JUNEAU, Alaska, Feb. 10 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news on Feb. 9, 2024: This week Governor Mike Dunleavy traveled to Whitehorse to meet with Yukon Government leadership in his first official travel to Yukon as governor. Premier Ranj Pillai hosted Governor Dunleavy, along with Alaska Department of Fish and Game Commissioner Doug Vincent-Lang, Alaska Department of Natural Resources Commissioner John Boyle, and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities   more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management's California State Office issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The Bureau of Land Management announced a $41 million investment through President Biden's Investing in America agenda for ecosystem restoration. This funding will support 74 projects in 16 states, building on proven programs and partnerships to protect cherished wildlife and natural resources while creating good-paying j  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: Attorney General Bonta today joined a coalition of attorneys general representing 32 states and territories urging Congress to provide critical support and services to victims and survivors of crime by taking steps to increase the Crime Victims Fund (Fund) with short term, bridge funding. The balance of the Fund, which was established under the Victims of Crime Act of 1984  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet (No. 3) on Feb. 9, 2024: * * * Upcoming 2024 Product Calendar The U.S. Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2024. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. 2030 Preparation Initial Strategies for 2030 Census Preparations The Census Burea  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following remarks by Deputy Secretary Kathleen Hicks at the Defense Intelligence Agency change of directorship: * * * Good morning everyone. Good morning to Director Haines, Lieutenant General Berrier, Lieutenant General Kruse; many distinguished guests, members of the diplomatic community, family, and friends of DIA; and finally, to the people of the Defense Intelligence Agency: thank you all for joining us. It's great for me to  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: * * * Special Webinars Offered Next Week * * * The Internal Revenue Service and Security Summit partners today alerted tax professionals of a scam email impersonating various software companies in an attempt to steal Electronic Filing Identification Numbers (EFINs). The IRS warned that scammers are posing as tax software providers and requesting EFIN docume  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has joined a bipartisan coalition of 41 attorneys general in urging the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives to authorize much-needed 2024 bridge funding for the federal Crime Victims (VOCA) Fund. The VOCA Fund supports the provision of essential direct services for crime victims and survivors across the country. According to the U.S. Department of Jus  more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Feb. 10 -- The North American Aerospace Defense Command issued the following news release: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked four Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on February 9, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. This is the third time NORAD detected and tracked Russian aircraft in four   more

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Feb. 10 -- The North American Aerospace Defense Command issued the following news release: The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) detected and tracked two Russian military aircraft operating in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on February 8, 2024. The Russian aircraft remained in international airspace and did not enter American or Canadian sovereign airspace. This is the second time NORAD detected and tracked Russian aircraft in three  more

SALEM, Oregon, Feb. 10 -- The Oregon State Legislature issued the following news release: The Council of State Governments West (CSG West) has appointed Oregon Senator David Brock Smith as Co-Chair of the Public Safety Committee for 2024. Senator Brock Smith represents District 1 in the Oregon Senate, which encompasses all of Curry and most Coos and Douglas Counties. He will serve alongside Co- Chair Senator Matt Claman of District H in the Alaska Senate. The CSG West Public Safety Committee p  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The White House issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate the following individuals to serve as key leaders in his Administration: * Sarah Baker, Nominee to be General Counsel, Department of Transportation * Emily Edenshaw, Nominee to be a Member on the National Council on the Humanities * Margaret FitzPatrick, Nominee to be a Member on the National Council on the Humanities * Deborah Willis, Nominee  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The U.S. Marine Corps issued the following official news: By 2nd Lt. Sean Cloherty, U.S. Marine Corps Forces Reserve U.S. Marine Corps Col. Daniel S. Sullivan, the last actively serving Marine in the U.S. Senate, retired from the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2024. Sullivan, with a notable service record spanning from 1993 to 2024, served as an infantry and reconnaissance officer, with a secondary military occupational specialty   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to U.S. Congressional leaders urging the federal government to stop funding the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). In the aftermath of the horrific October 7th terrorist attack in Israel, the world learned that over a dozen UNRWA employees may have participated in those atrocities against the Jewish people. President Joe Biden reversed the   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to President Joseph R. Biden and Commerce Secretary Jennifer Granholm over the administration's recent "pause" of liquefied natural gas exports. The letter, which was led by the States of Kansas, Indiana, Louisiana, and West Virginia, explains how this executive action further compromises American energy security and independence. Last month, the Biden-  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Feb. 10 -- Utah Attorney General Sean D. Reyes issued the following news: Attorney General Sean D. Reyes joined a letter to leadership of the U.S. House and Senate "urging Congress to provide bridge funding to the Crime Victims Fund." The letter, spearheaded by the attorneys general from Illinois, Ohio, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin, was sent by the National Association of Attorneys General. According to the letter, the "Victims of Crime Act of 1984 (VOCA) established the Crime  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Feb. 8, 2024, the nominations of nine individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * * Sarah Elizabeth Baker, of Virginia, to be General Counsel of the Department of Transportation, vice John Edward Putnam. * Emily Edenshaw, of Alaska, to be a Member of the National Council on the Humanities for a term expiring January 26, 2028, vice Dorothy Kosinski, term expired. * Margaret Mary FitzPatrick, of the District of Columbi  more