WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 (TNSPol) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2021: 20 national environmental, public health, and climate advocacy organizations called on Congress to pass the "Climate Test" by putting the country on a clear path to cutting in half planet-warming pollution by 2030. The message to Congress clearly lays out the investments that must be included to achieve this science-backed goal, while also creating good-paying jobs, reducing cos  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 8 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: The Colorado Department of Agriculture is pleased to announce Dr. Morgan McCarty has been selected as the Assistant State Veterinarian for the State of Colorado. In the role, Dr. McCarty will focus on disease response activities, overall management of division activities, and supporting Colorado State Veterinarian Dr. Maggie Baldwin and the mission of the Animal Health Division. "We are exci  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSPol) (TNSCapv) -- WildEarth Guardians issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2021: WildEarth Guardians joined the Center for Biological Diversity and over 50 other organizations from across the country urging President Biden to nominate a permanent director of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS). In today's letter, the groups wrote President Biden expressing concern that his administration "has yet to officially nominate a permanent Director of the U.S. Fi  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 8 (TNSOps) -- East Tennessee State University issued the following news: East Tennessee State University's Center of Excellence for Appalachian Studies and Services recently completed 20 years of coordinating the Appalachian Teaching Project (ATP), an annual program in which students work with a local community to address a critical need that affects the community's long-term economic development. The ATP is supported by the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC),  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSPol) -- The League of Conservation Voters issued the following news release: In case you missed it, on Tuesday, a coalition of 20 environmental and public health organizations, including the League of Conservation Voters (LCV), sent a letter to Congress calling on members to pass the "Climate Test," by putting the country on a clear path to cutting in half planet-warming pollution by 2030. The recent devastation our country has seen from extreme weather and wildfires exa  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 6 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news: As part of the unprecedented effort by his administration to expand health care capacity and protect Kentuckians during this deadly spike in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Andy Beshear announced a federal medical team arrived in Kentucky this weekend to support health care heroes and residents, increasing staffing and the ability to open more hospital beds. A National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) Team requested b  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 10 -- Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, issued the following news: On Thursday during his weekly Team Kentucky update, Gov. Andy Beshear said more teams from the Kentucky National Guard will arrive over the next week at strained Kentucky hospitals. Assisting with nonclinical functions within the hospitals to allow hospital staff to focus on patient care, 310 additional Guard members will support 21 hospitals around the commonwealth. "This shows that every hospital is bu  more

MARIETTA, Ohio, Sept. 11 (TNSOps) -- Marietta College issued the following news release: Months of uncertainty and fear haven't dampened all the courageous pioneering spirit in the region. Returning for a sixth year with in-person connection, discussion, and inspiration on September 23rd, the Riverview Credit Union Mid-Ohio Valley Entrepreneurship Expo (MOVEE) at Marietta College kicks off in the Dyson Baudo Recreation Center with registration beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the Keynote Luncheon b  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 10 (TNSRes) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2021: * * * Led by NC State and located on Centennial Campus, the new center aims to reduce phosphorus dependence and its downstream effects on the environment. * * * North Carolina State University will lead a national research effort to reduce both dependence on mined phosphates and the amount of phosphorus that leaches into soil and water, the National Science Found  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 9 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide. Working with other state agencies, local emergency response organizations, and volunteer search and rescue groups, Forest Rangers locate and extract lost, injured, or distressed people from across New York State. In 2020, DEC Forest Rangers conduc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The National Labor Relations Board issued the following decision (Case No. 05-RC-280042) by Region 5 Director Sean R. Marshall: Paragon Systems, Inc., Employer And Law Enforcement Officers Security Unions (LEOSU-DC), A Division Of The Law Enforcement Officers Security Unions (LEOSU), Affiliated With The Law Enforcement Officers Security & Police Benevolent Association (LEOS-PBA), Petitioner And International Union Security Police And Fire Professionals Of America (SPFPA)   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Teresa Leger Fernandez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2021: Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. The bill would provide resources to help state and Tribal governments that are reliant on fossil fuel development, production, and utilization to diversify and grow their economies. "Our move towards clean energy is a critical step in saving our planet but   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2021: U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) announced today that a $250,000 grant has been awarded to Shaping Our Appalachian Region, Inc. (SOAR) by the Appalachian Regional Commission to expand remote work opportunities in Eastern Kentucky and potentially create new jobs in our region. The grant will support SOAR's new project, Creating Opportunities for Digital Employment in Appalachia Kentuc  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2021: Reps. Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced the Just Transition for Energy Communities Act. The bill would provide resources to help state and Tribal governments that are reliant on fossil fuel development, production, and utilization to diversify and grow their economies. "Our move towards clean energy is a critical step in saving our planet but we can't   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Sept. 7, 2021: U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the National Parks Service (NPS) has awarded $750,000 to the Ohio History Connection for its Appalachian Region Historic Revitalization Subgrant Program to rehabilitate and preserve historic buildings across Southeast Ohio. "Preserving historical buildings across Ohio is an opportunity to invest in and strengthen our communities," said Brown. "Thi  more

CULLOWHEE, North Carolina, Sept. 11 (TNSAwa) -- Western Carolina University issued the following news release: The Environmental Educators of North Carolina has presented its 2021 award for exceptional environmental education programs to a specialist with Highlands Biological Station, an installation of Western Carolina University, for STEM outreach (science, technology, engineering and math) to regional schools. Patrick Brannon, outreach education specialist at Highlands Biological Station, g  more