Bennet, Hickenlooper, Polis Welcome Over $88 Million in Federal Transportation Grants for Colorado Projects

Washington, D.C. — Colorado U.S. Senators Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper alongside Colorado Governor Jared Polis welcomed over $88 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for projects on U.S. Highway 160 (U.S. 160) in La Plata ...

source https://www.bennet.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D96D5195-864C-4925-ABB2-3C62F590A695

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $25M in Grant Awards to Advance Career Connected High Schools

The Biden-Harris Administration today is announcing 19 new grant awards totaling $25 million through the first-ever Perkins Innovation and Modernization, Career Connected High Schools (CCHS) grant program. This investment, issued by the U.S. Department ...

source https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/biden-harris-administration-announces-25m-grant-awards-advance-career-connected-high-schools

Gov. Polis Holds Quantum Summit

DENVER - Today, at The Mountain West Elevate Quantum Summit, Governor Polis, Eve Lieberman, Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, and partners announced new bipartisan legislation to maximize Colorado's ...

source https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/11416-gov-polis-holds-quantum-summit

City of Norfolk awarded What Works Cities Gold Certification for its exceptional use of data

NORFOLK, VA – The City of Norfolk was today awarded the Bloomberg Philanthropies What Works Cities Certification at the Gold Level for establishing exceptional data capabilities to inform policy decisions, allocate funding, improve services, ...

source https://www.norfolk.gov/CivicAlerts.asp?AID=7525

Treasury Department Announces Approval of Federal Funds to Connect Tens of Thousands of Homes and Businesses ...

A key priority of the CPF program is making funding available for broadband infrastructure to expand economic opportunities and provide high-speed internet connectivity in underserved communities, including rural, Tribal, and other underserved communities.

source https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2039

Governor Hochul Leads Nine-governor Coalition to Call for Federal Action on Immigration

In a Letter to White House and Congressional Leaders, Nine Governors Urge Congress to Pass President Biden's Supplemental Funding Request and Border Security Legislative Package. Governor Hochul Leads Coalition of Governors from Arizona, California, ...

source https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-leads-nine-governor-coalition-call-federal-action-immigration

PM call with President Biden: 22 January 2024

They discussed the situation in Israel and Gaza, and the urgent need to secure the release of Israeli hostages while alleviating the very real impact of the conflict on civilians in Gaza. The Prime Minister stressed that supporting Israel in its ...

source https://www.gov.uk/government/news/pm-call-with-president-biden-22-january-2024

First Anniversary of the Welcome Corps

From the neighbors in San Diego who came together to help a refugee family from East Africa settle in to their new community, to former refugees in Texas who wanted to give others the same opportunities they had after fleeing persecution in Sudan, the ...

source https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/first-anniversary-of-the-welcome-corps/

Huntsville Municipal Court closed Friday, Jan. 19

Arraignments: Previously scheduled arraignments for individuals who bonded out during the winter weather closure are rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22. These individuals are asked to report to court at their previously designated time. Trial ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-municipal-court-closed-friday-jan-19/

Another snow brings reminder to clear sidewalks of snow, ice

With the colder temperatures forecasted for this weekend, we encourage community members to address the snow removal as soon as possible. This will make snow removal easier for everyone. Help your neighbors when possible by pitching in ...

source https://www.icgov.org/Home/Components/News/News/1015/390

Huntsville Municipal Court closed Friday, Jan. 19

Arraignments: Previously scheduled arraignments for individuals who bonded out during the winter weather closure are rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 22. These individuals are asked to report to court at their previously designated time. Trial ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-municipal-court-closed-friday-jan-19/

Huntsville officials urge patience and safety as crews address ongoing road issues

Published on January 18, 2024. As continued cold slows ice melting off roadways and sidewalks, City officials urge patience as crews continue to work to clear driving lanes and public safety personnel respond to spikes in weather-related emergency ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-officials-urge-patience-and-safety-as-crews-address-ongoing-road-issues/

Cold Night Shelters Activating Saturday Night

St. Petersburg, FL (Jan. 18, 2024) - Cold night shelters in St. Pete will be open on Saturday night, Jan. 20, the Homeless Leadership Alliance has announced. The shelters will open at the times shown below. Shelter guests are accepted until the shelter ...

source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R880.php

Icy conditions force Thursday closure for City of Huntsville, City of Madison and Madison County

Published on January 17, 2024. Slightly warmer temperatures will cause a partial thaw on Thursday, but another blast of arctic air will bring a potential refreeze of precipitation on roadways. To that end, Madison County Commission Chair Mac McCutcheon ...

source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/icy-conditions-force-thursday-closure-for-city-of-huntsville-city-of-madison-and-madison-county/

All BSD Schools Closed January 17

Due to inclement weather causing icy roadways across the district, all Bellevue School District schools will be closed today, Wednesday, January 17. Updates will be shared with families and staff as appropriate, including on bsd405.org.

source https://bsd405.org/2024/01/all-bsd-schools-closed-jan-17

New Orleans City Hall to Reopen at Noon on Wednesday, January 17

The New Orleans Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (NOHSEP) has activated the Emergency Operations Center and will monitor conditions throughout the weather event. Residents are encouraged to sign up for emergency text alerts ...

source https://ready.nola.gov/Incident/Jan-15-18-Extreme-Winter-Weather/New-Orleans-City-Hall-to-Reopen-at-Noon-on-Wednesd

UK and US announce new strategic partnership to tackle increased biological threats

Develop a shared understanding of research and development needs, allowing for improved responsiveness to disease outbreaks and supporting early technology assessments. Embed a 'One Health' approach to bio-surveillance and biological threat detection, ...

source https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-announce-new-strategic-partnership-to-tackle-increased-biological-threats

Governor Hochul Announces $325 Million in Grants for Clean Water Infrastructure Projects Statewide

Immediate Action to Deliver on Governor Hochul's Clean Water Funding Commitment and Launches Initiatives Announced at Last Week's 2024 State of the State Applications to Go Live on Monday, February 5. Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $325 million ...

source https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-325-million-grants-clean-water-infrastructure-projects-statewide

Garbage and recycling schedule delayed due to weather conditions

January 15, 2024; 9:46 am. Listen to this article. 2 min. The City of Round Rock's waste service provider, Republic Services, has announced a delayed garbage and recycling pickup schedule this week due to the winter weather conditions.

source https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news/garbage-and-recycling-schedule-delayed-due-to-weather-conditions/

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

Today, President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. declared that an emergency exists in the State of Connecticut and ordered Federal assistance to supplement State, tribal, and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from severe storms, ...

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/01/13/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-connecticut-emergency-declaration-2/

US Army Corps of Engineers Announces Expedited Review of Fire Island Storm Damages; Partnering With New York ...

NEW YORK – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, announces receipt of a letter from New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), urging an expedited review of ⎼ and emergency repairs to ⎼ four Army Corps ...

source https://www.nan.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/3644974/us-army-corps-of-engineers-announces-expedited-review-of-fire-island-storm-dama/

City of St. Petersburg Facility Holiday Closures & Trash/Recycling Collection Adjustments

St. Petersburg, FL (January 10, 2023) - Certain City facilities and services will be closed on Monday, January 15, 2024, in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Residential trash and recycling collection regularly scheduled for Monday will be ...

source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R870.php

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule of City Services

SAN ANTONIO (January 10, 2023) —City Hall and most municipal offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Public safety and emergency services will remain in operation. Other City services will operate as follows: ...

source https://www.sa.gov/Directory/News/News-Releases/Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Holiday-Schedule-of-City-Services

Assessing the US Climate in 2023

These disasters included: 17 severe storms, four flooding events, two tropical cyclones, two tornado outbreaks, one winter storm, one wildfire and one drought and heat wave event. The U.S. disaster costs for ...

source https://www.ncei.noaa.gov/news/national-climate-202312

Potential Storm Impacts and Coastal Flooding Coming to St. Pete's Low Lying Areas

St. Petersburg, FL (January 8, 2024) - According to the National Weather Service, St. Pete's low-lying areas may experience approximately 2-3 feet of coastal flooding on Tuesday evening, Jan. 9. Due to severe weather systems, highest storm surge will be ...

source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R865.php

Douglas County offices closed Jan. 15, 2024

In observance of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday, all Douglas County Government offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Offices will reopen on Tuesday, Jan. 16, for normal business.

source https://www.douglas.co.us/douglas-county-offices-closed-jan-15-2024/

Six years after Hurricane Harvey, the city of Houston still hasn't allocated $200 million in relief funds

Harvey made landfall as a category 4 hurricane on Aug. 25, 2017, causing an estimated $125 billion in damage to Texas. Disaster aid immediately became a point of contention between Bush and Turner, who disagreed over whether Houston should be included in ...

source https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/08/houston-glo-harvey-money/

President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. Approves Rhode Island Disaster Declaration

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

source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/01/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-rhode-island-disaster-declaration-2/

California Deploys New CHP Officers Across State

SACRAMENTO — Governor Gavin Newsom today welcomed 95 new officers to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). The newest members of the CHP were sworn in today by CHP Commissioner Sean Duryee during a graduation ceremony at the CHP Academy in West Sacramento ...

source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/01/05/chp-graduation-jan-2024/

Sign up now for 2024 MLK Day of Service projects

What better way to celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. than by lending a hand in a service project? The 2024 Day of Service theme is the 60th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Philadelphia Parks & Recreation and our partners are proud ...

source https://www.phila.gov/2024-01-03-sign-up-now-for-2024-mlk-day-of-service-projects/

Year in Review: Kelly Administration Delivers a Successful 2023 for Kansas

TOPEKA – As 2023 comes to an end, Governor Laura Kelly today highlighted some of the key successes from the first year of her second term. “This year, I worked with the Legislature, members of my administration, and Kansans from across the state to ...

source https://governor.kansas.gov/year-in-review-kelly-administration-delivers-a-successful-2023-for-kansas/

Attorney General Knudsen asks Montanans to learn signs of human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness ...

He also sent a warning to human traffickers and their patrons not to do business in Montana because they will be caught and held accountable for their criminal behavior. Human trafficking is a form of modern-day ...

source https://dojmt.gov/attorney-general-knudsen-asks-montanans-to-learn-signs-of-human-trafficking-during-human-trafficking-awareness-month/

US Beneficial Ownership Information Registry Now Accepting Reports

Existing Companies Have One Year to File; New Companies Must File Within 90 Days of Creation or Registration. WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) began accepting beneficial ownership ...

source https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/us-beneficial-ownership-information-registry-now-accepting-reports

Mayor Whitmire Officially Sworn In During Private Ceremony

January 1, 2024 -- Surrounded by family members and close friends, John Whitmire was sworn in as the City of Houston's 63rd mayor shortly after midnight on January 1, 2024. The early morning swearing-in occurred in the City Hall Proclamation Room with ...

source https://houstontx.gov/moc/2024/mayor-whitmire-officially-sworn-in.html

Precautionary Boil Water Notice Rescinded for All Northwest County Customers

The precautionary boil water notice that was issued by Hillsborough County Water Resources on Dec. 27 in the HCPUD Northwest potable water system has been lifted for all customers. The notices for the last two streets, Devonshire Woods Place and ...

source https://www.hillsboroughcounty.org/en/newsroom/2024/01/01/precautionary-boil-water-notice-rescinded-for-all-northwest-county-customers

New Year Holiday Trash Collection Delay

The regular schedule will resume the week of January 7, 2024. Please have items curbside by 7 am. Wishing you a safe and healthy holiday season!

source https://www.topsfield-ma.gov/home/news/new-year-holiday-trash-collection-delay