News Toyota Celebrates 8 Millionth Certified Used Vehicle Sale December 11, 2024 Torrance, Calif. – Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced that it has sold its 8 millionth Certified Used Vehicle (CUV). The milestone sale underscores the growing popularity of Toyota’s CUV program, which has been in operation for over 25 years. “We are thrilled … Read more
State Department of Transportation Announces Completion of $8 Million Road Rehabilitation Project in Oneida County Utica, NY (December 11, 2024) – The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) today announced the completion of an $8 million road rehabilitation project in Oneida County. The project involved resurfacing and other improvements to a 3.5-mile stretch of … Read more
Mayor Bowser Celebrates Groundbreaking of Southeast Tennis and Learning Center South Expansion Washington, DC (December 11, 2024) – Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser joined community leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Southeast Tennis and Learning Center (SETLC) South Expansion. The expansion will add four new tennis courts, a new clubhouse, and a new fitness center … Read more
Public Law 118 – 123: Think Differently About Emergencies Act On December 11, 2024, the United States Congress passed the “Think Differently About Emergencies Act” (Public Law 118 – 123). This article provides a detailed overview of the act, including its background, provisions, and implications. Background The COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in the nation’s … Read more
Public Law 118 – 113 Designates Boston Postal Facility as “Caroline Chang Post Office” On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118 – 113, an act that designates the United States Postal Service (USPS) facility located at 25 Dorchester Avenue, Room 1, in Boston, Massachusetts, as the “Caroline Chang Post Office.” … Read more
Public Law 118 – 114 – Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act Summary: On December 11, 2024, President Biden signed into law Public Law 118-114, the “Restoring Benefits to Defrauded Veterans Act.” This landmark legislation aims to address the injustice faced by veterans who were defrauded by for-profit colleges and universities. Background: Over the past … Read more
Public Law 118-115: Renaming VA Clinic in Guntersville, Alabama Date Enacted: 2024-12-11 Purpose: To honor the legacy of Colonel Ola Lee Mize by renaming the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) community-based outpatient clinic in Guntersville, Alabama, as the “Colonel Ola Lee Mize Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic.” Background: Colonel Ola Lee Mize served in the … Read more
Public Law 118 – 117 – Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm Act (BEACH Act) Enactment Date: December 11, 2024 Summary: The Bolstering Ecosystems Against Coastal Harm (BEACH) Act is a significant piece of legislation aimed at protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems from the impacts of erosion, flooding, and other natural hazards. The Act establishes a … Read more
New Survey Tracks R&D Spending Inside Federal Facilities, Highlighting Research in Government Labs December 11, 2024 Arlington, Va. – A new survey from the National Science Foundation (NSF) provides a comprehensive look at research and development (R&D) spending inside federal facilities, highlighting the vital role that government laboratories play in the nation’s innovation ecosystem. The … Read more
Artemis in Motion Listening Sessions NASA Invites Public Feedback on Artemis Future December 11, 2024 NASA is inviting the public to share their thoughts and ideas on the Artemis program at a series of upcoming listening sessions. The Artemis program is an ambitious endeavor to return humans to the Moon and establish a sustainable presence … Read more