KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 1 -- Rep. Timothy Burchett, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Tim Burchett (TN-02) announced unique artifacts from the Museum of Appalachia will be on display in his Washington D.C. office, which is located in room 1122 of the Longworth House Office Building. Since 2003, these items have been on loan to U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander (R-TN) for display in his Washington office. These historic pieces needed a new home as Sen. Alexander   more

MEDFORD, Massachusetts, Dec. 21 -- Hydrological Processes, a journal that says it advances understanding of the mechanisms underlying the movement and storage of water in the environment and the interaction of water with geological, biogeochemical, atmospheric and ecological systems, published research articles, including the following topics, in its Dec. 1, 2020 edition: WILDFIRE AND HYDROLOGICAL PROCESSES: * Watershed-scale vegetation, water quantity, and water quality responses to wildfire   more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 31 -- Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 30: Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced completion of the Empire State Trail, now the nation's longest multi-use state trail, which will be fully open on December 31. The trail spans 750-miles total, 75 percent of which is off-road trails ideal for cyclists, hikers, runners, cross-country skiers and snow-shoers. The new recreational trail, which runs from New York City through the Hudson a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following weekly case summary: The Summary of NLRB Decisions is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to substitute for the opinions of the NLRB. Inquiries should be directed to the Office of the Executive Secretary at 202 273 1940. Summarized Board Decisions Murray American Energy, Inc. (06-CA-215195 and 06-CA-218979; 370 NLRB No. 55) St. Clairsville, OH, December 15, 2020. The Board found that the Re  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Dec. 27 -- The North American Journal of Fisheries Management, a peer-reviewed journal that says it focuses on addressing the maintenance, enhancement and allocation of fisheries resources, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2020 edition: Articles: * Effects of Density Reduction on Age-Specific Growth of Stream-Dwelling Brown Trout * Estimating Recreational Fishing Effort Using Autonomous Cameras at Boat Ramps versus Creel Surveys  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 29 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) made the following statement on the enactment of the omnibus government funding bill containing all 12 fiscal year 2021 appropriations bills. "As an appropriator, I take my job of ensuring our area gets its fair share of federal resources very seriously," Cartwright said. "In this funding package, we have secured resources that invest in job creation, heal  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 1 -- The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation issued the following news: More than 800 acres, mostly in Giles County, have been purchased by the Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation, protecting many forest species, including chestnut oaks that are over 300 years old, and expanding an existing natural area preserve within an important ecological forest core. The land will be managed to protect old-growth trees and to promote nature-based carb  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 1 (TNSPer) -- Virginia Union University issued the following news: In an effort to further encourage faculty input, engagement, and faculty leadership development, Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, Dr. Terrell Strayhorn, is happy to announce the appointment of Dr. Karl Jackson and Dr. Tim Wenzell as Faculty Development Fellows within the Division of Academic Affairs. As Faculty Development Fellows, Drs. Jackson and Wenzell will help lead the implem  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 29 -- The Public Service Commission of West Virginia issued the following commission order (Case No. 20-0964-E-C): DANIEL REEDY, Dandle, Boone County, Complainant, V. APPALACHIAN POWER COMPANY, a public utility, Defendant. COMMISSION ORDER On November 23, 2020, Daniel Reedy filed a verified formal complaint against Appalachian Power Company. On November 23, 2020, this case was referred to the Division of Administrative Law Judges with a decision due date of Au  more