Friday - June 26, 2026

News Tipoffs - Louisiana Editors

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Bike Lanes and More New Safety Measures Coming to Louisiana Blvd
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 27 -- The city of Albuquerque issued the following news on June 26, 2024: * * * Bike Lanes and More New Safety Measures coming to Louisiana Blvd. Road safety project made possible by funds generated from Automated Speed Enforcement program * * * This week, the City of Albuquerque's Vision Zero program is starting work on its first major project to be paid for through funds generated from the Automated Speed Enforcement program. The project will be a restriping   more
Department of Labor Awards More Than $57M in Grants to Help Homeless, at-Risk Veterans Re-Enter Workforce
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of more than $57 million in grants to support programs that help veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness overcome barriers to the workforce and find meaningful employment. Administered by the Veterans' Employment and Training Service, the Homeless Veterans' Reintegration Program awarded   more
Hunger and Homelessness: Funding Distribution for Key Programs [Reissued with revisions on Jun. 27, 2024]
WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSrep) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: Here are excerpts: * * * Fast Facts The COVID-19 pandemic, inflation, and increased housing costs raised questions about whether more U.S. households are experiencing hunger and homelessness. We reviewed key federal programs that provide food or housing assistance to people experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Federal funding for such programs generally increased in FY 2017-2022. These pro  more
Justice Dept.: National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action Results in 193 Defendants Charged and Over $2.75 Billion in False Claims
WASHINGTON, June 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: The Justice Department today announced the 2024 National Health Care Fraud Enforcement Action, which resulted in criminal charges against 193 defendants, including 76 doctors, nurse practitioners, and other licensed medical professionals in 32 federal districts across the United States, for their alleged participation in various health care fraud schemes involving approximately $2.75 billio  more
Remembering the fallen
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, June 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: An explosion, heard from more than 20 miles away, rocked and decimated the walls of the barracks near King Abdulaziz Air Base as frantic screams of terror pour out of the building. Combat boots and yellow flowers representing those who lost their lives are displayed during the 28th Annual Khobar Towers Memorial Ceremony at Eglin Air Force Base, June 25, 2024. Every year, friends, f  more
Strategic Systems Programs Promotes Workforce Modernization at Nuclear Triad Symposium
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, June 28 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: by Shelby Thompson Strategic Systems Programs (SSP) represented the Navy's leg of the nuclear triad during the 25th Annual Nuclear Triad Symposium held on the Louisiana State University (LSU) Shreveport campus June 20th. Representatives from across the nuclear triad, including Air Force Global Strike Command (AFGSC) and industry partners, advocated for increased focus on workforce needs, sma  more