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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands

Thursday, July 23

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broader $105 million investment for the Feral... Read More.

Banner Health earns third consecutive Great Place to Work Certification™

Wednesday, July 22

Banner Health, one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems and Arizona's largest private employer, is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work® for the third year in a row. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees... Read More.

USFWS Reviews Potential Threatened Status for Goose Lake Fish Species Due to Habitat Loss

Tuesday, July 21

On January 14, 2025, a petition from the Center for Biological Diversity requested that the Goose Lake lamprey, Goose Lake tui chub, and Goose Lake sucker be listed as a threatened species or an endangered species and critical habitat be designated for this species... Read More.

IRS to offer final Saturday hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers

Monday, June 22

The Internal Revenue Service today announced select Taxpayer Assistance Centers will be open Saturday, June 27, for the final Saturday service event of 2026. Participating TACs will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. to provide in-person assistance on a range of tax-related issues.... Read More.

Kane Springs and Grapevine Fires Update

Monday, June 22

Kane Springs and Grapevine Fires Update Location: Lincoln County, Nevada, South of Caliente For Immediate Release Contact: Jacob Chadwick, [email protected], 775-399-8248 Kane Springs and Grapevine Fires Continue to Challenge Firefighters in Rugged Terrain Incident Overview Lincoln County, NV. — Interagency wildland firefighters continue suppression efforts on the Kane Springs and... Read More.

Juneteenth National Independence Day Celebrates the End of Slavery in the United States

Friday, June 19

Juneteenth (June 19) is a federal holiday in the United States, officially designated as Juneteenth National Independence Day. Juneteenth marks a key moment in American history. It celebrates the end of slavery in the United States. The holiday falls on June 19 each year. The story... Read More.

The BLM Concluded the 2026 Antelope – Triple B Complex Wild Horse Bait and Water Gather Operation

Tuesday, June 16

The Elko and Ely Districts concluded the 2026 Antelope and Triple B Complexes (complexes) wild horse bait and water gather on June 13, 2026. The BLM gathered and removed 700 excess horses from Antelope and 301 excess horses from Triple B Complexes on public... Read More.

HUD Delivers Disaster Aid, Financial Flexibility for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters

Wednesday, June 10

Secretary Turner announced the availability of federal disaster assistance to the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands to supplement recovery efforts in the areas affected by the Super Typhoon Sinlaku on April 11-18, 2026. “The team at HUD supports Americans impacted by natural disasters,” said Secretary... Read More.

John Bellinger Named Senior Advisor to Lead New World Screwworm Preparedness Efforts

Tuesday, June 9

John Bellinger has been named Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness by President Donald J. Trump, announced U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins. Bellinger will join USDA’s efforts to combat the New World Screwworm, a pest threatening U.S. livestock. The USDA is working... Read More.

USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Texas

Friday, June 5

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed the detection of a New World screwworm (NWS) in a bovine in Zavala County, Texas. NWS is a serious pest that affects livestock, pets, wildlife, and less commonly, people and... Read More.

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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands

Banner Health earns third consecutive Great Place to Work Certification™

USFWS Reviews Potential Threatened Status for Goose Lake Fish Species Due to Habitat Loss

IRS to offer final Saturday hours at Taxpayer Assistance Centers

Kane Springs and Grapevine Fires Update

Juneteenth National Independence Day Celebrates the End of Slavery in the United States

The BLM Concluded the 2026 Antelope – Triple B Complex Wild Horse Bait and Water Gather Operation

HUD Delivers Disaster Aid, Financial Flexibility for Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Residents Impacted by Natural Disasters

John Bellinger Named Senior Advisor to Lead New World Screwworm Preparedness Efforts

USDA Responds to New World Screwworm Detection in Texas

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