COLUMBUS AFB, Mississippi, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Columbus Air Force Base (14th Flying Training Wing) issued the following news: By Maj. Michael Larkin, 14th Communications Squadron With ever growing technological capabilities, systems continue to become more interconnected at home and in the office. The mission systems used by the Armed Services can be more complex and diverse in its capabilities but require interconnectivity in much the same ways. This presents a challenge to secure   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, the Department of Defense announced the Secretary of Defense Environmental Awards winners for 2024. The awards recognize installations, teams and individuals for their exceptional achievements in effective environmental management strategies that enhance installation resilience and mission readiness. "Understanding that installations built, and natural environments strongly imp  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's celebration of Earth Day, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today recognized transit agencies that are taking innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These transit agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourage  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 11 attorneys general, urged the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden's nomination of Adeel Mangi to a seat on the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. If confirmed, Mangi would be the first Muslim American to sit on a federal appeals court. "Adeel Mangi received the highest ranking from the American Bar Association fo  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: Governor's Energy Office to create statewide program to increase availability of clean, affordable solar energy to low-income households, reduce energy costs, and create good-paying jobs Governor Janet Mills today announced that Maine has received a $62 million award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Solar for All competition to increase solar energy availability for low-income households in M  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today signed LD 2007, An Act Regarding the Criminal Jurisdiction of Tribal Courts and to Extend the Time for the Penobscot Nation to Certify Its Agreement to Public Law 2023, Chapter 369. The legislation expands the authority of Tribal courts to prosecute certain crimes that occur on Tribal lands. It also allows the Penobscot Nation to regulate drinking water on Penobscot Tr  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $25 million bond for Research, Development, and Commercialization on the Maine ballot this November. If approved by Maine voters, the measure (LD 416) would make available competitive grants in order to provide matching funds for projects that drive commercialization and economic development in Maine. Increasing   more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law the supplemental budget proposal passed by the Legislature last week. The proposal funds important public safety and mental health initiatives, strengthens storm response and recovery efforts, and addresses urgent challenges, like housing, education, health care, child protection, the opioid epidemic, and more. "This budget makes  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, April 23 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news on April 22, 2024: Governor Janet Mills today signed into law bipartisan legislation that will place a $30 million bond on the November ballot to repair and enhance trails across the state. If Maine voters approve the ballot question, the measure (LD 1156) would make available $30 million in grants to help Maine nonprofits, municipalities, and qualified entities within State Government to improve non-motorized, mo  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 23 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release: Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of eight attorneys general to defend a crucial provision of Title I of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Materiality Provision, which prevents the disenfranchisement of voters for making immaterial errors - meaning those that should have no effect - on voting paperwork. The coalition filed an amicus brief (https://www.marylandattorn  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House issued the following readout of a meeting on April 22, 2024, on gun violence emergency response protocol: * * * On Friday, April 19, the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention (OGVP) convened agencies from across the federal government as a part of the Administration's gun violence emergency response protocol. The in-person convening took place in the Roosevelt Room at the White House and included the Office of the Vice President and the Office of  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a background news call on April 22, 2024, by senior administration officials on President Biden's actions to mark Earth Day: * * * MODERATOR: Good afternoon, everyone, and thank you for joining today's press call previewing new actions President Biden will announce on Earth Day and to highlight the Biden-Harris administration's historic progress in tackling the climate crisis and conserving our nation's lands and waters  more