NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be hosting a three-day Global Entry enrollment event in Shreveport for individuals who have been conditionally approved to complete the interview portion of this trusted traveler program. All conditionally approved Global Entry applicants can schedule this event from their Trusted Traveler  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The District of Columbia Department of Health issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: DC Health advises all children to be fully vaccinated with the Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) vaccine as the best protection against the wave of US measles outbreaks across 15 states: Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York City, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Washington. This year, to date, there have be  more

CLARKSDALE, Mississippi, March 27 -- The Delta Regional Authority issued the following news release: The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) has announced funding availability for the States' Economic Development Assistance Program (SEDAP), which supports economic and community development needs throughout the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions. Approximately $17 million is available to address basic public and transportation infrastructure, as well as workforce and business dev  more

BOISE, Idaho, March 27 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador issued a statement condemning the proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the liquid waste produced by meat and poultry processing plants in the United States. The Idaho Attorney General joins other states in expressing concern over the unnecessary and detrimental nature of this proposed regulation. "This propos  more

JACKSON, Mississippi, March 27 -- Gov. Tate Reeves, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Governor Tate Reeves today announced multiple appointments to key positions within state government. "I was proud to appoint these individuals to key positions within state government," said Governor Tate Reeves. "Each has the skills and experience to make a positive impact on the lives of Mississippians. I have no doubt that they'll do a great job, and I thank them for stepp  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Army News Service issued the following news: By Christopher Hurd As the Army moves into the second half of fiscal year 2024, the service continues its effort to improve the quality of life for Soldiers and their families with numerous projects and initiatives. These initiatives are to provide Soldiers with the support they need to deter, fight and win against capable adversaries around the globe, said Sgt. Maj. of the Army Michael R. Weimer. "We're committed   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $885,000 grant to the Lafayette Economic Development Authority, Lafayette, Louisiana, to establish a workforce development training program for in-demand industries at South Louisiana Community College. This grant will support the establishment of Skills  more