WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement urging the U.S. Senate to advance bipartisan legislation included in the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2024 that could authorize direct flights from San Antonio to Ronald Reagan International Airport (DCA), the closest airport to Washington D.C. The legislation is supported by a bipartisan and bicameral coali  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Federal Housing Finance Agency issued the following news release on April 29, 2024: The Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) today announced the creation of a new Division of Public Interest Examination (DPIE), which will be responsible for supervisory oversight of the Agency's regulated entities in the areas of affordable housing, community development, diversity and inclusion, consumer protection, and fair lending. FHFA serves as regulator and conservator of Fanni  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- Gov. Kevin Stitt, R-Oklahoma, issued the following news on April 30, 2024: Today, Governor Stitt named current president and CEO of Jenks Chamber of Commerce, Heather Turner, as executive director of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. "Heather's time at Jenks Chamber of Commerce is marked with impressive vision and growth. Her work advocating on behalf of businesses in Jenks has created an environment where companies can thrive," said Gov. Stitt. "She knows   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, May 1 -- The Oklahoma State Senate issued the following news release: Members of the Oklahoma Legislative Latino Caucus said they were disappointed and deeply concerned after hearing that the governor had signed House Bill 4156 into law. Sen. Michael Brooks is chair of the caucus. "Over the past two weeks, many Oklahomans have felt anxious about HB 4156," said Brooks, D-Oklahoma City. "Our caucus has done our best to quell fear and address questions at various town hal  more