WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy issued the following news on Feb. 8, 2024: In support of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $20 million for 16 projects across 8 states to accelerate the natural subsurface generation of hydrogen. This energy resource would potentially produce no carbon emissions when burned or used in a fuel cell and will support the Biden-Harris Adminis  more

CONCORD, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-New England District issued the following news release: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District received a permit application to conduct work in waters of the United States from Vermont Agency of Transportation in Barre, Vermont, for proposed work in the Missisquoi River, Charcoal Creek, five unnamed streams, and wetlands adjacent to these waterways and Lake Champlain off Vermont Route 78 in Swanton. The basic pu  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: Richland, Wash. - Vanessa R. Waldref, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Washington, announced today that Michael Lopez Ferrel, age 30, of Salinas, California, was sentenced after pleading guilty to Possession with the Intent to Distribute 50 Grams or More of Actual (Pure) Methamphetamine. United States District Judge Mary K. D  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Feb. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Connecticut issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: Vanessa Roberts Avery, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, Brian D. Boyle, Special Agent in Charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration for New England, and Hartford Police Chief Jason Thody today announced that a federal grand jury in New Haven has returned an indictment charging STANDFORD SMITH, also known as "Pops," 34, of   more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: BROOKLYN, N.Y. - Earlier today, in federal court in Central Islip, a complaint was unsealed charging Levar Jackson and Jaclyn Misuraca with conspiring to distribute fentanyl. As alleged, Jackson and Misuraca sold approximately 270 grams of fentanyl--often in broad daylight and in public locations across Long Island including outside of a nursi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: (LAS VEGAS) - The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration has teamed up with NFL Alumni Health ahead of Sunday's big game to spread its important message, One Pill Can Kill. This outreach and educational opportunity aims to provide greater awareness about fentanyl and fake pills made to look like prescription medications. The Centers for Disease  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: The U.S. Department of Labor announced today that its Veterans' Employment and Training Service has selected eight organizations to join its Transition Assistance Program as new Employment Navigator and Partnership Program partners. VETS signed a memorandum of understanding with each company that covers a period of three years The ENPP program is desi  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 9 (TNSres) -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: * * * Aquarium temporary installation highlights collaborative research and critical carbon-capturing coastal environments of seagrass meadows and salt marshes * * * Yesterday, leaders from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the New England Aquarium gathered together to shine a spotlight on the critical carbon-capturing environments of seagrass meadows an  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration's New England Division issued the following news release: NEWARK, N.J. - A member of the Rollin' 60s Neighborhood Crips gang was sentenced today to 144 months in prison for his role in a racketeering conspiracy, Special Agent in Charge Cheryl Ortiz of the DEA New Jersey Field Division and U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger announced today. Tre Byrd, aka "Bands," aka "G Bandz," 22, previously pleaded   more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 9 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 23-043) on Feb. 8, 2024, involving Public Service Co. of New Hampshire dba Eversource Energy: * * * 2023 Energy Service Solicitations SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On December 21, 2023, the Commission issued Order No. 26,920, in which it required Public Service Company of New Hampshire d/b/a Eversource Energy (Eversource or the Company) to file a proposal for an ISO-New England m  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 9 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 23-044) on Feb. 8, 2024, involving Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp.: * * * 2023 Default Service Solicitations SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On December 15, 2023, the Commission issued Order No. 26,913, in which it required Liberty Utilities (Granite State Electric) Corp. d/b/a Liberty (Liberty or the Company) to file a proposal for an ISO-New England market-based  more

CONCORD, New Hampshire, Feb. 9 -- The New Hampshire Public Utilities Commission issued the following order (No. DE 23-054) on Feb. 8, 2024, involving Unitil Energy Systems Inc.: * * * 2023 Default Service Solicitations SUPPLEMENTAL ORDER OF NOTICE On December 8, 2023, the Commission issued Order No. 26,910, in which it required Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. (UES or the Company) to file a proposal for an ISO-New England market-based procurement tranche of 10 to 20 percent, through whatever comb  more

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 9 -- The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets issued the following news release on Feb. 8, 2024: New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced applications are being accepted for New York State's fifth annual Agricultural Environmental Management (AEM) Leopold Conservation Award. Presented in partnership with Sand County Foundation, the award honors a farm and its nominating Soil and Water Conservation District for extraordinary a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following written testimony by New Jersey Chief Innovation Officer Beth Simone Noveck involving a hearing on Jan. 10, 2024, entitled "Harnessing AI to Improve Government Services and Customer Experience": * * * Chairman Peters, Ranking Member Paul, honorable committee Members, thank you for this opportunity to appear before you in the company of such a distinguished panel to discuss how artificial   more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 8 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: The Spectrum Scholarship Program, which advances racial equity, is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Through the Spectrum Scholarship Program, the American Library Association (ALA) new generations of racially and ethnically diverse librarians with a network committed to mutual support, advancing one another's leadership, and making social justice part of everybody's everyday   more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Feb. 8 -- The University of North Carolina's School of the Arts issued the following news release: Six permanent faculty members and one adjunct faculty member at the UNCSA have been named winners of the Excellence in Teaching Awards for 2023-24, Executive Vice Chancellor and Provost Patrick J. Sims has announced. They are: Allison George, High School Academic Program; Michael Miller, School of Filmmaking; Maria Serkin, School of Music; Paul Sharpe, School of Mus  more

SAVANNAH AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Georgia, Feb. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: By Tech. Sgt. Richard Mekkri, 158th Fighter Wing Public Affairs Throughout the course of two weeks, nearly 260 personnel from the Vermont Air National Guard's 158th Fighter Wing left the snow, sleet and freezing temperatures of a New England winter and made their way to the sunshine and more moderate climes of northern Georgia. These Airmen were not, however, on vacation--they were joining othe  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 8 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: "The economic vitality and quality of life for Cape Cod's residents, workers, and visitors are deeply reliant on the replacement of these bridges." Letter Text (PDF) Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) sent a letter to U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development Interim Chair Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Ranking Membe  more