DALLAS, Texas, April 4 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is proud to expand its apparel offering with the introduction of Athleta, a premium performance brand dedicated to empowering women and girls to find confidence, strength and belonging through movement. Athleta styles are now available to shop tax-free at ShopMyExchange.com and in 15 post and base exchanges worldwide, including: U.S. Locations * Fort Eise  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 3, 2024, entitled "Miami Area Employment - February 2024": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL, metropolitan area increased by 61,300 over the year in February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the local rate of   more

DENVER, Colorado, April 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Legislation sponsored by Senator Nick Hinrichsen, D-Pueblo, that would protect Colorado's elections by punishing future attempts at "fake elector" schemes cleared the Senate today. HB24-1150 would make it a crime of perjury or forgery to create, serve in, or conspire to create or serve in a false slate of presidential electors, punishable by up to a $10,000 fine. A person who is convi  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 4 -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Today, the Senate approved Senators Sonya Jaquez Lewis, D-Longmont, and Chris Kolker's, D-Centennial, bill to protect communities from gun violence and create safer public spaces by prohibiting the carrying of firearms in certain locations. SB24-131 would restrict the presence of firearms in certain locations where children and families may be present. The bill would prohibit carrying  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 (TNSres) -- The U.S. International Development Finance Corp. issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: In the second quarter of fiscal year 2024, the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) approved 22 new projects at the board and sub-board levels totaling more than $697 million. These transactions advance key strategic and developmental priorities across the globe, including strengthening infrastructure, increasing food security, and supporting s  more

WASHINGTON, April 4 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news release: The Chief of Staff of the Army announces the following officer assignments: Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, deputy commanding general for Military and International Operations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C., to deputy chief of engineers, Office of the Chief of Engineers, U.S. Army; and deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Washington, D.C. Maj. Gen. Lance G. Curtis, dep  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that his office's Gang Prosecution Unit has secured a new indictment in Athens-Clarke County charging Shamon Elder, Jr., and Jaquavious Smith with Murder and Violation of the Street Gang Terrorism and Prevention Act. The charges stem from the shooting death of 19-year-old Brynarius Smith on April 16, 2022, at Nellie B. Homes in Athens.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on April 2, 2024: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 32 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions. * * * State Board of Pardons and Paroles Wayne Bennett served as the Sheriff of Glynn County from 1992 until his retirement in 2012. During his time in office, Bennett was confirmed by the U.S. Federal Court and Superior Cour  more

MACON, Georgia, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Georgia issued the following news release: A convicted felon with two prior federal drug distribution convictions pleaded guilty to fentanyl trafficking and faces up to 40 years in prison for his crime. Antonio Whitehead, 36, of Macon, Georgia, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl before Chief U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on April 3. Whitehead faces a maximum sentence of 40 ye  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia issued the following news release: Austin Martin Siampwizi was sentenced on April 1, 2024, for laundering money procured from fraudulent unemployment claims filed during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. "Siampwizi laundered proceeds from fraudulent unemployment claims filed using the stolen identities of more than 50 victims," said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. "His sentence of imprisonment   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release on April 3, 2024: State Representative Carl Gilliard (D-Savannah), chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus, will host a book and documentary release event for his new book and documentary film, called The Power of the Pen, on Saturday, April 6, 2024, at 4 p.m. at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. The Power of the Pen is a documentary film regarding the successful repeal of the Georgia citizen arrest law. It  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 4 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger applauded the 2024 legislative session of the Georgia General Assembly, seeing the passage of the most critical piece of election security legislation face little opposition in either chamber. When enacted, Senate Bill 368 will serve as the backbone for the most crucial election security improvements taking effect this year, blocking foreign interference in Georgia's elec  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, April 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Robins Air Force Base issued the following news: By Kisha Foster Johnson, 78th Air Base Wing Public Affairs Office The Professional Development Center at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, launched the inaugural Air Force's Foundations Courses. Last week, March 25-29, a mobile training team from Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida. facilitated three foundations courses: Junior Enlisted Foundation Course 300, Non-commissioned Officers Foundation Cour  more