WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: PHOENIX Bell Road Tire and Auto LLC, doing business as Big O Tires, a tire company in Glendale, Arizona, will pay $64,500 and implement corrective measures to settle a disability discrimination case, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) announced today. An investigation by the EEOC's Albuquerque Area Office found reasonable cause to believe that Bell Road Tire and Auto viol more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: The Bureau of Reclamation today announced nearly $12.1 million through President Biden's Investing in America agenda to support collaborative planning and design projects to improve water sustainability and efficiency. Reclamation selected a total of 43 projects in 11 states to receive the funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Inflation Reduction Act and annual appropr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) applauded the passage of the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (WRDA) through the Senate. Senator Cortez Masto fought for several Nevada priorities in the legislation, which authorizes the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to improve water infrastructure and address drought. The bill now heads to President Biden's desk to be signed into law. "Drou more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: Today, the Senate passed two of U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto's (D-Nev.) bills to help create thousands of new jobs at the Apex Industrial Park and to protect the water supply for more than one million Southern Nevadans. The two bills now head to the House of Representatives for consideration. "These two commonsense bills will help the Las Vegas valley thrive, creating good-paying jobs and pr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: Senators Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Mark Kelly (D-Arizona) and John Hickenlooper (D-Colorado) are applauding the inclusion of language based on the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapitalization Act in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The U.S. Senate passed the FY 2025 NDAA by an 85-14 vote on Wednesday. Crapo and Hickenlooper introduced the Fighter Force Preservation and Recapit more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the more PR

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Dec. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: Second Lt. Madison Marsh made history as the first active-duty servicemember to win the Miss America crown and title, and she spent 2024 traveling the country, meeting women and answering questions on how the Air Force empowers femininity. The nation responded. In Colorado, a cadet told Marsh she was on the fence about accepting her nomination to the United States Air Force Academy  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 20 -- The Department of Education (DOE) is seeking applications from parent organizations for its Special Education Parent Information Centers (PTIs) program. This initiative aims to empower parents of children with disabilities by providing them with essential training and resources. Funding Available for Parent-Led Organizations The program prioritizes applications from parent organizations with diverse leadership encompassing parents of children with disabilities, special e more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced his nominees to the United States Service Academies. A nomination is required to attend the U.S. Military Academy (West Point), the U.S. Naval Academy, the U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy; the U.S. Coast Guard Academy does not require a nomination. Being nominated is a significant honor. The application process is rigor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) announced today that his Good Samaritan Remediation of Abandoned Hardrock Mines Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden. Co-led with U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho), this legislation will make it easier for "Good Samaritans," such as state agencies, nonprofits, and other groups, to clean up and improve water quality in and around abandoned hardrock mines. Heinr more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Package includes Hickenlooper's priority to continue the use of fixed anchors for rock climbing in wilderness areas Legislation heads to president's desk Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper celebrated the passage of the bipartisan outdoor recreation package known as the EXPLORE Act. The legislation expands access to outdoor recreation and improves recreation opportunities on public lands across the more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Funding comes from the senators' Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet welcomed the announcement that the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) approved Colorado's application for $12.3 million in federal funding to expand affordable high-speed internet in Colorado. The funding is from the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Bill paves the way for more generic drugs to come to market Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Tom Cotton, Peter Welch, and Susan Collins introduced the bipartisan Skinny Labels, Big Savings Act, a bill designed to lower drug prices by accelerating the roll-out of generic drugs and creating legal protections from endless lawsuits for generic drug manufacturers who obtain "skinny label" FDA approv more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: Legislation now heads to president's desk Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper and Representative Joe Neguse celebrated passage of their bipartisan Drought Preparedness Act and Water Data Improvement Act. "More than 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for water, food, recreation, and energy," said Hickenlooper. "Our communities, our farms, our environment, all depend on water. These bills e more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Reclamation issued the following news release: BOULDER CITY, Nev. The Bureau of Reclamation announced today that the water level at Lake Moovalya will be one-foot lower for about three weeks beginning Jan. 10, 2025. The temporary elevation change, requested by the Bureau of Indian Affairs, will facilitate annual maintenance on canals operated by the Colorado River Indian Tribes.River users should exercise extra caution as lo more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Dec. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 for the program's 69th year. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his way across the globe delivering presents to children. The NO more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: Tonight, the Senate passed two bills led by Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) S.2151and S. 5000--by unanimous consent. These bills now await passage in the House. S.2151 will enhance wildfire research, while S.5000 addresses the harmful impacts of hydropower reductions at Glen Canyon Dam. "These bills reflect Utah's unique regional challenges and our commitment to finding practical solutions," said Senator Lee. "The Utah Wi more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) sent a letter to Wellpath one of the nation's largest private providers of prison healthcare following its declaration of bankruptcy, urging them to ensure that incarcerated patients with credible, serious tort claims against the company as well as staff and other creditors receive fair notice and fair compensation in the course of Wellpath's bankruptcy proceeding more PR