ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * Meaningful research, supportive community for college students * * * Summer at Sandia National Laboratories typically means high temperatures, blazing sunlight and campuses filled with bright, eager interns. About 75 of these young innovators have come to Sandia this summer as part of the Future of Research for Climate, Earth and Energy Intern Institute.   more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Funded by President Biden's Investing in America Agenda, EPA announces selected applications through competitive Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program to tackle climate change, improve air quality and advance environmental justice * * * HELENA, Mont. - Today, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- AmeriCorps issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: * * * New American Climate Corps Project Will Support Economic Development in Nine Energy Communities while Preparing Young People for Good-Paying Jobs; Recruitment Open Now * * * Today the Biden-Harris Administration announced Energy Communities AmeriCorps, a new project that will engage 150 full-time AmeriCorps members serving with the VISTA program in advancing locally designed economic development, work  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute issued the following news release: Each year, the JGI accepts proposals for state-of-the-art functional genomics research from reseachers who translate genomic information into biological function. Through our CSP Functional Genomics call, we look for projects that will leverage the JGI's DNA synthesis and omics capabilities to enhance understanding of gene and genome function. Tapping into these functions allows resear  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: A grand jury returned a 22-count indictment charging Spencer Christjencody Gear, 32, of Las Vegas, Nevada, with threatening to assault and murder federal officials, including federal judges, and state employees in Washington, D.C., New York, New Jersey and Montana. "The citizens we rely on to serve the public must be able to do their jobs without fearing for their lives," said Attorney General Merrick B. G  more

HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release on July 22, 2024: * * * Frustrated the EPA denied $49 million for school infrastructure improvements Governor's Office * * * Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the State of Montana received a nearly $50 million investment in Montana's working and natural lands from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Montana is one of just 25 recipients across the nation to be awarded funding. "We  more

HELENA, Montana, July 23 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Recognizes Glasgow business partnership with Registered Apprenticeship Program * * * GLASGOW, Mont. - Continuing his 56 County Tour in Valley County, Governor Greg Gianforte recently visited a worksite to recognize a Glasgow business for their participation in the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI) Registered Apprenticeship Program. "Through the Registered Apprenticeship Program, M  more

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSres) -- The National Science Foundation issued the following news release: Today, the U.S. National Science Foundation announced a $77.8 million investment in 14 projects through the Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR). Spanning 50 institutions across 21 jurisdictions, this investment aims to build research and development capacity and strengthen STEM education opportunities in states that have traditionally received lower levels of funding. "  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 24 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: Attorney General Drummond is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to protect parents' fundamental rights to make decisions about their children's welfare. In 2021, a Wisconsin school district implemented guidelines allowing students to change their gender identity at school - including names, pronouns, and use of facilities like locker rooms and bathrooms - without parental notification o  more

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The National Archives and Records Administration issued the following news release on July 23, 2024: Archivist of the United States Dr. Colleen Shogan announced today Dr. Todd Arrington's appointment as the new Director of the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library and Museum in Abilene, KS, effective August 26, 2024. Dr. Arrington will oversee the planning, direction, and administration of all Library programs and activities. "Todd Arrington's dedication to historic   more