SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 5, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Los Angeles Metropolitan Area - December 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.5 percent in the Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 5, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Phoenix Metropolitan Area - December 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 4.1 percent in the Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metropolitan area for the year ended December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regiona  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 5, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the San Jose Metropolitan Area - December 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics r  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 5, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the Seattle Metropolitan Area - December 2023": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.8 percent in the Seattle-Tacoma, WA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended December 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Re  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed the following 29 bills to streamline state government into law: * SB 2 removes provisions for establishing a uniform method for calculating high school credit received from completing a postsecondary course; * SB 4 revises provisions regarding township contracts for snow removal; * SB 19 rescinds rulemaking authority pertaining to the process  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed two compact bills into law. HB 1013 adopts the advanced practice registered nurse compact. And HB 1015 adopts the social work licensure compact. "South Dakota's economy is continuing to thrive, and these bills will help us continue to grow our workforce," said Governor Noem. "These compacts cut government red tape and make it easier for more fo  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Feb. 5 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: Today, Governor Kristi Noem signed two pro-Second Amendment bills into law. SB 39 prohibits a homeowners' association from placing restrictions on firearms or firearm ammunition. And HB 1035 extends the period of renewal for an enhanced permit to carry a concealed pistol. "South Dakota is a Second Amendment haven," said Governor Noem. "These two bills strengthen our reputation as the most pro-S  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 6 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news on Feb. 5, 2024: Today, Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes led a 20-state letter to Secretary Gina Raimondo of the U.S. Department of Commerce responding to the Department's request for information on the regulation of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Twenty states signed the letter, objecting to the Biden Administration's Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence, whi  more