The U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for struggling fishermen and ports.
The U.S. Commerce Department on Thursday declared a national fishery disaster in New England, opening the door for tens of millions of dollars in relief funds for struggling fishermen and ports.
Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank said the declaration comes amid “unexpectedly slow rebuilding of stocks,” which is forcing huge fishing cuts for 2013 that are jeopardizing the New England industry.
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The Tri-City Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Tri-Cities Legislative Council are taking reservations for the annual legislative trip to Olympia on Feb. 7-8. The registration deadline is Jan. 23.
Participants will have the opportunity to meet with lawmakers to promote the Tri-Cities and the region for its business-friendly atmosphere and recreational activities, and urge support for regional projects that benefit the community.
The legislative council was formed to demonstrate a united front when promoting the Tri-Cities to elected leaders throughout the state. The purpose is to share resources and avoid duplication of efforts among the membership with respect to monitoring legislative information and events.
The Pasco Chamber of Commerce is asking community members to take an education survey to qualify for a grant.
The survey is online at communityforumsnetwork.org/take-survey. It is available in Spanish.
Gov. Jay Inslee said Wednesday that Washington state is poised to develop the next wave of innovations that will change the world, imploring state leaders to act swiftly in order to remain competitive in the global economy.
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