NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 5 -- 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 has scheduled two public meetings for the Amite River and Tributaries, East of the Mississippi River, Louisiana Supplemental Second Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment #600. The draft report, released for a 45-day public review period on Dec. 15, 2023, recommends a nonstructural plan for fl  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 5 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on Jan. 4, 2024, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations generally accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participation and imple  more

SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Jan. 6 (TNSres) -- The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency issued the following news: The Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site in Illinois features archaeological remains from the largest and most sophisticated ancient native civilization in North America. The 2,200-acre site located across the Mississippi River from St. Louis has preserved about 70 of the 100+ earthen burial and ceremonial mounds known to be built by the Mississippians who lived in the area from abou  more

COLUMBIA, Missouri, Jan. 5 -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: In the Missouri School of Journalism's 115th year, students, faculty and staff shone brightly at every stage, creating positive impacts in the classroom, in the newsroom, in the pages of acclaimed research journals and throughout Missouri communities. "In every way, 2023 saw the School leading the industry forward with the Missouri Method," said David Kurpius, dean of the School o  more