Of the 73,147 citizens living in Putnam County in 2021, 94.3% said they were only one race, while 5.7% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
On Monday, U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz introduced the Sturgeon Conservation and Sustainability Act, a bill aimed at amending the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to protect sturgeon while ensuring the livelihoods of American farmers. This legislation comes in response to the Biden Administration's decision to list non-native and hybrid sturgeon as endangered species, which has created challenges for farmers across the country.Congressman Waltz emphasized the impact of this decision on farmers, stating, "Thanks to the Biden Administration's decision to place non-native and...
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Mike Waltz recently hosted a three-day workshop with key stakeholders in the Department of Defense, Congress, and the maritime industry to discuss U.S. maritime strategy, challenges, and opportunities. The workshop aimed to find ways for Congress to reverse the decline of American Sea Power.The workshop brought together staff from the offices of Senators Tim Kaine and Mazie Hirono, as well as Representatives Rob Wittman, Trent Kelly, John Garamendi, Mike Gallagher, Joe Courtney, Chris DeLuzio, and Lance Golden. It was also supported by...