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Attorney General Hilgers Joins Amicus Brief Supporting EPA’s Claw Back of Environmental Grants
Nebraska Attorney General
Posted Wednesday, January 21, 2026 LINCOLN— Attorney General Mike Hilgers announced that Nebraska has joined a West Virginia–led amicus brief filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, supporting the...
Where West Virginians can meet with FEMA staff
FEMA
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – FEMA staff is in West Virginia, at community locations selected by local and state officials.
Dennis Stottlemyer named Environmental Advocate
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content Charleston, W.Va. – Dennis Stottlemyer has been officially appointed as Environmental Advocate for the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP). He brings nearly 30 years of experience in environmental remediation...
Frontieras North America Appoints Robert Portz as Vice President, Operations & Engineering to Lead Operations at First FASForm™ Commercial Facility
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
HOUSTON, June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN – Frontieras North America (“Frontieras” or the “Company”), an energy and environmental technology company commercializing its patented FASForm™ Solid Carbon Fractionation process, today announced...
Casella Waste Systems, Inc. Signs Agreement For Acquisition Of West Virginia-Based Mountain State Waste
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
RUTLAND, Vt., July 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling, and resource management services company (the “Company”), today announced that it has signed an agreement for the...
WVDEP to Honor Adopt-A-Highway Volunteers During Annual Appreciation Day Celebration
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection and the West Virginia Department of Transportation will host a daylong celebration for the dedicated volunteers who help keep our state roadways free of...
WVDEP’s Richard Mine Treatment Plant Celebrates Successful Restoration Efforts in Deckers Creek
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection’s (WVDEP) Office of Abandoned Mine Lands and Reclamation (AML) hosted a showcase event Monday at its Richard Mine Treatment Plant to allow valued partners and community...
Governor Moore and Chesapeake Bay Program Executive Council Approve Revised Agreement to Protect Jobs, the Environment, and Coastal Communities
Maryland Department of Natural Resources
December 2, 2025 Members of the the Chesapeake Bay Program’s Executive Council, chaired by Maryland Governor Wes Moore, voted to approve the revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
73-Year-Old Cyclist to Complete 3,300-Mile Coast-to-Coast Ride for No Kid Hungry on June 23
EIN Presswire
73-year-old Mark Strauss completes a 3,300-mile coast-to-coast bike ride June 23, raising $600K+ for No Kid Hungry to help feed 14 million hungry kids.
Study: Extreme Weather Raising Home Insurance Rates By As Much As 60%
EIN Presswire
HOUSTON, TX, UNITED STATES, November 18, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- According to NOAA data, destructive severe weather events are happening more often.
Black Hydrovac Appoints John Capuria as General Manager
EIN Presswire
CHANTILLY, VA, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Black Hydrovac, a premier woman- and minority-owned vacuum excavation company, is pleased to announce the appointment of John Capuria as the company’s new General Manager.
Brenton Point Capital Partners Announces Partnership with Merit Restorations
EIN Presswire
Committed Capital and Operational Expertise to Drive Growth in the Property Restoration Industry NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Brenton Point Capital Partners, a private equity firm focused on partnering with...
Old Dominion University Secures President Hemphill’s Visionary Leadership Through 2032 Following a Five-Year Tenure of Historic Milestones Marked By Transformational Impact and Growing Success
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
NORFOLK, VA., June 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Old Dominion University Board of Visitors today announced a formal contract extension for President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D., securing his steadfast leadership of the institution through 2032....
Climate and Carbon Litigation Trends
The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance
Introduction Litigation involving climate-related claims and initiatives remains a source of exposure for companies across all sectors.
WVDEP awards $45,000 in FY2026 Covered Electronic Devices Recycling Grants
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP), under its Rehabilitation Environmental Action Plan (REAP), has approved nine applicants for Fiscal Year 2026 Covered Electronic Devices (CED) Recycling Grants.
As America Turns 250, Communities Invest in the Next Generation Through Expanded Child Care Access
EIN Presswire
Child Care Biz Help Reports Growth in New Child Care Centers, Church-Based Programs and Community Initiatives Nationwide SAINT PETERSBURG, FL, UNITED STATES, June 17, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As the United States prepares to celebrate its...
WVDEP’s Youth Environmental Conference set for November
West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection
Page Content DAVIS, W.Va. – The registration deadline for the 49th annual Youth Environmental Conference is fast approaching, and scholarships are still available.
Governor Morrisey Announces $3.4M Rural Local Health Challenge Funding Opportunity ...
Office of the Governor - West Virginia
KINGWOOD, W.Va. – Governor Patrick Morrisey today announced a $3.4 million for a statewide local health challenge funding opportunity to advance prevention-focused, community-based health initiatives through West Virginia’s continued participation...
May FY 2026 General Revenue Fund Collections Overview ...
Office of the Governor - West Virginia
CHARLESTON, W.Va. - Collections for West Virginia’s General Revenue Fund (GRF) surpassed $381 million in May, a figure that exceeded the monthly estimate by $44 million, or 13.2%. For the Fiscal Year to Date (FYTD), total GRF collections are...
Alaska Joins Amicus Brief to Defend American Energy and Stop Climate Lawfare
State of Alaska Department of Law
September 16, 2025 (Anchorage, AK) – Alaska Attorney General Stephen Cox announced today that Alaska has joined an amicus brief to stop activists and courts engaged in climate lawfare.
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