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News Tipoffs - Ohio Editors Newsletter for Thursday April 18, 2024 ( 8 items )  

AFCEC streamlines CE work tasks with mobile IT initiative
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently introduced a new tool to help installations collect, manage and use civil engineering data more efficiently. The tool - a custom-designed mobile tab for the NexGen IT system - gives civil engineer field technicians a user-friendly option for accessing, logging and updating work task information directly f  more

Air Force Civil Engineer Center Streamlines Civil Engineering Work Tasks With Mobile IT Initiative
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center issued the following news: By Shannon Carabajal, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Civil Engineer Center recently introduced a new tool to help installations collect, manage and use civil engineering data more efficiently. The tool - a custom-designed mobile tab for the NexGen IT system - gives civil engineer field technicians a user-friendly option for accessing, logging and updating work task info  more

BLS Issues Report on State Job Openings & Labor Turnover - February 2024
WASHINGTON, April 18 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-24-0700) entitled "State Job Openings and Labor Turnover - February 2024": Job openings rates decreased in 4 states and the District of Columbia and increased in 3 states on the last business day of February, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Hires rates increased in 5 states and decreased in 2 states. Total separations rates increased in 5 states an  more

Diversifying and Increasing Connecticut's Educator Workforce: An Update on the CSDE's Strategic Actions and Results
HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 18 (TNSres) -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release: The Connecticut State Department of Education (CSDE) is pleased to announce updated results of its continued commitment to addressing educator shortages and diversification across the state. In line with national trends, Connecticut has faced challenges in recruiting and retaining qualified educators. However, through decisive actions led by Education Commissioner Charlene M. R  more

Ind. House Republicans: Ledbetter Presents Long-Time Warrick County Recorder With Distinguished Hoosier Award
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 18 -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter (R-Newburgh) recently presented long-time Warrick County Recorder Patricia "Pat" Brooks with the Distinguished Hoosier Award for her nearly 24-year career in public service. "Pat has a servant's heart and has spent her long career helping improve our community," Ledbetter said. "Her commitment to others and expertise in issues facing local government serves as an examp  more

National Park Service: Rick Clark Named Superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore
ATLANTA, Georgia, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's National Park Service issued the following news release on April 17, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS) today announced the selection of Rick Clark as superintendent of Gulf Islands National Seashore. Clark begins working at the park April 21. "We are pleased to welcome Rick back to the southeast region and Gulf Islands National Seashore," said Mark Foust, NPS South Atlantic-Gulf regional director. "His experience managing  more

NSF expands the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions nationwide
WASHINGTON, April 17 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: The U.S. National Science Foundation is excited to announce the expansion of the NSF Convergence Accelerator to 10 regions to enhance national and regional competitiveness in research, innovation and workforce development. These 10 regional Convergence Accelerators will promote convergence research and innovation by connecting researchers, practitioners and stakeholders from various domains and   more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act
WASHINGTON, April 17 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on April 16, 2024, on the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act (H.R. 4639), which was introduced by Rep. Davidson, Warren R-Ohio, and seven co-sponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes H.R. 4639, the Fourth Amendment Is Not For Sale Act. It generally would prohibit the Intelligence Community and law enforcement from obtaining certain commercially available i  more