WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: You can read Rep. Bergman's interview here or below: Alpena - U.S. Rep. Jack Bergman, R-Watersmeet, said lawmakers in Washington need to use common sense to find common ground for the common good of all.  He said creating and passing good legislation that both Republicans and moderate Democrats can agree on is key to getting things done. Bergman said since President-elect Donald Trump handily defeated D  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Jan. 16 -- Gov. Tony Evers, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release on Jan. 15, 2025: Gov. Tony Evers, together with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT), today announced Harbor Assistance Program grants totaling more than $10 million for five harbor maintenance and construction projects in La Crosse, La Pointe, Marinette, Green Bay, and Manitowoc. Improvements will help strengthen supply chain reliability, support waterborne freight, and assist with ec  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, Jan. 18 -- The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry issued the following news: The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) has adopted two significant rule changes, effective this month, to improve compliance and preserve Maine's natural beauty. These rules apply to Maine's unorganized territories (UT) and certain towns and plantations. 1. Accessory Structure Notification Requirement Effective Janu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 18 -- Restoration Ecology, a peer-reviewed journal from the Society for Ecological Restoration that says it features the study on terrestrial, marine and freshwater systems, published research articles on the following topics in its January 2025 edition (Vol. 33, Issue 1). Here are excerpts of the topics: * * * PRACTICE AND TECHNICAL ARTICLE * Less hay collected at more dates: toward successful restoration of subtropical grasslands by hay transfer * Multifunctionality, soc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 14 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following weekly column on Jan. 13, 2025: * * * Making Progress for Arkansas's Water Infrastructure Our nation's ports, harbors and inland waterways are critical both for transportation and economic growth. They support industries, create jobs and promote commerce. For Arkansas, they serve as essential resources for agriculture, flood protection efforts and clean drinking water access. It is no wonder Congress has consistently   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: U.S. Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Tina Smith (D-MN) announced grants to three cities in the Twin Cities Metro Area to make upgrades to rail-pathways that focus on improving the safety and mobility of travelers and goods.  "Blocked rail crossings not only inconvenience drivers, but also delay emergency vehicles and threaten public safety," said Klobuchar. "This federal investment will reduce traf  more