BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, April 23 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news on April 22, 2024: The Missile Community Cancer Study's (MCCS) environmental sampling at Vandenberg Space Force Base, California, found no instances of contamination above regulatory action levels, Air Force Global Strike Command reported today. The sampling at Vandenberg SFB assessed the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), chemicals   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following statement on April 21, 2024: * * * Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement regarding the death of Los Angeles Sheriff's Deputy Alfredo "Freddy" Flores. "Jennifer and I join the Los Angeles community in grieving the profound loss of Deputy Sheriff Flores, who demonstrated unwavering dedication and bravery in his service to our state. Our heartfelt condolences are with his loved ones, friends   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Jeremy Michael Benner, 40, of San Diego, was sentenced today to five years in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release for unlawfully dealing in firearms, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, between September 2022 and August 2023, Benner sold firearms to a confidential informant on  more

FRESNO, California, April 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of California issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Antonio Beltran-Chaidez, 54, a Mexican national, pleaded guilty today to possessing with intent to distribute heroin, U.S. Attorney Phillip A. Talbert announced. According to court documents, in January 2022, Beltran recruited his brother Jose Beltran-Chaidez, 66, a Mexican national residing in Bakersfield, to deliver approximately 2 pounds  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 23 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: The House passed legislation today to help fund housing and nutrition services for those on Medicaid. This cost-neutral plan would lay the groundwork for redirecting federal Medicaid funds to help Colorado families access nutritious food options and secure housing. "With this bill, we're one step closer to securing additional federal funds to help with rental assistance, pantry stock  more

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California, April 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Beale Air Force Base (9th Reconnaissance Wing) issued the following news: By Senior Airman Alexis Pentzer, 9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs Communication is a fundamental part of professional and personal aspects of life. Learning how to relay information effectively can sometimes be a challenge. Beale introduced the Warfighter-Centered Design(WCD)/Military Scrum Master (MSM) dual course to all members of team Beale as the  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Transit Administration issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of the U.S. Department of Transportation's celebration of Earth Day, the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) today recognized transit agencies that are taking innovative approaches to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. These transit agencies participate in FTA's Sustainable Transit for a Healthy Planet Climate Challenge, which encourage  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 23 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: * * * KEY QUOTE: "Gov. Laura Kelly has renewed her Medicaid expansion campaign, attempting to build public pressure ahead of a vote in one chamber of the Kansas Legislature. 'I urge Kansans in every corner of the state to write, call, or meet with their legislators,' [Governor] Kelly said in a statement. 'Tell them Medicaid expansion must be debated and passed now. Let them know how cri  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- NASA issued the following news release: New space technology ideas emerge every day from innovators across the country, and NASA's Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program on Monday selected more than 100 projects for funding. This program offers small businesses in the United States early-stage funding and support to advance the agency's goals of exploring the unknown in air and space while returning benefits to Earth. Specifically, NASA's SBIR program awarded  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Board issued the following news: Globally, knowledge- and technology-intensive industries (KTI) produced $11.1 trillion in value added in 2022, with the United States and China leading the world as the top producers ($3.0 trillion and $2.9 trillion, respectively), each representing over a quarter of global KTI value added. The United States continues to lead in KTI services industries output, reaching a global value added share of 4  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications issued the following feature story: * * * To celebrate Earth Day, see how our scientists are studying and tracking changes in our environment to better understand and respond to climate change. * * * Earth Day is a time to celebrate our incredible planet. It is also a time to recognize the serious challenges ahead, especially in the face of a changing climate. We know climate chang  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 (TNSres) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Communications issued the following feature story: * * * Commercial fishermen are helping tackle marine pollution, one balloon at a time. * * * It's hard to live near or visit our beautiful ocean without coming across marine debris. Trash is leftover by beachgoers and coastal communities; garbage is carried across the ocean from distant shores; lost and abandoned fishing gear floats away on winds  more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $11 million for four selected projects that will help fight climate change by bolstering the nation's carbon management industry. The projects, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will support the transport of carbon dioxide   more

YORK, Pennsylvania, April 23 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 22, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro joined Department of General Services (DGS) Secretary Reggie McNeil, Constellation President & CEO Joseph Dominguez, and Lightsource bp Senior Vice President Alyssa Edwards to unveil the Commonwealth's renewable energy initiative, the Pennsylvania Project to Utilize Light and Solar Energy (PA PULSE). By next year, Pennsylvania will get 50 percent o  more