WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * 'Autism Epidemic Runs Rampant,' New Data Shows 1 in 31 Children Afflicted WASHINGTON, DC--APRIL 15, 2025 --Autism prevalence in the U.S. has increased from 1 in 36 children to 1 in 31, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) latest Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network survey published today in CDC's Morbidity and Mortality Wee  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Air Force, Army shaping the future of C2, together FORT IRWIN, Calif. (AFNS) --The Air Force is demonstrating its commitment to joint warfighting capabilities, integrating airpower into a vast network of sensors and shooters during Project Convergence Capstone 5, a large-scale military modernization experiment held amidst the desolate California desert, the Shadow Operations Center-Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, and o  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 15, 2025 DEFENSE HEALTH AGENCY United Concordia Companies Inc., Camp Hill, Pennsylvania, is awarded $128,636,927 for a modification (P00037) to previously awarded contract HT940221C0006. This modification exercises Option Period Four of the firm-fixed-price, cost-reimbursable-no-fee contract to provide worldwide dental coverage to active-duty service members of the uniformed services   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Information Administration issued the following news release: * * * EIA projections show U.S. energy consumption decreasing in the near term, increasing in early 2040s U.S. energy consumption decreases in the next several years and doesn't increase again until the early 2040s through 2050, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration's Annual Energy Outlook 2025 (AEO2025). U.S. energy consumption in 2050 is lower than i  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, April 16 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on April 15, 2025, by Ava LaPlante, Elijah Moreno, and Vanessa Palmer entitled "New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses": Here are excerpts: * * * New data showcase the breadth of tribally owned businesses A multiyear compilation effort by the Center for Indian Country Development paints a first picture Article Highlights * First-of-their-kind snapshot data enable   more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * First Partner Siebel Newsom releases recommendations for improving support for survivors of sexual assault SAN FRANCISCO - California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom today released a comprehensive roadmap to improve California's response and resources for survivors of sexual assault. The final report is the culmination of the First Partner's Working Group on Support for Survivors  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom and Visit California launch international tourism campaign welcoming Canadians to experience the warmth and love of the Golden State SACRAMENTO - In response to recent declines in tourism created by President Trump's policies, Governor Newsom and Visit California today announced the state will be launching a new international campaign to help maintain the strong touris  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 14 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom issues order extending protections of Los Angeles area firestorm survivors from predatory real estate speculators LOS ANGELES -- Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order extending protections for Los Angeles area firestorms survivors from predatory land speculators making aggressive and unsolicited cash offers to purchase their property below fair market v  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom, Legislature double down on state's critical cap-and-trade program in face of federal threats SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom, Senate President pro Tempore Mike McGuire and Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas announced today they will seek an extension of California's nation-leading climate pollution reduction program - known as cap-and-trade - during this legislative yea  more

SACRAMENTO, California, April 15 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Crime dropped significantly last year, according to early data Sacramento, California - As the state continues to invest in the safety and security of California communities, new data suggests violent and property crime trended down in 2024 statewide. According to an analysis of Real Time Crime Index data by the Public Policy Institute of California, violent crime dropped by 4.  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news: * * * Lt. Gen. Schiess discusses critical role of CIC, JCO commercial capabilities at 40th Space Symposium COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AFNS) -- During the Space Foundation's 40th Space Symposium, U.S. Space Force Lt. Gen. Douglas A. Schiess, U.S. Space Forces - Space commander and Combined Joint Force Space Component commander, participated in a one-on-one discussion with U.S. Air Force retired Lt. Gen. David Buck, April 9,   more

PASADENA, California, April 15 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Aims to Fly First Quantum Sensor for Gravity Measurements Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, private companies, and academic institutions are developing the first space-based quantum sensor for measuring gravity. Supported by NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), this mission will mark a first for quantum sensing and will pave the way   more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Aims to Fly First Quantum Sensor for Gravity Measurements Researchers from NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, private companies, and academic institutions are developing the first space-based quantum sensor for measuring gravity. Supported by NASA's Earth Science Technology Office (ESTO), this mission will mark a first for quantum sensing and will pave the way for groundbreaking observations of ev  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release on April 15, 2025: * * * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Finalizes $150 Million Grant to Enhance Border Security Infrastructure New agreement also descopes wasteful Green New Deal requirements WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced an agreement has been executed for a $150 million federal grant to construct a new road and Port of Entry facility f  more