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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration Over Sweeping Cuts to Billions of Dollars in Essential Services Funding
NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 21 other attorneys general in suing the Trump administration challenging its claim that it has limitless authority to cut grant funds that support essential services...

Attorney General Bonta Sues Top Trump Officials over Illegal Termination of Tens of Billions in Grant Funding
Since January, the Trump Administration has baselessly relied on a single subclause buried deep in federal regulations to slash tens of billions in previously awarded grant funding OAKLAND – California Attorney General Rob Bonta today sued the...

USDA Invests $1.5 Billion in 92 Partnership Projects to Advance Conservation and Climate-Smart Agriculture as Part of the Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda
WASHINGTON, October 23, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced a historic $1.5 billion for 92 partner-driven conservation projects through the Regional Conservation Partnership Program (RCPP), a partner-driven approach to...

Local Gem Santuario Grande Offers Easy Access to Nearby Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Witness the magic of the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta from Santuario Grande Bed & Breakfast, offering a serene stay with stunning nearby balloon views. LOS RANCHOS DE ALBUQUERQUE, NM, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the...

Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Illegal Attempts to Terminate Federal Funding for States
Press Releases 06/24/2025 Attorney General Tong Challenges Trump Illegal Attempts to Terminate Federal Funding for States Coalition of 21 States Sue Federal Agencies Over Illegal Use of a Single Clause in Federal Regulations to Terminate Billions...

Attorney General Dan Rayfield Joins Multi-State Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration’s Illegal Attempts to Terminate Critical Federal Funding for States
Attorney General Dan Rayfield today announced that he and a coalition of 20 other attorneys general are suing the Trump Administration over its unprecedented and unlawful attempts to invoke a single provision buried in the federal regulations to...

KETTLER Scales National Footprint with Landmark Affordable Housing Expansion
MCLEAN, VA, UNITED STATES, June 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- KETTLER, a leading real estate investor, developer, and property management company, announced today it has been awarded contracts to manage multiple communities across Arizona, New...

Video, Audio, Photos & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul Joins With U.S. Climate Alliance Governors to Announce Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, Aims to Train 1 Million New Registered Apprentices by 2035
Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul announced New York’s participation in the U.S. Climate Alliance’s Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative to grow career pathways in climate and clean energy fields, strengthen workforce diversity, and...

ICYMI: U.S. Climate Alliance launches Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, aims to train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035
WASHINGTON, September 23 - Gov. Jay Inslee, who co-founded the bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance in 2017, joined his co-chairs and national climate advisor Ali Zaidi at Climate Week NYC to announce a new workforce initiative. This initiative...

ICYMI: U.S. Climate Alliance launches Governors’ Climate-Ready Workforce Initiative, aims to train 1 million new registered apprentices by 2035
Gov. Jay Inslee, who co-founded the bipartisan U.S. Climate Alliance in 2017, joined his co-chairs and national climate advisor Ali Zaidi at Climate Week NYC to announce a new workforce initiative. This initiative complements programs already...

Reserva Das Parkias by Tiago De Albuquerque Sales E Kiemle Wins Bronze in A' Graphics Industry Awards
Tiago De Albuquerque Sales E Kiemle's Reserva Das Parkias Recognized for Excellence in Graphics, Illustration and Visual Communication Design COMO, CO, ITALY, September 23, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The A' Design Award, a highly prestigious and...

Study evaluates impacts of summer heat in U.S. prison environments
When summer temperatures spike, so does our vulnerability to heat-related illness or even death. For the most part, people can take measures to reduce their heat exposure by opening a window, turning up the air conditioning, or simply getting a...

Compensation Available for Business Losses and Lost Income Resulting from the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire Burn Scar Flooding
SANTA FE, N.M. — Individuals and businesses impacted by the Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Fire (“fire) and new flood events from the burn scar may receive compensation for lost wages and business losses through the FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon...

Civitas Resources, Inc. Investors: Please contact the Portnoy Law Firm to recover your losses. July 1, 2025 Deadline to file Lead Plaintiff Motion
Investors can contact the law firm at no cost to learn more about recovering their losses LOS ANGELES, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Portnoy Law Firm advises Civitas Resources, Inc. ("Civitas Resources" or the "Company") (NYSE: CIVI)...

Pomerantz Law Firm Announces the Filing of a Class Action Against Civitas Resources, Inc. and Certain Officers – CIVI
NEW YORK, June 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Civitas Resources, Inc. (“Civitas” or the “Company”) (NYSE: CIVI) and certain officers. The class action, filed in the United...

FEMA and SBA Top $6 Million for South Fork and Salt Fires and Flooding Recovery
Just 30 days after President Biden declared a major disaster for the state of New Mexico following the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding that began on June 17, more than $6 million in federal assistance has been approved by FEMA and the U.S....

ABQ Insurance Provides Tailored Business Insurance Solutions for Albuquerque, NM, Enterprises
ABQ Insurance’s expert team tailors insurance solutions to your business’s needs, ensuring peace of mind with personalized coverage. ALBUQUERQUE , NEW MEXICO, UNITED STATES, August 5, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- ABQ Insurance, the trusted name in...

Displaced from Your Home Due to Fires, Floods? FEMA May Help with Rent
Renters and homeowners who live in Lincoln, Otero, Rio Arriba and San Juan counties or on the Mescalero Apache Reservation and whose primary residence is uninhabitable or inaccessible, due to the South Fork and Salt Fires and flooding, may be...

Relief Available Through Hermit's Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office Following Recent Flooding
SANTA FE, N.M. – Those impacted by recent flooding in San Miguel County may be eligible for relief through the FEMA Hermit’s Peak/Calf Canyon Claims Office (“Claims Office”). Large-scale wildfires can alter ground conditions and increase the risk...

New Study Documents Growing Dangers of Climate Change and Emerging Opportunities for Building Resilience in Rural Communities Across the US
Oakland, California, Aug. 07, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Pacific Institute, Livelihoods Knowledge Exchange Network (LiKEN), and Rural Community Assistance Partnership Incorporated (RCAP) today released new research outlining how climate change...