New York Begins Repeal of Healthcare Worker COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

The New York State Department of Health (the “Department”) announced on May 30, 2023, that “it has begun the process of repealing the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for workers at regulated health care facilities.”.

source https://www.littler.com/publication-press/publication/new-york-begins-repeal-healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-mandate

Tax Pros: Join National Taxpayer Advocate Erin M. Collins at the 2023 IRS Nationwide Tax Forum

Join hundreds of other tax professionals to earn Continuing Professional Education Credits, network with other tax experts, learn about the latest information from the IRS and news about tax law changes, resolve difficult tax cases, and hear directly from ...

source https://www.taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov/news/tax-pros-join-national-taxpayer-advocate-erin-m-collins-at-the-2023-irs-nationwide-tax-forum/

Union to host Health Career Camp for local high school students

Union College will host the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (SOAHEC)'s 8 ^th annual Summer Health Career Camp June 20 – 23. High school students in Knox, Whitley, and Laurel counties are invited to register. Through hands-on activities, ...

source https://www.unionky.edu/union-to-host-health-career-camp-for-local-high-school-students

Readout of US Space Force Chief Operations Officer Lt. Gen. DeAnna Burt's Travel to Germany and the UK

Burt visited the NATO Space Center within NATO Allied Air Command to learn and understand how the U.S. can best integrate and support the Alliance's space mission. In December 2019, NATO Heads of State and Government declared space ...

source https://www.spaceforce.mil/News/Article/3411130/readout-of-us-space-force-chief-operations-officer-lt-gen-deanna-burts-travel-t/

City Announces Road Closures, Parking Restrictions, and Other Details for 2023 Pride 365 March and Festival

While floats, banners of corporations, large institutions, and vehicles will not be permitted, the march is open to the public and all are welcome to join in the celebration. The march will begin at 6th and Walnut Streets and end at 11th and Locust Streets ...

source https://www.phila.gov/2023-05-31-city-announces-road-closures-parking-restrictions-and-other-details-for-2023-pride-365-march-and-festival/

DNR Highlights Importance Of Maintaining Safe Dams

The DNR Dam Safety Team provides technical assistance to Wisconsin dam owners. This support includes: conducting and reviewing inspections;; identifying risks at dams;; responding during emergencies; and; reviewing dam repair ...

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/77096

City of Clearwater Discontinues Electronic Waste Collection Day Events

The Clearwater Solid Waste/Recycling Department has discontinued its electronic waste collection days and will no longer host them because electronics without rechargeable batteries can now be disposed of in your trash. Household electronics that are ...

source https://www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/City-of-Clearwater-Discontinues-Electronic-Waste-Collection-Day-Events

Fulbrights and fellowships

Thirteen Boston College alumni—10 from the Class of 2023—have received prestigious post-graduate fellowship opportunities for the coming year. Nine graduates won coveted Fulbright Scholarships, which support a year's post-baccalaureate study abroad; ...

source https://www.bc.edu/content/bc-web/sites/bc-news/articles/2023/spring/fulbrights-and-fellowships-2023.html

Researchers support Veterans exposed to toxic substances

Presentations from 22 speakers covered three key areas: respiratory health, data and programs, and mental health. Respiratory Health: Researchers discussed current research studies and techniques to identify biomarkers of exposure, treatment after ...

source https://news.va.gov/119990/researchers-support-exposed-to-toxic-substances/

Gov. Greg Abbott calls immediate special session to address property taxes and border issues

Abbott noted many bills that were passed during the regular session, which ended around 6 p.m. Monday, but he added that “many critical items remain” and will require multiple special sessions. by Alejandro Serrano May 29, 2023 3 hours ago. Copy link.

source https://www.texastribune.org/2023/05/29/abbott-special-legislative-session/

Prescribed burns east of Sunriver, SW of Crescent to resume after holiday weekend pause

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock and Crescent ranger districts plan to resume prescribed burning operations east of Sunriver and southwest of Crescent on Tuesday, if conditions remain favorable, officials said Monday.

source https://ktvz.com/news/fire-alert/2023/05/29/prescribed-burns-east-of-sunriver-sw-of-crescent-to-resume-after-holiday-weekend-pause/

Liz Cheney tells Colorado graduates to 'stand in truth,' warns democracy is in peril

Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney warned graduates of Colorado College that political dissent and freedoms cannot exist without stable democratic systems in America. "We are living in a time of testing and challenge and peril for our democracy," Cheney, ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/29/1178739436/liz-cheney-colorado-graduation

A new anti-gay law in Uganda calls for life in prison for those who are convicted

Uganda has passed one of the world's toughest anti-gay laws that calls for life imprisonment for anyone convicted of homosexuality. Ugandan president Yoweri Museveni signed the bill on Monday despite widespread condemnation from many Western ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/29/1178718092/uganda-anti-gay-law

Look out, it's lighthouse season. The government is offering 10 fixer-uppers

Have you been longing for a remote lifestyle, waterfront views or the lulling sounds of the sea? Do you have a passion for historical restoration? The federal government might have just the thing. Ten lighthouses across the U.S. are being sold or given ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/28/1178618474/historic-lighthouses-auction-gsa-new-england

Gov. Cox orders flags to be lowered in honor of Memorial Day

SALT LAKE CITY (May 27, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox has ordered the flags of the United States of America and the great state of Utah to be flown at half-staff on all state facilities in recognition of Memorial Day.

source https://governor.utah.gov/2023/05/27/gov-cox-orders-flags-to-be-lowered-in-honor-of-memorial-day/

TRAFFIC ALERT: Planned Road Closures for Armed Forces Cycling Classic

Published on May 26, 2023. OC-ACPD-Traffic-Alert-Image.png. ARLINGTON, Va. – The Arlington County Police Department will conduct planned road closures to accommodate the 2023 Armed Forces Cycling Classic bicycle races, which will take place during the ...

source https://www.arlingtonva.us/About-Arlington/Newsroom/Articles/2023/TRAFFIC-ALERT-Planned-Road-Closures-for-Armed-Forces-Cycling-Classic

Mayor Breed to Prioritize Police Staffing and Public Safety in Upcoming Budget

Budget priorities such as hiring more police officers, expanding ambassadors citywide, and ramping up street crisis alternatives as part of the City's public safety strategy. May 26, 2023. San Francisco, CA – Mayor London N. Breed today joined ...

source https://sf.gov/news/mayor-breed-prioritize-police-staffing-and-public-safety-upcoming-budget

Hospital Payment Advisory Committee (HPAC) Agenda

Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), John H. Winters Building, Public Hearing Room 125, First Floor 701 W 51st Street, Austin, Texas 78751. United States. Webcasting Available. This meeting will be webcast. Members of the public may ...

source https://www.hhs.texas.gov/about/communications-events/meetings-events/2023/06/06/hospital-payment-advisory-committee-hpac-agenda

Texas Boosts Historic Border Mission With Other States' Support

May 26, 2023 | Austin, Texas | Press Release. Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are continuing to work together to secure the border; stop the smuggling of drugs, weapons, and people into ...

source https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/texas-boosts-historic-border-mission-with-other-states-support

CAHSS Celebrates Outstanding Achievements of Students, Faculty

EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (May 25, 2023) – North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS) recognized students and faculty recently during its Virtual Awards Ceremony, ...

source https://www.ncat.edu/news/2023/05/cahss-virtual-awards-ceremony.php

Drought Early Warning Update for the Midwest US

The 8–14 day outlook indicates a strong possibility for above-normal temperatures and chances for below-average precipitation across the Midwest (Figures 4–6). There is concern that the forecasted weather ...

source https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/drought-status-update-midwest-us-2023-05-25

Voice for Campus Inclusivity, Diversity Wins U of G Staff Recognition Award

She has created robust program offerings for Black and racialized students and collaborated with many campus partners on cultural and educational programming for the community. Congratulating Charles for her award, Irene Thompson, interim vice-provost ...

source https://news.uoguelph.ca/2023/05/voice-for-campus-inclusivity-diversity-wins-u-of-g-staff-recognition-award/

Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies

This urgency is for the sake of ocean sustainability, which is an urgent matter for all WTO Members, both coastal and landlocked. Indeed, all Members depend on a sustainable source of fish, and generally on a healthy ocean ecosystem.

source https://www.wto.org/english/news_e/news23_e/ddgae_25may23a_e.htm

California becomes the first state to phase out toxic hexavalent chromium

There's a toxic history to the shiny decorative finishes so ubiquitous on the wheels and bumpers of classic cars. Chrome plating is important to a variety of consumer products from vintage automobiles to aerospace components to plumbing fixtures.

source https://calmatters.org/environment/2023/05/hexavalent-chrome-plating-ban/

City of St. Petersburg Encourages Residents to Prepare for 2023 Hurricane Season

This year's Hurricane Expo will be held on Thursday, June 1, from 5:30-7 p.m. at Campbell Park Recreation Center, 601 14th St. S. Attendees will learn how to sign up to receive storm updates, information about evacuation zones, how to properly stack ...

source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R683.php

Montgomery County Council approves Parks budget and amendments to capital improvements program

WHEATON, Md. – The Montgomery County Council supported the Montgomery Parks fiscal year 2024 (FY24) funding requests during their May 25, 2023, meeting. The Council's approved operating budget and FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) recognize ...

source https://montgomeryparks.org/montgomery-county-council-approves-parks-budget-and-amendments-to-capital-improvements-program/

Biden Administration Awards $5 Million Advanced Technology Grant to Delaware to Improve Safety During Flood Events

Delaware Department of Transportation to receive grant under Bipartisan Infrastructure Law as part of $52.78 million investment package. Contact: FHWA.PressOffice@dot.gov. Tel.: (202) 366-0660. WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of ...

source https://highways.dot.gov/newsroom/biden-administration-awards-5-million-advanced-technology-grant-delaware-improve-safety

Take Steps Now To Avoid Potential Conflicts With Black Bears

"The majority of bear complaints we receive involve some type of attractant,” said Brad Koele, DNR Wildlife Damage Specialist. “Grills, bird feeders and unsecured trash containers or garbage cans are the most common attractants.

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/76741

Residents with City-issued Uniform Garbage Cart Can Purchase Additional Cart Starting May 30, 2023

Birmingham, AL – Changes to the City of Birmingham's “Solid Waste Collection and Disposal” ordinance will allow residents currently participating in the uniform garbage cart program to apply for an additional cart. The Birmingham City Council approved ...

source https://www.birminghamal.gov/2023/05/24/residents-with-city-issued-uniform-garbage-cart-can-purchase-additional-cart-starting-may-30-2023/

Only A Few Days Left To Apply For A 2023 Elk Hunting License

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds Wisconsin hunters that they have until May 31 to apply for a chance at a 2023 elk hunting license. This year's elk hunting season will run from Saturday, Oct. 14 through Sunday ...

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/76601

Energy leaders in Anchorage make the case for Alaska LNG pipeline — again

Gov. Mike Dunleavy convened energy leaders in Anchorage this week for the second annual Alaska Sustainable Energy Conference, aimed at highlighting new opportunities for energy in the state. But a major focus on Tuesday was a very familiar project: a ...

source https://alaskapublic.org/2023/05/24/energy-leaders-in-anchorage-make-the-case-for-alaska-lng-pipeline-again/

Three Students and One Recent Graduate Receive Fulbright Grants

Funding comes through an annual appropriation made by Congress to the Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. This year's Fulbright award recipients: Makoto Johnstone '23 has received an award for study and ...

source https://www.middlebury.edu/announcements/announcements/2023/05/three-students-and-one-recent-graduate-receive-fulbright-grants

Insurance firms need more climate change information. Scientists say they can help

Climate-driven floods, hurricanes, wildfires and heat waves cause billions of dollars of damage every year in the United States. Federal scientists hope that better access to climate data will help one industry adapt: property insurers.

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/18/1176852678/insurance-firms-need-more-climate-change-information-scientists-say-they-can-hel

Juneteenth celebration in Georgetown

The Georgetown Juneteenth events are sponsored by the Georgetown Cultural Citizen Memorial Association and GTX Connect. In addition to these events, a Juneteenth photo exhibit will be on display at the Georgetown Public Library on June 12-18.

source https://georgetown.org/2023/05/23/juneteenth-celebration-in-georgetown/

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Proposal to Advance Prescription Drug Transparency in Medicaid

New HHS proposal would shed light on cost of prescription drugs and save states and federal government money in Medicaid. The Biden-Harris Administration has made lowering prescription drug costs in America a key priority — and President Biden is ...

source https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/05/23/biden-harris-administration-announces-proposal-advance-prescription-drug-transparency-medicaid.html

USDA, University of Kentucky Break Ground on New Forage Research Building

“Agricultural research bolsters economic growth and enhances food quality and safety all while combatting the climate crisis,” said Agriculture Secretary Vilsack. “Today's groundbreaking builds on more than two decades of partnership with the University of ...

source https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/05/23/usda-university-kentucky-break-ground-new-forage-research-building

Joint US-ROK Symposium on Countering DPRK Sanctions Evasion Involving DPRK IT Workers

The U.S. Department of State and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea (ROK) will co-host a U.S.- ROK Joint Symposium: Stopping DPRK Sanctions Evasion in the Remote IT Work Industry in San Francisco, CA, on May 24, 2023, ...

source https://www.state.gov/joint-u-s-rok-symposium-on-countering-dprk-sanctions-evasion-involving-dprk-it-workers/

Denise Jamieson named vice president for medical affairs, Carver College of Medicine dean

Denise J. Jamieson, the James Robert McCord Professor and Chair of the Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University School of Medicine and chief of gynecology and obstetrics for Emory Healthcare, has been named vice president for medical ...

source https://now.uiowa.edu/2023/05/denise-jamieson-named-vice-president-medical-affairs-carver-college-medicine-dean

Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic, March Through September 2020

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service's (FNS) Child Nutrition (CN) programs help ensure that children have access to nutritious meals. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP) ...

source https://www.fns.usda.gov/cn/pandemic-operations-march-sept-2020

USF to offer free course to the public that addresses mental health in the workplace

The University of South Florida is responding to a global demand for guidance on how employers can address mental health. In partnership with the Crisis Center of Tampa Bay, the USF College of Behavioral and Community Sciences is offering a free, ...

source https://www.usf.edu/news/2023/usf-to-offer-free-course-to-the-public-that-addresses-mental-health-in-the-workplace.aspx

Find Military Appreciation Month travel discounts for Veterans

AmericanForcesTravel.com is the Department of Defense's online leisure travel website managed by Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. May 22, 2023. By Ansley Heninger. Leisure Program Travel Analyst for Commander, Navy Installations Command.

source https://news.va.gov/120016/travel-discounts-for-veterans/

MSU's Jolivette, Tisdale joining Fulbright UK Summer Institute

STARKVILLE, Miss.—Two Mississippi State students will study abroad this summer through the nationally competitive Fulbright UK Summer Institute scholarship program. Christopher Jolivette (Photo by Megan Bean).

source https://www.msstate.edu/newsroom/article/2023/05/msus-jolivette-tisdale-joining-fulbright-uk-summer-institute

What we learned from the nation's only stripper union

With help from Nick Niedzwiadek. QUICK FIX. SPOTLIGHT ON STAR GARDEN: Dancers at a North Hollywood topless bar voted to be represented by Actors' Equity Association last week, setting them up to be the only unionized strippers in the U.S., according to ...

source https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-shift/2023/05/22/what-we-learned-from-the-nations-only-stripper-union-00098094

With growing abortion restrictions, Democrats push for over-the-counter birth control

If there was ever a time for Republicans to back efforts to expand birth control access, U.S. Sen. Patty Murray of Washington thinks this should be it. "Women in many states today, because of the decision by the Supreme Court, are really worried about ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/22/1177336068/patty-murray-birth-control-over-the-counter-abortion

Governor Moore Delivers Commencement Speech to 2023 Graduating Class of Morehouse College: “The Path of ...

ANNAPOLIS, MD — During his first out-of-state commencement address, Governor Wes Moore this morning delivered a powerful keynote speech to the 2023 graduating class at Morehouse College in Atlanta, Georgia. Gov Wes Moore at Morehouse College with ...

source https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Delivers-Commencement-Speech-to-2023-Graduating-Class-of-Morehouse-College.aspx

Governor Mills Mourns Passing of Mal Leary

Governor Janet Mills issued the following statement on the passing of longtime Maine journalist Mal Leary: “I was deeply saddened to learn of Mal Leary's passing. For nearly fifty years, the so-called Dean of the State House press corps utilized his ...

source https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-mourns-passing-mal-leary-2023-05-21

PMRF Earth Day Highlights Education, Partnerships and Conservation

PACIFIC MISSILE RANGE FACILITY, Hawaii - The young eyes locked on Timothy Golden in eager anticipation of what was to come. A quiet fell over the crowd and then, POP!, a white plume suddenly appeared and delightful cheers erupted from the visiting ...

source https://www.navy.mil/Press-Office/News-Stories/Article/3402221/pmrf-earth-day-highlights-education-partnerships-and-conservation/

173-acre prescribed burn planned Monday SW of Bend, near Cascade Lakes Welcome Station

No road, trail closures; more burns planned in area next week, if conditions allow. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – Firefighters on the Bend-Fort Rock Ranger District plan to conduct prescribed burn operations on Monday, a half-mile northwest of the Cascade Lakes ...

source https://ktvz.com/news/fire-alert/2023/05/20/173-acre-prescribed-burn-planned-monday-sw-of-bend-near-cascade-lakes-welcome-station/

Telehealth

Patients who have feedback or questions on how we can improve their experience with telehealth visits are welcome to call or email the Fred Hutch telehealth team. UW MyChart Help Desk for Telehealth Technical Support. Phone: ...

source https://www.fredhutch.org/en/patient-care/patient-services/telehealth.html

Coppin State University Celebrates More than 450 Graduates During Spring 2023 Commencement Ceremony

BALTIMORE – More than 4,000 people today gathered to celebrate the newest graduates of Coppin State University in a ceremony punctuated by the first commencement address delivered by Governor Wes Moore while in-office, and the awarding of more than 450 ...

source https://www.coppin.edu/news/coppin-state-university-celebrates-more-450-graduates-during-spring-2023-commencement-ceremony

Inslee announces end to remaining COVID-19 emergency orders and state of emergency by October 31

Vaccines and therapeutic treatments are available to prevent hospitalizations and death. However, COVID-19 remains one of the deadliest infectious viruses in the United States. The virus kills more than 300 people nationally every day, including more than ...

source https://governor.wa.gov/news/2022/inslee-announces-end-remaining-covid-19-emergency-orders-and-state-emergency-october-31

Memorial Day Weekend: The perfect reminder to recreate responsibly and reignite the flame for outdoor adventures

The long-awaited delight that rewards and reenergizes those who developed a heated bitterness towards winter is finally upon us — Memorial Day weekend. Thousands of outdoor-minded folks crawl out of their winter hibernation hoping to soak up the sun's rays ...

source https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/memorial-day-weekend-perfect-reminder-recreate-responsibly-and-reignite-flame-outdoor

Yvonne Marsan Honored with 2023 Staff Award for Excellence

Yvonne Marsan poses with UNCW Chancellor Aswani Volety after receving the 2023 Staff Award of Excellence. The UNCW Staff Award for Excellence reception was held at the Burney Center on May 2 to recognize members of the campus community who have ...

source https://uncw.edu/news/2023/05/yvonne-marsan-honored-with-2023-staff-award-for-excellence.html

2023 National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26; Memorial Day Weekend, May 27-29

NASHVILLE --- The Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency is once again an active participant in National Safe Boating Week, May 20-26. The annual event serves as a reminder to promote safe boating activity and preparation for the summer boating season.

source https://www.tn.gov/twra/news/2023/5/19/2023-national-safe-boating-week--may-20-26--memorial-day-weekend--may-27-29.html

Joaquin Villanueva Wins 2023 Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award

Gustavus Adolphus College Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Environment Geography and Earth Sciences (EGE) Joaquin Villanueva received the 2023 Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award at the College's annual Honors Day Convocation on Saturday, May 6.

source https://news.blog.gustavus.edu/2023/05/19/joaquin-villanueva-wins-2023-faculty-scholarly-achievement-award/

SCDNR to conduct courtesy boat inspections during Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2023. In an effort to keep people and waterways safe during the Memorial Day weekend, the S.C. Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) Law Enforcement Division will be conducting courtesy boat inspections at public boat landings around the ...

source https://www.dnr.sc.gov/news/2023/May/may19-boat.php

DiNapoli Releases Analysis of 2023-24 Enacted State Budget

The $229 billion Enacted Budget for State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2023-24 includes new recurring spending for schools, mental health services, and health care, as well as resources for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) and for emergency rental ...

source https://www.osc.state.ny.us/press/releases/2023/05/dinapoli-releases-analysis-2023-24-enacted-state-budget

Drought Status Update for the North Central US

Drought impacts are being felt primarily across Kansas, Nebraska, and Missouri. Impacts include very poor winter wheat conditions and loss of crops, limited topsoil moisture for planting and germination, poor pasture conditions and low stock ponds, ...

source https://www.drought.gov/drought-status-updates/drought-status-update-north-central-us-2023-05-19

Santa Barbara County Education Office kicks off Classified School Employee's Week with annual awards

“Classified employees provide the essential services that keep our students safe, well, and learning,” said Santa Barbara County Superintendent of Schools Susan Salcido. “They support teachers, school staff, and countless others ...

source https://keyt.com/news/education/2023/05/18/santa-barbara-county-education-office-kicks-off-classified-school-employees-week-with-annual-awards/

City Announces $2.5 Million Community Resilience Fund

The City of Charlotte will issue $2.5 million in one-time, ARPA-funded grants to support the operating costs of Charlotte-based nonprofit agencies. These grants are open to nonprofits that serve communities that have been financially and/or disparately ...

source https://www.charlottenc.gov/CS-Prep/City-News/City-Announces-Community-Resilience-Fund

Maryland Department of Labor Announces Two New Commissioner Appointments

The positions will lead the Industry Development and Professional Licensing Divisions. BALTIMORE, MD (May 18, 2023) – The Maryland Department of Labor today announced two leadership appointments: Devki Virk as Commissioner of Labor and Industry, ...

source https://www.dllr.state.md.us/whatsnews/laborannouncestwonewcommissionerappointments.shtml

Governor McKee Announces Award of over $100M to Create Over 1400 Units of Housing

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and RIHousing today announced the award of more than $101 million in funding to support the construction and preservation as well as operating costs of over 1,400 units of housing across Rhode Island. Of the 1,481 units, ...

source https://governor.ri.gov/press-releases/governor-mckee-announces-award-over-100m-create-over-1400-units-housing

C&T Subcommittee Advances Seven Bills to Close the Digital Divide

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee members yesterday advanced solutions during a Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup. The bills will help streamline the permitting process and deploy broadband faster and more ...

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/c-and-t-subcommittee-advances-seven-bills-to-close-the-digital-divide-1

Get online, stay safe, and be in control with digital workshops on offer at Norfolk libraries

18 May 2023. A range of workshops to help people get online across Norfolk are continuing to take place across the county. The project, which is funded by Ofcom, aims to boost digital skills and confidence in accessing online service.

source https://www.norfolk.gov.uk/news/2023/05/get-online-stay-safe-and-be-in-control-with-digital-workshops-on-offer-at-norfolk-libraries

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the Minority Business Development Agency's AANHPI ...

Thank you, Under Secretary Cravins, for that kind introduction. Hello everyone, and Happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! It is such an honor to be here at MBDA's National AA and NHPI Business Summit.

source https://www.commerce.gov/news/speeches/2023/05/remarks-deputy-secretary-commerce-don-graves-minority-business-development

DNR Opens Columbia County Shooting Range

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the handgun range at the Columbia County Shooting Range at Mud Lake Wildlife Area is open following safety improvements. Range users are encouraged to check the range ...

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/76066

News Release - City Seeking Artists and Small Arts Organizations to Provide Arts Programming Across Rochester

(Tuesday, May 16, 2023) – As part of the City's Percent for the Arts program, Mayor Malik D. Evans announced that $100,000 is available for ArtsBloom, an initiative to fund arts education, performing arts and temporary art programming across Rochester.

source https://www.cityofrochester.gov/article.aspx?id=21474852214

C&T Subcommittee Chair Latta Opening Statement at Markup to Speed up Broadband Deployment

Washington, D.C. — Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Chair Bob Latta (R-OH) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Communications and Technology Subcommittee markup of 28 bills to close the digital divide.

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/c-and-t-subcommittee-chair-latta-opening-statement-at-markup-to-speed-up-broadband-deployment

Mayor presents Proposed FY24 Budget

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, Mayor Lester Miller presented to the Commission and public the Proposed Fiscal Year 2024 Budget. During that presentation the Mayor announced he is proposing a property tax reduction of at least 5 mills.

source https://www.maconbibb.us/mayorpresentsfy24-budget/

Clark County Supports Wildfire Awareness Month

Clark County's Fire Department and the Mount Charleston and Moapa Valley Fire Districts are partnering with other local, state and federal agencies throughout the state of Nevada to support the 2023 Nevada Wildfire Awareness Campaign: Protect Our Home, ...

source https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/news_detail_T28_R899.php

EPA Determines Detroit Metro Area Now Meets Federal Ozone Standard; Approves Michigan's Plan to Maintain Air ...

CHICAGO (May 16, 2023) – Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced its decision to redesignate the seven-county Detroit, Michigan metro area to attainment of the 2015 National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) - ground-level ozone, ...

source https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-determines-detroit-metro-area-now-meets-federal-ozone-standard-approves-michigans

Joint News Release: Agreement reopens Yuba River to salmon and sturgeon, launching ambitious river restoration

This collaboration between California through the Newsom Administration's Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW), Yuba Water Agency and NOAA Fisheries will resolve years of conflict and includes major actions to help recover imperiled fish:.

source https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/joint-news-release-agreement-reopens-yuba-river-to-salmon-and-sturgeon-launching-ambitious-river-restoration

Governor Newsom Announces Agreement to Reopen Yuba River to Salmon and Launch River Restoration

YUBA RIVER – At the launch of one of the most ambitious watershed recovery efforts in California, Governor Gavin Newsom today joined state, federal and local officials to announce a landmark framework agreement that will reopen miles of habitat to multiple ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/05/16/governor-newsom-announces-agreement-to-reopen-yuba-river-to-salmon-and-launch-river-restoration/

Biden administration announces nearly $11B for renewable energy in rural communities

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a nearly $11 billion investment on Tuesday to help bring affordable clean energy to rural communities throughout the country. Rural electric cooperatives, renewable energy companies and electric utilities ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/16/1176502844/renewable-energy-rural-11-billion-usda

Powwow and Lūʽau 2023

The 51st annual Dartmouth Powwow was held on May 13, and the popular event organized by students with Native Americans at Dartmouth drew hundreds of spectators to the Green. And, the following day, Hokupa`a, Dartmouth's Native Hawaiian and Pacific ...

source https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2023/05/powwow-and-luau-2023

OPCW Fifth Review Conference opened today

“In this sense, we developed the project for the construction of the Centre for Chemistry and Technology (CCT), which was inaugurated last Friday, 12 May 2023, in the presence of His Majesty King Willem Alexander of the Netherlands.

source https://www.opcw.org/media-centre/news/2023/05/opcw-fifth-review-conference-opened-today

Stressing Importance of Chemical Weapons Convention, Secretary-General Urges Review Conference to Renew ...

Following is the text of UN Secretary-General António Guterres' video message to the Fifth Session of the Review Conference of the States Parties to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Development, Production, Stockpiling and Use of Chemical ...

source https://press.un.org/en/2023/sgsm21797.doc.htm

NEWS RELEASE: Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness Releases 2023 Point-in-Time Count

This survey was supported by the efforts of more than 200 community volunteers, government agencies, and partnering non-profit staff. The 2023 count identified 2,209 people in 1,666 households residing in shelter, transitional housing, or living without ...

source https://www.tucsonaz.gov/hcd/news/news-release-tucson-pima-collaboration-end-homelessness-releases-2023-point-time-count

F&G Commission approves wolf management plan

The Idaho Fish and Game Commission unanimously approved a new wolf management plan during its May 11 meeting in Jerome. The wolf plan drew roughly 2,500 comments during a 32-day public comment period, and it will shape Idaho's wolf management over the ...

source https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-commission-approves-wolf-management-plan

Reciprocal inspiration: Student Commencement speaker to celebrate community among classmates

Abdimalik “Abdi” Hassan '23 will soon be moving from William & Mary's campus to Google's in San Francisco, where he interned the last two summers. But before he switches coasts, he wants to inspire his classmates the way that they have inspired him ...

source https://news.wm.edu/2023/05/15/reciprocal-inspiration-student-commencement-speaker-to-celebrate-community-among-classmates/

J&J Covid-19 vaccine no longer available in the US

The Covid-19 vaccine from Johnson & Johnson is no longer available in the United States, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. All remaining doses expired last week, and the CDC directed providers to dispose of any that they ...

source https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/15/health/johnson-johnson-covid-vaccine-end/index.html

233-acre prescribed burn planned Monday SW of Sunriver, west of Three Rivers, near Ann's Butte

Numerous partners, including the Upper Deschutes River Communities, Project Wildfire, La Pine Rural Fire District, Bureau of Land Management-Prineville District, Deschutes County and Oregon Department of Forestry worked together to reach this stage of ...

source https://ktvz.com/news/fire/2023/05/14/233-acre-prescribed-burn-planned-monday-sw-of-sunriver-west-of-three-rivers-near-anns-butte/

Magdalena & Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts have completed Prescribed Fire Ignitions

Yesterday, fire crews completed ignitions on prescribed fires on the Magdalena and Mt Taylor Ranger Districts for this planned operational period. Magdalena Ranger District: Durfee Bolander RX Fire 5/13/23 Update: Fire crews have completed 746 acres of ...

source https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/05/13/magdalena-mt-taylor-ranger-districts-have-completed-prescribed-fire-ignitions/

Chief Standing Bear, Native American civil rights icon, is honored on a postal stamp

Chief Standing Bear, whose landmark lawsuit in 1879 established that a Native American is a person under the law, is on a new postage stamp. The U.S. Postal Service released a Forever stamp on Friday honoring the Ponca tribe chief, a civil rights icon ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/13/1176015675/chief-standing-bear-native-american-civil-rights-icon-is-honored-on-a-postal-sta

Trade the gas pedal for bike pedals during National Bike to Work Week

With more than 120 miles of bike lanes and dozens of miles of bike trails across the City, Overland Park's bicycling infrastructure offers residents an opportunity to commute to work safely on two wheels. Make sure to stop by the City's bicycle ...

source https://www.opkansas.org/newsroom/trade-the-gas-pedal-for-bike-pedals-during-national-bike-to-work-week/

Jewish American Heritage Month

Jewish American Heritage Month was first established in 2006 by President George W. Bush to recognize 350 years of Jewish contributions to American culture. During the course of this month, we recognize and celebrate the many contributions that Jewish ...

source https://www.boston.gov/news/jewish-american-heritage-month

Children and Family Services highlights the importance of Foster Care Month

Children and Family Services Director Jeany Zepeda was presented with a proclamation from the Board of Supervisors, Tuesday, May 9 recognizing the month of May as National Foster Care Month. “The proclamation is important to ...

source https://main.sbcounty.gov/2023/05/12/27769/

HHSC Reminds Women to Prioritize their Health During National Women's Health Week

Texas WIC (the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children) works to improve the health of women, infants, and children up to age 5 by providing supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and ...

source https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2023/05/hhsc-reminds-women-prioritize-their-health-during-national-womens-health-week

Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day

TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Development and Management. FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis. DATE: Friday, May 12, 2023. RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. Peace Officers Memorial Day honors the lives of local, state, ...

source https://flgov.com/2023/05/12/flags-at-half-staff-in-honor-of-peace-officers-memorial-day/

Katelyn Amero: UMaine junior named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar

University of Maine junior Katelyn Amero of Mapleton, Maine has been named a 2023 Goldwater Scholar. Amero, a double major in biochemistry and microbiology, and a member of the Honors College, is one of 413 college students nationwide who were named ...

source https://umaine.edu/news/blog/2023/05/12/katelyn-amero-umaine-junior-named-a-2023-goldwater-scholar/

Army nurse officer becomes Liberty School of Nursing's first Ph.D. graduate

As an active-duty U.S. Army Nurse Corps Officer with over 23 years of service, Lt. Col. Brandy Clayton has been leading the way for her peers and the next generation of nurses. Now, having successfully defended her dissertation in April and received ...

source https://www.liberty.edu/news/2023/05/12/army-nurse-officer-becomes-liberty-school-of-nursings-first-ph-d-graduate/

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine among Top 50 in the US for primary care

U.S. News considers the medical schools' quality as assessed by peers and residency directors, student selectivity, faculty resources and primary care production in its rankings. Over the last decade, the Heritage College has grown to ...

source https://www.ohio.edu/news/2023/05/ohio-university-heritage-college-osteopathic-medicine-among-top-50-u-s-primary-care

SLU Students, Alumnus Earn 2023 Fulbright Awards

Two Saint Louis University students and one alumnus have been selected to participate in the prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Adam Ryan, Sierra Zima and Krysta Couzi became the latest SLU graduates to take part in the ...

source https://www.slu.edu/news/2023/may/fulbright-awards.php

Registration Open for Cowboy Basketball Camps

LARAMIE, Wyo. (May 12,2023) – Local youth will have a chance to learn from the best of the best when the University of Wyoming men's basketball team hosts its 2023 summer camps. The Cowboys will provide instruction at two separate camps in June.

source https://gowyo.com/news/2023/5/10/mens-basketball-registration-open-for-cowboy-basketball-camps.aspx

Meeting Our Primary Care Mission

East Tennessee State University's Quillen College of Medicine made a significant jump in this year's U.S. News & World Report ranking of “Medical Schools: Primary Care,” moving from 65 in 2022 to 38 this year. Quillen College of Medicine also ranked ...

source https://www.etsu.edu/etsu-news/2023/05-may/quillen-us-news-ranking.php

As debt ceiling talks progress, Biden and lawmakers are postponing their meeting

President Biden will not meet with congressional leaders Friday to discuss the debt ceiling as planned, according to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's office. Biden was set to meet McCarthy, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, House Democratic Leader ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/05/11/1175626186/debt-ceiling-talks-congress-white-house-biden-mccarthy

Pandemic hits 'stop button,' but for some life is forever changed

As NPR reporters have covered the twists and turns of the pandemic, they have talked to hundreds of people – local public health workers, long COVID patients and people who lost loved ones to COVID, among many others.

source https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/11/1175463986/public-health-emergency-ends-people-most-affected-reflect

Help document, preserve Huntsville's Black history during Preservation Month event

Published on May 11, 2023. The City of Huntsville invites citizens to a unique event focused on identifying, documenting and preserving our community's Black history. History Harvest, a first-time event to be held during Historic Preservation Month, ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/help-document-preserve-huntsvilles-black-history-during-preservation-month-event/

Regional network of universities working to transform logistics

Thursday, May 11, 2023 • Herb Booth : Contact. The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a 30-member network of universities and other organizations that received a $1 million award from the National Science Foundation's Regional Innovation ...

source https://www.uta.edu/news/news-releases/2023/05/11/nsf-engines-award

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $50 Million To Boost Clean Energy Solutions and Cut Costs for Rural America

Designed to recognize and address the distinct energy challenges faced by rural communities, this funding aims to increase energy affordability and promote climate resilience in areas with fewer than 10,000 people by supporting projects with a dollar ...

source https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-50-million-boost-clean-energy-solutions-and-cut

Wisconsin NRB Meeting May 23-24

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Natural Resources Board will meet in-person for the May board meeting to consider several proposed rulemaking documents, fish and wildlife matters, and donations. The meeting will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 24, ...

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/75851

Big Branch Greenway Connector

The project's limits extend from the existing Crabtree Creek Trail to Sandy Forks Road and are approximately 4 miles in length. The project includes a study of trail alignment options, feasibility, design, and construction. The ...

source https://raleighnc.gov/projects/big-branch-greenway-connector

DEC Announces $2.15 Million in Funding is Now Available for Tidal Hudson River Communities

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced the availability of $2.15 million in competitive grant funding for projects to help communities along the Hudson River Estuary improve water quality ...

source https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/127654.html

Chair Rodgers on Broadband: “We Need to Reduce the Burdens to Deployment”

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) delivered opening remarks at today's Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee hearing titled “Closing the Digital Divide: Overseeing Federal Funds for Broadband ...

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chair-rodgers-on-broadband-we-need-to-reduce-the-burdens-to-deployment

The pandemic-era rule that lets you get telehealth prescriptions just got extended

When COVID-19 was declared a public health emergency more than three years ago, it signaled the beginning of huge change for the health care industry. That was especially true for telehealth. Under relaxed regulations, patients could more easily ...

source https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/10/1175272764/the-pandemic-era-rule-that-lets-you-get-telehealth-prescriptions-just-got-extend

Blue Ribbon Fisheries program allocates $450000 to enhance some of Utah's best fishing spots during 2023–24

"The program was created because Utah's leaders recognized that fishing is one of the state's most popular and economically valuable recreational activities," Utah Division of Wildlife Resources Sportfish Coordinator Randy Oplinger said. "There was a ...

source https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1650-blue-ribbon-fisheries-program-allocates-funds-to-enhance-fishing-spots-in-2023-24.html

Making Sense of the Governor's May Revision

The California Budget & Policy Center engages in independent fiscal and policy analysis and public education with the goal of improving public policies affecting the economic and social well-being of Californians with low and middle incomes.

source https://calbudgetcenter.org/event/making-sense-of-the-governors-may-revision/

United States Sanctions Additional Sinaloa Cartel Network of Fentanyl Suppliers

The production and trafficking of illicit drugs is a global health and security threat that exacerbates the U.S. opioid overdose epidemic. Today's action is part of the United States' ongoing effort to disrupt and dismantle the transnational criminal ...

source https://www.state.gov/united-states-sanctions-additional-sinaloa-cartel-network-of-fentanyl-suppliers/

DNR To Host Virtual Public Meeting On Proposed Wild Bait Harvest Rule Changes

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will host a virtual public meeting to discuss proposed changes to the wild bait (minnow) harvest draft rule. At this meeting, the DNR will present an overview of the proposed changes ...

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/75816

Correctional Services Appreciation Day

The Government of Saskatchewan has proclaimed May 9, 2023, as Correctional Services Appreciation Day. Correctional Services has a diverse range of expertise, programs and positions that collectively work together to provide custody, supervision as well ...

source https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2023/may/09/correctional-services-appreciation-day

Borg and Wright Receive Presidential Leadership Award

ST. PAUL, Minn. – Victor Wright (Cape Coral, Fla./Mariner) of Macalester football and men's track & field, and Malia Borg (Charleston, S.C./Academic Magnet) of women's swimming & diving and water polo, received the Presidential Leadership Award for ...

source https://athletics.macalester.edu/news/2023/5/9/football-borg-and-wright-receive-presidential-leadership-award.aspx

The COVID public health emergency ends this week. Here's what's changing

"Beginning at 5:00 p.m. EST Sunday, February the 2nd, the United States government will implement temporary measures to increase our abilities to detect and contain the coronavirus proactively and aggressively," announced then-Health and Human Services ...

source https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2023/05/08/1174167601/the-covid-public-health-emergency-ends-this-week-heres-whats-changing

Denver Signs Historic Agreement on Waterway Restoration

The signing of a historic intergovernmental agreement that will result in a multi-million-. DENVER – Today, representatives from the City and County of Denver and Adams County, the State of Colorado, and ...

source https://denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-Departments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Department-of-Transportation-and-Infrastructure/News-Outreach/News/Waterway-Restoration-Agreement-Signed

UNE's 188th Commencement is set for Saturday, May 20

Ronald A. Crutcher, D.M.A., a national leader in higher education and a distinguished classical musician, will deliver the University's Commencement address. Crutcher has served as president of both the University of Richmond and Wheaton ...

source https://www.une.edu/news/2023/unes-188th-commencement-set-saturday-may-20

AIM for Climate Summit Opens with Global Food Systems Innovation and Climate-Smart Agriculture Initiatives

WASHINGTON, May 8, 2023 — U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, co-host for the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) Summit, today announced during the Summit's opening plenary that AIM for Climate partners from around the ...

source https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/05/08/aim-climate-summit-opens-global-food-systems-innovation-and-climate

5/8/2023 Unidirectional Flushing

During the flushing process, it is not uncommon for a yellow, brown or reddish tint to appear in the water. These harmless mineral deposits settle in the water mains and flushing fire hydrants stir these deposits, sometimes causing a brief discoloration of ...

source https://www.fairhaven-ma.gov/home/urgent-alerts/582023-unidirectional-flushing

Public Servants are the Backbone of Interior

We rely on the Department's hydrologists, planners, biologists, researchers, civil engineering technicians and many more to help support farmers, Tribes, and communities impacted by ongoing water shortages in the West. Increasing Outdoor ...

source https://www.doi.gov/blog/public-servants-are-backbone-interior

Shillingstad Receives Honors Faculty Award

These faculty members teach Honors-only sections of general education courses and unique Honors colloquia offerings each semester, striving for excellence in and out of the classroom. Each year, students in the program nominate and select a faculty member ...

source https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2023/05/shillingstad-named-outstanding-honors-faculty.php

Annual Water System Flushing Program Starts May 8, Continues Through October

The City of Somerville's annual Water System Flushing Program is set to begin Monday, May 8, and continue through late October. This annual program flushes pipes at high velocities to clean water mains and maintain the highest possible water quality.

source https://www.somervillema.gov/hydrantflushing

Phillip Zamore elected to National Academy of Sciences

Phillip D. Zamore, PhD, Howard Hughes Medical Institute Investigator, the Gretchen Stone Cook Chair in Biomedical Sciences, and chair and professor of RNA therapeutics, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. Dr. Zamore is one of 120 ...

source https://www.umassmed.edu/news/news-archives/2023/05/phillip-zamore-elected-to-national-academy-of-sciences/

Novel Treatments for Disease, Affordable Pharmaceuticals Are Goals of Goldwater Scholars

The Goldwater Scholarship honors outstanding students who are pursuing research in the fields of the natural sciences, engineering, and math. It is among the most prestigious awards of its kind, and this year, two recipients are Davidson College ...

source https://www.davidson.edu/news/2023/05/05/novel-treatments-disease-affordable-pharmaceuticals-are-goals-goldwater-scholars

Muhlenberg Students, Faculty and Staff Honored at 2023 Honors Convocation

The annual ceremony celebrates academic achievement, community engagement, original research and commitment to the College. Friday, May 5, 2023 09:19 AM. News Image Faculty and administrators attend the 2023 Honors Convocation in Egner Chapel.

source https://www.muhlenberg.edu/news/2023/2023honorsconvocation.html

Food Assistance Available to Help Communities Recover from March 31-April 1 Storms

NASHVILLE – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is making assistance available to support the health and well-being of individuals impacted by the severe storms, straight-line winds and tornadoes from March 31, 2023 and April 1, 2023.

source https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/news/2023/5/5/food-assistance-available-to-help-communities-recover-from-march-31-april-1-storms.html

Historic Preservation Month

Tuesday, May 2: Historic Walking Tour of the Civil Rights District central core. Meet at the center of Kelly Ingram Park. (In event of rain, the alternate date will be May 26.) ...

source https://www.birminghamal.gov/kqLpD

A Proclamation on Public Service Recognition Week,

Meanwhile, my Administration is taking steps to protect, empower, and rebuild the career Federal workforce. I issued Executive Orders increasing the minimum wage for Federal employees to $15 per hour, making Government jobs more competitive and giving ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/05/05/a-proclamation-on-public-service-recognition-week-2023/

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Lowell K. Davis to Accept New Role at UTA

Thursday, May 04, 2023. Dr. Lowell K. Davis, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, has accepted the position of Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Texas at Arlington. He will be leaving his current role at UNCW on July 8.

source https://uncw.edu/news/2023/05/Vice-Chancellor-for-Student-Affairs-Lowell-K-Davis-to-Accept-New-Role-at-UTA.html

Mayor Michelle Wu Announces $16,5 Million from HUD to Address Unsheltered Homelessness

Funding will support City's housing-centered approach to intersecting crises centered in area known as “Mass and Cass". Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the City of Boston has been awarded $16.5 million over three years, the full amount requested ...

source https://www.boston.gov/news/mayor-michelle-wu-announces-165-million-hud-address-unsheltered-homelessness

College sports not immune to mental health challenges

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, an occasion to emphasize the importance of what has become a prevalent issue across the country. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 1 in 5 U.S. adults experience mental illness each year.

source https://www.ncaa.org/news/2023/5/4/media-center-college-sports-not-immune-to-mental-health-challenges.aspx

VCSU Hosts 2023 Scholar Symposium

The Symposium gave undergraduate students the opportunity to showcase their research, writing, and other creative projects developed over the past academic year. The student-designed projects represented seven departments across campus. “This event ...

source https://www.vcsu.edu/vcsu-hosts-2023-scholar-symposium/

Senator Murray at NIH Budget Hearing: We Cannot Afford to Slash Our Investments in Lifesaving Research

***WATCH: Senator Murray discusses importance of funding cutting-edge medical research***. Washington, D.C. – Today, at a Senate Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies subcommittee hearing on the president's ...

source https://www.murray.senate.gov/senator-murray-at-nih-budget-hearing-we-cannot-afford-to-slash-our-investments-in-lifesaving-research/

Remarks by Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves at the 2023 Select USA Summit

Good morning everyone, and welcome to the second full day of the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit! It is wonderful to be here once again at National Harbor, making lasting connections with fellow attendees and creating exciting opportunities to bolster ...

source https://www.commerce.gov/news/speeches/2023/05/remarks-deputy-secretary-commerce-don-graves-2023-select-usa-summit

TLOS emerging technologies showcase: May 10

Register to attend in-person or through Zoom Events. Workshop topics include designing media, virtual computer labs, artificial intelligence, and assessment, as well as tours of the DIY and POD recording studios. Lunch will be provided for in-person ...

source https://vtx.vt.edu/notices/2023/05/provost-tlos-showcase.html

Routine Watermain Flushing in CKL Drinking Water Systems - Spring 2023

Kawartha Lakes would like to inform residents that routine spring watermain flushing for this year is underway and will continue until June 15, 2023. Operators from Ontario Clean Water Agency will be flushing the below systems as ...

source https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/news/routine-watermain-flushing-in-ckl-drinking-water-systems-spring-2023.aspx

Times, dates, places for spring 2023 commencement ceremonies

This spring, more than 5,400 University of Iowa students will receive their degrees during in-person and livestreamed commencement ceremonies, beginning with the College of Pharmacy's Doctor of Pharmacy ceremony May 11 and concluding with the College ...

source https://now.uiowa.edu/2023/05/times-dates-places-spring-2023-commencement-ceremonies

14 UI students, alumni receive Fulbright awards to travel abroad in 2023-24

Fourteen University of Iowa students and alumni were chosen from about 10,000 Fulbright Award applicants nationwide to serve as representatives of the U.S. Department of State in 11 countries during the 2023-24 academic year. The students will teach ...

source https://now.uiowa.edu/2023/05/14-ui-students-alumni-receive-fulbright-awards-travel-abroad-2023-24

Chairman Carper's Opening Statement: Hearing on Army Corps' Proposed 2024 Budget and WRDA 2022 ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On May 3, 2023, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee will hold a hearing to review the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' proposed budget for fiscal year 2024 and implementation of the Water Resources Development Act ...

source https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases-democratic?ID=BA8B92ED-E2CD-4722-990B-3DDFCE5F7541

Veterans' lives improved with mental health support

When her husband suggested she talk to a therapist, Laura knew he was right. Her history of disordered eating, substance use disorder and military sexual trauma ultimately led the Navy Veteran to an intensive therapy session for women.

source https://news.va.gov/118574/veterans-lives-improved-mental-health-support/

Districts to Implement Prescribed Fire

ALBUQUERQUE, NM – May 2, 2023 – Fire managers on the Magdalena & Mt. Taylor Ranger Districts of the Cibola National Forest & National Grasslands plan to continue prescribed fire operations through the spring as conditions allow.

source https://nmfireinfo.com/2023/05/02/districts-to-implement-prescribed-fire/

Attorney General Tong Continues Fight to Protect Medication Abortion Access

Joining with a multistate coalition, Attorney General Tong argues that the decision issued by a district court judge in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas would do serious harm to Americans' access to the medication abortion drug, ...

source https://portal.ct.gov/AG/Press-Releases/2023-Press-Releases/Attorney-General-Tong-Continues-Fight-to-Protect-Medication-Abortion-Access

Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration

The bands are warming up, the students are practicing their presentations, and the weather forecast looks good for Davidson College's annual Verna Miller Case Research and Creative Works Symposium on Wednesday. The symposium is open to the public and ...

source https://www.davidson.edu/news/2023/05/01/students-gear-verna-case-symposium-day-celebrate-discovery-scholarship-and-creative-inspiration

Welcome Remarks by US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit

SelectUSA is the premier U.S.-government initiative dedicated to facilitating job-creating business investment by foreign investors in the American market. This week, you'll hear about the partnership and investment opportunities for you and ...

source https://www.commerce.gov/news/speeches/2023/05/welcome-remarks-us-secretary-commerce-gina-raimondo-2023-selectusa-investment

DNR Celebrates Air Quality Improvements, Accomplishments During Clean Air Month

Air quality successes over the last twenty years include an 88% decrease in sulfur dioxide concentrations, a 35% decrease in fine particle pollution and a 25% decrease in ozone concentrations along the state's Lake Michigan shoreline.

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/74501

A UF professor emeritus of medicine and an engineering alumna elected for Florida Inventors Hall of Fame

A headshot of a male faculty member wearing a white coat. William Hauswirth. A University of Florida ophthalmology professor emeritus who has led a decades-long effort to reverse genetic forms ...

source https://news.ufl.edu/2023/05/florida-inventors-hall-of-fame/

Auburn spring commencement ceremonies to take place May 5-8

Auburn University's spring commencement exercises will take place May 5-8 in Neville Arena, featuring keynote addresses by three-time Olympic Gold Medalist Rowdy Gaines and Southern Company Senior Vice President Paula Marino.

source https://ocm.auburn.edu/newsroom/news_articles/2023/05/011019-spring-commencement.php

Senate Commerce Republicans Sound Alarm On Biden Highway Safety Nominee

NHTSA Official Has Pushed for Strict Fuel Economy Standards & Electric Vehicle Mandates. WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Republican Members led by Ranking Member Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today sent a letter highlighting serious ...

source https://www.commerce.senate.gov/2023/5/senate-commerce-republicans-sound-alarm-on-biden-highway-safety-nominee

10 from William & Mary receive Fulbright student awards

According to Fulbright, recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic or professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential in their fields. Among the program alumni are several Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize ...

source https://news.wm.edu/2023/05/01/10-from-william-mary-receive-fulbright-student-awards/

Top WVU seniors named, eight honored with 2023 Order of Augusta

The honorees, who are among 52 students named WVU Foundation Outstanding Seniors, will be recognized at a drop-in event from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, May 12, in the Betty Boyd Lounge of Elizabeth Moore Hall.

source https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/05/01/top-wvu-seniors-named-eight-honored-with-2023-order-of-augusta