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. 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 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. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK), founding member of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus, introduced two bills today to tackle fraud and waste. "Making the government more efficient isn't a partisan issue--it's an American issue. Loopholes in the law let fraudsters get away with billions in COVID recovery and Unemployment Insurance payouts while forcing taxpayers to foot the bill. The deca more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today released the following statement after the Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the proposed Delta-Plains Electric Transmission Corridor in Oklahoma would not be included as DOE moves forward. "My team and I have been in contact with the Department of Energy and received the welcome news that the threat of federal eminent domain to Oklahoma landowners is gone. Th more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 17 -- Sen. James Lankford, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release: The Senate and House passed a bill introduced by Senator James Lankford (R-OK), Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK), and Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) to name the new Veterans Health Administration (VA) 75,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical hospital in Tulsa the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center in honor of the life and legacy of the late-Oklahoma Senator Jim Inhofe, who tirelessly served our m more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 16, 2024: Today, the Department of Commerce's National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has recommended for award more than $276 million to 44 Tribal entities to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption. The funding from the nearly $3 billion Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is part of the Biden-Harris Adm more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt announced Aaron Morris as the new chief financial officer (CFO) for the State of Oklahoma. Morris brings more than 20 years of public service experience, including serving as chief financial officer for the Oklahoma Health Care Authority (OHCA) since 2018. "Aaron has a proven track record of strong financial leadership and strategic vision," said Governor Stitt. "H more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 18 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 17, 2024: Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt visited South Korea on an energy and manufacturing focused trade mission. He met with Korean officials, business leaders in the energy and manufacturing sectors and the U.S. Ambassador to South Korea, Phillip Goldberg. "I've visited with ambassadors from nearly 70 countries, and they all express the same concern. They need affordable, reliable energy. Okla more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Today, Representative Kevin Hern (OK-01) celebrated the House's passage of legislation to name Tulsa's new 275,000-square-foot, 58-bed medical-surgical VA hospital the James Mountain Inhofe VA Medical Center. This designation honors the late Senator Jim Inhofe, a dedicated advocate for the military, veterans, and their families throughout his distinguished career in public service. "Senator more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following statement: * * * Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee (R-FL) released the following statement after the Judicial Understaffing Delays Getting Emergencies Solved Act of 2024 (JUDGES Act) passed the House. "As a former judge, I understand the importance of citizens having access to the courts and receiving a resolution for their cases in a quick and timely matter. Ensuring we have an appropriate number of judges will allow that more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Rep. Frank Lucas, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news release on Dec. 17, 2024: Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which authorized millions of dollars for community projects in Woodward and Stillwater. Lucas voted in favor of the legislation. "Pieces of legislation like this remind us why we are here: to better our communities back home," said Congressman Frank Lucas. "That's why I am so glad to see this b more PR