PAGO PAGO, American Samoa, March 14 -- American Samoa government issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: On Tuesday, March 12, 2024, the Superintendent of the National Marine Sanctuary of American Samoa Atuatasi-Lelei Peau and several members of the Ocean Exploration Trust team met with Honorable Lemanu Palepoi Sialega Mauga to discuss upcoming outreaches and research study. Members of the Ocean Exploration Trust team are as follows: * Megan Cook - Director of Education & Outreach  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 14 -- The Colorado House Democrats issued the following news release: The House Judiciary Committee today passed legislation to help prevent firearms from being stolen in cars by requiring them to be secured while unattended in a vehicle. HB24-1348 passed by a vote of 7-3. "As a rural legislator from the Western Slope, I know that so many gun owners value proper training and safety, and that includes safe storage," said Rep. Elizabeth Velasco, D-Glenwood Springs. "It's   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 14 -- The Georgia House issued the following news release: State Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) was recently named as the chair of the House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar. She was appointed to this position by Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Committee Chairman Don Parsons (R-Marietta). "It has been an honor to serve in the State House as the chair of the Intragovernmental Coordination Committee, and I am than  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, March 14 -- The New Hampshire Department of Education issued the following news release: The educational significance of a total solar eclipse cannot be measured, according to New Hampshire teachers who are eager for their students to witness what some describe as a transformative experience. Here in the Granite State, where some regions will be in the path of totality - or where the moon will completely cover the sun during the April 8 total solar eclipse - science teac  more

ALBANY, New York, March 14 -- New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: The Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) needs to do more to properly prepare for severe weather events, according to an audit released today by New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. The audit found the LIRR delayed a critical weather-related systemwide risk assessment of its infrastructure for over a decade and failed to complete several resiliency projects on-time   more

WHITE PLAINS, New York, March 14 -- The New York State Power Authority issued the following news release: The New York Power Authority (NYPA) is seeking developers to implement an up to 6 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) energy project with the option of battery energy storage at SUNY Niagara Community College in Sanborn in Niagara County. The solicitation, which was issued today and requires submissions by April 17, is asking for proposals to help the college increase its use of renewable energy and  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro kicked off a new era of energy leadership in Pennsylvania, unveiling his plan to protect and create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower utility bills for Pennsylvania households, and take real action to address carbon pollution. If passed by the legislature, the Governor's initiatives would save Pennsylvania ratepayers $252 million in the first fi  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 14 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Governor Greg Abbott today signed a Statement of Mutual Cooperation (SMC) with United Kingdom Secretary of State for Business and Trade Kemi Badenoch while in London on an economic development trip to deepen the strong partnership between the United Kingdom and Texas, encourage expanded trade in critical industries, and attract new job-creating business investments to Texas. The signing ce  more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, March 14 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release on March 12, 2024: Gov. Spencer J. Cox signed 74 bills today. He has signed 103 pieces of legislation from the 2024 General Legislative Session to date. Information on the bills signed today can be found below: * HB 11 Water Efficient Landscaping Requirements * HB 14 School Threat Penalty Amendments * HB19 Higher Education Financial Aid Amendments * HB 22 Concurrent Enrollment Revisions * HB   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 13, 2024: Today, Governor Josh Shapiro unveiled his new, commonsense energy plan for Pennsylvania, kicking off a new era of energy leadership to create nearly 15,000 energy jobs, lower electricity costs for Pennsylvanians, take real action to address climate change, and maintain Pennsylvania's energy independence. The Governor's plan: * Creates an emissions reduction program that  more