ALBANY, New York, April 24 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Celebrating Earth Week: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $125 Million Has Been Dedicated to Conservation of Natural Resources Over Last Five Years In celebration of Earth Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that, since 2020, New York has dedicated nearly $125 million to on-farm projects that conserve natural resources, combat climate change, and protect soil and water quality. The pro  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, April 24 -- Gov. Laura Kelly, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Kelly Announces Over $14M for 47 Aviation Projects Across Kansas TOPEKA - Governor Laura Kelly announced Thursday $14.5 million for 47 aviation projects across the state through the Kansas Airport Improvement Program (KAIP), which provides funding for planning, construction, and rehabilitation of public-use general aviation airports. "The Kansas aerospace industry is an essential part o  more

HARTFORD, Connecticut, April 24 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Several Connecticut Correctional Facilities Now Operating on Solar Energy, Creating Cost Savings While Reducing Emissions (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont today announced that seven solar energy systems have been installed and are now operating at six of Connecticut's correctional facilities in a suite of projects that will generate millions in cost savings  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, April 23 -- Gov. Phil Murphy, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Murphy Administration Expands Nation-Leading Community Solar Energy Program by 250 MW Expansion Streamlines Access and Advances Cost-saving Opportunities for Participants TRENTON - The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (NJBPU) today approved an expansion of New Jersey's nation-leading Community Solar Energy Program (CSEP) by opening another capacity block of 250 megawatts (MW  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, April 25 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * NC S.A.F.E. for Schools Debuts with the Wake County School System Today, in partnership with the Wake County Public School System, the NC S.A.F.E. campaign announced a new program, NC S.A.F.E. for Schools. This groundbreaking program is designed to help North Carolina school districts share resources about safe gun storage with parents in their distric  more

ALBANY, New York, April 25 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * PSC Modifies Budget for Landmark Solar Program NY-Sun Initiative Helps New York Consumers Make Strategic Solar Investments Program Will Produce Enough Clean Solar Energy to Power Nearly 700,000 New York Homes Annually Program Expected to Spur $4.4 Billion in Private Investments, and Supports 6,000 Solar Jobs Program Includes Prevailing Wage Requirements for   more

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, April 25 -- Gov. Spencer J. Cox, R-Utah, issued the following news release on April 24, 2025: * * * Gov. Cox Issues Drought Executive Order Water conservation critical as Utah's water supply faces a drier year Salt Lake City (April 24, 2025) - With low streamflow forecasts, increased water demand as temperatures rise and southern Utah experiencing extreme drought, Gov. Spencer J. Cox issued an Executive Order today declaring a state of emergency in 17 counties due to dro  more