LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 14 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Bell Lumber and Pole: * * * Bell Lumber & Pole Expands Manufacturing Facility in De Queen, Arkansas Company to make long-term investment in Arkansas * DE QUEEN, Ark. (February 13, 2026) - Bell Lumber & Pole is expanding its manufacturing facility in De Queen, Arkansas to accelerate the production of Southern Yellow Pine utility poles in the southern region of the United States. This  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Feb. 14 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * House and Senate Republicans are Unified on Addressing Longstanding Issues at the Arizona State Land Department 16 bills pass House special hearing; HB 2426 adopted onto HB 2150 continuation measure * The Arizona House Natural Resources, Energy and Water Committee on Thursday held a special hearing on the Arizona State Land Department and legislation related to its continuati  more

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 14 -- The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * MDHHS emphasizes firearm safety, education on anniversary of secure storage law More than 110,600 gun locks distributed since 2024 * The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) is marking the two-year anniversary of Michigan's secure storage law by reaffirming its commitment to firearm safety, education and prevention through statewid  more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, Feb. 14 -- The New Mexico Department of Environment issued the following news release on Feb. 13, 2026: * * * NMED reaches settlement with NM Highlands University University to provide hazardous waste education, pay penalties * The New Mexico Environment Department reached a settlement on February 4, 2026, with New Mexico Highlands University after inspectors discovered corroded chemical containers and hazardous waste violations that posed risks to students and staff a  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 13 -- The New York State Public Service Commission issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * RAPID Act Regulations Set to Lower Costs and Accelerate Grid Modernization in New York New Transmission Regulations Slash Permitting Time in Half New Regulations Reflect Thousands of Stakeholder Comments and Maintain Critical Environmental and Community Protections * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today took action to accelerate ele  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, Feb. 13 -- The Washington State Department of Ecology issued the following news release on Feb. 12, 2026: * * * Seattle barrel refurbishing business penalized $150,000 for dangerous waste violations SEATTLE - For at least the past year, Seattle Barrel Company has failed to implement safe management of their dangerous waste, despite multiple attempts by staff from the Washington Department of Ecology to bring them into compliance. The company failed to properly store, trac  more