WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0701) on April 19, 2024, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - March 2024": Unemployment rates were lower in March in 6 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 43 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-nine states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decrease, and 20 states a  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 (TNSrep) -- The Commerce Inspector General issued the following report (No. OIG-24-019-A) on April 8, 2024, entitled "NTIA's Award Processes Leave Tribal Broadband Grants Vulnerable to Fraud and Duplication." Here are excerpts: * * * MEMORANDUM FOR: Alan Davidson, NTIA Administrator, National Telecommunications and Information Administration FROM: Arthur L. Scott Jr., Assistant Inspector General for Audit and Evaluation SUBJECT: NTIA's Award Processes Leave Tribal Broad  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation honoring Earth Day: * * * More than 50 years ago today, some 20 million Americans came together across the country to demand that we prioritize our planet's well-being. They came from every walk of life and political background, and were united around a common vision: to protect the Earth and our natural treasures for future generations. Their actions that day ignited an environmental movement and proved that nothing is  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation honoring National Park Week: * * * America's natural wonders and historic treasures are the heart and soul of our Nation. From the high plateaus and deep ravines of the Grand Canyon to the hallowed grounds of Gettysburg and the rolling forests of the Great Smoky Mountains, our national parks unite and inspire us, connecting us to something bigger than ourselves. This week, we recommit to protecting and caring for all 42  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- President Biden issued the following statement on protecting Alaska's arctic lands, waters and wildlife: * * * Alaska's majestic and rugged lands and waters are among the most remarkable and healthy landscapes in the world, sustaining a vibrant subsistence economy for Alaska Native communities. These natural wonders demand our protection. I am proud that my Administration is taking action to conserve more than 13 million acres in the Western Arctic and to honor the cu  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everyone. Q: Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Sorry I'm delayed. I was actually listening to -- to your reporting -- your live report from your seat. (Laughter.) Q: Got any -- any suggestions about things that we need to include next time? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: You know, I have a lot of suggestions. Q: Yeah. MS. JEAN-PIERRE:   more