SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in Rinderle v. Cobb County School District opposing a Georgia school district's enactment and enforcement of two policies (based on Georgia laws) which prohibit school staff from discussing topics deemed "divisive," undermining their ability to teach diverse books and curricu  more

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 22 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is recognizing the significant achievements of the Child Support Division, which has been instrumental in identifying parents throughout the State who are capable of paying child support but deliberately refuse to do so. Since its establishment in 2003, the Child Support Division has made significant strides in combatting the problem of unpaid child suppor  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory posted the following news: * * * Projects Will Support the Increased Use of Low-Carbon Fuels Like Hydrogen in Industrial and Power Sectors, Helping to Achieve the Biden-Harris Administration Goal of Net-Zero Emissions by 2050. * * * The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management (FECM) today announced $8.8 million for 11 university-based research and  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * The Investing in America Agenda is Supporting Innovative Demonstration Projects That Will Enhance the Weatherization Assistance Program and Expand Public and Private Partnerships to Support Clean Energy Jobs * * * As part of President Biden's Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced that it has selected fourteen state and territorial weatherization of  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: CHICAGO - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the start of cleanup of hazardous waste resulting from a fire and multiple explosions earlier this year at the former Goo Smoke Shop and Select Distributors Warehouse at 19100 15 Mile Road, Clinton Twp., Michigan. Residents may see heavy equipment in preparation for cleanup activities to begin next week. EPA anticipates th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: CHICAGO - On Thursday, August 29, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold an open house and "Superfund 101" training for residents to learn more about the cleanup of the Michner Plating-Mechanic Street Superfund site located at 520 North Mechanic St., Jackson, Michigan. Attendees will learn about the Superfund process from start to finish and share questions and concerns with   more

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 22 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: * * * World Championships and World Cups in Three Different Sports on 2024-25 Schedule Bid To Host Milano Cortina 2026 Contends To Become Back-Up Venue for Bobsled, Luge and Skeleton Events Lake Placid - Home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympic Games - Continues To Attract World's Best Athletes to New York State Builds on Governor's Commitment to Supporting New York's $123 Billion  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Institute of Museum and Library Services issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2024: The National Park Service (NPS), in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Humanities, announced $25.7 million in Save America's Treasures grants to fund 59 projects that will preserve nationally significant sites and historic collections in 26 states and the District of Columbia. T  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institute of Mental Health issued the following news: Smartwatches, smartphones, and other wearable devices are transforming how we track our physical health and behavior. Researchers are also exploring whether these devices might provide insights into our mental health, with the goal of developing AI tools that can help identify when people need mental health support or professional care. However  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy issued the following news release: * * * Emerging Plant-Based Technologies Seek to Create Low-Carbon, Cost-Competitive U.S. Nickel Supply Chain, Reduce Imports * * * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) today announced $9.9 million for 7 projects to support the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Ame  more