JUNEAU, Alaska, May 17 -- Gov. Mike Dunleavy, R-Alaska, issued the following news: Governor Mike Dunleavy extends his appreciation to the Alaska Legislature for a collaborative and successful 2024 session. Crucial legislation addressing energy, carbon capture, food security and public safety all passed this session. "We are proud to have passed several bills this session that move Alaska forward," said Governor Dunleavy. My administration will spend the interim preparing new initiatives for ne more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 17 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: At the Vatican Climate Summit, Governor Newsom spoke before other governors, mayors and civic and faith leaders from around the globe, highlighting California's nation-leading efforts on clean energy and calling out the propaganda and lies from Big Oil. While in Vatican City, the Governor and First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom had an audience with Pope Francis. His Holiness a more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, May 17 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on May 16, 2024: Today, Governor Polis celebrated new Department of Energy federal grants awarded to two Colorado companies to support Colorado's clean energy future through innovative solar projects. These investments will help Colorado reach its climate and clean energy goals, improving air quality and making the state more sustainable. "Colorado is leading the transition to 100% renewable energy, pr more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, May 16 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: Governor Polis today signed gun violence prevention legislation into law to improve investigations of illegal firearm activity. "Though our background check system, InstaCheck, is working as intended, follow-up investigations are rarely conducted at the local or federal level due to resource limitations," Senator Tom Sullivan, D-Centennial, said. "By giving CBI statutory authority, they will be able more PR

DENVER, Colorado, May 16 (TNSres) -- The Colorado Senate Democrats issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: Governor Polis today signed legislation into law to help prevent firearms from being stolen from vehicles by requiring them to be secured while unattended in a vehicle. "As a Western Slope legislator, I know how important responsible and safe gun ownership is for our rural communities and our way of life," said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs. "This commonsense law h more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 16 -- The Indiana Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule: * * * Monday, May 20, 2024 There are no hearings scheduled for today. * * * Tuesday, May 21, 2024 CAUSE NO.: 46046; ALJ: SCHUSTER; TIME: 9:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: HUSTON; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 (Prehearing Conference) COMPLAINT OF MITCHELL PLASTICS AGAINST INDIANA-AMERICAN WATER COMPANY, INC. AND THE CITY OF CHARLESTOWN, INDIANA CONCERNING THE PROVISION OF FIRE PRO more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 16 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news on May 15, 2024: The Maine Appalachian Trail Land Trust (MATLT), The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in Maine, and the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's (DACF) Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands (BPL) announced today that 2,706 acres have been added to the Mount Abraham Public Reserve Land managed by the State of Maine. Created through the acquisition of multiple propert more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 16 -- The Maine Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. 2023-00332) on May 14, 2024: * * * NAUTILUS SOLAR ENERGY, Request for Determination of Continuous Construction Pursuant to Section 3(K)(4)(c)(ii) of Chapter 313 for Presque Isle 1 Solar , LLC ORDER BARTLETT, Chair; SCULLY and GILBERT, Commissioners I. SUMMARY The Commission determines Nautilus Solar Energy (Nautilus) has not demonstrated that it has engaged in continuous on-site construction eff more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following ruling on process (Case No. 23-E-0421) on May 15, 2024: * * * Petition of Hecate Grid Swiftsure LLC for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity Pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law and Order Granting a Lightened Regulatory Regime. RULING ON PROCESS ERIKA BERGEN, Administrative Law Judge: Hecate Grid Swiftsure LLC (Petitioner) pursuant to Section 68 of the Public Service Law se more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Gillie Park Solar Project, LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Erik Schiemann, 200 Harborside Drive Suite 200, Schenectady, NY 12305 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Lyon Place Solar Project, LLC Dear Erik Schiemann: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation  more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Rod Viens, 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Royal Solar Partners, LLC Dear Rod Viens: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Rod Viens, 6940 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 400, Columbia, MD 21046 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - Ruler Solar Partners, LLC Dear Rod Viens: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted ha more PR

ALBANY, New York, May 16 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the following letter on May 15, 2024: * * * To: Zoe Berkery, 228 Park Ave S, PMB 23351, New York, NY 10003 RE: 2023 Annual Compliance - West Shore Solar LLC Dear Zoe Berkery: Thank you for your recent submittal pursuant to Section 3F of the New York State DPS's Uniform Business Practices for Distributed Energy Resource Suppliers (UBP-DERS). This letter is to inform you that the documentation submitted has been revi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on May 15, 2024: As a result of one of the largest environmental mitigation funds in Pennsylvania history, the Shapiro Administration, through an advisory board at the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) made up of environmental and community advocates, has recommended funding for 21 projects to benefit the environment, heath, and quality of life of the Beaver C more PR

PORTAGE, Indiana, May 17 -- The Ports of Indiana issued the following news release: More than $77 million in infrastructure and expansion projects are now being developed at Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor as a record construction season kicks off in the Lake Michigan port. Major projects in various phases of development include construction of a highway bridge entering the port, three new ship berths, a new bulk warehouse, two new railyards, industrial site development, and extensive dock and ra more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, May 17 -- Gov. Jay Inslee, D-Washington, issued the following news: On a gorgeous, sunny day in King County, Gov. Jay Inslee cut ribbons, high-fived some kids, and joined a press event celebrating another of Washington's nation-leading programs. The WA Cares Fund is Washington's new long-term care insurance program - the first of its kind nationwide. WA Cares helps people get care if they have an illness, accident, or other need for care later in life. Legislators improved more PR