NEW YORK—(ENEWSPF)—September 16, 2015. Hillary Clinton released the following statement on the bipartisan vote in Missouri upholding Governor Jay Nixon’s veto of a “right to work” law. “I applaud the leadership of Governor Jay Nixon and the bipartisan group of legislators who successfully blocked a harmful “right to work” law[Read More…]
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Booker T. Jones In Concert At Freedom Hall
Booker T. Jones. (PHOTO SUPPLIED) Park Forest, IL-(ENEWSPF)- On Friday, October 2 at 7:30 p.m., the opening performance for the 2015 Freedom Hall Series will feature legendary musician, Booker T. Jones. It can be argued that it was Booker T. Jones who set the cast for modern soul music and[Read More…]
New Report Reveals Major Flaws in Industry Attack on Stronger Ozone Standard
Billions identified in overinflated cost estimates Misinformation is a key tactic in polluters efforts to avoid strengthening ozone standards. Source: Andrea Hricko Washington, D.C. —(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. As a court-ordered deadline looms for a decision by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on strengthening national clean air standards for ozone, a[Read More…]
For First Time in History, a State Generates More Annual Tax Revenue From Marijuana Sales Than From Alcohol Sales
Colorado’s ‘marijuana tax holiday’ on Wednesday will be a ‘much-deserved day off’ — the state raised nearly $70 million from marijuana-specific taxes in FY 2014-2015, compared to just under $42 million from alcohol-specific taxes DENVER —(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. For the first time in history, a state has generated more annual revenue from taxes imposed on[Read More…]
New Study: Voting Machines at Risk Ahead of 2016 Election
43 States Will Have Machines At Least 10 Years Old, Could Lead to Long Lines and Lost Votes NEW YORK–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. In 2016, 43 states will use electronic voting machines that are at least 10 years old, perilously close to the end of most systems’ expected lifespan, according to[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Encourages Schools to Participate in ‘Delete Day’
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today encouraged educators around Illinois to teach students the importance of Internet safety by holding “Delete Day” during the 2015-2016 school year. Participating schools can visit the Attorney General’s website beginning today to access materials and guides that promote respectful and safe[Read More…]
Attorney General Madigan Announces Settlement with KCBX for Petcoke Pollution Violations
Chicago —(ENEWSPF)—September 15, 2015. Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced a settlement with KCBX Terminals Company (KCBX) for alleged water pollution and open dumping violations at its north terminal located at 3259 E. 100th St. Under the terms of the settlement, as of June 15, 2015, KCBX has ceased all[Read More…]
Chicago Selected for Federal Securing the Cities Program
IEMA to Provide Radiation Safety Expertise in Support of Chicago Efforts to Protect Metropolitan Area from Nuclear Threats SPRINGFIELD –-(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) will provide technical support to the city of Chicago as part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) Securing the Cities[Read More…]
Texas Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Hate Crime Against Gay African American Man
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A Texas man has pleaded guilty to hate crime offenses for his role in a Mar. 8, 2012, assault of a gay African American man in Corpus Christi, Texas, announced Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Vanita Gupta, head of the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division,[Read More…]
Retired Master Deputy Sheriff Sentenced to 20 Years in Prison for Child Pornography Charges
Washington, DC–(ENEWSPF)–September 15, 2015. A retired master deputy sheriff was sentenced today to 20 years in prison for receiving, distributing and possessing child pornography, announced Assistant Attorney General Leslie R. Caldwell of the Justice Department’s Criminal Division, U.S. Attorney Wifredo A. Ferrer of the Southern District of Florida, Special Agent[Read More…]
