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News Tipoffs - Indiana Editors Newsletter for Wednesday April 24, 2024 ( 4 items )  

Biden-Harris Administration Invests in Clean Energy and Domestic Biofuels to Strengthen American Farms and Small Businesses as Part of Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, April 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Projects Funded by President Biden's Inflation Reduction Act Will Lower Energy Costs and Expand Access to Cleaner Fueling Options ERIE, Pa., April 23, 2024 - Today, in honor of Earth Day 2024, Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is funding more than 700 clean energy projects to lower energy bills, expand access to domestic biofuels  more

Ind. House Democrats: Porter Celebrates Earth Day, Announces Tree Sapling Giveaway
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- Indiana State Rep. Gregory W. Porter, D-Indianapolis, issued the following statement on April 22, 2024: * * * "Earth Day is our annual reminder of the beauty and importance of our planet. As an Indianapolis native, I understand how important nature is to our well-being. Access to trails, parks and other outdoor facilities are vital to Hoosier's quality of place and health. "A 10-minute walk in the park is shown to significantly improve your mental health. Th  more

Ind. State Sen. Maxwell: Lawrenceburg Native Mason Parris Heading to Olympics
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, April 23 -- The Indiana Senate Republicans issued the following statement on April 22, 2024, by State Sen. Randy Maxwell, R- Guilford: * * * "I was proud to see Lawrenceburg native and wrestler Mason Parris earn a spot on Team USA in the Paris Olympics. "Mason is a great athlete. He has had a successful career at the University of Michigan, and in February won multiple gold medals at the Pan-American Wrestling Championship. "Having known him since he was a kid, I can s  more

S.D. Gov. Noem and Colleagues Oppose Biden's Pause on Liquified Natural Gas Exports
PIERRE, South Dakota, April 24 -- Gov. Kristi Noem, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release on April 23, 2024: Today, Governor Kristi Noem and 24 of her Republican colleagues issued a joint statement opposing the Biden Administration's ban on approving applications to export liquified natural gas: "As governors, we are very concerned by the Biden Administration's move to pause approvals of new liquified natural gas (LNG) export projects, especially after Iran's recent attack on Israe  more