ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 12 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: Governor Wes Moore today announced that the Maryland Energy Administration is awarding $6 million for new projects through the Solar Energy Equity Program. The awards will help increase access to clean, renewable energy for Marylanders who are experiencing low to moderate income and who live in underserved or overburdened communities. "Maryland is leading the way in the transition to  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 11, 2024: * * * The bipartisan budget is a product of hard work and compromise by all sides and delivers on the Governor's promises - including historic investments in economic development, K-12 and higher education, public safety, agriculture, workforce development, and more. Pennsylvania is the only state in the nation with a divided legislature - and Governor Shapiro brought le  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) has assessed a $29,776 fine to Warner Bros., LLC, for violations that occurred during asbestos abatement activities at the University of Massachusetts Clark Hill Steam Project, located at Clark Hill Road, Amherst. MassDEP discovered the violations during an inspection of asbestos abatement activities at t  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 13 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: Legislation to establish the legal and regulatory framework for potential carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration (CCUS) in Pennsylvania is headed to the governor's desk, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23), sponsor of the measure. The Senate concurred on Senate Bill 831 (https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2023&sInd=0&body=s&type=b&bn=831) after  more