AMES, Iowa, Jan. 10 -- The Iowa Transportation Commission issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The Iowa Transportation Commission today approved more than $53 million in funding for 145 new public transit vehicles and four new public transit facilities. Six of the vehicles will be used to increase the number of vehicles available for public transit service, and 139 vehicles will replace older models past their useful life. Funds will be used to support construction of two vehicle   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Jan. 10 -- The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the award of $982,360 in grants to ecological restoration projects throughout Massachusetts by the Department of Fish and Game's (DFG) Division of Ecological Restoration (DER). These projects, supported through three DER programs, will strengthen community resilience to climate change, impro  more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 10 -- The New York State Education Department issued the following committee report to the Board of Regents on Jan. 9, 2024: * * * Cultural Education Committee Members Regent Tilles, Co-Chair, Regent Ferrer, Co-Chair, Regent Cea, Regent Cottrell, Regent Collins, Regent Reyes, Regent Mittler, Regent Wills, Regent Tanikawa, Regent Catania, and Regent Hale The Cultural Education Committee held its scheduled meeting on Monday, January 8, 2024. All members were present exc  more

WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The South Florida Water Management District issued the following news release: The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) is committed to advancing resiliency initiatives that protect and safeguard South Florida's water resources now and for future generations. Did you know our team of scientists, engineers, and many other staff are working every day to advance efforts that address the impacts of sea level rise, rainfall and flood patterns, and oth  more

MONTPELIER, Vermont, Jan. 10 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2024: Attorney General Charity Clark today announced highlights from the Office's Environmental Protection Unit during her first year in office. "Vermont's natural environment and natural resources are part of who we are as a state. I am proud of my office's role in upholding Vermont's environmental laws and protecting our environment for future generations," said Attorney Genera  more