NEW YORK, Dec. 20 (TNSPer) -- Enterprise Community Partners issued the following news release: Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) has named Lori Chatman president of its Capital Division, which oversees the full suite of equity, debt and tax credit products that Enterprise provides to the affordable housing and community development industries. Chatman, who has been with Enterprise since 2004 and currently serves as president of its community development financial institution (CDFI), En  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 23 (TNSPol) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2021: A new legal action filed today challenges Virginia's State Water Control Board approval of a key water quality permit for the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline. The petition for review of the project was filed with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. The legal action was filed by the Appalachian Mountain Advocates, representing the Sierra Club, Appalachian Voices, Ch  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 23 (TNSPol) -- Appalachian Voices issued the following news release: Today the Virginia State Corporation Commission rejected plans from Chickahominy Pipeline, LLC, to construct an unregulated gas pipeline 83 miles from Louisa County to a proposed gas-fired power plant in Charles City County, instead determining that the company is a public utility subject to Commission regulation. The Southern Environmental Law Center represented Concerned Citizens of Charles City Coun  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following focus paper (No. IF11140) on Dec. 20, 2021, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities" by financial economics specialist Baird Webel: * * * Federal regional commissions and authorities address perceived regional economic underdevelopment.These organizations generally accommodate multi-leveled and multi-jurisdictional participation and implementation, which Congress   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on Dec. 22, 2021, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Structural Features and Function" by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn: * * * SUMMARY This report describes the structure, activities, legislative history, and funding history of the seven federal regional commissions and authorities: * the Appalachian Regional Commission; * the Delta Regional Authorit  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following focus paper (No. IF12004) on Dec. 20, 2021, entitled "National Forest System Planning: Legal Considerations" by legislative attorney Kristen Hite: * * * National Forest System Planning: Legal Considerations The United States Forest Service (FS) within the Department of Agriculture administers the National Forest System (NFS) and regulates activities on its 193 million acres of land, including 154 national forests. F  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Dec. 22 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2021: Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Roper Corporation, a subsidiary of GE Appliances and Walker County's largest employer, will invest $118 million in expanding their manufacturing operations, creating an additional 600 jobs in LaFayette. "Roper Corporation has been a fixture of the Walker County community for five decades, so it is a pleasure to see GE Appliances invest in t  more

BOULDER, Colorado, Dec. 23 -- Geosphere, a journal on geosciences from the Geological Society of America, published research articles, including the following topics, in its December 2021 edition: ECTONIC, SEDIMENTARY, VOLCANIC AND FLUID FLOW PROCESSES ALONG THE QUEEN CHARLOTTE-FAIRWEATHER FAULT SYSTEM AND SURROUNDING CONTINENTAL MARGIN: * Late Pleistocene and early Holocene sea-level history and glacial retreat interpreted from shell-bearing marine deposits of southeastern Alaska, USA SEISM  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: Following the signing of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act into law in November, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) has traveled across Georgia to share more details about how the infrastructure investments he championed will create jobs and new economic opportunities in every corner of the state, as well as prepare Georgia's communities for the future. "This critical infrastructur  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Ohio - West Virginia Youth Leadership Association (YLA) for improvements to Cave Lake Center in Latham. This funding will help install a fire-suppression system to one of the existing buildings. YLA will offer programs and services for students from low-income households and those who   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2021: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $250,000 grant to the Trumbull County Commissioners for the Yankee Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project. These funds will help install more than 14,000 linear feet of sewer line to provide service for 83 households and three businesses in Brookfield Township and for the Village of Yanke  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) has awarded a $75,000 grant to the Washington County Career Center (WCCC) for the WCCC's Upgrade the HVAC Project. WCCC will enroll 25 workers/trainees and 36 students in the training program and help 24 workers/trainees and 33 students improve their skills by completing the program. "This workforce development center w  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced $2,021,000 in funding for the Village of Gnadenhutten to repair and renovate its wastewater treatment plant (WWTP). Repairs and improvements to the WWTP will improve worker safety by helping automate debris removal from the wastewater and make improvements to make the plant more efficient. "Strong water and sewer infrastructure are critical so Ohio communities can s  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 23 (TNSPol) -- The Sierra Club issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2021: A new legal action filed today challenges Virginia's State Water Control Board approval of a key water quality permit for the proposed Mountain Valley Pipeline. The petition for review of the project was filed with the U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond. The legal action was filed (https://www.sierraclub.org/sites/www.sierraclub.org/files/VA%20401%20PETITION%20FOR%20FILING  more

WACO, Texas, Dec. 23 (TNSOps) -- The American Football Coaches Association issued the following news on Dec. 22, 2021: South Dakota State running back Pierre Strong, Jr. and Florida A&M linebacker Isaiah Land headline the 2021 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) Coaches' All-America Team announced today by the American Football Coaches Association. The AFCA has selected an All-America team since 1945 and currently selects teams in all five of its divisions. What makes these teams so speci  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Dec. 21 -- Gov. Ralph S. Northam, R-Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 20, 2021: Governor Ralph Northam today announced more than $3.6 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to support thirteen projects focused on expanding workforce development and talent pipelines in key industries, fostering business, and improving infrastructure. "GO Virginia allows us to address the unique needs of localities across the Commonwealth," said   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 24 -- The West Virginia Legislature issued the following news release: Members of the West Virginia House of Delegates Food Insecurity Workgroup have seen their wish list fulfilled, thanks to Gov. Jim Justice allocating CARES Act money to many of the state's needs. "We are truly grateful Governor Justice has seen and heard the needs we have in West Virginia and made the decision to utilize our federal dollars to help reduce hunger throughout the state," said Del  more