HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * The PA Student Teacher Support Program will help address critical teacher shortages across Pennsylvania and ensure students have the freedom to chart their own course and the opportunity to succeed. * * * After Governor Shapiro and legislators secured double the amount of funding for the new PA Student Teacher Support Program in the 2024-25 budget, more than 2,0  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 20 -- The California Public Utilities Commission issued the following agenda item (Res E-5346) for Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Self-Generation Incentive Advanced Payment Program by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Center for Sustainable Energy, Southern California Edison Company, and Southern California Gas Company PROPOSED OUTCOME: * Approves, with modification, the joint proposal by Pacific Gas and Electric Company, Center for Sustainable Energy, Southern Califo  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: AURORA -- Today, Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado's small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state. Eligible businesses who have made equipment purchases for the purpose of expanding access to healthy food for low access populations can apply for the refu  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 20 -- The Florida Public Service Commission issued the following order granting request for extension of confidential classification (Docket No. 20240001-EI; Order No. PSC-2024-0427-CFO-EI) on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * In re: Fuel and purchased power cost recovery clause with generating performance incentive factor. ORDER GRANTING FLORIDA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY'S REVISED SECOND REQUEST FOR EXTENSION OF CONFIDENTIAL CLASSIFICATION {DOCUMENT NOS. 04671-2017, 04672-2017 A  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Awards will Support the Northeast as a Department of Defense Innovation Hub and Spur Development of a Domestic Microelectronics Manufacturing Industry Strengthens Direct Pathway to Commercialization from "Lab to Fab" for Cutting-Edge Research and Development in New York State * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today celebrated $30 million in awards from the federal Department of Defense (D  more

DENVER, Colorado, Sept. 21 -- The Colorado Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: Governor Polis and the Department of Agriculture announced a new tax credit for Colorado's small food retailers and small family farms to help increase access to healthy groceries in communities across the state. Eligible businesses who have made equipment purchases for the purpose of expanding access to healthy food for low access populations can apply for the refundable income tax credit f  more

TOPEKA, Kansas, Sept. 20 -- The Kansas Corporation Commission issued the following penalty order (No. 25-CONS-3113-CPEN) on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * In the matter of the failure of Chizum Oil, LLC (Operator) to comply with K.A.R. 82-3-126 at the Bonita Springs 4 and Bonita Springs #4-A Tank Batteries in Gove County, Kansas. PENALTY ORDER The Commission finds Operator has violated K.A.R. 82-3-126 regarding the captioned tank batteries, assesses a $200 penalty, directs Operator to come into comp  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 20 -- The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority issued the following news release: Metro announced the issuance of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for a developer with experience creating vibrant and sustainable communities for the Capitol Heights Metro Station, one of four stations on the Blue Line Corridor initiative in Prince George's County. The approximately five-and-a-half-acre property is a great transit-oriented development opportunity to provide new housi  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 21 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release on Sept. 20, 2024: * * * Source Water Protection Projects Bolster State's Record Investments in Water Quality * * * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Finger Lakes Land Trust (FLLT) today announced a perpetual conservation easement on 260 acres in Central New York as part of the state's Water Quality Improvement Project (WQIP) program.  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 (TNSres) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * Property Owners and Managers Encouraged to Provide Feedback on Use of Rock Salt to Remove Snow and Ice * * * New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar is encouraging participation in a new survey to help better understand typical rock salt use by New Yorkers and public awareness regarding the potential   more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 17 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * New Five-Story Residential Building Incorporates Historic Albany Fire Station * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of construction of Station 25, a two-building affordable housing development in the City of Albany featuring 51 apartments on a historic property in the Park South neighborhood. Developed by Conifer, the $22 million development consists of a newly construct  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Declaration Would Provide Federal Disaster Assistance for Local Governments in Suffolk, Oswego and Lewis Counties, as Well as Individuals and Homeowners in Suffolk County * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Biden to support the ongoing recovery of communities in Suffolk, Oswego and Lewis counties impacted by record rainfall and widespread f  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 18 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Legislation S.8486-C/A.9102-C Relates to Medicaid Reimbursement for Treatment in Place and Transportation to Alternative Health Care Settings by Ground Ambulance Services Legislation S.6226-A/A.5789-A Provides For Availability of Ambulance Services and Advanced Life Support First Response Services to Store and Distribute Blood and Initiate and Administer Blood Transfusions * * * Governor Ka  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * $87 Million Transmission Upgrade Will Increase System Reliability During Peak Construction, Project Will Provide Good-Paying Jobs for Some 40 Construction Workers * * * The New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today approved a major transmission project to rebuild a nearly century-old transmission line in Western New York that will help en  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 20 -- The New York State Department of Public Service issued the following news release on Sept. 19, 2024: * * * Action Will Help the Two Utilities Meet New York's Nation-Leading Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets * * * In advance of Climate Week, the New York State Public Service Commission (Commission) today directed Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc. (Con Edison) and Orange and Rockland Utilities, Inc. (O&R) to provide additional information and   more