ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Dec. 20 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of New Mexico issued the following news release: NEW YORK - New documents obtained by the ACLU reveal that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is actively considering proposals to expand its immigration detention capacity in at least six states across the country, including in California, Kansas, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas, and Washington state. The records, obtained as a result of a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) la more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Colorado State University and Colorado-based Pioneer Energy Inc. receive funding for six methane monitoring and reduction projects Funding comes from the Inflation Reduction Act and is part of $850 Million distributed nationwide Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed $850 million from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Methane Emissions Reduction Program to fund p more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: A Missouri man pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses for setting fire to a house of worship. According to court documents, Christopher Scott Pritchard, 48, pleaded guilty to a two-count information charging him with arson for setting fire to the Church of Latter-Day Saints (LDS) in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on April 28, 2021. Pritchard admitted that he intentionally set fire to t more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 20 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission announced the following dockets on Dec. 19, 2024: * * * 25-TRAM-246-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Description: In the Matter of the Investigation of Jonathan Kelly d/b/a It's Your Move Date Filed: 12/19/2024 * * * 25-CONS-3196-CPEN Docket Type: CPEN - Penalty Docket Description: Penalty Order - Cycle Oil & Gas Ltd. Date Filed: 12/19/2024 * * * 25-DPAX-238-PEN Docket Type: PEN - Penalty Orders Docket Descrip more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 20 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Governor Laura Kelly, on behalf of the Kansas Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (KCJCC), announced on Thursday the 2025 grant awards for the Federal Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The JAG funds are provided to criminal justice system partners to address crime and improve public safety across Kansas. Specifically, the JAG awards made to local and state ag more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 20 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced that ten proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridor projects have been scaled down to three, none of which will run through Kansas. In the meantime, the Grain Belt Express transmission line, approved by the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) in 2011, will continue through the state regulatory process. While the route of the Grain more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 20 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The 30th Judicial District Nominating Commission has sent the names of three nominees to fill a district judge vacancy in the judicial district. Although the principal office for the position will likely be Sumner County, the district judge filling this position may maintain residency in any of the 30th Judicial District counties. The 30th Judicial District is composed of Barber, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, and  more PR

TOPEKA, Kansas, Dec. 20 -- The Kansas Supreme Court issued the following news release: The 30th Judicial District Nominating Commission has selected Candace Lattin to fill a district magistrate judge vacancy in Barber County. Lattin's new position will be effective on her swearing-in. She is the district magistrate judge in Barber County. Her term will expire January 13. She is also judge for the city of Medicine Lodge. The 30th Judicial District is composed of Barber, Harper, Kingman, Pratt, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 27-RC-354421) by Region 27 Director Matthew S. Lomax. Here are excerpts: * * * HIGH COUNTRY NEWS, Employer and DENVER NEWSPAPER GUILD - CWA LOCAL 37074, AFL-CIO, Petitioner DECISION AND DIRECTION OF ELECTION I. INTRODUCTION On November 8, 2024,/1 the Petitioner filed the instant petition seeking to represent a unit consisting of all Editorial Fellows employed by the Employer but excluding all  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Rep. Ron Estes, R-Kansas, issued the following news release on Dec. 19, 2024: Tonight, Rep. Ron Estes (R-Kansas) voted in favor of keeping the government open, extending provisions for farmers and providing disaster relief to victims across the country, which failed in the House 174-235. The legislation replaced a previous CR introduced earlier this week that he adamantly opposed. "Washington has a spending problem, and voters spoke loudly in November that we need to cha more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) delivered remarks this week on the Senate Floor recognizing "National Aviation History Month" and Kansas' contributions to the aviation industry. "Kansas is an aviation hub, and it has a rich history in aviation manufacturing," said Sen. Moran. "Kansas has played a key role in cultivating America's leadership in aviation and is home to thousands of engineers and manufacturers who h more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. joined Fox & Friends on Fox News to discuss the launch of the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Caucus. As leader of the MAHA Caucus, Senator Marshall will partner with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's nominee for Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) Secretary, to focus on nutrition, access to affordable, high-quality-nutrient-dense foods, improving primary care,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), Roger Marshall (R-Kansas), and Maggie Hassan (D-N.H.) applauded Senate passage of their legislation to provide veterans with service-connected disabilities with expedited screening under the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA) PreCheck program. The bill passed the House of Representatives by unanimous consent earlier this month and now heads to more PR