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CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for March 2024, the ninth month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $487.4…

The Mezzanine Gallery to exhibit "Within the Intimate Realm" by E. Schwinn…

Department Launches Conservation Education Outreach Program For Small Horse Farms April 1, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (April 1, 2024) – The Maryland Department of Agriculture has launched an…

RFA President: Hong Kong bureau to restructure in light of Article 23March 29, 2024Washington, D.C. — In light of Hong Kong’s passage of Article 23, Bay Fang, President and CEO of Radio Free Asia (RFA), made the following…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The registration deadline for residents of Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the Aug. 28-30, 2023, severe storms and flooding is one day away.The deadline to…

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The registration deadline for residents of Boone, Calhoun, Clay, Harrison and Kanawha counties to apply for FEMA disaster assistance for the Aug. 28-30, 2023, severe storms and flooding is one day away.The deadline to…

Your network is one of your greatest tools to help you grow your business. Getting to know them and educating them on your business and services is vital to receiving quality referrals. The challenge for many business professionals is…

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Lee Ann Eager, of San Diego, has been reappointed to the California Transportation Commission, where she has served since 2020. Eager was President and…

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that he has granted 37 pardons and 18 commutations. The California Constitution gives the Governor the authority to grant executive clemency in the form of a pardon, commutation, or…

Your weekly resource to learn what the environmental movement is saying about the news of the day and the political fight of our generation. Be sure to follow LCV on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.  QUOTES OF THE WEEK:  “The…

Researchers who study long COVID say its debilitating symptoms are often misdiagnosed by clinicians and dismissed by employers or loved ones because so little is known about the new syndrome. The results can be devastating for…

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the availability of four $50,000 rewards for information leading to an arrest and conviction for the murders of Alan Schwalbe in Costa Mesa; Gregory Ruffin and Lamontee Stevenson in…

​​On Wednesday, March 27, the Phoenix Street Transportation Department gathered with the family of the late Vernell Myers Coleman to unveil ceremonial signs, located at 7th Avenue and Buckeye Road. The signs have been mounted on the…

​Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department staff looks forward to seeing community members at City pools during summer 2024 and would like them to be aware of important details about pool operations and dates for swim lesson registration.…

This Women’s History month we’re honoring Lois Gibbs, who led her community in a fight against toxic waste in the 1970s and sparked a national cleanup program that continues to benefit numerous communities throughout the country to…

SANTA FE, N.M. — The FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office in Mora is growing. The new facility with expanded operations will open to the public Monday, April 1. The new space consists of two accessible buildings and a parking…

3. VA Legislative Victories Advance Clean Energy After winning a majority in the Virginia General Assembly in November 2023, climate champions in the state House and Senate have passed critical clean energy legislation. This…

Introduction Cities are the heart and soul of human civilization. They represent hubs of culture, innovation, and progress. While municipal governments, urban planners, and businesses play pivotal roles in shaping the destiny of…

March 29, 2024 - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam - Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, has concluded her visit to Vietnam as part of the Team Canada…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: California is installing a network of 480 high-tech cameras in Oakland and the East Bay to aid law enforcement in identifying vehicles linked to crimes using real-time information and alerts. OAKLAND — Building…

MONTGOMERY— An emergency need for repairing a heavily traveled road has prompted Gov. Kay Ivey to award a $300,000 grant to Cullman County.The county will use the Community Development Block Grant funds for repairs of a partial road…

Media Contact: Madeline Broas, madeline.broas chips.gov (madelinebroaschipsgov)WASHINGTON—Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced significant interest in its funding opportunity for small supply chain projects.…

Washington, D.C. — In response to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)’s final Phase 3 Heavy-Duty Vehicle Standards, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) and Chispa issued the following statements:  “We appreciate that…

Ellen Kuhl, the Walter B. Reinhold Professor in the School of Engineering and Robert Bosch Chair of Mechanical Engineering will assume directorship of Bio-X on Sept. 1. (Image credit: Aaron Kehoe) Stanford Professor Ellen…

Go to the web site to view the video. KIPAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECe-9ij7PY Sushant Mahajan presents about uncovering the enigmatic and awe-inspiring secrets of the sun through the lens of solar astrophysics.…

Go to the web site to view the video. KIPAC https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SECe-9ij7PY Sushant Mahajan presents about uncovering the enigmatic and awe-inspiring secrets of the sun through the lens of solar astrophysics.…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice announced today that West Virginia’s General Revenue collections for January 2024, the seventh month of Fiscal Year 2024, came in at $531…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today the preliminary approval of ten awards totaling nearly $33 million through Round 3 of the Line Extension Advancement and…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice and the West Virginia Division of Corrections and Rehabilitation (WV DCR) announced a major achievement in staffing West Virginia…

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31-year DOC veteran named Warden of Howard R. Young Correctional Institution - State…

      The Missouri House this week voted to increase the criminal penalties for resisting or interfering with an arrest, or fleeing from law enforcement.  The bill is named in honor of a St. Louis County Police Detective who was…

​The City of Phoenix is excited to welcome basketball fans to explore and enjoy the excitement in and around downtown during the NCAA Men's Final Four. Whether you're a resident looking for information about the March Madness Music…

​​The Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the grand opening of Harvest Park, the first of three brand-new parks and recreational spaces planned for the Laveen area by 2025. This expansive park, spanning over 10 acres of…

The San Antonio Area Foundation, our region’s philanthropic leader, in partnership with Geekdom, San Antonio’s collaborative startup community, has announced the creation of the Accelerate South Texas Fund. The Accelerate South…

Anchorage, Alaska – FEMA Individual Assistance is now available for residents of the City and Borough of Wrangell affected by the landslides that occurred on November 20, 2023. Assistance may include grants for home repairs, temporary…

Since 2016, this program has committed over $205 million in grant funding to assist projects all across the West Virginia coalfields.The recommended projects…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Jim Justice issued the following statement today following the news that Cleveland-Cliffs is closing their Weirton facility:“The news of…

CHARLESTON, WV – Gov. Jim Justice today announced the appointment of Ann Urling as the Interim Inspector General for the Departments of Health, Human Services, and Health…

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Naloxone Distribution Project, one of California’s critical harm reduction programs, is now offering fentanyl test strips as another tool to curb rising deaths from fentanyl contamination. SACRAMENTO — As…

CHARLESTON, WV — Gov. Justice announced today the West Virginia Water Development Authority (WDA) has approved 10 new Economic Enhancement Grant Fund (EEGF) projects worth…

Dr. Fernando A. Guerra left an undeniable and indelible mark on San Antonio. He lived the life of a veteran, a healer, an educator and as a crusader for public health in his community. Before his passing in 2022, Dr. Guerra…

CHARLESTON, WV –– Gov. Justice today welcomed the Kawasaki team to West Virginia, home of one of the largest off-highway vehicle trail systems in the world.The brand chose…

MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey has awarded a $1.58 million grant to the Alabama Department of Corrections (ADOC) to fund a substance abuse treatment program for state prisoners.“Helping prisoners break drug addictions reduces recidivism and…

AI is here, and it’s changing the game. Most people have already experimented with generative AI and are familiar with ChatGPT or Gemini, but the capabilities of AI extend far beyond…

CHARLESTON, WV — In a landmark announcement, Gov. Justice and First Lady Cathy Justice proudly announced today that Communities In Schools (CIS) is now operational in all…

Maryland Department of Agriculture Asks Residents to Act Now to Help Control Mosquito Populations March 28, 2024 ANNAPOLIS, MD (March 27, 2024) The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s…

The Friends With Paws program is a partnership between the Governor’s Office, West Virginia Communities In…

In March 2019, Gov. Justice directed WVDOT leaders to make road maintenance its top priority. Since then, it has completed more than $2.97 billion in highway maintenance…

By Edmund L. Andrews Image credit: Hans Wilschut Lower-income communities across the United States have long been much slower to adopt solar power than their affluent neighbors, even when local and federal agencies offer tax…