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

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Border Crossing Data provide summary statistics for inbound crossings at the U.S.-Canada and the U.S.-Mexico border at the port level. Data are available for trucks, trains, containers, buses, personal vehicles, passengers, and pedestrians. Border crossing data are collected at ports of entry by U.S. Cu  more

STERLING HEIGHTS, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) invites the public to participate in a virtual public meeting regarding the upcoming project on M-53 (Van Dyke Freeway). This project will impact the cities of Sterling Heights, Utica, Warren, and Shelby Township. Who: Interested residents Commuters Community stakeholders Local businesses MDOT staff When: Tuesday, March 12,   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer began a five-day investment mission in Taiwan and South Korea. During the trip, the governor announced the opening of the Michigan Taiwan Office and focused on securing investments in key industries like automotive, semiconductors, renewable energy and advanced manufacturing to create good-paying jobs and bring critical supply chains back home to   more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: As Michigan continues to face record high winter temperatures, Governor Gretchen Whitmer urged Michigan small businesses impacted by lack of snow to apply for federal funding from the Small Business Administration (SBA). Amid the warmest winter on record, with days in February and March topping 60 degrees, federal Economic Injury Disaster Loans are available because of ongoing federal drought dec  more

COLOMA, Michigan, March 5 -- The Michigan Department of Transportation issued the following news release: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is set to begin on Monday, March 11, rebuilding 8.5 miles of I-94 and four bridges, as well as repairing nine other bridges, between Puetz Road in Stevensville and Britain Avenue in Benton Township, Berrien County. This year's work will consist of rebuilding eastbound and westbound I-94 from Puetz Road, west of Red Arrow Highway Exit 23, to   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

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, March 5 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: Ports of Indiana has made three key personnel moves to support strategic expansion. The changes included hiring Doug Kowalski as General Counsel, promoting Julie Petree as Director of Project Delivery and welcoming back Kasia Kaffenberger to the Mount Vernon port as Billing and Office Coordinator. "These three individuals will play critical roles as we strive to position Ports of Indiana for future growth  more

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, March 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of West Virginia issued the following news release on March 4, 2024: Derek Romel Glaze, also known as "Zeke," 32, of Detroit, Michigan, pleaded guilty today to distribution of 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of methamphetamine. According to court documents and statements made in court, on December 1, 2022, Glaze sold approximately 110 grams of methamphetami  more

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby: * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Thank you so much, Admiral. MR. KIRBY: Thank you. Appreciate it. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Have a great weekend. Q: John, can we get quick comment on the Russian nuclear threat? MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Thanks. All right, go ahead. Q: Just one quic  more

LANSING, Michigan, March 5 (TNSres) -- The Michigan Public Service Commission issued the following news release: Marking 150 years of regulation from the Michigan Public Service Commission and its forerunner agencies, 2023 saw the Commission continuing its focus on improving the reliability and resilience of the state's energy grid. The MPSC's 2023 Annual Report released today highlights actions the Commission took after a round of ice and snow storms spanning February 22 to March 4 left more   more