US Fed News Service, Including US State News back issues from Wednesday, February 22:
CITY OF ALEXANDRIA DEPRTMENT OF HUMAN SEVICES OFFERS PROFESSIONAL ENROLLMENT COUNSELLING FOR MEDICARE PART D
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Alexandria issued the following press release: The City of Alexandria's Department of Human Services Office of Aging and Adult Services has retained Merry Dawson Bown, M.P.A., J.D., an attorney with experience in healthcare benefits and senior citizen issues, to provide ...
ROANOKE POLICE DEPARTMENT RESPONDS TO COMMUNITY CONCERNS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Roanoke issued the following press release: The Roanoke Police Department is responding to community concerns regarding the homicide of William Wellington King. On February 19, 2006 officers were called to the area of 6th Street and Allison Avenue, SW at 2:53 a.m. in ...
DEPUTIES CATCH ARMED ROBBERS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Harris County Sheriff's Department (4th district) issued the following press release: In the early morning hours of February 21, 2006, Harris County Sheriff's Deputies captured two suspects involved in an armed robbery that had occurred only minutes before. Just after 12 am off duty ...
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT'S DIVISION OF WORKERS' COMPENSATION ISSUES APPEAL SUMMARY REGARDING ABDULLAH ABDULRAHMAN VS. SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, OTHERS
Feb 22, 2006 ... Iowa Workforce Development's Division of Workers'Compensation issued the following appeal summary: ABDULLAH ABDULRAHMAN, Claimant, vs. SMITHWAY MOTOR XPRESS, INC., Employer, and LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., Insurance Carrier, Defendants. File No ....
ROCK HILL BUSINESSMAN ARRESTED ON TAX CHARGES
Feb 22, 2006 ... The South Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following press release: South Carolina Department of Revenue investigators arrested the owner of a Rock Hill pharmacy today and charged him with intentionally failing to file state income tax returns. Gregory S. Boone, 35, ...
LAKE DILLON HOLDS AUDITIONS FOR 'EQUUS'
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Dillon Town Council issued the following news release: Auditions for the Lake Dillon Theatre's upcoming production of "Equus" will be Monday and Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at 176 Lake Dillon Drive in Dillon. Auditions will be given by appointment only, so interested parties can call (970) ...
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE SEEKS COMMENT ON TURN LANE AT U.S. HIGHWAY 41, SEAGRAPE DRIVE BIG CYPRESS NATIONAL PRESERVE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Big Cypress National Preserve issued the following press release: Big Cypress National Preserve proposes to construct a left turn lane and associated through lane at the intersection of U.S. Highway 41 and Seagrape Drive, near the west entrance to the ...
JOB TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM AWARDS $358,775 IN FEBRUARY
Feb 22, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release: At its February meeting the JTIP board approved $358,775 in funds, creating 32 new jobs, for businesses that are expanding operations in Bernalillo County. This month's recipients are: ...
GAINESVILLE PLANNING AND APPEALS BOARD ISSUES AGENDA FOR MARCH 14 MEETING
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Gainesville issued the following agenda for a meeting: REVISED AGENDA GAINESVILLE PLANNING and APPEALS BOARD March 14, 2006 Georgia Mountains Center 5:30 p.m. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 14, 2006 3. OLD BUSINESS 4. NEW ...
CHATTANOOGA FIREFIGHTERS SAVE APARTMENT BUILDING
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Chattanooga issued the following press release: Quick work by Chattanooga firefighters saved an apartment building from going up in flames this morning. The Chattanooga Fire Department received the alarm at 3:48 a.m. and responded to The Courts at Waterford at 6220 ...
PETE HOLLIS MEMORIAL SCULTPURE GARDEN PLANNED
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Greenville issued the following press release: An area civic organization is raising money to build a memorial sculpture garden in honor of the late Dr. Pete Hollis, who was recognized around the nation for his many educational achievements. Friends of Pete Hollis is ...
PRIMARY ELECTION VOTER ROLL AT 1.88 MILLION
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Harris County Tax Assessor-Collector issued the following press release: Harris County Voter Registrar Paul Bettencourt announces that his office has compiled and has begun printing the county's 2006 Primary Election voter roll of 1,879,602 eligible voters for delivery to County ...
GOV. BALDACCI ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER PROMOTING SAFER CHEMICALS IN CONSUMER PRODUCTS, SERVICES
Feb 22, 2006 ... Gov. John Baldacci, D-Maine, issued the following executive order: WHEREAS, Maine is dedicated to the mutually dependent goals of economic development, public health promotion and environmental protection; and WHEREAS, further development of safer alternatives to hazardous ...
SEN. FEINGOLD ISSUES STATEMENT ON U.S. PORT DEAL
Feb 22, 2006 ... Sen. Russell Feingold, D-Wis., made the following remarks: Statement of Sen. Russ Feingold On the U.S. Port Deal: Congress needs to take a very close look at the Administration's decision to ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER GRANTING STAY TO MICHAEL HILLER
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders:BEFORE THE PHARMACY EXAMINING BOARD IN THE MATTER OF THE LICENSE OF MICHAEL HILLER, R.Ph. PETITIONER ORDER GRANTING STAY LS0408114PHM Michael Hiller RPh 708 Starlight Court ...
DEL. FALEOMAVAEGA ASKS SECRETARY RICE TO ASSIST SAMOANS APPLYING FOR U.S. VISAS
Feb 22, 2006 ... - Del. Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, D-American Samoa, issued the following press release: Del. Faleomavaega announced today that on Thursday, February 16, 2006, he called upon the Secretary of State, Condoleezza Rice, to assist in improving the burdensome and expensive US visa application processes ...
PORTALES UNLICENSED CONTRACTOR TO SERVE EIGHT AND A HALF YEARS FOR FRAUD, UNLICENSED CONTRACTING ACTIVITY
Feb 22, 2006 ... The New Mexico Department of Regulations and Licensing issued the following news release: The state Construction Industries Division (CID) announced today that an unlicensed contractor ranked ninth on its top ten unlicensed contractors list has been ordered to serve eight and a half ...
OREGON'S DATA & VIDEO SERVICES IS STATE'S NEWEST CLASSROOM
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Administrative Services issued the following news release: As the state of Oregon keeps a close watch on the tax dollars it spends, finding an effective way to offer its workers training opportunities to improve their skills in areas ranging from education to law ...
TOWN OF CARY OPENS ALL LANES OF DAVIS DRIVE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: A new and improved Davis Drive is the "Talk of the Town" - the Town of Cary, that is - now that all four lanes of the Davis Drive Widening Project are open from just south of Sherwood Forest Place to just north of Morrisville-Carpenter ...
GREAT GRAPES! WINE, ARTS, FOOD FESTIVAL
Feb 22, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Three years young and aging like a fine wine, the Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival is a grand celebration of wine, food and live music. Don't miss this opportunity to master the art of wine tasting while attending gourmet ...
WILSON BUSINESSMAN GUILTY OF STATE TAX CHARGES; RECEIVES ACTIVE SENTENCE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Revenue issued the following news release: A Wilson businessman pleaded guilty Wednesday in Wake County Superior Court to felony tax charges filed by the North Carolina Department of Revenue. Edward R. Mitchell, 59 of 1704 Westbrook Drive, Wilson, ...
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR OREGON ON FEB. 22: COOS BAY DRUG TRAFFICKER SENTENCED
Feb 22, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for Oregon issued the following press release: Karin J. Immergut, the United States Attorney for the District of Oregon, announced today that 43-year old Teresa Lynn Bracamontes, a resident of Coos Bay, Oregon, was sentenced by ...
CARY/APEX WATER PLANT TO BEGIN ANNUAL DISINFECTION PROCESS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: In accordance with state and federal regulations, the Cary/Apex Water Treatment Facility will temporarily stop adding ammonia to its water treatment disinfection process beginning Wednesday, March 1, 2006. Customers who use kidney ...
FINAL CONSTRUCTION OF FORT CLATSOP BEGINS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Fort Clatsop National Memorial issued the following press release:Construction of the walls of the new Fort Clatsop exhibit, at the park site, began today. Logs previously cut, notched and fit together to form walls of the Enlisted Men's quarters, then sent ...
FINAL LEWIS AND CLARK BICENTENNIAL EVENT ON PACIFIC COAST: RETURN HOME
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Fort Clatsop National Memorial issued the following press release:Plans for the final Lewis and Clark Bicentennial event on the Pacific Coast were announced today. "Join us for the Return Home," said Chip Jenkins Superintendent. "We are going to ...
COMFORT STATIONS ON GRAND PROMENADE TO CLOSE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Hot Springs National Park issued the following press release: Hot Springs National Park will close the north and south comfort stations along the Grand Promenade on the morning of Tuesday, February 21, in preparation for their removal. "The park has ...
CONTROLLED BURN ALONG GALLOWAY TRAIL
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Springfield issued the following news release: The City of Springfield Fire Department has approved a controlled burn for Thursday, Feb. 23, 2006, along a portion of the Galloway Creek Greenway trail, between Covington Street and Battlefield ...
SPECIAL RANGER-LED PROGRAMS IN MARCH
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Gulf Islands National Seashore issued the following press release: Gulf Islands National Seashore Superintendent Jerry Eubanks announced today that National Seashore rangers will lead several programs during spring break. Barrier Island Walk at 10:00 ...
CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE GETS MULTIPLE AWARDS FROM UNITED WAY
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Fayetteville issued the following press release: The City of Fayetteville was recently honored with multiple awards from the United Way for the city's 2005 United Way campaign. The city received a Spirit of North Carolina Award and a Paul T. Hodul Award, while ...
MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTION TO HOST PRISON MEDIA DAY ON MARCH 2
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Massachusetts Department of Correction issued the following news release: MILFORD The Massachusetts Department of Correction continues its 14th year of hosting Prison Media Days with a tour of the following facility: * March 2, 2006, 9:30am-Mass. Alcohol and Substance Abuse ...
CATOCTIN MOUNTAIN PARK ANNOUNCES ROAD OPENINGS, SPRING ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The National Park Service's Catoctin Mountain Park issued the following press release: The closed portions of Park Central and Manahan Roads in Catoctin Mountain Park will reopen in March. These roads were closed to vehicle traffic in December making them available for winter recreation ....
EAGAN NAMES FIRST FULL-TIME FIRE CHIEF
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Eagan issued the following news release: The City of Eagan has named Michael Scott as its first full-time Fire Chief following more than 41 years of volunteer chiefs of the nearly 100-member volunteer department. Scott, currently a captain of Station Four in southeast Eagan, ...
RECORD LOW FIRE FATALITIES REPORTED FOR 2005
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Oregon State Fire Marshal issued the following news release: Since the Office of State Fire Marshal began keeping records in 1919, 2005 was the first year a child has not died in a fire in Oregon according to Oregon State Fire Marshal Nancy Orr. Although total fatalities also reached ...
PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION APPROVES RENEWABLE ENERGY STANDARD ADJUSTMENT
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Colorado Public Utilities Commission issued the following press release: The Colorado Public Utilities Commission (PUC) today approved an agreement setting the initial monthly Renewable Energy Standard Adjustment (RESA) for Xcel Energy customers at six-tenths of a percent. ...
CEMETERY ADVISORY BOARD SPECIAL CALLED MEETING ON FEB. 23
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Auburn issued the following news release: The City of Auburn's Cemetery Advisory Board will hold a special called meeting on Thursday, February 23 at 4:00 p.m. at the Dean Road Recreation Center ....
ASSEMBLYMAN CROUCH TO HOST TOWN HALL MEETING IN CONKLIN
Feb 22, 2006 ... Assemblyman Cliff Crouch, R-Guilford (107th District), issued the following press release: Assemblyman Cliff Crouch (R-Guilford) is inviting Conklin residents to join him at a town hall meeting at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Conklin Town Hall. The meeting will provide residents with ...
WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF REGULATION AND LICENSING ISSUES ORDER GRANTING STAY OF SUSPENSION TO PAMELA WOLFF
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing issued the following orders: IN THE MATTER OF THE DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS AGAINST Pamela Wolff, RN RESPONDENT ORDER GRANTING STAY OF SUSPENSION LS0306064NUR To: Pamela Wolff 3277 S. 13th St. Milwaukee ...
BURMESE PYTHON FOUND IN BATHROOM CEILING
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Rexburg issued the following news release: Bessy the Burmese python has been found - but the pet snake won't be going home. Bessy went missing in a Rexburg, Idaho, apartment complex about two weeks ago. Now a pumbler has found the snake hiding in a bathroom ceiling ....
AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT WARNS ABOUT MONEY ORDER FRAUD
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Rexburg issued the following news release: Area law enforcement is warning about a money order scam that is being seen in Rexburg, Idaho Falls and Ammon. Counterfeit money orders like this are being passed at numerous banks and at area Wal-Marts. Police say ...
SITES NEAR REXBURG MAY BECOME DESIGNATED STATE PARKS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Rexburg issued the following news release: The St. Anthony Sand Dunes and the site of the failed Teton Dam have been revealed as possible locations for a new state park in eastern Idaho. Officials with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation named the possible ...
MEDFORD MAYOR, CITY COUNCIL SEEK APPLICANTS FOR MEDFORD BOARDS, COMMISSIONS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Medford issued the following news release: The Medford Mayor and City Council are looking for people interested in serving on city boards, commissions, and committees. Application forms are available in the City Manager's Office, Room 312, City Hall as well as on the City ...
REP. CHABOT CALLS ON PRESIDENT TO HALT PORT DEAL
Feb 22, 2006 ... Rep. Steven J. Chabot, R-Ohio (1st CD), issued the following press release: Rep. Steve Chabot (R-OH) today called on President Bush to stop the Administration's efforts to allow a state-owned Arab company to oversee operations at six major U.S. ports. Rep. Chabot's letter to President ...
INCREASED SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR TEEN PROGRAMS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Tualatin issued the following news release: The Community Services Department would like to thank the Fred Meyer Foundation for providing a grant of over $2,200 to the scholarship fund for the local teen programs. Teen programs are offered by the City of Tualatin to help ...
CORPS OF ENGINEERS TO ASSIST QUEEN ANNE'S REVENGE SHIPWRECK PROJECT
Feb 22, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: The effect of waves and currents in the Beaufort Inlet area has undermined the safety of the artifacts at the shipwreck site of the presumed Queen Anne's Revenge (QAR), flagship of the pirate ...
UNIVERSITY CITY RECEIVES WATER QUALITY GRANT FROM MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of University City issued the following news release: The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has granted an award of $441,389 to the City of University City for a four-year River des Peres Southwest Branch Water Quality Project. U. City will provide a matching contribution ...
FIREFIGHTERS QUICKLY STOP APARTMENT FIRE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Reno firefighters quickly extinguished a fire that broke out in the Courtyard Centre Apartments in downtown Reno this afternoon, rescuing a dog and cat in the apartment and giving oxygen to revive the cat that was overcome by smoke ....
LIFE SAVING EFFORTS EARN POLICE CHIEF'S COMMENDATIONS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Reno issued the following news release: Reno Police Chief Michael Poehlman presented 18 individuals, including several Reno Police Officers, with medals or commendations for exceptional service under extreme circumstances at Wednesday's Reno City Council meeting. The ...
NEW HAMPSHIRE PUBLIC HEALTH LABORATORY GETS ABILITY TO TEST FOR AVIAN FLU VIRUS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today announced that the State's Public Health Laboratory now has the capacity to test for the H5N1, or avian flu, virus. The new test, approved ...
PUBLIC INVITED TO PREMIERE UNIVERSITY CITY: THE FIRST CENTURY
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of University City issued the following news release: To commemorate the University City 2006 Centennial Celebration, the public is invited to the red carpet film premiere of University City: The First Century. The premiere will be held at the Center of Creative Arts (COCA), 524 ...
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION BEGINS AT MUSEUM
Feb 22, 2006 ... The North Carolina Department of Cultural Resources issued the following news release: Parents, if you're searching for a summer camp for children that is educational and fun, look no further than the N.C. Museum of History in Raleigh. Summer campers at the museum experience a new ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SEEKS ONE RESIDENT OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY SERVICE DISTRICT 5 TO SERVE ON THE SERVICE DISTRICT 5 BUDGET COMMITTEE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Clackamas County Commissioners are seeking one citizen interested in serving on theBudget Committee of Service District #5, which provides street lighting to unincorporated areas of the county and to the City of Happy ...
PURSE CONTAINING LAW ENFORCEMENT IDENTIFICATION, HANDGUN STOLEN FROM VEHICLE OF CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE DETECTIVE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: On Tuesday, 2-21-06, at 6:40 p.m., a purse containing law enforcement identification and a handgun were stolen from the vehicle of an off-duty Clackamas County Sheriff's Office detective while the vehicle was parked in ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S SERVE SEARCH WARRANT AT HORSE PROPERTY IN MOLALLA
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Livestock Deputy Robin Iverson, assisted by members of the Oregon Human Society, is currently serving a search warrant at 37390 S. Appleman Rd., Molalla. The warrant was obtained ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY VECTOR CONTROL TO MEET ON MARCH 7 TO DISCUSS BUDGET, GENERAL BUSINESS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: The Clackamas County Vector Control District will meet March 7 to discuss budget issues and then hold a regular meeting of the Board of ...
CLACKAMAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE LIVESTOCK DEPUTY, MEMBERS OF OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY, SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS SEIZE 17 HORSES
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Clackamas County government issued the following news release: Earlier today, the Clackamas County Sheriff's Office Livestock Deputy, assisted by members of the Oregon Humane Society and several volunteers, seized 17 horses from 37390 S. Appleman Rd., Molalla during the service of a ...
GREAT GRAPES! WINE, ARTS & FOOD FESTIVAL
Feb 22, 2006 ... The town of Cary issued the following press release: Saturday April 22, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Three years young and aging like a fine wine, the Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival is a grand celebration of wine, food and live music. Don't miss this opportunity to master the ...
CITY OF LAKE CHARLES TO OBSERVE MARDI GRAS HOLIDAY ON FEB. 28
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Lake Charles issued the following news release: On Tuesday, February 28, the City of Lake Charles will observe the Mardi Gras Holiday. Several events, including the Krewe of Krewe?s Parade, will be held throughout the city. The following is an overview of activities planned ...
TEAM GREEN, PUBLIC WORKS TAKE ON RECYCLING PROJECT
Feb 22, 2006 ... The city of Lake Charles issued the following news release: The Roving Recycling truck is back in business. The refurbished city dump truck travels to different locations within the city five days a week. Sites and times include: (11:00 am ? 2:00 pm) Monday: Wal-Mart on ...
CIM ACHIEVEMENT UP SLIGHTLY, UNEVEN ACROSS STATE
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Oregon Department of Education issued the following news release: State Schools Superintendent Susan Castillo announced today that the number of Oregon students earning a Certificate of Initial Mastery (CIM) in the class of 2005 was slightly higher than the class of 2004. The number ...
DEER AND DOG TASK FORCE TO MEET ON MARCH 1
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Deer/Dog Task Force is scheduled to meet at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 1, 2006 in the Louisiana Room of the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Headquarters Building located at 2000 ...
LOUISIANA WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES COMMISSION SETS MARCH AGENDA
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries issued the following press release: The Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries Commission has set the next regular public board meeting for 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 2, 2006 at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Building ...
GOV. RENDELL'S PROPOSED 2006-07 BUDGET WOULD CUT BUSINESS TAXES FOR FOURTH STRAIGHT YEAR
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news release: Businesses taxes have gone down every year under the direction of Gov. Edward G. Rendell, and would be cut by an additional $221 million under the Governor's proposed 2006-07 budget, Revenue Secretary Gregory C ....
INFORMATION ISSUED BY U.S. ATTORNEY'S OFFICE FOR NEW JERSEY ON FEB. 22: FORMER BURLINGTON TOWNSHIP MAYOR PLEADS GUILTY TO FOUR COUNTS OF TAX EVASION
Feb 22, 2006 ... The U.S. Department of Justice's U.S. Attorney's office for New Jersey issued the following press release: Joseph Foy Sr., the former mayor of Burlington Township, pleaded guilty today to a four-count Information charging tax evasion for his failure to claim income derived from ...
TURKEY RESEARCH & PROMOTION COUNCIL ELECTS NEW BOARD MEMBERS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Five people have been elected to the 15-member Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council board according to the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA), the agency responsible for conducting and certifying ...
HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE UNANIMOUSLY PASSES $150 MILLION PERMANENT PAY RAISE FOR EDUCATORS
Feb 22, 2006 ... The Arizona Department of Education issued the following news release: The House Education Committee this morning, by a unanimous vote of 9-0, passed a $150 million permanent raise for educators. Proposed by State Superintendent Tom Horne, and sponsored by Education Chairman Mark ...