HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Grant Memo: Agricultural, Economic Development, Nonprofit Security, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Department of Agriculture: Fruit Grower Freeze Disaster Assistance Recovery Grant Program Who May Apply: Specialty crop growers who experienced a loss of at least 30% of expected production due to freezing temperatures between April 1, 2026 and April 21, 2026 Use: Grants will be awarded on a per-acre bas more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 28 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release: * * * Lakewood VA hospital penalized $130,000 for unregistered fuel storage tank, compliance violations LAKEWOOD - The Washington Department of Ecology issued the American Lake Veteran Affairs (VA) Medical Center a $130,000 penalty for numerous violations of state and federal laws regulating underground storage tanks at their facility in Lakewood. The underground tank system was installed in 2024 to store fuel for a backup power gen more PR