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  • MIL-OSI USA: Gov. Pillen Statement on D-Day

    Source: US State of Nebraska

    . Pillen Statement on D-Day

    LINCOLN, NE — Governor Jim Pillen released the following statement commemorating D-Day, June 6, 1944, which paved the way for American and Allied victory during WWII.

    “We live in the greatest country on earth — and we can only say that because of the sacrifice and determination of America’s military. Nebraskans owe a debt of gratitude to all of our WWII veterans. As we commemorate D-Day, we are reminded of the bravery and courage of those who ran toward the fight at Normandy Beach. We can’t thank our veterans enough for their defense of freedom and of our way of life.

    This year Gov. Pillen, in partnership with the Nebraska Department of Veterans’ Affairs, established the World War II Veterans’ Recognition Program to honor Nebraska’s still-living WWII veterans and to celebrate 80 years of American victory.

    To learn more about the program or to nominate a WWII veteran, please visit:

    https://veterans.nebraska.gov/world-war-ii-veteran-recognition-program

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: Jefferson County Man Sentenced to Federal Prison, Ordered to Pay Over $2 Million in Restitution for Bank Fraud Conspiracy

    Source: US FBI

    BEAUMONT, Texas – A Nome, Texas man has been sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay over $2 million in restitution for his role in a bank fraud conspiracy in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs.

    Eulice Emerson Alvey, also known as Trey, 50, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud and was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Marcia A. Crone on June 5, 2025.  Judge Crone also ordered Alvey to pay restitution in the amount of $2,075,458.57.

    According to information presented in court, on September 6, 2018, a Neches Federal Credit Union (NFCU) member contacted the credit union and reported there were loans reflected on their account that they did not request.  Shortly thereafter, another member notified the credit union that they also had loans on their account that were not theirs. This type of notification then became common over the next few weeks, involving as many as 30 members, all associated with Billy Ray Thomas, an assistant branch manager for NFCU.  An investigation revealed Thomas was working with Alvey to commit bank fraud.  Alvey would fabricate fraudulent purchase invoices for tractors from his business, Oil City Tractor, LLC, and send the invoices to Thomas.  Thomas would then use credit union members’ information to request a loan.  Once the loan was approved, Thomas would share the proceeds with Alvey and they would use the money for personal and business ventures. In April 2025, Thomas was sentenced to 34 months in federal prison.

    This case is being investigated by FBI’s Beaumont Field Office and the Beaumont Police Department.  This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Reynaldo P. Morin.

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    MIL Security OSI –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Security: FBI Salt Lake City Remarks at Press Conference on Search for Sa’Wade Birdinground

    Source: US FBI

    Prepared for delivery by Special Agent in Charge Mehtab Syed

    Good morning.  Thank you all for being here today. My name is Mehtab Syed, and I’m the special agent in charge of the FBI’s Salt Lake City Field Office, which covers Montana, Utah, and Idaho. 

    We are grateful to Little Big Horn College for allowing us the use of this beautiful space to hold today’s important event. 

    We are also grateful to the Crow Tribe Executive Branch and the Tribe’s Search and Rescue for their support and dedication to bringing Sa’Wade home. Thank you, Chairman Frank White Clay, for being with us today.  

    I’m pleased to be joined by our partner law enforcement agencies: the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Big Horn County Sheriff’s Office.

    I also want to acknowledge Sa’Wade Birdinground’s family, including her father, Wade Birdinground, and her grandparents, Wilford and Lorna Birdinground, her siblings, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins, who are here today in support of our collective efforts to bring Sa’Wade home to them, and to this community. They have remained steadfast through this difficult time. Please know, we are here with you. 

    Eight months ago today, on October 6, 2024, Sa’Wade disappeared from her family home in Garryowen. This was the last time those of you who know and love Sa’Wade saw her.  

    Eight months is an incomprehensible amount of time for any family to be without their child. For eight months, Sa’Wade’s family have had to know life without her. For eight months, they’ve been waiting for answers.  

    Sa’Wade is only 13 years old, and we are concerned for her safety. The FBI and our law enforcement partners are doing everything we can to bring her home. 

    I’ve never met Sa’Wade but I’ve learned a lot about what kind of teen she is. Quiet with strangers but outgoing with family and friends, kind, artistic – often drawing in her notebook. She is well-liked by her friends and teachers, many of whom talked about her sense of humor and how Sa’Wade makes them laugh. Sa’Wade loves to go to Subway; it is her favorite restaurant. Sa’Wade enjoyed spending time with her siblings, and they miss her dearly. 

    After learning of Sa’Wade’s disappearance from BIA, members of the FBI’s Child Abduction Rapid Deployment Team traveled to Montana to provide their specialized expertise in missing children cases.  

    Since that time, the FBI has been and remains fully committed to leveraging our resources to find Sa’Wade and bring her home safely. Our agents and staff in our Billings, Resident Agency, are investigating every lead and running down every tip. To date, we have conducted dozens of interviews, searched hundreds of acres of land, and brought every technical resource to bear. 

    You may have heard; the FBI is surging resources to tribal areas for Operation Not Forgotten for the third consecutive year.  

    As part of this year’s initiative, the FBI has more than doubled the number of special agents working Indian Country in the Billings Resident Agency. These agents were placed where they are most needed and will focus on Sa’Wade’s disappearance and other important cases.  
    We take all cases seriously and continue to make strides in identifying, acknowledging, and addressing the needs that exist in Indian Country. We are deeply aware of the responsibility that we carry in seeking justice for loved ones and will utilize our strong tribal and federal partnerships to investigate these cases. 

    We want our Native American communities to know, you are not forgotten. We hear you; you matter. 

    Sa’Wade is not forgotten, she matters, and we are doing everything in our power to bring her home. 

    Today, we are renewing the call for the public’s help and announcing additional efforts to bring Sa’Wade home to her family and her community. 

    The FBI is offering a five-thousand-dollar reward for information that leads to her recovery.  

    We have established a new tip line, solely dedicated to Sa’Wade’s case. 

    That number is 801-579-6195. Again, that number is 801-579-6195. 

    We know someone out there knows something and we urge them to come forward with information that can help bring Sa’Wade home. No tip is too small or insignificant. 

    We are confident that with the community’s help, we can reunite Sa’Wade with her family. Please reach out to the tip line, 801-579-6195. 
    I will now turn over the time to Chairman White Clay for his remarks.  

    Thank you. 

    MIL Security OSI –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Joint statement on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    News story

    Joint statement on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan

    Joint statement from the UK and 29 other donor countries on attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan.

    Joint donor statement condemning attacks against civilians and humanitarian workers in Sudan by the European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Japan, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

    “We condemn in the strongest terms the attack on a humanitarian convoy of 15 trucks from the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Al Koma, North Darfur, on the night of 2 June, which resulted in the death of five members of the convoy and injuring several others. Four of the 15 trucks in the convoy were destroyed in the attack and five more sustained partial damage. These trucks were carrying about 100 metric tons of essential nutrition, health, education, and WASH supplies, intended to support children and families in El Fasher town. 

    The deliberate targeting of humanitarian personnel is a violation of international law. Civilians and humanitarian workers must not be targeted by parties to the armed conflict. We urge all parties to allow civilians to safely exit areas with ongoing hostilities, and to guarantee immediate, unconditional, safe and unhindered humanitarian access to deliver assistance to those in urgent need throughout Sudan.

    We repeat our call to the Sudanese Armed Forces, the Rapid Support Forces and their militias to immediately cease hostilities and uphold their obligations towards international humanitarian law, which includes the obligation to protect civilians and civilian objects – as also reiterated in the UN Security Council resolution 2730 (2024). Once again, we stress the civilian character of humanitarian agencies, the neutral and impartial nature of their life-saving operations, and the need for them to operate across all of Sudan, regardless of area of control. 

    This attack represents yet another deadly and unacceptable attack on civilians and humanitarian workers since the beginning of this armed conflict two years ago, in blatant disregard of international humanitarian law. We remind the parties to the conflict to uphold their obligations to ensure the safety and security of humanitarian personnel and their assets.

    Last April, the international community strongly condemned the attacks on Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps which resulted in the killing of hundreds of civilians and at least 12 aid workers. Just last week, a hospital was targeted in El Obeid, North Kordofan. On several occasions, UN and NGOs offices throughout the country have been directly hit, including WFP’s office in El Fasher only last week. These are just some of the many attacks over the past two years targeting civilians, aid workers and facilities, hospitals, and critical civilian infrastructure, which constitute direct violations of international humanitarian law.

    We deplore all loss of civilian life resulting from acts of war throughout this conflict. The continuous attacks on humanitarian aid workers cannot be normalised. These serious and continued violations of international humanitarian law committed by the warring parties are unacceptable and must cease immediately. 

    We support the UN Secretary General’s call for an immediate and independent investigation into this attack and accountability of the perpetrators. 

    We extend our heartfelt condolences to the families and colleagues of those killed and those who have been injured while working to deliver humanitarian assistance under extremely dangerous conditions.”

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    MIL OSI United Kingdom –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 376 Status Reports

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

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  • MIL-OSI USA: SPC Tornado Watch 376

    Source: US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

    Note:  The expiration time in the watch graphic is amended if the watch is replaced, cancelled or extended.Note: Click for Watch Status Reports.
    SEL6

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 376
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    110 PM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Southern Illinois
    Western into Central Kentucky
    Southeast Missouri
    Northwest into Middle Tennessee

    * Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 110 PM until
    800 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop and
    intensify this afternoon as the low-level wind profile strengthens
    across the Watch area. A couple of supercell tornadoes are
    possible, in addition to damaging gusts with the stronger storms.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 50 miles southwest of Cape Girardeau
    MO to 15 miles south southeast of Bowling Green KY. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
    storm motion vector 22020.

    …Smith

    SEL6

    URGENT – IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
    Tornado Watch Number 376
    NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
    110 PM CDT Fri Jun 6 2025

    The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

    * Tornado Watch for portions of
    Southern Illinois
    Western into Central Kentucky
    Southeast Missouri
    Northwest into Middle Tennessee

    * Effective this Friday afternoon and evening from 110 PM until
    800 PM CDT.

    * Primary threats include…
    A couple tornadoes possible
    Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
    Isolated large hail events to 1 inch in diameter possible

    SUMMARY…Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop and
    intensify this afternoon as the low-level wind profile strengthens
    across the Watch area. A couple of supercell tornadoes are
    possible, in addition to damaging gusts with the stronger storms.

    The tornado watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles
    north and south of a line from 50 miles southwest of Cape Girardeau
    MO to 15 miles south southeast of Bowling Green KY. For a complete
    depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
    (WOUS64 KWNS WOU6).

    PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

    REMEMBER…A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for
    tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch
    area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for
    threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements
    and possible warnings.

    &&

    AVIATION…Tornadoes and a few severe thunderstorms with hail
    surface and aloft to 1 inch. Extreme turbulence and surface wind
    gusts to 60 knots. A few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 450. Mean
    storm motion vector 22020.

    …Smith

    Note: The Aviation Watch (SAW) product is an approximation to the watch area. The actual watch is depicted by the shaded areas.
    SAW6
    WW 376 TORNADO IL KY MO TN 061810Z – 070100Z
    AXIS..60 STATUTE MILES NORTH AND SOUTH OF LINE..
    50SW CGI/CAPE GIRARDEAU MO/ – 15SSE BWG/BOWLING GREEN KY/
    ..AVIATION COORDS.. 50NM N/S /51NE ARG – 11SSE BWG/
    HAIL SURFACE AND ALOFT..1 INCH. WIND GUSTS..60 KNOTS.
    MAX TOPS TO 450. MEAN STORM MOTION VECTOR 22020.

    LAT…LON 37579021 37648632 35908632 35849021

    THIS IS AN APPROXIMATION TO THE WATCH AREA. FOR A
    COMPLETE DEPICTION OF THE WATCH SEE WOUS64 KWNS
    FOR WOU6.

    Watch 376 Status Report Message has not been issued yet.

    Note:  Click for Complete Product Text.Tornadoes

    Probability of 2 or more tornadoes

    Mod (40%)

    Probability of 1 or more strong (EF2-EF5) tornadoes

    Low (20%)

    Wind

    Probability of 10 or more severe wind events

    Mod (50%)

    Probability of 1 or more wind events > 65 knots

    Low (20%)

    Hail

    Probability of 10 or more severe hail events

    Low (20%)

    Probability of 1 or more hailstones > 2 inches

    Low (20%)

    Combined Severe Hail/Wind

    Probability of 6 or more combined severe hail/wind events

    High (70%)

    For each watch, probabilities for particular events inside the watch (listed above in each table) are determined by the issuing forecaster. The “Low” category contains probability values ranging from less than 2% to 20% (EF2-EF5 tornadoes), less than 5% to 20% (all other probabilities), “Moderate” from 30% to 60%, and “High” from 70% to greater than 95%. High values are bolded and lighter in color to provide awareness of an increased threat for a particular event.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Michael E. Horowitz appointed Inspector General for the Federal Reserve Board and Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    Source: US State of New York Federal Reserve

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Abacus Global Management Announces Share Repurchase Program; Insider Buying

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ORLANDO, Fla., June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Abacus Global Management, Inc. (“Abacus” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ABL), a leader in the alternative asset management space, today announced that its Board of Directors has authorized a new $20 million share repurchase program, effective June 5, 2025 for over a period of up to 18 months, as well as recent Form 4 and other employee share purchases totaling over $2 million.

    “While it is unfortunate that Abacus Global Management has been subject to a short attack, we believe our artificially depressed share price represents an excellent buying opportunity for the Company,” said Jay Jackson, Chief Executive Officer of Abacus Global Management. “We believe this is validated by our newly authorized share repurchase program, reflecting our Board’s continued confidence in our business model and strength of our balance sheet, and also by our employees who have spent over $2 million combined of their own money in recent share purchases. Our returns and valuation are audited, and consistent with a 20-year track record of generating positive revenue. We will not allow this distraction to affect our continued growth and our day-to-day operations.”

    During the pendency of the stock repurchase program, the Company may repurchase shares from time to time through various methods, including in open market transactions, block trades, accelerated share repurchases, privately negotiated transactions, derivative transactions or otherwise, certain of which may be made pursuant to a trading plan meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, in compliance with applicable state and federal securities laws. The timing, as well as the number and value of shares repurchased under the program, will be determined by the Company at its discretion and will depend on a variety of factors, including our assessment of the intrinsic value of the Company’s common stock, the market price of the Company’s common stock, general market and economic conditions, available liquidity, compliance with the Company’s debt and other agreements, applicable legal requirements, the nature of other investment opportunities available to the Company, and other considerations. The Company is not obligated to purchase any shares under the repurchase program, and the program may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time without prior notice. The Company expects to fund the repurchases by using cash on hand and expected free cash flow to be generated in the future.

    Abacus is committed to pursuing all available legal remedies against the individuals and entities responsible for orchestrating and disseminating the false and misleading short attack.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    All statements in this press release (and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this press release) other than historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of uncertainties and factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements, many of which are outside the control of Abacus. Forward-looking information includes but is not limited to statements regarding: Abacus’s financial and operational outlook; Abacus’s operational and financial strategies, including planned growth initiatives and the benefits thereof, Abacus’s ability to successfully effect those strategies, and the expected results therefrom. These forward-looking statements generally are identified by the words “believe,” “project,” “estimate,” “expect,” ‎‎”intend,” “anticipate,” “goals,” “prospects,” “will,” “would,” “will continue,” “will likely result,” and similar expressions (including the negative versions of such words or expressions).

    While Abacus believes that the assumptions concerning future events are reasonable, it cautions that there are inherent difficulties in predicting certain important factors that could impact the future performance or results of its business. The factors that could cause results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: the ‎fact that Abacus’s loss reserves are bases on estimates and may be inadequate to cover ‎its actual losses; the failure to properly price Abacus’s insurance policies; the ‎geographic concentration of Abacus’s business; the cyclical nature of Abacus’s industry; the ‎impact of regulation on Abacus’s business; the effects of competition on Abacus’s business; the failure of ‎Abacus’s relationships with independent agencies; the failure to meet Abacus’s investment ‎objectives; the inability to raise capital on favorable terms or at all; the ‎effects of acts of terrorism; and the effectiveness of Abacus’s control environment, including the identification of control deficiencies.

    These forward-looking statements are also affected by the risk factors, forward-looking statements and challenges and uncertainties set forth in documents filed by Abacus with ‎the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time, including the Annual ‎Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and subsequent ‎periodic reports. These filings identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Abacus cautions you not to place undue reliance on the ‎forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and Abacus assumes no obligation and, except as required by law, does not intend to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Abacus does not give any assurance that it will achieve its expectations.

    About Abacus

    Abacus Global Management (NASDAQ: ABL) is a leading financial services company specializing in alternative asset management, data-driven wealth solutions, technology innovations, and institutional services. With a focus on longevity-based assets and personalized financial planning, Abacus leverages proprietary data analytics and decades of industry expertise to deliver innovative solutions that optimize financial outcomes for individuals and institutions worldwide.

    Contacts:

    Investor Relations

    Robert F. Phillips – SVP Investor Relations and Corporate Affairs
    rob@abacusgm.com
    (321) 290-1198

    David Jackson – Director of IR/Capital Markets
    david@abacusgm.com
    (321) 299-0716

    Abacus Global Management Public Relations

    press@abacusgm.com

    The MIL Network –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Toobit Wins Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year at Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards 2025

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Toobit, a leading global cryptocurrency exchange, today wins the title of Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year at the Hedgeweek Global Digital Assets Awards 2025, announced during the Hedgeweek Digital Assets Summit Europe on June 5 at County Hall in London.

    This award recognizes standout performance across the digital finance landscape, and this year’s ceremony brought together top fund managers, service providers, and innovators redefining the digital asset economy. Toobit team members were in attendance at the ceremony to receive the award.

    Toobit team members Mike Williams (left) and Kelvin Verveld at the Hedgeweek Digital Assets Summit Europe, where Toobit received Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year.

    The win, determined by industry professionals, Hedgeweek readers, and public voting, celebrates Toobit’s technological innovations, rapid growth in derivatives trading volume, and growing global presence across institutional and retail markets.

    Voting began on March 24 following the shortlist announcement, with the three-week campaign reaching Hedgeweek’s extensive readership and the broader digital assets community. Winners were determined by majority vote.

    Toobit stood out in a competitive field for its robust infrastructure and precision-engineered trading systems, which have enabled thousands of institutional and retail users to navigate volatile markets with speed and confidence. Its platform continues to attract traders seeking reliable, scalable solutions in the evolving world of digital assets.

    “We are honored to be named Digital Asset Derivatives Platform of the Year by Hedgeweek,” said Mike Williams, Chief Communication Officer at Toobit. “For Toobit, this recognition is not just an award—it’s a reflection of the trust our traders have shown us. We’ve built Toobit with a focus on performance, transparency, and global accessibility, and we’re proud to see that vision resonating with the broader industry.”

    This latest win marks Toobit’s third major award in 2025, following recent recognitions from the WeMoney FinTech Awards, where it was named Best New Cryptocurrency Exchange and Best for Derivatives, and the World Business Outlook Awards, where it earned the title of Best Crypto Exchange MENA 2025.

    These accolades underscores Toobit’s momentum as a trusted and innovative force in the global digital asset landscape.

    To learn more about Toobit and its product offerings, visit www.toobit.com.

    About Toobit

    Toobit is where the future of crypto trading unfolds—an award-winning cryptocurrency derivatives exchange built for those who thrive exploring new frontiers. With deep liquidity and cutting-edge technology, Toobit empowers traders worldwide to navigate the digital asset markets with confidence. We offer a fair, secure, seamless, and transparent trading experience, ensuring every trade is an opportunity to discover what’s next.

    For more information about Toobit, visit: Website | X | Telegram | LinkedIn | Discord | Instagram

    Contact: Davin C.

    Email: market@toobit.com

    Website: www.toobit.com

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    The MIL Network –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Hickenlooper Chairs Small Business Committee Field Hearing Highlighting Tariff Threat to Outdoor Rec Industry

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper
    Hickenlooper: “We’re sustaining losses here that are needless, and they’re going to be long lasting, and they affect every aspect of our country.”
    WASHINGTON – In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper recently chaired a field hearing of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee in Denver to underline the strain the outdoor recreation industry is facing under the Trump administration’s chaotic tariffs. 
    Watch the full field hearing HERE
    During the hearing, Hickenlooper emphasized that the Trump administration’s blanket tariffs are disproportionally hurting working people across the country:
    “Certainly, the people that are going to elegant dinners in Mar-a-Lago or anywhere, this isn’t as much of an issue for them,” Hickenlooper said at the hearing. “But many small businesses are really caught up in this storm and struggling to survive.”
    Hickenlooper was joined by witnesses representing three Colorado outdoor recreation businesses including Travis Campbell, the owner and CEO of Eagle Creek, an adventure travel gear company based in Steamboat Springs; Mike Mojica, the Founder of Outdoor Element, an adventure gear company based in Englewood; and Trent Bush, Founder and Co-CEO of ARTILECT Studio, a performance apparel studio based in Boulder.
    “In our 50th year of operations we could be possibly put out of business through these ill-conceived tariff plans,” said Campbell. “Eagle Creek immediately took dramatic steps to stay afloat. We froze salary increases that we had just implemented to our teams, we halted the hiring of two exceptional new people that we planned to bring on board, we cut spending across the board…” 
    “We just came off our best year ever. And then, a couple months ago happened. Overnight, tariffs on our core products jumped to 145%…What I thought was an approachable path to the American dream has suddenly turned into quicksand,” said Mojica. “We had to pause production — tell factories to hold the goods and not ship them…I’ve lost a wholesale account, I had to lay off team members, I’ve asked others to work less hours…”
    “I held on to producing in the U.S. as long as I possibly could. And I feel I’ve done everything I was asked to do since, including moving production out of China six years ago,” said Bush. “Now even those staggering high tariffs outside China may force my business to close. This just isn’t the American dream I’ve believed in and I’ve tried so hard over all those years to achieve.”
    Check out the coverage below:
    Colorado Sun: Colorado outdoor companies limping through uncertainty in trade war
    Hickenlooper’s committee hearing — held at History Colorado and titled “Beyond the Trailhead: Supporting Outdoor Recreation in an Uncertain Economy” — included Mike Mojica, the founder and CEO of Outdoor Element, which designs adventure survival equipment in Englewood, and outdoor apparel veteran Trent Bush, the founder and co-CEO the new Artilect Studio in Boulder.
    Mojica, a mechanical engineer who fine-tuned his survival gear business in theMoosejaw Business Accelerator program in 2022, said his company posted a record year in 2024.
    “What I thought was a path to the American dream has become quicksand,” he said of tariffs that have forced him to sell his gear for zero profit. “Trade policy is supposed to provide business with the certainty we need to make long-term decisions and right now that certainty is missing. I’m no longer trying to thrive. I’m trying to survive.”
    AXIOS Denver: Colorado’s outdoor industry suffering from trade war
    Travis Campbell shelled out an additional $580,000. Mike Mojica raised prices and laid off workers. Trent Bush is worried he may go out of business.
    What they’re saying: “When you add that all up, the [impacts of tariffs] mean lower wages, fewer jobs and less spending in the economy,” Campbell said at a congressional hearing Friday in Denver hosted by U.S. Sen. John Hickenlooper. “I don’t think that’s what we’re aiming for.”
    E&E News: Outdoor recreation field hearing to focus on tariff impacts
    The Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee will hold a hearing in Colorado on Friday focused on the outdoor recreation economy in tough times.
    Titled “Beyond the Trailhead: Supporting Outdoor Recreation in an Uncertain Economy,” the hearing will focus on ways Congress can support the outdoor recreation industry, which is valued at more than $1 trillion and has grown significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic.
    The field hearing, hosted by Sen. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.), will hear testimony from three outdoor recreation retailers that have been saddled by the Trump administration’s tariff regime.

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Works to Bring Washington Out of the Stone Age

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
    Published: June 5, 2025
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), chair of the Senate DOGE Caucus, introduced the bipartisan Strengthening Agency Management and Oversight of Software Assets (SAMOSA) Act that aims to bring government computer systems out of the Stone Age by consolidating the cloud computing software licenses to save taxpayers $750 million a year.
    “The federal government’s ancient computers and outdated, noncompetitive bidding process for software contracts cost taxpayers hundreds of millions every year,” said Ernst. “Through the SAMOSA Act, we can bring Washington out of the Stone Age and into the 21st Century to save Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars. Let’s pass this bipartisan bill to force federal agencies to take commonsense steps when purchasing software.”
    The bill is cosponsored by U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-Mich.), Bill Cassidy (R-La), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), and Ron Wyden (D-Ore.).
    Background:
    Last November, Ernst included this idea as part of her proposal to save $2 trillion in waste with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst Pushes to Strengthen Farm Safety Net, Make Crop Insurance More Affordable

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), a member of the Senate Agriculture Committee, is working to strengthen crop insurance and make higher levels of coverage more affordable for farmers.
    She joined Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.) in supporting the Federal Agriculture Risk Management Enhancement and Resilience (FARMER) Act to improve the affordability and coverage of federal crop insurance by increasing premium support for the highest levels of coverage, shrinking producer deductibles, and ultimately reducing the need for ad hoc disaster assistance in the future.
    “Crop insurance is an essential tool our hardworking farmers rely on to protect their livelihoods as they work to feed and fuel our world. It’s become painfully clear in recent years that existing coverage levels leave significant gaps, denying our farmers the access to affordable risk management options they need,” said Senator Ernst. “The FARMER Act will ensure folks are better equipped to be resilient in the face of the unpredictability and challenges each growing season brings.”
    Background:
    Ernst has helped propel efforts to improve federal crop insurance and spotlighted its critical role in providing certainty for Iowa farmers, especially in the face of natural disasters. During the 2020 derecho, she urged the United States Department of Agriculture to provide Iowa farmers with additional support and relief when crop insurance was unable to cover all of the total crop losses.

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Ernst, Bean Work to Eliminate Billions in Bogus Payments

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA)
    WASHINGTON – DOGE Caucus Chairs Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Aaron Bean (R-Fla.) are codifying one of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) largest cost savings actions to identify and stop fraudulent and improper payments after more than $160 billion occurred in Fiscal Year 2024.
    Before any expenditure goes out the door, the Delivering On Government Efficiency (DOGE) in Spending Act will require the Department of Treasury to have a description of the payment, link it to a budget account, and crosscheck the payment against government databases to ensure accuracy and eligibility.
    “Requiring the government to answer basic questions before spending tax dollars will save billions over the next decade,” said Ernst. “Enacting safeguards to spending has been one of the Trump administration’s and DOGE’s greatest triumphs, and I am determined to codify it and make it permanent. At $36 trillion in debt, the cost of inaction is too high, and I will continue to lead the fight in Washington to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.”
    “For too long, improper and fraudulent payments have drained resources and undermined trust in government spending,” said Bean. “The American people deserve responsible stewardship of their tax dollars, and this bill delivers exactly that. By ensuring federal payments are accurate, transparent, and verifiable, we are eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government. This legislation takes the first critical step toward codifying DOGE efforts into law—bringing real oversight and integrity to the way taxpayer dollars are managed.” 
    The bill is cosponsored in the Senate by Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.), Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.), Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Jim Risch (R-Idaho), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.), Roger Marshall (R-Kan.), Ted Budd (R-N.C.), Steve Daines (R-Mont.), James Lankford (R-Okla.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa.).
    “The American people sent a clear message by electing President Trump,” said Grassley. “They’re fed up with the wasteful spending and bloated bureaucracy. Since my first term in the Senate, I’ve worked to root out waste, fraud and abuse, and I’m glad to support this legislation to boost transparency, strengthen internal controls and improve the stewardship of taxpayers’ hard-earned money.”
    “With America $36 trillion in debt, we cannot afford a system with no accountability over where billions in taxpayer dollars are going,” said Lummis. “We are buried in red ink, but thanks to President Trump’s historic push to root out waste, fraud, and abuse, we now have a path forward. I am proud to join Senator Ernst in making critical cost-saving reforms permanent.”
    “The federal government must be held accountable for every tax dollar spent,” said Lee. “The DOGE In Spending Act will codify part of President Trump’s fiscal plan by ensuring payments are properly reported and tracked. Increasing transparency, cutting waste, and preventing fraud are what hardworking American families deserve.”
    “With Washington D.C.’s long history of out-of-control spending and a growing national deficit, we need to identify every opportunity to cut waste, fraud, and abuse,” said Britt. “This legislation codifies a key element of President Trump’s DOGE agenda by creating a mechanism to ensure every dollar across our government agencies is accounted for. I’m proud to be a cosponsor to help to prevent billions in improper payments and provide transparency to the American taxpayer.”
    “From the moment he took office, President Trump laid out a clear agenda: eliminate waste, reduce unnecessary spending, and restore fiscal sanity to Washington,” said Cramer. “The Department of Government Efficiency has delivered—cutting through layers of bureaucracy. This agency has taken a scalpel to the federal government, slashing misspending, and eliminating fraudulent and improper payments. By codifying DOGE’s best practices, we safeguard the taxpayer dollars of North Dakotans and Americans across the country.”
    “For decades, Washington bureaucrats have burned through hard-earned taxpayer dollars without a concern or care for how those dollars are spent,” said Mullin. “Oklahomans elected President Trump to streamline government efficiency, and we’re working with the administration to secure major savings for the American people. As one of the first steps in codifying the DOGE cuts, this bill will ensure accountability and restore sanity to how we do things in Washington. I’m proud to join my colleagues in this effort.”
    “Kansans expect their government to be accountable and responsible when it comes to spending Americans’ hard-earned tax dollars,” said Marshall. “The DOGE in Spending Act will help bring discipline to Washington by making sure federal payments are verified and traceable before going out the door. I’m proud to support this effort to fight waste, fraud, and abuse.”
    In addition to the preventative measure, every expenditure will be made available for public inspection on the USAspending.gov website, with annual updates for ongoing transactions.
    Click here to view the bill and here to view a section-by-section breakdown.
    Background:
    Beyond the astronomical cost to taxpayers, a new report exposed how ongoing improper payment issues resulted in veterans with serious disabilities, like amputations, being short-changed anywhere from $132.74 to $4,170.59 in their monthly disability checks.
    Ernst previously exposed how thousands of government employees were potentially double-dipping by collecting paychecks from the taxpayers while also receiving unemployment payments at the same time.
    DOGE is currently in the process of consolidating 47 of the government’s financial management systems, some of which cannot even speak with each other. Information sharing between some of these still requires printing out information on paper from one and then manually entering it into another.

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: ICYMI: Mullin to CNN: We’re laser focused on delivering President Trump’s agenda

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator MarkWayne Mullin (R-Oklahoma)

    ICYMI: Mullin to CNN: We’re laser focused on delivering President Trump’s agenda

    “The American people elected President Trump in November, and they put Republicans in charge.”
    Washington, D.C. – On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) joined CNN’s The Source with Kaitlan Collins to push back against the baseless attacks against President Trump’s ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill.’ The senator additionally underscored how the president’s ‘Peace through Strength’ agenda is making Americans safe at home and ending forever wars abroad. Highlights below.

    Sen. Mullin’s full interview can be found here.
    On Elon Musk, standing with the Trump Administration and the MAGA agenda:
    “I love my wife dearly and we still have differences sometimes, so I can have a lot of respect for someone and still have differences and everybody is welcome to their opinion, but the fact is, we’re gonna pass one big beautiful bill, we’re gonna get 51 in the Senate and we’re gonna make sure that it’s not a killer bill that the House can’t pass either and so the House is gonna deliver their votes and we’re gonna put it on the president’s desk for the American people…
    “We’re laser focused on delivering President Trump’s agenda. The American people elected President Trump in November, and they put Republicans in charge, and this is one step towards multiple promises that the president made by making the tax provisions permanent, by making sure were cutting deficit spending, and were getting rid of the waste and fraud.”
    On the importance of President Trump’s recent travel ban:
    “There are some real travel concerns because of some activities going in that place. I don’t think the Boulder incident had anything to do with this moving forward because this conversation has been going on for weeks. The President takes keeping the American people safe, it’s extremely important to him. He talks about it all the time. And so, I know that he takes foreign policy seriously. He’s not one to do anything that he feels he cannot negotiate deals with individuals. This is a well thought out, not a hurried idea. This is something that he felt like was in America’s best interest for national security interest.”
    On working with the president on a sanctions package against Russia:
    “We’re working with the President of the United States, and he has done a phenomenal job on our foreign affairs and we don’t want to get ahead of the White House, we want to work with the President and we wanna make sure this is a leverage point that he can use for Putin, but Russia knows that we are very serious about moving forward with this…
    “President Trump has been very clear, he wants to end all the killing. Period. If Putin is not negotiating in good faith, which I think you saw the President get upset with him just a week ago, if the President gets to the point he doesn’t think Putin is operating in good faith, then we will immediately move forward and it will pass. We know it will pass both chambers and will get to the President’s desk, but we can’t get ahead of the President.”

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Manawatū Tararua Highway open for business

    Source: New Zealand Government

    A more efficient, reliable and safer journey through the Ruahine Ranges will open to traffic from the week of 9 June, with the completion of the Manawatū Tararua Highway, says Transport Minister Chris Bishop.

    The new 11.5-kilometre highway between Ashhurst and Woodville replaces State Highway 3 through the Manawatū Gorge, which was permanently closed in April 2017 due to landslides. 

    “This is more than just a new road. It provides a vital link for freight operators and businesses throughout the lower and central North Island, which will encourage travel and support economic growth for the region”, Mr Bishop says. 

    “The four-lane highway, divided by a safe flexible median barrier, is expected to carry up to around 9,000 vehicles each day, with 10 per cent of those being heavy vehicles. General traffic will take between 10 – 12 minutes to drive the road, which is a significant improvement on the current 20 – 25 minute detour route in place.

    “Constructing this new road required remarkable engineering. The road features six bridges, two of which are more than 300-metres in length, and features to minimise the risk of erosion and slips. The expected cost to complete the project now stands at $824.1 million.

    “As this huge project comes to an end, I want to thank the truckies, motorists and local residents who’ve been so patient through these works, and the NZTA contractors who’ve worked hard to get this project completed. 

    “I’m looking forward to this road opening in the coming days and I know communities are too.”

    Notes to Editor: 

    Key features of the project include:  

    • 11.5 kilometres of new highway between Ashhurst and Woodville two lanes each way with a dividing barrier
    • more than six and a half million cubic metres of earthworks
    • six structures, including two bridges of more than 300 metres’ length
    • cuts of up to 55 metres in depth
    • embankments up to 28 metres high 
    • roundabouts at the eastern and western entrances
    • viewing areas over Ashhurst, Woodville and Te Āpiti Wind Farm 

    a shared use path for pedestrians and cyclists.  

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Using Spectral Imaging to Map Vital Mudflat Microbial Life in San Francisco Bay

    Source: US Geological Survey

    Though often overlooked, these slimy microbial mats are essential components of estuarine ecosystems. They play a critical role in nutrient cycling and serve as a major food source for migratory shorebirds. Some species, such as the Western sandpiper (which winters along coasts across the Americas and breeds in northern Alaska), may consume up to 20 percent of their body weight in biofilm per hour when fueling up for migration.

    Because biofilm communities are thin, patchy, and located on soft, unstable substrate, they are difficult to study directly. To get around this, researchers used spectroscopy—a technique that measures how different materials reflect light across a wide range of wavelengths—to study biofilms from afar. Focusing on the southern San Francisco Bay, California, the team used high-resolution field spectrometers, airborne imaging tools, and satellite data to detect and analyze these biofilms. 

    The team first developed a new index using field-based HySpex spectrometers capable of detecting changes in pigment signatures at a resolution of five millimeters. These pigments—unique to different types of microorganisms such as diatoms, cyanobacteria, and chlorophytes—act like spectral fingerprints, allowing scientists to distinguish between microbial groups.

    Then, using data from NASA’s AVIRIS-NG airborne imaging spectrometer (which scans at a 3.7-meter spatial resolution), the researchers mapped the abundance and nutritional profile of the biofilms, including carbohydrates, lipids, and total organic carbon.

    The team was able to map not only where biofilms are present, but what types of microorganisms dominate them and how much nutritional value they contain. They found that diatom-dominated biofilms—a preferred food for Western sandpipers and other small shorebirds during migration—had two to four times higher concentrations of these nutritional markers than biofilms dominated by cyanobacteria or chlorophytes.

    “This gives us, for the first time, a landscape-scale picture of the quality and availability of food for migratory birds,” said the researchers. The maps will help managers understand how food resources for wildlife shift across time and space.

    Beyond wildlife ecology, the technique offers a window into how intertidal biofilms influence carbon and nutrient cycles in estuaries—key processes in climate regulation and water quality. Biofilm also contributes to the stability of mudflats by holding sediment in place, reducing erosion and turbidity.

    This novel remote sensing approach could significantly improve how scientists monitor these biologically rich but difficult-to-access habitats. It also highlights the benefits of combining field-based and remote-sensing data to better characterize coastal ecosystems. 

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Maine DEP to Host Informational Meeting on Proposed Herbicide Treatment for Sokokis Pond

    Source: US State of Maine

    June 6, 2025

    CONTACT:

    The Maine Department of Environmental Protection is applying for a permit to apply herbicide in order to control the invasive aquatic plant brittle naiad (Najas minor) in Sokokis pond, also known as Holland pond in Limerick, Maine.

    The Department will hold an in-person public information meeting regarding the proposed herbicide treatment on Monday, June 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Limerick Municipal Center, 55 Washington Street in Limerick Maine. The meeting will be recorded by the Town of Limerick.

    The treatment is part of a five-year aquatic invasive species management plan for the lake. The treatment goal is to prevent its spread in Sokokis and to other waters by eradicating this plant population. If eradication is not possible, the objective is to significantly diminish the brittle naiad in Sokokis to reduce the risk of spreading and allow future management with non-chemical control methods.

    If the permit is granted, herbicide treatment will take place in targeted areas of Sokokis pond during the second half of July 2025.

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Update on Statewide Air Quality Monitoring to Keep NY’ers Safe

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today issued an update on the State’s comprehensive air monitoring efforts to track air quality statewide and keep New Yorkers safe this summer. New York residents and visitors are reminded to include air quality awareness in their daily warm weather routines. In addition, New York State is issuing an Air Quality Health Advisory for today, Friday, June 6, for the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Western New York regions for fine particulate matter pollution caused by wildland fires in Western Canada.

    “Using the latest science and data, New York continues to track air quality conditions across the State to keep New York communities safe,” Governor Hochul said. “As temperatures begin to climb during the summer months and less predictable factors like distant wildfires occur, I strongly encourage New Yorkers to stay informed and prepare for changes in air quality by paying attention to the State’s Air Quality Health Advisories and take necessary precautions to stay safe.”

    The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) provides daily air quality forecasts to ensure air quality information is available at New Yorkers’ fingertips. While New York State has some of the nation’s most stringent air quality regulations to reduce air pollution and protect public health and the environment, there are certain days that ozone or particulate matter can impact air quality in your community.

    Using data collected from more than 50 sites across the state, DEC and Department of Health (DOH) issue Air Quality Health Advisories when DEC meteorologists predict levels of pollution, either ozone or fine particulate matter (PM2.5), are expected to exceed an Air Quality Index (AQI) value of 100. The AQI was created as an easy way to correlate levels of different pollutants to one scale, with a higher AQI value indicating a greater health concern. 

    An Air Quality Health Advisory for PM2.5 is being issued for Friday, June 6, 2025, for the Adirondacks, Eastern Lake Ontario, and Western New York regions due to the impact of smoke from wildfires in Canada.

    New Yorkers are encouraged to check airnow.gov for accurate information on air quality forecasts and conditions. Information about exposure to smoke from fires can be found on DOH’s website.

    DEC Commissioner Amanda Lefton said, “It is critical that New Yorkers be Air Quality Aware this summer to stay safe and healthy“ DEC continues to track air quality across the state and works with our partners at the Department of Health to keep the public informed about how to protect themselves and their families and reduce their exposure to air pollution. New Yorkers can visit DEC’s website for the daily forecast or use trusted sources like EPA’s AirNow app, which uses air quality data provided by DEC’s statewide monitoring network.”

    New York State Health Commissioner Dr. James McDonald said, “Pollutants like particulate matter from wildfires or ground-level ozone can pose serious health risks—especially for those with heart conditions or lung disease such as asthma, as well as the very young, those over 65 years old and pregnant people. Just as you check the weather on your phone each morning, we encourage all New Yorkers to visit to airnow.gov for the latest air quality forecast and be on the lookout for Air Quality Health Advisories from the Department of Environmental Conservation and the Department of Health. When air quality is poor, protect yourself by staying inside, reduce exposure and minimize exertion when outdoors.”

    Air pollution can harm public health and natural resources in a variety of ways. Hot summer weather sets the stage for two major pollutants of concern for human health: the formation of ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), tiny solid particles or liquid droplets in the air that are 2.5 microns or less in diameter. Fish and wildlife show harmful effects from acid rain and mercury in air. Greenhouse gases in the air are changing the world’s climate and contributing to harmful impacts including extreme heat, deadly flooding, drought, fires, rising sea levels, and severe storms.

    Extreme Heat

    Governor Hochul recently highlighted new and enhanced resources available to protect New York communities from extreme heat this summer as recommended by the State’s Extreme Heat Action Plan, including:

    • New support for cooling at home: With the new Essential Plan Cooling program, NY State of Health will provide eligible Essential Plan members a free air conditioner to help keep their homes cool. This will complement assistance available in 2025 through the HEAP Cooling program which served more than 23,000 households in 2024.
    • Better access to cooling centers: New resources are available to help connect New Yorkers with safe spaces for cooling. The New York State Department of Health and Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) will continue to coordinate with local health departments and emergency managers to update the Cooling Center Finder throughout summer 2025. DOH offers new resources to provide information about best practices for setting up cooling centers and how these locations could serve as clean air centers. Round 8 of the Climate Smart Communities grant program is now open, making $22 million available to fund GHG mitigation and climate adaptation projects, including establishing cooling centers.
    • Additional support for cool buildings: Funding available through the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) supports weatherization and clean and efficient heating and cooling that can improve extreme heat resilience at homes, community anchor institutions, schools, and more. The Office of General Services’ new “Decarbonization and Climate Resiliency Design Guide” was released for new and majorly renovated State building projects to assess and reduce climate risk (including extreme heat and Urban Heat Islands) through proactive design.
    • New investments in cool schools: The Education Law newly requires public school districts and BOCES to develop an extreme heat policy, which establishes certain temperature thresholds. NYSERDA offers additional funding to install clean cooling and heating at schools, for example through funding as part of the Clean Water, Clean Air and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act.
    • Enhanced tools and funding for cool communities: Extreme heat advice and forecasts for New Yorkers, preliminary extreme heat exposure maps and DOH’s Heat Vulnerability Index help communities understand exposure and vulnerabilities. Programs such as Climate Smart Communities fund communities in planning, designing, and implementation solutions. New and expanded funding supports nature-based solutions such as urban forests, urban farms, and community gardens to cool neighborhoods and mitigate heat islands. Governor Hochul’s New York Statewide Investment in More Swimming (NY SWIMS) initiative expanded outdoor swimming through the Connect Kids to Swimming Instruction Transportation grant program and advanced capital projects for swimming facilities in underserved communities through the NY SWIMS Round One competitive grant program.

    DOH recently launched an interactive New York State Heat Risk and Illness Dashboard that allows the public and county health care officials to determine the forecasted level of heat-related health risks in their area and raise awareness about the dangers of heat exposure.

    Check out “DEC Does What?!” podcast episode #4 The Air Up There (May 2024) where air pollution meteorologists explain the Air Quality Index and how to use it, how weather conditions and different seasons can affect air quality, whether New Yorkers have to worry about wildfire smoke, and what it’s like to measure air quality in Antarctica.

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    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Modernizing State Routes 17A and 94 in Orange County

    Source: US State of New York

    overnor Kathy Hochul today announced that work is beginning on a multi-faceted project to construct a roundabout, replace multiple culverts and resurface State Routes 17A and 94 in the Towns of Warwick and Goshen and the Villages of Warwick, Florida and Goshen, Orange County. In an area known for its apple festivals, black dirt farms, harness racing, and unique shopping experiences, this multi-community $30 million project will enhance traffic flow, prevent flooding while increasing resiliency, and enhance pedestrian facilities to meet the needs of this growing county in the Hudson Valley.

    “This multi-faceted project is part of our ongoing commitment to create 21st Century transportation infrastructure that focuses on the needs of communities across the Hudson Valley,” Governor Hochul said. “By creating a state-of-the-art roundabout, miles of multi-modal access to town and village centers, and building for future tourism, we are enhancing safety and easing travel to the many popular destinations that this fast-growing region has to offer.”

    The centerpiece of the project will be the 14 miles of roadway resurfacing, which will take place along State Routes 94/17A from the New Jersey state line to the Town of Goshen and State Route 94 to Durland Road. Striping with reflective epoxy paint will be added to increase the visibility of pavement markings during storms, further enhancing safety. Traffic signals and curb ramps at adjacent exits and entrances will also be upgraded.

    Additionally, the project will construct a roundabout with decorative street lighting along State Route 94 at County Route 1A and Reservoir Road in the Town of Warwick to realign this intersection. The new roundabout will feature native landscaping and will be designed to reduce potential conflict points that motorists and pedestrians encounter, while creating fewer traffic backups. New crosswalks, sidewalks and other pedestrian accommodations will also improve access to nearby destinations.

    Roundabouts are engineered to maximize safety and minimize congestion. Compared to some traditional intersections, traffic flows more freely through roundabouts, cutting congestion and commute times. Crashes at roundabouts tend to be less severe because they typically occur at slower speeds. Roundabouts also eliminate the need for electric-powered traffic signals. For tips on how to safely navigate a roundabout, check out this helpful instructional video available on DOT’s Youtube channel.

    Strong, resilient infrastructure is important to the overall health of communities and this project will modernize drainage systems to better handle stormwater runoff and replace three culverts along State Route 94 and one along State Route 17A to prevent erosion and promote the health and habitat of local streams.

    Upgrades to traffic signals, new crosswalks, sidewalk curb ramps, accessible pedestrian signal equipment, drainage and the implementation of new lane configurations will occur at the following intersections:

    • State Route 94 at 17A
    • State Route 94 at Colonial Avenue
    • State Route 94 at Meadow Road
    • State Route 94 at Reservoir Road

    Staged construction is expected to include lane shifts, limited daily lane closures and minor detours. The project is scheduled for completion in the summer of 2027.

    State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “There is no greater champion for infrastructure improvements in the Hudson Valley and across the state than Governor Hochul. Visitors come to Orange County for its natural beauty and tourism opportunities, and many have stayed over the years to live, work and raise a family, resulting in its growth. The investments we are making in infrastructure in the region accommodate this growth, and create enhanced mobility with pedestrian enhancements, a smoother ride and overall, a more resilient transportation system.”

    Senator Chuck Schumer said, “Thanks to millions from my Bipartisan Infrastructure & Jobs Law, we are paving the way for a safer future in the Hudson Valley. This will construct a new roundabout and resurface State Routes 17A and 94, improving traffic flow along this vital corridor and helping connect residents and visitors to Orange County’s famous apple festivals and black dirt farms all while creating jobs, jobs, jobs. I’m grateful that Governor Hochul is putting these federal dollars to good use to improve safety and connectivity for New Yorkers in the Hudson Valley.”

    Representative Pat Ryan said, “When we modernize our infrastructure, we make life more accessible and efficient for Hudson Valley families while promoting critical economic development across the region. This project is a gamechanger for our community; delivering the safer streets, better storm systems, and improved traffic flow that Orange County families deserve. I’ll keep working with partners at every level of government to improve traffic safety, modernize outdated infrastructure, and bolster economic growth in every corner of the Hudson Valley.”

    About the Department of Transportation

    It is the mission of the New York State Department of Transportation to provide a safe, reliable, equitable, and resilient transportation system that connects communities, enhances quality of life, protects the environment, and supports the economic well-being of New York State.
    Lives are on the line; slow down and move over for highway workers!
    For more information, find us on Facebook, follow us on X or Instagram, or visit the NYSDOT website. For up-to-date travel information, call 511, visit www.511NY.org or download the free 511NY mobile app.

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Stein Promotes Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action

    Source: US State of North Carolina

    Headline: Governor Stein Promotes Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action

    Governor Stein Promotes Safe Gun Storage During NC S.A.F.E. Week of Action
    lsaito
    Fri, 06/06/2025 – 13:44

    Raleigh, NC

    Today Governor Josh Stein joined Deputy Secretary William Lassiter, Elizabeth City Police Chief Eddie Graham Jr, and gun safety proponents to highlight NC S.A.F.E.’s (Secure All Firearms Effectively) Week of Action and call for safe firearm storage. 

    “Firearms are the leading cause of injury-related death for children in the state, and too many of those tragic deaths are entirely preventable,” said Governor Josh Stein. “We must use every tool at our disposal to keep children safe and promote responsible gun ownership – we need folks locking up their guns, using a gun safe, and talking about the risks of loose firearms.” 

    “North Carolina’s S.A.F.E. Week of Action is a Department of Public Safety initiative that aims to share the importance of safe gun storage through partnerships, outreach, and community events,” said Deputy Secretary William Lassiter. “S.A.F.E. Week highlights the importance of using safe storage devices and preventing firearm-related injuries, violence, and theft. This is a key ingredient in making every North Carolina community safer.”

    “As a medical professional, I see too many preventable gun injuries and deaths in the emergency room,” said Eric Toschlog, Medical Director for Trauma, ECU Health Medical Center. “Keeping firearms in a secure place is imperative to keeping children safe and avoiding preventable deaths.”

    Guns are the leading cause of death for children in North Carolina, with 99 firearm related deaths and 525 emergency department visits in 2023 for children and teens aged 1-17. In total, there were 1,797 firearm-related deaths and 4,008 firearm related emergency department visits in North Carolina in 2023. Improperly stored firearms are also commonly stolen from vehicles and are then frequently used to commit crimes; North Carolina saw 431 vehicle gun thefts in 2023.   

    Governor Stein is committed to building a safer, stronger North Carolina. To reduce gun violence and needless tragedy, Governor Stein proposed more than $2.3 million to promote safe storage in his 2025-2027 budget proposal. In addition, Governor Stein is calling for enhancing law enforcement recruitment and retention efforts by raising salaries for state law enforcement officers and providing bonuses for new Basic Law Enforcment Training (BLET) graduates. Stein’s budget also includes a Fentanyl Control Unit dedicated to getting this deadly poison off the streets, a Cold Case Unit to close unresolved cases of sexual assault, and upgraded safety features at schools, including more cameras, fences for playgrounds, and exterior locks to keep students and teachers safe.

    Click here to read Governor Stein’s NC S.A.F.E Week of Action proclamation.  

    Jun 6, 2025

    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Chinese market will always be a point of attraction for foreign investment – Chinese Foreign Ministry

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — Regardless of the challenges in the external environment, Chinese manufacturing is still needed by the world and the Chinese market will always be a magnet for foreign investment, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.

    As pointed out by one of the journalists during the event, China’s economic and trade ties with the rest of the world remain strong amid the tense international economic environment. It is reported that in the first five months of this year, China opened a total of 101 international cargo air routes, adding more than 195 round-trip flights per week. In addition, from January to April, the cargo throughput of Chinese ports amounted to 5.755 billion tons, up 3.7 percent year-on-year, and their container throughput exceeded 110 million TEU (20-foot equivalent unit), up 7.9 percent year-on-year.

    Commenting on the data, Lin Jian said that in the first four months of this year, China’s total import and export volume of goods grew by 2.4 percent year-on-year, with the growth in April being 4.3 percentage points higher than in the first quarter.

    The official noted that China’s economy continues to unleash its vitality and trade resilience is continuously strengthened. This fully demonstrates that, regardless of the challenges arising in the external environment, Chinese manufacturing is still needed by the world, and the Chinese market will always be a magnet for foreign investment.

    “Unilateralism and protectionism are unsustainable. ‘Building walls and erecting barriers’ will not stop China’s decisive steps toward opening up and cooperating with the rest of the world for common development,” Lin Jian concluded. –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Russia: Former NPC Standing Committee Vice Chairman Zhedi Dies at 87

    Translation. Region: Russian Federal

    Source: People’s Republic of China in Russian – People’s Republic of China in Russian –

    Source: People’s Republic of China – State Council News

    BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) — Zhedi, a former vice chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), China’s top legislative body, died of illness at the age of 87 in Beijing at 2:15 a.m. on Friday, an official statement said.

    The statement said Zhedi, who served as vice chairman of the 10th NPC Standing Committee, was “an outstanding member of the Communist Party of China, a dedicated fighter for communism, a talented leader in ethnic affairs and the development of the socialist legal system, and a worthy son of the Tibetan people.” –0–

    MIL OSI Russia News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI: Mountain America Foundation Donates $250,000 to New Fullmer Legacy Center

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Donation made in partnership with Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines to help fund grand opening of new gym dedicated to mentorship, fitness, and community growth

    A Media Snippet accompanying this announcement is available in this link.

    SANDY, Utah, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mountain America Credit Union, through the Mountain America Foundation, donated $250,000 to the Fullmer Legacy Foundation. This contribution, made in partnership with the Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines, supports the opening and programming of the new Fullmer Legacy Center in South Jordan, Utah—a facility dedicated to youth development, fitness, and community empowerment.

    “At Mountain America, our mission goes beyond financial services—we are committed to making a lasting impact in the communities we serve,” said Sterling Nielsen, president and CEO of Mountain America. “Supporting the Fullmer Legacy Foundation aligns with our values of education, wellness, and empowering future generations.”

    The newly launched Fullmer Legacy Center, which celebrated its grand opening on May 2, 2025, is a tribute to the legendary middleweight boxing champion Gene Fullmer, and his brothers, Jay and Don, also champion boxers. The facility will provide free access to youth boxing programs, academic support, and mentorship opportunities designed to foster confidence, discipline, and healthy lifestyles among at-risk youth.

    “Words can’t fully express the joy I felt watching young people walk into the facility for the first time to train. It was a humbling moment,” said Larry Fullmer, board chair of the Fullmer Legacy Foundation. “I stood on the second floor and looked down to see one group sparring in the new ring, another working the heavy bags, and a third learning basic techniques with a coach in the exercise room. All the stress and challenges we’ve faced along the way fade in those moments—especially when one of the kids comes up and thanks us for building this place. None of it would be possible without the financial support of partners like you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

    This $250,000 contribution is part of Mountain America Foundation’s broader commitment to supporting programs and organizations that uplift communities across the credit union’s footprint. The donation will help ensure that the Fullmer Legacy Center is well-equipped to deliver on its mission and serve as a hub for positive change.

    To learn more about Mountain America’s community involvement, visit www.macu.com/newsroom.

    About Mountain America Credit Union
    With more than 1 million members and $20 billion in assets, Mountain America Credit Union helps its members define and achieve their financial dreams. Mountain America provides consumers and businesses with a variety of convenient, flexible products and services, as well as sound, timely advice. Members enjoy access to secure, cutting-edge mobile banking technology, over 100 branches across multiple states, and more than 50,000 surcharge-free ATMs. Mountain America—guiding you forward. Learn more at macu.com.

    The MIL Network –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Global: Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help?

    Source: The Conversation – USA – By Noam Vogt-Vincent, Postdoctoral Fellow in Marine Biology, University of Hawaii

    The Great Barrier Reef stretches for 1,429 miles just off Australia’s northeastern coast. Auscape/Universal Images Group via Getty Image

    Although tropical reefs might look like inanimate rock, these colorful seascapes are built by tiny jellyfish-like animals called corals. While adult corals build solid structures that are firmly attached to the sea floor, baby corals are not confined to their reefs. They can drift with ocean currents over great distances to new locations that might give them a better chance of survival.

    The underwater cities that corals construct are home to about a quarter of all known marine species. They are incredibly important for humans, too, contributing at least a trillion dollars per year in ecosystem services, such as protecting coastlines from wave damage and supporting fisheries and tourism.

    Unfortunately, coral reefs are among the most vulnerable environments on the planet to climate change.

    Since 2023, exceptionally warm ocean water has been fueling the planet’s fourth mass coral bleaching event on record, causing widespread mortality in corals around the world. This kind of harm is projected to worsen considerably over the coming decades as ocean temperatures rise.

    A healthy coral reef in American Samoa, left, experiencing coral bleaching due to a severe marine heatwave, center, and eventually dying, right.
    The Ocean Agency and Ocean Image Bank., CC BY-NC

    I am a marine scientist in Hawaii. My colleagues and I are trying to understand how coral reefs might change in the future, and whether new coral reefs might form at higher latitudes as the tropics become too warm and temperate regions become more hospitable. The results lead us to both good and bad news.

    Corals can grow in new areas, but will they thrive?

    Baby corals can drift freely with ocean currents, potentially traveling hundreds of miles before settling in new locations. That allows the distribution of corals to shift over time.

    Major ocean currents can carry baby corals to temperate seas. If new coral reefs form there as the waters warm, these areas might act as refuges for tropical corals, reducing the corals’ risk of extinction.

    A close-up of double star corals (Diploastrea heliopora) off Indonesia.
    Bernard DuPont/Flickr, CC BY-SA

    Scientists know from the fossil record that coral reef expansions have occurred before. However, a big question remains: Can corals migrate fast enough to keep pace with climate change caused by humans? We developed a cutting-edge simulation to find the answer.

    Field and laboratory studies have measured how coral growth depends on temperature, acidity and light intensity. We combined this information with data on ocean currents to create a global simulation that represents how corals respond to a changing environment – including their ability to adapt through evolution and shift their ranges.

    Then, we used future climate projections to predict how coral reefs may respond to climate change.

    We found that it will take centuries for coral reefs to shift away from the tropics. This is far too slow for temperate seas to save tropical coral species – they are facing severe threats right now and in the coming decades.

    How coral reefs form.

    Underwater cities in motion?

    Under countries’ current greenhouse gas emissions policies, our simulations suggest that coral reefs will decline globally by a further 70% this century as ocean temperatures continue to rise. As bad as that sounds, it’s actually slightly more optimistic than previous studies that predicted losses as high as 99%.

    Our simulations suggest that coral populations could expand in a few locations this century, primarily southern Australia, but these expansions may only amount to around 6,000 acres (2,400 hectares). While that might sound a lot, we expect to lose around 10 million acres (4 million hectares) of coral over the same period.

    In other words, we are unlikely to see significant new tropical-style coral reefs forming in temperate waters within our lifetimes, so most tropical corals will not find refuge in higher latitude seas.

    Even though the suitable water temperatures for corals are forecast to expand poleward by about 25 miles (40 kilometers) per decade, corals would face other challenges in new environments.

    Our research suggests that coral range expansion is mainly limited by slower coral growth at higher latitudes, not by dispersal. Away from the equator, light intensity falls and temperature becomes more variable, reducing growth, and therefore the rate of range expansion, for many coral species.

    It is likely that new coral reefs will eventually form beyond their current range, as history shows, but our results suggest this may take centuries.

    Fish hide out in the safety of Kingman Reef, in the Pacific Ocean between the Hawaiian Islands and American Samoa. Coral reefs provide protection for many species, particularly young fish.
    USFWS, Pacific Islands

    Some coral species are adapted to the more challenging environmental conditions at higher latitudes, and these corals are increasing in abundance, but they are much less diverse and structurally complex than their tropical counterparts.

    Scientists have used human-assisted migration to try to restore damaged coral reefs by transplanting live corals. However, coral restoration is controversial, as it is expensive and cannot be scaled up globally. Since coral range expansion appears to be limited by challenging environmental conditions at higher latitudes rather than by dispersal, human-assisted migration is also unlikely to help them expand more quickly.

    Importantly, these potential higher latitude refuges already have rich, distinct ecosystems. Establishing tropical corals within those ecosystems might disrupt existing species, so rapid expansions might not be a good thing in the first place.

    A temperate reef near southern Australia, which could be threatened by expansions of tropical coral species.
    Stefan Andrews/Ocean Image Bank, CC BY-NC

    No known alternative to cutting emissions

    Despite enthusiasm for coral restoration, there is little evidence to suggest that methods like this can mitigate the global decline of coral reefs.

    As our study shows, migration would take centuries, while the most severe climate change harm for corals will occur within decades, making it unlikely that subtropical and temperate seas can act as coral refuges.

    What can help corals is reducing greenhouse gas emissions that are driving global warming. Our study suggests that reducing emissions at a faster pace, in accordance with the Paris climate agreement, could cut the coral loss by half compared with current policies. That could boost reef health for centuries to come.

    This means that there is still hope for these irreplaceable coral ecosystems, but time is running out.

    Noam Vogt-Vincent receives funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

    – ref. Coral reefs face an uncertain recovery from the 4th global mass bleaching event – can climate refuges help? – https://theconversation.com/coral-reefs-face-an-uncertain-recovery-from-the-4th-global-mass-bleaching-event-can-climate-refuges-help-255804

    MIL OSI – Global Reports –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Video: THE TRUMP EFFECT: 139,000 jobs added in May, surpassing expectations

    Source: United States of America – The White House (video statements)

    THE TRUMP EFFECT: 139,000 jobs added in May, surpassing expectations

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7EhpfsccTbQ

    MIL OSI Video –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Government of Canada creating thousands more job opportunities for youth this summer

    Source: Government of Canada News (2)

    June 6, 2025                  Thunder Bay, Ontario               Employment and Social Development Canada

    The Government of Canada is creating up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) opportunities to help build a strong Canadian economy and secure good jobs for youth. CSJ provides a first job experience for Canadian youth that can help shape their future education, training, and career choices.

    While CSJ was on track to create 70,000 jobs for youth this summer, Patty Hajdu, Minister of Jobs and Families and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario, today announced up to 6,000 more Canada Summer Jobs opportunities. This will unlock new opportunities for Canadian youth and help our country build the strongest economy in the G7.

    The Minister made the announcement during a visit to Wataynikaneyap Power’s head office on Fort William First Nation in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Wataynikaneyap Power is leading the Wataynikaneyap Transmission Project, which is a partnership of 24 First Nations working together to connect 17 remote communities currently powered by diesel. The organization has already hired an electrical engineering technologist thanks to funding from the Canada Summer Jobs program.

    The 2025 Canada Summer Jobs hiring period is well underway in communities across Canada. From now until July 21, 2025, young job seekers between the ages of 15 and 30 can find local job opportunities on the Job Bank website and mobile app. Youth can apply for summer jobs in fields that interest them, such as the recreation sector, the food industry and marketing and tourism. Jobs are also available in a variety of high-demand and growing fields, including housing construction and environmental protection. 

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI Canada: Backgrounder: Canada Summer Jobs 2025     

    Source: Government of Canada News

    Program overview

    The Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) program is part of the Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS), a horizontal Government of Canada initiative delivered in partnership by 12 federal departments, agencies and Crown corporations. The YESS supports youth (aged 15 to 30), especially those facing barriers to employment, to receive the employment supports, skills training and work experience they need to successfully transition into the labour market.

    The CSJ program, delivered by Employment and Social Development Canada, provides wage subsidies to support employers from not-for-profit organizations and the public sector, as well as private sector organizations with 50 or fewer full-time employees, to offer quality summer work experiences for youth aged 15 to 30. CSJ provides youth with opportunities to develop and improve new and existing skills. For some young people, CSJ is a first job experience that will help inform their future education, training and career choices. The program is responsive to national and local priorities as well as labour market needs.  

    Through CSJ, projects that support youth who face barriers to employment are a priority. This includes youth with disabilities, Indigenous youth, Black and racialized youth, 2SLGBTQI+ youth, and youth in rural, remote, or official language minority communities. By providing young people with equitable opportunities to develop their skills, CSJ can help them succeed in the job market.

    CSJ-funded jobs are full-time (30 to 40 hours per week), with a duration of 6 to 16 weeks, with the average job duration being 8 weeks and 35 hours per week.

    CSJ 2025 youth hiring period

    The hiring period for CSJ 2025 runs from April 21, 2025, until July 21, 2025, with jobs running until August 30, 2025. Up to 76,000 jobs that matter to young people and to our communities will be posted on the Job Bank website and mobile app, and will be updated on a regular basis. Young people are encouraged to keep checking for updates on jobs available in their communities.

    Eligibility criteria

    Youth participants

    Eligible participants must:

    • be between 15 and 30 years of age (inclusive) at the start of employment;
    • be Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
    • have a valid Social Insurance Number at the start of employment and be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

    International students are not eligible for the CSJ program.

    The employer application period is now closed for CSJ 2025. Employers interested in applying for CSJ funding next year are encouraged to open an account on the secure Grants and Contributions Online Services portal so they are prepared for next year’s call for applications.

    Ineligible employers, projects and job activities

    Ineligible Canadian employers include members of the House of Commons and the Senate or members of their immediate family, federal government departments and agencies and provincial departments and agencies.

    Projects and job activities are ineligible if they:

    • have activities that take place outside of Canada, including youth teleworking outside of Canada;
    • include activities that contribute to the provision of a personal service to the employer;
    • involve partisan political activities;
    • involve fundraising activities to cover salary costs for the youth participant;
    • restrict access to programs, services or employment, or otherwise discriminate, contrary to applicable laws, on the basis of prohibited grounds, including sex, genetic characteristics, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, colour, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation or gender identity or expression;
    • advocate intolerance, discrimination or prejudice; or
    • actively work to undermine or restrict a woman’s access to sexual and reproductive health services.

    MIL OSI Canada News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Deluzio Joins 199 Colleagues in Letter to Save the Job Corps Program

    Source: US Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA)

    WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) joined 199 members of Congress in signing a bipartisan letter to urge U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer to continue the Job Corps program.   

    On May 29, the Labor Department issued a notice that it will begin a phased pause in operations at contractor-operated Job Corps centers across the country. The Job Corps Program serves over 20,000 young adults nationally, with over 4,200 Pennsylvanians enrolled since 2023. The program teaches skills for high-demand jobs, specifically targeting 16–24-year-olds who are in need of employment opportunities.  

    In their letter, the Members of Congress emphasize “By filling job openings, Job Corps ensures that young people become productive members of the American workforce. No other program takes homeless youth and turns them into… [the] vocational workers of the future.” They added that Job Corps is one of the few national programs that provides young people “with a direct pathway into employment openings in industries such as manufacturing and shipbuilding. The program also connects these young Americans with apprenticeships, higher education opportunities, or the military.” 

    The Labor Department’s decision to pause the Job Corps program spurred Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato to sign an executive order to create a federal disruption response team comprised of county officials, labor and workforce development organizations, the private sector, and the Community College of Allegheny County. 

    The letter also notes “We are confident that, in collaboration with the Administration and Job Corps Center in our communities, we can strengthen this program, continuing to develop a highly skilled and competitive labor force.” 

    The full letter is available HERE. 

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    MIL OSI USA News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Full speed ahead for Fast-track projects

    Source: New Zealand Government

    • Today marks four months since the Fast-track Approvals Act opened for project applications.
    • The projects which have applied for Fast-track approvals could contribute 12,208 new homes and 1,136 new retirement units, if approved.
    • On Friday, 6 June, associate panel convener Helen Atkins appointed the fourth expert panel to oversee the Milldale project.

    It’s been four months since the Fast-track Approvals system opened for business and the statistics show strong progress toward making it quicker and easier to build the projects New Zealand needs for economic growth, RMA Reform and Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop and Regional Development Minister Shane Jones say. 

    “The Fast-track Approvals Act, part of the coalition agreement between National and NZ First, was signed into law just before Christmas and opened for project applications on 7 February this year. The Act helps cut through the tangle of red and green tape and the jumble of approvals processes that has, until now, held New Zealand back from much-needed economic growth,” Mr Bishop says.

    “The Fast-track Approvals Act contains a list of 149 projects which, from 7 February, have been able to apply to the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) for consideration by an expert panel. The expert panels consider each application, decide whether or not each project receives approval, and attach any necessary conditions to those approvals.

    “In the four months since the Fast-track one-stop shop approvals regime officially opened for project applications, we’ve seen good progress on a range of applications for projects that, if approved, will grow New Zealand’s economy and sort out our infrastructure deficit, housing crisis, and energy shortage, instead of tying essential projects up in knots for years at a time.

    “As of this week, 15 substantive applications for listed projects have been lodged and found complete and within scope by the EPA. Of these, twelve applications have no competing applications or existing resource consents; two applications are undergoing checks for competing applications or existing resource consents; and one application was found to have an existing resource consent and can therefore not proceed any further through Fast-track.

    “Eight of the 12 complete applications that are complete, within scope and with no competing applications or existing resource consents are being considered by the panel convenor who will soon establish expert panels for each project. 

    “Three are currently before expert panels for consideration, with a fourth expert panel being appointed on 6 June. These four projects are Delmore (residential subdivision and roading interchange in Orewa), (Maitahi Village (residential development including commercial centre and a retirement village in Nelson), Bledisloe North Wharf and Fergusson North Berth Extension (new and extended wharf facilities at Port of Auckland), Milldale (earthworks and site work for approximately 1,100 residential allotments).

    “The first expert panels’ final decisions are expected in mid-September this year.

    “Projects not listed in the Act can also apply for referral to an expert panel through the same Fast-track website. Their applications go first to me as Infrastructure Minister for consideration, which includes inviting written comments from the Minister for the Environment and any other Ministers with relevant portfolios, before the deciding whether to refer the project for Fast-track.

    “To date I have referred three projects to the Fast-track process, meaning they can now submit substantive applications to the EPA. These three projects are the Ayrburn Screen Hub (a film and television production facility) in Otago; Ashbourne (a development of 530 homes and 250 retirement units) in Waikato; and the Grampians Solar Project (a solar farm expected to generate 300 megawatts) in Canterbury.”

    “As well as delivering a strong pipeline of projects into the future, Fast-track is well on track to deliver a much boost to the economy now, with up to 17 projects whose applications are underway expected to commence this year, if approved. This will be welcome news for the construction sector,” Mr Jones says. 

    “The projects that have applied for Fast-track approvals to date would contribute an additional 12,208 new homes across the Auckland, Nelson and Otago regions, and an additional 1,136 new retirement units in Auckland and Nelson.”

    Note to editor:

    In Fast-track’s first four months there have been:

    Referral Applications

    • 3 projects referred by the Minister for Infrastructure – (can now apply for a substantive application):
    • Ashbourne
    • Ayrburn Screen Hub
    • Grampians Solar Project
    • 1 application found to have an existing resource consent – can no longer proceed

    • 2 applications currently undergoing checks for competing applications / existing resource consents

      12 projects found to be complete without competing applications or existing resource consents (all those that have gone to the Panel Convener prior to expert panel)

    • Kings Quarry

    • Rangitoopuni.

      8 are with the panel convener to establish an expert panel

      4 projects currently before expert panels, or have an expert panel appointed (have gone from the panel convener to the expert panel)

    • Taranaki VTM
    • Ryans Road
    • Stella Passage
    • Tekapo Power Scheme
    • Waihi North
    • Drury
    • Sunfield
    • Drury Quarry
    • Delmore
    • Maitahi
    • Bledisloe

    Substantive Applications

    15 substantive applications found to be complete, of those:

    With EPA for completeness, competing applications or existing resource consent checks:

    12 applications have gone to the Panel Convener, of those:

    With Panel Convener:

    Expert Panels appointed for:

    Milldale

    MIL OSI New Zealand News –

    June 7, 2025

  • MIL-OSI USA: Ocean Month

    Source: US National Ocean Service News

    Did you know that June is National Ocean Month? As America’s leader in coastal and ocean science, technology, and management, we’re celebrating the ocean and its countless resources that inspire us, nourish us, and benefit our local economies.

    Continue reading →

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    June 7, 2025
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