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Ahead of NFL Opening Day, Governor Newsom Convenes Youth Football Summit to Discuss Safety and Support
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom convened a summit on youth football safety with experts, health professionals, parents, and players from the worlds of youth tackle football, flag football, and the NFL. * * * Last week, Governor Gavin Newsom hosted a convening about youth football safety and how to improve the game for youth. Participants had the opportuni  more
Air Force Institute of Technology Welcomes New Commander
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news: By Katie Scott, Air Force Institute of Technology Col. Christopher Rondeau assumed command of Air University Detachment 1 at the Air Force Institute of Technology on Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, during a ceremony on July 31, 2024. As AFIT's senior military leader, he is responsible for maintaining good order and discipline among approximately 1,800 active-duty faculty  more
As Students Go Back to School, White House Announces Nearly $94 Million for Local Community Coalitions to Help Prevent Youth Substance Use and Address the Overdose Epidemic
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In support of President Biden's Unity Agenda, new funding continues historic investment in community-led and evidence-based efforts to prevent youth substance use in every state across the country * * * To mark the start of a new school year, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta announced nearly $94 million in n  more
Biden-Harris Administration Announces More than $2 Billion in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced in FY 2023 Supplemental Discretionary Grants to fu  more
Calif. PUC Issues Proposed Resolution Involving Southern California Edison
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following proposed resolution (No. E-5349) on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * Southern California Edison Company's Modification to Various Demand Response Tariffs. PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves, subject to further Advice Letter filing directed herein, Southern California Edison Company (SCE) Advice Letters 5237-E and 5237-E-A modifying various demand response tariffs. * This Resolution directs SCE to submit a Tier   more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Owner of Orange County Staffing Companies Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes, Admits to Cheating IRS Out of Nearly $60 Million
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: The owner of Orange County-based temporary staffing companies pleaded guilty today to two federal criminal charges for willfully evading the payment of nearly $30 million in taxes, penalties and interest, assessed against him to the IRS as well as causing a false tax return to be filed with the IRS as part of defendant's efforts to conceal near  more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Palm Springs Man Pleads Guilty to $2.1 Million Tax Refund Scheme and to Fraudulently Obtaining Nearly $1 Million in COVID-19 Loans
RIVERSIDE, California, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for Central District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: A Riverside County man pleaded guilty today to scheming to defraud the IRS out of more than $2.1 million via the issuing of fake W-2 forms and to fraudulently obtaining nearly $1 million of COVID-19 economic-relief loans. William Mandel Musgrow, 48, of Palm Springs, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and one count of aiding and assistin  more
Calif. U.S. Attorney: Wynn Las Vegas Forfeits $130 Million for Illegally Conspiring With Unlicensed Money Transmitting Businesses
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Wynn Las Vegas, the Las Vegas casino and subsidiary of Wynn Resorts, Limited, agreed today to forfeit $130,131,645 to settle criminal allegations that it conspired with unlicensed money transmitting businesses worldwide to transfer funds for the financial benefit of the casino. Today's settlement is believed to be the largest forfeiture b  more
CARB Launches Innovative Mobile Air Monitoring Program to Target Pollution in Disadvantaged Communities
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- The California Air Resources Board issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Aclima, Inc. awarded state contract to bring advanced technology to underserved areas * * * The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is launching a new program to enhance air quality monitoring across the state, with a heavy focus on communities where residents live near multiple sources of pollution. The goal of the program, known as the Statewide Mobile Monitori  more
DEA-Seattle: Brothers Who Led a Massive Meth Distribution Ring Sentenced to Significant Prison Time
TACOMA, Washington, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Justice Department's Drug Enforcement Administration's Seattle Division issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: The leader of a methamphetamine trafficking ring was sentenced Friday August 30, 2024, in U.S. District Court for federal felonies related to his drug trafficking. Jesus Venegas-Gatica, 37, of Lakewood, Washington was sentenced to 97 months. At the sentencing hearing Chief U.S. District Judge David G. Estudillo found that Mr. Venegas  more
Federal Aviation Administration: Biden-Harris Administration Announces More Than $2 Billion in Grants to Improve Airport Infrastructure Across the U.S.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $1.9 billion for 519 grants in 48 states, Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands, in its fifth announcement under the Airport Improvement Program (AIP). An additional $269 million was also announced i  more
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco Issues Beige Book on Sept. 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Twelfth District remained stable on net during the July through mid-August reporting period. Labor availability continued to improve, and employment levels rose slightly. Wages grew modestly, and prices continued to increase at a slight pace on net. Retail sales and demand for business services were generally st  more
Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco: Fed Views Publishes Sept. 5 Edition
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 6 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco issued the following Sept. 5, 2024, edition of Fed Views by regional policy economist Leila Bengali: * * * * Real gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized rate of 3.0% in the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis. This growth figure was revised up slightly from the prior estimate and is up notably from the first quarter growth rate of 1.4% and exceeds our trend growth e  more
FERC Commissioner Christie Issues Statement on Global Infrastructure Management, BlackRock Funding
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Federal Energy Regulatory Commission issued the following statement on Sept. 6, 2024, by Commissioner Mark C. Christie on a decision (Docket No. EC24-58-000) involving Global Infrastructure Management LLC and BlackRock Funding Inc.: * * * I concur in today's order authorizing, under section 203 of the Federal Power Act, a transaction in which BlackRock Funding, Inc., a newly created subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. (BlackRock), will acquire a  more
Gov. Newsom: CalHHS Secretary Dr. Ghaly to Depart, CDSS Director Johnson Appointed New Secretary
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the departure of California Health and Human Services (CalHHS) Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly, who has led the agency since March of 2019. The Governor appointed California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Director Kim Johnson to serve as the new CalHHS Secretary. During Dr. Ghaly's tenure, which spanned California's nation-leading response  more
Gov. Newsom: California Awards New Farm to School Grants Serving More Than 1.65 Million Students Across the State
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * What you need to know: California's farm to school program is funding 195 projects to expand access to healthy, locally grown food for 1.65 million students in its latest round of grants. The farm to school initiative works in tandem with California's universal school meals program to bolster childhood nutrition while promoting economic growth in local communities and i  more
Governor Appoints Rob Black as Secretary of Economic Development
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham today appointed Rob Black as Cabinet Secretary of the Economic Development Department, ushering in a bold new era of leadership at the agency charged with spurring private investment and growing new jobs New Mexico. Black, a seasoned public policy and community relations expert with extensive experience in the private and public sectors, wi  more
Governor Newsom Announces Appointments 9.5.24
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Bryan Byrd, of Folsom, has been appointed Chief of Strategic Communications and External Affairs in the Office of Public and Employee Communications at the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Byrd has been Communications Branch Manager at the California Department of Water Resources since 2  more
Governor Newsom Issues Legislative Update 9.6.24
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has signed the following bills: * AB 1170 by Assemblymember Avelino Valencia (D-Anaheim) - Political Reform Act of 1974: filing requirements. * AB 1770 by the Committee on Emergency Management - Emergency services: Alfred E. Alquist Seismic Safety Commission: seismic mitigation and earthquake early warning technology. * AB 2094   more
Governor Newsom Issues Regulations to Protect Kids From Dangerous and Intoxicating Hemp Products
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * What you need to know: Governor Newsom announced emergency regulations to ban THC-containing hemp products and create stronger state protections to safeguard California's children from the dangerous effects of unregulated THC. * * * Governor Gavin Newsom today issued proposed emergency regulations to protect youth from the adverse health effects of dangerous hemp prod  more
Governor Newsom Seeks to Harness the Power of GenAI to Address Homelessness, Other Challenges
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom invites developers to help create Generative AI (GenAI) solutions for some of the most challenging issues facing California and its 39 million residents, including housing and homelessness. * * * Governor Newsom today announced a new state effort to explore how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can help combat the   more
Mich. A.G. Nessel Joins Multistate Brief in Support of Cook County, Illinois' Assault Weapons Regulations
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 7 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition of 19 attorneys general announced the filing of an amicus brief (https://www.mass.gov/doc/viramontes-v-county-of-cook-multistate-amicus-brief-0) with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in the case Viramontes, et al. v. The County of Cook, et al. The brief urges the Court to uphold the determination of the U.S. Dist  more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: Denver Man Sentenced for Fentanyl, Meth Trafficking, Illegal Firearm
SPRINGFIELD, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: A Denver, Colorado, man was sentenced in federal court today for transporting thousands of fentanyl pills and methamphetamine through Kansas City, Mo., aboard a bus and for illegally possessing a firearm. Ahmad Rashad Rhodes, 45, was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Stephen R. Bough to 15 years in federal prison without parole. Rhodes was se  more
Mo. U.S. Attorney: KC Chiefs 'Superfan' Sentenced to 17 Years for Bank Robberies, Money Laundering
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: A man popularly known as Kansas City Chiefs superfan "ChiefsAholic" was sentenced in federal court today on charges related to a string of 11 robberies, or attempted robberies, in which he stole $847,725 from financial institutions in seven states. "While parading as a social media celebrity, the defendant secretly engaged in a violent crime  more
N.J. A.G. Platkin Returns to Federal Courts to Support Title IX
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania co-led two amicus briefs on behalf of a multistate coalition in federal appellate courts to further defend Title IX's protections of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination, and to reverse a preliminary injunction that could affect certain   more
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Issues Remarks at Future Energy Economy Summit
SYRACUSE, New York, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following remarks on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * At the Future Energy Economy Summit held in Syracuse, Governor Kathy Hochul today called for advanced clean energy technologies to play a key role in supporting renewable energy and economic development. The Summit outlined next steps needed to plan for growing energy demand that can support the State's commitment to accelerate progress toward a zero-emission electricity system.   more
Neb. U.S. Attorney: California Man Sentenced for Possessing Cocaine at Omaha Bus Station
OMAHA, Nebraska, Sept. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nebraska issued the following news release: United States Attorney Susan Lehr announced that Fernando Aguirre-Quintero, age 25, of Laguna, California, was sentenced September 5, 2024, in federal court in Omaha, Nebraska for possession with intent to deliver 500 grams or more of cocaine. Chief United States District Judge Robert F. Rossiter, Jr., sentenced Aguirre-Quintero to 90 months' imprisonment. There is no paro  more
Raising the Bar Across America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: Education Department Releases State Fact Sheets Detailing Biden-Harris Administration Investments in America's Students, Schools, and Colleges Since day one of their Administration, President Biden and Vice President Harris have made fighting for public education a top priority and they have delivered, with unprecedented investments in our nation's public schools, colleges, and unive  more
Twenty-Eight Projects Selected for EMSL Large-Scale Research Awards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSres) -- The Department of Energy's Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Projects range from research on carbon sequestration to advancing climate models * * * By Genoa Blankenship Twenty-eight principal investigators were recently awarded access to the Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory (EMSL) through the Fiscal Year 2025 Large-Scale Research call for proposals. The awarded researchers, who hail from  more
Va. U.S. Attorney: Tenacious Task Force Investigation Results in 17 Convictions in Drug Trafficking Conspiracy
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia issued the following news release: Seventeen members of a drug trafficking organization (DTO) have pled guilty to their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, cocaine, fentanyl, heroin, and other drugs. According to court documents, from at least February 2021 through October 2023, the conspirators, led by Corey Wright, 47, of Chesapeake, and Malik Dillard, aka "Mayo," 48, of Virgin  more
VP Harris Issues Remarks at Campaign Event in North Hampton, N.H.
NORTH HAMPTON, New Hampshire, Sept. 7 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Sept. 4, 2024, at a campaign event at Throwback Brewery: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Hi, everyone. Hi. (Applause.) Good afternoon, North Hampton! (Laughs.) (Applause.) Oh, my goodness. Can we hear it for Nicole and Throwback Brewery? (Applause.) AUDIENCE: Kamala! Kamala! Kamala! THE VICE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) Hi, guy- -- thank you. Thank you, thank you. Wow. (Applause.) Thank you, all. Thank   more
W.Va. U.S. Attorney: Ohio Man Sentenced to More Than 11 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Crime
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: Timothy Edwin Payne Jr., 43, of Belpre, Ohio, was sentenced today to 11 years and eight months in prison, to be followed by five years of supervised release, for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 100 grams or more of a fentanyl analogue. According to court documents and statements made in court, on April 4, 2022, Payn  more
W.Va. U.S. Attorney: South Charleston Man Indicted on Federal Fraud, Money Laundering and Obstruction Charges
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Sept. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: A federal grand jury returned a 15-count indictment yesterday charging Theodore Miller, 34, of South Charleston, with wire fraud, money laundering, and obstruction. The indictment alleges that, beginning as early as October 2021, Miller conceived and perpetrated two fraudulent schemes to bolster his businesses' monthly cash flow an  more
White House Fact Sheet: Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Hits Offshore Wind Milestone, Continues to Advance Clean Energy Opportunities - Administration approves 10th offshore wind project; previous Administration approved none - With this approval, Nation has permitted 15 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity, as progress continues toward President Biden's goal of deploying 30 gigawatts by 2030 President Biden and Vic  more