OLYMPIA, Washington, June 22 (TNSres) -- Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Attorney General Bob Ferguson today announced his appointments to the newly created Artificial Intelligence (AI) Task Force in the Attorney General's Office. The task force will convene technology experts, industry representatives, labor organizations, civil liberty groups and other stakeholders to discuss AI benefits and challenges. The Task Force will iss  more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, June 22 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Belvoir issued the following news: By Erica Manning and Dana Justice, IMCOM ID-S Employment Readiness Specialists The Installation Management Command Directorate-Sustainment and Civilian Human Resources Activity-Army Civilian Career Management Activity have joined forces in a collaborative effort to increase the number of employment opportunities for military spouses and to develop, employ and retain a diverse talent pool of civilians, ul  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 22 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Virginia Anne Bates, 37, of Forest Park, has been indicted in DeKalb County on charges of Trafficking of Persons for Sexual Servitude, Sexual Exploitation of Children, and Pimping. Bates is alleged to have knowingly harbored and provided a 16-year-old female and an adult female to sex buyers in DeKalb County. The defendant is furth  more

FAIRFAX, Virginia, June 22 --Fairfax County Economic Development Authority issued the following newsletter on June 21, 2024: * * * Washington Dulles International Airport officials recently announced major expansion plans for both flying passengers and cargo shipping, 7News reported. The major change for travelers is a new $700 million 14-gate concourse set to open in 2026 that will have a direct link with the underground Aerotrain system. There are also plans to add a fifth runway at Dulles.  more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 22 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: By Thomas Milligan, U.S. Army Environmental Command Fort Walker's Cultural Resources Management team has a notable history of protecting historic cultural resources -- a practice that has set the tone for ongoing work at the installation seeking to preserve multiple cultural significant historical sites and maintain community connections. Fort Walker, located between Washington D.C. an  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, June 22 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: By TRICARE Communications Will you or a family member be eligible for Medicare soon? Are you nearing your 65th birthday? Do you already have TRICARE For Life (TFL), or will you be eligible soon? If so, join us Thursday, June 27, at 1 p.m. ET on TRICARE's Facebook page for a live event to learn about TFL. Follow TRICARE on Facebook so you can join live and ask TRICARE experts questions about TFL. The experts w  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today the expansion of the Virginia Permit Transparency (VPT) website (https://permits.virginia.gov/), an online resource featuring the vast majority of permit applications considered by Virginia agencies. "The expansion of the Virginia Permit Transparency website reaffirms our ongoing commitment to enhancing government transparency and ensuring  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor Glenn Youngkin announced today over $690,000 in Virginia Main Street (VMS) and Community Business Launch (CBL) grants for 16 projects across the Commonwealth. The funded projects will revitalize historic commercial districts and create and expand small businesses. "Downtowns and small businesses are the heart and soul of so many communities across the Commonwealth, and   more

RICHMOND, Virginia, June 22 -- Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: The Virginia Board of Education today announced the approval of the Aerospace Academy of the Eastern Shore (AAES), the 15th Lab School established under Governor Glenn Youngkin's leadership. "Together, we are expanding innovative educational opportunities for students and parents, empowering them to reach for the stars. Through this aerospace-focused lab school, students can dev  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 21 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on June 20, 2024: In a bipartisan effort, Senator Nick Miller, Senator Chris Gebhard, Representative Kyle Donahue, and Representative Aaron D. Kaufer introduced legislation earlier this week to create the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program and authorize up to $500 million in new funding to invest in site development, preparation, an  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, June 22 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced the appointment of the director for the State Department of Assessments and Taxation and the interim commissioner of the Maryland Insurance Administration. "Daniel and Joy have dedicated their careers to public service and public good. Our state is stronger because of their leadership," said Gov. Moore. "I thank them both for raising their hands to  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Lt. Kevin Radford Cmdr. Laura Smith relieved Cmdr. John Copeland as commanding officer of Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Virginia Beach during a change of command ceremony in Layton Hall's Taylor Auditorium June 6, 2024. Capt. Christopher Bryant, commanding officer, Center for Information Warfare Training (CIWT), presided over the ceremony and congratulated both officers on all that the  more

MINOT AFB, North Dakota, June 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Minot Air Force Base issued the following news: By Airman 1st Class Luis Gomez, 5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs U.S. Air Force Col. John Burrell assumed command of the 5th Operations Group from U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Cain during a change of command ceremony at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, June 21. Prior to assuming command of the 5th OG, Burrell was the Nuclear Operations Division Chief, the Joint Staff, the Pentagon Arlingto  more

WASHINGTON, June 21 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: Continuing in the rich tradition of commemorating the change of command, saying farewell to one commanding officer and welcoming another, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division (NSWCDD) held the ceremonious event June 21 along the Potomac River Test Range gun line. NSWCDD senior leadership, personnel and loved ones gathered on a warm summer morning to welcome incoming Commanding Officer Capt. Joseph Oravec,  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 22 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: By Chief Sonar Technician (Surface) Jeremy Fuller, Electronics Technician 1st Class Cassondra Johnson, and Kimberly M. Lansdale, Surface Combat Systems Training Command Surface Combat Systems Training Command (SCSTC) recently conducted a pilot of the newly developed Warship Theater Anti-Submarine Warfare (TASW) course of instruction to USS Truxtun (DDG 103) with USS James E. Williams (DDG 95) sup  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 22 -- The city of Alexandria issued the following news release on June 21, 2024: The City of Alexandria Towing Advisory Board will meet on Monday, June 24, at 6 p.m., in room A-18 of the DASH facility (3000 Business Center Dr.) and virtually. The agenda (https://www.alexandriava.gov/sites/default/files/2024-06/agenda.towingadvboard.06-24-24_0.pdf?_gl=1*13n47my*_ga*MTg2NTAxMDc4OS4xNzEzNTU1MzM0*_ga_249CRKJTTH*MTcxODkxODM3NC4xMzEuMS4xNzE4OTE5MjgzLjAuMC4w) has been posted  more

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland, June 21 -- The U.S. Army Environmental Command issued the following news: By Thomas Milligan The award-winning Natural Resources Conservation team at Fort Walker, near the environmentally sensitive Chesapeake Bay, uses systematic planning, partnerships at multiple levels and innovative strategies to protect and preserve the environment at the installation and in the region. Since 2022, the team has been recognized by the Department of Defense Chesapeake Bay   more

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, June 21 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Belvoir issued the following news: The Department of Defense (DoD) recognizing the importance of stakeholder participation in the decision-making process for environmental restoration programs, and in accordance with 10 USC 2705 and DoD/Army policy, is inviting community involvement with a Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) at U.S. Army Garrison Fort Belvoir. The mission of the restoration program at Fort Belvoir is to ensure the sustainment  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, June 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Marshals Service issued the following news release: A multi-agency fugitive investigation spanning several states and lasting more than 10 months came to an end this Tuesday morning. Hampton Roads rapper Tashawnda "23 Brazy" Nicole Drayton was arrested in an apartment complex in Boykins, Virginia. Drayton was wanted for first-degree murder and related firearms charges in connection to a shooting that left a 10-year-old boy dea  more

WASHINGTON, June 22 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on June 21, 2024: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Over One Million Pensions Protected Thanks to the American Rescue Plan - One million workers and retirees' earned pension benefits protected as Administration and Senator Casey announce assistance for over 100,000 union workers and retirees covered by the Bakery and Confectionery Union and Industry International Pension Fund Today in Hershey, Pennsylv  more