Release of the 2022 Progress Update for the Department's Climate Adaptation and Resilience Plan

The climate crisis poses a serious threat to the Department of State's mission to advance the United States' interests around the world. With thousands of personnel spread over 270 posts in 190 countries, the Department has first-hand experience with ...

source https://www.state.gov/release-of-the-2022-progress-update-for-the-departments-climate-adaptation-and-resilience-plan/

CNN Exclusive: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had bag with zip ties, source says

The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home had with him a bag that contained multiple zip ties, among other things, according to two sources who have ...

source https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/30/politics/pelosi-attack-suspect-david-depape-bag-zip-ties/index.html

CNN Exclusive: Suspect in Paul Pelosi attack had bag with zip ties, source says

The man who is alleged to have attacked Paul Pelosi, the husband of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, with a hammer in the couple's San Francisco home had with him a bag that contained multiple zip ties, among other things, according to two sources who have ...

source https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/30/politics/pelosi-attack-suspect-david-depape-bag-zip-ties/index.html

The US releases the oldest prisoner in Guantánamo Bay

Saifullah Paracha, a 75-year-old man from Pakistan who was held in the U.S. military prison at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, without charge for 18 years, has returned home, the Department of Defense announced on Saturday. In 2003, Paracha a former businessman ...

source https://www.npr.org/2022/10/29/1132605483/oldest-prisoner-guantanamo-released-pakistan

Governor Mills: We are expanding access to child care.

Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills and thank you for listening. Look, good child care ensures that moms and dads across the state can go to work, earn a paycheck, and have the all ...

source https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/radio_address/governor-mills-we-are-expanding-access-child-care-2022-10-28

Local Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

SPRINGFIELD — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 28 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting ...

source https://www.mass.gov/news/local-firefighters-graduate-from-massachusetts-firefighting-academy-1

Federal Assistance Made Available to Aid in Ongoing Recovery Efforts in Portions of Southwest Virginia

RICHMOND, VA — Governor Glenn Youngkin today announced the Commonwealth of Virginia has received a Small Business Administration declaration to assist Virginians with their recovery efforts due to severe flooding in July of this year.

source https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2022/october/name-941671-en.html

President Biden Announces Key Appointments to Boards and Commissions

WASHINGTON – Today, President Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve on the National Board for Education Sciences: S. James Anaya, Member, National Board for Education Sciences; Linda Darling-Hammond, Member, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/27/president-biden-announces-key-appointments-to-boards-and-commissions-12/

Gov. Lee Launches School Safety Toolkit for Tennessee Families

Click here to view a video message from Gov. Lee. The toolkit, a joint effort of the Tennessee Departments of Education, Safety & Homeland Security and Mental Health & Substance Abuse Services, includes helpful ...

source https://www.tn.gov/governor/news/2022/10/27/gov--lee-launches-school-safety-toolkit-for-tennessee-families-.html

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments for Disability Community at 15th Annual Expo

(Washington, DC) – Today, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Disability Rights (ODR) are hosting the 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo, an event that advances the conversation on equal ...

source https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-highlights-investments-disability-community-15th-annual-expo

Mayor Bowser Highlights Investments for Disability Community at 15th Annual Expo

(Washington, DC) – Today, during National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Office of Disability Rights (ODR) are hosting the 15th Annual Disability Awareness Expo, an event that advances the conversation on equal ...

source https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-highlights-investments-disability-community-15th-annual-expo

Help WVU celebrate first-generation faculty, staff and students

WVU FirstGen Initiatives encourages colleges, departments and units to celebrate first-gen faculty, staff and students in as many ways as possible from Nov. 7-11, part of the national First-Generation College Celebration. WVU defines first-generation ...

source https://enews.wvu.edu/articles/2022/10/26/help-wvu-celebrate-first-generation-faculty-staff-and-students

Joint Statement of the 48th US-Israel Joint Political-Military Group

Today, in Washington, D.C., senior U.S. and Israeli civilian and military officials convened the first in-person, bilateral Joint Political-Military Group (JMPG) since the start of the COVID pandemic. The United States and Israel both recognize the ...

source https://www.state.gov/joint-statement-of-the-48th-u-s-israel-joint-political-military-group/

Sociology Professor Alexes Harris appointed UW's first Faculty Regent

“I am excited and thankful to have been appointed by Governor Inslee to the first Faculty Regent position for the University of Washington,” Harris said. “I am a first-generation student from Seattle who graduated from the UW in 1997. My educational ...

source https://www.washington.edu/news/2022/10/24/sociology-professor-alexes-harris-appointed-uws-first-faculty-regent/

Council To Consider Nine Candidates For Court Of Criminal Appeals Vacancy

The Governor's Council for Judicial Appointments will consider nine applicants for the Court of Criminal Appeals – Western Section vacancy created by the passing of the Honorable John Everett Williams on September 2, 2022.The applicants are:.

source https://www.tncourts.gov/press/2022/10/24/council-consider-nine-candidates-court-criminal-appeals-vacancy

Now is the time to exclude bats from your structures

Exclusion is not permitted during bat maternity season, which officially concluded Aug. 15. Waiting until fall protects Florida's beneficial bat populations by keeping them undisturbed while they give birth and raise their young, called pups.

source https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/bat-exclusion-1022/

Weekly Road Construction Update Week of October 23 to October 29

Wastewater Transmission Pipeline (La Pine Area) – Installation of a sewer pipeline will be occurring on Rosland Road at the intersection with Darlene Road. Traffic Information – Road users should expect single lane closures facilitated by ...

source https://www.deschutes.org/road/page/weekly-road-construction-update-week-october-23-october-29

Weekly Road Construction Update Week of October 23 to October 29

Wastewater Transmission Pipeline (La Pine Area) – Installation of a sewer pipeline will be occurring on Rosland Road at the intersection with Darlene Road. Traffic Information – Road users should expect single lane closures facilitated by ...

source https://www.deschutes.org/road/page/weekly-road-construction-update-week-october-23-october-29

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball Dedicates New Waterloo Fire Station

This station will primarily serve the communities of Jessup, Elkridge, and East Columbia. It is the second newly established station to open in the last three years and brings the number of fire stations in the County to 14. Today's dedication included a ...

source https://www.howardcountymd.gov/News102022

$100M headed to Detroit to replace lead service lines over next three years; more funding on the way

DWSD to accelerate existing lead service line replacement program that began in 2018 · Funding will allow for at least 5,000 lead lines to be replaced annually · Contractor equity and capacity building in progress.

source https://detroitmi.gov/news/100m-headed-detroit-replace-lead-service-lines-over-next-three-years-more-funding-way

Habitat Conditions Could Present Challenges for Waterfowl Hunters this Season

AUSTIN – Dry conditions across the state could pose some challenges as waterfowl hunters gear up for the start of the new season. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) biologists indicate habitat conditions are not ideal for ducks and duck hunters ...

source https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20221020a

Governor Proclaims October 16-22 as Tennessee Forest Products Week

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Division of Forestry (TDF) is celebrating with the Tennessee Forestry Association and their shared ForestryWorks program. “To meet our mission to protect, conserve, and enhance all forest resources ...

source https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/2022/10/20/governor-proclaims-october-16-22-as-tennessee-forest-products-week.html

Governor Proclaims October 16-22 as Tennessee Forest Products Week

The Tennessee Department of Agriculture's Division of Forestry (TDF) is celebrating with the Tennessee Forestry Association and their shared ForestryWorks program. “To meet our mission to protect, conserve, and enhance all forest resources ...

source https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/2022/10/20/governor-proclaims-october-16-22-as-tennessee-forest-products-week.html

IWD Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

“Iowa needs every worker it can get, and many employers are seeing tremendous benefits from employing people with disabilities,” said Linda Rouse, Division Administrator for the Iowa Workforce Development that includes IowaWORKS. “With ...

source https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/iwd-celebrates-national-disability-employment-awareness-month

Happy 50th birthday to the Clean Water Act

“This is a great time to reflect on a historic turning point for environmental protection,” said Liesl Clark, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the agency responsible for implementing the CWA in Michigan.

source https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/mi-environment/2022/10/18/happy-50th-birthday-to-the-clean-water-act

Happy 50th birthday to the Clean Water Act

“This is a great time to reflect on a historic turning point for environmental protection,” said Liesl Clark, director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), the agency responsible for implementing the CWA in Michigan.

source https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/mi-environment/2022/10/18/happy-50th-birthday-to-the-clean-water-act

UTSA celebrates National Transfer Student Week, promotes sense of belonging

“UTSA is committed to supporting and celebrating the success of our transfer students throughout their academic journey,” said Tammy Wyatt, vice provost for student success. “By participating in this national celebration week, we ...

source https://www.utsa.edu/today/2022/10/story/national-transfer-student-week-promotes-sense-of-belonging.html

VIDEO RELEASE: Governor Hogan and Appalachian Regional Commission Announce $47.1 Million in Awards for ...

Largest POWER Funding Package To Date; Recipients Include Garrett County's Broadband Customer Connect Program. ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan and the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) today announced awards of more than $47 million to 54 ...

source https://governor.maryland.gov/2022/10/17/video-release-governor-hogan-and-appalachian-regional-commission-announce-47-1-million-in-awards-for-economic-diversification-in-regions-coal-impacted-communities/

MSU announces 2022 Homecoming Court

Morehead State University has selected candidates for Homecoming Queen and King. The crowning ceremony occurs at halftime during the Eagle football game versus Valparaiso, which starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

source https://moreheadstate.edu/news/2022/10/msu-announces-2022-homecoming-court

MSU announces 2022 Homecoming Court

Morehead State University has selected candidates for Homecoming Queen and King. The crowning ceremony occurs at halftime during the Eagle football game versus Valparaiso, which starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22.

source https://moreheadstate.edu/news/2022/10/msu-announces-2022-homecoming-court

Get ready to celebrate Emory's Homecoming

Emory Homecoming 2022 is almost here — and there's no shortage of activities happening on both the Atlanta and Oxford campuses! Student events start on Friday, Oct. 14, with events for students, families and alumni continuing through Homecoming and ...

source https://news.emory.edu/stories/2022/10/er_emorys_homecoming_14-10-2022/story.html

Partnership Will Support Farmers and Expand Access to Local, Nutritious Foods

TDA will participate in the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program (LFPA), established by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Marketing Service and authorized by the American Rescue Plan. The initiative aims to maintain ...

source https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/news/2022/10/14/partnership-will-support-farmers-and-expand-access-to-local--nutritious-foods.html

In the Driver's Seat: Parents Are the Key to Teen Driving Success

DOVER, Del. (Oct 14, 2022)— National Teen Driver Safety Week is October 16-22, 2022 — the perfect opportunity to talk with teens about safe driving habits. The Delaware Office of Highway Safety (OHS) is teaming up with its traffic safety partners, ...

source https://news.delaware.gov/2022/10/14/in-the-drivers-seat-parents-are-the-key-to-teen-driving-success/

SOS 101: Voting by Mail in Texas

Secretary Scott also visits with Parker County Elections Administrator Crickett Miller, who provides a step-by-step account of the mail ballot process at the county level and offers helpful tips for Texas mail voters.

source https://www.sos.state.tx.us/about/newsreleases/2022/101222.shtml

New Chicanx, Latinx scholar invigorates English classes

An assistant professor's background in Chicanx and Latinx culture and literature is breathing new life into English classes at Willamette University. Teresa Hernandez Teresa Hernández. Teresa Hernández's scholarly and personal background and deep ...

source https://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/10/teresa-hernandez-story.html

New Chicanx, Latinx scholar invigorates English classes

An assistant professor's background in Chicanx and Latinx culture and literature is breathing new life into English classes at Willamette University. Teresa Hernandez Teresa Hernández. Teresa Hernández's scholarly and personal background and deep ...

source https://willamette.edu/news/library/2022/10/teresa-hernandez-story.html

Sac State contingent among thousands sent forth by Gov. Newsom into College Corps service

By Cynthia Hubert. October 10, 2022. California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks at a podium on stage during an event for the Gov. Gavin Newsom spoke at the #CaliforniansForAll College Corps fellowship program inaugural class ceremony, saying, “You don't have ...

source https://www.csus.edu/news/newsroom/stories/2022/10/college-corps-launch.html

Vice President Kamala Harris calls on Texans to protect reproductive and voting rights during Austin visit

In a visit to Texas' capital, Harris rallied the state's voters around protecting reproductive and voting rights at the ballot box next month by keeping Democrats in power in Congress. The topic of immigration was noticeably absent from Harris' ...

source https://www.texastribune.org/2022/10/08/kamala-harris-texas-visit/

October is College and Career Awareness Month

October is College and Career Awareness Month, and Springfield Public Schools will double down on year-long efforts to introduce students and families to the boundless possibilities of college and career. Superintendent of Schools Daniel Warwick said ...

source https://www.springfieldpublicschools.com/news/News/october_is_college_and_career_awareness_month

DEP Awards $3 Million to Restore Watersheds Statewide by Reducing Water Pollution

Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today awarded $3 million in grant funding to local governments and organizations to restore the health of local watersheds around the state by reducing water pollution.

source https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/DEP_details.aspx?newsid=1672

President Shrum issues statement regarding ARPA-funded projects

"We appreciate Governor Stitt and the Oklahoma State Legislature for selecting several strategic initiatives at Oklahoma State University to fund through the American Rescue Plan Act. As Oklahoma's flagship land-grant university, these initiatives and ...

source https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2022/president_shrum_issues_statement_regarding_arpa-funded_projects.html

President Shrum issues statement regarding ARPA-funded projects

"We appreciate Governor Stitt and the Oklahoma State Legislature for selecting several strategic initiatives at Oklahoma State University to fund through the American Rescue Plan Act. As Oklahoma's flagship land-grant university, these initiatives and ...

source https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2022/president_shrum_issues_statement_regarding_arpa-funded_projects.html

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Strengthens the Federal Government's Resilience to Climate Change ...

These actions are detailed in annual agency adaptation progress reports and highlight an Administration-wide commitment to confronting the climate crisis by integrating climate-readiness across every agency's mission and programs. More frequent and severe ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2022/10/06/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-strengthens-the-federal-governments-resilience-to-climate-change-impacts/

Governor Dunleavy, Commissioners Return from Second Trip to Western Alaska

Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy returned yesterday from a follow-up trip to communities heavily impacted by the Western Alaska storm, the remnants of Typhoon Merbok. Governor Dunleavy and his team, including Alaska Department of Transportation (DOT) ...

source https://gov.alaska.gov/newsroom/2022/10/05/governor-dunleavy-commissioners-return-from-second-trip-to-western-alaska/

National Transfer Student Week, Oct 17-21

Last modified: Oct 5, 2022, 5:48 p.m.. From: Academic Advising Initiatives. The National ...

source https://vtx.vt.edu/notices/2022/10/aai_notice_national_transfer_student_week.html

Affordable Housing Advisory Board October 10 Agenda

To observe this meeting live, visit the Live Video Stream or the City's YouTube Channel. Any individual wishing to join the virtual meeting or to provide public comment via Zoom must register by clicking on the following ...

source https://lawrenceks.org/2022/10/03/affordable-housing-advisory-board-october-10-agenda/

October Proclaimed as Disability Employment Awareness Month

"Everyone benefits from embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Promoting awareness of disabilities in the workplace benefits employees and employers alike as we ...

source https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/october/04/october-proclaimed-as-disability-employment-awareness-month

October Proclaimed as Disability Employment Awareness Month

"Everyone benefits from embracing equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace," Immigration and Career Training Minister Jeremy Harrison said. "Promoting awareness of disabilities in the workplace benefits employees and employers alike as we ...

source https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2022/october/04/october-proclaimed-as-disability-employment-awareness-month

FAFSA, ETSU scholarship application now open

JOHNSON CITY – The 2023-2024 Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA, is now open to current and potential college students. “We certainly understand that the financial aid process may seem daunting,” said Catherine Morgan, ...

source https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2022/10-october/fafsanowopen.php

FEMA Continues Supporting Ian Response

Call your insurance company right away. Take photos to document damage and keep receipts from all clean-up and repair related purchases. These steps may help maximize insurance and federal disaster assistance and payments. If you've evacuated, you can ...

source https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20221002/fema-continues-supporting-ian-response