WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) issued the following news: Amtrak has been awarded nearly $126 million from the Federal Railroad Administration's Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) competitive grant program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Many Amtrak partners also received funding that will improve the safety, efficiency and reliability of Amtrak service and support the expansion of intercity passenger rail. "These grants will  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2024: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the formation of the Tribal Fossil Energy and Carbon Management Working Group, administered by DOE's Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM). Tribes play a critical role in helping the United States meet its energy security and climate obligations while working to develop their vast energy, critical minerals and materials, and carbon man  more

DENVER, Colorado, Nov. 1 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release: In recognition of Native American Heritage Month, History Colorado is highlighting some of the ways it celebrates the history, contributions, and living cultures of the Indigenous people who continue to call what is now Colorado home. These efforts include programs, events, and initiatives taking place at History Colorado museums statewide as well as a number of important exhibitions across the state that chroni  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Attorney General Gentner Drummond is again pushing back against Gov. Stitt's refusal to accept a well-planned lawsuit settlement that would save the state many millions of dollars and deliver long-delayed justice for victims of crime. In a letter sent today, Drummond notified Gov. Stitt that he is terminating a contract the Governor inexplicably entered earlier this   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: The Oklahoma Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program will operate under the Office of the Attorney General starting today. The program investigates and resolves complaints involving long-term care facilities like nursing home and assisted living centers. Under the federal Older Americans Act, every state is required to have a program to address complaints and advocate for   more

MUSKOGEE, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma issued the following news release on Nov. 1, 2024: Christopher J. Wilson, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Oklahoma, announced today that Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Cameron McEwen will lead the Eastern District's efforts in connection with the Justice Department's nationwide Election Day Program for the upcoming November 5, 2024, general election. AUSA McEwen has bee  more

TULSA, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- Tulsa Mayor G.T. Bynum issued the following news on Nov. 1, 2024: On October 25, Mayor Bynum issued a proclamation recognizing Childcare and Working Families Day Month for the month of October, highlighting the importance of supporting working families and promoting family-friendly workplace policies and collaborative efforts from employers, government, and community organizations to increase access to affordable, high-quality childcare options. The proclamation is in  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: Overview: The Rush Fire is on the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge and lands administered by the Bureau of Indian Affairs and Oklahoma Forestry Services. The Rush Fire is currently 12,488 acres and 48% contained. There are currently 26 engines, 1 Type 1 crew, 2 dozers, 3 helicopters, 3 water tenders and 161 people assigned to the fire. Operations: Yesterday, a wind adv  more