Washington County issues statement after DHS notifies county of potential ICE processing facility in Williamsport County officials said DHS notified them it was analyzing purchase of a Williamsport property for a proposed ICE Baltimore processing facility, that DHS found ‘no historic properties affected,’ and that the county has no jurisdiction to stop federally owned projects; the county invited public comment.

Washington County officials reveal the federal government's plans for a potential ICE processing facility, leaving residents with little say in the matter.

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Federal fly-in season is approaching—and there are two key opportunities for Michigan’s life sciences community to engage directly with policymakers.

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DNR presents a menu for federal engagement; committee approves low-effort outreach steps DNR staff proposed a tiered menu of federal engagement options — from sharing the council’s annual report to providing formal feedback on federal bills — and members agreed to begin by sharing the report and inviting congressional staff to engage with the council.

The Forest Health Council is taking its first steps towards federal engagement by sharing its annual report with Colorado's congressional delegation—could this be the key to overcoming legislative hurdles?

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Staff outlines regional outreach on Southgate Annex and surplus military property Staff told the Nov. 25 meeting that the Hampton Roads Alliance is coordinating federal outreach to the Department of Defense about surplus property including the Southgate Annex, and local staff are arranging a meeting with Naval Shipyard leadership and the shipyard community liaison.

Major discussions are heating up around the future of the Southgate Annex and other surplus military properties in Hampton Roads—could this change the landscape of our community?

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NEW DATES! Our Indigenous Engagement Institute is now taking place April 29th - May 1st, 2025!
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