ROBINS AFB, Georgia, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: By Maj. Marissa Kester From the beginning, women in the Air Force Reserve have made invaluable contributions to national defense and humanitarian efforts worldwide. From providing critical medical support during natural disasters to participating in combat missions, female Reservists have demonstrated unwavering dedication and professionalism in every endeavor. Just as the Air Force would not be able  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 2 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on April 1, 2024: * * * As attacks on reproductive freedom continue, including just last week at the U.S. Supreme Court, Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement in response to the Florida Supreme Court's ruling allowing Governor DeSantis' 6-week abortion ban to go into effect - severely restricting reproductive freedom and cutting off access to care before many women even know   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 -- The Georgia Department of Human Services issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: The Georgia Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced two changes to staff in its external affairs team. Kylie Winton, who most recently served as Director of Communications, will continue her service to the state as DHS's Assistant Deputy Commissioner of External Affairs. Filling her role as Director of Communications will be Ellen Brown, who most recently served a  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) Board of Directors has approved the selection of E. Marshall Gentry as Deputy to the Chairman and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mr. Gentry succeeds Bret D. Edwards, who retired in February. "Marshall brings an exceptional breadth of experience and knowledge in the areas of financial and risk management to the role of CFO, having   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 2 -- The Georgia State Senate issued the following news release on April 1, 2024: Last week, the Georgia Senate granted final passage to Senate Bill 10, sponsored by Sen. Emanuel Jones (D-Decatur). The bill introduces measures to establish an offense for knowingly attending and facilitating illegal drag races and to heighten penalties for reckless driving. Commenting on the passage of SB 10, Sen. Jones remarked, "I am extremely pleased to witness the successful advancem  more

GALVESTON, Texas, April 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A total of 23 people were taken into custody following the return of a 50-count indictment alleging cocaine, fentanyl, heroin and meth trafficking and related crimes in the Houston and Galveston areas, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The indictment alleges they all operated under the overall control of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. From Dec. 28,   more

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, April 1 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Iowa issued the following news release: A man who faced his second sentencing in federal court in a case involving an overdose death was sentenced March 28, 2024, to 27 years in federal prison. Kevin Lorenzo Perry, age 35, from Austell, Georgia, received the prison term after a September 12, 2023, guilty plea to distribution of a controlled substance resulting in death. In a plea agreement, Perry admit  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: In commemorating Women's History Month, the stories of two women assigned to the 37th Training Wing stand out. These leaders not only excel in their professional careers but are courageously navigating the path of motherhood, embodying strength and determination while serving in the Air Force. Tech. Sgt. Cindey Zeledon, a Military Training Instructo  more