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Visitor Industry Continued Improvement in October 2024

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · November 27, 2024

Posted on Nov 27, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: November 27, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), there were 774,617 visitors to the Hawaiian Islands in...

USDA announces $72.9 million in grant funding available through Specialty Crop Block Grant Program

Louisiana Department of Agriculture & Forestry · May 14, 2025

News May 14, 2025 News article The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced $72.9 million in grant funding available through the Specialty Crop Block Grant Program (SCBGP). The program funds innovative projects designed to enhance the...

LEAP, globally popular software for energy, climate mitigation, and air pollution planning, to be offered free to an additional 54 countries

Stockholm Environment Institute · November 14, 2024

Screenshot from LEAP: Emissions variations by location. The countries eligible for free LEAP licenses now include all upper-middle-countries and most Small Island Developing States (SIDS), making the tool freely available to governments,...

July 2024 Visitor Statistics Showed Some Signs of Improvement in Tourism Industry

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · August 29, 2024

Posted on Aug 29, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: August 29, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals declined slightly but total...

Visitor Industry Declined in May 2024

State of Hawaii Department of Business, Economic Development & Tourism · June 27, 2024

Posted on Jun 27, 2024 in News For Immediate Release: June 27, 2024 HONOLULU—According to preliminary statistics from the Department of Business, Economic Development and Tourism (DBEDT), total visitor arrivals and total visitor spending in May...

Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

The Office of Attorney General Connecticut · May 22, 2025

Press Releases 05/22/2025 Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urging Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors Bipartisan Coalition Calls on Congressional Leadership to Take...

Attorney General Bonta to Congress: Pass Legislation to Help Prevent Youth Substance Use

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · May 22, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congressional leaders to pass the Youth Substance Use Prevention and Awareness Act, a bipartisan bill that would authorize...

Transformative Mental Health Documentary The Kindness Within: A Journey to Freedom Launches on YouTube May 22

EIN Presswire · May 22, 2025

Streaming During Mental Health Awareness Month, the Film Shares a Message of Hope, Healing, and Human Connection LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following its acclaimed debut on Prime Video, The Kindness...

Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · May 21, 2025

OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the looming budget shortfall for the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP)....

Attorney General Jackson Stands Up for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

North Carolina Attorney General · May 21, 2025

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 38 Democrat and Republican attorneys general urged Congress to protect health care for more than 135,000 first...

Attorney General Jackson Stands Up for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

North Carolina Attorney General · May 21, 2025

For Immediate Release: Wednesday, May 21, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 38 Democrat and Republican attorneys general urged Congress to protect health care for more than 135,000 first...

Attorney General James and 38 Attorneys General Urge Congress to Preserve Access to Health Care for 9/11 Responders and Survivors

New York Attorney General · May 21, 2025

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today led a coalition of 38 other attorneys general in urging Congress to take immediate action to address the impending funding crisis threatening the World Trade Center Health Program (WTCHP), a...

TN Attorney General Co-Leads Bipartisan Letter to Congress Opposing Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

State of Tennessee Office of the Attorney General · May 17, 2025

NASHVILLE—Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark in leading a bipartisan letter signed by 36 other...

Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Letter to Congress Opposing Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

Washington State Office of Attorney General · May 16, 2025

SEATTLE — Attorney General Nick Brown today joined Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser, Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti, New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella, and Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark and 35 other state...

Attorney General Bonta to Congress: California Must Retain its Ability to Protect Californians, Respond to Emerging AI Technology

Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice · May 16, 2025

OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congressional leaders opposing a proposed 10-year ban on states enforcing any state law or regulation addressing artificial...

Attorney General Jackley, AGs Oppose Budget Amendment Prohibiting States from Enforcing Artificial Intelligence Regulations

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · May 16, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and 39 other Attorneys General announce they oppose a proposed Congressional budget...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws

North Carolina Attorney General · May 16, 2025

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 Republican and Democrat attorneys general opposing an attempt by Congress to prevent states from implementing...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Opposes Move to Prohibit States from Enforcing AI Laws

North Carolina Attorney General · May 16, 2025

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 16, 2025 Contact: Ben Conroy (984) 383-9038 RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined 39 Republican and Democrat attorneys general opposing an attempt by Congress to prevent states from implementing...

CORRECTION: Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · May 2, 2025

CORRECTION -- Pearson is a platinum level sponsor of the National Teacher of the Year Program. An earlier version of this press release listed the company at an incorrect tier. WASHINGTON, May 02, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief...

Pennsylvania English Teacher Named 2025 National Teacher of the Year

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · April 29, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C., April 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) today announced Ashlie Crosson, a Pennsylvania English teacher, as the 2025 National Teacher of the Year. Crosson serves Mifflin County High...