WASHINGTON, March 28 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Create Revenue for Rural Business Owners and Farms OMAHA, Neb., March 28, 2024 - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $124 million in renewable energy and fertilizer production projects in 44 states to lower energy costs, generate new income and create   more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Fort McCoy Garrison Soldiers completed training scenarios on the Engagement Skills Trainer (EST) II simulator March 15 at Fort McCoy. Several Soldiers took part in special training at the EST, which is one of many simulations facilities at Fort McCoy, as part of a planned "Foundational Day" training event. Simulations training is a large part of operations dur  more

NEW YORK, March 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York issued the following news release on March 28, 2024: Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York; Naomi Gruchacz, the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Regional Office of the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General ("HHS-OIG"); Brian J. Solecki, the Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Northeast Field Office of the U.S. Department   more

WASHINGTON, March 29 -- President Biden issued the following statement on March 28, 2024, on the death of Esther Coopersmith: * * * Esther Coopersmith shaped history. A skilled diplomat, committed advocate, and genuine bridge-builder, she helped forge a ground-breaking peace accord and energetically strengthened international organizations dedicated to human equality. She was a dedicated public servant and legendary hostess. And as Jill and I knew firsthand, she was a wonderful friend. Growin  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 29 -- The Universities of Wisconsin issued the following news on March 28, 2024: Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his proposal to increase tuition for resident undergraduates by 3.75 percent during the 2024-25 academic year, a rate similar to recent inflation. Rothman also announced he has asked for an updated affordability review that will be available this fall. The 2022 review found that compared to peers, Wisconsin's public universit  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 28 -- The Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release: As students continue facing growing mental health challenges, the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction announced it has allocated nearly $12 million in federal funding to local education agencies across the state to help meet their unique individual needs. The Stronger Connections competitive grant is part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act legislation signed into law by  more