DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association issued the following news release: Research Highlights: Favorable cardiovascular health in early pregnancy, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score, was linked to lower risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, otherwise known as hypertensive disorders of pregnancy. The lower risk among study participants was consistent across different levels   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies (Labor-HHS), announced four funding awards from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for health care equipment upgrades at-risk youth services in West Virginia. These awards, which w  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44710) on Sept. 5, 2024, entitled "Military Construction: Authorities and Processes" by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Congress appropriates several billion dollars annually to support construction projects for the Department of Defense's (DOD's) worldwide military installations. The military construction (MILCON) program enables the DOD to pla  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44710) on Sept. 5, 2024, entitled "Military Construction - Authorities and Processes:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Advance Planning The planning and design process for a military construction project includes two distinct phases. The first phase involves advance planning, which examines the military requirements for a potential project and includes potential site analysis. As part of the initi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * Advances Biden-Harris administration effort to create opportunities for agriculture workers * * * The U.S. Department of Labor today announced the award of $90 million in grants to organizations in 44 states and Puerto Rico to provide training and career services and related support services, and work-based learning to help migrant and seasonal   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Today, Sept. 6, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the availability of $232 million in grant funding through EPA's Brownfields Assessment, Revolving Loan Fund, and Cleanup (ARC) program. This is the fourth wave of funding supported by the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda to assess and clean up polluted brownfield sites across the country. The ne  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * Expanded Eligibility Under Federal State Innovation Waiver Ensures More New Yorkers Are Now Covered Under State's Essential Plan New Enrollees in Essential Plan Will Save Over $6,100 Per Year New York Receives Nation's Largest State Innovation Waiver Award to Date Funding Received Through Affordable Care Act * * * Governor Kathy Hochul announced today that New York State r  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 7 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: * * * National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Designation Makes Lake Ontario New York's First National Marine Sanctuary & 16th Site Nationwide New "Underwater Park" Protects Over 1,700 Square Miles of Great Lakes Maritime History * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) historic designation of the Lake Onta  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: EASTERN PANHANDLE, W.Va. Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.) made stops across West Virginia's Eastern Panhandle to meet with local officials and receive updates on economic development efforts. "From hearing directly from mayors in Harpers Ferry and Charles Town to viewing projects I've helped support through the Appropriations process, it is clear that there is so much to   more

BURBANK, California, Sept. 6 -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, issued the following news release: ABC's Emmy(r) Award-winning late-night talk show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live," airs every weeknight at 11:35 p.m. EDT and features a diverse lineup of guests that includes celebrities, athletes, musical acts, comedians and human-interest subjects, along with comedy bits and a house band. The following episodes are scheduled to air the week of Sept. 9-13 (subject to change): Monday, Sept. 9 1. Keegan-Mi  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 6 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University's library leaders and staff have been honored for their exceptional contributions to the Private Academic Library Network of Indiana (PALNI). This prestigious recognition highlights the transformative impact these individuals have made in advancing library services and student success. Marian's Executive Director of the Academic Commons Jessica Trinoskey has been awarded the Outstanding Achievement  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Sept. 6 -- Marian University issued the following news: Marian University is delighted student media has achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Catholic Media Association's college awards, capturing eight prestigious awards. This impressive haul underscores the exceptional talent and dedication of our student journalists and broadcasters. The Siren, Marian's vibrant radio station, secured a well-deserved Third Place in the category of Best Collegiate Radio Show for "The  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $11.5 million is coming to Oregon to boost the state's programs to close disparities in literacy for students. The U.S. Department of Education is awarding the Oregon Department of Education $11,578,036 to advance literacy skills, including pre-literacy skills, reading, and writing for students from birth through grade 12. The program wi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden announced today that $16,100,000 is coming to Baker and Union counties to support communities located near a proposed new transmission line in Eastern Oregon. The funds will support job training programs, as well as economic development projects for housing, business development, and improved regional infrastructure. "This critical funding will help ensure t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Tri-State's selection was made possible through the Inflation Reduction Act Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) selection of the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to receive federal funding t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), and U.S. Representatives Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-N.M.), Melanie Stansbury (D-N.M.), and Gabe Vasquez (D-N.M.) are welcoming the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) selection of the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association to receive federal funding to help rural electric cooperatives throughout New Mexico transition to clean, af  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- The White House issued the following news release on Sept. 6, 2024: Today, President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to serve in key roles: * Troy Coronado, to be a Member of the Board of Visitors to the U.S. Military Academy * Manuel A. Chinea, to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board * Janie Simms Hipp, to be a Member of the Community Development Advisory Board * Mark Alan Kaufman, to be a Member of the Community  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- President Biden issued the following executive order on Sept. 6, 2024, on "Investing in America and Investing in American Workers": * * * By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. The Federal Government has made significant strides in implementing the Investing in America agenda, a historic set of recently enacted laws aimed at rebuilding American infra  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 -- President Biden issued the following proclamation on Sept. 6, 2024, honoring National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week: * * * Education is a ticket to a better life, and for more than 4.7 million Hispanic and Latino students, Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) make it possible. The over 500 HSIs across our country are home to over half of Hispanic and Latino college students. During National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, we celebrate these critical postsecondar  more

DECORAH, Iowa, Sept. 6 -- Luther College issued the following news: Rebecca Nagle will speak about "Justice on Native Land" for Luther College's annual Farwell Distinguished Lecture at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24. Author of the new book By the Fire We Carry (release date Sept. 10), Nagle is an award-winning writer, podcaster, advocate and citizen of the Cherokee Nation. The evening will be moderated by Andrew Hageman, associate professor of English and director of Luther's Center for Ethics and Pu  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Sept. 6 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: Watch the teaser here. The first episode of the new season of the Freedom From Religion Foundation's TV show, "Freethought Matters," features a prominent member of Congress dissecting a right-wing presidential takeover plan. U.S. Representative Jared Huffman, a humanist and agnostic who is the only openly nonreligious member of Congress, represents California's 2nd District and is co-chair o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the award of $784,687 to Sanford Research North through its National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. This award will support a research project analyzing alcohol use following bariatric surgery. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-hhs-awards-784687-to-sanford-rese  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: BISMARCK, N.D. The U.S. Department of Education announced an award of $11,123,983 to the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction through its Comprehensive Literacy State Development (CLSD) Grant Program. The CLSD Program seeks to advance literacy skills for students from birth through grade 12. *** Original text here: https://www.cramer.senate.gov/news/press-releases/sen-cramer-us-department-of-  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Gary Peters, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: DETROIT, MI U.S. Senators Gary Peters (MI) and Debbie Stabenow (MI) announced that local fire departments across Southeast Michigan will receive more than $2 million in federal funding from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. The funding comes from the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Localities receiving federal funding include BUCKHEAD, CARROLLTON, COWETA COUNTY, EAST POINT, GWINNETT CCOUNTY, LAFAYETTE, MACON-BIBB COUNTY, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, SAVANNAH Federal investments will help local communities implement improved safety features like pedestrian crossings and bicycle lanes, new walking paths and bridges, better signage and lighting, and more City of Savannah to receive nearly $  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Sept. 6 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release: The University of Wyoming is accepting nominations for 2025 honorary degrees and the Trustees' Award of Merit. Nominations for honorary degrees are due to the Office of the President by Nov. 1. Nominations for the Trustees' Award of Merit are accepted on a rolling basis by the UW Board of Trustees' Joint Honorary Degree and Awards Committee. Honorary Degrees UW alumni, current or former trustees, facult  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 7 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * From climbing walls to license plates to allergy-free dining, here's what's different at VCU this fall. * * * By Elinor Frisa A new academic year is in full swing, and as students settle into classes and the rhythms of college life, it's time to take a look at what is new and different at Virginia Commonwealth University. News to chew on VCUDine continuously seeks to make campus dining options  more