WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Benton Institute for Broadband and Society and Institute for Local Self-Reliance Community Broadband Networks Initiative issued a 50-page report in June 2024 entitled "Neighborly Networks: Vermont's Approach to Community Broadband." The report was written by Ry Marcattilo and Revati Prasad. Here are excerpts: * * * INTRODUCTION ... 5 VERMONT'S BROADBAND STORY ... 7 Table 1: Broadband Availability by Maximum Speed Tier in Vermont, 2019 ... 7 Map 1: Maximum Internet Ac more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued a notice involving an information collection on Nov. 14, 2024, entitled "Regional Educational Laboratory Southwest Leading Early Childhood Achievement & Development Efficacy Study".  AGENCY: Institute of Education Sciences (IES), Department of Education (ED). ACTION: Notice. SUMMARY: In accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Department is proposing a new information collection request (ICR). DATES: In more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Education has released the following public communication dated Dec. 2, 2024, from 23 attorneys general: * * * To: The Honorable Miguel A. Cardona, Ph.D. Secretary of Education U.S. Department of Education 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington, DC 20202 CC: Linda McMahon, Nominee for Secretary of Education Re: Comment by States of Missouri, Kansas, and 21 other States on Student Debt Relief for the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program (Direc more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has released the following public communication on Nov. 12, 2024, from Trillium Transportation Fuels LLC. Here are excerpts: * * * Request for Information: Medium- and Heavy-Duty Electric Charging Technologies and Infrastructure Needs Federal Highway Administration Joint Office of Energy and Transportation LOVE'S RESPONSE RFI No: FHWA-2024-0028 * * * INTRODUCTION Love's appreciates the opportuni more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 5, 2024, entitled "Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument, Harrison, NE". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Agate Fossil Beds National Monument more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec.5, 2024, entitled "Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, Oneida, TN". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, Big South Fork National Rive more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued a notice in the Federal Register on Dec. 5, 2024, entitled "Intended Disposition: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Forests in Florida, Tallahassee, FL". Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY: In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Forests in Florida (National Forests in Florida more ST

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Governor Kevin Stitt sent a letter to EPA Administrator Michael Regan warning the agency not to make changes to Oklahoma's authority over environmental programs in the final days of the Biden administration. The letter comes after recent push by the EPA for the state to comment on a years' old Biden administration proposal to undermine Oklahoma's authority over some environmental regula more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on Dec. 10, 2024: * * * Today, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after voting in favor of S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024: "The 2024 WRDA bill will benefit Oklahoma in so many ways. For example, through the addition of feasibility studies at Lake Sardis and Lake Texoma, we will be able to ensure water reliability for future growth and develo more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Mark Green, R-Tennessee, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 10, 2024: Today, House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Counterterrorism, Law Enforcement, and Intelligence Chairman August Pfluger (R-TX) and Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security Chairman Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) delivered the following opening statements in a hearing to examine the full scope of threats posed to our homeland security b more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Last week, Mayor Nichols approved a budget amendment for a grant awarded to the Tulsa Police Department that will enhance the capacity of local law enforcement to address and prevent violent crimes. The $400,000 Safe Oklahoma Grant, courtesy of the Oklahoma Attorney General's Office, reaffirms the City of Tulsa's commitment to public safety and community well-being. "Every Tulsan deserves to feel safe in more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: Mayor Monroe Nichols announced that Mike Miller, current City Manager for the City of Muskogee, will serve in his administration as the City of Tulsa's new City Administrator. Miller will assume responsibilities starting January 6, 2025. As the City Administrator, Miller will serve in a key role in the Administration and assist Mayor Nichols in carrying out day-to-day operations for the City of T more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, Dec. 11 -- The city of Tulsa issued the following news on Dec. 10, 2024: U.S. Attorney Clint Johnson, City of Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols, and Tulsa Police Chief Dennis Larsen proudly announced a $2.5M grant from the National Sexual Kit Initiative. The grant will allow the Tulsa Police Department to continue working on the prosecution of unsolved sexual assault cases. This is critical to enhancing the response to sexual assaults and ensuring justice for victims. This funding w more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Funding Will Improve Access to a Clean, Reliable Electric Grid and Safe Drinking Water for Millions in Rural and Tribal Communities U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that USDA is investing $6.3 billion in rural and Tribal communities across 44 states to expand access to a clean and reliable electric grid, provide safe drinking water and create good-paying jobs. more PR