News Tipoffs - Utah Editors Newsletter for Wednesday January 24, 2024 ( 3 items ) |
419th Fighter Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Hosts Extended Training Exercise
HILL AFB, Utah, Jan. 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news:
By Senior Airman Jack Rodgers, 419th Fighter Wing Public Affairs
The 419th Fighter Wing's Civil Engineer Squadron hosted an extended 3-day training exercise during its January unit training assembly to further develop Airmen's practical skills. The squadron assembled a bare base set-up including small shelter systems, generators, showers and conducted training on operating heavy machinery.
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FHWA Announces $729 Million to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters and Extreme Weather Events
WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's coordinated approach to help states repair and rebuild roads and bridges, the Federal Highway Administration today announced it is providing $729.4 million to 34 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. The funds will be used to support repair needs following natural disasters, extreme weather, or catastrophic events
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Utah A.G. Reyes Asks Biden to Close Trade Loophole That Facilitates Drug Trafficking
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Jan. 24 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news:
Attorney General Reyes joined a team of 13 states in asking the Biden Administration to crack down on a loophole in trade practices that facilitates an illegal narcotics trade, exacerbating the national drug crisis.
The De Minimis Trade Provision is a regulation intended to exempt foreign souvenirs and low-value gifts from taxes, but historically the price threshold has risen and is now $800. By rai
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