JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Arab American Heritage Month WHEREAS, Alaska is comprised of many languages, belief systems, and traditions that strengthen the social fabric of our State; and WHEREAS, we respect the heritage and traditions of all cultures in our communities and we are proud to be Alaskans with diverse ethnicities; and WHEREAS, Arab Americans have made valuable contributions to many aspects of  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Bear Awareness Month WHEREAS, Alaska is blessed with an abundance of wildlife and the State's healthy wildlife populations have a significant impact on the Alaskan way of life; and WHEREAS, our State is notably home to all three species of North American bears, including approximately 100,000 black bears, 30,000 brown bears, and an estimated 4,000 - 7,000 polar bears. Black bear  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Child Abuse Prevention Month WHEREAS, every child is entitled to love, care, security, and protection from abuse, exploitation, and neglect, and we must protect our children's inalienable rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; and WHEREAS, child abuse affects millions of children nationwide and thousands in Alaska, and over 90 percent of child abuse is perpetuate  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Month of the Military Child WHEREAS, many Alaskans serve in the United States military, and military members sacrifice time with their families and loved ones to protect the security and freedom of our Nation; and WHEREAS, Alaskans recognize and commend the children in our communities who show courage, strength, and resilience as their enlisted family members serve our State and  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Second Chance Month WHEREAS, every person is endowed with human dignity and value, and those who have fallen should be given the opportunity to become contributing members of our Great State once again; and WHEREAS, approximately 80 million Americans have a criminal record, with 4,400 individuals incarcerated and 3,800 individuals on probation and parole in Alaska; and WHEREAS,  more

JUNEAU, Alaska, April 2 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following proclamation on April 1, 2025: * * * Sexual Assault Awareness Month WHEREAS, on the 24th anniversary of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Alaskans are reminded that we must keep working together to prevent sexual assault and increase public awareness of the support groups that provide resources to survivors and those at risk; and WHEREAS, sexual assault violates a person's sense of dignity, security, trust, and priva  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document from Economics Daily: * * * Employment up in 38 metro areas, down in 1 area, over the year ended January 2025 From January 2024 to January 2025, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 38 metropolitan areas, decreased in 1 area, and was essentially unchanged in 348 areas. The largest over-the-year percentage gains in employment occurred in Barnstable Town, Massachusetts (6.1 p  more

WASHINGTON, April 2 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 1, 2025: * * * Justice Department to Surge Resources to Indian Country to Investigate Unresolved Violent Crimes Operation Not Forgotten Will Surge 60 FBI Personnel to 10 FBI Field Offices to Support Investigations of Indian Country Violent Crimes The Justice Department today announced that it will surge FBI assets across the country to address unresolved violent crimes in Indian Country, includin  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Leaders Describe Host of Threats to Homeland, Steps to Mitigate Them The Defense Department's No. 1 priority is defending the homeland, said Rafael F. Leonardo, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for homeland defense and hemispheric affairs. Leonardo testified on a panel today at the House Armed Services Committee on U.S. military posture and national security challenges in Nor  more

WASHINGTON, April 1 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center to Pay $195,000 to Settle EEOC Equal Pay Charge Conciliates Federal Charge That Medical Center Paid Female Workers Less Than Male Colleague HAYWARD, Calif. - Tiburcio Vasquez Health Center, a non-profit medical center with 15 health centers and clinics through southern Alameda County, has agreed to provide $195,000 to three female employees and other inj  more