ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN to Update New Yorkers on Long Island Brush Fires Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN. The Governor updated New Yorkers on the brush fires in Long Island, and the ongoing state of emergency to prioritize the deployment of resources toward fire suppression and necessary evacuations. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 7, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp., Conshohocken, Pennsylvania (SPE2DX-25-D-1000 $5,649,602,820); DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc.,** Parkridge, Illinois (SPE2DX-25-D-9000, $277,666,966); and Cardinal Health Inc., Dublin, Ohio (SPE2DX-25-D-8000, $16,564,367), have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price requirements contract under solicitation SPE2DX-24-R-0001 for   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 7, 2025 DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp., Conshohocken, Pennsylvania (SPE2DX-25-D-1000 $5,649,602,820); DMS Pharmaceutical Group Inc.,** Parkridge, Illinois (SPE2DX-25-D-9000, $277,666,966); and Cardinal Health Inc., Dublin, Ohio (SPE2DX-25-D-8000, $16,564,367), have each been awarded a firm-fixed-price requirements contract under solicitation SPE2DX-24-R-0001 for   more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Directs New York State Landmarks to be Lit Purple in Celebration of International Women's Day and Women's History Month Governor Kathy Hochul today directed landmarks across the State to be lit purple in celebration of International Women's Day on March 8 and in recognition of Women's History Month. The Governor has remained committed to furthering the fight for women's rights   more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Heinrich Join Colleagues in Urging USDA to Reinstate Hispanic-Serving Institution Fellowship Program That Has Served New Mexico Students and Educational Institutions Senators to USDA: "The Department's decision to suspend EKDLG Fellowship Program threatens the U.S. agricultural workforce pipeline and the opportunities this program provides educators and students nationwide" NMSU Was Part  more

ALBANY, New York, March 8 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Governor Kathy Hochul "Minutes ago, I spoke with County Executive Ed Romaine about the brush fire in the Pine Barrens and informed him that the State of New York is here to provide any resources and support he needs. The New York National Guard has already begun providing air support by helicopter and is coordinating with local law enforcement. I have also deployed personnel fro  more

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following remarks on March 6, 2025: * * * Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent Remarks at the Economic Club of New York Updated transcript of remarks below. It is an honor to be speaking here today as the 79th Secretary of the Treasury of the United States. It was only six months ago when President Trump laid out his vision to restore American economic prosperity to this very group. It is a privilege to be here both as a membe  more