WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Survival rates for new business establishments vary from year to year due to several factors, including the business cycle, industry, and location. In recent years, 1 year survival rates (that is, an establishment still in business one year after the year in which the establishment was born) were generally lowest for establishments born in 2001 and  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Gen. James J. Mingus to vice chief of staff of the Army, Washington, D.C. He most recently served as director, Joint Staff, Washington, D.C. Lt. Gen. Michele H. Bredenkamp to director's advisor for Military Affairs, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, Washington, D.C. She most recently served as commanding general, U.  more

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, March 5 -- The Illinois Senate Democrats issued the following news: State Senator Paul Faraci announced that significant investments have been secured for the Illinois Fermentation and Agriculture Bio-manufacturing Tech Hub. "This investment is a major win for Illinois," said Faraci (D-Champaign). "As game-changing technology continues to emerge, it is critical that our businesses in Illinois are prepared. iFAB's Tech Hub designation will not only bolster our state's local  more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 5 -- The Illinois National Guard issued the following news: Illinois Army National Guard Maj. Christine Hurley, of Springfield, used the backdrop of Women's History Month to retire following 30 years of military service during a ceremony March 1 at the Illinois Military Academy on Camp Lincoln in Springfield. "Thirty years ago, I embarked on a journey which would shape the very core of my being," said Hurley, the Illinois Army National Guard's collective training   more

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, March 5 -- The Illinois State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Bright Start has been named the nation's Best 529 College Savings Plan for 2024 by Business Insider, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced today. "It's important to note that not all 529 accounts are built the same," Business Insider wrote. "The best state 529 plans have low minimum requirements, low fees, diverse investment options and a tax deduction benefit." Sta  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Habitat Conservation issued the following feature story: * * * NOAA's habitat restoration work in the Great Lakes strengthens healthy fisheries and ecosystems, benefits local economies, and supports resilient communities. * * * The Great Lakes are some of our nation's most important natural, recreational, and economic resources. But they face many threats, including habitat degradation, pollution,  more