WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force seeks partner for commercialized on-base lodging ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- The Department of the Air Force is moving forward with plans to transition on-base lodging at 58 installations across the U.S. and its territories to a commercial partner through the Commercial On-Base Lodging initiative. The service is seeking a national hotel partner for a 50-year lease to ensure long-term sustainment and revital  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * Congressman McDowell Votes to Advance the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Through the House Budget Committee WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, May 18, 2025, Congressman Addison McDowell voted to advance the principle legislative vehicle delivering on President Trump's full America First agenda. The One Big Beautiful Act will now proceed to the House Rules Committee. Following passag  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Foushee's Statement on the Passing of Former Hillsborough Mayor Horace Johnson WASHINGTON, DC (May 19, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement on the passing of Horace Johnson, who served on the Hillsborough Board of Commissioners and was the Town of Hillsborough's first Black mayor. "I am deeply saddened by the passing of Horace  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for May 19, 2025 NAVY BAE Systems Technology Solutions and Services Inc., Rockville, Maryland, is awarded a $138,549,731 cost-plus-fixed-fee, cost-plus-award-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. This contract provides engineering services, installation engineering, equipment integration, overhauls, design engineering for airborne capabilities, test and evaluation, user and maint  more

WASHINGTON, May 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48097) on May 15, 2025, entitled "Energy and Water Development - FY2025 Appropriations:" (Continued from Part 2 of 4) * * * Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) Authorized in 1975 by the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (P.L. 94-163, as amended; 42 U.S.C. Sec.6201 et seq.), the SPR fulfills two statutory policy objectives: (1) reduce the economic impact of oil supply disruptions, and (2) carr  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, May 20 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on May 19, 2025: * * * City Seeks Public Input on Regulations for Private Events The City of Greensboro invites the community to participate in a brief survey designed to gather input on regulating private parties and large-scale events. The City is committed to supporting community gatherings, while ensuring public safety and enhancing the overall experience. Feedback from the survey will inform local pol  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Administration issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * NC College Students Begin 10-Week State Government Internship Program 86 students will spend summer working in state government Established in 1969 and coordinated by DOA's Council for Women and Youth Involvement, the State of North Carolina Internship Program offers college students an opportunity to connect lessons learned in the classroom to potential  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on May 19, 2025: * * * 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarship recipients announced RALEIGH - Thirty-one North Carolina students have been selected recipients of 2025 N.C. State Fair Youth Livestock Scholarships, Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced. The scholarships are designed for high school seniors and students currently enrolled in  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 20 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following statement on May 19, 2025: * * * State Treasurer Brad Briner Releases Statement in Support of House Budget Proposal State Treasurer Brad Briner released the following statement in response to the House's proposed state spending plan. "State House leaders have taken the needs of state employees to heart in this budget proposal," Briner said. "The House proposal fully funds the pension plan and increases  more