BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: GALVESTON, Texas - 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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attor  more

LITTLETON, Colorado, April 3 -- Arapahoe County issued the following news: CSU Extension-Arapahoe County 4-H has won five recent awards. Congratulations to the Arapahoe County 4-H team, which includes Shaylen Florez, 4-H Program Coordinator, Claudia Meeks, 4-H Outreach Program Supervisor, Hannah Henderson, 4-H Youth Development and Animal Science Extension County Specialist, and Jean Walton, Office Coordinator. * Excellence in 4-H Volunteerism Award, from the National Association of Extension  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: In a continuing effort to create more affordable housing and transportation choices for Americans, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $17.6 million in grants going to 20 communities in 16 states to support equitable transit-oriented development. With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, FTA's Pi  more

OAKLAND, California, April 3 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: California Attorney General Rob Bonta joined 17 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) proposed overdraft fee rule, amending Truth in Lending Act (TILA) regulations. The proposed rule would require large banks to apply consumer protections, include interest rate disclosures, to overdraft fees. In doing so, the proposed ru  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Community College System issued the following news release: Joe Garcia, chancellor of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS), has announced Dr. Chato Hazelbaker as the next president of Pueblo Community College (PCC). A federally designated Hispanic-Serving Institution, PCC enrolls over 9,000 students annually across its three campuses. Dr. Hazelbaker currently serves as the president of Northland Pioneer College (NPC) in northeastern Arizona and  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Polis and the Business Funding & Incentives Division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced the first three businesses to join the Rural Jump-Start (RJS) program in Pueblo County: AMCON Distributing Company, Ask Oracle and Fomcore. Collectively, these companies expect to create 59 full time jobs above the average annual wa  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 (TNSres) -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Health & Human Services Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Kyle Brown and Manny Rutinel that would make permanent the first-of-its-kind I Matter youth mental health program. SB24-001 passed by a vote of 9-4. "The I Matter Program has been critical in connecting Colorado youth to no-cost therapy, and I'm proud to carry this legislation to make it a permane  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Transportation, Housing & Local Government Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Representatives Mindy Lindsay and Meg Froelich that would update existing law to ensure tenants have access to safe housing and timely repairs when unsafe conditions arise. SB24-094 passed by a vote of 8-3. "Every renter deserves for their home to be a safe place to live, yet loopholes in our tenant law  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release: Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold has announced the certification of the 2024 Presidential Primary Election, making the results of the election official and final. The certification was conducted after each county's bipartisan canvass boards submitted their official abstract of votes to the Secretary of State's Office. "The 2024 Presidential Primary Election was among the most accessible in   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Jarvis Caldwell, Republican candidate for Colorado House of Representatives District 20, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado House of Representatives are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Secretary of State issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: The Elections Division of the Colorado Secretary of State's Office announced today that Stan VanderWerf, Republican candidate for Colorado State Senate District 12, has submitted the required number of signatures to appear on the June 25, 2024 State Primary ballot. Candidates for Colorado State Senate are required to collect 1,000 signatures (or 30% of votes cast in the last electio  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Senator Dafna Michaelson Jenet, D-Commerce City, that would prevent youth overdose deaths and save lives cleared the Senate today. Cosponsored by Senator Cleave Simpson, R-Alamosa, HB24-1003 would make opiate antagonists like Narcan and drug testing strips widely available on school buses and in school buildings. "Our young people have not escaped   more

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, April 3 -- The Colorado National Guard issued the following news release: Family, friends, and colleagues of the Colorado Army National Guard 169th Field Artillery Brigade will gather for a departure ceremony to be held at 10:00 a.m. at the Southeast Christian Church, Parker, Colorado, April 4, 2024. Lieutenant Governor Dianne Primavera and The Adjutant General of Colorado U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Laura Clellan will be the presiding officials at the ceremony. More than 100 Ci  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 3 -- The U.S. Justice Department Drug Enforcement Administration Houston Division 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 Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Special Agent in Charge, Daniel C. Comeaux, Houston Division and U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. The indict  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau issued the following public notice (WT Docket No. 24-99) on April 2, 2024: * * * On February 28, 2024, ten entities filed a petition for rulemaking asking the Commission to provide an option for 5/5 megahertz broadband networks in paired 896-901 MHz and 935-940 MHz spectrum (900 MHz band)./1 In this Public Notice, the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau seeks comment on the Petition. Background. O  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's ongoing efforts to strengthen rail safety and hold railroads accountable, Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a final rule establishing minimum safety requirements for the size of train crews. The new rule e  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: In a continuing effort to create more affordable housing and transportation choices for Americans, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today announced $17.6 million in grants going to 20 communities in 16 states to support equitable transit-oriented development. With funding  more

HELENA, Montana, April 3 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Today, Governor Greg Gianforte announced a deployment by the Montana National Guard (MTNG) to support the state of Texas in its efforts to secure the southern border of the United States. The announcement coincided with the governor signing an executive order declaring a disaster on the southern border. "Today, I signed a disaster declaration to mobilize Montana resources to help se  more

WASHINGTON, April 3 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news release: By Emily Winget, U.S. Naval Research Laboratory Corporate Communications The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) will highlight cutting-edge space-related programs and technologies during the 39th Space Symposium in exhibit booth #625 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs April 8-11, 2024. NRL's Dr. Steven Meier will speak at the "Inventing the Future for Space Superiority" panel discussion, April 11,  more

PANAMA CITY, Panama, April 3 (TNSres) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: Each year, the Smithsonian Secretary recognizes excellence in recent research by employees across the Institution. Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch II granted one of 2022's Secretary Research Prizes to Dr. Rachel Page for outstanding work on the volume she co-edited with her close colleague, Ximena Bernal: How Enemies Shape Communication Systems: Sensory Strategies of Prey to Avoid Eavesdrop  more

FORT CARSON, Colorado, April 3 -- The U.S. Army Medicine issued the following news: By Isaiah Mount In the heart of military healthcare, a dedicated group of professionals stands ready to serve. Among them, the practical nursing specialists (68C) provide the highest quality of medical care and play a crucial role, combining clinical expertise with dedication. Staff Sgt. Chendy Nga has been serving as a 68C for 10 years, enlisting in October 2013. She has dedicated herself to the well-being of  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: April 2, 2024 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture today published the second edition of Quantifying Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Agriculture and Forestry: Methods for Entity Scale Inventory. The report provides farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners with the methods and tools needed to assess the greenhouse gas (GHG) footprint of their operations. The 2024 report improves upon the methods outlined in th  more