WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The Commodity Futures Trading Commission issued the following enforcement news release: CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson, sponsor of the Market Risk Advisory Committee, today released the agenda for its public meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 10, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (ET) at the CFTC's D.C. headquarters. "This meeting invites MRAC members and the broader financial services community to consider several critical issues at the center of market integrity and market infr  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) held a summit on Nov. 19 and 20, 2024 to launch their second cohort of the Pre-Disaster Housing Initiative, which helps states develop plans to boost their post-disaster housing capabilities. During an eight-month period, both agencies will provide technical assistance and guidance to Kentucky, M  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Administration on Track for First Full Update of the New Jersey State Plan Since 2001 * * * Building on Governor Murphy's commitment to fully update New Jersey's State Plan for the first time since 2001, the State Planning Commission approved the publication of the Preliminary Draft Plan of the State Development and Redevelopment Plan. The State Development and Redevelopme  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 7 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Corey Shannon to serve as the manager for Washington Crossing Historic Park in Bucks County. "Corey's thoughtfulness, attention to detail, and commitment to getting the job done make him a perfect fit for Washington Crossing," Dunn said. "We look forward to  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36770) entitled "Township of Pilesgrove, New Jersey - Petition for Declaratory Order": * * * By decision issued on September 13, 2024, in response to a petition by the Township of Pilesgrove, N.J. (Pilesgrove), the Board instituted a declaratory order proceeding to determine whether and to what extent 49 U.S.C. Sec. 10501(b) preempts certain local and state la  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 7 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 6, 2024: * * * Hardscape products manufacturer will invest $47.35 million and create 55 new jobs * * * Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced that Cambridge Pavers, Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality pavers, slabs, and wall systems, will invest $47.35 million to establish a new manufacturing facility in Pittsylvania County. The company will construct a 150,000-square-foot faci  more

CLARKSBURG, West Virginia, Dec. 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of West Virginia issued the following news release: Three individuals admitted to their roles in a drug trafficking organization that supplied large amounts of methamphetamine, fentanyl, and cocaine to North Central West Virginia. Those who entered pleas are: * James People, II, 28, of Pennsauken, New Jersey, who pled guilty to the possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; * Jeffrey Mar  more