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ANAAXES STATE NEWS AGENCY ESTABLISHED

Recent legislation in Anaaxes (24 A.C. §2) has authorized the establishment of an official state news agency. FMA will provide the latest news regarding legislation, incidents, events, and other national affairs. First issue will be available soon.

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AFM Newsletter - Issue 1 - 8/23/14

INFRASTRUCTURE SECURITY UNDER SCRUTINY


Older stations with non-solid perimeter fences, like shown above, can pose a serious security vulnerability.

After recent attacks on power substations by unknown assailants, the Electrical Infrastructure Protection Service (EIPS) has been grilled by the Senate, Inspector General, and even the President. The apparently organized attacks occurred about 30 kilometers away from the city of Christophsis. The attacks occurred around midnight, and interrupted power service to over 50,000 residents in a suburb of Christophsis. The EIPS currently only guards power stations in major cities and metropolitan areas, leaving smaller cities largely unprotected. The National Guard has been called in until the EIPS can organize security personnel for all power stations in Anaaxes. New federal regulations now require solid security walls/fences around all new power stations.

CIGARETTES AND CIGARS ILLEGALIZED


Trucks loaded with crates of cigarettes and cigars en route to a federal facility for destruction.

Following a fierce battle in the Senate, all types of cigarettes and cigars are now illegal to smoke, manufacture, purchase, store, or otherwise posses. All companies and individuals are required to surrender them to the federal government for destruction immediately. Non-compliance is punishable by up to $500 for individuals and up to $750 for companies per violation. Medical exemptions and other exemptions are permitted by appealing to the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. The ban is expected to save thousands of lives and billions of Anaaxes Credits in healthcare and other expenses throughout the country. The Customs & Border Protection Service and the Coast Guard are allocating additional officers and personnel to help prevent any illegal smuggling and other activities following the ban. The ban was passed in a 170-125 vote.

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AFM Newsletter - Issue 2 - 8/25/14

NEW FOOD IMPORT RESTRICTIONS


This cargo ship loaded with lemons, limes, oranges, and other citrus fruit, was unfortunately turned away by customs agents.

The the Food Safety and Inspection Service in association with the Customs & Border Protection Service have recently announced some more restrictions on food/agricultural imports into Anaaxes. They cited many dangers to the agricultural interests, industries, and public health of Anaaxes as the primary reasons for the new restrictions.

The following items are no longer allowed to be imported into Anaaxes:

• Rice
  
• Citrus Fruit
  
• Unpasteurized Dairy Products

MORE FREE WI-FI IN PUBLIC PLACES


Custom government-modified tri-band Wi-Fi routers, like the one shown above, are able to serve up to 100 devices at a time with excellent speed.

The Senate has approved a bill which gives the states an additional one billion Anaaxes Credits in funding for the purposes of installing and maintaining more free Wi-Fi hotspots in public places throughout Anaaxes. It is estimated the funding will allow for about 250,000 hotspots each with tri-band routers and high-speed connections. The Treasury Department will be issuing the funding later this week. Many citizens have voiced their excitement for this. All of the installations are expected to be completed within six months in over 75,000 cities and towns.

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AFM Newsletter - Issue 3 - 10/2/14

OVER 7,000 FEDERAL SCHOOL POLICE OFFICERS SWORN IN


New federal school police officers at a swearing-in ceremony in Serenno

The Chief Justice sworn in over 7,000 new federal police officers a ceremony today. The Department of Domestic Security in cooperation with the federal and state Departments of Education have been working with school districts across the country to get school resource officers for every school in Anaaxes. This first group of officers will be sent to the most high-risk schools while the government is working to train additional officers. This move comes after a new study by the Department of Justice found that school violence was shockingly on a rapid rise. Currently, many school districts rely on costly private firms and the already limited pool of local and county police officers. The Senate authorized an additional 2 billion Anaaxes Credits for perimeter fences, security cameras, alarm systems, and some bulletproofing.

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AFM Newsletter - Issue 4 - 10/24/14

MAJOR RIOT IN ANAAXES PRISON
 

Federal prison guards in full riot equipment.

A federal prison was placed under lockdown following a major riot incident earlier this week. Several fights occurred shortly after the breakfast eating period, and they eventually escalated into a full-scale riot. The warden of the prison, Mark Hendrickson, placed the facility under lockdown and initiated riot control protocols. An additional 150 federal and local law enforcement officers were called in to assist. During the riot, two prison guards and a guard dog were killed. Eight prisoners were fatally wounded by guard gunfire. After guards and police retook control of the prison, many prisoners involved were moved to solitary confinement. Over one hundred people sustained non-life threatening injuries, and are being treated by on-site medical personnel with the help of paramedics. This is one of the most deadliest riots in any federal prison. The Attorney General stated at a press conference that none of the prison staff will be facing any charges. However, a grand jury indicted 83 prisoners on many counts ranging from: assaulting a federal officer or animal, murdering a federal officer or animal, and disorderly conduct. Federal prosecutors will be seeking the death penalty in three of the cases. The President and members of the Senate have condemned the riot and offered their condolences to the families affected.

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AFM Newsletter - Issue 5 - 10/28/14

SPECIAL EDITION:

ANAAXES PREPARES FOR EXPECTED DISEASE OUTBREAK

The people Anaaxes has been growing increasingly concerned about reports of massive disease outbreak in some foreign countries. Unconfirmed reports indicate that the unknown disease may cause the infected to become 'zombies'. The Senate convened an emergency session to decide what direction the federal government will take in this situation. The President and the Secretary of Domestic Security raised the national security alert level to 'Severe.' That is the highest level and means that there is an imminent threat to national security. The Secretary of Foreign Affairs ordered all non-essential diplomatic and consular personnel to be recalled immediately, and is sending more security officers and is working with foreign nations to ensure that any remaining personnel remain safe.

The Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, the National Guard, Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention, state police, state public health agencies, and much more, are mobilizing troops, employees, and agents throughout Anaaxes. The Army is ready on stand-by in case the National Guard requires assistance. All ports of entries shall be closed by Customs & Border Protection and Transportation Security Agency officials as soon as the outbreak is declared. All citizens are encouraged not to leave the country, because the possibility of them being able return is not guaranteed.

The nation's hospitals are preparing for the worst and are undergoing extensive additional training. The Hospital Security Service will assist local and state police in maintaining the nation's healthcare system. The Department of Nutrition with the help of local and state governments have been providing supplies and educating citizens how to ration food and water. All of the nation's schools have been closed, per federal order. The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a no-fly zone 250 miles around the capital and other essential locations. The Anaaxes capital of Serenno, has been placed under partial lockdown and the Secret Service and other federal agencies are working to ensure the safety of the President, Senators, other federal officials, buildings, and assets.

The Senate unanimously appropriated 50 billion Anaaxes Credits for the Emergency Management Administration and other state and federal agencies in a 220-0 vote. Officers and troops are strictly ordered to subdue, not to kill. All suspected infected persons are to be isolated and treated. Anaaxes will also be assisting in the cure response in the Social Liberal Union.