SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 17 -- The New Mexico Department of Economic Development issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * $275,000 awarded to increase food access in New Mexico SANTA FE -- Today, the New Mexico Economic Development Department announced $275,000 in grants to eight businesses and organizations expanding food access in underserved communities across the state. The funding comes through the Healthy Food Financing Fund, part of Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham's Food   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 17 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) is seeking comments on Duke Energy's proposal to procure additional solar energy resources. This action is part of the state's plan to reduce carbon dioxide emissions. According to an order issued on May 16, 2025, the NCUC is reviewing Duke Energy Progress, LLC, and Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC's "2025 Solar Resource Procurement Request for Proposals for Solar and Solar Paired with Storage Resources" (Docket Nos. E-  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on May 15, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $3.4 Million to Support Farms, Make Fresh, Affordable Food Available to More Pennsylvanians The Fresh Food Financing Initiative supports family farms, healthier communities, and stronger local food supply chains in 23 counties in every region of Pennsylvania. The Shapiro Administration is investing in proven, effective solution  more