ROBINS AFB, Georgia, May 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Air Force Reserve Chief Warns Congress: Funding Shortfalls Threaten Readiness * Published May 28, 2025 * By Lt. Col. Ethan Stoker * Headquarters Air Force Reserve Last week, Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve, told Congress that funding shortfalls and aging aircraft are jeopardizing Reserve readiness. This all despite the cost-effectiveness and crucial role the Reserve pla  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport commander advises SeaPort Council representatives that warfare center is 'open for business' NEWPORT, R.I. -Despite rapid and dramatic changes within the federal government under the current administration, the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport remains "open for business." That was the message delivered by Commanding Officer Capt. Chad Hennings at a well-attended SeaP  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Restoration Revitalizes Fish Stock, Brings Community Together In the wake of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, commercial fish species in the Gulf of America (formerly the Gulf of Mexico) were significantly impacted. The Oceanic Fish Restoration Project, part of NOAA's restoration efforts after the spill, partnered with the pelagic longline fishing community to help rebuild robust fisheri  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, May 29 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news on May 28, 2025: * * * Seeking Public Input on 2025 Draft Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan As part of the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) ongoing resiliency efforts, we are encouraging stakeholders and the public to share their comments on the Draft 2025 District Sea Level Rise and Flood Resiliency Plan. The draft plan details regional resiliency projects and ou  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Makes Second Stop of Hurricane Preparedness Tour in Miami Ahead of 2025 Hurricane Season MIAMI - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined state and local leaders and law enforcement in Miami for a hurricane preparedness press conference to urge Floridians to get prepared as the 2025 Hurricane Season begins June 1. Senator Scott kicked off his annual statewide tour yesterday in Naples and continu  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Soto Announces Over $33.5 Million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants for Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport ORLANDO, FL -- Today, Congressman Darren Soto (FL-09) announced that Orlando International Airport and Kissimmee Gateway Airport will receive over $33.5 million in FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grants. The AIG program was created by the Infrastructure Law and provides $1  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * South Carolina Man Charged for Multimillion-Dollar Medicare Fraud and Ponzi Schemes Two indictments were unsealed today charging a South Carolina man with defrauding Medicare through a laboratory test scheme during the COVID-19 pandemic and with defrauding customers of his private charter jet company, AeroVanti Inc. As alleged in the first indictment, during the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Britton-H  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 29 -- The Florida Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 28, 2025: * * * Two Florida State Parks Ranked Among Nation's Best Beaches The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is proud to announce that two Florida State Parks have once again been recognized among the best beaches in the nation on Dr. Beach's Top 10 Beach List for 2025.  Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park in Naples is listed at No. 4, and St. Andrews  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters, Including Hurricane Helene WASHINGTON - In an ongoing effort to support national hurricane preparedness and help communities move quickly to recover from devastating storms, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced more than $1.5 billion in federa  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release on May 28, 3035: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Announces Over $1.5 Billion to Repair Roads and Bridges Damaged by Natural Disasters, Including Hurricane Helene WASHINGTON - In an ongoing effort to support national hurricane preparedness and help communities move quickly to recover from devastating storms, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy t  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on May 28, 2025: * * * Who Benefits: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill Gives Seniors New Tax Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. - The One, Big, Beautiful Bill fulfills President Trump's promise to seniors and provides welcome tax relief after four years of inflation robbed their retirement under President Biden. Each senior will receive an additional bonus of $4,000 to the sta  more

WASHINGTON, May 28 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * With Federal Disaster Aid Almost Exhausted, Members of Congress from North Carolina, Virginia, Florida, and Georgia Urge Trump Admin. to Submit New Funding Request to Congress Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) led a group of 11 bipartisan lawmakers from North Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, and Florida in urging the Trump administration to take immediate action to prevent disaster recovery  more