TRENTON, New Jersey, Dec. 16 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Dec. 14, 2023: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette today joined with DEP staff and conservationists across the state to mark the 50th anniversary of the New Jersey Endangered and Nongame Species Conservation Act. This landmark legislation protects hundreds of wildlife species, including raptors such as bald eagles and ospreys,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- The National Park Service Natchez Trace Parkway issued the following news release: The closed section of Natchez Trace Parkway, Milepost 239.2 (near Highway 32) to Milepost 256.9 (Near Highway 6), has reopened to traffic. Travelers should expect single lane closures into Summer 2024. Work continues to add an additional layer of asphalt, add permanent striping, and grade the shoulder. Please Drive safe, the park way (https://www.nps.gov/media/video/view.htm?id=FDCF69A9-  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Eva Read-Warden and reappointed Rosa Salazar and Joyce Smith to the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners for terms to expire on January 31, 2029. Additionally, the Governor appointed Michael A. Ebbeler, Jr. and Justin Hiles to the board for terms set to expire on January 31, 2027. The Board is a multi-profession regulatory agency that oversees the examination, registratio  more