DES MOINES, Iowa, April 20 -- The Iowa Utilities Board issued the following news release on April 19, 2022: The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) issued an order today denying a series of motions requesting a pause in construction of a previously approved electric transmission line in Dubuque and Clayton counties. The petition for the project, referred to as the Cardinal-Hickory Creek transmission line, was filed with the IUB by ITC Midwest LLC and Dairyland Power Cooperative on May 11, 2018, in Docke  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration issued the following news release on April 19, 2022: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) today announced the designation of a new Marine Highway Route, two new Marine Highway Projects, and one Project Designation Extension as part of the America's Marine Highway Program (AMHP). While focusing on supply chain efficiency will have nationwide effects, the states of Illinois,   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, April 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service Wisconsin office issued the following news release: Farmers and forest landowners will want to plan ahead and sign-up early for United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) conservation funding. Eric Allness, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Acting State Conservationist in Wisconsin, announced farmers and forest landowners interested in Environmental Quality Incentives  more

DENVER, Colorado, April 22 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on April 21, 2022: The Polis Administration and the Global Business Division of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced today that Greenfield Holdings, an integrated agricultural and infrastructure company, has selected Denver for its headquarters. Greenfield Holdings is on a growth trajectory and is developing a world-class asset base that will help facilita  more

SEATTLE, Washington, April 23 -- President Biden issued the following remarks on April 22, 2022, on Earth Day and at the signing of an executive order strengthening the forests, communities and local economies: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Hello, everybody. (Applause.) My name is Joe Biden. I work for Patty Murray. (Applause.) Been doing it for a long time. I can't think of a better place to celebrate Earth Day -- this magnificent park. I've only been here once before. I came to speak years ago, and,  more

WASHINGTON, April 20 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following statement: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) issued the following statement today after American Rivers released its 2022 America's Most Endangered Rivers report, with the Mississippi River listed #6. "When I was growing up in South St. Paul, enjoying the Mississippi River for recreation was unthinkable, because it had become heavily polluted. Now after major efforts to protect the Mississippi, it remains   more

WASHINGTON, April 23 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release on April 22, 2022: Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) released this statement today in celebration of Earth Day: "On this 52nd Earth Day, we take time to reflect on the stewardship of this precious planet we call home," Rep. McCollum said. "It is an opportunity to celebrate our natural treasures and renew our commitment to protecting the Earth for future generations. In Congress, I use my role as a me  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development issued the following statement by Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, involving a hearing on April 7, 2022, entitled "A Review of the Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Submission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation": * * * I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with the Honorable Michael Co  more

ST. ANDREWS, Scotland, April 21 (TNSJou) -- The University of St. Andrews issued the following news release on April 20, 2022: A proposed land management project could cause a population of dolphins in the Northern Gulf of Mexico to become functionally extinct, according to a new study led by the University of St Andrews. The findings come on the 12th anniversary of the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which continues to adversely affect the health of dolphins in the area. The Mid-Barataria Sedim  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 (TNSTalk) -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following readout on April 12, 2022, by spokesperson Rebecca Chalif on Administrator Samantha visits to the Alcorn State University: * * * "On April 11, Administrator Samantha Power traveled to Lorman, Mississippi to participate in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony between USAID and Alcorn State University, the first Black land-grant institution established in the United States, back i  more