INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 9 (TNSres) -- The Indiana House Republicans issued the following news release: Results of a new study by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture found that the state lost nearly 2% or 345,682 acres of farmland between 2010 and 2022 primarily due to residential home building around cities and suburban areas, according to State Rep. Cory Criswell (R-Middletown). In 2023, a new law (https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2023/bills/house/1557/details) charging the ISDA wit more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 10 -- Gov. Michael Parson, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: This afternoon, during a bill signing at the State Capitol, Governor Mike Parson signed five bills into law: House Bill (HB) 1912, Senate Bill (SB) 872, HB 2134/1956, HB 2062, and SB 895. "We thank Missouri legislators and the bill sponsors for getting each of these quality pieces of legislation to my desk," Governor Parson said. "Together, these bills represent our efforts  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 9 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: Minnesota farmers looking to add safety equipment to their on-farm grain storage facilities can now apply for the Minnesota Department of Agriculture's (MDA) Grain Storage Facility Safety Grant program. The program reimburses up to 75% of the cost to purchase and install eligible safety equipment for on-farm grain bins or silos. Applicants are eligible to receive up to $400 per bin or silo, with a more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- The New York State Homes and Community Renewal issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * $44 Million La Mora Senior Apartments Brings New Affordable Apartments to South Yonkers in Energy-Efficient Building Residents of the 60-Unit Development Will Have Access to Health Care Services, Home-Delivered Meals and Transportation Builds on Governor's Historic Efforts To Expand Supportive Housing Opportunities Statewide * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today  more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on July 9, 2024: * * * Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission is the first effort of its kind. Next steps include a strategic action plan for promoting interregional transmission projects. * * * The Healey-Driscoll Administration today joined fellow New England states, Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, and New York in signing a memoran more PR

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 10 -- The Oklahoma Department of Human Services issued the following news release: Following a statewide grant application announcement in September 2023, Oklahoma Human Services is proud to announce more than $20.6 million in grant awards to more than 150 food programs across the state. "We are incredibly grateful to the Oklahoma Legislature and Governor for this funding, which will allow us to help our neighbors meet their most basic, but critical needs with acc more PR