PIERRE, South Dakota, June 28 -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $105,010,958 in additional American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grants for drinking water and wastewater system improvements in South Dakota. These funds are to be administered by the Department of Agriculture a more PR

ALBANY, New York, June 28 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Local Actions and Projects Support New York State's Efforts to Implement Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced the latest round of communities to achieve certification as part of New York State's Climate Smart Communities p more PR

BOISE, Idaho, June 28 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on June 27, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today announced the award of $30,989,4445 in construction grants to six drinking water and wastewater systems. These construction projects are made possible through Governor Little's Leading Idaho initiative. "Water is our most valuable resource, and we absolutely must keep up the infrastructure to ensure water is clean and plen more PR

BOISE, Idaho, June 29 -- The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news on June 28, 2024: The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) today awarded three low-interest drinking water and wastewater construction loans to organizations in Kootenai, Bonner, and Blaine County. The Solar Acres Water Association in Kootenai County received $183,250 to construct an additional well, pump, pumphouse, backup generator, smart meters, and switchboard. Kootenai-Ponderay Sewe more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 28 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: One of the largest and most blighted structures in Detroit will be brought back to life as new housing thanks in part to a $1 million grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE). Fisher Body plant number 21 was built in 1919 as part of the large Fisher Body Plant complex on Piquette Avenue, the same year General Motors began its t more PR

LANSING, Michigan, June 29 -- The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy issued the following news release: * * * Fiscal Year 2025 budget includes over $1 billion, supports 1,652 public servants protecting environment and public health * * * Replacing lead water service lines, deploying electric vehicle chargers, and making communities more resilient to the impacts of climate change are a few of the priorities represented in Michigan's Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 budget. The Mi more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 28 -- The Indiana Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release: Governor Eric J. Holcomb concluded a two-day economic development trip to Washington D.C. yesterday, meeting with global executives, business leaders and government partners at the 2024 SelectUSA Investment Summit. The Governor, who was joined by Secretary of Commerce David Rosenberg, participated in the 10th summit hosted by SelectUSA - a U.S. Department of Commerce program dedicated to  more PR

MONTPELIER, Vermont, June 28 -- Gov. Phil Scott, R-Vermont, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Governor Phil Scott, Senator Bernie Sanders, Senator Peter Welch, and Congresswoman Becca Balint, along with the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC), announced today the Vermont grantees for the NBRC 2024 Catalyst Spring Competition. Eight projects in seven towns spread across six counties will share $7.9 million in funding. "From supporting working families by adding childcar more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, June 28 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Legislation will streamline the energy permitting process and help the state transition to 100 percent clean electricity by 2040 * * * Governor Tim Walz today visited a wind energy farm in Dexter, Minnesota where he held a ceremonial bill signing for legislation that will shorten and streamline the energy permitting process. Reforms are estimated to result in time savings of 9-12 months for p more PR

NEW CARROLLTON, Maryland, June 29 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release on June 28, 2024: * * * Six jurisdictions in Maryland to receive financing to improve their communities * * * The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development today announced it has issued $34.8 million in bonds through the Local Government Infrastructure Finance (LGIF) Program to support infrastructure improvement efforts across the state. DHCD's C more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: * * * Snapshot highlights whole-of-government collaboration as Siarra Scott steps up to lead the state's Office of Violence Prevention * * * The North Carolina Department of Public Safety and the Department of Health and Human Services today released a timeline of violence prevention initiatives (https://www.ncdps.gov/north-carolina-violence-prevention-activi more PR

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, June 28 -- Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos on Thursday announced a significant expansion of the company's Albuquerque Studios, further solidifying New Mexico's role as a leading film and television production hub. The expansion includes four new soundstages, three mills, one production office, and two stage support buildings. "We're proud to see N more PR

WHITE PLAINS, New York, June 28 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: * * * North Hudson, Largest High-speed Site Between Albany and Canada, Now Open for Summer EV Travelers July 4 Weekend Ice Cream Promotion at North Hudson Site Recognizes EV Owners for Driving Electric * * * The New York Power Authority (NYPA) has expanded upstate fast-charging options in advance of the busy summer travel season, making it easier and more convenient to drive an electric  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, June 29 -- Gov. Roy Cooper, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: This summer, North Carolina will pilot a first-of-its kind course to train and certify technicians in the installation and maintenance of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations. The Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE) Field Technician Certification program will be piloted at Wake Tech Community College with support from the North Carolina Business Committee for Education (NCBCE) and  more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, June 29 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following statement on June 28, 2024: * * * Governor Kevin Stitt released the following statement celebrating NorSun's decision to invest in Oklahoma. "Oklahoma is the most business friendly state in the nation, and companies from around the world are taking notice," said Gov. Stitt. "I'm thrilled that Oklahomans will benefit from hundreds of new jobs in the Tulsa area and a $620 million capital investment. Our busin more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 25 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news: * * * Combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs * * * Schneider Electric, a leader in energy management and automation, today announced it is expanding operations in Oconee and Richland counties. The company's combined investment of $23.8 million will create 280 new jobs throughout 2024. Schneider Electric is a global industrial technology leader, producing energy ef more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 28 -- The Maryland Public Service Commission issued the following news release on June 27, 2024: Local residents and other interested members of the public are invited to comment on a proposal by Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf, LLC to construct a 4.0 MW solar facility in Montgomery County. The virtual hearing will take place on Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. before Public Utility Law Judge Jennifer J. Grace. In March 2024, Chaberton Solar Sugarloaf applied to the Ma more PR