JACKSON, Mississippi, May 6 -- The Mississippi State Auditor issued the following news release on May 5, 2025: * * * Audit Uncovers Alarming Expenditures of Taxpayer Funds by Nonprofits JACKSON, Miss. - Today State Auditor Shad White released a report showing taxpayer funds were spent on a "Queerceanara" (which was described as a "Latinx pride month event that highlights LGBTQ Latinx and Indigenous community members"), beer, "diva brunches," and other questionable expenses by nonprofit organi  more

WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Completes Cost Recovery for Cleanup Work Done at U.S. Technology Superfund Site in Berger, Missouri LENEXA, KAN. (MAY 5, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a cost recovery settlement with private settling parties and settling federal agencies to recover $2.4 million for cleanup work performed by EPA Region 7's Superfund program. "EPA Region 7 is committed to cl  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, May 6 -- The Maryland Department of Natural Resources issued the following news on May 5, 2025: * * * DNR Unit Renamed Watershed and Climate Services to Highlight Focus on Restoration and Resilience Previously the Chesapeake and Coastal Service, WCS will continue Bay restoration work with additional climate emphasis The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has officially rebranded its Chesapeake and Coastal Service with the name Watershed and Climate Services, a name  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- President Trump issued the following proclamation on May 5, 2025: * * * National Hurricane Preparedness Week, 2025 Every year, hurricanes destroy lives, striking some of our Nation's most beautiful regions and leaving devastation in their wake. National Hurricane Preparedness Week is a time to raise awareness about the dangers of these storms and encourage citizens in coastal areas and inland communities to be vigilant in emergency planning and preparation. Hurricanes, s  more

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Summary Company Announcement Date: May 02, 2025 FDA Publish Date: May 05, 2025 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Potential or Undeclared Allergen - Soy Company Name: Vietti Food Group Brand Name: Yellowstone Product Description: Baked Beans Vietti Food Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Soy in 15-oz Yellowsto  more