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In just two weeks, Congress is supposed to write the proverbial checks for next year’s government expenses. But the money’s not there yet—and that’s hardly a surprise.
Indianapolis — A Collinsville man was recently named America's top truck driver at the 2024 National Truck Driving and Step Van Championships. The American Trucking Associations announced that Jackie Reed was named the Bendix Grand Champion.
A professional driver with FedEx Freight, Reed was one of 422 of the nation’s most elite truck drivers from 49 states who competed in Indianapolis. Known as the “Super Bowl of Safety,” the annual event dates back to 1937.
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the Committee on Homeland Security passed H.R. 9459, the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or “PATHS Act,” by a unanimous vote. The bill was introduced by Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D- Md). Under the legislation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be granted authority to enter into other transaction agreements, or OTAs.
Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, the Committee on Homeland Security passed H.R. 9459, the “Producing Advanced Technologies for Homeland Security Act” or “PATHS Act,” by a unanimous vote. The bill was introduced by Congressman Michael Guest (R-Miss) and Congressman Glenn Ivey (D- Md). Under the legislation, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) would be granted authority to enter into other transaction agreements, or OTAs.
U.S. Representative Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) and twelve members of Congress asked the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to brief members of Congress on the risk Chinese-manufactured drones pose to America’s food supply and what the agencies are doing to protect American agriculture.
Congressman Michael Guest visited Simpson County last Wednesday.
The legislators are currently on August recess, which allows them time to come home and spend time with family while also catching up with elected officials and community leaders within their district.
Congressman Michael Guest visited Simpson County last Wednesday.
The legislators are currently on August recess, which allows them time to come home and spend time with family while also catching up with elected officials and community leaders within their district.
Jones College was honored to recently host both congressional staff and State Legislators in an educational tour of its main campus in Ellisville, Mississippi. Speakers provided an overview of the college’s community impact and showcased the progress being made in its new Napier School of Design & Building Arts, its Agriculture Programs, and the ongoing expansion of the Nursing Program.
WASHINGTON DC (9/4/24) – The American Energy Alliance (AEA) is pleased to release its newly redesigned 2024 American Energy Scorecard for the Senate and the House of Representatives. This comprehensive tool evaluates legislators’ voting records and cosponsorship decisions on critical energy issues in order to inform voters and hold Members of Congress accountable to their constituents.
AEA President Thomas Pyle issued the following statement:
The Lodge Hall at Archusa Creek Water Park was the meeting place for several figures on August 22 to discuss progress on collecting more of the funds needed to rebuild the dam. Those in attendance included James Buchanan (Buck) and Josh Todd representing Pat Harrison Waterway District, Milton Robinson with Congressman Michael Guest’s office in Washington, Quitman Mayor Steve Watkins…