Maryland Forest Service now accepting applications for Community Forestry Catalyst Fund

BALTIMORE, MD—The Maryland Forest Service is offering a new grant program to distribute $4.8 million in federal Inflation Reduction Act funds towards urban and community forestry projects during the next four years. The Community Forestry Catalyst Fund expands resources for Maryland’s ambitious commitment to enhance its forest cover and tree canopy through the state’s 5 Million Trees for Maryland initiative […]

USPS to deploy over 66,000 electric vehicles by 2028, making one of the largest EV fleets in U.S.

WASHINGTON—The United States Postal Service this week announced that it expects to acquire at least 66,000 battery-powered electric delivery vehicles as part of its 106,000 vehicle acquisition plan for deliveries between now and 2028. The vehicles purchased as part of this anticipated plan will begin to replace the Postal Service’s aging delivery fleet of over 220,000 vehicles. The Postal Service […]

Governor Hogan sends letter to Joe Biden asking for action to address Inflation Reduction Act provisions that hurt consumers

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan on Tuesday wrote a letter to Joe Biden calling for federal action to address protectionist provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act that impose trade barriers, drive up prices, and threaten access to affordable electric vehicles. “I appreciate and share your priority to bring greater manufacturing capability and supply chain stability to the United States’ domestic market,” […]