BRUNSWICK, Maine, May 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release on May 28, 2021: U.S. Senator Angus King (I-Maine), a member of the Energy and Natural Resource Committee (ENR), announced that he has introduced the Battery and Critical Mineral Recycling Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation which would incentivize the recycling of single use and rechargeable batteries, to get more use from existing materials and reduce waste, creating a circular economy for batteries  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey issued the following news release on May 28, 2021: Attorney General Maura Healey announced today that her office has reached a settlement with U.S. Bank, acting as an agent for certain lenders, that will result in the discharge of more than $230,000 in private student loan debt held by the company. The debt was incurred by certain students who went to the New England Institute of Art (NEIA), a predatory for-profit scho  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on May 28, 2021: U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, applauded the announcement that American Performance Polymers (APP) in Colebrook, New Hampshire will receive a $13.1 million contract with the Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). The funding is provided through the Coronavirus Response and Relief Su  more

CAMBRIDGE, Maryland, May 29 (TNSOps) -- The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science issued the following news release: "Take a look at those around you. You are the future. You are our experts," said Chesapeake Bay champion and U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, keynote speaker at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science's Commencement ceremony. "Thank you, UMCES! I know that we are in good hands with this new round of distinguished graduates and professionals." Twelve  more

BOTHELL, Washington, May 29 (TNSPer) -- The University of Washington Bothell campus issued the following news: Scott James has returned to the University of Washington Bothell to stay. James was recently named vice chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs, a newly created position on campus that he starts June 1. "I am pleased to announce that Dr. Scott James has accepted my offer to take on this new role and will help bring our vision for UW Bothell to life," said UW Bothell C  more