CUMBERLAND, Ohio, May 21 -- The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium issued the following news release: The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded The Wilds a $2.2 million grant to build a 60-acre recreational vehicle campground. This grant is funded by the American Rescue Plan. This grant will not only help attract tourists to The Wilds, which is located on reclaimed coal mine land along the Appalachian Byway and boost the local economy by attracting additional visitors to Ohio's Appalachian   more

NEW YORK, May 21 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on May 20, 2022: The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) is transforming communities across NJ and especially in Camden. That is the message delivered today by EPA Regional Administrator Lisa F. Garcia, Senator Cory Booker, Congressmember Donald Norcross, Camden Mayor Victor Carstarphen and New Jersey's Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn M. LaTourette in Elijah Perry Park in Camden.   more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury's Internal Revenue Service issued the following notice (No. 2022-20), which appeared in IRS Internal Revenue Bulletin No. 2022-21 on May 23, 2022: This notice publishes the inflation adjustment factor and reference price for calendar year 2022 for the renewable electricity production credit under section 45 of the Internal Revenue Code. The 2022 inflation adjustment factor and reference price are used in determining the availability of t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A Florida corporation pleaded guilty in federal court in the Middle District of Florida to a charge of willfully violating an Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) rule. The criminal charge related to an explosion at a coal-fired power plant in 2017 that caused the deaths of five workers. Tampa Electric Company (TECO) operates several facilities in Florida, including Big Bend, a coal-fired po  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 21 (TNSawa) -- Gov. Tom Wolf, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on May 20, 2022: Governor Tom Wolf today praised the recipients of the Governor's Awards for Excellence and thanked all state employees for their dedication to public service. "Over the past seven years, I have met thousands of commonwealth employees and witnessed the incredible work they do each day. This year's award recipients embody the best qualities of our workforce, and their ac  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: At a hearing of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee this week, Senator John Hoeven discussed the importance of advancing energy partnerships between the U.S. and Canada. In particular, the senator stressed the role that the Keystone XL Pipeline should play in supporting North American energy security, while helping to reduce energy costs and inflation for U.S. consumers. Hoeven further discu  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Agency for International Development issued the following remarks on May 20, 2022, by Administrator Samantha Power at the University of Maryland, Eastern Shore: * * * ADMINISTRATOR POWER: Thank you, Ayotomiwah, and congratulations on a successful tenure as SGA President. Hawk Pride!! Good morning to President Anderson, members of the Board of Trustees, distinguished faculty and staff. And the epic Golden Hawks, who are gathered here. I could not be more personal  more