Nearly $15 Million for Delaware River Basin Restoration

President Biden's Investing in America Agenda Supports Watershed Conservation and Resilience in Delaware, Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York Through Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Aug 31, 2023. Media Contacts.

source https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2023-08/nearly-15-million-delaware-river-basin-restoration

September is Emergency Preparedness Month

The top hazards identified in Southern Nevada by local emergency managers include communicable disease, wildfire, flooding, earthquakes and extreme heat. Power outages also can happen sporadically. Local emergency managers encourage residents to download ...

source https://clarkcountynv.gov/news_detail_T28_R934.php

Texas Land Management Agencies Encourage Texans to Prevent Wildfires During Dove Hunting Season

AUSTIN — Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges Texans to help protect the lands and natural resources we all love during the upcoming dove hunting season by being mindful of activities that may cause a wildfire. Persistent triple-digit temperatures ...

source https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20230830a

LDWF Reminds Hunters About Burn Ban Prior to Hunting Season

Rene LeBreton Baton Rouge, La. With dove season opening Saturday (Sept. 2), the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF) reminds all hunters and outdoorsmen of ...

source https://www.wlf.louisiana.gov/news/ldwf-reminds-hunters-about-burn-ban-prior-to-hunting-season

Clearwater Beach and Sand Key Are Closed News Item

Don't drive in flooded areas. The wake from vehicles traveling on flooded roads causes more property damage than the rising water alone. Don't wade or play in floodwaters as they contain potential health hazards ...

source https://www.myclearwater.com/News-Feed/Clearwater-Beach-and-Sand-Key-Are-Closed-News-Item

Auburn students aspiring to become physicians learn critical lessons in Italy

Auburn University junior Alicja Siek recently followed the same advice she would give to any other fellow student. “Have fun and try new things,” she said of the words of wisdom she often gives fellow classmates. “I'm one of those people who tends to ...

source https://ocm.auburn.edu/newsroom/news_articles/2023/08/300815-students-physicians-italy.php

Board of Visitors receives glimpse of vision for medical school's future

Lee Learman, dean of VTCSOM, presented a history of Virginia Tech's ninth official school and its mission to prepare physician thought leaders. He placed emphasis on the importance of institutional collaborations in training medical students.

source https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/08/vtcsom-board-of-visitors-august-2023.html

State, Maui County select USACE for Phase 2 of wildfire debris removal

HONOLULU — Governor Josh Green, M.D., today announced that the State of Hawai'i and Maui County selected the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to lead efforts to remove fire-damaged debris from areas across Maui affected by historic fires in early ...

source https://www.poh.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3509422/state-maui-county-select-usace-for-phase-2-of-wildfire-debris-removal/

Future Mitchell Hall brings promise for engineering research and experiential learning

Transformational education starts with a solid foundation. For Virginia Tech's College of Engineering, that foundation will be nestled in the heart of the North Academic District. At its Aug. 29 meeting, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors' Buildings ...

source https://news.vt.edu/articles/2023/08/eng-facilities-mitchellhall.html

Get Ready For Hunting Seasons Opening In September

MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds hunters to prepare for the opening of several hunting seasons in September. Hunters can once again head to Wisconsin's wild spaces as these seasons open across the state.

source https://dnr.wisconsin.gov/newsroom/release/82656

Huntsville municipal offices to close for Labor Day

The City of Huntsville will close Monday, Sept. 4, in observance of Labor Day. This includes Huntsville Animal Services, Public Transit (Orbit and Access) and Municipal Court. Offices will reopen at ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-municipal-offices-to-close-for-labor-day/

Students invited to introduce big ideas at Game Changer Student Pitch Competition

From: The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center. The Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, in collaboration with the Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council, is inviting student teams from Virginia Tech and around the region to enter the first Game ...

source https://news.vt.edu/notices/2023/08/vtcrc_game_changer_pitch.html

Athletics department celebrates surge in fundraising

VESTAL, N.Y. – As part of the Binghamton University EXCELERATE Campaign, Bearcat Athletics celebrated an outstanding fundraising year in 2022-23. The department generated more than $24 million in the campaign, which has already had a profound impact on ...

source https://bubearcats.com/news/2023/8/24/general-athletics-department-celebrates-surge-in-fundraising.aspx

Labor Day Holiday/College Gameday Traffic Advisory 8-28-2023

Eastbound and westbound I-44/Turner Turnpike will have speed reductions to 45 mph at SH-66 near Sapulpa for construction. Two lanes in each direction remain open. US-412/Cimarron Turnpike ...

source https://oklahoma.gov/odot/citizen/traffic-advisories/2023/labor-day-holiday-college-gameday-traffic-advisory-8-28-2023.html

Guidance to Help Financial Institutions and Facilitate Recovery in Areas of Alaska Affected by Flooding

Banks may receive favorable Community Reinvestment Act consideration for community development loans, investments, and services in support of disaster recovery. The FDIC also will consider regulatory relief from certain filing and publishing requirements.

source https://www.fdic.gov/news/financial-institution-letters/2023/fil23044.html

Community of Care

Law School Programs and Resources · UMass Law Student Services · UMass Law Academic Support Services · UMass Law Academic Success & Bar Success Programs · Annual Orientation Session on Professional Identity Formation, including Wellness for Law Students, held ...

source https://www.umassd.edu/law/students/community-of-care/

Mop up and backhaul operations continue on staffed fires in the Interior; 12 power line fires were caught and contained ...

The Fairbanks North Star Borough reduced all evacuation levels along the Salcha River to Level 1 “Be Ready” due to reduced threat on the McCoy Creek Fire and Alaska State Parks reopened the Salcha River State Recreation Site to the public.

source https://akfireinfo.com/2023/08/28/mop-up-and-backhaul-operations-continue-on-staffed-fires-in-the-interior-12-power-line-fires-were-caught-and-contained-over-the-weekend/

USDA and DOJ Secure Surrender of Close to 150 Animals from Michigan Animal Dealer

“APHIS is committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for animals protected under the Animal Welfare Act,” said Deputy Administrator for APHIS' Animal Care Program, Dr. Roxanne Mullaney. “This includes undertaking aggressive ...

source https://www.aphis.usda.gov/aphis/newsroom/news/sa_by_date/sa-2023/aphis-doj-secure-animal-surrender

Upland, Youth Pheasant Seasons on the Horizon

With September in our sights, hunting seasons for upland game in North Dakota open soon. The season opens for sharp-tailed grouse, Hungarian partridge and ruffed grouse on Sept. 9. Following that, the two-day youth pheasant season for legally licensed ...

source https://gf.nd.gov/news/6723

Department of Defense/Veterans Affairs Program Office

DVPO is responsible for enhancing medical resource sharing across the Military Health System which includes more than 600 military hospitals and clinics that support more than 9.5 million service members, retirees and their families. Collaborating with VA, ...

source https://www.health.mil/About-MHS/OASDHA/DVPO

AFW2 roadshow visits Minot AFB

Carlos Villarreal, AFW2 outreach ambassador coordinator. “They are wounded warriors who are in recovery and want to share their story.” AFW2 is a program that provides support for wounded, ill, injured Airmen, Guardians, caregivers and their families, as ...

source https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3503047/afw2-roadshow-visits-minot-afb/

Lynchburg raises $8.1 million in FY 2023

“We are incredibly grateful to our alumni and friends who step up each year to support the student experience at the University of Lynchburg,” said Vice President for Advancement Dr. Mike Bonnette. “The wonderful ...

source https://www.lynchburg.edu/lynchburg-raises-8-1-million-in-fy-2023/

From DHW Director Dave Jeppesen: Let's gather to recognize the lives of Idahoans who have died from an overdose

In 2022, 381 Idaho residents died from an overdose. On Thursday, Aug. 31 at 10 a.m. I'll join the Department of Health and Welfare's Drug Overdose Prevention Program at the Idaho Capitol to help honor those we've lost, and to raise awareness for those ...

source https://healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/dhw-voice/dhw-director-dave-jeppesen-lets-gather-recognize-lives-idahoans-who-have-died-overdose

A Proclamation on Women's Equality Day,

The 19th Amendment was certified 103 years ago, but more remained to be done — especially for women of color, many of whom fought for the right to vote for another four decades until the Voting Rights Act passed in 1965.

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/25/a-proclamation-on-womens-equality-day-2023/

Governor Shapiro, Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich Lead AARP Tele-Townhall Take Questions on Historic ...

Governor Shapiro's plan delivers the largest targeted tax cut for Pennsylvania seniors in nearly two decades. Harrisburg, PA – Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich today joined AARP Pennsylvania for a tele-townhall to answer ...

source https://www.media.pa.gov/pages/Aging_details.aspx?newsid=411

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

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

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/25/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-colorado-disaster-declaration-2/

Volunteer Opportunity at Army Corps' Thurmond Lake - Cleanup for National Public Lands Day

Below Dam Recreation Area is at 384 Power Plant Road, Clarks Hill, South Carolina. Volunteers can help with a variety of projects, including debris cleanup, brush clearing, landscaping and trail and park maintenance along the shoreline, islands, recreation ...

source https://www.sas.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3504955/volunteer-opportunity-at-army-corps-thurmond-lake-cleanup-for-national-public-l/

US Sanctions Individuals Contributing to the Recent Escalation of Conflict in the DRC

Each of these individuals is contributing to instability in the eastern DRC and, in many cases, perpetrating human rights abuses, including sexual violence and violence against children. The United States stands on the side of civilians and survivors ...

source https://www.state.gov/u-s-sanctions-individuals-contributing-to-the-recent-escalation-of-conflict-in-the-drc/

Notice of Study Commencement: Transportation Master Plan

Develop our roadways; Coordinate infrastructure improvements with land uses; Provide sustainable, multi-modal transportation facilities, and services to ensure enhanced mobility, accessibility and connectivity; Respond to future growth and demand on our ...

source https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/news/notice-of-study-commencement-transportation-master-plan.aspx

University of Melbourne researchers win prestigious Eureka Prizes

Professor Katherine Kedzierska, Dr Oanh Nguyen and Dr Louise Rowntree – dubbed the Corona Queens – were recognised for their outstanding contributions to COVID-19 research. Responding to the global pandemic, they promptly established innovative ...

source https://www.unimelb.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/august/university-of-melbourne-researchers-win-prestigious-eureka-prizes

Gov. Justice appoints Stephanie Abraham as judge for the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit Court serving Kanawha County

She is set to fill the seat vacated by Judge Duke Bloom, who retired from the bench effective June 30, 2023. Abraham has a career in civil litigation, corporate matters, and representing governmental agencies. She served as a staff member for a former ...

source https://governor.wv.gov/News/press-releases/2023/Pages/Gov.-Justice-appoints-Stephanie-Abraham-as-judge-for-the-Thirteenth-Judicial-Circuit-Court-serving-Kanawha-County.aspx

Community Resource Fair Aug. 28

Starting in September, Municipal Court cashier windows and probation will be available until 6:30 p.m. and the court will offer a Wednesday evening docket for unrepresented court users continuing their cases to hire an attorney or apply for Legal Aid.

source https://www.kcmo.gov/Home/Components/News/News/2070/1746

Orientation Features New Welcome Ceremony

Across Dartmouth, activities help incoming students build connections on campus. Image. Image. Two first-gen students in STEM class. Wamniomni Afraid Of Hawk '27, left, and Leonela Espinoza Campomanes '27 review material together before a STEM class on ...

source https://home.dartmouth.edu/news/2023/08/orientation-features-new-welcome-ceremony

Continued Delays Lead to Rescheduling of June Lake Interchange Completion

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Continued delays in the project schedule of the I-65/June Lake Interchange in Spring Hill have caused the anticipated completion date to be pushed to late spring of 2024. The original completion date was set for the summer of 2023.

source https://www.tn.gov/tdot/news/2023/8/23/continued-delays-lead-to-rescheduling-of-june-lake-interchange-completion.html

Attorney General Campbell Calls On US Supreme Court To Protect Public Safety And Victims Of Domestic Abuse

BOSTON — Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell urged the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a lower court's decision striking down a federal statute that bars individuals subject to domestic violence restraining orders from accessing guns.

source https://www.mass.gov/news/attorney-general-campbell-calls-on-us-supreme-court-to-protect-public-safety-and-victims-of-domestic-abuse

Governor Newsom's Mental Health Services Act Reform Passes Key Committee

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Momentum builds for Governor Newsom's proposed legislative package transforming and modernizing the state's mental health care system to help more Californians get the support and care they need. SACRAMENTO – Today, the Assembly ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/08/22/governor-newsoms-mental-health-services-act-reform-passes-key-committee/

Lunch & Learn: Iowa's Tallgrass Prairie

The tallgrass prairie habitat once covered roughly 80% of the land in the state of Iowa. Today, less than one-tenth of one percent of this legacy remains. Join us for a historical overview of the prairie ecosystem in Iowa dating back to the last ice ...

source https://www.polkcountyiowa.gov/conservation/events/lunch-learn-iowa-s-tallgrass-prairie/

US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights Announces Resolution of Sexual Assault and Disability ...

Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that the Pflugerville Independent School District in Texas entered into a resolution agreement to address the district's handling of a sexual assault case and to ensure ...

source https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/us-department-educations-office-civil-rights-announces-resolution-sexual-assault-and-disability-discrimination-investigation-pflugerville-independent-school-district-texas

News release: Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 21

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources reminds firearm and muzzleloader hunters who want to harvest antlerless deer in a deer permit area designated as antlerless permit lottery this hunting season to purchase their license by Thursday, Sept. 7.

source https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2023/08/21/fish-and-wildlife-almanac-aug-21

Photo Gallery: Clemson Coaches Welcome Freshmen Students

For these reasons, we may share your site usage data with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners. By clicking “Accept,“ you agree to our website's cookie use as described in our Cookie Policy. You can change your cookie settings at any time ...

source https://clemsontigers.com/photo-gallery-clemson-coaches-welcome-freshmen-students/

MDC reminds deer hunters of changes for upcoming season

Regulation changes for the upcoming deer season include a new firearms early antlerless portion, new firearms CWD portion, changes to firearms antlerless permit numbers, and an expansion of the CWD Management Zone. Get more information from MDC's 2023 Fall ...

source https://mdc.mo.gov/newsroom/mdc-reminds-deer-hunters-changes-upcoming-season

Coral Springs Chosen for Cities Forward Program

Selected from 129 applicants, the City of Coral Springs was chosen for its commitment to urban sustainability, resilience, and inclusion. Through the program, cities in the U.S. are paired with another city in Latin America or the Caribbean, to share local ...

source https://www.coralsprings.gov/News-Articles/July-September-2023/Cities-Forward

Iowa DOT offices closed over Labor Day weekend

AMES, Iowa – Aug 21, 2023 – All Iowa Department of Transportation business locations will be closed Monday, Sept. 4, in honor of Labor Day. Iowa DOT driver's license service centers. All Iowa DOT driver's license service centers will be closed Monday, ...

source https://www.news.iowadot.gov/newsandinfo/2023/08/iowa-dot-offices-closed-over-labor-day-weekend.html

Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation invites the public to Greenway River Trail ribbon cutting

Join Mayor David Holt, Councilwoman Nikki Nice and the Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department as they cut the ribbon on the Greenway River Trail, a new four-mile multi-use trail that connects the North Oklahoma River Trail to the Katy Trail.

source https://www.okc.gov/Home/Components/News/News/4540/18

Weekly Road Construction Update Week of August 20 to August 26

Paving of Old Bend-Redmond Hwy: U.S. Highway 20 to Tumalo Road (Bend Area) – Paving work will be occurring on Old Bend-Redmond Hwy between US 20 and Tumalo Rd. Traffic Information – Road users should expect single-lane closures facilitated by flaggers ...

source https://www.deschutes.org/road/page/weekly-road-construction-update-week-august-20-august-26

Disaster Prevention & Mitigation

There are five phases of emergency management including prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Both prevention and mitigation efforts aim to reduce the potential damage and suffering that disasters can cause.

source https://www.aacounty.org/emergency-management/disaster-mitigation

Chandler Fire Department offers free emergency preparedness training to residents in September

This Basic Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training course provides community members with hands-on and classroom instruction over two consecutive Saturdays. Courses include fire safety, utility control, light search and rescue, basic medical care ...

source https://www.chandleraz.gov/news-center/chandler-fire-department-offers-free-emergency-preparedness-training-residents

Time's almost up! Apply now for City of Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy

Published on August 18, 2023. Just a few days remain for Huntsville citizens to apply to be a part of the Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion's (ODEI) Civic Engagement Academy (CEA) fall cohort. The CEA introduces residents to City government ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/times-almost-up-apply-now-for-city-of-huntsvilles-civic-engagement-academy/

Council on Climate Solutions to meet Aug. 22

Phil Roos, the new director of the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE), will chair the meeting. Climate and Energy Advisor Cory Connolly will present an update from EGLE's Office ...

source https://www.michigan.gov/egle/newsroom/press-releases/2023/08/17/mccs-meeting

USCIS Reopens Field Office in Havana, Cuba

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will reopen an international field office in Havana, Cuba. The new office will assist with U.S. immigration casework and benefits, including interviews and processing of pending Cuban Family Reunification ...

source https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-reopens-field-office-in-havana-cuba

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

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Tennessee and ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and straight-line winds during the ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/17/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-tennessee-disaster-declaration-9/

Tennessee Recognized for Excellence in Financial Reporting

NASHVILLE – Tennessee has received the highest form of recognition awarded for government accounting and financial reporting for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate ...

source https://www.tn.gov/finance/news/2023/8/17/tennessee-recognized-for-excellence-in-financial-reporting-.html

Biden-Harris Administration announces $106 million in recommended funding for West Coast and Alaska salmon ...

“This funding, made possible in part by President Biden's historic Investing in America agenda, provides an important opportunity to bolster salmon and steelhead recovery and invest in the communities that rely on them,” said Secretary of Commerce Gina ...

source https://www.noaa.gov/news-release/biden-harris-administration-announces-106-million-in-recommended-funding-for-west-coast-and-alaska

Central Accessioning (CA)

The Central Accessioning Unit consists of two sections: Microbiology Accessioning and Newborn Screening Accessioning (Decatur Lab Only). In each section, specimens are opened, sorted and the patient demographics and requested tests are entered into the ...

source https://dph.georgia.gov/lab/laboratory-operations/central-accessioning-ca

RELEASE: OPM Authorizes Emergency Leave Transfer Program for Federal Employees Impacted by the 2023 Hawai'i ...

After coordinating with federal agencies to assess the impact on employees adversely impacted by the 2023 Hawai'i Fires and their aftermath, OPM, in consultation with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), has determined that the establishment of an ...

source https://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2023/08/release-opm-authorizes-emergency-leave-transfer-program-for-federal-employees-impacted-by-the-2023-hawai-i-fires/

Chat with Admissions

Penn State Altoona Admissions Chat Hours · Monday through Friday from noon–1:00 p.m. · Monday through Friday from 3:00–4:30 p.m. ...

source https://altoona.psu.edu/admissions/applying/chat

Worcester Dental Office Manager Sentenced for Role in Medicaid Fraud Scheme

BOSTON – A Worcester woman was sentenced today for her participation in a scheme to defraud the Massachusetts Medicaid program, commonly known as MassHealth. Robin Cronin, 61, was sentenced by U.S. Senior District Court Judge Timothy S. Hillman to two ...

source https://www.justice.gov/usao-ma/pr/worcester-dental-office-manager-sentenced-role-medicaid-fraud-scheme

Governor Newsom Announces New Climate Partnership With Australia

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California and Australia are working together to fight climate change, focusing on clean energy, clean tech, nature-based solutions, trade, and more – the latest of several international partnerships California has joined to ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2023/08/15/governor-newsom-announces-new-climate-partnership-with-australia/

Office of the Governor – News Release – Gov. Green Announces Opening of key Lāhainā roadways

HONOLULU — Gov. Josh Green today announced that after direct discussions with Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen; Maui County Fire and Public Safety Department Chief Bradley Ventura; Maui County Police Chief John Pelletier, and Dual Status Commander of ...

source https://governor.hawaii.gov/newsroom/office-of-the-governor-news-release-gov-green-announces-opening-of-lahaina-bypass-road/

Seattle City Council passes legislation to boost public EV charging stations

The legislation was sponsored by Councilmember Sara Nelson and passed unanimously. While there are already public charging ports in Seattle, many more are needed to keep up with demand as the use of EVs skyrockets. According ...

source https://council.seattle.gov/2023/08/15/seattle-city-council-passes-legislation-to-boost-public-ev-charging-stations/

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

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Illinois and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms and flooding from June 29 to July ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/15/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-illinois-disaster-declaration-3/

News release: Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 15

Hunters can apply for the fall archery deer hunt at Camp Ripley near Little Falls through Friday, Aug. 18. This year, the three-day hunt will happen Oct. 27-29 (Friday through Sunday, application code 668). A total of 2,500 permits will be made ...

source https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2023/08/15/fish-and-wildlife-almanac-aug-15

Sonoma County leaders offer recovery support to Maui

County of Sonoma leaders are offering assistance and condolences to victims of the Maui wildfires as well as providing insights on wildfire recovery, given Sonoma County's experiences in the aftermath of major wildfires in 2017, 2019 and 2020.

source https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/sonoma-county-leaders-offer-recovery-support-to-maui

BOEM Identifies Draft Wind Energy Areas Offshore Oregon for Public Review and Comment

As part of the Biden-Harris administration's goal of deploying 30 gigawatts of offshore wind energy capacity by 2030 and 15 gigawatts of floating offshore wind by 2035, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) today identified two draft Wind Energy ...

source https://www.boem.gov/newsroom/press-releases/boem-identifies-draft-wind-energy-areas-offshore-oregon-public-review-and

Mayor London Breed and City Officials Highlight Pedestrian Traffic Safety for First Day of School

Increased traffic enforcement, street safety improvements will make streets and sidewalks safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. August 15, 2023. San Francisco, CA — Mayor London N. Breed joined Police Chief William Scott, San Francisco Municipal ...

source https://sf.gov/news/mayor-london-breed-and-city-officials-highlight-pedestrian-traffic-safety-first-day-school

The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center

Introducing The University of Texas at Austin Medical Center. With a new, state-of-the-art UT hospital, a new world-renowned MD Anderson Cancer Center, and the academic and research expertise of UT Austin, it will cement Austin as a premier destination ...

source https://www.utexas.edu/medical-center

EPA Awards $11M in Research Grants to Address Energy Transitions in Underserved Communities

“Addressing climate change and environmental justice issues are two priorities that are integral to EPA's mission,” said Chris Frey, Assistant Administrator for EPA's Office of Research and Development. “This research will help us understand ...

source https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/epa-awards-11m-research-grants-address-energy-transitions-underserved-communities

2023 Charter Review Committee

On July 18, 2023, a seven-member Charter Review Committee (“Committee”) was established for the purpose of making a recommendation to the City Council on what, if any, changes should be made to the Charter provisions providing for an elected Chief of ...

source https://www.santaclaraca.gov/our-city/government/city-committees/2023-charter-review-committee

Freshmen and transfer students: Register for your Welcome Week adventure, service or wellness activity

The second set of Adventure, Service and Wellness activities will run Thursday (Aug. 17) through Sunday (Aug. 20). Activities include hiking at Coopers Rock, rafting at Ohiopyle, ziplining at our WVU Outdoor Education Center and a lot more.

source https://students.wvu.edu/try-this/2023/08/14/freshmen-and-transfer-students-register-for-your-welcome-week-adventure-service-or-wellness-activity

Spud Fire: Lightning-Caused Blaze Detected in Saguaro National Park, Remote Area Monitoring Underway

The Coronado National Forest helitack crew has flown the fire in a helicopter stationed at the park and reported it is in a deep, rocky drainage and is currently around 1/10 of an acre in size. Smoke may be visible from Redington Pass.

source https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/spud-fire-lightning-caused-blaze-detected-saguaro-national

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

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that a major disaster exists in the State of Mississippi and ordered Federal assistance to supplement state, tribal, and local recovery efforts in the areas affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2023/08/12/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-mississippi-disaster-declaration-4/

United States-Israel Strategic Technology Dialogue

On August 9-10, the United States and Israel held meetings of the four working groups of the U.S.-Israel Strategic High-Level Dialogue on Technology in Jerusalem. An interagency delegation – led by Acting Special Envoy for Critical and Emerging ...

source https://www.state.gov/united-states-israel-strategic-technology-dialogue/

Contact Admissions

The Law School accepts applications for the J.D. program beginning on Sept. 1, 2023. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2024. Office of Admissions University of Virginia School of Law 580 Massie Road Charlottesville, VA 22903. Phone: (434) 924-7351

source https://www.law.virginia.edu/admissions/admissions/jd-admissions/contact-us

HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra Declares Public Health Emergency for Hawaii in Response to Wildfires

“We will do all we can to assist Hawaii officials with responding to the health impacts of the wildfires,” said Secretary Becerra. “We are working closely with state and local health authorities, as well ...

source https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2023/08/11/hhs-secretary-xavier-becerra-declares-public-health-emergency-hawaii-response-wildfires.html

Underwood Recognized With 2023 Democracy Award for Constituent Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Representative Lauren Underwood (IL-14) was announced as the 2023 winner of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF)'s Democracy Award for Constituent Service. CMF's Constituent Service Award honors Congressional offices for ...

source https://underwood.house.gov/media/press-releases/underwood-recognized-2023-democracy-award-constituent-service

DHS Modernizes Cuban and Haitian Family Reunification Parole Processes

Most steps will be completed online, making the process more efficient. WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) today published Federal Register notices that will update and modernize the Cuban and Haitian family reunification parole ...

source https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-modernizes-cuban-and-haitian-family-reunification-parole-processes

Hunter safety courses offered in 6 counties in September

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) is offering free hunter safety courses in six counties (list follows). Hunter safety courses are designed to help students become safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and learn about ...

source https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/nc-hs-823/

FREE Waste Tire Collection Event - Cottonwood

The Shasta County Department of Resource Management is excited to announce they will host a free one-day waste tire collection event for Shasta County residents on Sunday, August 27^th, at American Legion Post 746 in Cottonwood from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

source https://www.shastacounty.gov/waste-recycling/page/free-waste-tire-collection-event-cottonwood

Public hearing process

Decisions made by the Appeal Committee are final decisions and are not subject to further appeal. Referrals to the Municipal Board. Upon proclamation of The City of Winnipeg Charter Amendment Act, the process for approval ...

source https://www.winnipeg.ca/city-governance/mayor-council/council-committee-meetings/public-hearing-process

Firefighters make progress on Black River Complex Fires

Weather: Thunderstorms in the afternoon are forecast with a 50% chance of rain, a high of 69 degrees and winds 7-12mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Values at risk: ...

source https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/firefighters-make-progress-black-river-complex-fires

Prep work on Highway 191 completed, expect handline on southern flank to be done today on Black River Complex fires

Weather: Today's forecast calls for thunderstorms, a 70% chance of precipitation this afternoon, a high of 69 degrees, and winds up to 18 mph. Values at risk: Sensitive species in ...

source https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/prep-work-highway-191-completed-expect-handline-southern

Hawai'i Department of Health Maui Community Mental Health Center Offering Emergency Services to Wildfire Victims

WAILUKU – The Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) Maui Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) is offering crisis mental health services and expanding hours to those experiencing emotional or psychological distress as a result of the Maui wildfires.

source https://health.hawaii.gov/news/newsroom/hawaii-department-of-health-maui-community-mental-health-center-offering-emergency-services-to-wildfire-victims/

Big Time Texas Hunts Offers 27th Year of Unique Hunting Opportunities

AUSTIN – This season, Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's (TPWD) Big Time Texas Hunts program is awarding 10 lucky winners with premium guided hunt packages, offering some of the very best hunting opportunities in Texas. In the last 26 years, ...

source https://tpwd.texas.gov/newsmedia/releases/?req=20230809a

Get Your Ducks in a Row Before Hunting Season Begins

Hunting season is approaching, and the Ministry of Environment is reminding hunters that now is the time to plan and prepare. Saskatchewan Hunters and Trappers Guide. Season start dates vary depending on the wildlife management zone, hunting method and ...

source https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/news-and-media/2023/august/09/get-your-ducks-in-a-row-before-hunting-season-begins

#OneWaukee Newsletter – 2023

Dear Waukee families,. The 2023-24 school year is quickly approaching. We are excited to welcome students back to school and kick off a great year! Here are some important announcements—please read this newsletter carefully.

source https://www.waukeeschools.org/news/2023/08/latest-from-superintendent-buck-2023/

Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School teacher recognized with a Fulbright Teachers for Global Classrooms Program award

The U.S. Department of State and the Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has announced that Lori Ann Pawlik, physics teacher and instructor for the Teachers for Tomorrow program at Charles J. Colgan Sr. High School, is a recipient of the prestigious ...

source https://www.pwcs.edu/news/2023/08/pwcs_physics_teacher,_lori_ann_pawlik,_receives_prestigious_fulbright_award

Remarks by Under Secretary Brian Nelson on Illicit Finance in Lexington, Kentucky

LEXINGTON – Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian E. Nelson and Acting Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network Himamauli Das traveled to Lexington, Kentucky to join Representative Andy Barr (R-KY ...

source https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy1679

Murphy Administration Announces Additional Funding for Learning Acceleration

TRENTON – To further assist schools in promoting the academic recovery of New Jersey students to help close achievement gaps that were caused or exacerbated by disruptions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Phil Murphy today announced an additional ...

source https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20230728g.shtml

Houston Health Department observes National Health Center Week with free immunizations, five-day health fair

August 7, 2023. HOUSTON - The Houston Health Department (HHD) observes National Health Center Week (NHCW) August 6-12, 2023, celebrating services and contributions to public health with free immunizations and waiving administration fees for health ...

source https://www.houstonhealth.org/news/news-releases/houston-health-department-observes-national-health-center-week-free-immunizations-five-day-health

Firefighting Efforts Continue as Temperatures Soar: Spoon Fire 80% Contained, Cottonwood Ridge Fire at 95%

Sunday, the weather remained hot and dry with winds gusts up to 20 mph. Crews continued to repair the containment lines by turning over dirt to make sure there were no hot spots near the fire's edge. The Spoon Fire is 80% contained, and the Cottonwood ...

source https://ein.az.gov/emergency-information/emergency-bulletin/firefighting-efforts-continue-temperatures-soar-spoon-fire

Students Delve into Summer Research Projects

SURP provides funding for projects that are four to eight weeks in length. Projects come in two forms: research assistantships, which are designed by and under the direction of a Pomona faculty member, and student-designed projects, which are conducted ...

source https://www.pomona.edu/news/2023/08/03-students-delve-summer-research-projects

Time is running out to complete hunter education

Contact: Dave Whipple, 360-902-2847. Media: Jennifer Becar, 564-669-0850. OLYMPIA – With the first fall big game hunting season now underway, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) reminds hunters that time is running out to complete ...

source https://wdfw.wa.gov/newsroom/news-release/time-running-out-complete-hunter-education

OSU Alumni Association names 2023 Distinguished Alumni Award and 2024 Hall of Fame recipients

The 2023 recipients are: The Honorable Douglas Cox, B.S. 1974, Grove, Oklahoma; Terry Stuart Forst, B.S. 1976, Waurika, Oklahoma; Lieu Smith ...

source https://news.okstate.edu/articles/communications/2023/osu_aumni_association_names_2023_distinguished_alumni_award_and_2024_hall_of_fame_recipients.html

Fall 2023 Boise Parks and Recreation Activities, Camps and Classes

Check out everything Boise Parks and Recreation has to offer this fall! Sign up for a dance class, enroll your child in a school break program, learn how to play tennis or choose from a variety of other options. Browse the FALL Activity Guide Online.

source https://www.cityofboise.org/departments/parks-and-recreation/activity-registration/fall-2023-boise-parks-and-recreation-activities-camps-and-classes/

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Launches New Efforts to Strengthen America's K-12 Schools' Cybersecurity

Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new actions and private commitments to bolster the nation's cyber defense at schools and protect hard-working American families. Administration leaders, school administrators, educators, and education ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/07/biden-harris-administration-launches-new-efforts-to-strengthen-americas-k-12-schools-cybersecurity/

Governor Kelly Announces July Total Tax Receipts $13.9M More than Estimate

TOPEKA – Governor Laura Kelly announced today that total tax collections for July 2023 were $681.0 million. That is $13.9 million, or 2.1%, more than the estimate. Total tax collections are up $94.7 million, or 16.2%, from July 2022.

source https://governor.kansas.gov/governor-kelly-announces-july-total-tax-receipts-13-9m-more-than-estimate/

Back-to-School Brings Return Of School Speed Zone Camera Enforcement

Class is back in session for Fulton County Schools starting Monday, August 7, and that means speed limits in Alpharetta's school zones will be in effect and enforced by our School Zone Speed Cameras. Why does Alpharetta use cameras to enforce speed ...

source https://www.alpharetta.ga.us/about/news/2023/08/04/back-to-school-brings-return-of-school-speed-zone-camera-enforcement

Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Signing Ceremony with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene

SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. It's a – please, be seated. It's a great pleasure, Prime Minister, to receive you here. The United States and Mongolia are very close third neighbors. We have a shared commitment to democracy.

source https://www.state.gov/secretary-antony-j-blinken-at-a-signing-ceremony-with-mongolian-prime-minister-luvsannamsrain-oyun-erdene/

United States, Mongolia Sign Open-Skies Agreement and Transportation Memorandum

In connection with the official state visit between Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Oyun-Erdene Luvsannamsrai, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and Mongolia Road and Transport Development Minister Byambatsogt Sandag signed ...

source https://www.transportation.gov/briefing-room/united-states-mongolia-sign-open-skies-agreement-and-transportation-memorandum

Mayor Bowser Highlights Continued Summer Activities and Events

(Washington, DC) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser is encouraging residents, children, and families to take advantage of the many free summer events and programs still happening throughout DC. “While back to school season is underway, there are still plenty ...

source https://mayor.dc.gov/release/mayor-bowser-highlights-continued-summer-activities-and-events

FACT SHEET: Vice President Harris to Announce Support to Help Historically Underserved Entrepreneurs Tap into ...

Today, Vice President Kamala Harris will announce the 43 winners of the $125 million American Rescue Plan-funded Capital Readiness Program (CRP) awards competition, critical funding that will help underserved entrepreneurs launch and scale their small ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/08/04/fact-sheet-vice-president-harris-to-announce-support-to-help-historically-underserved-entrepreneurs-tap-into-bidenomics-fueled-small-business-boom/

Fire ignites in Knott Landfill compost pile from spontaneous combustion; facility will take steps to avoid repeat

(Update: Adding video, comments from Bend Fire and solid waste director). Breaking up, cooling down and fully dousing fire takes time. BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A sizable fire could be seen late Wednesday night, coming from Knott Landfill.

source https://ktvz.com/news/fire/2023/08/03/fire-ignites-in-knott-landfill-compost-pile-from-spontaneous-combustion-facility-will-take-steps-to-avoid-repeat/

Here's how Air Force special ops 'power projection wings' will work

Those units are the 1st Special Operations Wing at Hurlburt Field, Florida; the 27th SOW at Cannon AFB, New Mexico; and the 492nd Special Operations Wing, which will move from Hurlburt Field to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona, Air Force Special Operations ...

source https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/08/03/heres-how-air-force-special-ops-power-projection-wings-will-work/

Students Conduct Research in Various Fields this Summer

This summer, 139 Pomona College students delved into research through the Summer Undergraduate Research Program, more familiarly known as SURP. For some of them, it was an opportunity to dip their toes into full-time research and explore it as a future ...

source https://www.pomona.edu/news/2023/08/03-students-conduct-research-various-fields-summer

New York State 2023-24 Hunting and Trapping Licenses Now on Sale

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos today announced that hunting and trapping licenses and Deer Management Permits (DMPs) for the 2023-24 season are now on sale. "An estimated half a million New ...

source https://www.dec.ny.gov/press/128238.html

Serve Your Community – Now accepting applications for certain Commissions & Committees

Sonoma Community Housing Corporation (SCHC), Board of Directors. One Representative · Sonoma Valley Citizens Advisory Commission. Two Representatives.

source https://www.sonomacity.org/serve-your-community-now-accepting-applications-for-certain-commissions-committees-2/

Professor Receives Fulbright Ambassador's Distinguished Scholars Award to Teach in Ethiopia

By Hazel Scott/ASU Great things are continuing to happen in Alabama State University's Department of Social Work. Most recently, one of the department's professors has received a prestigious award. Dr. Denise Davis-Maye, chair of the ASU Department of ...

source https://www.alasu.edu/professor-receives-fulbright-ambassadors-distinguished-scholars-award-teach-ethiopia

Notice of Public Hearing – August 21, 2023

A Public Hearing to consider the following proposed bylaws will take place on Monday, August 21, 2023 at 6:00 pm. This hearing may be viewed and heard in person at City Hall, 8645 Stave Lake Street, Mission, and on the City's livestream webcast.

source https://www.mission.ca/notice-of-public-hearing-august-21-2023/

Tree removal on Sunday 8/6 to close Bushkill St. entrance to Karl Stirner Arts Trail

This coming Sunday 8/6 a hazardous tree is being removed from the Karl Stirner Arts Trail which will result in the closure of the Bushkill St. trail access point at the blue bridge thru the work area just past the red arch sculpture from 8 am - 2 pm.

source https://www.easton-pa.com/welcome-easton-pa/urgent-alerts/tree-removal-sunday-86-close-bushkill-st-entrance-karl-stirner-arts

Fulbright Visiting Scholar Program Competition 2024-2025

This a non-degree post-doctoral award program for junior and senior researchers, university lecturers, and experts from academic institutions in Serbia. This program gives scholars the opportunity to travel to the United States to engage in advanced ...

source https://rs.usembassy.gov/fulbright-visiting-scholar-program-competition-2024-2025/

Mayor of Houston Joins Hundreds of Hire Houston Youth Interns to Celebrate Successful Youth Summer Internships

July 31, 2023 -- Mayor Sylvester Turner joined hundreds of Hire Houston Youth interns this morning to celebrate the end of a successful summer internship season full of resource connections, career readiness training, and financial literacy enhancement ...

source https://houstontx.gov/moc/hire-houston-youth-summer-celebration.html

New Budget Will Help Courts Improve Access, Efficiency Statewide

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE. Funding addresses strategic priorities such as juvenile justice, statewide case management, transparency, racial equity, and civil justice resources. LANSING, MI, August 1, 2023 – The Michigan judiciary will receive $34.6 million ...

source https://www.courts.michigan.gov/news-releases/2023/july/new-budget-will-help-courts-improve-access,-efficiency-statewide/

Florida Schools: Register for FWC's School Fishing Club Program

With the new school year right around the corner, it is time to register for the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission's (FWC) 2023-24 School Fishing Club Program! This annual educational program focuses on teaching youth anglers about best ...

source https://myfwc.com/news/all-news/fishing-club-823/

News release: Fish and Wildlife Almanac, Aug. 1

To ensure hunters have the information they need to plan their hunt while awaiting printed regulations, the Minnesota DNR sent materials to hunting license agents across the state to distribute to customers. These materials highlight upcoming deadlines ...

source https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/news/2023/08/01/fish-and-wildlife-almanac-aug-1

Supporting our Military Community

Last week, Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo joined Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO Kathi Vidal at Hanscom Air Force Base, Massachusetts, for an Entrepreneurship Essentials Workshop and Resource Fair.

source https://www.commerce.gov/news/blog/2023/07/supporting-our-military-community