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  • MIL-OSI USA: Amid Proposed Trump Threats, Rosen Fights to Keep Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center Open

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV)
    WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) is calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on plans to eliminate federal funding and issue a stop work order for the Job Corps program, which would force the closure of the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Center in Reno. This center has operated since 1979, serving approximately 25,000 Nevadans and helping students secure full-time employment by providing them with in-demand job skills training. In her letter to the Trump Administration, Senator Rosen highlighted the program’s critical role in addressing workforce shortages, supporting low-income youth, and boosting local economies—stressing that a shutdown would leave hundreds of Nevada students without housing or access to career training. She urged immediate action to preserve the program, resume student enrollment, and stop a reported nationwide order that would impact more than 300 students in Nevada by halting operations and evicting those who rely on the center for housing and job training.
    “At a time when our nation is facing skilled workforce shortages in key sectors, Job Corps plays a critical role in equipping at-risk youth with the skills they need to meaningfully contribute to their communities, fill needed labor gaps, and help boost local economies,” wrote Senator Rosen in the letter. “For decades, the Job Corps program has cultivated a strong and resilient workforce in Nevada, and eliminating the program will have detrimental consequences on the communities, employers, and youth that rely on it.”
    “A stop work order would have immediate and severe impacts in Nevada, cutting off our youth population from critical job training needed to build the skills necessary to secure and maintain good-paying jobs,” she continued. 
    The full letter to the Administration can be found HERE.
    Senator Rosen has long supported the Sierra Nevada Job Corps Program and championed investments in job training. She has helped lead the fight in the Senate to protect and fully fund the Job Corps program every year. In August 2024, she visited Sierra Nevada Job Corps to participate in their graduation ceremony. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Senator Collins Announces More Than $4 Million to Reimburse Costs for Emergency Repairs to Maine Infrastructure

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Maine Susan Collins

    Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Susan Collins, Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced that multiple agencies in Maine have been awarded $4,079,583.91 in grant funding for emergency repairs to roads and transportation infrastructure that were damaged by severe storms between April 2023 and January 2024. The funding was awarded through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Emergency Relief Program, which reimburses states agencies for the repair or reconstruction of federal-aid highways and facilities damaged by natural disasters.

    “Severe weather in recent years has caused serious damage to infrastructure across our state,” said Senator Collins. “This funding will help recoup the costs of emergency response efforts to restore critical transportation routes for Maine communities.”

    The grant funding is allocated as follows:

    1. MaineDOT (Franklin County): $1,813,478 to reimburse costs for repairs following the June 2023 heavy rainstorm that caused significant road washouts and damage to culverts.
    1. National Park Service (Hancock County): $1,000,000 to reimburse costs for road and trail repairs on Mount Desert Island following two coastal storms with record winds in January 2024.
    1. MaineDOT (Statewide): $967,103 to reimburse costs for emergency repairs in 35 locations across the state following storm and flooding events in April and May of 2023 that caused shoulder and roadway washouts and damage to pavement, embankments, and culverts.
    1. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Statewide): $299,003 to reimburse costs for repairs at multiple wildlife refuges in Maine following the December 2023 Nor’easter.

    Eligibility for the FHWA Emergency Relief Program is dependent on a presidential or gubernatorial disaster declaration, and it is the responsibility of individual states and federal agencies to request emergency relief funds for assistance in covering the cost of necessary repairs.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Baldwin Wraps Up Tenth Stop of “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour in Superior

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Wisconsin Tammy Baldwin

    SUPERIOR, WI – Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) made a tenth stop on her “Hands Off Medicaid” Tour, convening Wisconsinites whose health care coverage is in jeopardy under the Republicans’ plan to slash Medicaid to pay for corporate tax breaks. One analysis found nearly 230,000 Wisconsinites are at risk of losing their health care coverage in the plan that House Republicans voted to advance last week, including nearly 150,000 Wisconsinites on Medicaid.

    “Donald Trump came into office promising to lower costs on day one. Instead, he’s kicking hundreds of thousands of Wisconsinites off their health care and jacking up costs on working families,” said Senator Baldwin. “I’ve travelled across Wisconsin meeting with families who rely on Medicaid to make ends meet and keep themselves or their loved ones safe and well. Every single one of them had a clear message to Congressional Republicans: ‘Hands Off Our Health Care.’ Working families don’t want their care ripped away so the wealthiest Americans can get richer, and I’m fighting to stop this plan dead in its tracks.”

    Senator Baldwin has hosted roundtables in La Crosse, Milwaukee, Wausau, Eau Claire, Green Bay, Racine, Waukesha, Superior, and twice in Madison to raise the alarms on Republicans’ plan to pass tax cuts for the wealthiest Americans and corporations by making deep cuts to programs that Wisconsinites rely on like Medicaid.

    Last week, House Republicans advanced a plan that would give tax breaks to big corporations and the top one percent while cuts to Medicaid and the ACA would result in roughly 13.7 million people losing their health insurance by 2034. A new report shows that in Wisconsin, 228,659 people would lose their coverage, including 81,308 Wisconsinites who rely on Affordable Care Act tax breaks to afford their insurance and 147,351 Wisconsinites on Medicaid.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Delays expected following crash, Māngere East

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Motorists are being advised to expect delays following a two car crash in Māngere East.

    The crash, at the intersection of Massey Road and Gray Avenue, was reported to Police at about 10.54am.

    At this stage there are no reports of injury.

    Motorists are being advised to expect delays or seek an alternative route while the scene is cleared.

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    Holly McKay/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Career Offender Is Sentenced To More Than 15 Years In Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. –Ronald Lee Peak, 45, of Hendersonville, N.C., was sentenced today to 188 months in prison followed by four years of supervised release for distributing methamphetamine, announced Russ Ferguson, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina.

    Jae W. Chung, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Atlanta Field Division of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), which oversees the Charlotte District Office, and Alicia Jones, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), Charlotte Field Division, join U.S. Attorney Ferguson in making the announcement.

    According to court records and court proceedings, law enforcement learned that Peak was distributing firearms and methamphetamine in and around Asheville and Hendersonville. Investigators used a confidential informant (CI) to purchase firearms and methamphetamine from Peak at least two times between July and August 2022. The first time Peak sold the CI a 9mm pistol with an obliterated serial number in Hendersonville, and later, sold 36.82 grams of methamphetamine in Asheville. The second time Peak sold the CI 27.175 grams of methamphetamine and a .32 caliber pistol.

    Peak pleaded guilty on August 16, 2024, to distribution of methamphetamine. Court records indicate Peak has prior state convictions and as a result he qualified for an increased sentence as a career offender. Peak will be transferred to the custody of the Federal Bureau of Prisons after he completes his state prison sentence.

    In making today’s announcement, U.S. Attorney Ferguson thanked the Drug Enforcement Administration, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, the Buncombe Country Sheriff’s Office, the Henderson County Sheriff’s Office, and the Asheville Police Department for their investigation of the case.

    Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher S. Hess of the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Asheville handled the prosecution.

    This case is part of Operation Take Back America a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Historic Garden of England protected with new sparkling National Nature Reserve

    Eighth Kings Series National Nature Reserve to be announced

    Credit: Michael Charlton

    • The North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve is home to around 1700 ancient and veteran trees, as well as a mosaic of natural habitats including wildflower meadows, rare arable plants and chalk grasslands.
    • Around 400,000 people live within 5 miles of the new reserve, and will have new opportunities to connect with this unique landscape.
    • First National Nature Reserve to include an organic and carbon-negative vineyard, bringing a boost for both nature recovery and the local economy.

    Kent has reaffirmed its reputation as the ‘Garden of England’ with the announcement of a new National Nature Reserve (30 May) boasting flagship species including, Man and Lady orchids, the Maidstone mining bee, Hazel dormouse and skylarks.

    The county is said to have been given its famous nickname by Henry VIII to acknowledge its beautiful green landscape and abundant supply of food and drink. While much has changed over the centuries, modern day visitors to the newly opened reserve will find that it is still worthy of this title. The site offers access to a rich mix of wildflower meadows, chalk grasslands and ancient woodlands which have maintained tree cover since the Tudor era.

    Many people have enjoyed the picturesque North Kent countryside, including Charles Dickens, who praised the fresh greenery and bustling wildlife of Kent, and frequently returned to the area in his writings, drawing inspiration from this idyllic landscape. The natural beauty of the area has now been put back in the spotlight with this declaration.

    Over 400,000 people live within five miles of the new North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve and 8 million people live just an hour’s drive away, making this opening an exciting opportunity for people to connect with internationally important nature. 

    The new National Nature Reserve covers 800 hectares, equivalent to over 1100 football pitches, and partners will be working to support conservation efforts beyond the boundary of the reserve, helping to create a joined-up approach to nature recovery for a further 1100 hectares in the surrounding area.

    Tony Juniper, Chair of Natural England said:  

    Creating bigger, better and more joined up natural areas is one of the most vital and fundamental steps we must take in meeting our national targets for Nature’s recovery. This new reserve, with its hundreds of ancient trees set amid extensive chalk grasslands, lays the foundations for multiple partners to work together to improve Nature across a significant area of countryside. This reserve presents one further excellent example of the progress that can be made when people decide to work together across landscapes.

    Millions of people visit our National Nature Reserves and having a new one accessible to so many people and with such fantastic Nature is truly a cause for celebration.

    Nature Minister Mary Creagh said: 

    This new National Nature reserve will give people the opportunity to explore Kent’s magical landscapes from wildflower meadows to ancient woodlands.

    Reserves like this one, and others in the King’s Coronation Series, will deliver on our promise to improve access to nature and protect nature-rich habitats, as well as boosting the local economy in line with our Plan for Change.

    Alongside long-term management for the precious habitats found at the site, the declaration of the newest National Nature Reserve in the King’s Series also offers the prime example of how conservation and economic growth can go hand in hand. 

    The site is home to the Silverhand Estate, the largest single organic and carbon-negative vineyard in the UK. For organisations like Silverhand, a healthy natural environment is essential to business, which serves as a reminder that nature underpins all parts of our economy. 

    The creation of the reserve will offer a boost to tourism in the Garden of England, as National Nature Reserve status highlights the internationally important nature found in the area. More than 20 million people visit National Nature Reserves each year, helping to put the natural beauty and ecological importance of our landscapes in the spotlight and boost the visitor economy of the areas around them. 

    This new National Nature Reserve directly supports the government’s commitment to restore and protect our natural world by expanding nature-rich habitats where people can explore and wildlife can thrive.

    This is the 8th reserve to be launched as part of the King’s Series of National Nature Reserves, which will leave a lasting public legacy for people and nature by creating or extending 25 National Nature Reserves by 2027. 

    With support from Natural England and Kent Downs National Landscape, the Reserve will be managed by a number of partners including the National Trust, Woodland Trust, Kent County Council, Plantlife, Silverhand Estate (Vineyard Farms Ltd), and the West Kent Downs Countryside Trust. Affiliated partners include Gravesham Borough Council, Birling Estate, Shorne Parish Council, Tarmac and Forestry England. 

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    Nick Johannsen, National Landscape Director, Kent Downs National Landscape:

    The North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve is especially exciting because of the sheer scale, nearly 20 square kilometres of land managed for nature, people, its beauty and history and for scientific research and so close to the urban centres of Gravesend and the Medway Towns.

    Many partners from the public, private, community and charity sectors are working together here, on some of the very best sites for wildlife in England. Together we have committed to work for nature recovery and connect our land. Our partnership has worked for over 2 years to develop a vision for the NNR and carry out detailed research and development. This crucial stage has been supported by the National Highways Designated Funds. Our friends in Natural England guided the proposal through the legal processes and we’ve done it!

    A fantastic new National Nature Reserve in the Kent Downs National Landscape. This launch celebrates all of the work done so far, and will provide added momentum to make more positive change on the ground, securing more flourishing nature and engaging with more and more diverse communities.

    Ben Sweeney, Ranscombe Farm Reserve Manager, Plantlife:

    It is truly exciting that Ranscombe Farm, Plantlife’s flagship nature reserve, is now part of such a concerted effort to bring together conservation, community and sustainable land use at the landscape scale. Ranscombe Farm, a wonderful patchwork of arable fields, ancient woodland and chalk grasslands, is a globally significant place for wild plants and other wildlife.

    Not only is Ranscombe the last wild UK site for Corncockle, it also harbours the largest population of the endangered Broad-leaved cudweed and a wide variety of rare wild orchids. But it is much more than just a treasure trove of rare and threatened plants; visitors are welcome to enjoy 10 miles of footpaths through the mosaic of habitats covering over 600 acres and marvel at the stunning displays of poppies in June and July.

    Gary Smith, CEO, Silverhand Estate:

    We are delighted to be a part of and working alongside the NNR. Sustainability, regenerative farming and protection of the landscape is at the heart of everything we do on our Estate. The work our conservation team does has had an enormously positive impact on the local landscape and we are excited to be able to share this with the community going forward.

    Cllr Emma Morley, Gravesham Borough Council’s cabinet member for operational services:

    We are blessed to have such beautiful and historically significant landscapes within our borough, which are rightly being recognised through the creation of this NNR. Nature does not recognise human boundaries, and so we look forward to working with the various partners and colleagues to protect and nurture this extensive, beautiful and fascinatingly varied reserve, allowing generations to come to enjoy its beauty.

    Jenny Scholfield, Regional Director at the Woodland Trust: 

    We are delighted that Ashenbank Wood, a SSSI site with ancient woodland, veteran trees and home to rare and declining species including the hazel dormouse, is part of the new National Nature Reserve in North Kent.

    For over 40 years Woodland Trust has been caring for and managing this site for trees, wildlife and people and we are pleased that Ashenbank is recognised and protected as an important part of the Kent landscape as part of this initiative. We are looking forward to further collaboration with the NNR partners to strengthen our efforts for nature recovery across this unique landscape.

    Jonathan Ireland, Lead Ranger at National Trust, Cobham Woods:

    Cobham Wood’s inclusion in the North Kent Woods and Downs National Nature Reserve is a significant step in safeguarding one of Kent’s most precious landscapes. This ancient woodland, home to centuries-old veteran trees and a rich diversity of wildlife, provides a vital habitat for rare species, from saproxylic invertebrates to nesting birds.

    Through this pioneering partnership and shared learnings, we can ensure the continued restoration of its historic wood pasture, allowing nature to flourish while welcoming visitors to experience its beauty firsthand. By working together across a landscape scale, we are creating a connected and resilient environment where biodiversity can thrive, ensuring Cobham Wood is protected for future generations to explore and enjoy.

    Simon Jones, Corporate Director, Growth, Environment and Transport for Kent County Council, said:

    At the heart of the National Nature Reserve is a partnership working together as one area, sharing work, knowledge and planning for the whole ecosystem to be connected as opposed to working in individual areas. Shorne Woods and Trosley Country Parks are part of the NNR and are home to flagship species such as orchids, arable plants, dormice, great crested newts and spectacular veteran trees, each playing a vital role in the ecosystem.

    The ambition for the NNR partnership is to make a positive change at landscape scale and enhance the vitality of these communities, giving them greater access and awareness of first-class green spaces on their doorstep. Some of Kent’s more deprived areas fall within five miles of the NNR. The social ambitions of the partners include linking the landscape and its urban residents and inviting them to discover what is on their doorstep.

    Updates to this page

    Published 30 May 2025

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Spsa Fire Ban Revised to Prohibit the Use of ATVs and UTVs

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    Released on May 29, 2025

    Effective as of 5 p.m. on May 29, 2025, the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency (SPSA) has revised the provincial fire ban to prohibit the use of All Terrain Vehicles and Utility Terrain Vehicles in the following areas of the province:

    • All vacant Crown land;
    • Provincial parks located within the provincial forest; and,
    • The provincial forest, including the Northern Saskatchewan Administrative District.

    The fire ban also prohibits any open fires, controlled burns and fireworks in the designated boundary. 

    “The vast majority of the active fires in the province are caused by human activity,” SPSA Vice-President of Operations Steve Roberts said. “By revising the fire ban to prohibit ATVs and UTVs, we are taking a significant step to reducing the number of fire starts.” 

    In Saskatchewan, human-caused wildfires typically start in accessible areas near communities and roads. Simple actions like not driving a vehicle on dry grass, drowning campfires until embers are cool and talking to young children about fire safety can make an impact on the number of fires in Saskatchewan.

    The SPSA continues to encourage all other municipalities, rural municipalities and communities to examine fire risks in their area and to consider implementing consistent fire bans to prevent unwanted human-caused wildfires. 

    As of 4 p.m., there are 17 wildfires burning in the province. To date, Saskatchewan has had 207 wildfires, which is 40 more than the same point in time last year of 167. The wildfire 5-year average in Saskatchewan to date is 125. 

    Anyone who spots a wildfire can call 1-800-667-9660, dial 9-1-1 or contact their closest SPSA Forest Protection Area office.

    People can find an interactive fire ban map, frequently asked questions, fire risk maps and fire prevention tips at saskpublicsafety.ca.

    A list of fire bans and restrictions in provincial parks and recreation sites can be found here.

    Established in 2017, the SPSA is a treasury board crown corporation responsible for wildfire management, emergency management, Sask911, SaskAlert, the Civic Addressing Registry, the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program and fire safety. 

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Governor Polis Signs Bills Into Law Expanding Healthcare Services Agricultural Workers; Protecting Colorado From Wildfires; Keeping Colorado Students Safe and Increasing Government Transparency

    Source: US State of Colorado

    KEENESBURG/DENVER – Today, Governor Polis started the day in Keenesburg, signing SB25-128 – Agricultural Worker Service Providers Access Private Property, sponsored by Senators Byron Pelton and Dylan Roberts, and Representatives Karen McCormick and Ty Winter. This law helps ensure agricultural workers have access to health care services when needed. 

    “Colorado is proud of our strong agricultural community and economy. Making sure that Colordans who work in agriculture have access to necessary health care services when needed is critical to ensuring we continue our work to save people money on healthcare and support our farmers and ranchers,” said Governor Polis. 

    Governor Polis also signed SB25-007 – Increase Prescribed Burns, sponsored by Senators Lisa Cutter and Janice Marchman, and Representatives Elizabeth Velasco and Ron Weinberg. This law expands prescribed burn capacity, and strengthens Colorado’s fire mitigation efforts. 

    “Wildfires affect everyone, and in Colorado we are committed to doing everything we can to prevent devastating wildfires and protect our communities. Prescribed burns are an important tool we can use to reduce fire fuel and prevent small flames from becoming major blazes, keeping Coloradans safe and our communities,” said Governor Polis. 

    Governor Polis also signed HB25-1293 – Drug Overdose Education & Opioid Antagonists in School, sponsored by Representative Jackson, Minority Leader Pugliese, and Senators Pelton and Snyder. 

    Governor Polis signed the following bills into law administratively: 

    • HB25-1163 – Free Access to State Parks for Colorado Ute Tribes, sponsored by Representatives Katie Stewart and Rick Taggart, and Senators Dylan Roberts and Cleave Simpson
    • HB25-1294 – Court Costs Assessed to Juveniles, sponsored by Representatives Jamie Jackson and Junie Joseph, and Senators Tony Exum and Julie Gonzales
    • SB25-190 – Offender Release from Custody, sponsored by Senators Matt Ball and Julie Gonzales, and Representatives Jennifer Bacon and Matt Soper
    • SB25-186 – Sunset Workers’ Compensation Providers Accreditation Program, sponsored by Senators Winter and Ball, and Senators Hamrick and Lieder
    • HB25-1240 – Protections for Tenants with Housing Subsidies, sponsored by Representatives Joseph and Froelich, and Senators Winter and Wallace
    • HB25-1219 – Requirements for Better Understanding Metropolitan Districts, sponsored by Representatives Jacque Phillips and Carlos Barron, and Senators Kyle Mullica and Liza Frizell
    • SB25-301 – Remove Authorization Requirement Adjust Chronic Prescription, sponsored by Senators Wallace and Kirkmeyer, and Representatives Lieder and Johnson
    • SB25-118 – Health Insurance Prenatal Care No Cost Sharing, sponsored by Senators – Bridges and Jodeh, and Representatives Stewart and Jackson
    • SB25-296 – Insurance Coverage for Breast Cancer Examinations, sponsored by Senators Michaelson Jenet, and Representatives Bird and Stewart
    • SB25-072 – Concerning the Regulation of Kratom, sponsored by Senators Mullica and Pelton, and Representatives Lindsay and Soper

    Governor Polis vetoed the following bills: 

    • HB25-1122 – Automated Driving System Commercial Motor Vehicle, sponsored by Representatives Sheila Lieder and Chris Richardson, and Senators Tom Sullivan and Larry Liston
    • HB25-1026 – Repeal Copayment for Department of Corrections Inmate Health Care, sponsored by Representatives Michael Carter and Lorena García, and Senators Iman Jodeh and Nick Hinrichsen.
    • HB25-1088 – Costs for Ground Ambulance Services, sponsored by Representatives McCormick and Brown, and Senators Baisley and Mullica
    • HB25-1004 – No Pricing Coordination Between Landlords, sponsored by Representatives Woodrow and Mabrey, and Senators Gonzales and Hinrichsen

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Brownley, Rivas and Democratic Colleagues Urge Trump Administration to Reverse Life-Threatening Deportation Decision for Four-Year-Old Girl

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Julia Brownley (D-CA)

    Washington, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) joined Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), Congresswoman Sydney Kamlager-Dove (CA-37), California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff (CA), and 33 of her Democratic colleagues in urging U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem to reconsider the termination of the legal status of S.G.V. (identified by her initials for privacy reasons). S.G.V. is a four-year-old girl from Bakersfield living with short bowel syndrome who is facing deportation and could die if she loses medical care at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. S.G.V. and her family’s story was highlighted in a May 27 Los Angeles Times article. 

    “We urge you to reconsider the termination of S.G.V. and her family’s legal status as S.G.V.’s doctors say she could die within days without treatment,” wrote the members. “Due to S.G.V.’s short bowel syndrome, she receives intensive medical treatments such as: being tethered to feeding tubes 24 hours a day; spending 14 hours each night being hooked up to an intravenous feeding system; and receiving a different type of nutrition via a gastric tube into her stomach four times a day. In 2023, S.G.V. and her family were allowed to enter the U.S. legally on humanitarian grounds.” 

    “Your Department has revoked this child’s legal status in the U.S., which interrupts the urgent, life-saving care she receives at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles every six weeks. We believe this family’s situation clearly meets the need for humanitarian aid and urge you and this Administration to reconsider its decision. It is our duty to protect the sick, vulnerable, and defenseless. Without action, S.G.V. will die. We urge a prompt response from your Department and a swift decision to extend this family’s legal status in the U.S.” 

    The letter was also co-signed by Representatives Nanette Barragán, Salud Carbajal, Greg Casar, Joaquin Castro, Judy Chu, Gilbert Cisneros, Maxine Dexter, Adriano Espaillat, Jim Costa, Veronica Escobar, Laura Friedman, Jesús “Chuy” García, Sylvia Garcia, Daniel Goldman, Jimmy Gomez, Pramila Jayapal, Teresa Leger Fernandez, Ted Lieu, Seth Magaziner, Robert Menendez, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Delia Ramirez, Andrea Salinas, Linda Sánchez, Lateefah Simon, Darren Soto, Jill Tokuda, Norma Torres, Derek Tran, Juan Vargas, Gabe Vasquez, Nydia Velázquez, and Eugene Vindman. 

    The full letter can be found here and below: 

    The Honorable Kristi Noem
    Secretary U.S. Department of Homeland Security
    2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
    Washington, DC 20528

    Dear Secretary Noem: 

    In April 2025, Deysi Vargas, her husband, and four-year-old daughter, identified as S.G.V., received a notice that their legal status in the United States had been terminated, and in May, Deysi received notice that her employment authorization had also been terminated. S.G.V. suffers from short bowel syndrome, a rare condition that prevents her body from completely absorbing the nutrients of regular food. We urge you to reconsider the termination of S.G.V. and her family’s legal status as S.G.V.’s doctors say she could die within days without treatment. 

    Due to S.G.V.’s short bowel syndrome, she receives intensive medical treatments such as: being tethered to feeding tubes 24 hours a day; spending 14 hours each night being hooked up to an intravenous feeding system; and receiving a different type of nutrition via a gastric tube into her stomach four times a day. In 2023, S.G.V. and her family were allowed to enter the U.S. legally on humanitarian grounds. 

    Your Department has revoked this child’s legal status in the U.S., which interrupts the urgent, life-saving care she receives at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles every six weeks. 

    On the President’s first day in office he issued an Executive Order stating that, “ensuring that the parole authority under section 212(d)(5) of the INA (8 U.S.C. 1182(d)(5)) is exercised on only a case-by-case basis in accordance with the plain language of the statute, and in all circumstances only when an individual alien demonstrates urgent humanitarian reasons or a significant public benefit derived from their particular continued presence in the United States arising from such parole.” 

    We believe this family’s situation clearly meets the need for humanitarian aid and urge you and this Administration to reconsider its decision. It is our duty to protect the sick, vulnerable, and defenseless. Without action, S.G.V. will die. We urge a prompt response from your Department and a swift decision to extend this family’s legal status in the U.S.

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    Issues: 119th Congress, Healthcare, Immigration, Local Issues

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Read More (Rep. Steube Reintroduces Legislation to Stop Federal Payments to the Deceased)

    Source: United States House of Representatives – Congressman Greg Steube (FL-17)

    May 29, 2025 | Press ReleasesWASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R-Fla.) today reintroduced the Valid Benefits Act to require federal agencies and departments verify the eligibility of individuals 105 years of age or older for federal benefits.“No American who has paid into Social Security and Medicare should see their benefits compromised by scam artists or incompetent bureaucrats,” said Rep. Steube. “It shouldn’t have required DOGE examining the rolls to ensure 12 million Americans listed as 120 years old or more were finally properly recorded as deceased. With millions of seniors relying on Social Security and Medicare and our national debt approaching $37 trillion, it is important to make sure every dollar is spent the right way with no room for malfeasance or error. That is why we must protect our retirement programs and beneficiaries by requiring eligibility verification for individuals who are 105 years and older.”Background:First proposed by Representative Steube in 2019, the Valid Benefits Act builds upon the recent work of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to eliminate redundancies, fraud, and waste in federal bureaucracy by mandating verification of eligibility for federal benefits for all individuals 105 years of age or older.Read the full bill here.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: East London charity given Official Warning over loss of £1 million

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    East London charity given Official Warning over loss of £1 million

    The Charity Commission has taken regulatory action against East London Mosque Trust for failing to responsibly manage charity funds.

    The Commission has issued an Official Warning to East London Mosque Trust over an investment deal which resulted in the loss of £1 million. The regulator found trustees failed to have sufficient oversight of the charity’s activities and it has given the charity six months to take remedial action or possibly face further regulatory scrutiny. 

    The charity has existed in some form since 1910, and the mosque is considered one of London’s oldest. East London Mosque Trust was established to advance the Islamic faith by maintaining and managing a community centre and mosque, and provides a range of spiritual and community services.   

    The charity had invested £1 million in an NHS-approved supplier, expecting a 20% return in 6 months, but the supplier was forced into administration, resulting in a loss for the charity. The charity’s trustees reported the matter to the Commission in February 2023, which the regulator reviewed as part of wider engagement with the charity.  

    The Commission found the charity’s due diligence regarding the investment deal was not thorough enough. The regulator is also critical of the trustees’ lack of effective oversight and failure to properly scrutinise key documents concerning the investment. The regulator would expect any charity to conduct substantial checks on any investment which uses charitable funds, particularly one of this size.  

    The Commission had previously told the charity to ensure it had sufficient control over its funds and had warned of potential for further action. The trustees’ failure to act with reasonable care and skill, which contributed to the loss of the charity’s funds, is misconduct and/or mismanagement. 

    The Official Warning sets out that the charity is to ensure financial controls are put in place and that there is oversight of the charity’s funds to protect the charity’s assets going forward. The charity is now expected to conduct an independent review of the charity’s governance, reporting findings to the Commission. The regulator also expects the charity to do all it reasonably can to recover the lost funds. 

    Charity Commission Head of Compliance Visits and Inspections, Joshua Farbridge, said:  

    When people donate to a charity, they put their faith in those running it to manage those funds with care and in line with its aims. In this case, we found the trustees lacked the oversight we’d expect of such a large investment, nor did they ensure thorough due diligence had been undertaken.  

    The East London Mosque Trust has been advised on more than one occasion about having appropriate oversight of funds and so we have now issued a formal warning. We expect all charities to promptly act on steps provided in an Official Warning and will be monitoring this charity’s progress. 

    ENDS 

    Notes to editors: 

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    2. The Official Warning was issued on 10 April 2025 under section 75A of the Charities Act 2011.  

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    4. Our guidance on internal financial controls can be found via this link: Internal financial controls for charities: protect your charity from fraud and loss (CC8)  – GOV.UK 

    5. The Commission’s guidance on decision-making is very clear that good decision-making follows a set of key principles, which includes considering risks and appropriately recording the basis of any decisions.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Patients and pupils to benefit from school and hospital repairs

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    Press release

    Patients and pupils to benefit from school and hospital repairs

    Government investing £1.2 billion to fix crumbling hospitals and schools across England

    • Government to deliver vital maintenance in hospitals to help prevent cancelled appointments and operations   

    • Focus put back on education as classrooms and school facilities upgraded to be safe and warm   

    • Combined £1.2billion funding is part of government’s promise to deliver public infrastructure improvements through its Plan for Change   

    Patients and pupils across England are set to benefit from nearly £1.2billion worth of essential maintenance fixes being rolled out at hospitals and schools.   

    Over 400 hospitals, mental health units and ambulance sites will be handed £750million to tackle long-term problems such as leaky pipes, poor ventilation and electrical issues, helping to prevent thousands of cancelled operations and appointments.   

    And children at 656 schools and sixth forms will benefit from a share of £470million for projects like fixing crumbling roofs and removing dangerous asbestos – restoring pride in our classrooms and undoing years of dangerous neglect.  

    The funding is part of the government’s mission to fix the dire state of public service infrastructure it inherited and deliver investment and reform through its Plan for Change.  

    It will help people benefit from better services and facilities across the health system, and supporting children to get the best start in life.   

    Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Wes Streeting, said:    

    A decade and a half of underinvestment left hospitals crumbling, with burst pipes flooding emergency departments, faulty electrical systems shutting down operating theatres, and mothers giving birth in outdated facilities that lack basic dignity.   

    We are on a mission to rebuild our NHS through investment and modernisation.   

    Patients and staff deserve to be in buildings that are safe, comfortable and fit for purpose. Through our Plan for Change, we will make our NHS fit for the future.

    Fixing the backlog of maintenance at NHS hospitals will help prevent cancellations, with services disrupted over 4,000 times in 2023/24 due to issues with poor quality buildings.   

    A wide range of facilities and services will benefit, including over £100million for maternity units to enable better care for mothers and their newborns. This will fund critical improvements such as replacing outdated ventilation systems in neonatal intensive care units, creating optimal environmental conditions for vulnerable babies and their families during challenging times.  

    The funding will also support schools and sixth form colleges that urgently need repairs – giving parents the confidence that their children are learning in safety and comfort.   

    It is part of the £2.1 billion investment into the school estate this year, as the government forges on with delivering for the public through our Plan for Change – by investing in our children, their futures and the future of this country.   

    Education Secretary, Bridget Phillipson, said:   

    The defining image of the school estate under the previous government was children sitting under steel props to stop crumbling concrete falling on their heads. It simply isn’t good enough.  

    Parents expect their children to learn in a safe warm environment. It’s what children deserve, and it is what we are delivering.   

    This investment is about more than just buildings – it’s about showing children that their education matters, their futures matter, and this government is determined to give them the best possible start in life.

    This investment will deliver energy efficient, warm classrooms with safe outdoor spaces that are not just fit for lessons, but for the future. Creating a welcoming and supportive school environment for generations of children so they can achieve and thrive as they progress through their education.    

    The school and hospital funding packages were confirmed in last year’s Autumn Budget, in which an extra £26billion was secured for the NHS.    

    Simon Corben, Director and Head of Profession for NHS Estates and Facilities at NHS England, said:  

    I welcome this funding as a long-overdue step toward tackling the unacceptable state of parts of the NHS estate. Too many buildings have been allowed to fall into disrepair, putting patient safety and staff working conditions at risk. 

    It is now vital that NHS England and local leaders deliver – every pound must be spent wisely, with clear accountability and a laser focus on improving frontline care.

    The government has already delivered over 3 million additional NHS appointments since June 2024, exceeding its 2 million target. Additionally, over 1,000 GP surgeries are being modernised to enable 8.3 million more appointments annually.    

    It has also invested in new technology, including 13 DEXA scanners delivering 29,000 extra bone scans and £70m in radiotherapy machines delivering up to 27,500 additional treatments per year by March 2027.  

    The Department for Education confirmed a £2.1bn investment for the school estate for 2025-26, almost £300 million more than the previous year, to fix the foundations of our school estate.    

    A further £1.4 billion will back the acceleration of the School Rebuilding Programme this year, with a commitment to kickstart projects at 100 schools this year alone.  

    Rejuvenating the school estate by delivering new, high-quality buildings that are not just energy efficient but fit for all pupils needs.  

    This will provide high-tech facilities that will raise the standards of education through new sports halls, IT rooms, school kitchens and playgrounds that children and staff can enjoy for years to come.    

    Projects across schools and hospitals will be delivered during the 2025 to 2026 financial year, with the first upgrades expected to begin this summer.      

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  • MIL-OSI Canada: Small but mighty Sunshine Coast community forest stepping up in local economy

    Source: Government of Canada regional news

    The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is being recognized for its excellence in forestry and its effect on the community, receiving the 2025 Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

    “When you hear about local leaders and the incredible benefits they bring to their community through forestry, you can just tell this is what the future of forestry looks like,” said Ravi Parmar, Minister of Forests. “The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is this future and is leading with a community-first approach that weaves together local economic resiliency with healthy forests to support those who call the Sunshine Coast home.”

    The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is one of the smallest in the province, but it has an outsized impact on its community, investing almost $25 million since 2007 in local infrastructure, recreation, economic development and community initiatives across the Sunshine Coast. A recent staple of the community forest, the firewood program, is delivering affordable and sustainably sourced firewood. The program employs people facing barriers in the workforce and provides the firewood at no cost to families facing financial hardship by helping them keep their heat on whether they are elderly, living with a disability or recovering from an injury.

    With a commitment to community involvement and transparency, the Sunshine Coast Community Forest is involved in local events, sends out bi-weekly newspaper updates and an email newsletter, has a community advisory panel and carries out field trips for school children, university researchers, government representatives and community members.

    “It means a lot to us to be recognized among the many exceptional community forests in B.C.,” said Sara Zieleman, executive director, Sunshine Coast Community Forest. “We’re grateful, first and foremost, to our community with whom we share this success – the many people who generously contribute their time, and the organizations that collaborate with us. This recognition reflects the strength of our partnerships, the dedication of our volunteers and a shared commitment to stewarding the land responsibly. We’re proud to be part of a network of community forests working to create social, ecological and economic benefits across the province.”

    The Sunshine Coast Community Forest takes an ecosystem-based management approach that prioritizes forest health, biodiversity and long-term sustainability. It does this by implementing retention systems to reduce the effects of logging, while taking conservation measures to protect wildlife habitats, protect watersheds and reduce the risk of fire.

    Community forests are managed by a combination of local governments, community groups and First Nations. At the heart of community forests is a mandate to support local communities and regions, through contributing to a more diversified forest economy and supporting opportunities in recreation, wildlife and watershed management.

    The Robin Hood Memorial Award for Excellence in Community Forestry was established in 2016 to honour the life and legacy of the late Robin Hood. Hood was a British Columbian with a passion for local community forestry. Hood was active in the woodlot and community forest communities.

    Quotes:

    Randy Spyksma, president, BC Community Forest Association (BCCFA) –

    “The BCCFA board of directors and staff extend our sincere congratulations to the Sunshine Coast Community Forest (SCCF), the well-deserving recipient of this year’s Robin Hood Memorial Award. The SCCF truly exemplifies excellency in community forestry through dedication to ecosystem-based management, commitment to wildfire risk reduction, and fostering meaningful relationships in their community. We are proud to honour their hard work and the strides they have made in long-term forest stewardship around Sechelt.”

    Randene Neill, MLA for Powell River-Sunshine Coast –

    “Congratulations to the leaders of the Sunshine Coast Community Forest on their well-deserved award. The leaders of the Sunshine Coast Community Forest exemplify the care and intention we have for our forests locally and across B.C. They fulfil their mission by creating a legacy by balancing the environmental, economic and social aspirations of the community.”

    Quick Facts:

    • The Sunshine Coast Community Forest is managed by the District of Sechelt and is committed to representation from across the region, with various Sunshine Coast representatives as board members.
    • The Sunshine Coast Community Forest was established in 2007 with an allowable annual cut of 20,000 cubic metres.
    • There are 62 community forests operating in British Columbia.
    • The Community Forest Agreement program contributes more than 2.25 million cubic metres of fibre per year, or 3% of the provincial total cut.

    Learn More:

    To learn more about the Sunshine Coast Community Forest, visit: https://www.sccf.ca/

    To learn more about community forests in B.C., visit:
    https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/industry/forestry/forest-tenures/timber-harvesting-rights/community-forest-agreements

    To learn more about the BC Community Forest Association, visit: https://bccfa.ca/

    A tribute with more information about Robin Hood’s effect on the community forest program can be found on the BC Community Forest Association website:
    http://bccfa.ca/rip-our-beloved-robin-hood

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Post-study outcomes data – technical information

    Source: Tertiary Education Commission

    Post-study outcomes from tertiary education measure where graduates go (their destinations) and how much they earn after completing study.
    The data can be broken down into:

    the level of study on the New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework (NZQCF)
    the field of study
    student characteristics (age, gender, region where they lived, etc) and
    the tertiary provider they studied with.

    The data tells you the number of graduates who:

    are in employment
    are in different types of further study
    are on a jobseeker benefit
    are overseas
    have changed their employment or jobseeker status over a period between two years prior to their graduation and the outcome year, or
    are in another (unknown) destination (if they don’t fit any of the above criteria).

    The data also tells you employed graduates’ median and quartile earnings in years 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 after they graduated and, for comparison, median and quartile earnings for employed students two years before their graduation.
    Things to remember when using this data
    Cohorts
    We show outcomes for graduates 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9 years after graduation. To create a large enough set of data to analyse across qualification level, subject area, age, gender, ethnicity, etc, we group graduates into four-year cohorts.
    We use the calendar year to measure further tertiary study and the tax year for all other information (employment, income, days overseas and days on benefit).  

    Graduate cohorts which correspond to the results for each year after study

    Year in which we look at what the graduate earned or did

    Cohorts’ year of graduation

    Year after study

    Calendar year

    Tax year

    2019–2022

    1[1]

    2020–2023

    2021–2024

    2017–2020

    3

    2020–2023

    2021–2024

    2015–2018

    5

    2020–2023

    2021–2024

    2013–2016

    7

    2020–2023

    2021–2024

    2011–2014

    9

    2020–2023

    2021–2024

    The same graduate may appear in two different cohorts. A student who graduated in 2020 may have their outcomes measured in the 2021 calendar/2022 tax year for the Year 1 cohort and measured in the 2023 calendar year/2024 tax year for the Year 3 cohort.
    Who is included in the data?
    The outcomes in these spreadsheets are for domestic graduates who completed qualifications at tertiary education providers reporting qualification completions to the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC). This data excludes graduates who were receiving a disability benefit or in a Corrections facility for any period within the outcome year.
    National-level data includes all qualification completions reported to TEC. Provider-level data includes Student Achievement Component-funded providers and Industry Training Organisations. Some smaller providers may not have outcome data if their graduate numbers do not reach the statistical threshold.
    Outcomes are influenced by a range of factors
    Graduates’ outcomes are influenced by a range of factors outside of providers’ control. These include different regional labour markets, individuals’ choices, and graduates’ other qualifications, skills and experience.
    Outcomes are grouped by qualification subject area, not specific qualification
    We’ve used this higher level of grouping because there are often too few graduates at individual qualification level to produce any meaningful data. We have grouped together some qualifications that are likely to give graduates different outcomes. For example, graduates with a Bachelor in Oral Health (needed to become a dental hygienist) and a Bachelor of Dental Surgery (needed to become a dentist) are grouped together under dentistry.
    Older graduates are included in this data
    This data presents earnings and destinations not only for young graduates but for all age groups (under 25 years old, 25–39 years old, and 40 years and over). Older graduates who complete similar qualifications will likely have different outcomes from younger graduates, as other factors such as prior learning and work experience influence outcomes for older graduates. Accordingly, for older graduates traditionally used outcome indicators of earnings, employment, unemployment, and further study might not be enough to define which groups of graduates have relatively better outcomes from their tertiary study.
    To improve outcome information for older graduates, this data includes measures such as:

    change in employment or jobseeker status over a period between two years prior to student’s graduation and the outcome year, and
    employed students’ earnings two years prior to their graduation compared to employed graduates’ earnings in the outcome year.

    Outcomes are included for only a graduate’s highest and latest qualification
    In previous data sets employment outcomes were attributed to all qualifications completed by a graduate.
    In this data we attribute outcomes only to a learner’s highest and latest (by the outcome year) qualification, so a graduate has labour market outcomes attributed only once. The highest and latest qualification completed by a person is derived from all data reported to the TEC or NZQA by tertiary providers and Industry Training Organisations (ITOs). If a learner completed two equal-level qualifications in the same year at an ITO and a provider, we have attributed the outcomes to the ITO qualification, not the provider qualification.
    Other sources of information
    Jobs
    This post-study outcomes data does not give information on earnings and employment prospects for particular occupations. Graduates will often find jobs outside their area of study.
    For more information on expected earnings and job prospects in different professions see Careers.govt.nz’s jobs database.
    Job profiles – Careers.govt.nz
    Qualification information
    This post-study outcomes data does not provide information on specific qualifications at tertiary providers. For information on qualifications and their completion rates, entry requirements, costs and career opportunities visit Careers.govt.nz’s qualifications database.
    Study and training – Careers.govt.nz
    Technical information
    Domestic graduates
    Only domestic graduates are included in post-study outcomes data.
    A domestic graduate lives in New Zealand and has either New Zealand or Australian citizenship, or permanent New Zealand residency.
    Graduate numbers are rounded
    To protect confidentiality all graduate counts are randomly rounded to base 3.[2] Graduate counts below five, including zero counts, are not included.
    Graduate destinations
    Graduates might be counted under multiple destinations.
    When a graduate meets the criteria for more than one destination, they are counted in each of these destinations.

    Destination

    Definition

    Employed

    The graduate had income above 50% of the minimum wage from employment sources, measured over the 12-month period.

    Full-time higher study

    The graduate was enrolled in a formal study of >=0.8 EFTS at an NZQCF level higher than the completed qualification level in the outcome year.

    Full-time non-higher study

    The graduate was enrolled in a formal study of >=0.8 EFTS at an NZQCF level the same as or lower than the completed qualification level in the outcome year.

    Part-time higher study

    The graduate was enrolled in a formal study of 183 days in the outcome year.

    Overseas

    The graduate was overseas for >183 days in the outcome year.

    Moved into employment

    The graduate was not qualified as employed 2 years prior to qualification completion and was employed in the outcome year.

    Moved off benefit

    The graduate met the definition of a jobseeker (as outlined above) 2 years prior to qualification completion and did not meet the definition of a jobseeker in the outcome year.

    Other

    The graduate didn’t meet any of the above criteria, or there was no record in that year for them in the IDI data.

    Measuring earnings
    Gross earnings from employed graduates

    Earnings include taxable earnings from wages and salary, paid parental leave, ACC compensation and self-employment.
    Earnings are measured across graduates who are employed.
    Earnings in tax years 2021–2023 are adjusted with the Labour Cost Index to the March 2024 dollars.
    Earnings are rounded to the nearest $1,000.

    Hours of work
    Earnings will be understated for any qualifications and fields of study where there are significant numbers of young graduates in part-time work or who only work part of the year. This is because no adjustments are made for graduates’ hours of work.
    Fields of study and qualifications
    Defining area of study
    The field of study is determined from the courses graduates take in their study. The New Zealand Standard Classification of Education (NZSCED) is used to classify the fields of study.
    For more information about NZSCED codes, see New Zealand Standard Classification of Education – Education Counts.
    Results are presented at the broad, narrow and detailed NZSCED levels.
    Number of graduates
    Where the total number of graduates was 20 or below, we excluded the results from this data. Take care interpreting earnings and destination results when there is a small number of graduates as the results may fluctuate.
    Merged providers
    Some providers have merged over the period covered by this data. Where this has occurred, we have combined the former providers’ graduate outcomes to give outcomes for the merged provider.
    Earnings data suppression

    Value

    Meaning

    S

    Earnings data in a cell is suppressed due to a low number of employed graduates (under 10 graduates for median earnings and under 20 graduates for lower and upper quartile earnings).

    Disclaimer
    These results are based on information obtained by TEC from Statistics New Zealand’s Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI). We try to the best of our ability to ensure that these results are true and accurate. However, TEC does not accept any liability for their accuracy or content.           
    These results are not official statistics; they have been created for research purposes from the IDI, which is carefully managed by Stats NZ. For more information about the IDI please see Integrated Data – Stats NZ.
    Access to the data used in this study was provided by Stats NZ under conditions designed to give effect to the security and confidentiality provisions of the Statistics Act 2022. The results presented in this study are the work of the author, not Stats NZ or individual data suppliers.
    The results are based in part on tax data supplied by Inland Revenue to Stats NZ under the Tax Administration Act 1994 for statistical purposes. Any discussion of data limitations or weaknesses is in the context of using the IDI for statistical purposes, and is not related to the data’s ability to support Inland Revenue’s core operational requirements.

    [1] For the example given in the table, the Year 1 cohort takes those who graduated in 2019 and measures their outcomes in the 2020 calendar/2021 tax year; adds those who graduated in 2020 measuring their outcomes in the 2021 calendar/2022 tax year; adds those who graduated in 2021 measuring their outcomes in 2022 calendar/2023 tax year and adds those who graduated in 2022 measuring their outcomes in 2023 calendar/2024 tax year.
    [2] Base 3 refers to a standard arithmetical term, when any number is rounded to the nearest multiple of 3 (eg. 3, 6, 9, etc). The rounding to a higher or lower number is randomly selected to hide the real number of people for confidentiality purposes.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Terms of Reference Inquiry into Ports and the Maritime Sector

    Source: New Zealand Parliament –

    New Zealand’s ports (both marine and inland) and maritime sectors plays a crucial role in global trade, transportation, and economic development.

    The Transport and Infrastructure Committee will establish an Inquiry into the Ports and Maritime Sectors to examine the current state, challenges, and future opportunities within the ports and maritime sectors. The Inquiry will focus on:

    1. Economic Contribution and Efficiency
      • Assessing the contribution of ports and maritime industries to trade, logistics, and both regional and national economic development. This includes the scale, nature of operations, and markets of ports around New Zealand.
      • Understanding how ports and related infrastructure interact with other marine fleets operating in New Zealand (such as the national fishing fleet).
      • Investigating instances where competition between ports may be affected by market distortions.
    2. Infrastructure and Investment needs
      • Evaluating the adequacy of existing infrastructure and identifying key investment priorities to support future growth.
      • Reviewing the interface between ports and the relevant parts of the land and maritime transport system.
      • Examining the current and potential role of coastal shipping within New Zealand’s broader transport network.
      • Looking into the adequacy and locations of drydock facilities.
      • Reviewing technological developments in the sector and how these can help support the sector’s growth.
      • Looking into the safety practices, both in ports and on the sea.
      • Understanding the consenting environment facing ports.
    3. Regulation, Governance, and Ownership of Ports
      • Reviewing the current regulatory frameworks, funding, ownership, and governance structures to ensure effective oversight and coordination.
      • Examining the role of Maritime New Zealand in regulating the maritime sector.
    4. Environmental Sustainability
      • Investigating the environmental impact of the sector
      • Understanding the sector’s progress toward decarbonisation.
      • Reviewing the climate resilience of the sector.
    5. Workforce and Skills Development
      • Considering the workforce capacity, training and education pipeline, and labour market challenges facing the industry.
    6. Security and Supply Chain Resilience
      • Examining the sector’s role in national security, emergency response, and supply chain continuity.
      • Understanding international shipping and supply arrangements.

    The committee will gather evidence through public submissions, hearings, and stakeholder consultations, and report its findings and recommendations to Parliament.

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  • MIL-OSI: VERAXA Biotech to Attend Key Industry Conferences to Showcase BiTAC Technology Platform

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ZURICH, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — VERAXA Biotech AG (“VERAXA”), an emerging leader in designing novel cancer therapies and proposed de-SPAC acquisition target of Voyager Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:VACH, “Voyager”), announced today it will be attending the upcoming ASCO Annual Meeting and BIO International Convention.

    At the conferences, Christoph Antz, CEO, and additional members of the VERAXA leadership team will be meeting with potential partners and investors, showcasing the Company’s novel Bi-targeted Tumor-Associated Cytotoxicity (BiTAC) platform, and sharing the Company’s growth plans as it prepares to list on the NASDAQ later this year. VERAXA is leveraging its proprietary BiTAC platform to develop highly specific dual-target oncology therapies with less off-tumor toxicity and enhanced tumor specificity. The Company is currently pursuing nine discovery and development programs comprised of next-generation bispecific antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs) and T-cell engagers (TCEs). Those wishing to schedule a meeting to learn more about VERAXA’s differentiated technology and approach are encouraged to contact Cristoph Antz at antz@veraxa.com.

    VERAXA will be accompanied by members of Voyager Acquisition Corp. as well as representatives from Cantor Fitzgerald, Voyager’s capital markets advisor. Cantor Fitzgerald, a leading global financial services group, will be providing certain capital markets advisory services to Voyager related to its proposed Business Combination with VERAXA.

    ASCO Annual Meeting
    DATE: May 30 – June 3, 2025
    VENUE: McCormick Place, Chicago, IL, USA
    TEAM: Connect with Christoph Antz (CEO); Heinz Schwer (CBO); Rick Austin (CSO); Christoph Erkel (Vice President Research & Development)
    EMAIL: Those interested in scheduling a meeting are invited to contact Christoph Antz (CEO) at antz@veraxa.com.
     
    BIO International Convention
    DATE: June 16 – 19, 2025
    VENUE: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center, Boston, MA, USA
    TEAM: Connect with Christoph Antz (CEO); and Katharina Billian-Frey (Manager Business Development)
    EMAIL: Those interested in scheduling a meeting are invited to contact Christoph Antz (CEO) at antz@veraxa.com.
     

    About VERAXA Biotech

    At VERAXA, we are building a premier engine for the discovery and development of next-generation antibody-based therapeutics, including bispecific ADCs, bispecific T cell engagers and other innovative formats. Powered by a suite of transformative technologies and guided by rigorous quality-by-design principles, we are rapidly advancing our pipeline of ADCs and proprietary BiTAC™ formats into clinical development and beyond. VERAXA was founded on scientific breakthroughs made at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory, a world-renowned institution known for pioneering life science research and cutting-edge technologies. For more information, please visit www.veraxa.com.

    On April 22, 2025, VERAXA entered into a definitive business combination agreement (the “Business Combination Agreement”) with Voyager Acquisition Corp., a Cayman Islands exempted company and special purpose acquisition company targeting the healthcare sector (NASDAQ: VACH, “Voyager”). Upon closing of the Business Combination Agreement, VERAXA is expected to become a publicly traded company listed on NASDAQ. The Company has retained Anne Martina Group as the M&A advisor on the transaction.

    About Voyager Acquisition Corp.

    Voyager is a special purpose acquisition company with a bold mission: to revolutionize the healthcare sector through a merger, stock purchase, or business combination. Our team of experienced executives includes unparalleled expertise in investing, operations, and medical innovation, supported by a vast network of connections. With these strengths, we not only seek to drive success but commit to scaling companies to unprecedented heights in the healthcare industry. For more information, please visit https://www.voyageracq.com.

    Participants In the Solicitation

    Voyager, VERAXA, and their respective directors, executive officers, other members of management and employees may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies from Voyager’s stockholders with respect to the Business Combination. Investors and security holders may obtain more detailed information regarding the names and interests in the Business Combination of Voyager’s directors and officers in Voyager’s filings with the SEC, including, when filed with the SEC, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, amendments and supplements thereto, and other documents filed with the SEC. Such information with respect to VERAXA’s directors and executive officers will also be included in the proxy statement/prospectus. You may obtain free copies of these documents as described below under the heading “Additional Information and Where to Find It”.

    Non-Solicitation

    This press release is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the potential transaction and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the securities of Voyager or VERAXA, nor shall there be any sale of any such securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

    Forward-Looking Statements

    This press release includes certain statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about future events or Voyager’s or VERAXA’s future financial or operating performance. For example, statements regarding VERAXA’s anticipated growth and the anticipated growth and other metrics, statements regarding the benefits of the Business Combination, and the anticipated timing of the completion of the Business Combination are forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by terminology such as “may,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “plan,” “possible,” “project,” “strive,” “budget,” “forecast,” “expect,” “intend,” “will,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential” or “continue,” or the negatives of these terms or variations of them or similar terminology.

    These forward-looking statements regarding future events and the future results of Voyager and VERAXA are based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections about the industry in which VERAXA operates, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of Voyager’s management and VERAXA’s management. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and are subject to, without limitation, (i) known and unknown risks, including the risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the final prospectus of Voyager relating to its initial public offering filed with the SEC, including those under “Risk Factors” therein, and other documents filed or to be filed with the SEC by Voyager; (ii) uncertainties; (iii) assumptions; and (iv) other factors beyond Voyager’s or VERAXA’s control that are difficult to predict because they relate to events and depend on circumstances that will occur in the future. They are neither statements of historical fact nor promises or guarantees of future performance. Therefore, VERAXA’s actual results may differ materially and adversely from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements and Voyager and VERAXA therefore caution against relying on any of these forward-looking statements.

    These forward-looking statements are based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Voyager and its management, VERAXA and its management, as the case may be, are inherently uncertain and are inherently subject to risks, variability and contingencies, many of which are beyond Voyager’s or VERAXA’s control. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to: (i) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the Business Combination Agreement and any subsequent definitive agreements with respect to the Business Combination; (ii) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against Voyager, VERAXA, or others following the announcement of the Business Combination and any definitive agreements with respect thereto; (iii) the inability to complete the Business Combination due to the failure to obtain consents and approvals of the shareholders of Voyager, to obtain financing to complete the Business Combination or to satisfy other conditions to closing, or delays in obtaining, adverse conditions contained in, or the inability to obtain necessary regulatory approvals required to complete the transactions contemplated by the Business Combination Agreement; (iv) changes to the proposed structure of the Business Combination that may be required or appropriate as a result of applicable laws or regulations or as a condition to obtaining regulatory approval of the Business Combination; (v) projections, estimates and forecasts of revenue and other financial and performance metrics, projections of market opportunity and expectations, and the estimated implied enterprise value of VERAXA; (vi) VERAXA’s ability to scale and grow its business, and the advantages and expected growth of VERAXA; (vii) VERAXA’s ability to source and retain talent, the cash position of VERAXA following closing of the Business Combination; (viii) the ability to meet stock exchange listing standards in connection with, and following, the consummation of the Business Combination; (ix) the risk that the Business Combination disrupts current plans and operations of VERAXA as a result of the announcement and consummation of the Business Combination; (x) the ability to recognize the anticipated benefits of the Business Combination, which may be affected by, among other things, competition, the ability of VERAXA to grow and manage growth profitably, maintain key relationships and retain its management and key employees; (xi) costs related to the Business Combination; (xii) changes in applicable laws, regulations, political and economic developments; (xiii) the possibility that VERAXA may be adversely affected by other economic, business and/or competitive factors; (xiv) VERAXA’s estimates of expenses and profitability; (xv) the failure to realize estimated shareholder redemptions, purchase price and other adjustments; and (xvi) other risks and uncertainties set forth in the filings by Voyager with the SEC. There may be additional risks that neither Voyager nor VERAXA presently know or that Voyager and VERAXA currently believe are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Voyager or VERAXA speak only as of the date they are made. None of Voyager or VERAXA undertakes any obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect any changes in their respective expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

    Additional Information and Where to Find It

    In connection with the Business Combination Agreement, Voyager and/or VERAXA intend to file relevant materials with the SEC, including the Registration Statement, which will include a proxy statement/prospectus of Voyager, and will file other documents regarding the proposed transaction with the SEC. This communication is not intended to be, and is not, a substitute for the proxy statement/prospectus or any other document that Voyager has filed or may file with the SEC in connection with the proposed transaction. When available, the definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials for the proposed transaction will be mailed or made available to stockholders of Voyager as of a record date to be established for voting on the proposed transaction.

    Before making any voting or investment decision, investors and stockholders of Voyager are urged to carefully read, when they become available, the entire registration statement, the proxy statement/prospectus, and any other relevant documents filed with the SEC, as well as any amendments or supplements to these documents, and the documents incorporated by reference therein, because they will contain important information about Voyager, VERAXA, and the proposed transaction. Voyager’s investors and stockholders and other interested persons will also be able to obtain copies of the registration statement, the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus, other documents filed with the SEC that will be incorporated by reference therein, and all other relevant documents filed with the SEC by Voyager in connection with the Transaction, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov, or by directing a request to Voyager at the address set forth below.

    Contact

    BiTAC is a trademark of VERAXA Biotech AG.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: 110km/h speed limit consultation begins for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Transport Minister Chris Bishop is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say in public consultation that begins today on increasing speed limits for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights to 110km/h.

    “Boosting economic growth and productivity is a key part of the Government’s plan to rebuild the economy and this proposal supports that outcome by reducing travel times and increasing efficiency on this vital route between Wellington and the lower and central North Island,” Mr Bishop says.  

    “With around 22,000 vehicles using the road daily, it provides important regional resilience and a safe, modern, reliable route for all road users. Transmission Gully is one of the first Roads of National Significance (RoNS) announced by the former National Government in 2009 and is the main gateway to Wellington. 

    “Transmission Gully was designed and constructed to a high safety standard. This is reflected in the low crash numbers on the road since opening in 2022. It has safety features that greatly reduce the risk of death or serious injury in a crash, like two lanes in each direction, and flexible median barrier between opposing lanes. Since opening, there have been over 150 barrier strikes but no deaths

    “Along with Transmission Gully, the NZ Transport Agency will also be consulting on Raumati Straights, which connects Transmission Gully with Kāpiti Expressway.  By consulting on this section now, we can finalise a decision on appropriate speed limits quicker, ahead of possible safety improvements on the section. 

    “This is all part of the Coalition Government’s agenda to deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the economy, reduce travel times and increase the productivity of our transport network. We’re committed to providing state highways that help people get where they need to go quickly and safely.”  

    Consultation on raising the speed limit for SH1 Transmission Gully and Raumati Straights to 110km/h begins on Friday 30 May and will last six weeks.  You can find more on the NZTA website here: . 

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: New High Commissioner to the UK announced

    Source: New Zealand Government

    Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced Hamish Cooper as New Zealand’s next High Commissioner to the United Kingdom. “New Zealand’s relationship with the UK is one of our most important. “Mr Cooper is one of New Zealand’s most senior and experienced diplomats and is eminently well-qualified to take on this significant role,” Mr Peters says.Over his 40-year career at the Ministry, Mr Cooper has held several important roles including as New Zealand’s Ambassador to Japan, Russia, and Türkiye. He will take up the role in September.

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Sergeant smells trouble after stopping driver on phone

    Source: New Zealand Police

    An officer patrolling the roads in Waiuku earlier this week got more than he bargained for after pulling over a motorist using his phone while driving.

    Counties Manukau South Area Prevention Manager, Inspector Matt Hoyes, says the driver was signalled to stop on Kent Street after he was spotted using his cellphone while driving.

    “While speaking to the man the officer has noticed a strong smell of cannabis coming from the vehicle.

    “A search of the vehicle has then located eight bags of cannabis, weighing more than two kilograms, in the passengers footwell as well as a significant amount of cash.”

    Inspector Hoyes says a knife was also located in the man’s pocket.

    The 24-year-old man will reappear in Pukekohe District Court on 30 July charged with possession for supply of cannabis, possession of a knife in a public place and failing to carry out obligations in relation to a computer search.

    “In the interest of road safety, the man was also issued with an infringement for using his mobile phone while driving.

    “This is yet another example of great Police work and keeping our community safe by removing these harmful substances from our streets.”

    ENDS.

    Holly McKay/NZ Police

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Police seeking information about vehicle in relation to Waikaia fires

    Source: New Zealand Police

    Please attribute to Detective Sergeant Brian McKinney, Gore CIB

    Gore Police are continuing to investigate a suspicious house fire in Waikaia last year.

    Just after midnight on Wednesday 21 February 2024, emergency services were called to the fire on Elswick Street.

    The investigation team have now identified a vehicle of interest, and we’re keen to know more about its movements around the time of the fire.

    The vehicle is a red BMW Z3 convertible, like the one pictured, which was seen leaving the Waikaia township at speed around the time of the fire. On that same night, the vehicle was also observed travelling towards the Riversdale area, again at speed.

    We would like to speak to anyone who has information about this vehicle, or one matching the description. Additionally, if anyone has any footage of this vehicle in the area around 21 February 2024.

    If you have any information that could assist, please contact Police via 105 either over the phone or online.

    Reference file number 240222/8704.

    Information can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111.

    ENDS

    Issued by Police Media Centre

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  • MIL-OSI: ReconAfrica Announces First Quarter Filings and Corporate Update

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    CALGARY, Alberta, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces the filing of its fiscal first quarter disclosure documents for the three-month period ended March 31, 2025, including the unaudited consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis (“MD&A”), which are available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca .

    Brian Reinsborough, President and CEO of the Company commented: “ReconAfrica continues to move Prospect I toward spud and management remains excited about this exploration target, which is our largest prospect to be drilled to date. On trend with the Naingopo and Prospect I locations, the Company recently gained access to over five million acres in Angola, and we look forward to working with our partner, ANPG to explore this acreage. Management recognizes its responsibility to all stakeholders to steward the evaluation and exploration process of this vast portfolio with the utmost care. We are keen to continue our work with shareholders, local government, joint venture and community partners.”

    Selected Highlights
    For the first quarter ended March 31, 2025, and subsequent period, we announced:

    • On January 29, 2025, the Namibian Ministry of Mines & Energy approved the previously announced farm-down agreement with BW Energy (“BW”) acquiring a 20% WI in Petroleum Exploration License 073 (“PEL 73”).
    • On January 30, 2025, results from the Naingopo exploration well on PEL 73 aided the Company with the selection of Prospect I as the next drill prospect.
    • On April 17, 2025, ReconAfrica entered a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency of Angola (“ANPG”), for a joint exploration project in the Etosha-Okavango basin, located onshore in southeastern Angola. The MOU area, which is contiguous to PEL 73 in Namibia, added 5.2 million acres of exploration lands to the Company’s exploration portfolio.
    • On April 30, 2025, an updated NSAI Report was filed on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca.
    • On May 21, 2025, Mark Friesen, CFA joined the Company as Managing Director, Investor Relations and Capital Markets.


    Operational Update

    Prospect I, located onshore Namibia in Petroleum Exploration License 073 (“PEL 73”), will be the Company’s largest exploration prospect drilled to date. Prioritizing Prospect I as the next drillable prospect was significantly influenced by the drilling results of the Naingopo prospect, which has confirmed the presence of carbonate reservoir, indications of oil observed from the Damara Fold Belt and oil being recovered at surface in the drilling mud system.

    The Company has conducted extensive stakeholder and community engagement activities and obtained local consents. The Company is completing permitting requirements and obtaining all regulatory approvals. Pre-construction activities are currently underway, including, de-brushing, de-mining, access road infrastructure development and drill site preparation. ReconAfrica is committed to continuing to work collaboratively with communities, governments and regulators.

    Management remains encouraged that the sequence of completing the necessary pre-drill activities on Prospect I is progressing toward spudding the well. Permitting for road and pad construction is proceeding and we expect the rig to move in late June with spud shortly thereafter. Any adjustments to the spud date of Prospect I are logistical in nature with management’s view regarding the prospectivity of the target remaining positive and unchanged from earlier communications.

    About ReconAfrica

    ReconAfrica is a Canadian oil and gas company engaged in the exploration of the Damara Fold Belt and Kavango Rift Basin in the Kalahari Desert of northeastern Namibia, southeastern Angola and northwestern Botswana, where the Company holds petroleum licences comprising ~13 million contiguous acres. In all aspects of its operations, ReconAfrica is committed to minimal disturbance of habitat in line with international standards and implementing environmental and social best practices in its project areas.

    Neither the TSXV nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in policies of the TSXV) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.

    For further information contact:

    Brian Reinsborough, President and Chief Executive Officer
    Mark Friesen, Managing Director, Investor Relations & Capital Markets

    IR Inquiries Email: investors@reconafrica.com
    Media Inquiries Email: media@reconafrica.com
    Telephone: 1-877-631-1160

    Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:

    Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking information under applicable Canadian, United States and other applicable securities laws, rules and regulations, including, without limitation, the timing of permits, timing and sequencing of the next well, actual well results, future drilling activity, resource potential, the updated NSAI Report, the Company’s commitment to minimal disturbance of habitat, in line with best international standards and its implementation of environmental and social best practices in all of its project areas. These statements relate to future events or future performance. The use of any of the words “could”, “intend”, “expect”, “believe”, “will”, “projected”, “estimated” and similar expressions and statements relating to matters that are not historical facts are intended to identify forward-looking information and are based on ReconAfrica’s current belief or assumptions as to the outcome and timing of such future events. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as the Company’s actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of the factors discussed in the “Risk Factors” section in the Company’s annual information form dated April 29, 2025, available under the Company’s profile at www.sedarplus.ca. Actual future results may differ materially. Various assumptions or factors are typically applied in drawing conclusions or making the forecasts or projections set out in forward-looking information. Those assumptions and factors are based on information currently available to ReconAfrica. The forward-looking information contained in this release is made as of the date hereof and ReconAfrica undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable securities laws. Because of the risks, uncertainties and assumptions contained herein, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The foregoing statements expressly qualify any forward-looking information contained herein.

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now.

    Source: – Press Release/Statement:

    Headline: Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now.

    Electricity Alliance Canada proposes a new federal playbook to secure this country’s economic future.

    Op-ed by Electricity Alliance Canada: Vittoria Bellissimo (President and CEO, Canadian Renewable Energy Association), Francis Bradley (President and CEO, Canadian Electricity Association), Michelle Branigan (CEO, Electricity Human Resources Canada), George Christidis (President and CEO, Canadian Nuclear Association), Elisa Obermann (Executive Director of Marine Renewables Canada) and Lorena Patterson (President and CEO, WaterPower Canada) 

    As Canada welcomes a new federal government, the electricity sector stands at a pivotal juncture. With climate change accelerating, global energy dynamics shifting, the need for electricity increasing, and potential US tariffs waiting in the wings, we cannot afford to lose our national advantage.

    Canadians expect affordable, reliable, and secure power—and we, Canada’s electricity industry, intend to deliver it.

    Canada’s economy was built on affordable, reliable and abundant power. Today, this country is predominantly powered by clean-energy sources, with hydroelectricity accounting for more than 60 per cent of electricity generation. Renewable energy, such as wind and solar, is growing steadily, alongside energy storage solutions. Nuclear power plays a significant role, especially in Ontario and New Brunswick, with opportunities for expansion in other provinces. 

    But our current supply won’t be enough. Canada produces around 630 TWh of electricity per year, yet every province and territory is forecasting a much greater need. As we electrify our industries, bring manufacturing back home, and digitize our economy, the pressure on electricity systems will grow. To meet this demand, we must make substantial investments in electricity generation, transmission and distribution, which will bolster employment opportunities across this country.

    That’s why we are calling on the new federal government to work with the electricity sector on five urgent priorities.

    First and foremost, the electricity industry needs greater clarity so we can move forward at speed. Slow and uncertain approval processes can stymie investment in major projects, leading to delays, cancellations or higher costs. We need an efficient approval process for major electricity projects, and we need to finalize the Clean Economy Investment Tax Credits (ITCs). Further, given the stated intention to proceed with industrial carbon pricing, we recommend a flexible approach to drive environmental gains while promoting innovation and competitiveness without causing regional or sectoral disadvantages.

    Secondly, Canada cannot move forward on clean energy without Indigenous communities. From coast to coast to coast, Indigenous-led or co-owned projects have been at the forefront of clean-energy initiatives. The federal government should ensure Indigenous voices are central to decision-making processes, and expand funding tools like the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and Indigenous Loan Guarantee program to enable Indigenous partners to participate fully and on their own terms, promoting Reconciliation.

    Thirdly, Canada has talked for years about energy corridors and grid connections across provinces. Now is the time to turn this talk into action. Canada’s provinces and territories offer diverse energy jurisdictions can benefit from supporting each other. We need collaboration between the federal government, provinces, crown corporations and utilities to support interprovincial energy trade and infrastructure projects, along with interpovincial labour mobility in regulated occupations.

    Supply chains are also critical to our success. To build the grid of the future and support Canada’s growth, we need secure and proven supply chains. Globalized supply chains—on which our electricity projects depend—have faced significant challenges over the past year, including international tariffs, increased regulatory requirements and ongoing trade tensions with the US. The federal government needs to help manage risk and secure the electricity sector’s supply chains.

    Finally, we need a strong system to train and produce skilled workers. Canada’s growing electricity sector relies on a workforce of well-trained tradespeople and engineers to fill new, high-quality job opportunities. This workforce will build and operate a stable, reliable and resilient system that supports Canada’s economic and environmental goals and provides a good quality of life for Canadians. We appreciate the federal government’s past support, now calling on them to continue to invest in long-term training programs to develop an expanded, world-class workforce.

    Affordable, reliable, clean electricity is a strategic Canadian advantage, and the electricity sector is the backbone of our economy. We’ve increased supply while lowering emissions, and we will continue to do so. As we welcome the new federal government, we’re ready to get to work building a strong and resilient electricity system that will meet Canada’s rising demand and secure our economic future. And for this work to succeed, Canada needs a bold electricity plan, now.
    The post Canada needs a bold electricity plan—now. appeared first on Canadian Renewable Energy Association.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Banks Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline How VA Builds Medical Facilities, Deliver Care to Vets Quicker

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper

    WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Jim Banks introduced the bipartisan VA Design-Build Construction Enhancement Act to streamline how the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) builds new facilities and improve veterans’ access to care.

    “Veterans deserve modern, quality health care,” said Hickenlooper. “Our bipartisan bill will streamline construction and save money to help the VA deliver the care vets need.”

    “The number one obstacle standing between veterans and the care they’ve earned is bureaucracy,” said Banks. “This bill streamlines the VA’s construction process so we can get hospitals built faster and deliver better outcomes for those who served.”

    Specifically, the legislation directs the VA to use the design-build method where a single contractor handles both design and construction for major medical facility projects. The bill also ensures the VA includes design-build training in its construction management programs and allows agencies like the Army Corps of Engineers to use the method without interference.

    Key provisions include:

    • Directing the VA Secretary to follow existing federal laws to consider design-build when entering into contracts to design and construct facilities
    • Prevents the VA from discouraging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which manages the largest construction projects on VA’s behalf, from using design-build
    • Includes design-build components in VA’s training program for construction managers

    Full text of the bill is available HERE.

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  • MIL-OSI USA: Hickenlooper, Bennet, Neguse, DeGette, Crow, Pettersen Pressure Trump Admin to Not Gut FEMA Ahead of Wildfire Season

    US Senate News:

    Source: United States Senator for Colorado John Hickenlooper

    Sec. Noem recently announced plans to eliminate FEMA 

    WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper and Michael Bennet and Representatives Joe Neguse, Diana DeGette, Jason Crow, and Brittany Pettersen called on the Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to preserve Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), which helps communities prepare for and recovery from disasters like wildfires.

    “The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters make FEMA’s role in coordinating federal disaster response more crucial than ever,” wrote the lawmakers. “Our nation depends on FEMA’s expertise and swift action during emergencies, and we cannot afford to weaken this vital resource.”

    Specifically, the lawmakers highlighted FEMA’s crucial support after the 2021 Marshall Fire and how cutting FEMA’s workforce jeopardizes current recovery efforts and future disaster relief. 

    The lawmakers continued: “The 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,084 homes—the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. FEMA provided critical support that helped Coloradans recover, rebuild infrastructure, and prepare for future emergencies.”

    The text of the letter is available HERE and below.

    Dear Secretary Noem:

    We write to express our concern regarding proposed reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), including its potential dissolution. The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters make FEMA’s role in coordinating federal disaster response more crucial than ever. We urge careful evaluation of any agency restructuring to avoid compromising our nation’s ability to effectively respond to emergencies.

    Like many states, Colorado has experienced devastating disasters in recent years. Destructive wildfires and severe flooding have displaced families and left communities struggling to rebuild. The 2021 Marshall Fire destroyed over 1,084 homes—the most destructive wildfire in the state’s history. FEMA provided critical support that helped Coloradans recover, rebuild infrastructure, and prepare for future emergencies. Cutting FEMA’s workforce, closing mitigation programs such as Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC), or even dissolving the agency completely threaten to jeopardize ongoing recovery efforts and hinder our ability to swiftly and effectively respond in the future.

    We respectfully urge you to maintain strong funding and staffing levels for FEMA, and ensure that any reforms are based on a demonstrated need to cut red tape in service of facilitating swifter assistance. Anything less threatens to delay response times, slow rebuilding efforts, and leave communities more vulnerable to future disasters. Our nation depends on FEMA’s expertise and swift action during emergencies, and we cannot afford to weaken this vital resource.

    Thank you for your consideration.  

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  • MIL-OSI: Capital City Bank Group, Inc. Announces Cash Dividend

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla., May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Board of Directors of Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) declared a quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of $0.24 per share. The dividend produces an annualized rate of $0.96 per common share and is payable on June 23, 2025 to shareowners of record as of June 9, 2025. The annualized dividend yield is 2.52% based on a closing stock price of $38.06 on May 28, 2025.

    About Capital City Bank Group, Inc.
    Capital City Bank Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CCBG) is one of the largest publicly traded financial holding companies headquartered in Florida and has approximately $4.5 billion in assets. We provide a full range of banking services, including traditional deposit and credit services, mortgage banking, asset management, trust, merchant services, bankcards, securities brokerage services and financial advisory services, including the sale of life insurance, risk management and asset protection services. Our bank subsidiary, Capital City Bank, was founded in 1895 and now has 62 banking offices and 105 ATMs/ITMs in Florida, Georgia and Alabama. For more information about Capital City Bank Group, Inc., visit www.ccbg.com.

    For Information Contact:
    Jep Larkin
    Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
    850.402.8450

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  • MIL-Evening Report: Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk

    Source: The Conversation (Au and NZ) – By Daniel Hernández Carrasco, PhD Candidate in Ecology, University of Canterbury

    Shutterstock/Colin Stephenson

    Seasonality shapes much of life on Earth. Most species, including humans, have synchronised their own rhythms with those of Earth’s seasons.

    Plant growth cycles, the migration of billions of animals, and even aspects of human culture – from harvest rituals to Japanese cherry blossom viewings – are dictated by these dominant rhythms.

    However, climate change and many other human impacts are altering Earth’s cycles. While humans can adapt their behaviour by shifting the timing of crop harvests or Indigenous fire-burning practices, species are less able to adapt through evolution or range shifts.

    Our new research highlights how the impacts of shifting seasons can cascade through ecosystems, with widespread repercussions that may be greater than previously thought.

    This puts species and ecosystems at risk the world over. We are still far from having a full picture of what changes in seasonality mean for the future of biodiversity.

    Almost every ecosystem on Earth has seasons

    From tropical forests to polar ice caps and abyssal depths, the annual journey of Earth around the Sun brings distinct seasons to all corners of the planet.

    These seasonal rhythms shape ecosystems everywhere, whether through monsoonal rains in equatorial regions or the predictable melt of snowpack in mountain ranges.

    But the seasonality of these processes is changing rapidly due to local human impacts. This includes dams in many rivers, which completely and abruptly disrupt their natural flow, and deforestation, which changes the timing of the onset of the rain season.

    These local influences are compounded by climate change, which is systematically modifying seasonal patterns in snow cover, temperature and rainfall around the world.

    Monsoon rains represent one of Earth’s major seasonal cycles.
    Shutterstock/Milju varghese

    From the earlier seasonal melting of glaciers and the snowpack to the disruption of monsoonal rain cycles, the effects of these changes are being felt widely.

    Many important ecological processes we rely on could be affected. A mismatch between plankton blooms and the life cycles of fish could affect the health of fisheries. Tourism dependent on seasonal migrations of large mammals could suffer. Even the regulation of the climate system itself is tightly controlled by seasonal processes.

    Changing seasonality threatens to destabilise key ecological processes and human society.

    Evolutionary adaptations to seasonal fluctuations

    The seasonal rhythms of ecosystems are obvious to any observer. The natural timing of annual flowers and deciduous trees – tuned to match seasonal variations in rainfall, temperature and solar radiation – transforms the colours of whole landscapes throughout the year.

    The arrival and departure of migratory birds, the life cycle of insects and amphibians, and the mating rituals of large mammals can completely change the soundscapes with the seasons.

    These examples illustrate how seasonality acts as a strong evolutionary force that has shaped the life cycles and behaviour of most species. But, in the face of unprecedented changes to Earth’s natural rhythms, these adaptations can lead to complex negative impacts.

    Snowshoe hares are struggling to adapt to shifts in the timing of the first snowfall and melt.
    Shutterstock/Karen Hogan

    For instance, snowshoe hares change coat colour between winter and summer to blend in with their surroundings and hide from predators. They are struggling to adapt to shifts in the timing of the first snow and snowmelt. The impact of changing seasonality on hare populations is linked with changes in predation rates. But predators themselves may also be out of sync with the new onset of seasons.

    Our research highlights that these kinds of complex interactions can propagate impacts through ecosystems, linking individual species’ seasonal adaptations to broader food web dynamics, or even ecosystem functions such as carbon sequestration.

    Although biologists have studied seasonal processes for centuries, we know surprisingly little about how they mediate any ecological impacts of altered seasonality. Our findings show we are likely underestimating these impacts.

    The distinct mechanisms involved deserve further attention. Until we account for these complex processes, we risk overlooking important ecological and human consequences.

    The more we understand, the better prepared we are

    Understanding the extent to which impacts of altered seasonality can interact and propagate from individuals to whole ecosystems is a big challenge. It will require different types of research, complex mathematical modelling and the design of new experiments. But it is not easy to manipulate the seasons in an experiment.

    Scientists have come up with inventive ways of experimentally testing the effects of altered seasonality. This includes manually removing snow early in spring, manipulating rainfall patterns through irrigation and moving plants and animals to places with different seasonality.

    Some researchers have even recovered seeds from centuries-old collections to sprout them and look at how recent changes in climate have affected plant populations.

    These efforts will be of great value for forecasting impacts and designing effective management strategies beneficial for ecosystems and humans alike. Such efforts help to anticipate future shocks and prioritise interventions.

    For instance, understanding the mechanisms that allow native and non-native species to anticipate seasonal changes has proven useful for “tricking” non-native plants into sprouting only in the wrong season. This gives an advantage to native plants.

    Similarly, studies on the molecular mechanisms involved in the response to seasonality can help us determine whether certain species are likely to adapt to further changes in seasonal patterns. This research can also point out genes that could be targeted for improving the resilience and productivity of crops.

    Not only are we likely underestimating the ecological risks of shifting seasons, we tend to forget how much our everyday lives depend on them. As Earth’s rhythms change, the risks multiply. But so does our opportunity to better understand, anticipate and adapt to these changes.

    Daniel Hernández Carrasco receives funding from a Doctoral Scholarship by the University of Canterbury.

    Jonathan Tonkin receives funding from a Rutherford Discovery Fellowship administered by the Royal Society Te Apārangi and the Centres of Research Excellence Bioprotection Aotearoa and Te Pūnaha Matatini.

    – ref. Earth’s seasonal rhythms are changing, putting species and ecosystems at risk – https://theconversation.com/earths-seasonal-rhythms-are-changing-putting-species-and-ecosystems-at-risk-257660

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  • MIL-OSI: LanzaTech Advances Transformation with Leadership Changes and Cost Optimization Actions

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Chief Accounting Officer Sushmita Koyanagi promoted to Chief Financial Officer

    Deputy General Counsel Amanda Fuisz to assume Interim General Counsel role

    Cost savings and financial efficiencies drive continued advancement of commercial projects focused on producing alternative fuel from waste carbon

    CHICAGO, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) (“LanzaTech” or the “Company”), a carbon management solutions company, today announced certain transitions in its executive leadership team in connection with its recent financing and ongoing strategic measures focused on streamlining its operations and reducing costs, including consolidating certain positions by drawing upon the Company’s capable, experienced internal resources. The announced leadership changes include:

    • Sushmita Koyanagi appointed Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025
    • Amanda Fuisz to assume role of interim General Counsel, effective June 13, 2025
    • Gary Rieschel, long-time serving Board member, to retire from the board of directors following the upcoming Annual Meeting of Stockholders

    LanzaTech announced the appointment of Sushmita Koyanagi as Chief Financial Officer, effective June 2, 2025, completing its previously announced search for a permanent CFO. Ms. Koyanagi succeeds Justin Pugh, who has been serving as LanzaTech’s interim CFO since January 2025 and who will maintain an advisory role with the Company to assist in his transition and to provide other related support until June 30, 2025. Ms. Koyanagi has extensive public and private company experience in accounting, financial reporting, process improvement and managing larger teams, and most recently joined the Company as Chief Accounting Officer (“CAO”) in December of 2024.

    Separately, LanzaTech announced that Amanda Fuisz will assume the role of interim General Counsel, effective June 13, 2025. Ms. Fuisz will succeed Joseph Blasko, who will step down to pursue a new professional opportunity. Ms. Fuisz, who currently serves as LanzaTech’s Deputy General Counsel, will lead LanzaTech’s legal and compliance department while serving as interim General Counsel.

    “We are thrilled to have Sush take on this expanded role,” said Dr. Jennifer Holmgren, Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “Sush is a seasoned finance executive with an impressive background that makes her ideally suited to lead the next phase of our financial evolution as we advance our path to profitability. On behalf of our executive team and board of directors, I would like to thank Justin for stepping in to lead as interim CFO ensuring a seamless transition. Additionally, I am grateful to Amanda for stepping into this role as interim General Counsel. Her background and strong legal acumen make her an ideal fit for this position. I wish Joe all the best in his future endeavors,” added Holmgren.

    Additionally, LanzaTech announced that Gary Rieschel, a long-serving member of LanzaTech’s board of directors, will retire at the conclusion of his current term and will not seek re-election at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Stockholders on July 21, 2025.

    “On behalf of the members of our board and management, I express our deep appreciation for Gary’s contributions,” stated Holmgren. “Since 2009, Gary has been an unwavering champion of LanzaTech’s mission to build a circular carbon economy. It has been a true privilege to work closely with Gary for over the past fifteen years.”

    The announced leadership changes and role consolidations are anticipated to result in annual cost reductions of approximately $1 million. These cost reduction measures will enhance LanzaTech’s ability to better allocate resources toward its most promising commercial opportunities and projects, with efforts predominantly focused on leveraging the Company’s core gas fermentation technology platform to effectively be an enabler of the significant and growing momentum of sustainable aviation fuel production.

    About LanzaTech

    LanzaTech Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: LNZA) is the carbon recycling company transforming waste carbon into sustainable fuels, chemicals, materials, and protein. Using its biorecycling technology, LanzaTech captures carbon generated by energy-intensive industries at the source, preventing it from being emitted into the air. LanzaTech then gives that captured carbon a new life as a clean replacement for virgin fossil carbon in everything from household cleaners and clothing fibers to packaging and fuels. For more information about LanzaTech, please visit https://lanzatech.com.

    Forward-looking Statements 

    This press release includes forward-looking statements regarding, among other things, the plans, strategies and prospects, both business and financial, of the Company. These statements are based on the beliefs and assumptions of the Company’s management. Although the Company believes that its plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by these forward-looking statements are reasonable, the Company cannot assure you that it will achieve or realize these plans, intentions or expectations. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Generally, statements that are not historical facts, including statements concerning possible or assumed future actions, business strategies, events or results of operations, are forward-looking statements. These statements may be preceded by, followed by or include the words “believes,” “estimates,” “expects,” “projects,” “forecasts,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “seeks,” “plans,” “scheduled,” “anticipates,” “intends” or similar expressions. The forward-looking statements are based on projections prepared by, and are the responsibility of, the Company’s management. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements, including the Company’s ability to continue to operate as a going concern. The Company may be adversely affected by other economic, business, or competitive factors, and other risks and uncertainties, including those described under the header “Risk Factors” in its Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2025 and in future SEC filings. New risk factors that may affect actual results or outcomes emerge from time to time and it is not possible to predict all such risk factors, nor can the Company assess the impact of all such risk factors on its business, or the extent to which any factor or combination of factors may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of performance. You should not put undue reliance on these statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements attributable to the Company or persons acting on its behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by the foregoing cautionary statements. The Company undertakes no obligations to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. 

    Investor Relations Contact
    Kate Walsh
    VP, Investor Relations & Tax
    Investor.Relations@lanzatech.com

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  • MIL-OSI USA: ICE arrests 100+ illegal aliens during targeted enforcement operation in Tallahassee

    Source: US Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    TALLAHASSEE — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested more than 100 illegal aliens during a targeted enforcement operation at construction sites in the in Tallahassee during a joint agency operation May 29.

    The multiagency operation, directed by ICE Homeland Security Investigations Tallahassee, with significant assistance from ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations, Florida Highway Patrol, FBI, Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, U.S. Marshals Service, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations, led to the arrest of illegal aliens from Nicaragua, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuelans, Colombia, and Honduras to name a few.

    One was taken into state custody for resisting arrest and is being charged with four counts of assault on law enforcement officers. Another attempted to pull a weapon on officers.

    “These types of enforcement actions aim to eliminate illegal employment, holding employers accountable and protecting employment opportunities for America’s lawful workforce,” said ICE HSI Tallahassee Assistant Special Agent in Charge Nicholas Ingegno. “HSI Tallahassee, working alongside our state, local, and federal partners, will continue protecting public safety by enforcing the immigration laws of our nation.”

    ICE officials have continually emphasized the agency’s continued focus to identifying public safety and national security threats. Individuals unlawfully present in the United States who are encountered during enforcement operations may be taken into custody and processed for removal in accordance with federal law.

    Members of the public with information about suspected immigration violations or related criminal activity are encouraged to contact the ICE Tip Line at 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or submit information online via the ICE Tip Form.

    For more information about ICE HSI Tallahassee and its efforts to enhance public safety in Florida, follow us on X at @HSITampa.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Ocala Woman Indicted For Bank Robbery

    Source: Office of United States Attorneys

    Ocala, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces the  return by a grand jury of an indictment charging Christina Gates Thagard (40, Ocala) with bank robbery. If convicted, Thagard faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison. Thagard was arrested on May 24, 2025. She is currently detained pending the resolution of the case. 

    According to the indictment, on May 3, 2025, Thagard took money belonging to TD Bank by using force, violence, and intimidation. The bank’s deposits are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC).

    An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

    This case was investigated by the Ocala Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Janette Swartzberg.

    The case is part of Operation Take Back America, a nationwide initiative that marshals the full resources of the Department of Justice to repel the invasion of illegal immigration, achieve the total elimination of cartels and transnational criminal organizations (TCOs), and protect our communities from the perpetrators of violent crime. Operation Take Back America streamlines efforts and resources from the Department’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces (OCDETFs) and Project Safe Neighborhood (PSN).

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  • MIL-OSI Security: CTG 73.6/MDSU 1-6 Conduct ADV Removal in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, Apr. 21, 2025 [Image 4 of 4]

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    YAP, Federated States of Micronesia (April 21, 2025) Sailors assigned to Commander, Task Group 73.6/Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 1-6 and commercial salvage consultants hoist a piece of the cargo vessel M/V Microspirit toward the Singaporean crane barge SSE Ignatius during a dive and salvage mission in Yap, Federated States of Micronesia, April 21, 2025. CTG 73.6/MDSU 1-6 is currently deployed to Yap with a commercial salvage team to remove Microspirit from Colonia Harbor as part of Pacific Partnership 2025. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Moises Sandoval)

    Date Taken: 04.21.2025
    Date Posted: 05.25.2025 07:49
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    VIRIN: 250421-N-ED646-9940
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