TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 13 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on April 12, 2024: Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Eva Callahan, William "Lee" Deaderick, Donald Medeiros, and Richard Talbert to the Town of McIntosh Council. Eva Callahan Callahan is retired and was previously employed by the Florida Department of Health's Administration and Medical Records Office. She is the Treasurer of the McIntosh Garden Club. Callahan has been a r  more

NEW YORK, April 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams issued the following transcript of an interview on April 12, 2024, with Dan Mannarino of PIX11's PIX11 Morning News: * * * Dan Mannarino: What was once an eyesore will become one of the newest neighborhoods in Queens complete with a brand new soccer stadium, affordable housing, and retail space. We're talking about Willets Point. Joining me now, Mayor Eric Adams and Deputy Mayor for Housing, Economic Development [and Workforce] Maria Torres  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R46674) on April 11, 2024, entitled "Lunar New Year" by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman: * * * Introduction The Lunar New Year is a holiday celebrated in many parts of Asia and in Asian communities around the world. It marks the beginning of the year using the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. Typically, Lunar New Year is observed in late January or early February of th  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2024, entitled "Commercial Driver's License: State of Hawaii Department of Transportation; Application for Exemption." The notice was issued by Larry W. Minor, Associate Administrator for Policy. COMMENT DEADLINE: May 15, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: FMCSA announces the Hawaii Department of Transportation's (HDOT) requests for a  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service has issued a notice, published in the Federal Register on April 15, 2024, entitled "National Register of Historic Places; Notification of Pending Nominations and Related Actions." The notice was issued by Paul R. Lusignan, Acting Chief, National Register of Historic Places/National Historic Landmarks Program. COMMENT DEADLINE: April 30, 2024 * * * SUMMARY: The National Park Service is soliciting electronic com  more