Social services
Congressional leaders and advocacy groups are pressing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to work directly with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Department of Health and Human Services to inform millions of Americans who are newly eligible for the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) or Medicaid of their
Social services
In the face of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, a bipartisan group of 140 lawmakers in the House and Senate has joined together to urge the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to work directly with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Social services
Congressman David Scott (GA-13) has joined 77 of his colleagues in a letter to Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Alex Azar and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Seema Verma, urging them to collect and publicly report facility-level data on the number of long-term care
Youth
Eddie Obregon has been a beacon of community service in Grand Forks for over two decades, fostering youth through boxing and opening his home to foster children. His dedication to the sport and the community has earned him the coveted title of Hometown Hero, a distinction that recognizes individuals who
Youth
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale is urging community members to consider making a charitable donation before the end of 2015, with donations used to fund programs such as food drives, dental screenings, and holiday shopping for those in need. With December 31st being the deadline for charitable
Youth
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Ad Council have announced a new national public service campaign to prevent underage drinking and driving. The campaign, titled "The Ultimate Party Foul," aims to raise awareness among teenagers that drinking and driving is a serious mistake with deadly
Youth
Vencer Youth Services has opened a new outpatient treatment facility in a Las Vegas community near Summerlin, offering evidence-based addiction treatment for teens aged 13-18. The facility's mission is to guide young people through recovery while providing the best adolescent treatment in Southern Nevada. Led by Clinical Director
Social services
The Public Service Commission of Wisconsin (PSC) has issued a document soliciting public comments on Northern States Power Company-Wisconsin's application to adjust its electric and natural gas rates. The comment period, which opened on June 1, 2015, and closed on October 29, 2015, allowed consumers to submit written
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Residents of Wisconsin have been vocal about their opposition to rate hikes by utilities, with many citing concerns about affordability and fairness. A recent public comment filed with the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin highlights the growing discontent among citizens, particularly with Xcel Energy. The commenter, Terry Valentine, expresses frustration
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The New York State Public Service Commission's Records Access Officer, Donna Giliberto, Esq., has received a request from the National Fuel Gas Distribution Corporation for trade secret protection for its Quarterly Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2015. The report contains sensitive information regarding the company'
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The New York State Department of Public Service has issued a document outlining proposed changes to Consolidated Edison Company of New York, Inc.'s (Con Edison) utility energy efficiency programs. The proposed changes aim to implement new schedules for electricity and gas services, as per the Public Service Commission&
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New York State Public Service Commission has received a request from Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation d/b/a National Grid to reallocate Evaluation, Measurement & Verification (EM&V) funds from the Energy Initiative Commercial and Industrial Electric Energy Efficiency Program to the Residential Electric Building Practices and Demonstration Program
