VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Vicksburg District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District entered into a Project Partnership Agreement (PPA) with the City of Jackson, Mississippi, February 6, 2023, as part of the Environmental Infrastructure (EI) Program (Section 219) as authorized by the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 1992. For the city of Jackson, Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba signed the PPA, and   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Feb. 7 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR), along with partner agencies, today announced the investigation into a 2019 fatal boat crash has come to a conclusion with a conviction. The DNR and partner agencies worked together on the investigation and reconstruction of the crash using their extensive training, tools and technology to resolve the investigation and bring closure   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 7 (TNSper) -- Arnold and Porter, a law firm, issued the following news: Arnold & Porter is pleased to announce that former United States Representative Ron Kind (D-WI) has joined the firm's Legislative & Public Policy practice as a Senior Policy Advisor, resident in Washington, DC. Richard M. Alexander, Chairman of Arnold & Porter, said: "We are looking forward to welcoming Rep. Kind to the firm after a distinguished 26 years in Congress. His involvement and leadership in majo  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Feb. 8 -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: Known for its spectacular views of the Gateway Arch, Four Seasons Hotel St. Louis announces the completion of a fresh, contemporary redesign to all of its 200 guest rooms and suites. This year-long renovation was led by St. Louis-based R|5 Design Agency with the intent of creating the ultimate in-room relaxation environment while infusing the spirit of St. Louis. The design concept provides a stron  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 7 -- Gov. Bill Lee, R-Tennessee, issued the following news: Tennessee Governor Bill Lee delivered his fifth State of the State address and presented budget and legislative priorities for the upcoming year to a joint session of the General Assembly and fellow Tennesseans. Key highlights are noted below: "Tennessee is leading the nation as a guiding light for opportunity, security and freedom," said Lee. "I'm proud to propose a budget and strategic policies that ensur  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 (TNStalk) -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following statement on Feb. 7, 2023: * * * Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), on President Biden's State of the Union address. "President Biden's vision for an equitable and just clean energy economy strikes the right tone as the United States continues to make progress in its effort to decarbonize. Tonight, marks the first Sta  more

BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Feb. 10 (TNSper) -- The Water Institute issued the following news release: Nick Howes was recently promoted to the position of The Water Institute's Analytics, Computing, and Technology (ACT) Manager. In this role, he will oversee a team developing the technology that enables The Water Institute scientists to use large-data, high performance computing and artificial intelligence to stay at the forefront of impactful research. Howes joined The Water Institute in 2022 as   more

ORONO, Maine, Feb. 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Maine issued the following news release: In his career as a University of Maine geologist, Martin Yates has been recruited to help investigate geologic anomalies, but none like the one found last year on Pennington Mountain in Aroostook County. His work contributed to a major discovery of critical mineral resources of rare earth elements and trace metals that was the first of its kind in the eastern half of the U.S. Chunzeng Wang, a professor   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 9, 2023: * * * President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering in Arkansas As of February 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and it is already delivering results for the people of Arkansas. To date, $2.7 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Arkansas with over 141 specif  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 9, 2023: * * * President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering in Illinois As of February 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and it is already delivering results for the people of Illinois. To date, $8.2 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Illinois with over 165 speci  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 9, 2023: * * * President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering in Iowa As of February 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and it is already delivering results for the people of Iowa. To date, $2.3 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Iowa with over 130 specific projects  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSres) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Feb. 9, 2023: * * * President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is Delivering in Louisiana As of February 2023 The Biden-Harris Administration has hit the ground running to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and it is already delivering results for the people of Louisiana. To date, $4.1 billion in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding has been announced and is headed to Louisiana with over 160 spe  more