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WVDEP extending public comment period for statewide water quality report

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection · August 11, 2025

Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is extending the public comment period on the Draft 2024 West Virginia Integrated Water Quality Monitoring and Assessment Report to allow additional...

Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust Expands Presence in Kentucky With Acquisition of 504-lot Manufactured Housing Community

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 14, 2025

Not for distribution to U.S. newswire services or dissemination in the United States. TORONTO, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Flagship Communities Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: MHC.U) (TSX:MHC.UN) (“Flagship” or the “REIT”) today announced...

Attorney General Jackley Joins Bipartisan Call for Instagram To Strengthen Privacy Protections

South Dakota Attorney General's Office · August 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2025 Contact: Tony Mangan, Communications Director, 605-773-6878 PIERRE, S.D. – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 Attorneys General in urging Instagram to...

Attorney General Jeff Jackson Warns Instagram Against Compromising User Privacy and Security

North Carolina Attorney General · August 14, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Thursday, August 14, 2025 Email: nahmed@ncdoj.gov Phone: 919-538-2809 RALEIGH – Attorney General Jeff Jackson joined a coalition of 37 bipartisan attorneys general warning Instagram to make immediate changes to its new...

Hope Utilities to Construct Natural Gas Pipeline in Ohio to Power Data Center Project

GlobeNewswire, Inc. · August 14, 2025

Morgantown, WV, Aug. 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hope Utilities announced an agreement to construct a natural gas pipeline to supply a fuel cell project being developed by American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) to power a data center in central...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition Demanding Instagram Respect Privacy and Safety of Users

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General · August 14, 2025

DES MOINES—Today, Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 states demanding Instagram respect the safety and privacy of Instagram users and add controls to its new location sharing feature. The attorneys general expressed...

Attorney General Ford Calls on Instagram to Strengthen Location Privacy Protections

Nevada Attorney General · August 13, 2025

Carson City, NV — Today, Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced he is urging Instagram to make immediate changes to its newly implemented location-sharing feature. AG Ford has joined a bipartisan coalition of 37 attorneys general in...

Secretary of State Kris Warner Reports 1,229 New WV Business Registrations for July of 2025

West Virginia Secretary of the State · August 13, 2025

Charleston, W.Va. –The WV Secretary of State's Office registered 1,229 new businesses statewide during the month of July according to Secretary of State Kris Warner. Counties that led the state in total businesses registered in July include...

SleepScript MD Offers Nationwide Telemedicine Program for Prescription Sleep Medication Access

EIN Presswire · August 13, 2025

Physician-led telehealth sleep clinic provides fast care using safe, non-addictive medications across 40+ states. SHELBYVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, August 13, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sleep disorders affect millions of working professionals...

Carr Fights to Restore Records and Titles of Female Athletes Forced to Compete Against Men

Georgia Office of Attorney General · August 13, 2025

ATLANTA, GA – Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) to restore to female athletes all records, titles, and recognitions that were wrongfully awarded to biological males competing in...

Attorney General Brenna Bird Joins Coalition to Help Restore America’s Energy Independence and Lower Energy Prices

State of Iowa Office of the Attorney General · August 12, 2025

DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird joined a coalition of 28 attorneys general asking the Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate the harmful Biden-Harris greenhouse-gas emissions standards for power plants. The Biden-era rule...

WVDEP's Roadsides in Bloom Calendar Submission Deadline Approaching

West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection · August 7, 2025

Page Content CHARLESTON, W.Va. – The West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection (WVDEP) is seeking submissions for the 23rd Annual “Roadsides in Bloom” calendar contest. Sponsored by the WVDEP's Adopt-A-Highway program, this free...

OpEd: Celebrating Those Who Help Keep Our Elections Safe, Secure, and Fair on National Poll Worker Recruitment Day

West Virginia Secretary of the State · August 4, 2025

West Virginia is a place where people know their neighbors, and that’s exactly what makes local elections work. When voters walk into a polling place and see a familiar face, a teacher, a pastor, a coach, a neighbor, a parent, it builds trust in...

August 12, 2025 - Virginia Helps to Secure Relief for Veteran Denied Full G.I. Bill Benefits

Attorney General of Virginia · August 12, 2025

Commonwealth of Virginia Office of the Attorney General Jason S. Miyares Attorney General 202 North 9th Street Richmond, Virginia 23219 804-786-2071 FAX 804-786-1991 Virginia Relay Service 800-828-1120 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, August 12,...

Carl Parsons is Proud to Present his book 'Locust Hill'

EIN Presswire · August 12, 2025

A Heartfelt Tribute to Farm Life, Love, and the Power of Community KODAK, TN, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Author Carl Parsons is proud to announce the release of his latest novel, Locust Hill: A Romantic Family Saga,...

The Wellington Group, LLC Officially Launches AppealNavigator™ — The AI-Powered Tool Built for Today’s Denials Crisis

EIN Presswire · August 12, 2025

AI-powered platform streamlines clinical appeals, reduces administrative burden, and helps hospitals overturn denials faster. INDEPENDENCE, OH, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Wellington Group is proud to officially...

U.S. Center for Diplomacy Finalizes Landmark Rare Earth Minerals MOU with the Republic of Chad

EIN Presswire · August 12, 2025

USCD President, Rollan Roberts, led the delegation for the historic mineral, energy, and peacebuilding agreement that brings lasting peace through prosperity. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, August 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The U.S. Center...

Ohio and Marion County applicants for disaster assistance should expect a call from FEMA

FEMA · August 6, 2025

Charleston, W.Va.— After West Virginians apply for disaster assistance, you may receive a call from FEMA looking for more information about your application or to schedule an inspection. Know that phone calls may come from an unknown number,...

Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Ohio County, W.Va.

FEMA · August 6, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia and Ohio County are opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Triadelphia. The Center will open at Triadelphia Community Center at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 31. The center is located at: Ohio County Disaster...

Disaster Recovery Center To Open in Marion County, W.Va.

FEMA · August 6, 2025

CHARLESTON, W.Va. – West Virginia and Marion County are opening a Disaster Recovery Center (DRC) in Triadelphia. The Center will open at City of Fairmount Public Safety Building at 10 a.m. tomorrow, July 31. The center is located at: Marion County...