US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Thursday, January 19:
GOV. NAPOLITANO APPOINTS TEN MEMBERS TO TRIAL, APPELLATE COURT COMMISSIONS
Jan 19, 2006 ... Gov. Janet Napolitano, D-Ariz., issued the following news release: Gov. Napolitano has appointed six members, three Republicans and three Democrats, to the Arizona Commission on Appellate Court Appointments. Two attorneys and four non-attorneys were among the appointees. As ...
ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ISSUES NOTICE REGARDING AIR POLLUTION CONTROL IN ARIZONA
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality issued the following public notice: The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) has reached a preliminary determination and is proposing to issue Air Quality Control Permit No.33240 to Fiesta Canning Company, Inc., 3117 N. 16th ...
WEIGHTS AND MEASURES LEGAL NOTICE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Somerville issued the following notice: IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 41, CHAPTER 98, OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF MASSACHUSETTS, I HEREBY GIVE NOTICE TO ALL INHABITANTS OR PERSONS HAVING USUAL PLACES OF BUSINESS IN SOMERVILLE USING WEIGHING AND MEASURING DEVICES FOR ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT MAKES ARRESTS IN SERIES OF BURGLARIES
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: Two arrests have been made in a series of burglaries. A 15-year-old juvenile male from Roanoke and Dustin Collins, 19-years-old of Roanoke, have been arrested in connection with those burglaries. The juvenile has been charged with ...
NIMS TRAINING OFFERED IN GROTON
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Connecticut Commission on Fire Prevention and Control issued the following news release: Please see the following notice for two NIMS compliant Incident Command System training programs being offered in Groton. These NWCG based programs are offered to Connecticut's Emergency Response ...
REP. BONILLA VISITS DEL RIO
Jan 19, 2006 ... Rep. Henry Bonilla, R-Texas (23rd CD), issued the following press release: Today, Rep. Henry Bonilla visited Del Rio to meet with more than 25 members of the Texas Border Sheriff's Coalition. Co-Chair of the Congressional Border Caucus and Vice-Chair of the U.S./Mexico Caucus, Rep ....
HARRIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPUTIES INVESTIGATES TWO ROBBERIES AT MASON ROAD, KATY FREEWAY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Harris County Sheriff's Department (4th district) issued the following press release: On January 18, 2006, Harris County Sheriff's Deputies responded to two robberies that occurred just before 11pm within minutes of each other. The first robbery occurred at a Blockbuster Video Store ...
REP. BONILLA VISITS EAGLE PASS
Jan 19, 2006 ... Rep. Henry Bonilla, R-Texas (23rd CD), issued the following press release: Today Rep. Henry Bonilla visited Eagle Pass to meet with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Border Patrol Agents and toured the Eagle Pass Port of Entry facilities. Co-Chair of the Congressional Border ...
REP. BONILLA HOLDS AGRICULTURE ROUNDTABLE IN BRACKETTVILLE
Jan 19, 2006 ... Rep. Henry Bonilla, R-Texas (23rd CD), issued the following press release: Brackettville farmers and ranchers showed up today to participate in Congressman Henry Bonilla's Agriculture Roundtable. At the meeting, Bonilla was able to answer questions and update the community on issues ...
WITNESSES NAMED FOR PERRIE SIMPSON EXECUTION
Jan 19, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Corrections issued the following news release: Witnesses have been named for the execution of Perrie Simpson, scheduled for 2 a.m. on January 20 at Central Prison. OFFICIAL WITNESSES Curtis Faircloth - Victim's family member Chris ...
NORFOLK SOUTHERN TO WORK ON ALL RAILROAD CROSSINGS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS BEGINNING JAN. 22
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Valdosta issued the following press release: Norfolk Southern will be working on all railroad crossings within the city limits beginning January 22 and continuing until completion of construction. On January 19, Gornto Road will be closed for railroad construction until ...
ATTORNEY GENERAL KLINE ISSUES STATEMENT CONCERNING MOVEMENT OF 'JESSICA'S LAW' LEGISLATION IN KANSAS SENATE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Kansas attorney general issued the following statement: STATEMENT BY ATTORNEY GENERAL KLINE CONCERNING MOVEMENT OF "JESSICA'S LAW" LEGISLATION IN KANSAS SENATE: "I am pleased that the Kansas Legislature has made strengthening penalties for those who prey upon our children a ...
CABARRUS AVENUE LANE CHANGE PLANNED
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Concord issued the following press release: Roadwork is expected to start on Feb. 6 and last for seven weeks on West Cabarrus Avenue. Work crews will maintain two lanes of traffic on Cabarrus Avenue, from Market to Spring Streets, but eliminate the turn lane. The ...
POLICE ATHLETIC LEAGUE PLANS ANNUAL FUNDRAISING GALA
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Alpharetta issued the following press release: Treat yourself to an elegant, fun-filled evening featuring casino style gambling, dinner, dancing, a silent auction, and a live DJ while supporting the youth of your community and join us at the 10th Annual PAL Benefit and ...
CITY BUSINESSES TAKE ACTION AGAINST CRIME
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Greenville issued the following press release: Businesses in the City of Greenville are using a new resource to track crime. "Business Watch" provides daily emailed crime reports to businesses that sign up for the program at www.greenvillepd.com, the website for the ...
GOVERNOR ANNOUNCES ROCKET RACING LEAGUE TO LOCATE WORLD HEADQUARTERS IN SOUTHERN NEW MEXICO
Jan 19, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: Gov. Bill Richardson today announced that Rocket Racing League, a an aerospace entertainment organization that is developing the nascent market for low-altitude rocket-powered aircraft racing, will bring ...
JOB TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS $2.9 MILLION IN JANUARY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: At its January meeting the JTIP board approved $2,974,879 in funds, creating 820 new jobs, for small and large businesses that are expanding and relocating operations in Otero, Grant, Bernalillo, and ...
DOG DAYS START EARLY THIS YEAR WITH OPENING OF CARY'S FIRST DOG PARK
Jan 19, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Make no bones about it; pet owners and their pooches will be howling happy with today's opening of the Town of Cary's first public dog park. Nearly 90 local pet owners have already purchased passes to access the park at 2050 NW Maynard ...
U.S. MEN'S SOCCER TEAM TO PREPARE FOR 2006 FIFA WORLD CUP IN CARY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: The world-renowned U.S. Men's National Soccer Team has selected SAS Soccer Park in Cary for its final training camp from May 9 - 21, 2006 before heading to Germany to play in the FIFA (Federation Internationale de Football Association) ...
TOWN OF CARY'S WEEKEND UPDATE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Friday: January 20 No events scheduled for this date. Saturday: January 21No events scheduled for this date. Sunday: January 22 Friends of Hemlock Bluffs Paver Dedication Hemlock Bluffs Nature ...
TRAFFIC DETAIL ON I-74
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Bettendorf issued the following news release: On Wednesday, January 25, between 8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m., the Bettendorf Police Department, in conjunction with the Government Traffic Safety Bureau will conduct ...
NEW MEXICO PUBLIC EDUCATION DEPARTMENT, ALBUQUERQUE VOCATIONAL CHARTER SCHOOLS ANNOUNCE SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Public Education issued the following news release: Education Secretary D. Veronica C. Garcia announced today that the Public Education Department and Albuquerque Charter Vocational High School (ACVHS) and Charter Vo-Tech Center have settled the legal case ...
LAND DEPARTMENT AIMS TO BREAK 2005 SALES RECORD WITH $33.45 MILLION SALE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Arizona Department of State Land Department issued the following news release: Less than one month ago, the Land Department announced record shattering sales revenue for 2005 of $514 Million. Today, the agency began to chase that record with an auction of 32 acres of State Trust Land ...
WAKE COUNTY COUPLE PLEADS GUILTY TO STATE TAX CHARGES
Jan 19, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release: A Wake County couple pleaded guilty recently to charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Dwight E. and Lottie L. Hinnant were each charged with three counts of failure to file and ...
WAKE COUNTY BUSINESS OWNER PLEADS GUILTY TO STATE TAX CHARGES
Jan 19, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release: A Wake County business owner pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. James Blinco of 3701 Saratoga Drive, Raleigh, pleaded guilty to failure to file and ...
NEW MEXICO RETURNS TO UTAH FOR ANNUAL SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL
Jan 19, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Tourism issued the following news release: Once again, New Mexico tourism and film office officials are back on the road promoting New Mexico at the internationally acclaimed Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah - the premier showcase for American and ...
APPLICATION DEADLINE FOR ADVISORY COUNCIL ON NEW WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES, JAN. 27
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Concerned and interested ratepayers of Clackamas County Service District No. 1 are invited to apply for positions on a newly created sewer advisory council. "While there are differences of opinion on approach, I ...
MINOR INJURY CRASH INVOLVING POWER POLE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: At 6:33 a.m. this morning Clackamas County Sheriff's deputies were dispatched to a report of a single-vehicle crash on SW Advance Rd. near the intersection with SW 45th Drive, Wilsonville. Upon arrival, they found a blue ...
PUBLIC HEARINGS ON HAMLET, VILLAGE APPLICATIONS SCHEDULED IN CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The Clackamas County Board of County Commissioners (BCC) has scheduled public hearings on the three community applications to form villages or hamlets. The hearings will be held: Thursday, February 23, 10 ...
JAN. 23 TOURISM DAY HIGHLIGHTS STATE'S PUBLIC-PRIVATE TOURISM PARTNERSHIPS
Jan 19, 2006 ... The West Virginia Division of Tourism issued the following news release: Many tourism businesses in West Virginia thank West Virginia legislators and state agencies for helping them to succeed. In fact, some have said that without the state's assistance through advertising grants and ...
DISTRICT ATTORNEY REORGANIZES BAD CHECK WRITING PROGRAM
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Deschutes County government issued the following news release: To assist local merchants who are victimized by bad check writers, District Attorney Mike Dugan announced the reorganization of the Bad Check Restitution Program. Dugan reorganized the Bad Check Restitution ...
ASSEMBLYMAN CASALE APPLAUDS SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY AGREEMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Pat M. Casale, R-Troy (108th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Pat M. Casale (R,C-108th) applauded today's bipartisan agreement achieved by a joint conference committee from both houses of the state Legislature that will continue requiring sexual ...
NORTH CAROLINA ART COUNCIL ORGANIZES CHILDREN'S EVENTS ON VALENTINE'S DAY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: February gifts of flowers wilt within a few days. Reconsider roses for theater season tickets and make Valentine's Day a family event. Capitalize on your chance to bestow a gift that lasts a ...
ASSEMBLYMAN WALKER: TOUGHER SEX OFFENDER REGISTRY LEGISLATION PASSES
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Robert Walker, R-Hicksville (15th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Rob Walker (R,C-Hicksville) today saluted the efforts of the Assembly minority leaders and his rank-and-file colleagues over the past few months in forcing passage of tougher state ...
ASSEMBLYMAN THIELE: COMMUNITIES, INDIVIDUALS PROVIDED INCREASED SAFEGUARDS WITH NEW MEGAN'S LAW LEGISLATION
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele Jr., R-Sag Harbor (2nd District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele, Jr. (R,I,WF-Sag Harbor) today voted for legislation strengthening the requirements of the state Sex Offender Registry, a provision under Megan's Law. The ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN SCOZZAFAVA CALLS FOR CIVIL CONFINEMENT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava, R-Gouverneur (122nd District), issued the following press release: Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava (R,I,C,WF-Gouverneur) and her Assembly minority colleagues, still fresh from their victory on a strengthened Megan's Law, are calling for a joint conference ...
ASSEMBLYWOMAN SAYWARD SAYS JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE NEEDED TO PASS CIVIL CONFINEMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblywoman Teresa R. Sayward, R-Willsboro (113th District), issued the following press release: It helped pass the first on-time state budget in 21 years, and it was the catalyst that toughened the Megan's Law Sex Offender Registry just this week - a joint conference committee. Now, ...
MAYOR JENNINGS DELIVERS 2006 STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Albany issued the following speech: State of the City Address By Mayor Gerald D. Jennings Presented to the Albany Common Council Thank you for being here this evening and for affording me an opportunity to share with this new Council and by extension the people of ...
ASSEMBLYMAN MOSIELLO CALLS FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION ON CIVIL COMMITMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Louis A. Mosiello, R-Yonkers (93rd District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Lou Mosiello (R,C,I-Yonkers) announced today his strong support for his conference's push for immediate action on civil commitment. He joined his Assembly minority colleagues to also ...
ASSEMBLYMAN OAKS: MEGAN'S LAW VICTORY SHOULD CLEAR WAY FOR CIVIL CONFINEMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Robert C. Oaks, R-Macedon (128th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Robert C. Oaks (R,C-Macedon) today called for an Assembly vote on civil confinement, a measure that would keep the most dangerous sexual predators confined to mental-health facilities ...
ASSEMBLYMAN O'MARA: LET'S PASS CIVIL CONFINEMENT
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Thomas F. O'Mara, R-Horseheads (137th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Tom O'Mara (R,C-Horseheads) today joined Minority Leader Jim Tedisco (R,C,I-Schenectady-Saratoga) in calling for a joint conference committee to develop bipartisan civil ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ORTLOFF ANNOUNCES $160,000 IN STATE GRANTS FOR NORTH COUNTRY
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Chris Ortloff, R-Plattsburgh (114th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Chris Ortloff (R,I,C-Plattsburgh) today announced $160,000 in state grants awarded to projects in Clinton, Essex and Franklin counties. "These grants within the 2005-06 ...
ASSEMBLYMAN ORTLOFF: 'JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEES ARE THE WAY TO GO'
Jan 19, 2006 ... Assemblyman Chris Ortloff, R-Plattsburgh (114th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Chris Ortloff (R,I,C-Plattsburgh) today called for another joint conference committee to reach a bipartisan resolution on civil confinement laws proposed by both sides. "I ...
OFFICIAL DEMOBILIZATION CEREMONY SET FOR FOX TROOP, 82 CAVALRY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: On Friday, January 20, 2006 at 12 p.m., at the Kliever National Guard Armory located at 10000 33rd Drive NE, Portland, OR., the troopers from Fox Troop, 82 Cavalry, Oregon Army National Guard will be formally demobilized ...
FOX TROOP SOLDIERS, 82 CAVALRY, OREGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD TO RETURN TO OREGON
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: F Troop, 82nd Cavalry, Oregon Army National Guard will complete de-processing at Ft. Lewis, Washington this afternoon and will then travel by bus to Oregon. Oregon State Police Troopers will meet them at the border and ...
OREGON SOLDIERS ON THE ROAD HOME TO OREGON AS OF 8:10 P.M.
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: Seventy soldiers of the Oregon National Guard boarded buses and departed Fort Lewis at approximately 8:10 p.m. today to return home to Oregon after nearly a year tour of duty in Iraq. They will arrive at Kliever ...
FOX TROOP, 82 CAVALRY, OREGON ARMY NATIONAL GUARD SET TO ARRIVE AT KLIEVER ARMORY
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Military Department issued the following news release: The troopers from Fox Troop, 82 Cavalry, Oregon Army National Guard who recently returned to the states from their deployment into Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom will depart Ft. Lewis, WA at approximately 8 ...
TWO RE-APPOINTED TO FISH RESTORATION AND ENHANCEMENT BOARD
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife issued the following news release: The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission at its January meeting in Salem re-appointed Darlene Kline-Dolby and Bob Mullong to second four-year terms on the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Fish ...
OREGON STATE LANDS DIRECTOR TO HOST PUBLIC MEETING IN ASTORIA
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of State Lands issued the following news release: Oregon Department of State Lands Director Ann Hanus will provide an overview of DSL's programs and listen to the public's concerns and ideas at an open house scheduled in Astoria on January ...
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICE OFFERS NEW CHILD SUPPORT PAYMENT OPTIONS
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Social Services issued the following press release: The Department of Social Service (DSS) is now offering child support clients two new options in receiving payments. "As our Department and all of state government face severe reductions, we are ...
HEALTHCARE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH EDUCATION WEEK SET FOR FEB. 5-11
Jan 19, 2006 ... The South Dakota Department of Health issued the following news release: February 5-11, 2006 is Healthcare in Partnership with Education (HIPE) Week in South Dakota. Throughout the week, schools, communities and healthcare providers will sponsor a variety of healthcare-related events and ...
'LUNA SEA' LEAVES LAMEUSE STREET
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Biloxi issued the following news release: The "Luna Sea," a 48-foot green steel-hulled shrimp boat that survived the driving winds and pounding seas of Hurricane Katrina to become a backdrop for most national news shows broadcasting from Biloxi, has been moved from its spot ...
SECOND QUARTER 2005 REPORT AVAILABLE
Jan 19, 2006 ... Louisiana Works issued the following press release: Secretary of Labor John Warner Smith announced today that the report entitled "Louisiana Employment and Wages - Second Quarter 2005" is now available on our Web site. The average quarterly employment for Louisiana during second ...
ANNUAL MAYOR'S BALL SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of St. Peters issued the following news release: The second annual St. Charles County Mayor's Charity Ball is scheduled for April 1 at the St. Charles Convention Center. St. Peters Mayor Shawn Brown said "We raised a lot of money last year, the first year, and I hope ...
ALABASTER YOUTH SOCCER JOINS C.A.S.L. ORGANIZATION FOR SPRING 2006
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Alabaster issued the following news release: Alabaster Youth Soccer joins CASL Organization for Spring 2006 Alabaster is pleased to announce that we will join CASL, Central Alabama Soccer League, for the ...
PECHANGA ISSUES STATEMENT ON ANTI-CLASS II LETTER
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Pechanga Band of Luiseño Indians, a federally-recognized Native American tribe, issued the following statement: PECHANGA STATEMENT CONCERNING ANTI-CLASS II LETTER: "The claims of this business group are appalling and unsubstantiated. At best, they are misrepresentations about ...
HARMON PARK ACTIVITY CENTER INFORMATIONAL MEETING ON FEB. 1
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Kearney issued the following news release: The City of Kearney will be holding an informational meeting to discuss the future of the Harmon Park Activity Center. Replacement of the Harmon Park Activity Center was identified as a high ...
Plan Urges TSA to Put Airports in Charge of Screening, Switch to Risk-Based System
Jan 19, 2006 ... The Reason Foundation issued the following news release: The Sept. 11 commission recently gave the U.S. a grade of "F" in airline passenger screening, stating, "Few improvements have been made to the existing passenger screening system since right after 9/11." To improve aviation ...
MAYOR REA ANNOUNCES CHANGES AT 5TH STREET ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Mishawaka issued the following press release: Mayor Jeff Rea and Street Commissioner Mike Watson today announced upcoming changes at the 5th Street Environmental Center. Effective February 1, 2006, the Center will no longer be accepting newspapers or cardboard for recycling ....
INTERACTIVE SERVICES ON PROVO'S WEB PAGE
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Provo issued the following news release: Provo's web page allows residents to interact with the City in a variety of ways. Visit ...
SPARKS CITY COUNCIL TO ADDRESS FUTURE CASINO LOCATIONS, DEFINITION OF NON-RESTRICTED GAMING
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Sparks issued the following news release: During its meeting Monday, January 23, 2006, the Sparks City Council is expected to consider a Master Plan Amendment that, if approved, will modify the criteria for the location of future hotel-casinos within city limits. The council is ...
CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER REDEVELOPMENT, SMART GROWTH PROJECTS
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Sparks issued the following news release: The Sparks City Council is expected to consider a number new redevelopment projects and "smart growth" subdivisions during its meeting Monday, January 23, 2006, at 3 p.m.The agenda includes three condominium projects near the ...
PUBLIC INVITED TO OPEN HOUSE TO COMMENT ON UPDATES TO 1995 OPEN SPACE PLAN
Jan 19, 2006 ... The city of Missoula issued the following news release: In 1995, citizens and planners worked together to draft an open space plan for the greater Missoula area. The plan served as the guideline for acquiring open space over the past 10 years with the $5 million bond voters approved that ...
REPS. BLACKBURN, INSLEE UNVEIL BILL TO PROTECT PHONE RECORDS, STRENGTHEN PRIVACY RIGHTS
Jan 19, 2006 ... Rep. Marsha W. Blackburn, R-Tenn. (7th CD), issued the following press release: Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and Jay Inslee (D-WA) unveiled yesterday legislation aimed at preventing imposters from fraudulently accessing the phone records of unsuspecting consumers. Their announcement ...
PARKER MAINSTREET OMNIUM SEEKS HOST FAMILIES FOR CYCLISTS
Jan 19, 2006 ... The town of Parker issued the following news release: The 2006 Parker Mainstreet Omnium will bring three days of professional cycling races to Parker this fall from Sept. 15 to Sept. 17. Parker's third annual bike race gets bigger and better each year, and is making the leap from a large ...