RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 20 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * A Week in Photos: Governor and First Lady Stein Explore What Makes Western North Carolina Unforgettable and Highlight Ongoing Helene Recovery Efforts * Governor Josh Stein and First Lady Anna Stein spent the past week in western North Carolina highlighting the state's ongoing commitment to communities after Hurricane Helene while showcasing all that the region has to offer to poten  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 24 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Declining Rice Acres Threaten Critical Bird Habitat, Researchers Say * HARRISBURG, AR - Scientists highlighted the increasingly important role rice production plays in sustaining North America's migratory birds during the Waterfowl & Agriculture Field Day, organized by the Rice Stewardship Partnership and hosted at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center here this week. The w  more

GOLDEN, Colorado, July 21 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Meet 3 Mines researchers changing the rules for critical minerals exploration in the U.S. * By Jenn Fields, Special to Mines Newsroom Every critical mineral that is mined must first be found. But over the lifespan of a mining project, exploration can be a costly stage in the process, carrying significant financial risks. At Colorado School of Mines, experts in mining and mineral exploration are taking   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 25 -- The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release: * * * Minnesota DNR reports heightened fish mortality during prolonged heat With hot summer weather creating stressful conditions for fish in lakes, rivers and streams across the state, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources is sharing what people can do if they see a fish mortality event -- and how they can help prevent them. "We have been seeing chronically stressful cond  more

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Wicker Votes to Advance Water Resources Legislation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., voted to pass the 2026 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) out of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works. Senator Wicker's unique position on the committee allows him to advocate for Mississippi's communities and priorities. The committee's legislation would expa  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 20, 2026: * * * Senators Coons, Murkowski, Representatives Peters, Salazar reintroduce bipartisan bill to reinforce federal response to climate hazards U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Scott Peters (D-Calif.), and Maria Salazar (R-Fla.) reintroduce the National Coordination on Resilience for Security (NCRS) Act of 2026. The NCRS Act establishes a federal response   more

HILLSBORO, Missouri, July 22 -- St. Louis University issued the following news: * * * SLU Launches Next-Generation Geospatial Center to Power Innovation in St. Louis and Beyond Saint Louis University has launched a new center focused on advancing geospatial research, fostering collaboration and developing solutions that benefit communities here at home and around the world. Housed in SLU's School of Science and Engineering, the Geospatial Center will bring together faculty and students from a  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news: * * * Than Just a Career: BOSN Paul Zado Reflects on 32 Years at Sea * After 32 years at sea, Chief Warrant Officer Paul Zado doesn't just measure his Coast Guard career by the cutters he served aboard, the commands he held or the historic moments he witnessed. He measures it in people. The shipmates who stood watch beside him, the young members who grew into confident professionals, th  more