BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Jan. 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * Published Jan. 6, 2025 * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The U. S. Air Force released the Fiscal Year 2025 Selective Retention Bonus list, effective Dec. 16, 2024. The FY25 SRB program consists of 89 Air Force specialty codes, reflecting the Air Force's ongoing commitment to retaining highly skilled enlisted personnel. Airmen whose Air Force spec  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release: * * * Original text here: Biden-Harris Administration Delivers $12 Billion in Long-Term Assistance to Communities Impacted by Disasters Funds will support recovery from Lahaina Wildfire, Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, and other 2023 & 2024 disasters WASHINGTON \- Today, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced the allocation of nearly $12 billion in C  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following news release: CDC is saddened by Louisiana's report that a person previously hospitalized with severe avian influenza A(H5N1) illness ("H5N1 bird flu") has passed away. While tragic, a death from H5N1 bird flu in the United States is not unexpected because of the known potential for infection with these viruses to cause severe illness and death. As of January 6  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 6, 2025: Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Paul Bailey, Gates Garcia, Adam Kissel, Scott Yenor, and Chris Young to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. Paul Bailey Bailey is an Attorney for Welton Law Firm. Active in his community, he currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Pensacola Christian College and is a Registered Instructor with the National Rifle   more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: After consultation with the Governor, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has ordered the Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) to open a full review of security plans from New Year's Eve and the Sugar Bowl in New Orleans. The review follows the January 1, 2025 terrorist attack which tragically took the lives of fourteen people and critically injured over two dozen more. The  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: Governor Jeff Landry announced his appointments to serve on the Louisiana Board of Ethics. Hon. Jason P. Amato Hon. John D. Crigler Hon. Rickey L. Nowlin Hon. Kenneth " Mike" Smith Sr. Hon. Vanessa G. Whipple "We are excited to announce these important appointments today. These appointments will bring fresh perspectives and create much needed change. I look forward to the great wor  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Jan. 7 -- Gov. Jeff Landry, R-Louisiana, issued the following news on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Calls for Senate Democrats to Confirm Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary * * * Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is expected to be with President Joe Biden where he will speak with him about his request for a Presidential Disaster Declaration. This declaration will provide necessary federal assistance to protect health, property, and safety following the Bourbon Street terr  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region c  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: Note to editors and reporters: Video b-roll of a CCBHC (4 minutes, 41 seconds)opens in a new tab and an explainer video "What is a CCBHC? (50 seconds) , external link opens in a new tab" are available for download and use in reporting, courtesy of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), an agency within the U.  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Jan. 6, 2025: * * * Biden-Harris Administration Announces Additional Actions in Response to the Horrific Attack in New Orleans Since the horrific attack conducted by a homegrown violent extremist inspired by ISIS took place in New Orleans on January 1, President Biden has directed his team to provide every possible resource to support the state and local response, as well as the victims and their families. The   more