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    Investigative journalist sues Louisiana Department of Public Safety, alleges failure to provide public records

    BATON ROUGE — An investigative reporter out of New Orleans sued the Louisiana Department of Public Safety on Monday, alleging it had failed to respond to public records requests.Nick Chrastil, a journalist with nonprofit news outlet The Lens, sued after the agency would not disclose records associated with its hiring of a private law firm, WilmerHale, to provide legal services to the state in connection with consent decrees and the federal government, a statement from the Tulane...

  • Business week 17: Public finances in rude health as stability programme update due this week

    The Government will publish the stability programme update (SPU) this week. The SPU is published every spring as part of an EU economic surveillance process.

  • National Black Maternal Health Week

    The American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women movement is focused on maternal health and is raising awareness during National Black Maternal Health Week.

  • Grayson County celebrates National Volunteer Week

    By Jerrie Whiteley Herald Democrat Volunteer week took center stage in the Grayson County Commissioner’s Court Tuesday morning. Commissioners declared April 21-27 as National Volunteer… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close

  • Celebrate National Small Business Week by shopping local

    BALTIMORE -- Dig into your pocket and shop local because it's National Small Business Week.About half the country is employed by small businesses, according to Small Business for America's Future.About 99.5 percent of Maryland's economy is a small business economy. That's more than 640,000 small businesses across the state.Senior Advisor Rhett Buttle with Small Business for America's Future says the number one challenge new entrepreneurs face is access to capital. Whether that's loans or grants,...

  • National Telecom Week highlights area emergency communicators

    National Telecom Week, celebrated the second week of April each year, honors the emergency communicators at the Amarillo Emergency Communications Center, who serve as the first line of defense when 911 is called.

  • House adds $10M to budget with public safety amendment

    The consolidated amendment addresses training needs for police, fire and other public safety departments across Massachusetts.

  • Public safety operation after discovery of suspicious object in Ardmore

    Police confirmed that no roads are closed in the area at this time. A spokesperson said police they will endeavour to keep any disruption to a minimum, and work through the operation as quickly as possible. A further update will be provided by police ‘in due course’. See https://www.facebook.com/PoliceDerryCityStrabane

  • National Park Week kicks off with free-entrance day

    ST. GEORGE — Those who love exploring new places but want to skip the expense of entrance fees are in for a treat this Saturday, as all national parks will offer free park entrance. National Park Week runs April 20-28 and celebrates the joy and wonder of national parks. Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will […]

  • LECOM professionals recognized during National Osteopathic Medicine Week

    This week is National Osteopathic Medicine Week and county executive Brenton Davis met with LECOM professionals to recognize their work. The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) opened in 1992 and is the only academic health center in the osteopathic profession. Davis commented on LECOMs impact here in Erie. "A lot of times where []

  • Industries observe ‘National Work Zone Awareness Week’

    EYEWITNESS NEWS (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) in cooperation with the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and Associated Pennsylvania Constructors (APC) announced Monday the honor of National Work Zone Awareness Week (NWZAW). To honor roadway workers, everyone gathered at Soldier's Grove on Monday to honor those who work []

  • Chris Mason: What this week's local elections mean for national politics

    The BBC's political editor breaks down what this week's local elections will mean for national politics.