WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: By a vote of 72-25, the Senate passed a short-term government spending bill to fund the federal government through December 16th and provide emergency funding for critical needs--including $1 billion in supplemental appropriations for LIHEAP. Maine will receive an estimated $8 million in additional LIHEAP funding, a roughly 20 percent increase above the state's allotment in a typical year. The bill is ex  more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Sept. 30 -- Gov. Daniel J. McKee, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022: Joined by police dogs and police departments from across New England, as well as bill sponsors and advocates, Governor Dan McKee today ceremonially signed legislation which allows police dogs injured in the line of duty to get emergency first aid from EMTs and be transported by ambulance to veterinary hospitals. ?The ceremonial bill signing took place at Camp Fogarty  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 29 (TNSgov) -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release on Sept. 28, 2022: A coalition of environmental groups who favor wind energy warn that a proposed port on Sears Island would face insurmountable legal constraints as the State of Maine eyes the undeveloped island for a logistical hub for floating offshore wind facilities. The coalition contends that the state already has access to an industrial port at Mack Point that   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 30 (TNSsro) -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DT 22-047) on Sept. 28, 2022, involving Charter Communications Inc., Comcast Cable Communications LLC, and Cogeco US Finance, LLC dba Breezeline: * * * Petition for Resolution of Rate Dispute COMMENCEMENT OF ADJUDICATIVE PROCEEDING AND NOTICE OF PREHEARING CONFERENCE On August 22, 2022, Charter Communications, Inc. (Charter), Cogeco US Finance, LLC d/b/a Breezeline (Bree  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 30 (TNSjou) -- The Department of Health and Human Services National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases issued the following news release: A device known as a bionic pancreas, which uses next-generation technology to automatically deliver insulin, was more effective at maintaining blood glucose (sugar) levels within normal range than standard-of-care management among people with type 1 diabetes, a new multicenter clinical trial has found. The trial   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 30 -- The New England Council issued the following news release: New England Council member Providence College has opened its fifth school, the school of Nursing and Health Sciences. This new school will achieve Providence College's President Rev Kenneth Sicard's goal he set in his inaugural address on October 1, 2021. The new school will expand Providence College's academic programs in the field of nursing and health sciences which is crucial as the shortage of he  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority (CDFA) is pleased to announce the hiring of Ian Hart as its new Chief Financial Officer. In this role, Mr. Hart will oversee the nonprofit's finances, as well as technology, contracts, and human resources. "I am thrilled to be joining CDFA's effort to improve housing and positively impact community ec  more

WATERBURY, Connecticut, Sept. 30 (TNSper) -- Post University issued the following news release: Post University has announced the promotion of three programmatic leadership team members: Elizabeth Kranz, Ed.D., dean for the School of Arts & Sciences; Camille Dumont, director for the Center for Career and Professional Development; and Kellie Lambert, program chair for Communication & Media Studies in the School of Arts & Sciences. Upon her promotion, Elizabeth "Betsy" Kranz now serves as the un  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: U.S. Senator Jack Reed applauded the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) announcement that the federal agency is awarding federal funds to three key climate-smart projects that will benefit Rhode Island. The funding is part of USDA's new Partnership for Climate-Smart Commodities program, which is investing $2.8 billion in climate-smart agriculture policies and projects nationwide that will help build   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Ann Kuster, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in celebrating the inclusion of $1 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in government funding legislation under consideration by the U.S. Senate. In August, the New Ham  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release on Sept. 29, 2022: Senator Maggie Hassan today joined her colleagues in voting to pass a bill to continue government funding. Senator Hassan also helped to secure $1 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in the bill, in order to help bring down energy costs for Granite Staters. "I am pleased that we came together today on a bipartisan basis to prevent  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in celebrating the inclusion of $1 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in government funding legislation under consideration by the U.S. Senate. In August, the Ne  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Maggie Hassan, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, and Maggie Hassan (D-NH) joined Representatives Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) in celebrating the inclusion of $1 billion in emergency funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) in government funding legislation under consideration by the U.S. Senate. In August, the New   more

ORONO, Maine, Sept. 30 (TNSpar) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: A new partnership between the University of Maine and the Rural Schools Collaborative will seek to strengthen the K-12 education workforce across six New England states and provide other opportunities to raise the profile of rural schools and teachers in the region. The RSC's New England hub, which includes Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut, will now be based a  more