WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following remarks on Dec. 3, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke at a program commemorating the 30th anniversary of agency's police reform statute: * * * What a great program. I just want to thank all of you for being a part of this really urgent conversation and close with some observations based on what we heard from our speakers today. One, this work is about principles that lie at the heart of our democracy. It more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Black & Veatch, Energeia and Environmental Defense Fund issued a 41-page report on Nov. 6, 2024, entitled "Proactive Grid Investment Assessment: Medium-and Heavy-Duty Vehicle Transportation Electrification." Here are excerpts: * * * About the Contributors Environmental Defense Fund One of the world's leading international nonprofit organizations, Environmental Defense Fund creates transformational solutions for the most serious environmental problems by linking scienc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau issued the following news release: Today, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) took action against student lender Climb Credit and its investors, including 1/0 ("One Zero"), filing a proposed order, which if entered will require the companies to stop making representations in their advertising about the quality of the training programs at their partner schools and graduates' hiring rates and salaries. The CFPB sued Climb  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Columbia University Center on Poverty and Social Policy Population Research Center and Robin Hood issued an 18-page report in November 2024 entitled "Spotlight on Food Assistance from New York City's Pantry System." The report was written by Christopher Wimer, Anastasia Koutavas, Ryan Vinh, Christopher Yera, Sophie Collyer, Yajun Jia and Schuyler Ross. Here are excerpts: * * * KEY FINDINGS Annual statistics show that pantry use remains much more common than it was prio more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Committee for Purchase from People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled has released the following public communication on Nov. 26, 2024, from the Partners for American Industrial Readiness Blind or Significantly Disabled Employers Coalition: * * * In response to Federal Register Notice FR Doc. 2024-07789, the Partners for American Industrial Readiness Blind or Significantly Disabled Employers Coalition (PAIR-BSDEC) appreciate the AbilityOne Commission formalizing the a more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release: DEC. 5, 2024 The U.S. Census Bureau today released the 2020 Census 119th Congressional District Summary File. The file updates tables previously released as part of the 2020 Census Demographic and Housing Characteristics File to reflect the 119th congressional districts and 2024 state legislative districts in effect for the November 2024 elections. The file incorporates congressional district boundary changes repor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, spoke on the Senate floor urging President-elect Trump to follow precedent and ensure every single Senate-confirmed nominee has undergone an FBI background investigation. Durbin has served on the Senate Judiciary Committee for over 20 years and in that time, he has voted on thousands of judicial, U.S. Attorney, U.S. Marsha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Gillibrand applauded the confirmation of Judge Anthony Brindisi to the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York. Senator Gillibrand recommended Judge Brindisi to President Biden earlier this year and he was nominated in July 2024. "I am honored and grateful that the Senate has confirmed Judge Brindisi to serve on the United States District Court for the Northern  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2024: Attorney General Merrick B. Garland today announced the recipients of the Seventh Annual Attorney General's Award for Distinguished Service in Community Policing. This prestigious award recognizes law enforcement officers who demonstrate exceptional dedication to strengthening trust, promoting community engagement, and enhancing public safety. "All 21 of today's awardees have demonstrated wh more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) led members of the New York and Pennsylvania Congressional delegations in sending a letter to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, expressing concern over the cancellation of the Northern Access Pipeline, a proposed $500 million investment in natural gas infrastructure that would've created thousands of good-paying jobs. The letter calls on Governor Hochul to reconsid more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-New York, issued the following news release: (NEW YORK, NY) Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis today released the following statement regarding New York City Public Schools' (NYCPS) new guidelines for parentally-placed students with disabilities to receive federally-mandated accommodations under the Individualized Education Services Program (IESP). Under the new guidelines, families of students with disabilities who did not meet the filing deadli more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Hudson Valley and Capital Region Taxi Companies and Their Owners Plead Guilty to Illegally Overcharging Medicaid Millions in Fees for Transportation Services * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that five individuals and their seven transportation companies have pleaded guilty to stealing more than $4.4 million from New York's Medica more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released police body-worn camera footage that her office obtained as part of its ongoing investigation into the death of Ali Ali, who died on September 18, 2024 following an encounter with members of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Woodbury, Orange County. On September 18, NYSP received information that Mr. Ali was w more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York Office of the Attorney General issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: NEW YORK - The New York Attorney General's Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Luis Morocho, who died on August 8, 2023 following an encounter with an off-duty member of the New York State Police (NYSP) in Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County. On the evening of August 18, an off-duty NYSP Trooper was driving his personal vehicle more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Preschool students in need of special education services are not always getting the help they need or are getting services late, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit of the State Department of Education (SED) found many local school districts maintain waitlists for services because there are not enough providers, more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Department of City Planning Director and City Planning Commission Chair Dan Garodnick today celebrated the passage of "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity," the most pro-housing zoning proposal in New York City history. As the city confronts a generational housing crisis more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today released a new report, "Festive Spending: the Impact of the Holiday Season on NYC Retail," showing holiday season shopping in New York City has fully recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, attracting up to 4.4 million daily visitors, creating 14,000 jobs, and pouring over $500 million into New York City's local economy. This injection of money into local busines more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 6 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * New York City Council Votes in Favor of "City of Yes for Housing Opportunity," Creating 80,000 New Homes Over Next 15 Years, and Investing $5 Billion Towards Critical Infrastructure Updates and Housing * * * New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams and New York City Department of City Planning (DCP) Director and City Pl more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 01-M-1806) on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of the Review of Existing Commission Rules and Regulations Pursuant to State Administrative Procedure Act, Section 207. NOTICE OF PROPOSED CONTINUATION OF RULES Pursuant to Section 207 of the State Administrative Procedure Act, NOTICE is hereby given regarding the Rule Review appended hereto. The rules, adopted in 1999 and 2004, are pr more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 24-E-0415) on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * In the Matter of Timely Interconnection of Distributed Energy Resources. NOTICE SOLICITING COMMENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that any interested person or entity is invited to submit comments responding to the questions attached to this Notice. The attached questions, prepared by Department of Public Service staff, are related to the ongoing review in thi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release: * * * Grades 9-12 Enrollment Increases Since Fall 2019, While Lower Grades Remain Below Pre-COVID-19 Enrollment Peak * * * Prekindergarten through 12th-grade public school enrollment in the 50 states and the District of Columbia reached 49.5 million students for the fall of 2023, according to new data released by the National Center for Education Stati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Progressive Policy Institute issued a 160-page report in July 2024 entitled "Paying for Progress: A Pragmatic Blueprint to Cut Costs, Boost Growth, & Expand American Opportunity." The report was written by Ben Ritz and Laura Duffy. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY OF RECOMMENDATIONS The next administration must confront the consequences that the American people are finally facing from more than two decades of fiscal mismanagement in Washington. Annual deficits in e more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Progressive Policy Institute issued a 49-page report in July 2024 entitled "Teaching Students What It Means to Be an American: It Provides the Key to Preserving Our Liberal Democracy." The report was written by Richard D. Kahlenberg. Here are excerpts: * * * EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Almost 250 years after the nation's founding, there is broad agreement that American liberal democracy is in deep trouble. The leading Republican candidate for president has tried to thwart th more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Ropes and Gray issued a 49-page white paper in November 2024 entitled "State ESG Update and Analysis for Asset Managers and Financial Institutions." The report was written by Joshua A. Lichtenstein, Michael R. Littenberg, Amy D. Roy, Robert A. Skinner, Jason Claman, Jonathan M. Reinstein and Christine Rosenblatt. Here are excerpts: * * * Table of Contents * Part I: Thought Leadership -- The New Battleground in the Fight over ESG's Role in Public Pension Investments The more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Funding Will Support Erie County's Efforts To Collect 1 Million Pounds Of Batteries, Keeping Them Out Of Landfills, Which Risks Community Safety & Pollutes The Environment Instead Recycling Them Into New Rechargeable Batteries Schumer, Gillibrand, Kennedy: Our Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law Is Helping Power A Cleaner Future For Erie County U.S. Senate Majority Leader Ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Dec. 4, 2024, by Maltese Prime Minister Robert Abela ahead of their meeting: * * * PRIME MINISTER ABELA: So Secretary Blinken, first of all, thank you for being here. It is indeed a great pleasure to welcome you to Malta. Your visit here reflects the enduring and robust ties between our two nations, rooted in shared values and mutual respect, and the respect also that we have for fundamental human rights. Under th more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Funding Supports Five Projects Across Upstate To Provide Valuable Skills to 2,100 Trainees for More Than 30 Business Partners To Date, More Than $60 Million Awarded To Train Nearly 15,000 New Yorkers * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the New York State Office of Strategic Workforce Development has awarded more than $15.5 million in additional grants to support five p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) spoke on the Senate floor about the urgent need to pass the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). In the speech, Sen. Tuberville highlighted key conservative wins in the NDAA, including slashing funding for gender transition surgeries and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in the military. Sen. Tuberville emphasized the ne more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Transportation Command issued the following news release: SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- U.S. Transportation Command's (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO), in coordination with the military services and U.S. Coast Guard, has authorized 20 additional installations to begin ordering Global Household Goods (GHC) shipments. Two of the installations began in mid-November with the additional 18 beginning in December. N more PR