Author: Ethan Johnson
Work is underway to remove chemicals present at an old landfill in Northern Virginia. It can cause central nervous system disease, and a lawmaker representing the region has also been diagnosed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday celebrated $22 million in funding from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Act that will be earmarked for environmental cleanups. hidden lane landfill It is located in Loudoun County, a known Superfund site, and is a designation that identifies highly contaminated areas. The 25-acre site was a privately owned landfill located north of Route 7 between Broad Run Farms and a rural community adjacent…
A MP is calling on the government to protect the seaside resort's iconic sweet treat.Chris Webb, the new MP for Blackpool South, has highlighted the plight of Blackpool Lock, following concerns over poor quality imports and skills shortages.He said that “factories are on the verge of closure'' due to declining sales due to the influx of imported goods from China, and that only a few remaining in the UK have the technology to “write letters'' on confectionery. I explained that it was just people.House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt said she would pass on her concerns to other ministers.The new…
Photo: New York City Economic Development Corporation The Port Authority of New York State and New Jersey has confirmed that an agreement in principle has been reached between the City of New York, the State of New York, the Port Authority, and the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Transform Brooklyn Marine Terminal into a modern maritime port. The agreement will allow PANYNJ to begin a long-term expansion of the Howland Hook Marine Terminal, which the Port Authority currently operates on Staten Island. As part of the initiative, the city will take over management of all of Brooklyn's marine…
Travel expenses are 300,000 yen. Super Bowl tickets worth thousands of dollars. Conference at a luxury 5-star hotel. Thousands of dollars worth of golf clubs and accessories. A Spotlight PA investigation into disclosures of gifts by state lawmakers, published in Monday's edition of the Sun-Gazette, found these. The article also noted that Pennsylvania's disclosure requirements for these benefits for public employees are lax compared to other states. We would like to see a reduction in these instances that lead to the perception that state legislatures are being unduly influenced by interested parties or groups with special…
California's latest attempt at taxpayer-supported universal health care was defeated in Congress on Thursday. The House Appropriations Committee held up a bill that would have guaranteed health care for all, blocking it from a floor vote. advertisement The big picture: Assembly Bill 2200 was authored by Asm. It was introduced by Sen. Ash Kalra (D-San Jose) and had broad support from Democrats when it was introduced in February. It would establish the framework for the California Healthy Health Care for All program, known as CalCare. CalCare will be a single-payer health insurance system for all Californians. Back story: This is…
The federal government has officially moved to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. The Drug Enforcement Administration filed paperwork Thursday to begin a 60-day public comment period before the new schedule goes into effect. This move would move marijuana from a scheduled drug to a Schedule 3 drug, but what does this mean? It's important to note that this proposal would make it illegal for recreational use nationwide. That doesn't mean it's legalized. However, the proposed changes represent significant changes to federal marijuana law going forward. “Too many people are incarcerated for simple possession or use of marijuana,” said…
governor of utah spencer cox During a PBS press conference on Thursday, he criticized the Biden administration for failing Americans “at every turn” on immigration enforcement issues.Confirming a previous Deseret News report, Cox said that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will not transfer all immigrants who violate state law after entering the country illegally to a detention center in Nevada, and will instead transfer some immigrants to Nevada detention centers. He said he was choosing to release the child into the community.States can detain these “law breakers” beyond the period prescribed by the criminal justice system, giving ICE time to…
The UK government announced on Thursday that it would update its statutory guidelines for schools, introducing age restrictions on sex education and sensitive topics. According to a press release, the decision to introduce age restrictions for sex education in schools comes “following multiple reports of disturbing material being used in Relationships, Sexuality and Health Education (RSHE) lessons”. It is said that he was killed.Draft statutory guidance issued by the Department for Education will ban sex education from being taught before fifth grade, ban the teaching of “controversial theories of gender identity” and restrict parents' access to curriculum materials. I admit…
Aarish Gokaldas, Highlights Highlight Technologies and Katmai Professional Services have partnered to form Katmai-Highlight Government Services. This joint venture partnership will result in a mentor-apprentice relationship approved by the Katmai and Highlight Small Business Associations. “Given both companies’ commitment to stakeholder capital and customer impact, our strategic partnership with Katmai Professional Services makes perfect sense,” said Aarish Gokaldas, CEO of Highlight. “We look forward to combining our joint capabilities to serve current and future government customers.” KHGS will combine the subject matter expertise, customer relationships, core capabilities and delivery models of both companies to deliver end-to-end digital, professional and public…
Todd Hennis will receive $919,000 for property near Silverton. Months after the Aug. 5, 2015, Gold King Mine spill, the Environmental Protection Agency built the Gladstone Water Treatment Plant on property north of Silverton owned by Todd Hennis. Landowners sued the EPA in 2021 alleging illegal extraction. (Jerry McBride/Durango Herald File) The owners of the land on which the Gold King mine and Gladstone water treatment plant sit have agreed to a judgment in a lawsuit against the U.S. government. Under the terms of the agreement, Todd Hennis will sell approximately 33 acres of land on County Road 110, about…