MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's U.S. Coast Guard issued the following news release: The Coast Guard held a ceremony Tuesday for the commissioning of its newest station at the FedEx Event Center in Cordova, Tennessee. Presiding over the ceremony was Cmdr. Erick Neussl, Sector Lower Mississippi River deputy commander and in attendance were Capt. Ryan Rhodes, Sector Lower Mississippi River commander, and Lt. Jamal Scarlett, Western Rivers chaplain. Petty  more

ROCK ISLAND, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Rock Island District issued the following news release on Aug. 9, 2021: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, is hosting two public open house events this week aboard the Motor Vessel Mississippi. The first will be held Tuesday, Aug. 10 from 1-5 p.m. at River Heritage Park in Davenport, Iowa. The second will be held Wednesday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. along the Mississippi Riverwalk at the Port of Dubu  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2021: The New Orleans District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers released the draft environmental assessment for the "Mississippi River and Tributaries, Morganza to the Gulf of Mexico, Louisiana Humble Canal Gate Site Preparation and Initial Levee Preload," and is seeking public comment through Sept. 11, 2021. The draft environmental assessment evaluates constructi  more

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 14 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2021: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ), is pleased to announce Steffek Taylor Rainey of Baton Rouge's Catholic High School is among the 2021 recipients of the President's Environmental Youth Award (PEYA). Steffek is being recognized for developing a reusable water bottle to reduce ocean-bound plastic  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 11 (TNSRes) -- Louisiana State University issued the following news release: LSU researchers completed their 35th research cruise this year to collect data on the "Dead Zone" in the northern Gulf of Mexico. LSU Department of Oceanography & Coastal Sciences Professor Nancy Rabalais led a research team that mapped the bottom area of low oxygen in Louisiana coastal waters west of the Mississippi River, which is commonly known as the "Dead Zone," from July 25 - July 31.  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Memphis District issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2021: Due to the rising cases of COVID, the Mississippi River Commission (MRC) has canceled the Upper Mississippi River portion of its annual low water inspection trip on board the Motor Vessel MISSISSIPPI, which was scheduled for August 15-20, 2021. The health and safety for people is a priority during this critical time in our nation. The MRC still intends to con  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Ashley Hinson, R-Iowa, issued the following commentary to the Telegraph Herald: * * * Just over 30 years ago, as the Field of Dreams movie was shooting its iconic final scene, folks from Dyersville and beyond drove to the set to participate. The film brought Iowans together then, and America's pastime is bringing us together again now as the highly anticipated Field of Dreams Major League Baseball game comes to town this week. With this game, we finally have the ch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following commentary to The Advocate: * * * U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) published an op-ed in The Advocate on Louisiana's infrastructure needs and the benefits from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. "I came to Washington to get a job done. That's what Louisiana sent me here to do. This bill will shorten your commute time, lessen the chance of flooding in your home, create jobs, and extend broadband interne  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) today voted for the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure package that will make significant investment in Iowa's roads, bridges, waterways, energy and internet infrastructure. The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act combines a routine highway bill with various other bipartisan infrastructure proposals and new programs to empower innovation in rural America a  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following Q&A: Q: What's in the Senate's bipartisan infrastructure package for Iowa? A: For years, Iowans have urged elected leaders to work together in Washington to reach consensus on public works projects vital to economic growth, competitiveness and opportunity in our state. In August, the Senate passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure package with more than a two-thirds majority vote. The bipartisan breakthrough shows the S  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: The U.S. Senate passed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act by a vote of 69-30. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) was one of the five lead Republican negotiators and a member of the bipartisan Group of 22 Senators for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which is the largest investment in infrastructure and coastal resiliency in the history of Louisiana. "This legi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following statement on Aug. 10, 2021, on the retirement announcement of Rep. Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin: * * * "For 26 years, the people of western Wisconsin have had a committed and effective champion in Congressman Ron Kind. "As a longtime Member of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Kind has dedicated himself to ensuring that the Congress invests in our values as a nation. On the Health and Trade Subcomm  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2021: On Aug. 10, 1821, Missouri was admitted as the 24th state in the Union. The U.S. Postal Service celebrates the state's bicentennial with a new stamp dedicated at the State Capitol in Jefferson City during a ceremony held today as a part of the Missouri 2021 Bicentennial celebration. "The Missouri Statehood stamp was designed from a photograph taken at Bollinger Mill State Historic S  more