LONDON, England, Feb. 11 (TNSJou) -- BMJ Group issued the following news release about Tobacco Control: * * * Legalisation of cannabis + retail sales linked to rise in its use and co-use of tobacco Patterns evident in higher risk groups and those with historically lower levels of cannabis use * The legalisation of cannabis and the start of retail sales of the drug in the US are linked to both a rise in its recreational use and concurrent use of tobacco, as well as a fall in sole tobacco use more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Capito Secures CDS Award for the Village of Barboursville * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), Chairman of the Senate Environmental and Public Works (EPW) Committee and a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, announced a Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) award from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for wastewater system upgrade more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Energy Department Announces $175 Million to Modernize Coal Plants, Keeping Affordable Reliable Power Online for Americans The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $175 million in funding for six projects to modernize, retrofit, and extend the useful life of coal-fired power plants that serve rural and remote communities across the United States, keeping dependable energy s more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to partially approve revisions to the West Virginia state plan for existing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. This action evaluates whether state rules for these facilities meet federal emission guidelines established under the Clean Air Act. West Virginia submitted its plan revision on May 1, 2023, seeking to implement updated federal standards for various pollutants, including cadmium, more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Feb. 11-17 * * Thursday Primetime Presented by Indeed showcases a top-20 Big 12 battle on ESPN between No. 17 TCU and No. 12 Baylor (7 p.m. ET) * Saturday highlights a top-6 SEC bout as South Carolina-LSU clash during primetime (ABC, 8:40 p.m.) * Sunday Slate: ABC doubleheader featuring  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share Represents 2026 annual rate of $1.86 per share, pending continued Board approval. Compares to $1.78 per share in 2025 declared dividends * The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable June 1, 2026, to shareholder more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Announces $2 Million for Worthington Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation * Charleston, WV - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a $2 million grant for the Worthington Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation project in Marion County. Awarded through the Abandoned Mine Lands Economic Revitalization (AMLER) Program, the funding will help replace the failing vacuum sewer system more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Appoints Dr. James Paul to State Board of Education, Highlights Education Reform Agenda * Charleston, W.Va. - Today, Governor Patrick Morrisey announced the appointment of Dr. James Paul to the West Virginia State Board of Education and outlined an education reform agenda designed to strengthen the state's workforce, improve accountability, and support continued ec more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: VIDEO: Capito Participates in Hearing on Broadband Deployment Funding * To watch Senator Capito's remarks, click here or on the image above. WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-W.Va.), a leader on the Senate Appropriations Committee, joined a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing examining bro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * The EPA Will Rescind Obama's "Endangerment Finding" President Trump's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is set to rescind an Obama-era ruling that currently serves as the legal basis for federal greenhouse-gas regulation. The 2009 "endangerment finding" determined that six greenhouse gases pose a threat to public health and welfare. Despite Obama's EPA indicating the rule was b more PR

HUNTINGTON, West Virginia, Feb. 11 -- Marshall University posted the following news release: * * * Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery awarded $250,000 to strengthen behavioral health workforce * The Marshall University Center of Excellence for Recovery has received $250,000 from the West Virginia First Foundation to expand and strengthen the behavioral health workforce across a ten-county region, with a focus on rural and high-need communities. The funding supports the M more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Efforts Receive $44.2 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants Grants support on-the-ground efforts to advance the goal and outcomes of the revised 2025 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced more than $44 million in grant award more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * Protecting Her Legacy: Independent Women Partners with House Leadership to Keep Girls' Sports for Girls * WASHINGTON D.C. - As efforts to safeguard women's sports and spaces continue to gain traction nationwide, the work to preserve fairness, safety, and equal opportunity for women remains a critical and urgent reality. 83% of Americans overwhelmingly support keeping wom more PR

PORTSMOUTH, Ohio, Feb. 11 -- Shawnee State University issued the following news: * * * Shawnee State announces provisional membership to NCAA Division II * The National Collegiate Athletic Association announced today that Shawnee State University has been accepted as a provisional member of Division II. The Bears will join the Mountain East Conference this summer. Shawnee State will begin competition in the Mountain East Conference during the 2026-27 academic year. Throughout the 2026-27 a more PR