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21 Aug

Biden-Harris Administration Announces First-Ever Grants to Fix More Than 160 Fish Culverts Across the Country, Supporting Jobs, the Environment, Tribal communities, and Commercial Fishing

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As Part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda, the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s new culvert grant program will support and promote sustainable communities WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced a total of $196 million going to 59 Tribal, state, and local governments that will fix or remove 169 culvert barriers to improve fish passage. Outdated culverts and other infrastructure can cause roads to flood and severely restrict or altogether block fish passage, which is key to the health of fish runs and important to commercial and recreational fishing, and the health of Tribal…

21 Aug

U.S. Department of Transportation Providing Hawaii $3 Million in ‘Quick Release’ Emergency Relief Funding for Traffic Management and Repairs to Infrastructure Damaged by Wildfires in Lahaina

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Monday, August 21, 2023 WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced the immediate availability of $3 million in “quick release” (QR) Emergency Relief (ER) funds, the current total QR requested by the Hawaii Department of Transportation (HDOT), to offset costs associated with traffic management services and repairs to infrastructure needed as a result of damage caused by wildfires in Lahaina on the island of Maui earlier this month. “The nation watched with broken hearts as wildfires took lives and livelihoods in Maui – and the nation will stand with Maui as it rebuilds,” said U.S.…

18 Aug

Fenix Launches PD40R V3.0: Next Generation Flashlight, Unlock Infinite Possibilities

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The PD40R V3.0 can project a maximum output of 3,000 lumens and a stunning beam distance of 500 meters. FENIX PD40R V3.0 SHENZHEN, China, August 18, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Fenixlight Limited, a professional provider of mobile lighting tools for more than 20 years in the lighting industry, launched the Fenix PD40R V3.0 this past July. This flashlight is an upgraded version of the very successful PD40R V2.0 introduced in 2019. In terms of operational parameters and design, the new PD40R V3.0 has been improved to make it more comfortable for users. The upgraded third-generation mechanical rotary switch design offers simple…

17 Aug

Secretary Buttigieg Appoints Members of the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE)

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Leading experts will advise the Secretary on issues related to civil rights and expanding access to jobs and economic opportunities in transportation for all communities WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) announced the appointment of 24 members to the Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (ACTE) under the Federal Advisory Committee Act (FACA). Appointees to the Advisory Committee are drawn from academia, the private sector, and the transportation industry. They include experts in community engagement, transportation planning, design, research, policy, advocacy, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA). The group will hold its first meeting in the fall.…

17 Aug

Rosebud Restaurant Group Announces First Out-of-State Location in Boca Raton, Florida

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Italian restaurant group Rosebud Restaurants expands beyond Chicagoland with the grand opening of its 10th location, Mia Rosebud, in Boca Raton, Florida, this fall. Exterior Rendering Entrance to Mia Rosebud BOCA RATON, Fla., August 17, 2023 (Newswire.com) - The esteemed Rosebud Restaurant Group, a beloved name in the Chicagoland area, is thrilled to announce the opening of its 10th restaurant, and its inaugural out-of-state establishment, Mia Rosebud, in Boca Raton, Florida, this upcoming fall. Founded by the legendary restaurateur Alex Dana in 1976, the Rosebud Restaurant Group has cultivated a devoted following over the years. The upcoming launch of Mia…

16 Aug

MARAD Designates Two New Marine Highway Routes

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M-11 in Alaska will add over 6,500 miles to the marine highway system The M-79 route extends the reach of the Ohio River system by nearly 250 miles JUNEAU, AK – While in Alaska, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announces the designation of two new Marine Highway Routes, as part of the United States Marine Highway Program (MHP). The newly designated M-11 and the M-79 routes will help speed up the movement of goods, strengthen supply chains, and support local economies in Alaska, Pennsylvania and West Virginia. These designations allow any eligible applicant on these routes to apply for future…

16 Aug

Oasis is Nominated for a Prestigious Cartus Masters Cup Award at the 2023 Global Network Conference

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Highest Honor Bestowed by Cartus Global Network Will Recognize Winner's Outstanding Service and Performance TAMPA, Fla., August 16, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Oasis has been shortlisted for Cartus Corporation's Masters Cup Award at its 2023 Global Network Conference, to be held from Sept. 20-21, 2023. The Cartus Global Network is Cartus' industry-leading worldwide service provider network. Each year, the network comes together to collaborate on ways to innovate and improve service delivery to Cartus clients and their relocating employees. Discussing the "hottest topics" and trends in global mobility today, the conference provides attendees with take-home value and best practice recommendations. Cartus is welcoming…

15 Aug

Buc-ee’s to Break Ground on New Travel Center in Harrison County, MS on Sept. 13

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Harrison County Will Be the First Buc-ee's in Mississippi HARRISON COUNTY, Miss., August 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Buc-ee's, home of the world's cleanest bathrooms, freshest food and friendliest beaver, will break ground on its new travel center in Harrison County, Mississippi, on Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2023, at 11 a.m. CDT. Buc-ee's will celebrate the start of construction with a ceremony attended by local leaders. Buc-ee's Harrison County will be the first Buc-ee's location in Mississippi. Located at I-10 and Menge Avenue, Buc-ee's Harrison County will occupy 74,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions and 24 EV charging stations. Buc-ee's favorites, including Texas barbeque, homemade fudge, kolaches, Beaver Nuggets, jerky and fresh pastries, will all…

15 Aug

La Granja Central Florida Provides Delicious Lunch and Dinner for UCF Students on a Budget

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La Granja Central Florida, the premier fresh homestyle food dining experience in the heart of the Sunshine State, serves lunch and dinner to students returning for the Fall Semester at UCF. ALAFAYA, Fla., August 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Fall is almost here, and school is ready to begin. La Granja Central Florida offers a truly unique dining experience for UCF students on a budget as they return to UCF campus. The La Granja location is right by UCF campus at 4650 N. Alafaya Trail, Suite 101 Orlando, Florida, 32828. It is the perfect spot for a student date night or a…

15 Aug

Florida-Based Across Oceans Group to Bring Sonihull’s Environmentally Conscious Ultrasonic Anti-Fouling Technology to the Cruise Ship & Expedition Ship Operators

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Celebrity Flora, an expedition cruise ship, will be equipped with Sonihull ultrasonic controls to protect the vessel. Celebrity Flora is an expedition cruise ship Celebrity Flora is an expedition cruise ship operated by Islas Gal\u00e1pagos Turismo y Vapores C.A., a subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Group, and exclusively sails along the Gal\u00e1pagos Islands. Launched: Jan. 29, 2019. Length: 333\u2032 MIAMI, August 15, 2023 (Newswire.com) - Across Oceans Group, Inc. announced a partnership with UK-based Sonihull. The partnership brings Sonihull's range of Eco-Friendly Ultrasonic Anti-fouling Technology to the Global Cruise industry, Commercial Shipping and Offshore. AOG's collaboration with Sonihull provides biologically safe…