GREENWOOD, Indiana, March 17 (TNSAwa) -- College Sports Information Directors of America issued the following news: By Larry Happel Through 40 years of the frantic whirl of game notes, programs, statistics and website posts he meticulously churned out at Augustana College (Ill.), CoSIDA Hall of Famer Dave Wrath never forgot the responsibility topping his to-do list was serving students. Even if deadlines were honing in on him like a blitzing linebacker, Wrath took time to start each of his st  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 (TNSRep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) updated on March 17, 2022, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * SUMMARY This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the seven federal regional commissions and authorities: * the Appalachian Regional Commission; * the Delt  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 19 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District released today the "Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement to West Shore Lake Pontchartrain Risk Reduction Study, Draft Mitigation Plan Update" for public review and comment. The proposed plan evaluates an alternative project to compensate for unavoidable impacts to swamp habitat associated with the constr  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: By Katie Lange During the Civil War, Union naval forces in the south worked to divide the Confederacy by conquering the Mississippi River. One of the many ships involved in that mission was USS Richmond. During one intense battle, the ship was in danger of exploding, but thanks to four of the ship's firemen, it survived to see the war's end. All four firemen -- Navy 2nd Class Fireman John S. Hickman, Navy 1st Cl  more

WASHINGTON, March 18 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following testimony by St. Charles Parish President Matthew Jewell involving a hybrid hearing on March 9, 2022, entitled "Confronting Climate Impacts: Federal Strategies for Equitable Adaptation and Resilience": * * * My name is Matthew Jewell, and I am the President of St. Charles Parish, Louisiana. South East Louisiana is an incredible place to live. Its natural beauty, rich resources, and the economic engine  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 15 2022: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement today after President Biden signed the Fiscal Year 2022 conference agreement (H.R. 2471) into law, with funding for all 10 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests made by Rep. McCollum that will directly benefit Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District: "The St. Paul Small-Boat Harbor is a critical piece of our river  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on March 15 2022: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement today in anticipation of President Biden signing the Fiscal Year 2022 conference agreement (H.R. 2471) into law this afternoon, with funding for all 10 Community Project Funding (CPF) requests made by Rep. McCollum that will directly benefit Minnesota's Fourth Congressional District: "Bringing federal taxpayer dollars   more

WASHINGTON, March 14 -- The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee issued the following testimony by Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards involving a hearing on Feb. 23, 2022, entitled "Examining Shoreline and Riverbank Restoration in the face of Climate Change": * * * Thank you for the opportunity to testify today in the great state of Delaware alongside my friend and colleague, Governor Carney. Your Committee's focus on restoring shorelines and riverbanks to address climate change resonate  more

WASHINGTON, March 15 -- Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. These projects will help improve the region's infrastructure, provide resources for law enforcement and other emergency responders, expand access to broadband, and increase workforce development opportunities. "This fed  more

WASHINGTON, March 16 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced that they have secured significant federal funding for local projects benefiting the Twin Cities and surrounding areas. These projects will help improve the region's infrastructure, provide resources for law enforcement and other emergency responders, expand access to broadband, and increase workforce development opportunities. "This   more