DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 8 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * Iowa Energy Center Board awards nearly $2.3 million in energy grants Today, the Iowa Energy Center (IEC) Board awarded nearly $2.3 million to eight projects through the IEC Grant Program. The competitive grant opportunity, funded by gas and electric utilities across the state, enables eligible applicants to pursue projects that provide a benefit to Iowa ratepayers and align wit  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 7 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * PA House approves unemployment for striking workers * HARRISBURG, Oct. 7 - Today, the Pennsylvania State House voted 106-97 to pass H.B. 145, providing unemployment compensation to striking workers. Current Pennsylvania statute explicitly bans working people who are on strike from receiving unemployment compensation, leaving many striking workers unable to pay rent or mortgage paym  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Oct. 8 -- The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on Oct. 7, 2025: * * * DNR Awards Loans To Support Redevelopment In City Of Madison Loans Will Support Activities To Clean Up Contamination * The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced loan awards totaling over $1.3 million to the city of Madison to support the cleanup of contaminated soil at three properties associated with the Huxley Yards redevelopment pr  more