WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: * * * Innovative public private partnership will advance locally designed economic plans in energy communities. * * * Today, the inaugural Energy Communities AmeriCorps class launched their year of full-time service with a pledge to "get things done for America" by working with local leaders to advance economic development and job creation in rural energy communities across the country. This innovative publ more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Publics Works Committee and a member of the Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to improve the reliability, safety, and security of the water supply for t more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: For a fourth year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $20 million being awarded to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 15 states. This funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers across the country, delivering on President Biden's vision to rebuild our nation's infrastruct more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 6 -- First Lady Cathy Justice issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2024: The winners of the First Lady Student Ornament Competition were announced during the Joyful Night celebration. The competition is a holiday tradition encouraging students across the state to submit ornaments around a particular theme. This year, the First Lady asked students to help "Deck the Halls with Santa Claus" by creating a Christmas ornament that honors the spirit of Santa Cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: For a fourth year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced $20 million being awarded to 20 airport-owned airport traffic control towers across the country, spanning 15 states. This funding will be used to upgrade existing or build new control towers across the country, delivering on President Biden's vision to rebuild our nation's infrastructure through his Investing in America agenda. T more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (I-WV), member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced $14.5 million from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) for five projects across West Virginia and Appalachia. The funding will support collaborative, multi-state projects that will promote large-scale economic transformation. "I'm pleased that ARC is investing $14.5 million though their Appalachian Reg more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The National Association of Scholars Maryland Affiliate issued a 67-page report in June 2024 entitled "Constitutional Principles and Maryland Public Campuses: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Programs." Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... 4 Campus DEI Reports Overview ... 8 University System of Maryland ... 11 Bowie State University (BSU) ... 15 Coppin State University (CSU) ... 19 Frostburg State University (FSU) ... 22 Salisbury University (SU) .. more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 6 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics issued the following news release: * * * Grades 9-12 Enrollment Increases Since Fall 2019, While Lower Grades Remain Below Pre-COVID-19 Enrollment Peak * * * Prekindergarten through 12th-grade public school enrollment in the 50 states and the District of Columbia reached 49.5 million students for the fall of 2023, according to new data released by the National Center for Education Stati more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Dec. 5, 2024 Today the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is taking steps to streamline and provide flexibilities for environmental compliance requirements for 2024 hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton allowing the Farm Service Agency (FSA) to expedite approval of payments and practice implementation for Emergency Conservation Program (ECP), Emergency Forest Restoration Program (EFRP), and more PR