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Released Presentation from Former CIA Advisor Suggests Untapped U.S. Asset Could Quietly Support Trump’s Ambitious Economic Plans
Washington, D.C., July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As President Trump prepares to unveil what insiders are calling a “Big Beautiful Bill” to reshape America’s industrial and energy backbone, a resurfaced presentation from former Pentagon and...
Four States Join National Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council to Address Child Care Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The national Early Childhood and Business Advisory Council (ECBAC) proudly announces the inclusion of Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire, and South Carolina as the newest members of its third...
Governor Stein Proclaims May 5 as Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women
Governor Josh Stein has declared May 5 as a Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women to show support and raise awareness on the disproportionate rate of American Indian and Alaska Native women who have disappeared or lost their...
Outscraper Introduces Google Maps Scraper to Streamline Lead Generation and Market Research
Anchorage, AK, Oct. 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Outscraper, a leading provider of public web data solutions, today announced the release of its advanced Google Maps Scraper tool. The platform is designed to help businesses, researchers, and...
Safe and Educational Alaska Bear Viewing with Muddy Water Adventures' Family Group Tours
Muddy Water Adventures launches 2025 family-friendly Alaska bear viewing tours at Anan, led by expert guides for a safe, educational experience. WRANGELL, AK, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Muddy Water Adventures, a premier...
Unmet Demand for Afterschool Programs Remains Painfully High, With Large Majorities of Middle- and Low-Income Families Shut Out
Washington, D.C., Oct. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nine in ten parents are satisfied with the afterschool program their child attends, and there is overwhelming support for more funding for afterschool. But unmet demand is painfully high in all...
Supporting Public Health Across State Lines
Governor Kathy Hochul today joined Governors Bob Ferguson (WA), Josh Green (HI), Maura Healey (MA), Tina Kotek (OR), Ned Lamont (CT), Lou Leon Guerrero (GU), Dan McKee (RI), Matt Meyer (DE), Wes Moore (MD), Phil Murphy (NJ), Gavin Newsom (CA),...
Three Individuals Convicted of Felony Sex Crimes Against Minors in Anchorage
June 20, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Within the last two weeks, prosecutors in the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office have secured convictions for three individuals charged with felony sex crimes against minors. Last week, Judge Andrew Peterson...
Government Technology Names Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2025
Annual awards program honors visionary public-sector technology leaders SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, April 30, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Government Technology magazine today announced its 2025 Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers. Now in its...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Himalaya Road Fire in Alaska
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Himalaya Road Fire burning in the Fairbanks North Star Borough, Alaska. The state of Alaska’s request for a...
ALLEN MEDIA GROUP’S FREE-STREAMING ‘LOCAL NOW’ EXPANDS LINEUP WITH 23 WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT CHANNELS
New Additions Include CNN Headlines, Bleacher Report, and Spanish-Language Favorites LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, June 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Allen Media Group streaming platform Local Now -- the leading free-streaming service for...
Attorney General Alliance Awards Alaska $100,000 Grant for Mental Health Campaign in the State
June 20, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – This week, the Attorney General Alliance (AGA) awarded the State of Alaska a $100,000 grant to be used for provider and community outreach to educate stakeholders, encourage mental health treatment, and decrease...
FEMA Authorizes Funds to Fight Bear Creek Fire in Alaska
BOTHELL, Wash. - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) authorized the use of federal funds to help with firefighting costs for the Bear Creek Fire burning in the Denali Borough, Alaska. The state of Alaska’s request for a declaration...
NexGold Receives Notice of Completion on Industrial Approval from the Government of Nova Scotia for the Goldboro Gold Project
TORONTO, June 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NexGold Mining Corp. (TSXV: NEXG; OTCQX: NXGCF) (“NexGold” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that the Government of Nova Scotia has deemed the Company’s application for an Industrial Approval of a...
Belarus KGB Chief Backs Lukashenko’s Peace Drive
(MENAFN) The head of the Belarusian State Security Committee, commonly known as the KGB, has expressed that his organization is actively involved in supporting diplomatic attempts to rekindle dialogue between Russia and Ukraine. During a broadcast...
Zelensky hopes that Trump will still give Ukraine Tomahawk rockets
(MENAFN) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has voiced optimism that U.S. President Donald Trump may still decide to provide Kyiv with long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, following their meeting in Washington, D.C., last week. The two...
ENR Ranking Member Heinrich Releases State-Specific Data on Economic Impact of Republicans’ “Big, Beautiful Betrayal” on Republican-Led States
Republicans’ reconciliation bill will kill 840,000 jobs by 2030, raise energy costs on American households by $110 as soon as next year WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member on the U.S. Energy and Natural...
Department of the Interior Moves to Expand Oil and Gas Development in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve
Date: June 17, 2025 Contact: Interior_Press@ios.doi.gov WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a new step to support American energy independence and unleash the vast resource potential of Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve....
Banyan Treatment Centers Expands Access to Adult Dual Diagnosis Care with New West Coast Telehealth IOP Program
Banyan expands its West Coast Dual Diagnosis Telehealth IOP, delivering intensive, evidence-based virtual care to adults facing SUD and mental health disorders. CA, UNITED STATES, October 21, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Banyan Treatment Centers,...
The North West Company Inc. Announces Election of Directors
WINNIPEG, Manitoba, June 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- (TSX Symbol: NWC): The North West Company Inc. (the “Company” or “North West”) today announced that shareholders voted in favour of all items of business put forth by the Company at its annual...