JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: By London Prince, AFIMSC Public Affairs The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is harnessing the power of data to improve Department of the Air Force installation mail services. The center is using Automated Military Postal System, or AMPS, data to expand Intelligent Lockers to more bases, incorporate parcel lockers and streamline mail cente more PR

OAKLAND, California, March 27 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following statement on March 25, 2024: * * * As the U.S. Supreme Court considers today's argument in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, et al. v. FDA, California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued a statement urging the Court to reverse the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit's decision on mifepristone, a drug which is widely used for medication abortion. The Fifth Circuit's decision in this case would rev more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on March 26, 2024, from Economics Daily: * * * From January 2023 to January 2024, nonfarm payroll employment increased in 59 metropolitan areas, decreased in 3 areas, and was essentially unchanged in 327 areas. The largest percentage gain occurred in Madera, California, at 6.6 percent. Employment in the area rose from 41,200 in January 2023 to 43,900 in January 2024, or +2,7 more PR

HIDALGO, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Hidalgo International Bridge recently apprehended two individuals wanted for serious crimes; one wanted on an outstanding warrant for a sex crimes against children in San Antonio, the other with a prior arrest for a 2010 homicide in the Dominican Republic. "CBP officers screen all trave more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to Brownsville and Matamoros International Bridge intercepted a load of alleged fentanyl valued at approximately $448,050 hidden within a 2015 Chevrolet. "Our officers' diligence and use of multiple law enforcement tools led to this significant seizure of the more PR

LAREDO, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers assigned to the Juarez-Lincoln Bridge seized cocaine that totaled over $703,000 in street value. "CBP officers are trained to maintain their vigilance and detect suspicious activity," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "This cocaine bust demonstrates  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: At the U.S. Census Bureau, we understand the critical role that technology talent plays in addressing our greatest mission challenges and advancing our capabilities to serve the evolving needs of today's data users. Our commitment to excellence in data collection, analysis and dissemination requires us to continuously grow and develop our current technology teams, while looking outside of the Cen more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: The U.S. Census Bureau today announced the appointment of 23 members to its new 2030 Census Advisory Committee (2030 CAC). The 2030 CAC members, who represent various stakeholder organizations, groups, interests and viewpoints, have extensive census and survey experience. Under its charter, the 2030 CAC will assist the Census Bureau in devising strategies to increase awareness of and participati more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 25 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: WACO, Texas - Shrieve Chemical Company, LLC, a Drug Enforcement Administration-registered importer and distributor of listed chemicals, has agreed to pay $300,000 in civil penalties to resolve allegations that it violated provisions of the Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. SSSS 801 et seq. In December 2022, DEA diversion investigators co more PR

DALLAS, Texas, March 27 (TNSres) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Texas service sector activity expanded at a modest pace in March, according to business executives responding to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas' Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey. "Despite the expansion, labor market measures suggested no growth in employment," said Jesus Canas, Dallas Fed senior business economist. "Selling price pressure remained unchanged, while  more PR

FORT DRUM, New York, March 26 -- The U.S. Army's Fort Drum (10th Mountain Division) issued the following news: By Mike Strasser It seems spring is battling winter for control of North Country weather, lately. But despite the snow and cold temperatures, Fort Drum community members got a taste of a popular regional tradition called Maple Days, March 18-23. Hosted by the Fort Drum Natural Resources Branch, the event attracted hundreds to the Sugar Shack near LeRay Mansion, where metal pails coll more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, March 27 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: * * * In case you missed it, Washington Gov. Jay Inslee and other governors of the Reproductive Freedom Alliance issued a statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court hearing oral arguments in Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the most significant abortion rights case since this same Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. Inslee has b more PR

BOISE, Idaho, March 27 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Idaho Attorney General Raul Labrador issued a statement condemning the proposed rule from the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the liquid waste produced by meat and poultry processing plants in the United States. The Idaho Attorney General joins other states in expressing concern over the unnecessary and detrimental nature of this proposed regulation. "This propos more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, March 26 -- The Judicial Council of California issued the following opinion (No. B323430) on March 25, 2024: * * * In the Court of Appeal of the State of California, Second Appellate District, Division One BRINAN WEEKS Plaintiff and Respondent, v. INTERACTIVE LIFE FORMS, LLC, Defendant and Appellant. APPEAL from an order of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County, David S. Cunningham III, Judge. Affirmed. Sullivan Johnson and Daniel A. Johnson for Defendant and Appe more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: Five individuals were arrested in Laredo, Hebbronville, and Falls City, Texas, last week for allegedly trafficking military grade firearms to a drug cartel in Mexico. According to court documents, Gerardo Rafael Perez Jr., also known as Jerry, 23, of Laredo, allegedly coordinated the acquisition of more than 100 firearms throughout Texas to be smuggled across the international border and delivered to a dr more PR

LAREDO, Texas, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Laredo Sector Border Patrol announces the honorees for the Youth of the Month Program. The honorees for the month of March were announced during a ceremony at Staggs Academy High School. On March 26, Laredo Sector Border Patrol and community program partners honored the 11 seniors selected from Laredo area high schools with the distinguished L more PR

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Department of Energy's Office of Legacy Management issued the following news on March 26, 2024: U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Legacy Management (LM) Director Carmelo Melendez and LM Director of Site Operations Jay Glascock addressed the Environmental Council of the States (ECOS) spring meeting in Austin, Texas, Tuesday. Melendez said the meeting provided an invaluable forum for leaders of cleanup organizations to come together to share best practices and more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 26 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Food and Drug Administration, et al., v. Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine, the most significant abortion rights case since this same Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. If the Supreme Court upholds the Fifth Circuit's extreme ruling, there will be severe impacts across the country, including restricting access to the medication aborti more PR

LANSING, Michigan, March 27 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following statement on March 26, 2024: * * * Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer released the following statement as the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) began hearing oral arguments in Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine v. FDA, a case challenging the FDA's approval of mifepristone, a commonly used abortion medication. Governor Whitmer Statement "This case is an attempt to force the FDA to withdraw its decades-long  more PR

SANTA FE, New Mexico, March 27 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on March 25, 2024: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham on Monday announced two additional judicial appointments. Gov. Lujan Grisham selected Denise Thomas to fill the judicial vacancy at the First Judicial District Court in Santa Fe, and Timothy Rose for the vacant seat at the Tenth Judicial District Court in Tucumcari. The appointments follow the retirement of the Honorable Judge Sylvia LaM more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, March 27 -- The Orlando Economic Partnership issued the following news: Market Commentaries are a series of timely analyses produced by the Orlando Economic Partnership's Market Intelligence team. Commentaries are typically associated with a major data release or cover areas key to advancing the Partnership's goal of Broad-based Prosperity(R). * New population estimates indicate the Orlando MSA added 55,000 new residents between July 1, 2022, and July 1, 2023. * This was the more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, March 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today launched the Texas Space Commission and announced the inaugural members of the Texas Space Commission Board of Directors and the Texas Aerospace Research and Space Economy Consortium (TARSEC) Executive Committee at NASA's Johnson Space Center. The Texas Space Commission will cement Texas' position as a national leader in the space industry and will secure its fut more PR

TYLER, Texas, March 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release: A San Francisco, California man has pleaded guilty to federal violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Damien M. Diggs. John Khuu, 28, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to operate an unlicensed money transmitting business, and importation of MDMA before U.S. Magistrate Judge John D. Love on March 26, 2024.  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, March 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: The leader of a transnational drug trafficking organization has been imprisoned for his involvement in an international heroin trafficking conspiracy, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Malam Bacai Sanha Jr., 52, pleaded guilty Sept. 6, 2023, to conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance for the purpose of unlawful importation. U.S. District Judge Kei more PR

MCALLEN, Texas, March 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 30-year-old Edinburg resident has been sentenced following his conviction of importing meth, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Oscar Salazar pleaded guilty Aug. 4, 2022. U.S. District Chief Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Salazar to serve 120 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by five years of supervised release. At the hearing, the c more PR

MCALLEN, Texas, March 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 63-year-old Pharr resident has been sentenced following his conviction of possession with intent to distribute 11 kilograms of cocaine, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Gilberto Eloy Ramirez pleaded guilty Oct. 1, 2020. U.S. District Chief Judge Randy Crane has now ordered Ramirez to serve a 262-month sentence to be immediately followed by five years o more PR

MCALLEN, Texas, March 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas issued the following news release: A 21-year-old Pharr resident has been sentenced following his conviction of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute fentanyl, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Alex Dominque Carrillo pleaded guilty Dec. 20, 2023. U.S. District Judge Drew B. Tipton has now ordered Carrillo to serve 96 months in federal prison to be immediately followed by four year more PR

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The White House issued the following transcript of a news briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby on March 25, 2024: * * * MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right. Good afternoon, everyone. Just have a couple things at the top before we get going. President Biden -- today, he called Taoiseach Leo Varadkar of Ireland to recognize his years of service as a leader of Ireland and of the good relationship they have develope more PR