DALLAS, Texas, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "Employer Costs for Employee Compensation for the Regions - September 2024": * * * Private industry employer costs for employee compensation among the four regions of the country ranged from $39.37 per hour in the South to $53.75 in the Northeast in September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-2562) on Dec. 17, 2024, entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - October 2024": * * * Job openings rates increased in 12 states and decreased in 4 states on the last business day of October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates decreased in 3 states and increased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states and decr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11722) on Dec. 16, 2024, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman: * * * House of Representatives Vacancies: How Are They Filled? Vacancies in the office of U.S. Representative occur when an incumbent Member dies, resigns, or leaves office for any reason before the end of their term. Multiple special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives typi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Congressman Pat Ryan Honors Ulster County WWI Veteran John Lodge Stoneman in House Floor Speech WWI veteran Lodge Stoneman's remains went unclaimed since his passing in 1962; Ryan's office obtained his military records that allowed for his long overdue burial at the Ulster County Veterans' Cemetery Today, Congressman Pat Ryan honored Ulster County World War I veteran John Lodge Stoneman in a speech on the Ho more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: Ryan, Wittman Deliver Key Defense Modernization Caucus Wins in NDAA to Bolster Defense Innovation Ecosystem Ryan and Wittman led efforts to streamline and accelerate the Department's ATO process, expand rapid hire authority for DoD innovation engines, and increase access to classified space for startup and scaleup companies Next meeting of House Defense Modernization Caucus planned for February 2025, in conce more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: NEW YORK (December, 17, 2024) - Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Groundwork Elizabeth and Montclair State University have each been selected to receive a grant to help recruit, train, and place workers in community revitalization and cleanup projects at brownfield sites in New Jersey. The Brownfields Job Training Program grants is funded by President Biden's Bipartisan In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Federal Reserve System issued a notice and request for comment involving an information collection on Dec. 15, 2024, entitled "Report of Selected Assets and Liabilities of Domestically Chartered Commercial Banks and U.S. Branches and Agencies of Foreign Banks". AGENCY: Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. ACTION: Notice, request for comment. SUMMARY: The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend  more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release Dec. 17, 2024: * * * The latest report on the transactions by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, intended to transfer credit risk and improve outcomes for borrowers, reflects a steady drop in delinquencies since the pandemic * * * The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today released a report on non-performing loans (NPLs) sold by by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the Enterprises) through the first  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: Grubhub will pay $25 million to settle charges from the Federal Trade Commission and the Illinois Attorney General that the food delivery firm engaged in an array of unlawful practices including deceiving diners about delivery costs and blocking their access to their accounts and funds, deceiving workers about how much money they would make delivering food, and unfairly and deceptively listing restaurants on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Stephanie Bice, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, members of the bipartisan House Paid Family Leave Working Group, co-chaired by Representatives Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA), released two discussion drafts designed to provide more families with more paid leave. The co-chairs are joined in releasing these drafts by the full membership of the Working Group, Representatives Colin Allred (D-TX), Mariannette Miller more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The House Oversight and Accountability Committee released the following written testimony by U.S. Census Bureau Director Robert L. Santos from a Dec. 5, 2024, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Chairman Comer, Ranking Member Raskin, and members of the committee: it is an honor to be here today to highlight the importance of the U.S. Census Bureau's work. I appreciate the opportunity to talk to you about challenges and opportunities facing the Census Bureau in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand published an opinion piece in the New York Times urging President Biden to direct the national archivist to certify and publish the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), which would enshrine equality and reproductive rights in the Constitution, before he leaves office. Senator Gillibrand has led the fight for the certification of the ERA, which was approv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: The Justice Department and City of Baltimore filed a joint motion on Friday seeking court approval to declare the city and the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) in full and effective compliance with key consent decree requirements related to First Amendment-protected activities, community oversight and coordination with Baltimore City school police. The joint motion is based on BPD's consi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following weekly report entitled "Unemployment Insurance Weekly Claims" for week ending Dec. 7, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * SEASONALLY ADJUSTED DATA In the week ending December 7, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 242,000, an increase of 17,000 from the previous week's revised level. The previous week's level was revised up by 1,000 from 224,000 to 225,000. The 4-week moving average was 224 more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * New York's Minimum Wage Set to Increase to $16.50-Per-Hour in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island, and $15.50-Per-Hour for the Rest of the State Part of Historic Agreement to Increase New York's Minimum Wage Through 2026 and Index to Inflation Beginning in 2027 * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that New Yorkers earning minimum wage will earn an additional $ more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Features Security Cameras in Every Car, Additional Accessible Seating, Brighter Lights, Better Signage and Wider Doors Two Open-Gangway Trains to Operate on Line Early Next Year New Cars to Be Delivered Starting in 2027 * * * The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) New York City Transit Committee today approved an order for 435 additional R211 subw more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Drizly Led Customers to Believe Tips Would Go Directly to Delivery Workers Who Earned Them, But Did Not Ensure Store Owners Properly Distributed Tips More Than 8,300 Delivery Workers Across New York State Will Be Eligible to Receive Recovered Funds * * * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced that she has recovered $4 million in withheld  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Nathan Wood, who died on September 17, 2023 after an encounter with members of the Johnstown Police Department (JPD) in Fulton County. Following a thorough investigation, which included interviews with witnesses, review of home security camera fo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Local sales tax collections in New York state increased by 3% in November compared to the same month in 2023, according to data released today by State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Overall, local collections totaled $1.86 billion for the month, up $53 million year over year, with New York City accounting for 61.5% of the increase. "Local sales tax growth in more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following news release: A remarkable discovery in Orange County, New York, has unearthed a complete mastodon jaw, marking the first such find in the State in over 11 years. The jaw, along with additional bone fragments, was recovered by researchers from the New York State Museum and SUNY Orange from the backyard of a residence near Scotchtown, New York. The fossils are scheduled for carbon dating and comprehensive a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today issued an update on drought conditions across the state. The State's Drought Management Task Force updated the drought status from "Drought Warning" to "Drought Watch" for New York City and 10 additional counties because of recent rainfall and higher levels of ground and surface water. more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed legislation that builds on New York's ongoing efforts to address the opioid and overdose epidemic that is impacting states across the nation. "I'm committed to keeping New Yorkers safe and fighting the opioid crisis and overdose epidemic that has taken far too many neighbors, friends and family members in New York and across the nation," Governor Ho more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced that the city and its partners have won approximately $40 million in competitive grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) 2024 Clean Heavy Duty Vehicles Program. The New York City Department of Citywide Administrative Services' (DCAS) $17.3 million award will allow the city to replace 55 diesel trucks with electric vehicles (EV), as w more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: New York City Mayor Eric Adams today announced the appointment of James Stratford as the executive director of the New York City Young Men's Initiative. Stratford brings to the role over two decades of experience within the nonprofit and youth development space. A native New Yorker, Stratford grew up participating in city-led programs such as the Summer Youth Employment Program and will use his own l more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * Safe and Effective Vaccines Are Available to Protect Against Influenza, COVID, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) * * * The New York State Department of Health wishes everyone a safe and healthy holiday season, with a reminder that vaccines are available to protect against flu (influenza), COVID, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), ahead of holiday gatherings a more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Department of Transportation issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: * * * New Structure Will Enhance Safety and Resiliency Along Vital Connector Linking Oneida and Madison Counties * * * New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez today announced the completion of a $4.3 million project to replace the bridge carrying State Route 46 over Oneida Creek, linking the City of Oneida, Madison County, w more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, Dec. 17 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * New Energy Curricula Engages Young People in Energy Technology and Innovation * * * BRENTWOOD, N.Y. - As part of the New York Power Authority's (NYPA) commitment to being a good neighbor, all seventh graders - 1,350 students - in the Brentwood School District are now learning about the basics of electricity and energy technology in a series of classes throughout December. The new ST more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release: Edward Y. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, announced that SHUKHRATJON MIRSAIDOV and SHUKHRAT ABDULLAEV were sentenced to one year and a day and 24 months in prison, respectively, for their roles in operating a money laundering scheme from June 2019 to February 2022, using the U.S. bank account of an international airline ("Air more PR

BROOKLYN, New York, Dec. 17 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York issued the following news release: Earlier today, a two-count indictment was unsealed in federal court in Brooklyn charging Jason Soto, also known as "Twin," a member of the Cypress Gangsta Crips (CGC), a subgroup of the Eight Trey Crips based in the Cypress Hills Houses of East New York, Brooklyn, with the February 2015 murder of Shakim Rivera, the leader of the CGC. The defendant was arrested t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland today announced the designations of 19 new National Historic Landmarks (NHLs), reflecting the importance of the sites in sharing America's diverse history. The new NHLs are nationally significant properties for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer Americans, African Americans, Asian American Pacific Islanders, and wom more PR

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 18 -- The New York State Office of General Services issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * Use of Renewable Diesel Will Reduce Harmful Emissions From State's Existing Combustion Engine Fleet as Conversion to Electric Vehicles Advances Renewable Diesel Available on State Contract in 26 Counties Through August 2026 * * * NYS Office of General Services (OGS) Commissioner Jeanette Moy today announced the availability of renewable diesel to OGS contract  more PR

STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 18 -- The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau issued the following news release: * * * Popular guide for Wayne, Pike, Monroe and Carbon counties * * * The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to announce the return of its popular, free travel guide for the upcoming year. For the better part of a decade, the Pocono Mountains Travel Guide has been a major source of information for many of the region's 30 million annual visitors. The PMVB has partnered  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, President Biden designated Gwynne A. Wilcox as Chair of the National Labor Relations Board. Chair Wilcox is the first Black woman Chair of the Agency and the first Black woman to serve on the Board since its inception in 1935. "I'm honored to serve as Chair of the NLRB and continue the exceptional work done by the Agency," said Chair Wilcox. "I'm committed to a smooth transition more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Dec. 16, 2024, at a Hanukkah holiday reception: * * * THE PRESIDENT: My name -- my name is Joe Biden, and I'm Jill Biden's husband. (Laughter.) And I was raised by -- some of you know me well -- by a righteous Christian: my dad. My dad used to come home and rail against the fact that we didn't let the ship in -- let -- after Auschwitz, we didn't -- we didn't bomb the railroad tracks, et cetera. And my dad would always tal more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on Dec. 16, 2024, honoring the nation's labor history and establishing the Frances Perkins National Monument: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello. (Applause.) It's a good day. (Applause.) Thank you, Acting Secretary Su. AUDIENCE: Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! Thank you, Joe! THE PRESIDENT: Thank you. I -- I had no choice. (Laughter.) My grandfather would come down from Heaven if I didn't do this. (Laughter.) (Coughs.) Excuse me more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Congressman Joe Morelle wrote a letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Carolyn Colvin regarding potential risks to seniors within the SSA's current email practices. Specifically, Morelle criticized the use of a "no-reply" email address and embedded links within official email communications. "The use of embedded links sent from the 'no-reply' email crea more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) announced that his office has resolved more than 5,000 constituent cases brought to them by residents of New York's 17th District and their families. These cases have included helping veterans receive long-sought benefits they were due, expediting passports for hundreds of families in NY-17, helping those who came to the U.S. for a brighter future - inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Schumer Vowed To Visit Every Single NY County Each Year During His First Senate Election In 1998 & The Tradition Continues For An Historic 26th Year With This Year As The Apex Of Decades-Long Vision He Has Had To Deliver On Investment Across NY State Schumer Believes Visiting Every County Is Imperative To His Work In DC And Inspired Legislation He Passed As Majority Leader In more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Utica Has Been Trying For Years To Pilot A Network of Smart Traffic Signals Along Genesee Street Which Is Heavily Traveled Each Day By Thousands Of Vehicles & Pedestrians And Feds Finally Deliver Funding Needed Following Schumer's Advocacy & Personal Call To Secretary Buttigieg Funding Comes From U.S. Transportation Department's Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Tra more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission's Accounting and Auditing Enforcement issued the following order (No. 4548) on Dec. 17, 2024: * * * In the Matter of EXPRESS, INC., Respondent. ORDER INSTITUTING CEASE-AND-DESIST PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION 21C OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934, MAKING FINDINGS, AND IMPOSING A CEASE-AND-DESIST ORDER I. The Securities and Exchange Commission ("Commission") deems it appropriate that cease-and-desist proceedings be, and her more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: President Joe Biden today established the Frances Perkins National Monument in Newcastle, Maine as the 433rd addition to the National Park System at a signing ceremony at the Department of Labor with Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Acting Secretary of Labor Julie Su and leaders of the labor and women's rights communities. The new national monument reflects  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Dec. 18, 2024: * * * SECRETARY ANTONY J. BLINKEN 11:00 a.m. Secretary Blinken chairs the Millennium Challenge Corporation Board of Directors quarterly meeting at the Department of State. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) Secretary Blinken is on travel to New York from December 18-19, 2024. 4:00 p.m. Secretary Blinken participates in a conversation at the Council on Foreign Relations in New York City, New York.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued a notice and comment request involving a new information collection on Nov. 29, 2024, entitled "Study of Human Behavior and Attitudes Linked to Human-Deer Transmission of SARS-CoV-2". AGENCY: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, USDA. ACTION: New information collection; comment request. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, this notice announces t more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The White House issued the following news release Dec. 17, 2024: On Tuesday, December 17, 2024, the President signed into law: S. 50, the "Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary of National Significance Act of 2024," which amends the Federal Water Pollution Control Act to give priority consideration to selecting Pensacola and Perdido Bays as an estuary of national significance. Thank you to Senators Rubio and Rick Scott for their leadership. * * * S. 310, the "Disaster Co more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 18 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release: The Whitney Museum of American Art announces the addition of a newly commissioned dance performance by choreographer Kyle Abraham to its suite of performances accompanying the landmark exhibition Edges of Ailey. Presented in the Museum's theater on January 3-5, 2025, If We Were a Love Song is a series of poetic vignettes created by Kyle Abraham in collaboration with A.I.M and set to some of Nina Simone's more PR

NEW YORK, Dec. 17 (TNSres) -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: The Whitney Museum of American Art will present Amy Sherald: American Sublime, the artist's debut solo exhibition at a New York museum and the most comprehensive showing of her work. Opening to the public on April 9, 2025, American Sublime considers Amy Sherald's powerful impact on contemporary art and culture, bringing together almost fifty paintings spanning her career from 200 more PR