GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, June 4 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on June 2, 2025: * * * 'It's more akin to a war zone' By David Zimmer Early this morning, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara held yet another press conference following a violent incident in Minneapolis. That is not a criticism of the chief, but a sad reflection on the state of Minneapolis when its poli  more

WASHINGTON, June 3 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Environment, released the following opening statement from a May 20, 2025, hearing entitled "Innovations in Agrichemicals: AI's Hidden Formula Driving Efficiency": * * * Good morning and thank you to our witnesses for being with us today. This morning's hearing topic on agrichemical innovations is very important to me, as my district is home to over 200 specialty crops, inc  more

WASHINGTON, June 7 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on House Interior, Environment and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Benjamin Smith, acting director of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Indian Health Service, from a June 5, 2025, hearing on the fiscal 2026 budget request: * * * Good afternoon Chairman Simpson, Ranking Member Pingree, and Members of the Committee. Thank you for your support and for inviting me to speak with you about the President's  more

WASHINGTON, June 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12648) on June 3, 2025, by Nicole T. Carter, deputy assistant director and specialist and natural resources policy specialist Anna E. Normand. Here are excerpts: * * * U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2025 Appropriations For FY2025, Congress enacted funding for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) civil works activities as part of a full-year continuing appropriations act (commo  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, June 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Vicksburg District issued the following news release: * * * USACE Vicksburg District announces Feasibility Agreement with City of Batesville The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has entered into a Feasibility Agreement (FA) with the City of Batesville, Mississippi, as part of the Continuing Authorities Program (CAP). The signing ceremony was held at the Batesville Mounds Complex Museum on May 22, 2025,  more

VICKSBURG, Mississippi, June 4 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Vicksburg District issued the following news release: * * * USACE Vicksburg District announces Project Partnership Agreement with City of Columbus The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Columbus, Mississippi, as part of the Mississippi Environmental Infrastructure Program (Section 592). For the city of Columbus, Mayor Keith Gaskin sig  more