WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from 23 attorneys general: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel A. Cardona, Ph.D. Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 CC: Linda McMahon, Nominee for Secretary of Education Re: Comment by States of Missouri, Kansas, and 21 other States on Student Debt Relief for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the Center for Responsible Lending: * * * To: The Honorable Dr. Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Building 400 Maryland Avenue SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Docket ID Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0123, Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans), the Federal Fam more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from the New Civil Liberties Alliance: * * * To: Miguel Cardona, Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave., SW Washington, DC 20202 Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, Student Debt Relief Based on Hardship for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direct Loans), the Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program, the Federal Perkins Lo more ST

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 11 -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: A new federal law took effect in 2024 that requires many new and existing businesses to report their ownership information to the federal government. As mandated by the Corporate Transparency Act passed by Congress, businesses registered prior to January 1, 2024, have until January 1, 2025, to file a Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) Report with the U.S. Department of Treas more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $1,600,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The funding will support improvements at the Wheeling-Ohio County Airport (HLG), which will include the replacement of cab windows, building repairs, and addressing water damage. "I'm pleased that DOT is inves more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $598,146 from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for thirteen projects to promote public safety and support law enforcement across West Virginia. The funding will provide essential equipment, training and technology upgrades to law enforcement departments throughout West Virginia. "I'm pleased that DOJ is more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) and U.S. Representative Carol Miller (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Hershel "Woody" Williams State Committal Shelter Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to create a pilot program to construct or renovate three committal shelters at state-owned veterans' cemeteries, with at least one of those three shelters being located more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Hershel "Woody" Williams State Committal Shelter Act. This legislation would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to create a pilot program to construct or renovate three committal shelters at state-owned veterans' cemeteries, with at least one of those three shelters being located in more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Carol Miller, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Last week, Congresswoman Carol Miller (R-WV) and Congresswoman Jill Tokuda (D-HI) introduced the Strengthening Pathways to Health Professions Act to increase access to federal programs that help grow and strengthen the pipeline of health care professionals in primary care, mental and behavioral health, and dental services. "A shortage of health care workers in rural communities presents many challeng more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) celebrated several key victories for Southwestern Pennsylvania as the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 today. Roughly every two years, Congress reauthorizes WRDA, vital legislation for managing and conserving our nation's water resources, addressing flood risks, navigation, ecosystem restoration, and water infrastructure improvements. Rep. L more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. more PR

MADISON, West Virginia, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced the distribution of $40 million in Rural Hospital Grant funding today during a ceremony held at Boone Memorial Hospital. The program, which launched in October following the appropriation of funds by the West Virginia Legislature during the most recent special session, will improve healthcare infrastructure and services at rural hospitals across  more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 11 (TNSres) -- West Virginia Secretary of State Mac Warner issued the following news release: The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,222 new businesses statewide during the month of November according to Secretary of State Mac Warner. Wirt County led the state in the percentage of new business growth with a total of four new business registrations, a 1.79% increase. The Secretary of State's Business Division reported that Wyoming, Clay, Doddridge and Pl more PR

BECKLEY, West Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Robert Lee Moran, 46, of Mount Hope, pleaded guilty today to distribution of fentanyl. According to court documents and statements made in court, on January 29, 2024, Moran distributed approximately 1 gram of fentanyl to a confidential informant in Beckley. Moran is scheduled to be sentenced on April 11, 2025, and faces a maximum pen more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Tracey Brown, 45, of Chelyan, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on or about December 12, 2023, Brown obtained approximately 17 pounds of methamphetamine in the Dayton, Ohio, area and transported  more PR