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Mo. Department of Natural Resources Awards Almost $785,000 to Elsberry R-II School District
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Department of Natural Resources awards almost $785,000 to Elsberry R-II School District
District will install lighting/HVAC upgrades and new building management system for energy savings
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of $783,355 to assist the Elsberry R-II School District with an energy efficiency project. It will include the following improvements:
* Replace four variable refrigerant
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JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, Dec. 6 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Department of Natural Resources awards almost $785,000 to Elsberry R-II School District
District will install lighting/HVAC upgrades and new building management system for energy savings
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Energy Loan Program has awarded a low-interest loan of $783,355 to assist the Elsberry R-II School District with an energy efficiency project. It will include the following improvements:
* Replace four variable refrigerantflow heat pump units with high efficiency units.
* Replace 20 water source heat pumps with high efficiency units and autoflow metering devices.
* Replace four rooftop units with high efficiency units.
* Replace a high-pressure loop boiler and pumps with high efficiency boiler and pump package with variable frequency drives and modulating valve control.
* Replace a non-functioning building automation system with a new management system to implement energy savings measures and equipment monitoring throughout the district.
* Upgrade over 500 T-8 and T-12 fluorescent lights with LEDs.
"Communities are eager to trim monthly expenses and be better financial stewards," said Kurt Schaefer, director of the Department of Natural Resources. "By implementing these energy efficiency projects, applicants are able to better conserve our energy resources and focus more of their budgets on their core missions."
The project, which is expected to benefit more than 3,200 Missourians, is anticipated to result in annual energy savings of approximately $89,557. The applicant will repay the loan with money saved on energy costs as a result of the energy efficiency project. In addition, the project will reduce electricity use by more than 971,090 kilowatt hours, avoiding nearly 840 metric tons of carbon dioxide pollution, which equates to removing 196 passenger cars from the road for a year.
"The Energy Loan Program provides the opportunity to make improvements by installing energy efficient innovations," said Emily Wilbur, director of MoDNR's Division of Energy. "This loan program stimulates Missouri's economy by saving taxpayer money, allowing the applicants to redirect savings toward other priorities."
Since the Energy Loan Program's inception in 1989, the department's Division of Energy has awarded more than 632 loans representing more than $120 million in completed energy efficiency projects and more than $235 million in estimated cumulative energy savings. Through the Division of Energy, low-interest loans are provided to public schools, public higher education institutions and local governments to help reduce energy costs. Loan financing may be used for various energy-saving investments such as insulation, lighting systems, heating and cooling systems, combined heat and power, pumps, motors, aerators, renewable energy systems and other measures that reduce energy use and cost.
To learn more about the Energy Loan Program, please visit dnr.mo.gov/energy/financial-assistance-opportunities or contact the Missouri Department of Natural Resources' Division of Energy at 573-751-2254 or toll-free at 855-522-2796.
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Original text here: https://dnr.mo.gov/communications/news/department-natural-resources-awards-almost-785000-elsberry-r-ii-school-district
LCRA, City of Lampasas Award $50,000 Grant for New Shade Structure at W.M. Brook Park
AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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LCRA, City of Lampasas award $50,000 grant for new shade structure at W.M. Brook Park
Spring Ho Festival to improve comfort, safety at park playground
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LAMPASAS, Texas - The Lampasas Spring Ho Festival soon will purchase and install a shade structure for the playground at W.M. Brook Park, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Lampasas.
The community grant, along with $14,375 in matching funds from the Spring Ho Festival, will help
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 6 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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LCRA, City of Lampasas award $50,000 grant for new shade structure at W.M. Brook Park
Spring Ho Festival to improve comfort, safety at park playground
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LAMPASAS, Texas - The Lampasas Spring Ho Festival soon will purchase and install a shade structure for the playground at W.M. Brook Park, thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and the City of Lampasas.
The community grant, along with $14,375 in matching funds from the Spring Ho Festival, will helpcreate a cooler, more comfortable play area to be enjoyed more safely year-round.
"W.M. Brook Park is the first place many people see when they come into town, and it is near Ruth Eakin Outdoor Theater, the heart of where Spring Ho happens every July," said Robby Vann, 2025 president of the Lampasas Spring Ho Festival Board of Directors. "In the Texas heat, there's little relief on the playground and equipment can get too hot by midday. With this shade, families can enjoy the park longer and let the kids play safely throughout the day."
Vann said he was particularly proud of the 2025 Spring Ho committee members for their work in developing the grant application and securing the required matching funds.
W.M. Brook Park serves as a central venue for festivals, concerts and everyday recreation. The new shade will make the popular playground more accessible.
"I grew up in Texas, and I know firsthand how hot playground equipment can be," LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson said. "Almost every kid I knew was scalded by a slide in the heat of summer at some point. Having a canopy protects people from UV rays and keeps the equipment from overheating, making the overall experience more enjoyable. We want our kids to play outdoors and have fun, not get sunburned or burned from equipment on a playground."
Wilson applauded the Spring Ho Festival for working to improve park amenities. He said providing safe, family friendly parks is a key element in encouraging active lifestyles and attracting new residents and businesses to a community.
"Parks like this one help people get together and have fun outdoors," he said. "I'm pleased LCRA can play a role in enhancing the health and development of the community."
Vann said that without the canopy, the playground is accessible during the early mornings and late evenings during the hottest part of the year. But with the new shade structure, the playground will be accessible to families throughout the day.
"I look forward to bringing my grandchildren and enjoying a picnic at the park together," Vann said. "We're grateful to LCRA and the city for helping us secure a high-quality shade structure for the community."
This is one of 41 grants awarded recently through LCRA Community Grants. These grants are awarded twice a year as part of LCRA's effort to give back to communities in its wholesale electric, water and transmission service areas. The City of Lampasas is one of LCRA's wholesale electric customers and is a partner in the Community Grants program.
Applications for the next round of grants will be accepted in January. More information is available at lcra.org/cdpp.
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About LCRA
The Lower Colorado River Authority serves customers and communities throughout Texas by managing the lower Colorado River; generating and transmitting electric power; providing a clean, reliable water supply; and offering outdoor adventures at more than 40 parks along the Colorado River from the Texas Hill Country to the Gulf Coast. LCRA and its employees are committed to fulfilling our mission to enhance the quality of life of the Texans we serve through water stewardship, energy and community service. LCRA was created by the Texas Legislature in 1934 and receives no state appropriations.
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Original text here: https://www.lcra.org/news/news-releases/lcra-city-of-lampasas-award-50000-grant-for-new-shade-structure-at-w-m-brook-park/
Ga. Gov. Kemp: November Tax Revenues Up 0.9%
ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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November Tax Revenues Up 0.9%
The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28 billion, for an increase of $262.7 million, or 2.0%, compared to November 2024, when net tax collections approached $13.02 billion.
Year-to-year comparisons were affected by
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ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 6 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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November Tax Revenues Up 0.9%
The State of Georgia's net tax collections during the month of November totaled almost $2.4 billion, for an increase of $22.4 million, or 0.9%, compared to FY 2025, when net tax collections approached $2.38 billion for the month. Year to date, net tax revenue collections totaled nearly $13.28 billion, for an increase of $262.7 million, or 2.0%, compared to November 2024, when net tax collections approached $13.02 billion.
Year-to-year comparisons were affected bythe motor fuel tax suspension due to Hurricane Helene in October 2024. Net of motor fuel tax changes, revenues for the month of November were down 2.1% from the same month a year ago, while year-to-date collections were up 1.4%.
The changes within the following tax categories account for November's overall net tax revenue increase:
Individual Income Tax: Individual Income Tax collections during November totaled roughly $1.13 billion, which was down from a total of $1.18 billion in fiscal year 2025, for an overall decrease of $46.7 million or 4.0%.
The following notable components within Individual Income Tax combine for the net decrease:
* Individual Income Tax refunds issued (net of voided checks) increased by $3.8 million or 5.5%
* Income Tax Withholding payments for November decreased by $39.9 million, or 3.4%, from FY 2025
* Individual Income Tax Return payments declined by $5.2 million, or 15.3%, compared to FY 2025
* All other Individual Tax categories, including Non-Resident payments, were up a combined $2.2 million
Sales and Use Tax: Gross Sales and Use Tax collections in November totaled $1.64 billion, for an increase of $38.6 million, or 2.4%, over FY 2025. Net Sales and Use Tax increased by $23.5 million, or 3%, compared to last year, when net Sales Tax revenue totaled $791 million. The adjusted Sales Tax distribution to local governments totaled $820.7 million, for an increase of $18.6 million, or 2.3%, over last year's adjusted distribution total of $802.1 million. Sales Tax refunds declined by $3.5 million compared to FY 2025.
Corporate Income Tax: Corporate Income Tax collections for November declined by $38.3 million, or 130.4%, compared to last year, when net Corporate Tax revenues totaled $29.3 million.
The following notable components within Corporate Income Tax make up the net decrease:
* Corporate Income Tax refunds issued (net of voids) were up $24.8 million, or 78.9%, over FY 2025
* Corporate Income Tax Return payments decreased by $8.3 million, or 48%, from FY 2025
* All other Corporate Tax payments, including Estimated Tax payments, were down a combined $5.2 million
Motor Fuel Taxes: Motor Fuel Tax collections for the month increased by $70.2 million compared to last year, when Governor Kemp's Executive Order to suspend motor fuel tax collections in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene was in effect over a two-week period beginning October 3rd, thereby reducing state motor fuel tax receipts in November.
Motor Vehicle - Tag & Title Fees: Motor Vehicle Tag & Title Fee collections for November declined by $4.1 million, or 13.4%, compared to last year's total of $30.5 million, while Title ad Valorem Tax (TAVT) collections increased by roughly $3.7 million, or 5.1%, from fiscal year 2025's total of nearly $73 million.
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Original text here: https://gov.georgia.gov/press-releases/2025-12-05/november-tax-revenues-09
Senate Republicans Emphasize Urgent Need to Protect Funding and Improve Arizona's Deadly Highway 347
PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Senate Republicans Emphasize Urgent Need to Protect Funding and Improve Arizona's Deadly Highway 347
Senate Appropriations & Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth and President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope are working to protect funding for State Route 347 amid potential budget cuts in the upcoming legislative session. It's essential to ensure ongoing improvements, as over 76% of Maricopa households rely on this route for daily commutes.
State Route 347 has
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PHOENIX, Arizona, Dec. 6 -- The Arizona State Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Senate Republicans Emphasize Urgent Need to Protect Funding and Improve Arizona's Deadly Highway 347
Senate Appropriations & Transportation Committee Chairman David Farnsworth and President Pro Tempore T.J. Shope are working to protect funding for State Route 347 amid potential budget cuts in the upcoming legislative session. It's essential to ensure ongoing improvements, as over 76% of Maricopa households rely on this route for daily commutes.
State Route 347 hasserved as Maricopa's primary connection to the Phoenix metro area for decades. Since it was last widened in the late 1990s, traffic volumes have surged, with the city's population growing from about 1,500 in 2003 to over 80,000 today. This corridor has seen nearly 1,000 crashes in recent years, more than 300 at the Riggs Road intersection. Planned upgrades include full corridor widening, a new overpass at Riggs Road, and intersection improvements. Supported by $50 million in local contributions, legislative appropriations, and funding from Proposition 479, these projects are critical. With potential budget cuts approaching, protecting these funds from reaching the chopping block is vital. Construction for the Pinal County widening segment is scheduled to begin in late 2026, marking progress for the community.
"SR 347 is essential for daily life in Maricopa; we cannot afford any delays when lives are at stake," said Chairman Farnsworth. "The Legislature has already shown its commitment by allocating funds in the budget, and we must work to protect that investment to ensure these projects are completed. Every improvement we make on this corridor brings us closer to preventing tragedies, supporting economic growth, and ensuring that Arizona families can travel safely for generations to come."
"The funding secured for the long-overdue improvements to SR 347 is essential--it is a lifeline," said President Pro Tempore Shope. "Every dollar represents a commitment to saving lives, strengthening our economy, and finally providing our community with the safe infrastructure it deserves. As budget discussions approach, we must not allow these critical investments to be cut. Protecting this funding is not only a sensible fiscal policy; it is a moral obligation to every driver who relies on this corridor to get home safely."
"Things are progressing nicely for the SR 347 projects since the approval to place it in the state's Five-Year Program in June," said City of Maricopa Mayor Nancy Smith. "The design is nearing completion, the project is out for bid, and construction will start soon. It is critical to keep all funding in place to allow this safety and capacity project to stay on track. We are incredibly appreciative of Senator Farnsworth's attention to the importance of this project."
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Original text here: https://www.azsenaterepublicans.gov/post/senate-republicans-emphasize-urgent-need-to-protect-funding-and-improve-arizona-s-deadly-highway-347
Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine's Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric
AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 6 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine's Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric
Maine's Democratic House and Senate leaders today issued the following statement denouncing hateful comments by President Trump targeting members of the Somali community in the United States. Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Brunswick), House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford), Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce (D-Falmouth), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson (D-Portland),
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AUGUSTA, Maine, Dec. 6 -- The Maine House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 5, 2025:
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Democratic Senate and House Leaders Affirm Support for Maine's Somali Community, Denounce Hateful Rhetoric
Maine's Democratic House and Senate leaders today issued the following statement denouncing hateful comments by President Trump targeting members of the Somali community in the United States. Senate President Mattie Daughtry (D-Brunswick), House Speaker Ryan Fecteau (D-Biddeford), Senate Majority Leader Teresa Pierce (D-Falmouth), Senate Assistant Majority Leader Jill Duson (D-Portland),House Majority Leader Matt Moonen (D-Portland), and House Assistant Majority Leader Lori Gramlich (D-Old Orchard Beach) said:
"Immigration has always been foundational to our nation. Generations of new Mainers- including Somali Mainers- have built businesses, raised families, staffed hospitals, fought in our armed forces, and enriched our culture.
Calling an entire group of people "garbage" is not just offensive -- it is profoundly dehumanizing and wrong. The President's rhetoric is not only beneath the dignity of the office he holds, it is a direct threat to the safety and humanity of people who are our neighbors, our coworkers, and members of our community. While his words may be sadly unsurprising, they remain completely indefensible.
We reject the hateful remarks of a person who should be uniting our nation, not perpetuating ignorance. We stand firmly with Somali Mainers and we will continue to protect their humanity and rights here in Maine."
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Original text here: https://www.maine.gov/housedems/news/democratic-senate-and-house-leaders-affirm-support-maines-somali-community-denounce-hateful
Del. A.G. Jennings Sues Over HUD Policy That Would Force More People Into Homelessness
DOVER, Delaware, Dec. 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings sues over HUD policy that would force more people into homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt changes that will limit access to long-term housing and other services, according to a lawsuit filed last week by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 20 other plaintiffs.
HUD is drastically changing
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DOVER, Delaware, Dec. 6 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release:
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AG Jennings sues over HUD policy that would force more people into homelessness
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is illegally upending supports for tens of thousands of Americans experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity with abrupt changes that will limit access to long-term housing and other services, according to a lawsuit filed last week by Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings and a coalition of 20 other plaintiffs.
HUD is drastically changingits Continuum of Care grant program in violation of congressional intent by dramatically reducing the amount of grant funds that can be spent on permanent housing and project renewals and putting new unlawful conditions on access to the funding. These requirements include that providers only recognize two genders, mandate residents accept services as a precondition to obtain housing, and punish providers in localities that do not enforce strict anti-homeless laws, all barriers that are in contrast to HUD's previous guidance and Congress' approval.
"That the federal government would choose to willfully worsen homelessness - in the midst of an affordability and housing crisis that is hammering every community in America - is cruel," said Attorney General Kathy Jennings. "This grant program is a life-saving measure, and we'll go to the mat to protect it."
"Delawareans deserve access to affordable, reliable housing, regardless of their income or their background," Governor Meyer said. "While the Trump Administration cuts funding, creates barriers, and makes it harder to provide housing, I applaud Attorney General Kathy Jennings for taking a stand to protect Delaware's families and reduce homelessness across our state. Her work builds on actions the Delaware State Housing Authority and the Delaware Interagency Collaborative to End Homelessness are taking to promote housing access in all three counties."
DSHA Director Matthew Heckles said, "The proposed plan from HUD is a punch in the gut, given the work that we're doing to help Delawareans - many of whom are children - fight homelessness. These changes would be catastrophic to anyone seeking housing stability in the First State, and force our Continuum of Care to decide -- based on new arbitrary and capricious rules -- that some individuals' housing, and, indeed, their lives, matter more than others. I'm proud to stand with Governor Meyer and Attorney General Jennings to protect our most vulnerable residents."
Previous changes to the grant conditions have been incremental to not disrupt providers' ability to provide housing and to budget for their programs well in advance. These wholesale changes will create administrative chaos and likely result in thousands losing housing.
For decades, HUD has helped local and regional coalitions plan and coordinate housing and services for people experiencing homelessness through Continuum of Care grants, which were created by Congress. Providers pair these grants with other funding sources and rely on the predictability and continuity of the grants to support the unhoused.
HUD has a longstanding policy of encouraging what is known as a "Housing First" model that provides stable housing to individuals without preconditions like sobriety or a minimum personal income. These policies are proven to improve housing stability and public health while reducing the costs of homelessness to individuals and their communities.
In Delaware, the consequences of HUD's proposed changes would be catastrophic, resulting in an $8 million loss -- more than a 70% reduction -- that the State alone cannot fill. That reduction would render the State unable to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities and would unacceptably require Delaware's housing programs to value some Delawareans' lives more than others.
Previously, HUD has directed approximately 90% of Continuum of Care funding to support permanent housing, but the agency's new rule - which Congress never authorized - would cut that by two-thirds for grants starting in 2026. Similarly, HUD has long allowed grantees to protect around 90% of funding year to year - essentially guaranteeing renewal of projects to ensure that individuals and families living in those projects maintain stable housing. But HUD has slashed this figure, too, to only 30%. These new policies virtually guarantee that tens of thousands of formerly homeless people in permanent housing nationwide will eventually be evicted through no fault of their own when the funds aren't renewed.
Additionally, HUD is planning to withhold funds to applicants that acknowledge the existence of trans and gender-diverse people, de-prioritize services to people with mental health issues or substance-use disorder, and discriminating against localities whose approach to homelessness differs from the administration's.
The complaint alleges HUD violated its own regulations by not engaging in rulemaking before issuing the changes and violated the law by not receiving congressional authorization for these new conditions, many of which are directly contrary to congressionally passed statutes and HUD's own regulations. The plaintiffs also argue that HUD's actions are arbitrary and capricious several times over, as HUD has made no effort whatsoever to explain the abandonment of their own longstanding policies or consider the obvious consequences of tens of thousands of vulnerable people being suddenly evicted. The agency explicitly encouraged grantees to implement Housing First policies and to focus on the particular needs of LGBTQ+ individuals as recently as last year.
Delaware joins this complaint along with the attorneys general of Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin, and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania.
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Original text here: https://news.delaware.gov/2025/12/05/ag-jennings-sues-over-hud-policy-that-would-force-more-people-into-homelessness/
DCNR Names New Park Manager for Hills Creek State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025:
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DCNR Names New Park Manager for Hills Creek State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Former manager will take on a new leadership role overseeing multiple parks in the region.
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Tracy Lambert as the new park operations manager for the Hills Creek State Park Complex, which includes several state parks in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
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HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 6 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 5, 2025:
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DCNR Names New Park Manager for Hills Creek State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Former manager will take on a new leadership role overseeing multiple parks in the region.
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Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Tracy Lambert as the new park operations manager for the Hills Creek State Park Complex, which includes several state parks in the Pennsylvania Wilds.
"Tracyis a natural leader and true public servant who has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting and stewarding our natural resources," Secretary Dunn said. "Her passion and experience in various roles with the agency will ensure these parks continue to thrive as valued outdoor destinations for Pennsylvanians."
Lambert oversees the complex, which includes:
* Cherry Springs
* Colton Point
* Denton Hill
* Hills Creek
* Leonard Harrison
* Lyman Run
* Patterson
"I love the Pennsylvania Wilds and this beautiful region, so I take on this new role with a lot of pride and excitement," Lambert said, "I am eager to continue to build on the wonderful work the staff does to make these parks welcoming and safe. Every single park in this complex has something unique and amazing people should visit."
Lambert has had a diverse career at DCNR, beginning as a seasonal law enforcement ranger at Little Pine and holding subsequent roles as a ranger at Parker Dam State Park, as the assistant manager at Bald Eagle State Park, and as the manager at the Reeds Gap Complex, Sinnemahoning State Park, and the Little Pine Park Complex.
A native of Lucinda, Clarion County, Lambert holds an undergraduate degree in recreation management from Lock Haven University. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, backpacking, camping, canoeing, riding motorcycles and gardening, as well as spending time with her husband, John, and dog, Harper.
Ben Stone, former Hills Creek State Park Complex Manager, has taken on a new leadership role as head of the Northern Mountains Division of State Parks. His responsibilities now cover several complexes and individual parks:
* Hills Creek Complex
* Kettle Creek Complex
- Kettle Creek State Park
- Ole Bull State Park
* Little Pine Complex
- Hyner Run State Park
- Hyner View State Park
- Little Pine State Park
- Upper Bottom State Park
* Mount Pisgah State Park
* Sizerville Complex
- Prouty Place State Park
- Sizerville State Park
* Worlds End State Park
"I have enjoyed my time at the Hills Creek Complex and am confident the parks are in great hands with Tracy," Stone said. "This Division includes some of the best state parks within the Commonwealth, and I look forward to helping the team and support this amazing set of 17 parks and all of the great outdoor opportunities within."
Stone holds an undergraduate degree in outdoor recreation management from Lock Haven University. He began his career with DCNR as an intern out of the Region 1 office before joining full time as park manager trainee at Sizerville State Park. He served as the assistant manager at Hills Creek State Park, as well as the manager at Caledonia State Park and Ricketts Glen State Parks, prior to managing the Hills Creek Complex.
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 budget includes a $13 million increase for DCNR, continuing a commitment to safe and accessible parks and outdoor experiences and the addition of Pennsylvania's 125th state park in 2026, as well as providing $5 million for welcoming visitors to Pennsylvania's 12 heritage areas now facing federal funding cuts. Investments in protecting forests and resilient landscapes include $4.5 million for combatting invasive pests and plants.
Last year, Governor Josh Shapiro launched Pennsylvania: The Great American Getaway, a new tourism brand highlighting the Commonwealth's outdoor recreation opportunities. Pennsylvania's state parks provide free access to nature, making them ideal destinations for relaxation and adventure.
Visit DCNR's website for more information about Pennsylvania state parks and check out DCNR's Calendar of Events for happenings on public lands.
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Original text here: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-park-manager-for-hills-creek-state-park-complex
