WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. UConn will partner with the University of Southern Maine's New England Environmental Finance Cent more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. In Massachusetts, UConn will partner with the University of Massachusetts Boston's Institute for  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. In Rhode Island, UConn will partner with Groundwork USA in Providence to engage with local commun more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. UConn will partner with the New England Rural Health Association in Barre, Vt., to engage with lo more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (October 30, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced that the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC) is open and accepting requests from communities and organizations across New England for technical assistance to help address local environmental justice challenges. EPA selected UConn to establish one of 18 TCTACs across the country and awarded UConn $10 million more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 30, 2024: Today, Oct. 30, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the selection of 48 applicants across the country that will collectively receive nearly $19 million in grants to support states, Tribal Nations and U.S. territories in providing technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. As a result of the investments from President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: BOSTON (Oct. 31, 2024) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the University of Southern Maine has been selected to receive $350,000 in grants to provide technical assistance to businesses to develop and adopt pollution prevention (P2) practices in local communities. * The New England Environmental Finance Center (NEEFC) has been selected to receive $350,000 to provide technical assistance to craft beverage manufacturers in Maine a more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release: Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) yesterday joined a bipartisan group of House members requesting that U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra release the maximum dispersal of Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) funding made available from the recent government funding package.Golden joined 15 House colleagues in sending a letter to the secretary today, as agencies in Maine are ringing alarm bells about a lack of ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-587) on the Water Resources Development Act (H.R. 8812), which aims to provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the U.S. to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources. The report was advanced by Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, on July 18, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation TITLE I--GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 101. Continuing Authority Programs more ST

WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, ranking member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: Today, Ranking Member of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Rick Larsen (D-WA) applauded the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) for awarding more than $634 million for bridge replacement, rehabilitation, preservation and protection projects across the country though the Bridge Investment Program. "Thanks to today's funding, states have ad more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration issued the following news release: The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $635 million for 22 small and medium-sized bridge projects in both rural and urban areas, from Maine to Mississippi to Arizona and Alaska. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law dedicates $40 billion over five years to tackle a backlog of bridge projects, which will improve safety and support economic competitiveness and Ame more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: A new round of funding through President Biden's Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will build, repair, and modernize regionally significant bridges in 19 states The Biden-Harris Administration is making the single-largest dedicated investment in America's bridges since the construction of the Interstate Highway System The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced nearly $635 million for 22 small and medi more PR

AUGUSTA, Maine, Nov. 1 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Oct. 31, 2024: * * * Consumers Who Purchased Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2018 Might Be Eligible for Money * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today announced two significant cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and a second corporation totaling $49.1 million. The agreements resolve allegations that both companies engaged in widespread, long-run more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a notice and receipt of application, published in the Federal Register on Oct. 30, 2024: Marine Mammals; File No. 27984 SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Jooke Robbins, Ph.D., Center for Coastal Studies, 5 Holway Avenue, Provincetown, MA 02657, has applied in due form for a permit to conduct research on marine mammals. DATES: Written comments must be received on or before November 29, 2024. ADDRESSES: The application and r more ST

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: Ceremony to be held Nov. 4 at the AMVETS in Bismarck ***Click here to download audio.*** BISMARCK, N.D. A ceremony will be held on Monday, Nov. 4 in Bismarck to present a Purple Heart medal to honor the service and sacrifice of Private Franklin Joseph DuFrame, who gave his life in service to our nation in World War II. The replacement medal will be presented to Pvt. DuFrame's son, Donald Franklin DuFrame of Lincoln, who served and enlisted in the Na more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: Click HERE, HERE, and HERE for individual photos Bangor, ME Today, U.S. Senator Susan Collins delivered remarks at the grand opening of new age-friendly patient rooms at St. Joseph Hospital in Bangor. The new unit contains nine patient rooms that were renovated to better fit the care needs of older patients. Senator Collins secured $1.5 million in Congressionally Directed Spending for this renovation project in the Fiscal Year 2022 Labor, Health and Huma more PR

ORONO, Maine, Nov. 1 -- The University of Maine System issued the following news release: * * * A formal count of students confirmed that the affordability of Maine's public universities, relevant new academic programs and direct admissions offers that are 'impossible to pass up' driving undergraduate, transfer, graduate and law enrollment increases * * * The University of Maine System (UMS) remains the state's leading driver of degree attainment and economic mobility, with official data released today (External Site) showing increased unde more PR

WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 -- The U.S. Office of Trade Representative has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Potato Trade Alliance, Seattle, Washington: * * * To: Office of the US Trade Representative 600 17th Street, NW Washington, D.C. 20508 Re: 2025 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (Docket ID USTR-2024-0015) * * * The following comments submitted by the American Potato Trade Alliance (APTA) pertain to significant trade barriers for US processed potatoes, especially fro more ST