BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * 'Yes on 6' Campaign Launches to Protect Water and Nature * Supporters launched the Yes on 6 ballot campaign to support funding to protect nature and water. Photo by Adilson Gonzalez Morales July 28, 2026 (Boston, MA) - Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade on Tuesday -and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles R  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release: * * * AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance * * Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share * Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants * Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts   more

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, July 28 -- Maryville College issued the following news: * * * Canton, North Carolina, Mayor Zeb Smathers to speak at Maryville College Convocation * The annual Convocation ceremony to open the 2026-27 academic year at Maryville College will look a little different this year, as Zeb Smathers, mayor of Canton, North Carolina, has accepted an invitation to serve as its guest speaker. Not without precedent, the decision to invite a guest speaker to Convocation, and Smather  more

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Sean Casten, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Casten, 17 House Democrats Scrutinize New Trump Coal Plant * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) led 17 House Democrats in a letter to Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright scrutinizing DOE's decision to award $18.5 million for the construction of a new coal plant to a QAnon conspiracy theorist with no relevant experience. "We are especially concerned about the apparent   more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Eight colleges and universities collaborate to form the innovative Appalachian Undergraduate Research Alliance * The reality that a collection of higher education institutions can accomplish so much more together instead of each one always going it alone is the driving force behind a new collaborative in the region. Dr. Susan Monteleone speaks with attendees at the Appalachian Undergraduate Research Allia  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13278) on July 28, 2026, by energy policy analyst Morgan Smith: * * * Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS) Commercialization Enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) use directional drilling and hydraulic stimulation technologies to add porosity and fluid circulation to locations of naturally occurring underground heat to create conditions necessary for geothermal energy production. Rela  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 31, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Fifth District "Hometown Heroes" Awards "Hometown Heroes" Honors Local Veterans, Life-saving First Responders, Community Leaders - HACKENSACK, NJ -- Today, July 31, 2026, U.S. Congressman Gottheimer (NJ-5) honored local life-saving first responders, veterans, volunteers, community leaders, and residents during his Fifth District Hometown Heroes Ceremony at the  more

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 27 -- Gov. Wes Moore, D-Maryland, posted the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Nearly $4 Million in NourishMD Grants to Expand Fresh Food Access in Food Deserts * ANNAPOLIS, MD- Governor Moore today announced that 44 organizations have received nearly $4 million in awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's NourishMD Grant Program in an effort to increase fresh food options in Maryland. "Every Marylander should h  more

CINCINNATI, July 28 -- The Greater Cincinnati Foundation issued the following news: * * * Recognizing remarkable community champions Greater Cincinnati Foundation has a long and rich history of creating regional impact. This work is only made possible by the multitude of generous people who have given their time, talent, and treasure toward building a brighter future. We proudly recognize three of these remarkable individuals each year through our Jacob E. Davis Volunteer Leadership Award, Br  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 28 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * ICYMI: Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde Talks With NBC4's Colleen Marshall About Democrats' Winning Message * COLUMBUS, OH - In just 14 weeks, Ohioans will be heading to the polls on Election Day in Ohio, and Ohio Democratic Party Chair Kathleen Clyde spoke with NBC4about Ohio Democrats' work to connect with Ohioans of all political backgrounds in every corner of the state around our candidates' f  more

LANHAM, Maryland, July 28 -- The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development issued the following news release: * * * Governor Moore Announces Nearly $4 Million in NourishMD Grants to Expand Fresh Food Access in Food Deserts ANNAPOLIS, MD- Governor Moore today announced that 44 organizations have received nearly $4 million in awards from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development's NourishMD Grant Program in an effort to increase fresh food options in Maryland.   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * NCDHHS Announces NCRHTP Advisory Committee Membership The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the formation of the NC Rural Health Transformation Program's Advisory Committee. This Committee includes more than 40 members representing community organizations, health care providers, elected officials and other  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Gottheimer Hosts Lyme Disease Roundtable HAWORTH, NJ -- Today, July 30, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) hosted a Lyme disease roundtable at the Haworth Library, sitting down with local officials, medical experts, and advocates to confront the growing threat of Lyme and other tick-borne illnesses facing families across New Jersey. "There is nothing partisan about  more

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Tusculum computer science faculty member who has impacted learning and university academic programs earns promotion * A Tusculum University computer science faculty member who has demonstrated a pioneering spirit by using his own creativity and supporting others to develop initiatives that are further strengthening the institution's academics, has been promoted. Walter Wimberly speaks at the Appalachian A  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued 'Streamflow Characterization and Effects of Interstate 26 Highway Construction on Water-Quality and Channel Morphology Conditions of the French Broad River in Buncombe and Henderson Counties, North Carolina, 2019-22,' authored by Charles C. Stillwell, Amanda R. Whaling, Kaitlyn E. Elliott, and Jeffrey W. Riley, as Scientific Investigations Report 2026-5043 in 2026. USGS and the North Carolina Department of Transportation monitor  more

WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB Speakers Contribute to Key Transportation Discussions at ITE 2026 * From implementing Safe System principles to strengthening transportation resilience, this year's Joint ITE International and Great Lakes District Annual Meeting highlighted the issues shaping  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 28 [Category: Environment] -- The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy posted the following news: * * * WPC Conservation Easement Protects More Farmland and Forestland in Westmoreland County * Ligonier Township, Pa. - July 28, 2026 - The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy today announced the purchase of a conservation easement to permanently protect a 35-acre property in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County. The property contains a mix of farmland and mature fores  more