WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has permanently debarred Q Link Wireless LLC, Dania, Florida, from the Federal Lifeline Program and all other federal universal service support mechanisms. The enforcement action follows a guilty plea from the company regarding a conspiracy to defraud the United States through wire fraud and theft of government funds. Issa Asad, owner of Q Link, entered into an administrative settlement with the commission on Jan. 17, 2025. U more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Communications Commission has announced that 12 radio stations across the U.S. have submitted applications to change their designated communities of license. The Media Bureau issued the notification following filings from several broadcast groups. The agency requires the Media Bureau to provide notice in the Federal Register whenever a station applies to modify its community of license. This process ensures that the transition between communities remai more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration has issued final approval for the Broad Causeway Bridge Replacement Project, clearing the way for a transition to a high-level fixed bridge in Miami-Dade County, Florida. The agency announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed all necessary environmental and regulatory requirements. This decision concludes the project development phase and allows the replacement o more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration announced that the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) has completed final actions for a roadway improvement project in Osceola County. The project involves widening a 3.8-mile segment of U.S. 17-92, also known as State Road 600, from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway. The construction area spans from Ivy Mist Lane to Avenue A. The decision follows the approval of a Type 2 Categor more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Food Research and Action Center issued a report showing that afterschool supper programs served only 1.26 million children on an average school day in October 2024, reaching just one child for every 16 who received free or reduced-price school lunch. The analysis highlights persistent gaps in the Afterschool Nutrition Programs, which provide federal reimbursements for suppers and snacks through the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch P more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON 'TAVIS SMILEY': "WE'RE GOING TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON" * TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader in the House of Representatives. It is true that if Democrats can take over the House in November, he will be the first African American to be Speaker of the US House. But it is also true he's my fraternity brother. He's a good Kappa. Please more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 21 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON 'TAVIS SMILEY': "WE'RE GOING TO KEEP THE PRESSURE ON" * This week, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on KBLA's Tavis Smiley, where he reiterated that Democrats are committed to protecting healthcare and that Republicans have a responsibility to join them by extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits. TAVIS SMILEY: It is true that he is the Minority Leader i more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (TNSFR) -- AE Ventures Fund III LP, Boca Raton, Florida, has filed a request for a regulatory exemption to provide financing to All.Space Networks Ltd., Berkshire, United Kingdom. The funding is intended to support the expansion of the satellite firm within the U.S. Because the proposed transaction involves entities with shared ownership, the firm is seeking an exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act of 1958. According to the filing, the request is more PR