of Public Convenience and more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res T-17815) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Two Telephone Corporations to Comply with Commission-Mandated Annual Reporting Requirements and/or Performance Bond Requirements PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Within thirty (30) calendar days from the effective date of this Resolution, carriers will (1) pay the citation penalty including late payment fee and (2) file all outstanding a more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.18-07-005) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Intervenor Compensation to Utility Consumers' Action Network Order Instituting Rulemaking to Consider New Approaches to Disconnections and Reconnections to Improve Energy Access and Contain Costs. PROPOSED OUTCOME * Awards Utility Consumers' Action Network (UCAN) $42,911.25 for substantial contribution to Decision 23 08 049 more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (R.18-07-005) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Intervenor Compensation to The Utility Reform Network Order Instituting Rulemaking to Consider New Approaches to Disconnections and Reconnections to Improve Energy Access and Contain Costs. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Awards The Utility Reform Network (TURN) $29,628.75 for substantial contribution to Decision (D.)23-08-049. That De more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 16 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (A.23-08-015) for April 18, 2024, in Sacramento: * * * Application of Wi-Fiber of Northern California, LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Provide Full Facilities-Based and Resold Competitive Local Exchange and NonDominant Interexchange Service. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Grants Wi-Fiber of Northern California, LLC a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necess more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release: The United States has recovered $2,020,000 in a lawsuit it brought on behalf of the Department of the Navy for damages incurred as a result of a May 30, 2020, aircraft collision at Brown Field Municipal Airport in San Diego. In 2023, the United States brought a lawsuit against defendants Christopher Sanders, Tac Air Ops, LLC, Tac Air California, Inc., Ka more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, April 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release: Cambridge International Systems, Inc., a defense contractor headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, pleaded guilty in federal court today, admitting that it participated in a bribery scheme with the company's former Executive Vice President Russell Thurston, and former Naval Information Warfare Center employee James Soriano, among others. According to Camb more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following executive director's order of dismissal (Case No. 24-04-004) on April 16, 2024: * * * BEFORE THE PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA Jeff Szeneri, Complainant, vs. Southern California Edison Company (U338E), Defendant. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S ORDER OF DISMISSAL On March 15, 2024, Jeff Szeneri (Complainant) and Southern California Edison Company (Defendant) filed a Joint Mo more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: Chemists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory have invented a more efficient way to extract lithium from waste liquids leached from mining sites, oil fields and used batteries. They demonstrated that a common mineral can adsorb at least five times more lithium than can be collected using previously developed adsorbent materials. "It's a low- more PR

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 17 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General William Tong announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement strengthens and streamlines how the Office of the Attorney General and DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer more PR

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today announced the entry of a consent order in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of California imposing restitution and a civil monetary penalty against d/b/a/ and The order requires the defendants to pay $4.5 million in restitution to victims of the fraud and a $4.5 million civil monetary penalty. Today's order follows a pri more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, April 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, a federal district bank, issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: The Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (FHLBank San Francisco) today announced a $13 million commitment to its 2024 WISH matching grant program to provide funding for downpayment assistance to lower-income families and individuals. The WISH Program (http://www.fhlbsf.com/community-programs/grant-programs/wish?category=overview) is more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida issued the following news release: United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces that Jevonn Clayton (48, Auburndale), Venus Lott (45, Bartow), and Richardson Sid (40, Winter Haven) have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. All three defendants face a maximum penalty of life in federal prison. Sentencing hearings have not yet been scheduled. Acc more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, April 17 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Lopez today joined a group of 19 attorneys general defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act--a key protection against racial discrimination in elections--against radical challenges raised in a Georgia redistricting lawsuit. In an amicus brief filed in Pendergrass v. Secretary of State of Georgia and two other consolidated cases, the attorneys general arg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, with 17 attorneys general, announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines the process for the attorneys general and the DOT to work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation cons more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today joined a coalition of 19 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act against radical challenges raised in a Georgia redistricting lawsuit. In their amicus brief (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/ff0a8e4e48/23-13914_13916_13921--Brief%20for%20DC%20NY%20et%20al%20as%20Amici%20Curiae%20for%20Pls-Ap more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 17 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Kwame Raoul today filed a lawsuit (https://ilag-dev.dotcms.cloud/dA/2284e469-b63d-4f83-bfd9-997c61b368db/fileAsset/2024.4.16%20-%20MV%20Realty%20-%20Complaint%20(File%20Stamped).pdf) against MV Realty PBC, LLC and MV Realty of Illinois, LLC, as well as corporate managers Amanda Zachman, Antony Mitchell and David Manchester, for allegedly tricking financially more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, April 16 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. D083310) on April 15, 2024: * * * Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division One, State of California THE PEOPLE, Plaintiff and Respondent, v. MANUEL DEJESUS FLORES, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from a judgment of the Superior Court of Riverside, Matthew C. Perantoni, Judge. Affirmed in part; reversed in part, and remanded with directions. Mark A. Hart, under appointment by  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3098): * * * In Re: 23andMe, Inc., Customer Data Security Breach Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Defendants 23andMe, Inc., 23andMe Pharmacy Holdings, Inc., and 23andMe Holding Co. (together, 23andMe) move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Northern District of California. The litigation consists of 31 actions pending in three districts, as listed  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3103): * * * In Re: Aflibercept Patent Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Common plaintiff Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., moves under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Northern District of West Virginia. The litigation consists of six actions, as listed on Schedule A. One action is pending in the Central District of California and five in the Northern D more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3101): * * * IN RE: Baby Food Marketing, Sales Practices and Products Liability Litigation (No. II) TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel:* Plaintiffs in four actions/1 move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the District of Nevada, the Northern District of California, the Central District of California, or the Eastern District of Louisiana. This litigation consists of more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3102): * * * In Re: The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Tithing Litigation TRANSFER ORDER Before the Panel: Plaintiff in the Southern District of Illinois Long action moves under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Central District of California. The litigation consists of four actions pending in four districts, as listed on Schedule A. Since the filing  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3105): * * * In Re: College Athlete Compensation Antitrust Litigation ORDER DENYING TRANSFER Before the Panel:* Plaintiffs in the Northern District of California Carter action move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Northern District of California. This litigation consists of two actions, one pending in the District of Colorado and one pending in the Northern more PR

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation issued the following order (MDL No. 3104): * * * In Re: Hotel Industry Sex Trafficking Litigation (No. II) ORDER DENYING TRANSFER Before the Panel:* Plaintiffs in 33 actions pending in five districts move under 28 U.S.C. Sec. 1407 to centralize this litigation in the Southern District of Ohio. This litigation consists of 52 actions pending in twelve districts, as listed on Schedule A./1 Since the filing of the motion for  more PR

LANSING, Michigan, April 17 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents. The agreement streamlines how the Attorney General and DOT will work together to review consumer complaints and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protection requirements more PR

BILLINGS, Montana, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Montana issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: A California man indicted as part of large drug conspiracy that had ties to the Sinaloa Cartel and brought methamphetamine and other drugs to Butte for redistribution admitted to a trafficking crime on Monday after law enforcement seized more than 12 pounds of meth from his vehicle, U.S. Attorney Jesse Laslovich said. The defendant, Raymond Perez Ramos more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 17 -- North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: Attorney General Josh Stein announced a new partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to review and resolve consumer complaints against airlines and ticket agents and identify violations of federal aviation consumer protections. "Too often, air travel is a headache. This partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation authorizes my office to b more PR

NEW YORK, April 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on April 16, 2024: New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 19 attorneys general defending Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965--a key protection against racial discrimination in elections--against challenges raised in a Georgia redistricting lawsuit. In an amicus brief filed in Pendergrass v. Secretary of State of Georgia and two other consolidated cases (https://ag. more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 16 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report in April 2024 entitled "New York's Balance of Payments in the Federal Budget - Federal Fiscal Year 2022." * * * Here are excerpts: Executive Summary The budget of the United States government plays a major role in the finances of New York State and its local governments, as well as in the daily lives of New Yorkers. Federal spending provides Social Security income, Medicare and Me more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: PORT HUENEME, Calif. - Two employees who advocate for those with disabilities at Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) in California have earned national honors for promoting disability awareness and inclusion. Steven Cosgrove and Wendy Dasgupta are the first NSWC PHD personnel to win Disability Matters Awards, which recognize organizations and individuals for supporting more PR

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: An international team of scientists found a way to improve battery design that could produce safer, more powerful lithium batteries. The team used quasi-elastic neutron scattering at Oak Ridge National Laboratory to set the first benchmark, one-nanosecond, or one billionth of a second, for a mixture of lithium salt and an organic polymer electrolyte. "It all come more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Millions of tons of small pieces of plastic are finding their way into the world's waters, and then into human beings. The plastics are often eaten by fish and shellfish and then passed to humans when they consume seafood. These plastic particles and other marine-related problems, such as algal blooms, are affecting the health of both waterways and people. To address these problems, the U.S. Nat more PR

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The White House issued the following news release on April 15, 2024: Today, the President and First Lady released their 2023 federal income tax return. After restoring the bipartisan tradition of sharing presidential tax returns with the public, President Biden has now shared a total of 26 years of tax returns with the country. Once again demonstrating his commitment to being transparent with the American people, President Biden has released the most tax returns of any c more PR

MCALLEN, Texas, April 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: Three men have been sentenced for their roles in a scheme to traffic and "cook" custom meth orders in the McAllen area, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alfredo Duarte, 32, Fullerton, California, and Mexican citizens Abraham Pena-Quintero, 39, and Francisco Hernandez-Madrid, 49, each pleaded guilty April 24, 2023. Chief U.S. District Judge Randy Crane ha more PR

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce issued the following news release: U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced today additional members of the executive leadership team of the U.S. AI Safety Institute (AISI), which is housed at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Raimondo named Paul Christiano as Head of AI Safety, Adam Russell as Chief Vision Officer, Mara Campbell as Acting Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff, Rob Reich as Senior Ad more PR

LAS VEGAS, Nevada, April 17 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on April 15, 2024, at a reproductive freedoms organizing event at Bottega Exchange: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Can we hear it for Joi? (Applause.) Hi, everyone. Please have a seat. Have a seat. Joi, you are -- and I -- and I got to meet that baby girl of yours. Oh, my god, she's precious. To you and your husband and to your family, I thank you for your courage and your willingness to share your story. A more PR