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Texas Gov. Abbott Appoints Antu to 482nd Judicial District Court
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maritza Antu as Judge of the 482nd Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Maritza Antu of Houston is Managing Partner of The Antu Law Firm, PLLC. Previously, she served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for over 10 years.
She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, and the
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AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Maritza Antu as Judge of the 482nd Judicial District Court in Harris County for a term set to expire on December 31, 2022, or until her successor shall be duly elected and qualified.
Maritza Antu of Houston is Managing Partner of The Antu Law Firm, PLLC. Previously, she served as an Assistant District Attorney for the Harris County District Attorney's Office for over 10 years.
She is a member of the State Bar of Texas, Harris County Criminal Lawyers Association, and theHouston Bar Association. Additionally, she is a former coach for the Moot Court Competition Team at the University of Houston Law Center.
Antu received a Bachelor of Science in Public Relations from The University of Texas at Austin and a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Houston Law Center.
Tennessee National Guard Units to Return Home From Deployment
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release:
Nearly 160 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard are scheduled to return to Tennessee, Oct. 27, after spending more than a year away from home supporting contingency operations near Laredo, Texas.
Approximately 60 Soldiers with Murfreesboro's 269th Military Police Company, more than 65 from Union City's 913th Engineer Company, and 35 Soldiers with Nashville's C Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, are scheduled to arrive by bus at Smyrna's Volunteer Training Site between 11 a.m.
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Oct. 27 -- The Tennessee Military Department issued the following news release:
Nearly 160 Soldiers from the Tennessee National Guard are scheduled to return to Tennessee, Oct. 27, after spending more than a year away from home supporting contingency operations near Laredo, Texas.
Approximately 60 Soldiers with Murfreesboro's 269th Military Police Company, more than 65 from Union City's 913th Engineer Company, and 35 Soldiers with Nashville's C Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Aviation Regiment, are scheduled to arrive by bus at Smyrna's Volunteer Training Site between 11 a.m.and noon tomorrow.
Once the Soldiers arrive, families, friends, and fellow service members will welcome them home before conducting a short in processing and then they will be released to their families. Soldiers from Union City will be bussed to their home armory.
"It feels great to return home," said Maj. Paul David, C Company, 2-151st Commander. "I'm proud of the work our Soldiers did while deployed."
The Soldiers are currently at Fort Stewart, Georgia, where they are demobilizing. Another 140 Soldiers from the same units are also at Fort Stewart and scheduled to return at the beginning of next week.
Ore. Gov. Brown Issues Statement After Receiving COVID-19 Booster Shot, Flu Vaccine
SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2021:
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Governor Kate Brown today issued the following statement after receiving her COVID-19 booster shot and flu vaccine at Salem Health's Edgewater Clinic:
"I am extremely grateful for the protection the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has given me. All three of the vaccines are safe, and incredibly effective at protecting against hospitalization and death. And now, I am grateful to have received extra protection against both COVID-19 and the flu with the Moderna booster shot and the flu shot.
"Many
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SALEM, Oregon, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kate Brown, D-Oregon, issued the following statement on Oct. 26, 2021:
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Governor Kate Brown today issued the following statement after receiving her COVID-19 booster shot and flu vaccine at Salem Health's Edgewater Clinic:
"I am extremely grateful for the protection the Johnson & Johnson vaccine has given me. All three of the vaccines are safe, and incredibly effective at protecting against hospitalization and death. And now, I am grateful to have received extra protection against both COVID-19 and the flu with the Moderna booster shot and the flu shot.
"ManyOregonians are now eligible for a booster -- I encourage you to have conversations with your health care provider, like I have with my doctor, Dr. Yates, to learn more about the extra protection a booster can offer you. Vaccinations are our way out of this pandemic. If you still have questions about getting vaccinated, call your doctor or health care provider today to get your questions answered."
"And, when you get your COVID-19 vaccine, it's quick and easy to get your flu shot, too. You can help prevent the flu from spreading in your community, and help our doctors, nurses, and health care workers to preserve resources to treat COVID-19 patients."
"The COVID-19 booster is safe and effective in prolonging protection against severe illness. The vaccine remains our only path out of the pandemic and my colleagues and I encourage everyone to get the booster when eligible," said Dr. Ralph Yates, Chief Medical Officer, Salem Health Hospitals and Clinics. "Flu vaccines are another important way to protect one another, especially as we head into the winter months. An increase in flu cases is anticipated this year, but flu shots can help. Flu shots can be given at the same time as the booster."
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shared their recommendation for recipients of the Moderna and Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines. The Western States Scientific Safety Workgroup followed with their recommendations, which align with the federal guidance, and which Oregon will be following. All Oregonians 18 years of age or older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine should receive a booster dose two months after their first shot.
The FDA and CDC also approved the "mix-and-match" strategy. This allows anyone qualifying for a booster to receive any of the FDA-approved vaccines. Individuals may receive either the same or a different COVID-19 vaccine, depending on advice from a health care provider, individual preference, availability or convenience.
The Governor's statement on the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup can be found here.
These groups of Oregonians who received the Moderna vaccine at least 6 months ago are now eligible and recommended to receive a booster shot:
* People 65 years of age and older,
* People 18 years of age and older residing in a long-term care facility, or
* People 50 through 64 years of age with underlying medical conditions or at increased risk of social inequities.
All Oregonians 18 years of age or older who received a Johnson & Johnson vaccine should receive a booster dose two months after their first shot.
Additionally, the following group of Oregonians who received the Moderna vaccine may also receive a booster dose after six months:
* People 18 through 49 years of age with underlying medical conditions or at increased risk of social inequities, or
* People 18 through 49 years of age who are at risk for SARS-CoV-2 exposure and transmission because of occupational or institutional setting.
N.Y. Gov. Hochul Announces Awards of $1.5 Million in Grants for 39 Projects in Hudson River Estuary Watershed Communities
ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced grant awards totaling more than $1.5 million for 39 projects that will help communities along the Hudson River Estuary improve recreational access, enhance environmental education, and advance stewardship of natural resources.
"New York State is committed to investing in projects that will improve community resiliency and protect our natural resources in the Hudson River Valley and across the state," Governor Hochul said. "The 39 grants announced
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ALBANY, New York, Oct. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced grant awards totaling more than $1.5 million for 39 projects that will help communities along the Hudson River Estuary improve recreational access, enhance environmental education, and advance stewardship of natural resources.
"New York State is committed to investing in projects that will improve community resiliency and protect our natural resources in the Hudson River Valley and across the state," Governor Hochul said. "The 39 grants announcedtoday, totaling more than $1.5 million in awards, will provide dozens of Hudson River watershed communities with the support they need to improve recreation and access to the river while working to preserve and protect the Estuary for future generations."
The grants are funded by the State's Environmental Protection Fund and administered by the Department of Environmental Conservation's Hudson River Estuary Program.
"Thanks to Governor Hochul's support, the $1.5 million in grants announced today will help Hudson River Valley communities develop plans and advance tools to become more resilient to flooding and other climate impacts while expanding recreational opportunities for people of all abilities," said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "These grant awards build on local conservation efforts and priorities to sustainably improve water quality and protect our natural resources."
Grant recipients listed by region are:
MULTI-REGION
* Riverkeeper - $50,000: Climate Vulnerability Assessment of Waterbodies. Riverkeeper will complete a regional-scale vulnerability assessment to better define climate-related vulnerabilities to waterbodies in municipal boundaries.
* Consensus Building Institute - $49,990: The Hudson River Flood Resilience Network: Developing a Strategic Roadmap for Sustained Operation will deliver a strategic plan for the Hudson River Flood Resilience Network, along with regional guidance documents on flooding.
* Pratt Institute - $43,916: Estuary Access Project: Inventory Database and Interactive Map. Pratt Institute will develop a single gateway to comprehensive, up-to-date information to encourage New Yorkers to access and enjoy the Hudson River.
CAPITAL REGION
Albany County
* Town of New Scotland - $50,000: Town of New Scotland Natural Resource Inventory and Open Space Plan project will inventory, map, and describe natural resources in the town to create town-wide open space plan.
* Radix Ecological Sustainability Center - $40,000: Renewable Remediation for River Regeneration - Community Science, Equity, and Eco-Justice Education on the Hudson. Radix Ecological Sustainability Center will construct a solar-powered watercraft for education about the Hudson River in the vicinity of the south end of Albany to help Radix youth employees and residents learn about aquatic areas of frequent use and concern.
Columbia County
* Columbia Land Conservancy - $37,655: Nature Quest Goes Virtual! The Columbia Land Conservancy will create virtual and place-based experiences highlighting the Hudson River Estuary and watershed. The project will include 10 virtual tours in the TravelStorys app, installing watershed-themed artwork on the "Access for All Trail," and retrofitting an aging gazebo that overlooks river at the Greenport Conservation Area.
Greene County
* Village of Catskill - $50,000: Dutchman's Landing Park Boat Launch Access Improvement Project. The village will repair and improve access at the existing boat launch at Dutchman's Landing Park to make the boat ramp and docks safer and more accessible, and protect against erosion and flooding.
* City of Rensselaer - $50,000: Open Space and Recreation Plan will be developed to create a more resilient and sustainable community.
* Trout Unlimited - $49,838: Town of Stephentown Road Stream Crossing Management Plan will serve as a guide for future culvert replacements, reconnecting high-quality aquatic habitat and improving community flood resiliency and protecting road infrastructure.
* Rensselaer Land Trust, Inc. - $27,975: Harvest from the Hudson River: Traditional Fishing Techniques and Sustainable Fishing for the Future. Rensselaer Land Trust will create new lesson plans featuring components of traditional fishing methods, fish habitats, and species restoration efforts on the Hudson River.
* Alliance, Inc. - $40,000: Nature's Computer Lab: A Virtual Canal from the Estuary to the Classroom. Media Alliance, Inc., will purchase computers for their new NATURE Lab Urban Environmental Education Center, located in north central Troy. The computer equipment will expand the scope of the work in the lab, supporting education and research about the estuary, and connecting youth and environmental organizations along the Hudson.
MID-HUDSON VALLEY
Dutchess County
* Town of Milan - $44,010: Creation of Natural Resources Inventory. The town will work with Hudsonia to create a Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) designed for use by the Milan Planning Board and other town boards and commissions engaged in land use planning, policy-making, and environmental reviews.
* Town of Poughkeepsie - $50,000: New Hamburg Flood Study. The town will conduct a study of flooding in New Hamburg, which is within the 100-year floodplain along the Hudson River. The project will include an analysis of the floodplain, in-field surveying, and work on the design of possible solutions to mitigate flooding.
* Dutchess County Department of Planning and Development - $49,496: Dutchess County Natural Resources Inventory Update will better describe the current state of its the county's natural resources and the potential threats.
* Hudson River Sloop Clearwater Inc. - $40,000: Clearwater Fish Key 2.0. Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will enhance the existing web-based Fish Key tool by adding new video resources related to Hudson River fish and links to other websites to create a portal to a range of river education resources.
* River Pool at Beacon - $12,500: Immersion Education - Building Stewardship through Swimming, Access, and Studies of River Ecology. The River Pool at Beacon will upgrade its floating river pool structure, including improvements to pool seats, walkway and entry points, and new signage.
Greene, Sullivan, and Ulster Counties
* Hudson River Watershed Alliance - $39,183: Rondout and Esopus Creek Land Use Leadership Alliance Training Program, in partnership with Pace University's Land Use Law Center, will implement a community-based Land Use Leadership Alliance training program for the Rondout and Esopus Creek watersheds to foster the development of sustainable communities.
Orange County
* Village of Highland Falls - $12,000: Highland Falls Waterfront Park Natural Resource Inventory and Assessment will help develop a master plan for lands owned by Scenic Hudson for the future development for public use, education, and the conservation of its natural resources.
Putnam County
* Town of Kent - $49,000: Town of Kent Natural Resources Inventory Project will conduct a Natural Resources Inventory and prepare a biodiversity inventory. The inventory will provide information on the region's range of species for future reference and scientific study.
Rockland County
* Village of Piermont - $15,000: Development of a Comprehensive Plan for Piermont: Planning for Resiliency. The village of Piermont will develop a Comprehensive Plan with a focus on resiliency and sustainability. The plan will identify climate-adaptation strategies and policies to decrease vulnerability and provide guidelines for promoting economic and cultural sustainability.
* The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York - $39,088: Hudson River Education: A Voice of Unity. Columbia Lamont-Doherty educators will enhance the Next Generation of Hudson River Educators program, which works with underrepresented high school interns. These students, paid stipends, will interview a wide variety of community residents about their experiences growing up and living along the tidal Hudson and develop stories to be shared through videos and outreach events.
Ulster County
* City of Kingston - $50,000: Community Preservation Plan from existing plans and inventories of natural and historic resources, as well as other sources of GIS data.
* Ulster County - $46,554: Ulster County Natural Resources Inventory and Cloud-based Mapping Portal. Ulster County will develop a county-wide natural resources inventory and integrate it into a cloud-based mapping portal and accompanying municipal toolkit.
* Arm of the Sea Productions Inc. - $31,639: Program Awning at Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center. This project will design, permit, purchase, and install a large awning structure for Hudson River programs at the Arm-of-the-Sea Tidewater Center in Saugerties, NY.
* Town of Marlborough - $40,000: Accessible Kayak Launch at Milton Landing Park to serve regional residents and visitors in the town of Marlborough.
* City of Kingston - $50,000: Rondout Creek Public Kayak Access. The city of Kingston will remove the existing unsafe public kayak dock on the Rondout Creek, complete a plan and design of a new kayak launch system, and construct and install a new dock with full handicapped accessibility.
Westchester County
* Town of New Castle - $36,033: New Castle Natural Resource Inventory. The town will complete a Natural Resources Inventory, including a detailed analysis and report of the current state of the town's natural resources and recommendations for conservation and mitigation.
* Town of Mount Pleasant - $17,440: Natural Resource Inventory and Wetland Mapping project will complete a Natural Resource Inventory and wetland mapping project for the Town of Mount Pleasant.
* Town of Bedford - $30,981: Conservation Overlay Ordinance and Map. The Town of Bedford will engage a contractor to produce a conservation overlay ordinance and map, and draft Wildlife Corridors Overlay District legislation to be proposed for addition to existing zoning ordinances. The conservation and wildlife ordinances will help to protect and preserve connecting corridors and habitat for wildlife.
* Pace University - $46,612: Building the Capacity of the Pocantico River Watershed Alliance. Pace University will conduct a stakeholder-based assessment of the Pocantico River Watershed by compiling existing information and collecting new data.
* Sarah Lawrence College - $40,000: Teaching the Environment: Discovering Urban Landscapes and Watersheds. The Sarah Lawrence College Center for the Urban River at Beczak and the Child Development Institute will develop, test, and publish curriculum for "Teaching the Environment: Discovering Urban Landscapes and Watersheds."
* Groundwork Hudson Valley - $32,997: A Pilot Project to Adapt, Teach and Assess will create an innovative curriculum about the Saw Mill River Daylighting in downtown Yonkers. Groundwork Hudson Valley will develop the new standards-based curriculum for K -12 students across the river's watershed, with a specific emphasis on students from southwest Yonkers.
* Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club - $45,800: Hudson River Riders. Working with community organizations, Yonkers Paddling & Rowing Club will expand its free Hudson River Riders program that provides river access for the public, with a focus on underprivileged youth. The Hudson River Riders program recruits and trains young people to become the next generation of paddlers and environmental stewards.
NEW YORK CITY
New York County
* Natural Areas Conservancy, Inc. - $50,000: Forest Management and Stewardship Planning for Highbridge Park, New York City. The Natural Areas Conservancy will develop a forest management and community stewardship plan for the 102 acres of natural forests in Highbridge Park in northern Manhattan.
* New York Restoration Project - $49,984: Living Shoreline Monitoring Project will evaluate the impact of the living shoreline initiative at Sherman Creek Park by assessing improvements to ecosystem function and shoreline conditions to protect the park from flooding. The monitoring and evaluation study will examine how the living shoreline impacts habitat and biodiversity, the presence of wildlife, carbon sequestration, and improves sedimentation.
* Friends of Hudson River Park - $38,188: Hudson River Park WasteShark- Plastic Pollution Collection and Education Project will purchase and deploy an autonomous aquadrone called a WasteShark, designed to collect floating debris in the water while simultaneously gathering geospatial and water quality information.
* Downtown Boathouse - $40,000: Expansion of Free Kayaking Programs in Manhattan. Downtown Boathouse will purchase kayaks, adaptive paddling, and safety equipment and build kayak and paddle racks at popular launch sites. They also will expand the free kayaking programs to reach underserved communities, including training for youth.
* Waterfront Alliance, Inc. - $39,341: Estuary Explorers. Waterfront Alliance will transform its coastal resilience education toolkit into a coastal resilience residency curriculum. The residency will develop an implementation guide that will enable teachers to work together on estuary education and seek partnerships. Funding will also support a pilot residency program in the schools, with four classes each over eight weeks in Environmental Justice communities in northern Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island.
Richmond County
* NYC Dept of Parks & Recreation - $50,000: Snug Harbor Green Infrastructure Design. NYC Department of Parks & Recreation will develop designs for a rain garden in Snug Harbor Park on the north shore of Staten Island, to help manage untreated stormwater runoff that discharges directly into Harbor Brook.
The State's Environmental Protection Fund has grown from its original appropriation of $31 million in fiscal year 1994-1995 to $300 million. The Fiscal Year 2022 Enacted Budget sustains the EPF at $300 million, the highest level of funding in the program's history. Appropriations include $40 million for solid waste programs, $90 million for parks and recreation, $151 million for open space programs and $19 million for the climate change mitigation and adaptation program. This investment will provide funding for critical environmental programs such as land acquisition, farmland protection, invasive species prevention and eradication, enhanced recreational access, water quality improvement, and an aggressive environmental justice agenda.
Md. Commerce Dept. Launches Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- The Maryland Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Maryland Department of Commerce has launched the Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit, which will help foster the growth of the state's technology sectors by incentivizing investment in early-stage companies. The program, which has $2 million in funding for FY 2022, will also help increase overall investments in current and emerging tech sectors, and boost the number of individual investors in Maryland tech companies.
Applications from potential qualified Maryland technology companies
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ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- The Maryland Department of Commerce issued the following news release:
The Maryland Department of Commerce has launched the Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit, which will help foster the growth of the state's technology sectors by incentivizing investment in early-stage companies. The program, which has $2 million in funding for FY 2022, will also help increase overall investments in current and emerging tech sectors, and boost the number of individual investors in Maryland tech companies.
Applications from potential qualified Maryland technology companiesare now being accepted. To submit an application, click here. To be eligible, a company must have 50 employees or less; an aggregate capitalization of at least $100,000; and be in a qualifying tech sector, which includes advanced manufacturing, aerospace, agriculture, artificial intelligence, blue technology, cybersecurity, education, energy and sustainability, financial, life sciences, quantum, and sensors and robotics.
"Maryland has long been ranked as one of the top states in our nation for innovation and technology economy preparedness," said Governor Larry Hogan. "This tax credit will help to further strengthen our tech sectors by attracting new investors and driving funding to our companies so they can continue to develop their best and brightest innovations."
"We are focused on growing those sectors of Maryland's economy that are leading the way in innovation," said Maryland Commerce Secretary Kelly M. Schulz. "This tax credit is key to supporting our tech sector statewide, but particularly in our rural areas and Opportunity Zones."
"Early-stage companies are critical drivers of innovation and job growth in Maryland," said Marty Rosendale, CEO of the Maryland Tech Council. "The Maryland Innovation Investment Tax Credit will encourage investment in local startups that are competing in new industries with significant growth potential in our state. This is one more important step toward our goal of making Maryland the number one innovation economy for technology in the nation."
Starting November 1, investors that plan to invest in a particular qualified Maryland technology company can submit their applications for approval, with a deadline of November 15 at 11:59 p.m. As part of the program, investors will receive a refundable income tax credit equal to 33 percent of an eligible investment up to $250,000 in tax credits. The amount of the income tax credit increases to 50 percent of an eligible investment up to $500,000 in tax credits if the company is located in Allegany, Dorchester, Garrett or Somerset County. Enhanced tax credits are also available for eligible investments made in certain technology companies located in Opportunity Zones. Additional eligibility requirements can be found here.
All approved investors can then participate in an online registration on November 16 starting at 9 a.m. to determine the first-come, first-served order in which funds are made available.
Md. A.G. Frosh Joins Amicus Brief Supporting Florida's Firearm Age Regulations
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a Florida law limiting the sale of firearms to people ages 21 and up. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the coalition argues that states have the right to enact reasonable, age-based firearm regulations that protect public safety and reduce the prevalence of gun violence.
The coalition filed the brief in National Rifle Association
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BALTIMORE, Maryland, Oct. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh issued the following news release on Oct. 26, 2021:
Maryland Attorney General Brian E. Frosh today joined a coalition of 20 attorneys general in defending a Florida law limiting the sale of firearms to people ages 21 and up. In an amicus brief filed in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the coalition argues that states have the right to enact reasonable, age-based firearm regulations that protect public safety and reduce the prevalence of gun violence.
The coalition filed the brief in National Rifle Associationv. Commissioner, Florida Department of Law Enforcement. The lawsuit challenges a provision of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act that generally prohibits the purchase of firearms by individuals under the age of 21. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit claim that the law infringes upon the Second Amendment rights of young people. A lower court in this case rejected that argument, holding that laws regulating the sale of firearms to young people are longstanding and constitutional.
"Homicides and other crimes of violence involving firearms are disproportionately committed by individuals under age 21," said Attorney General Frosh. "Laws establishing age limits for firearm ownership are both Constitutional and effective in preventing gun violence." In the brief, the coalition argues that the Second Amendment gives states the ability to enact sensible regulations designed to protect the public, including age-based restrictions that limit the ability of people younger than 21 to purchase firearms.
Although regulations differ based on each state's needs, virtually every state and the District of Columbia has imposed some agebased restrictions on the sale or use of firearms, and at least 19 states, including Maryland, and the District of Columbia have enacted a minimum age requirement of 21 for the sale or possession of certain categories of firearms. Similarly, courts across the country have consistently upheld age-based regulations, noting that the goal of these regulations is to deter crime and promote public safety.
Joining Attorney General Frosh in filing the brief are the attorneys general of California, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia and Washington.
Ind. State Rep. May: Free Online Tutoring Available for Middle, High School Students
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Chris May, R-Bedford:
Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to May, schoolhouse.world was launched by the same person who founded Khan Academy, a non-profit organization working to provide free education opportunities around the world, in
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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Oct. 27 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release on behalf of State Rep. Chris May, R-Bedford:
Students in grades 8-12 can now access free tutoring programs through a new state partnership with schoolhouse.world, according to State Rep. Chris May (R-Bedford).
The online resource provides help with SAT preparation, math courses and Advanced Placement classes. According to May, schoolhouse.world was launched by the same person who founded Khan Academy, a non-profit organization working to provide free education opportunities around the world, inresponse to learning disruptions caused by COVID-19. Tutors are vetted, trained and monitored. May said as students temporarily learned from home or had extended absences, they lost critical learning.
"Our schools have faced many challenges these past couple years, especially with shifting between online and in-person instruction during the pandemic," May said. "Fortunately, there are free resources like this that can help students catch up, so they don't fall behind their peers."
Students can connect with live, small-group tutoring through Zoom at no cost, with sessions focused on SAT reading, writing and math, including pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, pre-calculus, calculus and statistics. According to May, support is also available for AP courses, including AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Chemistry, AP Biology, AP Physics and AP Computer Science. Visit schoolhouse.world to get help today.
May said juniors and seniors can also access free SAT practice resources through Khan Academy and the College Board. These programs provide thousands of sample questions, instant feedback, video lessons and full-length practice tests. To get started, visit khanacademy.org or collegeboard.org.
