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
Friday 26 January 2024
Thursday 25 January 2024
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
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
source https://www.colorado.gov/governor/news/11416-gov-polis-holds-quantum-summit
Tuesday 23 January 2024
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
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
source https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/jy2039
Monday 22 January 2024
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
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
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/
source https://china.usembassy-china.org.cn/first-anniversary-of-the-welcome-corps/
Saturday 20 January 2024
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/
source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-municipal-court-closed-friday-jan-19/
Friday 19 January 2024
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
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/
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/
source https://www.huntsvilleal.gov/huntsville-officials-urge-patience-and-safety-as-crews-address-ongoing-road-issues/
Thursday 18 January 2024
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
source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R880.php
Wednesday 17 January 2024
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/
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
source https://bsd405.org/2024/01/all-bsd-schools-closed-jan-17
Tuesday 16 January 2024
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
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
source https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-us-announce-new-strategic-partnership-to-tackle-increased-biological-threats
Monday 15 January 2024
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
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/
source https://www.roundrocktexas.gov/news/garbage-and-recycling-schedule-delayed-due-to-weather-conditions/
Sunday 14 January 2024
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/
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/
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/
Thursday 11 January 2024
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
source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R870.php
Wednesday 10 January 2024
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
source https://www.sa.gov/Directory/News/News-Releases/Dr.-Martin-Luther-King-Jr.-Holiday-Schedule-of-City-Services
Tuesday 9 January 2024
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
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
source https://www.stpete.org/news_detail_T30_R865.php
Monday 8 January 2024
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/
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/
source https://www.texastribune.org/2024/01/08/houston-glo-harvey-money/
Sunday 7 January 2024
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/
source https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2024/01/07/president-joseph-r-biden-jr-approves-rhode-island-disaster-declaration-2/
Friday 5 January 2024
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/
source https://www.gov.ca.gov/2024/01/05/chp-graduation-jan-2024/
Wednesday 3 January 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/
source https://www.phila.gov/2024-01-03-sign-up-now-for-2024-mlk-day-of-service-projects/
Tuesday 2 January 2024
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/
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/
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
source https://www.fincen.gov/news/news-releases/us-beneficial-ownership-information-registry-now-accepting-reports
Monday 1 January 2024
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
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
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
source https://www.topsfield-ma.gov/home/news/new-year-holiday-trash-collection-delay
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