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News Tipoffs - New Jersey Editors Newsletter for Thursday September 05, 2024 ( 6 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $179 Million to Support Academic Acceleration Efforts Focused on Improving Literacy and High-Quality Assessment Systems
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: The (Department) today announced $179 million in grants focused on supporting academic acceleration for every child, building on the Biden-Harris Administration's goal to improve academic achievement nationwide. These grants include $149 million in new Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) awards--the largest number of awards ever for this program--and nearly  more

Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Mexico's Launch of Federal Home Energy Rebates Program Helping Lower Families' Utility Bills
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * New Mexico Households Can Receive up to $14,000 Through the Home Energy Rebate Programs to Save Energy and Save Money on Energy-Efficient Home Upgrades * * * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.--As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced today that New Mexico has launched its first Home Energy Rebates program, s  more

Governor Hochul Announces Start of $9.3 Million Bridge Replacement Project on NYS Thruway Over Oriskany Boulevard in Oneida County
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 4 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2024: * * * Project Includes the Complete Replacement of 150-Foot-Long Bridge Structure and the Reconstruction of More Than 17,000 Square Feet Bridge Deck and Highway Approaches Multi-Year Project To Be Completed in Phases To Limit Disruptions to Traffic on the Thruway and Oriskany Boulevard * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the start of a $9.3 million bridge replacement proje  more

Naval History & Heritage Command: Navy History Matters
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Naval History and Heritage Command issued the following news: In the latest edition of Navy History Matters (September 3, 2024), the 9/11 terrorist attacks and America's response, and the tragic flight of airship R-38 (ZR-2) are covered. In addition, read about World War I's railway guns, and the ship-of-the-line America that was gifted to France for its support during the American Revolution. Location: Welcome to Navy History Matters--our biweekly compilation of a  more

U.S. Department of the Treasury Announces Maryland Will Join IRS Direct File for Filing Season 2025
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release: More Than 700,000 Marylanders Eligible to Use Free Tax Filing Tool Next Year Made Possible by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that Maryland will be the latest state to join IRS Direct File for Filing Season 2025. IRS Direct File was made possible by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, which provide  more

Vt. U.S. Attorney: New Jersey Man Charged With Drug Conspiracy
BURLINGTON, Vermont, Sept. 5 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Vermont issued the following news release: The Office of the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont announced that on August 29, 2024, a federal grand jury returned a four count indictment charging Andy Soto, 32, of Jersey City, New Jersey, with conspiring to distribute controlled substances; possessing with intent to distribute more than 500 grams of cocaine; possessing with intent to distribute mor  more