Steve Israel wins award for his House website
Rep. Steve Israel, who has long touted his use of social media and the Internet, won a "platinum mouse" award for the best House of Representatives website for 2009. It was announced last week - as Israel's office launched a new version of the website, which an aide called an improvement. The nonpartisan Congressional Management Foundation ranked the Huntington Democrat's site first among 439 in the House as rated by experts. "Congressman Israel's website shows that he understands how to meet the needs of his various audiences," said foundation executive director Beverly Bell.
- Tom Brune
in Washington
Spotted lanternflies on the rise The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.
Spotted lanternflies on the rise The plant-eating pests are raising concerns among farmers and winemakers. Newsday reporter Mark Harrington spoke about some potential upcoming solutions.
