WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Rep. Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Aderholt Announces $750,000 ARC Grant for Cullman Community Theater Project * Cullman, Ala -Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today announced a $750,000 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) to the City of Cullman to support the renovation of a new community theater in the city's downtown district. The funding will be matched by $750,000 in local investment, bringing the total  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As Energy Prices Soar, Senator Markey Introduces New Bill to Stop Trump's Abuse of Energy Emergency Authority that Forces Families to Pay Millions in Higher Electric Bills * Trump administration forces old fossil fuel power plants to stay online without real emergency need, while ratepayers foot the bill Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF) Washington (April 16, 2026) - Senator Edward J.  more

HAMILTON, New York, April 13 -- Colgate University posted the following news: * * * Colgate-Led Initiative Aims to Preserve Dark Skies in Appalachia * For many members of the Colgate community, one of the most cherished features of campus is its night sky. Students arriving from large cities, where stargazing is limited, especially appreciate the ability to look up at a sky filled with bright, visible stars -something becoming increasingly rare due to light pollution. "Dark skies" refers t  more

JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, April 14 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * ETSU announces Roan Class of 2030 * Twelve outstanding high school seniors from across the region have been selected as the newest members of the Roan Scholars Leadership Program at East Tennessee State University. These students will join 31 returning Roan Scholars on campus in the fall as part of the prestigious four-year scholarship program. "Last fall marked 25 years since the Roan's i  more

WASHINGTON, April 16 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following speech on April 14, 2026, by Governor Michael S. Barr at a forum entitled "Strengthening America's Economy through Rural Investment": * * * Rural Communities: Worth the Investment It is great to be here with you today./1 During my career, I've had the opportunity to work on issues affecting rural communities, especially access to capital. My time at the Federal Reserve has only deepened my appreciation for the opportunities and   more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, April 15 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Clym Environmental Services Expansion in Allegany County, with 75 New Jobs Expected in Maryland * ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Wes Moore today announced that Clym Environmental Services, LLC (Clym) is opening a new facility in Allegany County. Located at a 10,000 square-foot building in the Frostburg Industrial Park, the company's state-of-the-art medical waste recycling  more

WASHINGTON, April 14 [Category: Energy] -- The Solar Energy Industries Association issued the following news release: * * * STATEMENT: Governor Spanberger Delivers on Energy Affordability, Blazing a Path for State Leaders Nationwide * RICHMOND, VA - Yesterday Governor Abigail Spanberger signed a slate of energy bills that will help lower Virginians' electricity bills, strengthen grid reliability, and boost the local economy by increasing solar and storage deployment in the Commonwealth. Fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 13 -- American Rivers issued the following news release: * * * Potomac River Leads 2026 List of America's Most Endangered Rivers Due to Historic Sewage Spill and Unchecked Data Center Growth American Rivers is today naming the Potomac River as number one on our America's Most Endangered Rivers list of 2026, because of the one-two-punch of a historic sewage spill and the rapidly expanding footprint of water-intensive data centers across the watershed, threatening water availa  more

NEW YORK, April 15 -- The Radio Advertising Bureau issued the following news release on April 14, 2026: * * * RAB Powers 2026 Media Career Academies to Advance Radio Talent Pipeline RAB today announced its 2026 Media Career Academies, part of the National Radio Talent System (NRTS)--the industry's premier student training initiative, powered by RAB. Aligned with RAB's mission to drive growth through education, training and workforce development, the academies provide immersive, hands-on expe  more

BOONE, North Carolina, April 10 -- Appalachian State University issued the following news: * * * The rhythm of language: App State student-led music therapy bolsters preschool speech program By Jessica Stump Young voices are finding the rhythm of language this semester at Appalachian State, where a new clinical partnership integrates music therapy directly into the Thomas O. Eller Preschool Language Classroom (PLC). Complementing the speech therapy offered through the clinic, the music thera  more