ALMS's Danielle Brown Named Fulbright Scholar

Brown joined the Salem School Division in 2022 as a sixth-grade teacher at Andrew Lewis Middle School. She has 7 years of teaching experience including stints in both the Lynchburg City and Roanoke City school divisions.

source https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=271

ALMS's Danielle Brown Named Fulbright Scholar

Brown joined the Salem School Division in 2022 as a sixth-grade teacher at Andrew Lewis Middle School. She has 7 years of teaching experience including stints in both the Lynchburg City and Roanoke City school divisions.

source https://www.salemva.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=271

Southeastern 2023 Summer Commencement features graduates from 33 states, five countries

Bloomer Sullivan Arena hosted two commencement ceremonies at Southeastern Oklahoma State University over the weekend. On Friday night, master's degrees and certificates were conferred, while on Saturday morning, baccalaureate degrees were awarded.

source https://www.se.edu/2023/07/southeastern-2023-summer-commencement-features-graduates-from-33-states-five-countries/

Seattle Parks and Recreation invites the community for input on the Hutchinson Playground Renovation

Hutchinson Playground will undergo a complete park renovation to include a new play area for children ages two and up, resurfaced sport courts, playfield repair, enhanced natural areas, pathway, entrance and other related improvements to meet accessibility ...

source https://parkways.seattle.gov/2023/07/28/seattle-parks-and-recreation-invites-the-community-for-input-on-the-hutchinson-playground-renovation/

20-year-old-man dies following single-vehicle crash

The driver of the motorcycle, a 20-year-old man from Stilesville, NB, died at the scene as a result of his injuries. The Memramcook Fire Department and Ambulance New Brunswick assisted at ...

source https://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/en/news/2023/20-year-old-man-dies-single-vehicle-crash-0

Celebrate Colorado! Governor Polis Highlights a Full Week of Events to Celebrate 147th Annual Colorado Day

August 1 marks the day Colorado officially entered the Union and became a state, and now serves as a time to look back on the history of our state, promote local businesses, and come together to celebrate everything that makes Colorado great.

source https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/10521-celebrate-colorado-governor-polis-highlights-full-week-events-celebrate-147th-annual

HPD urges safety in school zones as students return to class

Many students will walk or bike to school and motorists should approach intersections and crosswalks with caution. Parents and guardians should remind children to stay on sidewalks and only cross at designated crosswalks. Patrol officers and the ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/hpd-urges-safety-in-school-zones-as-students-return-to-class/

Wyden, Grassley, Cardin, Young, and Cassidy Cheer Senate Passage of Organ Donation Reform Bill

Washington, D.C. – Senators Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Ben Cardin (D-Md.), Todd Young (R-Ind.), and Bill Cassidy (R-La.) today cheered congressional passage of H.R. 2544, the House companion to S. 1668, the Securing the U.S. Organ ...

source https://www.finance.senate.gov/chairmans-news/wyden-grassley-cardin-young-and-cassidy-cheer-senate-passage-of-organ-donation-reform-bill

Jayapal, Booker, and Barragán Introduce Legislation to Lift Barriers to Health Care for Immigrants

WASHINGTON – U.S. Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07) and Nanette Diaz Barragán (CA-44) joined Senator Cory Booker (D-N.J.) today in introducing the Health Equity and Access under Law (HEAL) for Immigrant Families Act, bicameral legislation that ...

source https://jayapal.house.gov/2023/07/27/jayapal-booker-and-barragan-introduce-legislation-to-lift-barriers-to-health-care-for-immigrants/

Webinar: Indigenous Peoples' leadership for integrated holistic approaches to health and well-being

The theme for the International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples 2023 will be 'Indigenous Youth as Agents of Change for Self-determination' with the sub-themes: Climate Action and the Green Transition; Mobilizing for Justice and Intergenerational ...

source https://www.who.int/news-room/events/detail/2023/08/09/default-calendar/webinar--indigenous-peoples--leadership-for-integrated-holistic-approaches-to-health-and-well-being

Healey-Driscoll Administration Provides Guidance for Residents to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat

Boston — In advance of the significant summer heat expected in Massachusetts over the next few days, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced expanded access to swimming areas and issued important personal safety guidance.

source https://www.mass.gov/news/healey-driscoll-administration-provides-guidance-for-residents-to-stay-safe-during-extreme-heat

It's Not Too Late: Unlock the Power of Summer Reading

Readers go on journeys through books, expanding their vocabulary, comprehension, and critical thinking skills. The brain's ability to learn in childhood makes this the perfect time to nurture strong reading abilities, empowering all children's academic ...

source https://www2.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/news/mcps-news/2023/06/recruitment-event/

Updated: Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for Long Island Region

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos and State Department of Health (DOH) Commissioner Dr. James McDonald issued an updated Air Quality Health Advisory for Wednesday, July 26, 2023, for ozone to ...

source https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/128150.html

Statement from President Joe Biden on the 75th Anniversary of the Desegregation of the Armed Forces

Seventy-five years ago today, President Truman signed Executive Order 9981, ending the unconscionable racial segregation of our Armed Forces and bringing our nation closer to our founding values. This landmark Order, issued more than a decade before ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/26/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-desegregation-of-the-armed-forces/

The Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

On this ADA anniversary we also again pay our deepest respect to the late American disability rights activist Judith Heumann, globally recognized as the “mother” of the disability rights movement. We celebrate Judy's lifelong advocacy, ...

source https://www.state.gov/the-anniversary-of-the-americans-with-disabilities-act-2/

Manchin, Barrasso Raise Concerns with Forest Service Climate Rules

Washington, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and John Barrasso (R-WY), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, sent a letter to Dr. Homer ...

source https://www.energy.senate.gov/2023/7/manchin-barrasso-raise-concerns-with-forest-service-climate-rules

Call for nominations: Commission on Aging's 4th annual Silver Citizen Award

Clark County recognizes that older adults are valuable contributors to the vitality of this community. To encourage and support older adults for their contributions to their communities, the Clark County Commission on Aging established a program to ...

source https://clark.wa.gov/community-planning/call-nominations-commission-agings-4th-annual-silver-citizen-award

Air Quality Health Advisory Issued for New York City Metro Region

DEC and DOH issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5) are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100.

source https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/128148.html

White House HBCU Scholars at ASU

Two Alabama State University students have been named to the ninth cohort of HBCU Scholars by The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

source https://www.alasu.edu/white-house-hbcu-scholars-asu

Biden Administration Announces Additional Security Assistance for Ukraine

Today's commitment in security assistance, valued at up to $400 million, includes additional air defense munitions, artillery and other ammunition, armored vehicles, anti-armor weapons, and other equipment to help Ukraine counter Russia's ongoing war of ...

source https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3470064/biden-administration-announces-additional-security-assistance-for-ukraine/

Four grad students, postdoc earn prestigious NSF fellowships

Designed to support outstanding graduate students pursuing research-based master's and doctoral degrees, the five-year GRFP includes a $37,000 annual stipend for three years plus a cost-of-education allowance of $12,000 to the institution. Established in ...

source https://www.utsouthwestern.edu/ctplus/stories/2023/nsf-fellows-2023.html

USDA Forest Service report highlights threats to forest, rangeland health over the next 50 years

The Resources Planning Act Assessment is published every decade with mid-decade updates and can be used to inform policies, management decisions and research efforts. Resources covered include forests, rangelands, urban forests, forest products ...

source https://www.fs.usda.gov/news/releases/report-highlights-threats-to-forest-rangeland-health-over-next-50-years

Fire safety a must for summer

But as temperatures rise vegetation begins to dry, creating fuels that can create high fire dangers. To help protect wildlife habitat and other public lands, the Wyoming Game and Fish Department implements fire restrictions on department-managed properties ...

source https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Fire-safety-a-must-for-summer-(1)

Boston Public Health Commission Introduces Community Health Equity Empowerment Fund

Using funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), BPHC will distribute a total of $1 million in CHEE grants this year, equating to $200,000 per awarded organization. BPHC has issued a request for proposal (RFP) that Boston-based organizations can ...

source https://www.boston.gov/news/boston-public-health-commission-introduces-community-health-equity-empowerment-fund

UNO Builds International Partnerships in Vietnam During Governor's Trade Mission

Serving as the educational representative for the state of Nebraska on a trade mission to Vietnam, Chancellor Joanne Li, Ph.D., CFA, partnered with Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen to build international relationships, bolstering opportunities for ...

source https://www.unomaha.edu/news/2023/07/uno-builds-intl-partnerships-vietnam.php

Biden nominates Adm. Lisa Franchetti to be chief of naval operations

She is the second woman to achieve the rank of four-star admiral in the U.S. Navy. Biden also nominated Vice Adm. James Kilby, the deputy commander of U.S. Fleet Forces Command, to be ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/07/21/1189404863/navy-chief-first-woman-franchetti

Food Help on the Way for Vermont Households Hit by Severe Storms

For instance, when disasters damage or destroy grocery stores, states can redirect stored supplies of USDA Foods from The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) toward emergencies. The USDA can also ship USDA Food from other states.

source https://www.usda.gov/media/press-releases/2023/07/21/food-help-way-vermont-households-hit-severe-storms

Students uncover the past during Archaeology Camp

Each year for one week during the summer, middle school students participate in Archaeology Camp, run through the Town of DeWitt, supported by the Fayetteville-Manlius School District. Students from area-schools dig for artefacts on an Onondaga Nation site ...

source https://www.fmschools.org/students-uncover-the-past-during-archaeology-camp/

Shaheen Secures Landmark Victory for Afghan SIV Program

**Amendment represents the largest visa increase in history for program supporting Afghans who served alongside U.S. troops and diplomats in Afghanistan**. (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen, a senior member of the Senate Appropriations, ...

source https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/shaheen-secures-landmark-victory-for-afghan-siv-program

US Navy to Commission Littoral Combat Ship Canberra in Australia

AEST on Saturday, July 22 (8:00 p.m. EDT on Friday, July 21) at the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Base East in Sydney, Australia. The Honorable Carlos del Toro U.S. Secretary of ...

source https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/Release/Article/3465957/us-navy-to-commission-littoral-combat-ship-canberra-in-australia/

Chairman Carper's Opening Statement: Hearing on WRDA 2024 Development

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On July 20, 2023, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee held a hearing to consider stakeholder views for the development of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. Below is the opening statement of ...

source https://www.epw.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases-democratic?ID=B25EF949-C486-44FA-951E-7F91BB7DE223

BILL SUMMARY: Energy and Water Development Fiscal Year 2024 Appropriations Bill

Bill propels cutting-edge scientific research, protects energy security, keeps waterways flowing to irrigate crops, funds environmental clean-up projects, and more. Washington, D.C. – The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Development Appropriations Act ...

source https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/news/majority/bill-summary-energy-and-water-development-fiscal-year-2024-appropriations-bill

Blue-green algal bloom reported in Horwood Lake

The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks has advised Public Health Sudbury & Districts that results from samples taken July 14, 2023, from Horwood Lake are positive for blue-green algae (cyanobacteria). The samples contained a species of ...

source https://www.phsd.ca/blue-green-algal-bloom-reported-in-horwood-lake/

High schooler wins PNW scholarship through Innovate WithIN business pitch competition

Munster High School graduate Sayeed Mohammed will begin his college career at Purdue University Northwest (PNW) with the added benefit of a full year of tuition for 2023-24 earned by participating in the Innovate WithIN business pitch competition this ...

source https://www.pnw.edu/high-schooler-wins-pnw-scholarship-through-innovate-within-business-pitch-competition/

Public Health issues warning for Vancouver Lake due to elevated toxin levels

Public Health has been monitoring harmful algal blooms at Vancouver Lake since early July. Results from water samples taken from the lake on Monday revealed cyanotoxins above the threshold levels recommended by the Washington Department of Health. Warning ...

source https://clark.wa.gov/public-health/public-health-issues-warning-vancouver-lake-due-elevated-toxin-levels-2

California Providing Free Legal Services for Undocumented Farmworkers

Sacramento — Today, Governor Gavin Newsom unveiled a new $4.5 million pilot program to provide free immigration legal assistance to farmworkers who are involved in state labor investigations. This new program includes case review services, legal advice ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/07/19/california-providing-free-legal-services-for-undocumented-farmworkers/

Tillis Co-Introduces Legislation to Protect Afghan Allies

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis, Tom Cotton (R-AK), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), and Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) recently introduced legislation to provide support for Afghan nationals who helped American forces in Afghanistan.

source https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/7/tillis-co-introduces-legislation-to-protect-afghan-allies

WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors welcomes new members

Michael Bell of Denver will serve a six-year term and student member Brogan Dozier from Charles Town will serve a one-year term, following their selection during the Alumni Association's recent annual business meeting.

source https://wvutoday.wvu.edu/stories/2023/07/18/wvu-alumni-association-board-of-directors-welcomes-new-members

F&G to close separate portions of the Upper Salmon River for Chinook fishing

The Upper Salmon River Chinook fishery between the East Fork of the Salmon River and the posted boundary below the Sawtooth Hatchery weir has been open since June 22. Idaho Fish and Game officials will close Chinook fishing on separate portions of the ...

source https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/fg-close-separate-portions-upper-salmon-river-chinook-fishing

Diagnostic Accuracy of Primary Care Clinicians Across a Statewide System of Autism Evaluation

The primary outcome was agreement on categorical ASD diagnosis between EAE Hub clinician (index diagnosis) and ASD expert (reference standard). RESULTS: Among 126 children (mean age: ...

source https://publications.aap.org/pediatrics/article/doi/10.1542/peds.2023-061188/192793/Diagnostic-Accuracy-of-Primary-Care-Clinicians

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Amends Vermont Disaster Declaration

Last night, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. made additional disaster assistance available to the State of Vermont by authorizing an increase in the level of federal funding for emergency protective measures undertaken in the State of Vermont as a result ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/07/18/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-amends-vermont-disaster-declaration/

Want to try hunting? Take a hunter education class or enroll in the Trial Hunting Program in Utah

If you want to learn more about how to get into trapping, there is a required course to take for that, as well. If you've never taken hunter education or a furharvester course, rest assured that it isn't too late; but don't put it off because classes fill ...

source https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1706-take-a-hunter-education-class-or-enroll-in-the-trial-hunting-program.html

Trine works with area schools on Science of Reading implementation

Funded by a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc., Trine University's Franks School of Education has hosted workshops with teachers and administrators from area school districts to discuss implementation of the Science of Reading in the classroom.

source https://www.trine.edu/news/2023/science-of-reading.aspx

Fish and Wildlife Commission discussed bats, bears, and land transaction at July 14 meeting

Commissioners then approved a proposed land transaction in Okanogan County to enhance habitat connectivity and public recreation opportunities. The meeting ended with a staff briefing about bat conservation and white-nose syndrome response in Washington ...

source https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/fish-and-wildlife-commission-discussed-bats-bears-and-land-transaction-july-14-meeting

Voluntary Water Restriction Notice Remains in Effect for Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County

Baltimore City Department of Public Works (DPW) Interim Director Richard J. Luna continues to urge residents and businesses throughout the Baltimore region to support the “Voluntary Water Restriction,” which was issued following Thursday's fire at the ...

source https://publicworks.baltimorecity.gov/news/press-releases/2023-07-16-voluntary-water-restriction-notice-remains-effect-baltimore-city

Polk County Traffic Roundup - New, Revised, and Extended Road Closures

Bartow, Fla. (July 14, 2023) — Countywide heavy construction projects continue to slow Polk drive times as contractors are extending or revising schedules, while new road closures are adding to a growing list of detours. Polk County's widening of Lake ...

source https://polk-county.net/news/news-details/2023/07/14/polk-county-traffic-roundup---new-revised-and-extended-road-closures

School of Nursing

Aggie students and faculty make a difference in our community. We encourage you to explore the convenient and affordable way to earn a bachelor's degree at the North Carolina A&T School of Nursing. Discover nursing education at ...

source https://www.ncat.edu/chhs/departments-programs/the-school-of-nursing/index.php

Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox elected chair of National Governors Association, launches 'Disagree Better' Initiative

ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (July 14, 2023) – Utah Gov. Spencer Cox was elected chair of the National Governors Association (NGA). For the next year, he will be the voice of the leaders of 55 states, territories, and commonwealths dedicated to leading bipartisan ...

source https://governor.utah.gov/2023/07/14/utah-gov-spencer-j-cox-elected-chair-of-national-governors-association-launches-disagree-better-initiative/

Chairs Rodgers, Smith Lead Members in Urging CMS to Provide Transparency to Patients in Coverage Determination ...

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and House Ways and Means Committee Chair Jason Smith (R-MO) led members of their committees in sending a letter to the Department of Health and Human Services ...

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairs-rodgers-smith-lead-members-in-urging-cms-to-provide-transparency-to-patients-in-coverage-determination-process

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal aid to supplement State and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding beginning on July 7, 2023, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/07/14/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-disaster-declaration-3/

Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President Isaac Herzog of Israel

President Biden looks forward to welcoming Israeli President Isaac Herzog to the White House on July 18. As Israel celebrates its 75^th anniversary, the visit will highlight our enduring partnership and friendship. President Biden will reaffirm the ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/13/statement-from-press-secretary-karine-jean-pierre-on-the-visit-of-president-isaac-herzog-of-israel-2/

Captive-reared Great Lakes piping plovers released at Montrose Beach

Chicago - We at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with our partners Illinois Department of Natural Resources and Chicago Park District, are celebrating the release of federally endangered piping plover chicks back into the wild at Montrose Beach in ...

source https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2023-07/captive-reared-great-lakes-piping-plovers-released-montrose-beach-help

The Treasury Department Announces Andrea Gacki as the New Director of FinCEN

WASHINGTON— Today, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen announced the appointment of Andrea Gacki as the Director of the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). Ms. Gacki presently serves as the Director of the Office ...

source https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/treasury-department-announces-andrea-gacki-new-director-fincen

Take The Central Park Master Plan Survey #2

Middleburg Heights is working in collaboration with the Metroparks, the Cuyahoga County Library System, the Berea City School District, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer district, and Cuyahoga County Planning Commission to create a new greenspace and ...

source https://middleburgheights.com/2023/07/13/middleburg-heights-mayor-matt-castelli-and-city-council-invite-you-to-participate-in-a-survey-for-the-central-park-master-plan/

Tillis, Shaheen Conclude Bipartisan CODEL to 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Highlight Unity Among NATO Members

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senators Thom Tillis and Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group, concluded a bipartisan congressional delegation to the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. Joining Tillis and Shaheen were Senate ...

source https://www.tillis.senate.gov/2023/7/tillis-shaheen-conclude-bipartisan-codel-to-2023-nato-summit-in-vilnius-highlight-unity-among-nato-members

Remarks by Under Secretary Brian E. Nelson at the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Exchange in San Antonio ...

On behalf of myself and my colleagues at Treasury, both those with me here today as well as those back in DC, I would like to express our appreciation to each of you for your commitment to combating illicit finance, particularly related to fentanyl, human ...

source https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1608

Shaheen, Tillis Conclude Bipartisan CODEL to 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius, Highlight Unity Among NATO Members

**Shaheen and Tillis serve as co-chairs of the Senate NATO Observer Group which they re-established in 2018**. Biden NATO. Lithuania Pres Pabrade Camp. Top: Bipartisan congressional delegation with President Joe Biden. Left to right: Shaheen with ...

source https://www.shaheen.senate.gov/shaheen-tillis-conclude-bipartisan-codel-to-2023-nato-summit-in-vilnius-highlight-unity-among-nato-members

Sheriff Robert Luna discusses Palmdale Use of force incident from july 14, 2022

One year ago tomorrow, on July 13, 2022, just prior to midnight, Palmdale Station deputies conducted a traffic stop after seeing a car driving at night without headlights. During the traffic stop, deputies smelled alcohol coming from the vehicle. There ...

source https://lasd.org/sheriff-robert-luna-discusses-palmdale-use-of-force-incident-from-july-14-2022/

USM Announces Recipients of NASA-Mississippi Space Grant Consortium Scholarships

This initiative aims to support students and nurture their passion for science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) disciplines while providing invaluable support for their academic pursuits. The program is designed to encourage and motivate ...

source https://www.usm.edu/news/2023/release/nasa-mississippi-space-grant-consortium-scholarship.php

Iowa Transportation Commission to meet Aug. 8 in Clear Lake

AMES, Iowa – July 12, 2023 – The Iowa Transportation Commission will hold a public input meeting in Clear Lake at the Fairfield Inn, 1401 Bayou Road on Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, to hear about transportation matters from representatives of local government ...

source https://www.news.iowadot.gov/newsandinfo/2023/07/iowa-transportation-commission-to-meet-aug-8-in-clear-lake.html

Chairs Rodgers and Duncan Announce Legislative Hearing on Securing America's Energy Future

Washington, D.C. — House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Energy, Climate, and Grid Security Subcommittee Chair Jeff Duncan (R-SC) today announced a legislative hearing titled “American Nuclear Energy Expansion: Updating ...

source https://energycommerce.house.gov/posts/chairs-rodgers-and-duncan-announce-legislative-hearing-on-securing-america-s-energy-future

DNR News - Week of July 10, 2023: Cicada killer wasps, bald eagles, CCC celebration, Porkies backpacking

Please view our directory listing for general contact information. For a full listing of help desk numbers, field offices, and other ways we can help, please visit our contact page. Contact Michigan DNR ...

source https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/newsroom/releases/2023/07/10/dnr-news-digest-week-of-july-10-2023

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Takes Action to Protect Communities from Extreme Heat Fueled by the ...

Millions of Americans are being impacted by extreme heat waves, which are growing in intensity, frequency, and duration due to climate change. In June, heat waves broke records across the country. Puerto Rico experienced its hottest month in more than 120 ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/11/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-takes-action-to-protect-communities-from-extreme-heat-fueled-by-the-climate-crisis/

Medical Advisory Committee Meeting

This meeting is open to the public and will be held in the Workers' Compensation Large Conference Room, on 1B, 220 French Landing Drive, Nashville, TN and will be available virtually via Microsoft Teams.

source https://www.tn.gov/workforce/injuries-at-work/bwc-newsroom/2023/7/11/mac-meeting-scheduled-for-dec-5.html

Assessing the US Climate in June 2023

Heat waves impacted the southern Plains, Northeast and Puerto Rico this month, breaking temperature records and creating life-threatening conditions. A total of 12 billion-dollar weather and climate disasters have been confirmed this year.

source https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/national-climate-202306

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Vermont Emergency Declaration

This morning, while in Vilnius, Lithuania, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Vermont and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions in the ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/07/11/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-vermont-emergency-declaration-2/

Oklahoma Department of Transportation opens request for proposals for NEVI formula program

Interested parties can submit proposals for funding consideration by Friday, September 8. This program aims to support the development of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in designated corridors throughout Oklahoma. Companies selected to receive ...

source https://oklahoma.gov/odot/citizen/newsroom/2023/oklahoma-department-of-transportation-opens-request-for-proposal.html

Louisiana Private Recreational Red Snapper Landing Estimates Through June 25 2023

LA Creel, LDWF's near real-time landings data collection program, indicates that 191,965 pounds, or 20.5 percent, of Louisiana's 2023 annual private recreational allocation of 934,587 pounds have been harvested during the 2023 red snapper season.

source https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/louisiana-private-recreational-red-snapper-landing-estimates-through-june-25-2023

DNR Announces 2023 Elk Hunt Application Winners

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced that four Wisconsin residents won a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to hunt elk during the 2023 elk season, which opens Saturday, Oct. 14.

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/80106

Game and Fish Commission to meet in Wheatland

The meeting kicks off with a tour of the Laramie Peak area on Monday. The remainder of the meeting will be held at the Platte County Agriplex, Great Room, 59 Antelope Gap Road. The public is invited to attend in-person or online via ZOOM video conferencing ...

source https://wgfd.wyo.gov/News/Game-and-Fish-Commission-to-meet-in-Wheatland

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves Maine Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Maine and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by a severe storm and flooding from April 30 ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/07/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-maine-disaster-declaration-3/

President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Approves South Dakota Disaster Declaration

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of South Dakota and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by flooding from April 9 to May 5, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/07/06/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-south-dakota-disaster-declaration-4/

Provincial Government Announces Appointments to Board of Regents at Memorial University

The Honourable Krista Lynn Howell, Minister of Education, today announced seven appointments to the Memorial University Board of Regents. Appointed for three-year terms, the new members include: Bob Hallett;; Ashrafee Tanvir Hossain;; Justin Ladha; ...

source https://www.gov.nl.ca/releases/2023/education/0706n02/

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $45 Million to Boost Domestic Solar Manufacturing

The funding will also support the development of new dual use solar technologies such as agrivoltaics and building-integrated photovoltaics, to create new markets for American products. Revitalizing the U.S. manufacturing sector is an essential component ...

source https://www.energy.gov/articles/biden-harris-administration-announces-45-million-boost-domestic-solar-manufacturing

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Streamlined Funding Application Process for Infrastructure Projects That ...

WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the Department of Transportation is now taking applications for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) Program, an unprecedented effort to build good ...

source https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-streamlined-funding-application-process

Division of Boating and Waterways Now Accepting Grant Applications to Help Keep California's Waterways Clean

A maximum of $276,937 federal funding per targeted region is available to organizations for educating coastal and San Francisco Bay-Delta Estuary recreational boaters about proper vessel sewage disposal and the use of pumpout facilities and monitoring ...

source https://www.parks.ca.gov/NewsRelease/1188

Bridge to an Icy Wonderland Re-opened

The Big Four Ice Caves Bridge had long been impacted by flooding and erosion along the riverbank, for well more than a decade. Safety issues required USDA Forest Service engineers to take precautions to prevent a bridge collapse. In 2006, the entire ...

source https://www.fs.usda.gov/features/bridge-to-ice-caves-repaired

Southwest Region rainbow trout stocking schedule - July

Fish and Game staff will be stocking more than 36,000 catchable-size (10 to 12 inch) trout at the following locations across the Southwest Region in July. All fish stocked are rainbow trout. Stocking of all waters is tentative and dependent on ...

source https://idfg.idaho.gov/article/southwest-region-rainbow-trout-stocking-schedule-july

DCR and DFG Officials Send Off Second Crew of Wildland Firefighters to Help Battle Quebec Blazes

“These wildfires are continuing to rage, burning millions of acres of land and blowing smoke into Massachusetts that's polluting our air,” said DCR Commissioner Brian Arrigo. “I'm proud that we are sending ...

source https://www.mass.gov/news/dcr-and-dfg-officials-send-off-second-crew-of-wildland-firefighters-to-help-battle-quebec-blazes

BHF publishes interim equality diversity and inclusion (EDI) report

Igniting Change, One Year On holds us to account on the commitments we made last year as we strive towards building a more inclusive BHF and tackling the growing inequalities around cardiovascular health. Chief Executive ...

source https://www.bhf.org.uk/what-we-do/news-from-the-bhf/news-archive/2023/july/bhf-publishes-interim-edi-report

Want the chance to hunt big game this fall? Remaining 2023 deer elk permits to be sold beginning July 11

New this year, the youth permits will allow any youth — 17 years old or younger on July 31 — to hunt all of the general-season elk hunts, including archery, muzzleloader and both any legal weapon seasons in both spike and any bull hunting units.

source https://wildlife.utah.gov/news/utah-wildlife-news/1700-want-the-chance-to-hunt-this-fall-remaining-2023-deer-and-elk-permits-to-be-sold-beginning-july-11.html

Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities' power

House Bill 2127 — dubbed the “Death Star” law by opponents — prevents local governments from creating rules that go further than what's allowed under broad areas of state law. Houston's suit says the new law violates the state's constitution.

source https://www.texastribune.org/2023/07/03/houston-texas-lawsuit-local-control/

VP Kamala Harris says the Supreme Court took rights from the people of America

Tens of thousands of people showed up this past weekend for the Essence festival in New Orleans, La., where Vice President Kamala Harris headlined panel conversations about economic opportunity and maternal health and reproductive rights. On ...

source https://www.npr.org/2023/07/03/1185712684/vp-kamala-harris-says-the-supreme-court-took-rights-from-the-people-of-america

Statement from President Joe Biden on National Wildland Firefighter Day

We also celebrate our wildland firefighting teams who are currently making an impact and helping keep communities safe in Canada, as they battle a historically difficult start to their wildfire season. Through the National Interagency Fire Center, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/07/02/statement-from-president-joe-biden-on-national-wildland-firefighter-day/

Community Services Celebrates Park & Recreation Month

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (June 30, 2023) – Get Up, Get Out and Get Active in July with Charlotte County Community Services. July is nationally recognized as Park and Recreation Month. This year's theme Where Community Grows celebrates the vital role park ...

source https://www.charlottecountyfl.gov/news/community-services-celebrates-park-recreation-month.stml

No Swim Advisory Issued for a Cove on Lake Wylie

The “No Swim” advisory was issued after an estimated 390 gallons of sewage spilled into Lake Wylie from a failed pipe located at 18328 Rosapenny Road, Charlotte, NC. The line is being repaired and the discharge discontinued.

source https://www.charlottenc.gov/CS-Prep/Storm-Water-News/No-Swim-Advisory-Issued-for-a-Cove-on-Lake-Wylie

Hillsborough County Offices and Facilities to Close July 4 for Independence Day

Administrative offices of County government; Southeast County Landfill, Northwest and South County transfer stations, Resource Recovery Facility, Community Collection Centers, and yard waste processing facilities; Hillsborough County's Customer Service ...

source https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2023/06/30/hillsborough-county-offices-and-facilities-to-close-july-4-for-independence-day