COLUMBIA, Missouri, Dec. 22 (TNSOps) -- The University of Missouri's School of Journalism issued the following news release: As 2021 winds down, the Missouri School of Journalism is looking back on the year's successes. From hands-on learning experiences for students to significant research from faculty -- and awards for both -- the year has been one to remember. "This year saw our school embracing the Missouri Method in every aspect of our operations, from education to research to serving the  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. 23 -- The House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis issued the following testimony by Miranda Ballentine, CEO of the Clean Energy Buyers Association, involving a hybrid hearing on Dec. 9, 2021, entitled "Cleaner, Cheaper Energy: Climate Investments to Help Families and Businesses": * * * The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) thanks the Committee for the opportunity to share our perspective: the clean energy investments in the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) are good for b  more

LUBBOCK, Texas, Dec. 21 (TNSOps) -- The National Sorghum Producers issued the following news release: National Sorghum Producers is proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Sorghum Yield Contest, including Bin Buster winner Kasey Gamble from Kiowa County, Kansas, with the top yield in the contest at 244.03 bushels per acre--the highest dryland yield on record in contest history west of the Mississippi River. "National Sorghum Producers congratulates the winners of the 2021 sorghum yield conte  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2021: U.S. Senators Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today announced $4.1 million in federal funding to America's Central Port in Granite City, Illinois, one of the largest freight hubs in the Midwest. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, will support improvements to a berth and cargo transfer location at the port's Granite City   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release on Dec. 21, 2021: U.S. Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) today announced $4.1 million in federal funding to America's Central Port in Granite City, Illinois, one of the largest freight hubs in the Midwest. The funding, awarded by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration, will support improvements to a berth and cargo transfer location at the port's Granite Cit  more

ATHENS, Georgia, Dec. 23 (TNSRes) -- The University of Georgia College of Engineering issued the following news release on Dec. 22, 2021: * * * UGA College of Engineering's Jenna Jambeck's work stretches into the Magic City * * * While the Bulldogs prepare for their much-anticipated game against the No. 2-ranked Michigan Wolverines in the Orange Bowl College Football Playoff Semifinal, a team of University of Georgia researchers is already hard at work in Miami to help leaders there tackle a  more