ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 302d Airlift Wing Provides Aerial Firefighting Support in Colorado * * Published Aug. 11, 2025 * By 302d Airlift Wing Public Affairs * 302d Airlift Wing PETERSON SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- The Air Force Reserve's 302d Airlift Wing provided aerial firefighting support against fires in Colorado August 9 and 10. In support of the National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC), the 302 AW la more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Airborne School: What It's Really Like Learning to Jump * So you're scared of heights, yet somehow you've found yourself in line to jump out of a C-130. Your mind is reeling with all the stuff you've been taught to land safely, but still, if you screw it up, it could mean your life. No big deal, right? But that's the life of a Basic Airborne School recruit at Fort Benning, Georgia. The three-week course, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Army Marksmanship Unit Trains West Point Cadets to Build Future Lethal Force * Cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, recently received hands-on basic rifle marksmanship training from the U.S. Army Marksmanship Unit's Instructor Training Group, aimed at strengthening their shooting skills and preparing them to be lethal, combat-ready soldiers in the future. Army Sgt. 1st Class Juan  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- BrandSafway, Atlanta, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency advocating for changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard program. The organization argues that absent revisions to the program's requirements, the Northeast region's last remaining oil refineries could close, resulting in the loss of thousands of direct and indirect jobs, including those at BrandSafway. The letter states that the RFS in its current form threatens the  more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Condemns Radical Anti-American Remarks From Democrat Rep * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced a resolution condemning recent anti-American remarks made by Rep. Delia Ramirez (D-IL). Rep. Ramirez, a member of the House Homeland Security Committee, recently said that she is "a proud Guatemalan before I'm an American." The resolution states that elected of more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, South Region -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The index for food increased 0.3 per more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater -- July 2025 * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 1.1 percent from May to July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted the index for all items le more PR

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Defense Contract Audit Agency issued the following news: * * * David Van Dingenen and his experience with the Executive Leadership Development Program The Executive Leadership Development Program (ELDP) is a unique leadership development opportunity hosted by the Defense Civilian Personnel Advisory Service. The 10-month program involves direct contact and involvement with senior leaders, Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Marines  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Federal Communications Commission is considering a proposal that would change a television station's broadcast channel in West Point, Mississippi. The petition, filed by WLOV License LLC, Cumming, Georgia, requests an "Amendment of Section 73.622(j), Table of TV Allotments, Television Broadcast Stations (West Point, Mississippi)" (MB Docket No. 25-247). The company wants to change its channel from 16 to 26 to resolve interference issues and allow it to operate at its f more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) addressing the agency's proposed revisions related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The HPD, which serves as the State Historic Preservation Office for Georgia, aims to provide insights and recommendations that affect the preservation of historic properties within the state. The HPD expresses concern that the USDA's proposed c more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD) has issued a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) expressing concerns about the agency's proposed updates to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. As the State Historic Preservation Office for Georgia, HPD emphasizes its interest in how these changes could affect compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA). In the letter, HPD outlines a rang more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Georgia Historic Preservation Division (HPD), Atlanta, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Installations, Energy and Environment regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) procedures. The HPD aims to ensure that any changes to NEPA regulations adequately consider the impact on historic properties in Georgia, as the division plays an essential role in preserving the more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13082) on Aug. 11, 2025, by American national government analyst Sarah J. Eckman and legislative attorney L. Paige Whitaker: * * * Mid-Decade Congressional Redistricting: Key Issues States typically begin their congressional redistricting processes following the decennial U.S. census and apportionment, at which point states with multiple House seats draw congressional district  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Nadler, Jeffries, Thompson Call on New York Republicans to Support Universal Background Checks * Following the mass shooting in a Midtown Manhattan office building in late July, Representative Jerrold Nadler (NY-12), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), and Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-04) led the New York Democratic delegation in a letter on Friday calling  more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Philippine Air Force Reserve delegation visits Georgia to strengthen U.S. partnership * * Published Aug. 12, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Sean Evans * Air Force Reserve Command ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. -- Philippine Air Force Reserve leaders visited Air Force Reserve Command installations in Georgia August 7 to 9 to advance a growing program that strengthens military partnerships in the I more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secret Service issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta EBT Fraud, Card Skimming Operation Prevents Estimated Loss of $43.7 Million ATLANTA - The U.S. Secret Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Special Investigation Unit, and local law enforcement partners from throughout Georgia concluded a two-day outreach operation aimed at combatting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Law enforce more PR

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Space Force outlines part-time model, options for 310th Space Wing members * * Published Aug. 11, 2025 * By Tech. Sgt. Frank Casciotta * 310th Space Wing SCHRIEVER SPACE FORCE BASE, Colo. -- U.S. Space Force and Air Force Reserve senior leaders held a town hall for members of the 310th Space Wing on the service's new part-time personnel model, which will not mirror traditional Reser more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Mike Thompson, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * THOMPSON, JEFFRIES, NADLER CALL ON NEW YORK REPUBLICANS TO SUPPORT UNIVERSAL BACKGROUND CHECKS * FOLLOWING THE DEADLIEST SHOOTING IN NEW YORK CITY IN 25 YEARS, DEMOCRATS CALL FOR ACTION Washington, D.C. - Following the mass shooting in a Midtown Manhattan office building in late July, Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chairman Mike Thompson (CA-04), Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08),  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The University System of Georgia issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2025: * * * University System of Georgia's Economic Impact Increases to $23.1 Billion USG Graduates Earning Over $1.4 Million More with Their College Degrees * The University System of Georgia powered $23.1 billion into the state's economy in FY 2024 - a 5.4% jump from last year - while recent graduates stand to earn $1.4 million more over their lifetimes thanks to their degrees, two  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Conducts 2025 Oral Rabies Vaccination Efforts Targeting Wildlife in Eastern United States * Contact: aphispress@usda.gov WASHINGTON, August 12, 2025--The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) will begin its annual distribution of RABORAL V-RG(r), an oral rabies vaccine (ORV) bait, in select areas in the east more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service issued the following news release: * * * USDA Forecasts U.S. Corn Production Up and Soybean Production Down from 2024 Aug. 12, 2025 - The Crop Production report issued today by USDA's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) forecasted corn production up from 2024 and soybean production down from last year. Corn production is up 13% from last year, forecast at 16.7 billion bushels; soyb more PR