RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NCDHHS) and Disability Rights North Carolina (DRNC) today jointly announce an agreement in the Samantha R. et al. vs. NCDHHS and the State of North Carolina litigation. This development signifies the commitment of both organizations to ensure all North Carolinians with intellectual and dev  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 11 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 10, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - March 2024": * * * Prices in the South up 0.4 percent in March and 3.8 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for the South rose 0.4 percent in March, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See table   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 11 (TNSres) -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the final National Primary Drinking Water Regulation to establish legally enforceable levels for six PFAS, or per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, known to occur in drinking water. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has been working with water systems to assess  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 11 -- The Maryland Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The Maryland Department of Agriculture today issued an order (https://mda.maryland.gov/Documents/Signed%20Order_Cows_HPAI.pdf) restricting movement of dairy cattle into Maryland from states with confirmed outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in their herds. Last week, USDA announced detections of HPAI in dairy cattle herds in several states including Tex  more

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland, April 11 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: The final day of the Sea-Air-Space Expo 2024 began with a question-and-answer session with representatives from the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) Office of Small Business Programs (OSBP) and concluded with an overview of NAVAIR's Fleet Readiness Centers. Irma Alexander, deputy director of small business for NAVAIR Headquarters, and Larry Butts, deputy director o  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 11 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: Legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure was approved yesterday by the state Senate, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. Under Senate Bill 819, those who willfully damage, destroy, vandalize, deface, or tamper with equipment in a critical infrastructure facility will f  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio issued the following remarks on April 10, 2024, in a joint news conference: * * * PRESIDENT BIDEN: Please, have a seat. It's an honor to stand here today with the Prime Minister of Japan, President Kishi- -- Prime Minister Kishida. When I became president, I said that the United States would rebuild the muscle of our demo- -- democratic alliances and we'd stand shoulder to shoulder with our allies again, becau  more

LURAY, Virginia, April 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release: Shenandoah National Park has selected five artists for its annual Artist-in-Residence program. The program gives artists an opportunity to creatively explore Shenandoah's natural and cultural resources and pursue their artistic discipline. Each artist will spend three weeks in Shenandoah and create an original piece reflecting the experience to donate to the Park. Artists   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, April 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: CHICAGO - In the heart of baseball season's opening day, where fans eagerly filled the stadium, another significant presence was there -- the proud representation of the Army. Leaders from all three components of the Army, Army civilians and community partners attended the Chicago White Sox home opener at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on March 28, 2024. Brig. Gen. Antoinette   more

WASHINGTON, April 11 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on April 10, 2024: * * * Japan Official Visit with State Dinner to the U.S. Today, President Biden welcomed Prime Minister Kishida of Japan for an Official Visit with State Dinner to celebrate the deep and historic ties between our two countries. This visit also reflects the upward trajectory of the U.S.-Japan Alliance as it evolves into a global partnership that promotes a shared vision of progress and prosperit  more

WASHINGTON, April 11 -- The White House issued the following news release on April 10, 2024: This evening, the President and the First Lady of the United States will host His Excellency Kishida Fumio, Prime Minister of Japan & Mrs. Kishida Yuko for a State Dinner. The following is a complete list of expected guests: THE PRESIDENT AND DR. BIDEN HIS EXCELLENCY KISHIDA FUMIO, PRIME MINISTER OF JAPAN & MRS. KISHIDA YUKO Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Advisor Mr. Arima Yutaka, Director-Gene  more