City of Birmingham awarded planning grant by US Department of Transportation to reconnect communities

Birmingham, AL – The City of Birmingham, in partnership with the Birmingham-Jefferson County Transit Authority (BJCTA), is pleased to receive a planning grant award of $800,000 to advance data-driven transportation recommendations in the nine ...

source https://www.birminghamal.gov/2023/02/28/city-of-birmingham-awarded-planning-grant-by-u-s-department-of-transportation-to-reconnect-communities/

Tillis Announces $5 Million Grant To Expand and Improve Coastal Carolina Regional Airport

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) announced the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) FY2023 Airport Terminal Program is awarding Coastal Carolina Regional Airport (EWN) in New Bern a $5 million grant for terminal expansion and ...

source https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/2/tillis-announces-5-million-grant-to-expand-and-improve-coastal-carolina-regional-airport

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source https://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us/residents/city-services/subscriptions

2023 Summer Camp Registration Opens March 6

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 27, 2023) — Registration for Charlotte County Recreation traditional summer camp will open at 8 a.m., Monday March 6. Summer camp registration includes lunch, weekly field trips, swimming, guest speakers and various activities.

source https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/2023-summer-camp-registration-opens-march-6.stml

Honoring Black History Month by Connecting Students to Wildlife Professionals

Fellow National Geographic Explorer® and photographer Carlton Ward Jr leads the program. The wildlife trail cameras McKenzie monitor and document the movement of endangered Florida panthers. The story they tell has led to land preservation for all native ...

source https://www.aza.org/connect-stories/stories/honoring-black-history-month-by-connecting-students-to-wildlife-professionals-george-mckenzie-and-amarylis-celestina

The Injury Equity Framework — Establishing a Unified Approach for Addressing Inequities

Injuries are the leading cause of death in U.S. children and adults between 1 and 44 years of age, resulting in 3.6 times as many deaths in this age group as cancer and heart disease combined. This burden is disproportionately carried by Black, ...

source https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2212378

Highlights from the 2023 Countywide Strategic Plan Annual Report

The first Countywide Strategic Plan Annual Report aligns with One Fairfax Equity Policy and highlights key actions in the 10 community outcome areas that represent the issues of greatest importance to the community. • Implementation of the Countywide ...

source https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/highlights-2023-countywide-strategic-plan-annual-report

Board of County Commissioners Monthly Recap: Feb. 2023

Adopted the amended Code of Ethics for Johnson County Government public officials. Vote: Passed 7-0. Allocation of Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds.

source https://www.jocogov.org/newsroom/board-county-commissioners-monthly-recap-feb-2023

6 Ways California is Capturing & Storing Water from Storms

Governor Newsom issued an Executive Order to help accelerate groundwater recharge, stormwater capture, and conservation efforts;; California is leveraging a historic $8.6 billion investment and prioritizing groundwater recharge, stormwater capture, ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/02/24/6-ways-california-is-capturing-storing-water-from-storms/

State and Tribal Nurseries

A closeup of four conifer seedlings growing out of the ground, with a seed husk. Conifer seedlings at a nursery take root. (USDA Forest Service photo by Andrew Avitt).

source https://www.fs.usda.gov/managing-land/forest-management/vegetation-management/nurseries/state-and-tribal

Support with eating disorders offered to students during awareness week

Published Friday, 24 February 2023. To raise awareness and widen support for people with eating disorders, council staff and experts from a leading UK charity are working with students in York during eating disorder awareness week.

source https://www.york.gov.uk/news/article/1212/support-with-eating-disorders-offered-to-students-during-awareness-week

2023 Summer Company Program applications open until May 31

This program offers an opportunity for students to start and manage their own businesses. Successful applicants will receive a grant of up to $3,000, as well as invaluable training and mentorship from local business leaders. Small ...

source https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/news/2023-summer-company-program-applications-open-until-may-31.aspx

TDCI Hosts America Saves Week 2023

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Commerce & Insurance's (“TDCI”) Securities Division is a proud participant in America Saves Week (Feb. 27 – March 3, 2023), an annual national campaign that encourages individuals and families to check-in on ...

source https://www.tn.gov/commerce/news/2023/2/23/tdci-hosts-america-saves-week-2023.html

FY 2024 Proposed Budget Responds to Community Priorities

The proposal details $1.54 billion in General Fund spending, a 2.8 percent increase over FY 2023. The budget is based on a 3.6 percent growth in real estate assessments and a 4.9 percent growth in overall tax revenue. The proposed budget also assumes no ...

source https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/FY-2024-Proposed-Budget-Responds-to-Community-Priorities

Mayor Duggan, Pro Tem Tate join Alternatives For Girls in breaking ground on supportive housing development in D1

Maya Angelou Village will offer safe place for those facing housing instability, will be a place 'where lives are changed.' In addition to permanent supportive housing, new center will offer deeply affordable housing to help Detroiters experiencing or ...

source https://detroitmi.gov/news/mayor-duggan-pro-tem-tate-join-alternatives-girls-breaking-ground-supportive-housing-development-d1

Alexander Ranch Awarded Audubon Certified Status for Bird-Friendly Habitat Measures

Sun City, Kans. — The 6,780-acre Alexander Ranch in south-central Kansas, owned and operated by Brian Alexander, is a recipient of the Audubon Certified bird-friendly habitat designation from the National Audubon Society.

source https://www.audubon.org/news/alexander-ranch-awarded-audubon-certified-status-bird-friendly-habitat-measures

Shapiro Administration Awards School Food Equipment Grants to 130 Local Communities

Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced that it has awarded more than $2.7 million in grant funding to 130 local education agencies (LEA) across the Commonwealth to purchase new food service equipment for ...

source https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/education-details.aspx?newsid=1366

Director's Blog: the latest from USPTO leadership

Wednesday Feb 22, 2023. Black History Month: Advocating for and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion at the USPTO. This blog post is part of a series showcasing the diverse African American leaders from across the U.S. Department of Commerce in ...

source https://www.uspto.gov/blog/director/entry/black-history-month-advocating-for

Districtwide Student Art Showcase at Eisemann Center

RISD's Visual Arts Department is proud to present the 2022-23 districtwide student art showcase in the Mezzanine Gallery of the Eisemann Center through Feb. 26. #RISDArtMatters #RISDBelieves. RISD Fine Arts Vision: Every child deserves a safe place to ...

source https://web.risd.org/home/districtwide-student-art-showcase/

Governor Hochul Announces Montour Falls and Waverly as Southern Tier Winners of First Round of NY Forward Program

New $100 Million NY Forward Program Builds on Momentum of the Successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative to Support a More Equitable Downtown Recovery for New York's Smaller and Rural Communities. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the ...

source https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-montour-falls-and-waverly-southern-tier-winners-first-round-ny

Governor Hochul Announces Sleepy Hollow and Cornwall as Mid-Hudson Region Winners of First Round of NY ...

New $100 Million NY Forward Program Builds on Momentum of the Successful Downtown Revitalization Initiative to Support a More Equitable Downtown Recovery for New York's Smaller Communities. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Village of ...

source https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-sleepy-hollow-and-cornwall-mid-hudson-region-winners-first-round-ny

Flag Officer Assignments

The secretary of the Navy and chief of naval operations announced today the following assignments: Rear Adm. Peter A. Garvin will be assigned as president, Naval War College, Newport, Rhode Island. Garvin is currently serving as commander, ...

source https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3304477/flag-officer-assignments/

Details regarding the Feb. 21 Mardi Gras parade

On Tuesday, Feb. 21, there will be a Mardi Gras parade at 11 a.m. It will start at 14^th Street and Morris Avenue near Railroad Park. Organizers are anticipating that the parade will take about 45 minutes. The parade will end at 19^th Street North and ...

source https://www.birminghamal.gov/2023/02/21/details-regarding-the-feb-21-mardi-gras-parade/

Twenty States Announce Historic Governor-Led Reproductive Freedom Alliance

SACRAMENTO – Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom, Colorado Governor Jared Polis, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont, Delaware Governor John Carney, Hawai'i Governor Josh Green, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker, Maine Governor Janet Mills, ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/02/21/twenty-states-announce-historic-governor-led-reproductive-freedom-alliance/

Three Waukee CSD Students Named as National Merit Finalists

The National Merit Scholarship Committee (NMSC) announced three Waukee CSD seniors are National Merit Finalists. All three seniors successfully made it past the semi-finalist round and are now among less than one percent of U.S. high school seniors.

source https://www.waukeeschools.org/news/2023/02/three-waukee-csd-students-named-as-national-merit-finalists/

County extends ice storm debris drop-off dates

Feb 19, 2023 | Announcements. NOTE: The Dripping Springs location will be closed on Feb. 20. Have brush from the ice storm? Hays County WILL NOT be picking up brush and tree debris at residential locations, however, we have five locations to drop off ...

source https://hayscountytx.com/2023/02/19/county-extends-ice-storm-debris-drop-off-dates/

Over-the-counter Narcan will save lives, experts say. But the cost will affect access

A drug used to reverse opioid overdoses could soon be sold over the counter. A committee of advisers to the Food and Drug Administration this week voted unanimously in favor of making Narcan, a nasal-spray version of the generic drug naloxone, ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/02/18/1157556969/narcan-fda-over-the-counter

Dingell, Jackson Lee, Fitzpatrick, Klobuchar introduce Legislation to Protect Survivors of Domestic Abuse and Stalking ...

The bill would: 1. Ensure people who have abused dating partners and are consequently subject to domestic violence protection orders are prohibited from buying or owning firearms: Current federal law prohibits someone under a domestic violence ...

source https://debbiedingell.house.gov/news/documentsingle.aspx?DocumentID=3903

Governor Newsom Announces Judicial Appointments 2.17.23

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced his nomination of three Court of Appeal Justices: Judge Danny Chou as an Associate Justice of the First District Court of Appeal, Division Five; Judge Rashida Adams as an Associate Justice of the ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/02/17/governor-newsom-announces-judicial-appointments-2-17-23/

State Promoting Finish the FAFSA Week Next Week in Big Push to Reach Tennessee High School Seniors and Their ...

NASHVILLE, TN - The Tennessee Higher Education Commission is designating February 20-24, 2023 as “Finish the FAFSA Week,” and is encouraging all high school seniors and their families to complete the FAFSA before March 1 to remain eligible for up to two ...

source https://www.tn.gov/thec/news/2023/2/17/state-promoting-finish-the-fafsa-week-next-week-in-big-push-to-reach--tennessee-high-school-seniors-and-their-families.html

Weekly East Tennessee Construction Report for February 16-22, 2023

temporary lane closures between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. as crews perform work through this project. Motorists should be alert for workers present, expect potential delays, and use extreme caution through this area.

source https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/2023/2/16/weekly-east-tennessee-construction-report-for-february-16-22--2023.html

Wellness Day is March 16: Volunteers & Donations Needed

Volunteers to share their expertise on a Wellness related topic (yoga, healthy cooking, etc.). · Item donations to create Care Kits and No Sew Throw Blankets for those less fortunate, experiencing homelessness or living in shelters.

source https://www.schodack.k12.ny.us/2023/02/maple-hill-wellness-day-2023/

Two Kennesaw State faculty earn 2023 Regents' Awards

KENNESAW, Ga. | Feb 16, 2023. Two Kennesaw State University faculty members have earned 2023 University System of Georgia Board of Regents' Awards — one award recognizing an innovative program to guide student research and another honoring the ...

source https://www.kennesaw.edu/news/stories/2023/two-kennesaw-state-faculty-earn-2023-regents-awards.php

Trash collection will be on schedule for President's Day, Monday February 20th

City of Middleburg Heights 15700 Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 (440) 234-8811 ©2023 City of Middleburg Heights, Ohio. All rights reserved. XHot Key: CTRL-Q. Policy on Prohibition of Discrimination on the Basis of Disability

source https://middleburgheights.com/2023/02/16/trash-collection-will-be-on-schedule-for-presidents-day-monday-february-20th/

Director's Statement on the Budget and Economic Outlook for 2023 to 2033

In our latest projections, released today, the federal budget deficit totals $1.4 trillion in 2023, and annual deficits average $2.0 trillion over the 2024–2033 period. Those projections reflect the assumption that current laws governing federal taxes and ...

source https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58940

Appropriations Requests for Fiscal Year 2024

Rep. Peters' office is now accepting programmatic and language appropriations requests for Fiscal Year 2024. Please submit a request by filling out this form by Friday, March 17, 2023. Similar to last year, the House Appropriations Committee will ...

source https://scottpeters.house.gov/appropriations-requests-for-fiscal-year-2024

Equity in the Mayor's Office of Arts and Culture

We partner with the local arts ecosystem to support the creative economy through grants and programs, integrate public art into neighborhoods, and increase accessible opportunities for creative expression. We believe everyone is creative. Investing in our ...

source https://www.boston.gov/departments/arts-and-culture/equity-mayors-office-arts-and-culture

Spotlight: 988 Lifeline

Published February 15, 2023. DaLynna Wood | Multimedia Specialist. The 988 Lifeline is a 3-digit phone number that serves as a suicide & crisis hotline. It launched nationally in July of 2022. 988 is an alternative course of action to involving law ...

source https://www.lawtonok.gov/news/spotlight-988-lifeline

State Department Announces Top Producing US Colleges and Universities of Fulbright Students and Scholars

MEDIA NOTE. OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON. FEBRUARY 14, 2023. As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to support higher education and studying abroad, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has ...

source https://sg.usembassy.gov/u-s-department-of-state-announces-top-producing-u-s-colleges-and-universities-of-fulbright-students-and-scholars/

Warming Centers are Open in Santa Clara County as Frost and Freeze Warnings are Issued for the Bay Area

Overnight temperatures are expected to dip into the mid to low 30s. People who are most vulnerable to cold temperatures, such as people who are unsheltered, should take precautions against hypothermia and seek shelter.

source https://news.sccgov.org/news-release/warming-centers-are-open-santa-clara-county-frost-and-freeze-warnings-are-issued-bay

KFF Study: Hospital Price Transparency Data Messy, Inconsistent

KFF analyzed hospital price transparency data compiled by Turquoise Health to evaluate the quality and usefulness of the information. Patients and researchers are meant to use the data shared by hospitals to compare prices across facilities and payers.

source https://revcycleintelligence.com/news/kff-study-hospital-price-transparency-data-messy-inconsistent

US Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves Meets with Members of Multiple Sectors and Community-Led ...

The grant was awarded to the Puerto Rico Economic Development Bank to support access to capital for small and medium sized enterprises. He also announced a nearly $3 million National Telecommunications and Information (NTIA) Connecting Minority Communities ...

source https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2023/02/us-commerce-deputy-secretary-don-graves-meets-members-multiple-sectors-and

Newsom suspends environmental laws to store more Delta water

Facing criticism that stormwater flowed out to sea, the governor asked the water board to waive rules designed to protect salmon and other endangered fish. Environmentalists call it “a breakdown of law and order” while growers laud it as a way to ensure ...

source https://calmatters.org/environment/2023/02/newsom-environmental-laws-store-more-delta-water/

Biden picks head of US Arctic Research Commission to be new Arctic ambassador

President Biden on Monday nominated an Alaska scientist to be the nation's first Arctic ambassador-at-large. Mike Sfraga, the chair of the U.S. Arctic Research Commission, was named as the choice to fill the ambassador position.

source https://alaskabeacon.com/briefs/biden-picks-head-of-u-s-arctic-research-commission-to-be-new-arctic-ambassador/

US Department of State Announces Top Producing US Colleges and Universities of Fulbright Students and Scholars

As part of the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to support higher education and studying abroad, the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA) has recognized the more than 170 higher education institutions from ...

source https://www.state.gov/u-s-department-of-state-announces-top-producing-u-s-colleges-and-universities-of-fulbright-students-and-scholars/

Swim Season is Nearly Here: Two Pools Closing for Routine Maintenance, Lifeguard Training and Hiring Ongoing

Austin is now hiring hundreds of lifeguards starting at $20/hour! Springwoods Pool will be closed February 21 and February 22 for routine maintenance. Barton ...

source https://www.austintexas.gov/news/swim-season-nearly-here-two-pools-closing-routine-maintenance-lifeguard-training-and-hiring-ongoing

Montgomery Parks operating hours and programming for Presidents Day weekend

WHEATON, Md. – Montgomery Parks, part of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, announces programming and operating hours for the 2023 Presidents Day holiday. Open Parkways Schedule. Four visitors riding their bikes on Open ...

source https://montgomeryparks.org/montgomery-parks-operating-hours-and-programming-for-presidents-day-weekend/

Barger Joins New Commission Focused on Driving Action on Nation's Mental Health Crisis

Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger is one of 14 County leaders from across the country who will work together to craft a response to this crisis. “To effect lasting change in our behavioral health system, ...

source https://kathrynbarger.lacounty.gov/nacocommission/

Factors Related to Eligibility and Acceptance of Offers to Participate in DOJ Funded Adult Drug Courts

Adult drug courts are specialized courts for criminal offenders with substance use disorders. They work to divert individuals from the criminal justice system by offering drug treatment and rehabilitation services and incentives like reduced jail time.

source https://www.gao.gov/products/gao-23-105272

Peterborough Public Health Launches Smoke-Free Ontario Act Enforcement Campaign

Tobacco Enforcement Officers to Focus on Reducing Youth Access to Tobacco and Vaping Products, and Protecting Against Second-hand Smoke and Vapour. Peterborough Public Health (PPH), in collaboration with public health units across Central East Ontario, ...

source https://www.peterboroughpublichealth.ca/peterborough-public-health-launches-smoke-free-ontario-act-enforcement-campaign/

Summer Club 2023

Engaging and exciting, our camp programs feature classroom and in-gallery learning, bringing kids face to face with immortal stories from our vast art, culture, and nature collections. New groups and awesome activities are sure to inspire seasoned and ...

source https://www.rom.on.ca/en/whats-on/summer-club-2023

The Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool Closure

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Feb. 11, 2023) – The Ann and Chuck Dever Regional Park Pool at 7001 San Casa Drive in Englewood will be closed on Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for an employee event. For information, contact Ryan Normoyle, ...

source https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/the-ann-and-chuck-dever-regional-park-pool-closure.stml

US Senator Tina Smith Joins Colleagues to Unveil New Child Care Bill

Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Tina Smith (D-Minn.) joined over three dozen lawmakers led by Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) in unveiling new legislation that would expand access to affordable child care to ...

source https://www.smith.senate.gov/u-s-senator-tina-smith-joins-colleagues-to-unveil-new-child-care-bill/

Supporting the White House Cancer Moonshot Initiative

This new pilot program expanded and replaced the Cancer Immunotherapy Pilot Program, also known as Patents 4 Patients, on February 1, 2023. The previous pilot program expedited examination only for eligible patent applications pertaining to methods of ...

source https://www.uspto.gov/about-us/white-house-cancer-moonshot

Austin Police Department will host the 2025 World LGBTIQ+ Conference for Criminal Justice Professionals

The conference attracted hundreds of members of police organizations, public prosecution services, and justice departments from 26 different countries across six continents. The second and third World Conferences were held in Toronto in 2019 and Melbourne ...

source https://www.austintexas.gov/news/austin-police-department-will-host-2025-world-lgbtiq-conference-criminal-justice-professionals

San Francisco Secures over $42 Million in State Funding for Affordable Housing

Funding will support the construction of more than 200 new homes for workers, families, and formerly homeless individuals in the Sunset and Bayview-Hunters Point. February 10, 2023. San Francisco, CA — Today, Mayor London N. Breed announced San ...

source https://sf.gov/news/san-francisco-secures-over-42-million-state-funding-affordable-housing-0

Find a fur-ever love at Huntsville Animal Services

Adoptable pets won't make a love connection with other animals, however, as each pet is spayed or neutered before it leaves the shelter. February is Spay/Neuter Awareness Month, which Sheppard said serves as a reminder that spaying and neutering saves ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/find-a-fur-ever-love-at-huntsville-animal-services-next-week/

Find Your Furry Valentine at the Wake County Animal Center

Looking for a Valentine you can't live without? The Wake County Animal Center is launching a special Valentine's adoption campaign to help you “pawsibly” find the best Valentine's gift! From Feb. 11 to 17, adoption fees for pets six months and older ...

source https://www.wakegov.com/news/find-your-furry-valentine-wake-county-animal-center

CI MED Students' Anti-fatigue Vest Keeps Surgeons Operating at Their Best

A novel invention by students at Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) is positioned to help surgeons combat fatigue during long or physically demanding procedures, ultimately helping them perform at their best. <em>The surgical ...

source https://medicine.illinois.edu/news/ci-med-students-antifatigue-vest-keeps-surgeons-operating-at-their-best

Testing, Isoaltion & Quarantine

You should get tested immediately for COVID-19 if you are feeling any symptoms – regardless of your vaccination status. COVID-19 symptoms can feel like a common cold (including just “the sniffles”), seasonal allergies, or flu. Symptoms include fever or ...

source https://www.smchealth.org/testing-isolation-quarantine

Explore internships, employment opportunities at 2023 Spring Career Fair

February 09, 2023. Image of Career Fair with attendees, booths. Students looking for a summer internship or employment after graduation — or even those who simply want to explore career options — should make plans to attend Mizzou Engineering's 2023 ...

source https://engineering.missouri.edu/2023/explore-internships-employment-opportunities-at-2023-spring-career-fair/

Tobacco and vaping education and enforcement campaign aims to reduce sale of products to youth

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is launching a tobacco education and enforcement campaign to help local vendors better understand the important role they play in preventing youth access to tobacco and vapour products.

source https://www.durham.ca/en/news/tobacco-and-vaping-education-and-enforcement-campaign-aims-to-reduce-sale-of-products-to-youth.aspx

Achieving the Gold Standard: 65 BSD Educators Renew or Recertify National Board Certification

Serving each and every student academically, socially and emotionally through a rigorous and relevant education that is innovative and individualized is not only part of the Bellevue School District's mission; it is also lived out in the experiences of ...

source https://bsd405.org/2023/02/achieving-the-gold-standard-65-bsd-educators-renew-or-recertify-national-board-certification/

Under Secretary Jenkins Travels to Brussels, The Hague, and Munich, February 9-19, 2023

Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Ambassador Bonnie D. Jenkins will travel to Brussels, Belgium; The Hague, the Netherlands; and Munich, Germany, from February 9-19, 2023 to promote the United States' continued ...

source https://www.state.gov/under-secretary-jenkins-travels-to-brussels-the-hague-and-munich-february-9-19-2023/

HHSC Announces Federal Approval for Replacement SNAP Benefits Due to Winter Storm

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) today announced it has received federal approval to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients to apply for replacement benefits for food lost or destroyed due to ...

source https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2023/02/hhsc-announces-federal-approval-replacement-snap-benefits-due-winter-storm

Assessing the US Climate in January 2023

Key Points: The average temperature of the contiguous U.S. in January 2023 was 35.2°F, which is 5.1°F above average, ranking as the sixth warmest January on record. New Hampshire ...

source https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/national-climate-202301

Family Day Free Fishing Weekend Returns, February 18-20

February 18-20 is Free Fishing Weekend in Saskatchewan - the perfect opportunity to give ice fishing a try, without having to purchase a fishing licence. "We have world class fishing in Saskatchewan, and we don't let the cold temperatures prevent us ...

source https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2023/february/08/family-day-free-fishing-weekend-returns-february-1820

Subcommittee Chair Bilirakis Opening Remarks on Legislation to Protect our Data and Counter China

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Innovation, Data, and Commerce Chair Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) delivered opening remarks at today's subcommittee markup on five bills. Excerpts and highlights below: BEATING CHINA.

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/subcommittee-chair-bilirakis-opening-remarks-on-legislation-to-protect-our-data-and-counter-china

DOA News release on Compost Reimbursement Program

HONOLULU, HI – The Hawaiʻi Department of Agriculture (HDOA) is accepting applications for the Compost Reimbursement Program for Fiscal Year 2023, which may reimburse agricultural producers for the cost of purchasing compost, including transportation ...

source https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/doa-news-release-on-compost-reimbursement-program/

Austin ISD Black History Month

Join Austin ISD in celebrating Black History Month throughout February! Every year, to honor our Black students, staff and families Austin ISD celebrates Black History Month, a time to highlight the district's commitment to creating a safe, ...

source https://www.austinisd.org/respect-for-all/blackhistorymonth

Tribal Collaboration Policy

The purpose of the Act is to promote respectful, government-to-government dialogue, and improve communication between state agencies and the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Mi'kmaq Nation, the Passamaquoddy Tribe, and the Penobscot Nation.

source https://www.maine.gov/decd/about/tribal-collaboration-policy

Statement from Governor Phil Scott on the Anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act

“My Administration is moving forward with a program that will provide all Vermonters access to this important benefit, that can be covered by either employers, individuals, or a combination of the two, without imposing regressive tax increases on working ...

source https://governor.vermont.gov/press-release/statement-governor-phil-scott-anniversary-family-and-medical-leave-act

Progress to Power: The Legacy of New York's Black Legislators

This exhibit highlights the first Black officials elected in the New York State legislature. These individuals broke new ground of legislative representation for the State. Their accomplishments and the legislation they advocated for sheds light on issues ...

source https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/progress-power-legacy-new-yorks-black-legislators

Having dodged lava flows, NOAA's Mauna Loa research facility to get upgrades

NOAA's Mauna Loa Atmospheric Baseline Observatory, the benchmark sampling site for monitoring global climate change, is slated to undergo a major renovation and facility upgrade once road access is restored over lava flows produced by the recent ...

source https://www.noaa.gov/news/having-dodged-lava-flows-noaas-mauna-loa-research-facility-to-get-upgrades

Burn Awareness Week February 5 - 11

The leading cause of burn injuries in children is scalds; however, a scald (burns from hot liquids) injury can happen at any age. Hot liquids from bath water, hot coffee and even microwaved soup can cause devastating injuries. Children, older adults and ...

source https://www.ajax.ca/en/burn-awareness-week-february-5-11.aspx

What Biden needs to do in this year's State of the Union speech

President Biden is heading to the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday evening to deliver his State of the Union address for 2023. But his message — and his performance — will be closely watched for what they say about 2024, and what's expected to be his second ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/02/05/1153428336/state-of-the-union-address-biden

FEMA Storm Disaster Assistance for Residents and Businesses

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has approved Individual Assistance (IA) for residents of Contra Costa County. The disaster designation is: California Severe Winter Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and Mudslides DR-4683-CA.

source https://www.sanramon.ca.gov/news/what_s_new/fema_storm_disaster_assistance_2023

An Owl Named Flaco Is Loose in Central Park, With Vandals to Blame

A Eurasian eagle-owl named Flaco was the subject of an intense rescue effort late Friday after getting loose as a result of vandals having damaged his Central Park Zoo enclosure the night before, parks and zoo officials said.

source https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/03/nyregion/escaped-owl-central-park-flaco.html

January Revenue Collections Total $3.834 Billion

(Boston, MA) — Massachusetts Department of Revenue (DOR) Commissioner Geoffrey Snyder today announced that preliminary revenue collections for January totaled $3.834 billion, $192 million or 4.8% less than actual collections in January 2022, ...

source https://www.mass.gov/news/january-revenue-collections-total-3834-billion

Disaster Recovery Information, Resources for Coastal Areas

Redwood City – Residents of San Mateo County's coast impacted by the recent storms can learn about available assistance from local, state and federal agencies at three separate locations starting next week. On hand at each location will be what is ...

source https://www.smcgov.org/ceo/news/disaster-recovery-information-resources-coastal-areas

TDOE, TERA Releases 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey Results

Nashville, TN—Today, the Tennessee Department of Education and Tennessee Education Research Alliance (TERA) released key findings and responses from the 2022 Tennessee Educator Survey from more than 39,000 educators, totaling over half of the state's ...

source https://www.tn.gov/education/news/2023/2/3/tdoe--tera-releases-2022-tennessee-educator-survey-results-.html

Murray, Collins Officially Take Helm of Senate Appropriations Committee

(Washington, DC) – Today, U.S. Senators Patty Murray (D-WA) and Susan Collins (R-ME), issued the following joint statement as they officially assume the roles of Senate Appropriations Committee Chair and Vice Chair, respectively.

source https://www.murray.senate.gov/murray-collins-officially-take-helm-of-senate-appropriations-committee/

Metro Transit Celebrates Transit Equity Day

Transit Equity Day is a national day of action commemorating the birthday of Rosa Parks by declaring public transit as a civil right. Parks was an NAACP activist who in 1955 demanded an end to segregation in the Montgomery, Alabama transit system by ...

source https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/metro-transit-celebrates-transit-equity-day

In-Person Absentee Voting Starts Tuesday in Madison

In-person absentee voting will begin Tuesday, Feb. 7, at several locations throughout the City of Madison. What will you need to bring with you if you're voting absentee in person? An acceptable photo ID for voting in Wisconsin.

source https://www.cityofmadison.com/news/in-person-absentee-voting-starts-tuesday-in-madison-2

Senator Murray: Let's Celebrate 30-Years of FMLA By Passing Paid Leave Nationally

Senator Murray: “As we mark the anniversary of the Family and Medical Leave Act, I want to urge my colleagues: let's celebrate the legacy of this bill—by building on it.” Washington ...

source https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-lets-celebrate-30-years-of-fmla-by-passing-paid-leave-nationally/

Annual review 2022

2022 has been an excellent year for the PHG Foundation, not least because we have finally returned to business as usual at our offices in Cambridge, UK - whilst retaining the many benefits of digital connectivity. The team has produced some outstanding ...

source https://www.phgfoundation.org/news/annual-review-2022

City Opens Warming Centers Due to Inclement Weather

CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The National Weather Service expects cold temperatures in Corpus Christi through Thursday. Temperatures tonight will be in the upper 30s to low 40s. Winds will remain around 10-15 mph, with wind chills in the low to mid 30s.

source https://news.cctexas.com/news/releases-20230201-6887817

Students encouraged to explore education and career pathways during Career and Technical Education Month

High schools, colleges and some universities across Michigan offer CTE programs that are aligned with in-demand, high-wage careers in fields such as business, information technology, healthcare, hospitality and manufacturing. Most ...

source https://www.michigan.gov/leo/news/2023/02/01/students-encouraged-to-explore-during-cte-month

Kendall, Jones visit Hurlburt Field to observe AFSOC's readiness for future operational environment

"Our Airmen are our greatest resource," said Lt. Gen. Tony Bauernfeind, AFSOC commander. "We demonstrated to Secretary Kendall Air Force Special Operations Command's pathfinding mindset and our unique capabilities. We also ...

source https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3285239/kendall-jones-visit-hurlburt-field-to-observe-afsocs-readiness-for-future-opera/

RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Feds Affected by 2023 California Severe Winter ...

After coordinating with federal agencies to assess the impact on employees adversely affected by the severe winter storms and their aftermath, OPM, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has determined that the establishment of an ...

source https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2023/01/release-opm-authorizes-emergency-leave-transfer-program-for-feds-affected-by-2023-california-severe-winter-storms/

Joint Statement & Resources in Response to the Death of Tyre Nichols

We wish to express to Mr. Nichols' family and loved ones our absolute sympathy, our profound grief, and our support of the call for transparent justice. Officials have called the brutality of that fatal police traffic stop a shocking use of excessive ...

source https://www.somervillema.gov/news/joint-statement-resources-response-death-tyre-nichols