WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release: * * * AmeriCorps commends awardees for their dedication to transforming communities through national service * * * AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, recognized four AmeriCorps members and two grantees in the State and National program for their excellence in service. Each year, AmeriCorps State and National recognizes programs and individuals for the Excellence in AmeriCorps Award that co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- The White House Office of National Drug Control Policy issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * In support of President Biden's Unity Agenda, new funding continues historic investment in community-led and evidence-based efforts to prevent youth substance use in every state across the country * * * To mark the start of a new school year, White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) Director Dr. Rahul Gupta announced nearly $94 million in n  more

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Education Activity issued the following news release: Dr. Louis D'Angelo, Department of Defense Education Activity - Europe Central Superintendent, announces the selection of Mr. David Kretz as the Europe Central Chief of Staff. Kretz, a seasoned DoDEA Europe leader, will be joining the Europe Central District in Sept. as the District Chief of Staff in Kaiserslautern, Germany. "Kretz's exceptional track record and deep commitmen  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 4, 2024: * * * Summary of Economic Activity The Ninth District economy contracted slightly since the previous report. Employment was flat and hiring activity softened. Prices increased slightly overall, and wage growth was moderate. Activity decreased in consumer spending, manufacturing, commercial construction, and commercial real estate. Activity among minority- and women-owned b  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following radio address on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Gov. Tony Evers today delivered his weekly radio address welcoming students, parents, families, educators, and school staff across Wisconsin back to school. This week, the governor began a statewide back-to-school tour, visiting schools and meeting with students, families, educators, and staff as they begin the 2024-25 school year. Gov. Evers has spent most of his life in ed  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Program funded by governor in 2023-25 biennial budget expands access to driver training for more teens across the state * * * Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced the launch of Wisconsin's new Driver Education Grant Program. The program, funded by the 2023-25 biennial budget signed into law by Gov. Evers, aims t  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 6 -- New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin issued the following news release: Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin announced that New Jersey, California, and Pennsylvania co-led two amicus briefs on behalf of a multistate coalition in federal appellate courts to further defend Title IX's protections of all students, including LGBTQ+ students, from gender-based harassment and sex discrimination, and to reverse a preliminary injunction that could affect certain   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: Education Department Releases State Fact Sheets Detailing Biden-Harris Administration Investments in America's Students, Schools, and Colleges Since day one of their Administration, President Biden and Vice President Harris have made fighting for public education a top priority and they have delivered, with unprecedented investments in our nation's public schools, colleges, and unive  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 6 -- The Wisconsin Economic Development Corp. issued the following news on Sept. 5, 2024: * * * Local groups can apply for grants to support small business development and creation. * * * Organizations looking to develop innovative programs aimed at supporting small businesses can apply now for a Small Business Development Grant (SBDG) from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC). Grant amounts will vary but will range from $50,000 to $250,000. The co  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The White House issued the following transcript of the Investing in America content series kickoff event: * * * MR. BENJAMIN: Thank you all so much for being here. We're so delighted to speak to you today and to hear your stories. It's my pleasure to start the first of what will be many conversations just like this led by our president. It's also my honor today to have the opportunity to introduce President Biden to you. He's put investing in America at the forefront o  more