SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: Ahead of the first vote of the special session on gasoline price spikes, Governor Gavin Newsom today met with supporters of his proposal at the Capitol in Sacramento. The Assembly's special session committee is set to vote later today on ABx2-1, authored by Assemblymembers Gregg Hart and Cecilia Aguiar-Curry. The bill allows the state to require oil refiners to manage a mi  more

PIERRE, South Dakota, Sept. 27 -- The South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources issued the following news release: Today, the South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources (DANR) announced the Board of Water and Natural Resources has approved $24,416,257 in loans and grants for drinking water, wastewater, and solid waste projects in South Dakota. The $24,416,257 total consists of $24,286,257 in low-interest loans and $130,000 in grants to be administered by th  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 25, 2024: * * * Zero-Emission Vehicles Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Advance New York's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act * * * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $5.5 million available in grants for municipalities to support the installation of electric vehicle chargers, including hydrogen fuel filling station components and Level 2 and direct current fast chargers,  more

ALBANY, New York, Sept. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * Grants Help Construct and Renovate Environmental Education Centers to Inspire, Engage and Support the New Yorkers Most Burdened by Pollution * * * In celebration of Climate Week, Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $7 million in competitive grant funding for community-based, not-for-profit, and tribal organizations to support the construction, or renovation of existing fa  more

FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Sept. 27 -- The Kentucky Public Service Commission issued the following order (Case No. 2024-00104) on Sept. 26, 2024: * * * In the Matter of: Electronic Application Of Lynn Bark Energy Center, LLC For A Certificate Of Construction For An Up To 200 Megawatt Merchant Electric Solar Generating Facility In Martin County, Kentucky ORDER On August 5, 2024, Lynn Bark Energy Center, LLC (Lynn Bark Energy) filed a motion, pursuant to 807 KAR 5:110, Section 5, and KRS 61.878 (1)(  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 27 -- The Minnesota Department of Agriculture issued the following news: * * * Climate-smart practices the focus of annual state observation * * * In recognition of Minnesota Climate Week, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) celebrates the efforts and partnership of producers, ag businesses, and other stakeholders to promote the continued implementation and advancement of climate-smart agricultural practices and programs throughout the state. "The MDA re  more