NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New Orleans District issued the following news release: Out of an abundance of caution due to expected winter weather conditions, the in-person meetings for the Amite River and Tributaries, East of the Mississippi River, Louisiana Supplemental Second Draft Integrated Feasibility Report and Environmental Assessment #600 scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday of next week have been cancelled and virtual meetings will now be held ins  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 12 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: MILWAUKEE, Wis. - Today the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced the selection of Pamela Mathis as the new District Manager for the Northeastern States District. Ms. Mathis will report to duty on Jan. 16. "Pamela is an experienced leader who brings passion and innovation to managing public lands," said Mitchell Leverette, BLM Eastern States State Director. "We are excite  more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Jan. 10 (TNSres) -- St. Louis University issued the following news: A team of researchers from Saint Louis University has been awarded a Digital Humanities Advancement Grant through the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). The three-year grant is for $349,907 and will fund the revamp of an internationally recognized manuscript transcription program founded 10 years ago at SLU. The team also qualified for $50,000 in NEH matching funds based on a commitment from SLU's  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: The following are opening remarks, as prepared for delivery, from Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) and Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment Grace F. Napolitano (D-CA) during today's hearing titled, "Proposals for a Water Resources Development   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Sen. Debbie Stabenow, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: Decision Comes Shortly After Officials Called on Air Force to Select Selfridge for New Tanker Mission, In Addition to New, Long-Term Fighter Jet Mission WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Gary Peters (D-MI), Governor Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI), and U.S. Representatives John James (R-MI-10), Elissa Slotkin (D-MI-07), Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06), Lisa McClain (R-MI-09), Haley Stevens (D-M  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: Congressman John Moolenaar along with Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow, and Representatives John James, Elissa Slotkin, Debbie Dingell, Lisa McClain, Haley Stevens, Hillary Scholten, Jack Bergman, Dan Kildee, Bill Huizenga, and Tim Walberg, and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following joint statement announcing the U.S. Air Force will be selecting Selfridge Air National Guard Base  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 13 -- 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 announced a virtual public orientation for the Lower Mississippi River Comprehensive Management Study (LMR Comp) for Tuesday, Jan. 23, at 9:30 a.m. The virtual meeting details will be released once finalized. Interested parties unable to attend will be able to access meeting materials and the video orientation on   more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, Jan. 9 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: Saint Louis University has earned the Carnegie Foundation's 2024 Community Engagement Classification. The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching announced the classifications on Monday, Jan. 8. The elective designation is awarded by Carnegie and the American Council on Education (ACE). The classification highlights an institution's commitment to community engagement. SLU first earned the prestigious di  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: Congressman Eric Sorensen (IL-17) spoke before the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure to support upgrades to Mississippi and Illinois Rivers' navigation infrastructure and call for improved clean drinking water and wastewater infrastructure for Illinois families. "I am proud to represent the 17th district of Illinois. My district sits along the upper Mississippi River and is home to doz  more