WASHINGTON, Dec. 14 -- The Arizona House Democrats issued the following news release on Dec. 13, 2023: Amid staggering statistics of nearly 50,000 gun-related deaths and more than twice as many firearms-related injuries last year, Representatives Jennifer Longdon, Analise Ortiz and Stephanie Stahl Hamilton took part in the nation's largest-ever convening of state legislators at the White House to address gun violence earlier today. They joined nearly 100 lawmakers from around the country to bri  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Dec. 13 -- The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services issued the following news release: The New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services (NHDES) and NHSaves announce the winners of the NHDES/NHSaves Wastewater Treatment Facility Energy Efficiency Awards, recognizing the hard work of several energy efficiency champions - Lisbon, Claremont, Peterborough and Bethelehem - that are leading the effort to reduce energy use. Since 2016, NHDES, in partnership   more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 14 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news on Dec. 13, 2023: Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Custom Foods of America Inc. (CFA) officials announced today the company will invest more than $51 million to expand its manufacturing and distribution operations in Knoxville, Tennessee. CFA will create 249 new jobs at its Pleasant Ridge location  more

LANSING, Michigan, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer joined the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) today to announce three community revitalization projects that will bring economic growth, housing, and increased vibrancy to the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. The projects, expected to generate a total capital investment of $67.2 million, are intended to meet housing needs in respo  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a new $45 million Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship Clean Energy Training Initiative. This initiative will expand the capacity of labor organizations to offer training as a pathway to clean energy careers. Through this initiative, $15 million is now available to support projects that develop a diverse and inclusive pipeline of skilled talent t  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 13 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: Governor Hochul today announced that the New York Power Authority Board of Trustees approved economic development awards under the state's ReCharge NY program to 41 firms that will spur more than $371 million in capital investments and support nearly 13,000 jobs -- with 170 of those jobs newly created. In addition, a $595,000 funding award was approved to Whiting Door Manufacturing Co  more

ALBANY, New York, Dec. 14 -- The New York Department of Public Service issued the text of the following letter on Dec. 13, 2023: * * * To: William Boer, Senior Environmental Services Project Manager, NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, 700 Universe Blvd., Juno Beach, Florida 33048, William.Boer@nexteraenergy.com Re: Case 17-F-0599 - Application of East Point Energy Center, LLC, for a Certificate of Environmental Compatibility and Public Need Pursuant to Article 10 of the Public Service Law for Con  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 13 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced today that the Commonwealth's Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards (AEPS) program has surpassed one gigawatt (GW) or 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar energy. This is an important milestone to help cement Pennsylvania's position as  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release on Dec. 12, 2023: The Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee today approved legislation to establish an Independent Energy Office (IEO) within the Commonwealth, according to Chairman Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. "Pennsylvania has one of the most diverse energy portfolios in the United States," Yaw said. "There is no question we can capitalize on our state's energy  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Dec. 13 -- The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation issued the following news on Dec. 12, 2023: The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) today announced 49 grants totaling $191.2 million from the state's American Rescue Plan (ARP) fund, part of which TDEC is administering through competitive grants for regionalization, water reuse, and resource protection, and a state strategic project. Of the 49 grants announced today, 14 are for re  more