WASHINGTON, May 26 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. William H. 'Butch' Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army of Corps Engineers, from a May 21, 2025, hearing on fiscal 2026 budget requests: * * * Chairman Fleischmann, Ranking Member Kaptur, and Members of the Subcommittee: I am honored to testify before your committee today, along with Ms. Robyn Colosimo, the Senior Official P  more

GALESBURG, Illinois, May 31 -- Knox College issued the following news release: * * * HORIZONS Symposium Showcases Student Research Knox College hosted its HORIZONS Research Symposium on Friday, May 16, showcasing the program's remarkable growth and popularity. The diverse range of projects and presentations allowed for events to be spread across campus, covering a variety of research topics. The event featured an opening reception in the Alumni Hall Atrium, followed by poster presentations   more

MADISON, Wisconsin, May 29 -- The Wisconsin Historical Society issued the following news release: * * * Portage Canal Re-listed in the State Register of Historic Places PORTAGE, Wis. - The Wisconsin Historical Society announces the updated listing of the Portage Canal in Portage (Columbia County) on the State Register of Historic Places. The Portage Canal was first listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977, and this expanded nomination further highlights the vital contributio  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies, issued the following remarks Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies at the fiscal 2026 hearing for the Army Corps of Engineers (Civil Works) and the Bureau of Reclamation: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Good morning, everyone. Thank you for joining us. You build America, and we respect that. I welcome this opportunity to exami  more

WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by Austin Lowes, chairman of the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians, from a May 20, 2025, hearing on a discussion draft of the Fostering Opportunities to Restore Ecosystems Through Sound Tribal Stewardship Act: * * * Mr. Chairman, Members of the Committee--Miigwech. Thank you for the opportunity to testify. My name is Austin Lowes, and I serve as Chairman of the Sault Ste.   more