WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The Arizona Chamber Foundation and Common Sense Institute issued a 46-page report in October 2024 entitled "Cost Of Crime In Arizona." The report was written by Zachary Milne. Here are excerpts: * * * TABLE OF CONTENTS About the Author ... 1 Acknowledgements ... 1 About Common Sense Institute ... 2 Teams & Fellows Statement ... 2 Forward ... 4 Introduction ... 5 Key Findings ... 7 Crime in Arizona - A Summary ... 9 The Crime Wave ... 9 The Great Crime Decline ... 10 The Recent Crime Resurgence ... 11 A New D more ST

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 30 (TNSres) -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following report (No. 18-2025) in November 2024 entitled "NYC Health + Hospitals: Nurse Staffing Trends Update." Here is the highlights: * * * * H+H experienced Registered Nurse (RN) hiring growth in Fiscal Year (FY) 2024, faster than initially planned, and reduced RN temporary staff by 880 systemwide. * The delay in reducing contracted RN Full Time Equivalents (FTEs) contributed to H+H exceeding its FY 2024 temporary personnel budget by $168 mill more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 20-E-0197): * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission to Implement Transmission Planning Pursuant to the Accelerated Renewable Energy Growth and Community Benefit Act. NOTICE OF TECHNICAL CONFERENCE PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Department of Public Service (Department) staff will hold a virtual technical conference on December 16, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the conference is to discuss how to best engage stakeh more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 26 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following notice (Case No. 18-E-0138; Matter 24-00339): * * * Proceeding on Motion of the Commission Regarding Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment and Infrastructure. In the Matter of EV Infrastructure Interconnection Working Group. NOTICE ANNOUNCING WORKING GROUP MEETING PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that Department of Public Service staff (Staff) will convene a meeting of the Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Interconnection Working Group (EVIIWG), via WebEx, on Decemb more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0563): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Capital Industries Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 24, 2024, while demolishing a building at 975 Anderson Hill Road, Rye Brook, New York, Capital more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0555): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Hercules Brothers Construction Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 10, 2024, while performing site development at 18 Martin Court, Great Neck, New more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0562): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against J&L Fencing and Railing, LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 26, 2024, while installing fencing at 178 Beverly Road, Huntington Station, New York, J more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0554): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against J. Brownie Contracting Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 17, 2024, while installing an electric line at 26 2nd Street, Bellport, New York, J. Bro more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0561): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Masterworks Builders Inc. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 24, 2024, while installing a private gas service at 127 Deertrack Lane, Irvington (Tarrytown) more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0560): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against MDC Contractors Corp. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On April 17, 2024, while excavating to waterproof a foundation at 4650 Broadway, New York, New York, MDC C more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0559): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Saw Plumbing & Drain for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 13, 2024, while excavating for a sewer repair at 72 Brinker Drive South, Rensselaer, New Yo more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0553): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Stasi General Contracting LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 15, 2024, while excavating for curbing and sidewalks at 508 Archer Street, Freeport, N more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0558): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Venny A Plus Homes for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On May 30, 2024, while excavating to expose a cesspool cover for inspection at 464 Granny Road, Medford,  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0557): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Watermill Crossing LLC for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of KeySpan Gas East Corporation d/b/a National Grid. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 20, 2024, while excavating for site development at 794 Montauk Highway, Watermill, New York,  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 24-G-0556): * * * In the Matter of an Enforcement Proceeding Against Woodstock Landscaping & Excavating L.L.C. for Alleged Violations of 16 NYCRR Part 753 - Protection of Underground Facilities, in the Service Territory of Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. ORDER DETERMINING PENALTY AND DIRECTING PAYMENT BY THE COMMISSION: BACKGROUND On June 13, 2024, while performing site work at 22 Memorial Park Drive, Spring Valley, New York, more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Institute for Legal Reform issued a 49-page report in November 2024 entitled "Tort Costs in America - An Empirical Analysis of Costs and Compensation of the U.S. Tort System." Here are excerpts: * * * Foreword The costs of our lawsuit system are a hidden burden that affects every American, and that burden is growing. Costs and compensation paid in the U.S. tort system reached over $529 billion in 2022, or over $4,200 per U.S. household. That's the equivalent of 2.1 percent of national GDP a more ST