WASHINGTON, May 2 -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * Solar Energy Shines in the District: 2025 RPS Report Shows Record Growth More residents gain access to renewable energy as certified solar capacity surges 20% (Washington, D.C.) -- The Public Service Commission of the District of Columbia (Commission) reports another year of growth in local solar energy adoption, driven by increased community engagement and c  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of 71-Unit Affordable Housing Development in Brooklyn Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of The Rise, a 71-unit affordable and supportive housing development in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn. The $50 million project includes 47 supportive apartments, a community hub, and rooftop farm. The seven-story building is located on "Site J  more

ALBANY, New York, May 1 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces the Completion of $53 Million Expansion at Storm King Art Center Governor Hochul announced the reopening of Storm King Art Center with new buildings and landscapes, including visitor welcome pavilions with consolidated parking and accessible amenities; the construction of a conservation, fabrication, and maintenance building; and a holistic approach to landscape steward  more

AUGUSTA, Maine, May 1 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following news: * * * Governor Mills Announces $8 Million in Grants to Help Maine Communities Strengthen Resilience to Climate Effects Awards through the Community Resilience Partnership will support projects in 166 Maine cities and towns that protect people, businesses and infrastructure Kennebunkport, MAINE \-- Governor Janet Mills today announced the award of $8 million in grant funding through the state's Community Resilienc  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 1 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Newsom on illegal House effort to curb California's tools for cleaning the air: 'Making California smoggy again' SACRAMENTO -- Governor Gavin Newsom issued the following statement today in response to the House vote targeting California's clean vehicles program. The Republican-controlled House illegally used the Congressional Review Act (CRA) today to attempt to repeal Califor  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, May 1 -- Gov. Henry McMaster, R-South Carolina, posted the following news: * * * Kimberly-Clark Corporation expanding Aiken County operation COLUMBIA, S.C. - Kimberly-Clark Corporation (Kimberly-Clark), a producer of personal care products, today announced it is expanding its operations in Aiken County. The company's investment of over $200 million will create more than 150 new jobs. Founded in 1872, Kimberly-Clark's well-known brands, including Cottonelle, Huggies  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $20,000 grant to Coleman County Center for Seniors New insulation will help transform vacant building into active community center COLEMAN, Texas - The Coleman County Center for Seniors soon will install insulation to help refurbish its newly acquired building into a vibrant, year-round community center, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authori  more

AUSTIN, Texas, May 2 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on May 1, 2025: * * * LCRA awards $50,000 grant to Bronte Community Center for major upgrade Renovations will help restore vital emergency shelter, community gathering space BRONTE, Texas - The Bronte Community Center soon will be able to repair and upgrade the town's only community gathering space and designated emergency shelter thanks to a $50,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority. Th  more

BOISE, Idaho, May 1 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * OPINION: Nuclear energy agreement secures jobs, national defense, energy independence By Governor Brad Little and INL Director John Wagner For three decades, Idaho has maintained a significant agreement with the federal government that balances environmental protection with scientific advancements. The Idaho Settlement Agreement has driven progress in the cleanup of legacy nuclear waste at the Idaho N  more