Tag: government
Heitkamp Statement on EPA’s Final Power Plant Rules
U.S. Senator Heidi Heitkamp today issued the following statement after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Clean Power Plan rule to regulate greenhouse gas emissions standards for existing U.S. power plants.
Expanded and Improved Recreational Activities to Be Offered at DEC’s Tug Hill North Unit
Expanded recreational activities will be offered at the Tug Hill North Unit under the final Unit Management Plan (UMP) released today by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Acting Commissioner Marc Gerstman.
Udall Statement on Clean Power Plan Announcement
U.S. Senator Tom Udall praised the plan by the president and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to reduce global warming-causing pollution from power plants. Udall issued the following statement
Sen. Franken: Newly Announced Clean Power Plan Will Help Address Growing Threat of Climate...
U.S. Sen. Al Franken (D-Minn.), a member of the Senate Energy Committee, released the following statement today after President Obama announced a Clean Power Plan to address the growing threat of climate change by scaling back greenhouse gas emissions ...
NEWS BRIEFING FOLLOWING THIS WEEK’S MEETING OF THE GOVERNOR’S LEADERSHIP TEAM ON HOMELESSNESS
News briefing following this week’s meeting of the Governor’s Leadership Team on Homelessness
Elkridge Pump Station Upgrade to Begin
A Howard County construction project to upgrade the water pump station at 6430 Elibank Drive in Elkridge is scheduled to begin on or about Monday, August 17. Electrical, mechanical and structural improvements will be made to the existing pump station, ...
Congressman Ed Whitfield’s Public Schedule for Tuesday, August 4th
U.S. Rep. Ed Whitfield, (KY-01), Chairman of the House Subcommittee on Energy and Power, will hold meetings in Paducah
The City’s Response to the Heavy Storm Occurring on Sunday, August 2
As you are all aware, on Sunday, August 2nd, in the early evening, a heavy storm swept through the Northern Michigan region causing significant damage in many communities. It has been reported that Traverse City witnessed straight line winds of over 70...
REP. BOST RESPONDS TO OBAMA’S COSTLY, JOB-KILLING POWER PLAN
Congressman Mike Bost (IL-12) issued the following statement after the Obama Administration issued an onerous rule for coal-fired power plants, demanding that generators cut their carbon dioxide output 32 percent
Schakowsky Statement on EPA Clean Power Plan
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its final Clean Power Plan rule to reduce emissions from existing power plants. Rep. Jan Schakowsky released the following statement in response
Whitfield Vows to Fight Obama’s Legacy Clean Power Plan
Energy and Power Subcommittee Chairman Ed Whitfield (KY-01) issued the following statement after the Obama administration announced final rules to regulate carbon dioxide (C02) from new and existing power plants, also known as the “Clean Power Plan.”
MORE REGULATIONS FROM WASHINGTON
President Obama unveiled new environmental regulations on businesses in his “Clean Power Plan.” Upon the President’s announcement, Maine’s Second District Congressman, Bruce Poliquin, released the following statement
Sen. Whitehouse Praises Clean Power Plan
Today, as President Obama prepares to unveil his much-anticipated Clean Power Plan, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) held a press conference with National Grid Rhode Island President Tim Horan and RI Office of Energy Resources Commissioner Marion...
Sarbanes Statement on Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan
Congressman John Sarbanes (D-Md.) issued the following statement today after the Obama Administration released its Clean Power Plan, the most significant commitment by any American president to fight climate change. The proposal would reduce carbon pol...
Edwards Statement On Release Of The Clean Power Plan
Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards (MD-4) released the following statement on the Administration’s release of the Clean Power Plan. “The Clean Power Plan is the most ambitious step the United States has ever taken in the global effort to tackle the thr...
CONGRESSMAN BECERRA ON THE PRESIDENT’S CLEAN POWER PLAN: EMBRACE CHANGE, EMPLOY SMART, BOLD INITIATIVES
Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, issued the following statement after President Obama announced his Clean Power Plan as a step towards ensuring the nation embraces sustainable wind and solar energy and cuts h...
Rep. Matsui Praises President’s Clean Power Plan
Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-06), Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), released the following statement as the Environmental Protection Agency finalized its Clean Power Plan today
Westerman on Obama Power Regulations: “It Is Time for the Overreach to Stop.”
Congressman Bruce Westerman (R-Hot Springs) issued the following statement Monday (Aug. 3) in response to President Barack Obama’s proposal to reduce emissions at American power plants by more than 30 percent
Senator Markey on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan: Ambitious, Flexible, Achievable
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), a member of the Environment and Public Works Committee and co-Chair of the Senate Climate Clearinghouse, released the following statement on President Obama’s Clean Power Plan
Blumenthal Statement on Obama Administration’s Clean Power Plan
Today, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) issued the following statement on the Obama Administration’s final version of America’s Clean Power Plan
THOMPSON ANNOUNCES MORE THAN $242,000 FOR SANTA ROSA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS
U.S. Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-5) today announced that Santa Rosa Community Health Centers has been awarded $242,750 Ryan White grant through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for treatment of patients living with or at risk of exposure to ...
Deal appoints five to boards
Waters is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Brasseler USA. He is on the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia, board of directors of Union Mission, Inc. and the Chatham County Hospital Authority. Waters earned a bachelor...
GOV. SHUMLIN STATEMENT ON PROPOSED GREEN MOUNTAIN POWER ELECTRIC BILL DECREASE
Gov. Peter Shumlin issued the following statement after Green Mountain Power submitted to the Public Service Board a proposed 0.76 percent electric bill decrease for customers starting in October. This follows last year’s 2.46 percent rate decrease.
With Growing Threat Of Harmful Algal Blooms, Brown Urges Agriculture Secretary To Take Immediate...
With another large algal bloom in Lake Erie developing this summer, U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH), along with U.S. Sens. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Joe Donnelly (D-IN), members of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry, today...
Butterfield Introduces Bill to Encourage Property Owners to Implement Energy Efficiency Measures in Residential...
This week, Congressman G. K. Butterfield (NC-01) introduced a bill to create a voluntary “Residence Star” program to encourage residential property owners to make energy-saving improvements to their residential housing units. Butterfield’s bill ...
Christie Administration Announces New Jersey HomeSaver Program for Troubled Homeowners
Continuing the Christie Administration’s efforts to encourage sustainable homeownership, the New Jersey Housing and Mortgage Finance Agency (HMFA) announced today the launch of the New Jersey HomeSaver Program (HomeSaver), a foreclosure prevention in...
Tonko Announces Federal Funding for Albany International
Congressman Paul Tonko announced today that the Albany County Airport Authority will receive $1,153,216 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to rehabilitate the terminal building at Albany International Airport. The project will fund the fi...
Seattle to enhance Traffic Incident Management
The City of Seattle announced it is implementing a series of recommendations for enhancing traffic incident management practices. The changes are based on nationwide best practices for incident response and will enable City departments to better manage...
Councilmember Sawant Calls for Accurate Accounting of Net Affordable Housing Units Resulting from HALA...
Councilmember Kshama Sawant has requested that the Department of Planning and Development and the Office of Housing provide the City Council with an accurate accounting of the number of affordable housing units expected to result from the HALA committe...
DSHA LAUNCHES TWO NEW PROGRAMS TO HELP HOMEBUYERS
Governor Jack Markell joined Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) Director Anas Ben Addi today to announce two new homeownership programs that will help make homeownership more affordable
