WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on March 25, 2024: As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda (https://www.whitehouse.gov/invest/?utm_source=invest.gov), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced up to $22 million to improve planning, siting, and permitting processes for large-scale renewable energy facilities. Six state-based projects will receive $10 million through the Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: Today, March 26, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the winners of the 2024 ENERGY STAR(R) Partner of the Year Awards. These 211 organizations, which represent the top ENERGY STAR program partners, are making significant contributions in support of the clean energy transition. They come from 38 states and localities, representing multiple economic sectors. T  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis on March 26, 2024, by senior policy analyst Mary Hogan, economist Ayushi Narayan and assistant vice president Ryan Nunn, all from the Community Development and Engagement division: * * * Postings with pay information soar as states enact and consider transparency legislation * * * It can be challenging for low- and moderate-income workers to find jobs and negotiate compensation to achiev  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, March 27 -- The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection issued the following news release on March 26, 2024: The Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection (DATCP), together with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) and Savi, today announced they are hosting a free student loan repayment webinar on Tuesday, April 9. Join this interactive webinar to learn about federal student loan repayment plans and forg  more