WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: The Eliminating Barriers to Rural Internet Development Grant Eligibility (E-BRIDGE) Act, was signed into law on Friday as part of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024 (S. 4367). S. 4367 was approved by both House and Senate in December 2024. The E-BRIDGE Act removes hurdles for broadband projects under Economic Developm more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release: Legislation that will tackle the federal government's inefficient use of its office space, get federal workers back in the office, and save money for the taxpayers was signed into law by the President on Friday. S. 4367, the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which the House and Senate both approved in December, includes more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 6 -- Defense Health Agency issued the following news: Do you currently live in the West Region? Or, do you live in one of the six states (Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Texas, Wisconsin) that moved to the West Region on Jan. 1 as part of TRICARE's new regional contracts? If you pay for your TRICARE coverage using a bank electronic funds transfer, credit card, or debit card, you must now securely give your recurring payment information to the West Region c more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Jan. 7 -- The Missouri Department of Transportation issued the following news: SIKESTON - The Southeast Coalition for Roadway Safety is offering grant funding to local schools that hold student lock-in events for Project Prom or High School graduation. Events must include a presentation or activity educating students on highway safety issues within their night's agenda. Qualifying schools will receive $200 each to assist with event expenses such as location rental, foo more PR

WASHINGTON, Jan. 7 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Eric Schmitt reintroduced two bills aimed at dismantling the power of the Administrative State - the Expediting Reform and Stopping Excess Regulations Act (ERASER) Act and Separation of Powers Restoration Act (SOPRA): "Reining in an out-of-control administrative state has long been one of my top priorities, and I look forward to working hand-in-hand with the incoming Trump Admin more PR