WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey applauds new rule to screen the U.S. investments in national security sectors in countries like China As lead sponsor of Outbound Investment Transparency Act, Casey has been fighting to combat China's economic aggression Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) applauded the Biden Administration's final rule to screen critical U.S. investments in countries of concern, including China. As a lead   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * EPA's Clean Ports Program to fund 55 zero-emission port equipment, infrastructure, and planning projects across the nation to tackle climate change, reduce air pollution, promote good jobs, and advance environmental justice * * * Today, October 29, as part of President Biden and Vice President Harris' Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announ  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Federal funding will support research to improve railroads' safety, efficiency, reliability Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey announced that Penn State University is receiving $6,877,761 in new, competitive grant funding to research and develop technologies that improve railroads in rural areas. This federal funding comes from the Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grant p  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Funding will support Wabtec Corporation, which will remanufacture trains to run on hydrogen fuel Grant made possible thanks to Casey-backed infrastructure law Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) announced $48,412,512 to help Wabtec Corporation develop hydrogen-powered trains in Erie. Hydrogen fuel is a low-emission fuel that increases train efficiency and ultimately reduces fuel costs. The fundin  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Casey, Cartwright have long pushed to restore passenger rail service to region Direct rail service between Scranton and New York could generate as much as $84 million in economic activity every year, according to Amtrak study Funding to begin railway construction made possible by Casey and Cartwright-backed infrastructure law Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartw  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: New investment will support the Philadelphia Regional Port Authority's efforts to transition to more energy efficient equipment and operations Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2), and Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced that Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) is receiving a total of $79,  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Robert Casey Jr., D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Funding includes more than $3.6 million to improve 26 miles of rail tracks on the East Penn Railroad and more than $7.7 million to secure rail track in Chester Funding comes from Casey, Scanlon, and Houlahan-backed infrastructure law Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA-5) announced $11,393,644 in federal funding to make Southeastern Pennsylvania's ra  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a notice and receipt of application, published in the Federal Register on Oct. 28, 2024: Endangered Species; File No. 28294 SUMMARY: Notice is hereby given that Matthew Fisher (Normandeau Associates Inc., 2233 Spring Street, West Lawn, PA 19609), has applied in due form for a permit to take Atlantic ( Acipenser oxyrinchus) and shortnose ( A. brevirostrum) sturgeon for purposes of   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Phoenix Rigging & Erecting, Maxim Crane Works exposing workers to falls * * * FORT LAUDERDALE, FL - A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found two contractors could have prevented a crane collapse at a Fort Lauderdale residential construction site in April 2024, which caused a 27-year-old rigger to suffer fatal injuries after falling approximately 30   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Privacy and Data Protection Task Force Will Lead Agency's Coordination with CPPA on Consumer Privacy and Data Protection * * * The FCC's Privacy and Data Protection Task Force today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding with the California Privacy Protection Agency. Unlike state Attorneys General offices, which are responsible for enforcing all state laws and regulatio  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-504) on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received Verizon Pennsylvania LLC (Verizon), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communicat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 24-509) on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Re: Network Change Certification Received Verizon Pennsylvania LLC (Verizon), an incumbent local exchange carrier (LEC), has filed certification that public notice of network change(s) has been provided through its publicly accessible Internet site, as required by section 51.329(a)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communicat  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has released the following public communication dated Oct. 21, 2024, from the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, New England Fishery Management Council and South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Seth Theuerkauf Bureau of Ocean Energy Management Office of Renewable Energy Programs 45600 Woodland Road Sterling, Virginia 20166 * * * Dear Dr. Theuerkauf, Pleas  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Smithsonian American Art Museum issued the following news release: * * * Exhibition Includes Three Trailblazing Japanese American Women Artists * * * "Pictures of Belonging: Miki Hayakawa, Hisako Hibi and Mine Okubo" is an unprecedented exploration of three trailblazing Japanese American artists of the mid-20th century who, until now, have been excluded from the story of modernism in the United States. The exhibition asserts their place in American art and reveals   more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory issued the following news: A growing roster of technology companies from around the globe are partnering with NETL to unleash direct air capture (DAC) as a powerful tool in the fight to mitigate the climate crisis. "As the need to address carbon emissions becomes ever more urgent, more and more companies are partnering with the NETL Direct Air Capture Center to accelerate the development   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSres) -- The White House Office of Science and Technology Policy issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, the Biden Cancer Moonshot announced a group of 11 early career researchers and research teams awarded funding for their innovative approaches to cancer prevention, treatment, and diagnosis. Accelerating the fight against cancer is a core component of the President's Unity Agenda, a set of priorities that Americans from every walk of life can support   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Action also seeks a preliminary injunction to preserve current service lines, and the appointment of a receiver to manage the system for the immediate future * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry announced the filing of a lawsuit against Prospect Medical Holdings, Inc., regarding years of the company's mismanagement and neglect of Delaware County-based Crozer He  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 47 municipal and police pension plans in Allegheny, Blair, Bradford, Butler, Clarion, Clinton, Crawford, Delaware, Indiana, Lancaster, Lebanon, Luzerne, Mercer, Montgomery, Northampton, Northumberland, Pike, Schuylkill, Snyder, Tioga, Union, Westmoreland and York counties. "Our audits make  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * Spanning nearly 430 acres within Erie Bluffs State Park, these woodlands feature significant older growth trees along the scenic Lake Erie shoreline. * * * Lake City, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) State Parks Director John Hallas celebrated the induction of Erie Bluffs State Park in Erie Cou  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: Wilkes-Barre, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public meeting to answer questions from the public regarding operations at five Schuylkill County facilities that have been the subject of public interest over the past several months. The meeting will take place on Thursday, November 14, 2024, from 6:00 to 9:0  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will host a public meeting to answer questions from the public with concerns regarding the Blythe Recycling and Demolition Site (BRADS) in Blythe Township, Schuylkill County. The meeting will take place from 6:00 to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Saint Clair Elementary/Middle Schoo  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * More than 3 million older adults currently reside in Pennsylvania * * * AVOCA, Oct. 29 - The House Majority Policy Committee convened a hearing Tuesday morning to discuss ways the state can boost support for its senior population, hosted by Reps. Jim Haddock (D-Lackawanna, Luzerne) and Eddie Day Pashinski (D-Luzerne). "In just my first term as a state representative, I fought hard   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats issued the following news release: * * * Policy Committee details options for putting more money in your pocket * * * WILKES-BARRE, Oct. 28 - Pennsylvania needs more affordable child care and aging adult care, experts told the House Majority Policy Committee. People should not have to decide between leaving their job or caring for a loved one, because they lack paid family leave or affordable options. Experts detailed the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler, R-Lancaster, issued the following statement on Oct. 29, 2024: * * * Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) made the following statement on the news that York County is investigating potential voter registration fraud (https://us5.myiphide.com/index.php?q=nKnWotSgk2fc26xk0tOWw5yWZqLJq6tmx6DQYZ_J29djodGVwtKTsdTWoGPJ02DFn9GindenoafSltWlXs3S2pmo1pvIx9ih08tiptXXpsuS0JphyqaZrcimz5ef2JHJoJ  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: United States Attorney Jacqueline C. Romero announced that Gabriel Rivera-Otero, aka "Carlos Vasquez," aka "Gustavo," 42, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Angel Reyes-Valdez, aka "Abel Anton Alberto Nunez," 47, a citizen of the Dominican Republic, were sentenced today by Senior United States District Judge Harvey Bartle III to 293   more

JOHNSTOWN, Pennsylvania, Oct. 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: A resident of Brooklyn, New York, and a resident of Queens, New York, have pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of narcotics trafficking related to a six-month Title III wiretap investigation into drug trafficking in and around Blair, Cambria, Centre, and Clearfield counties, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today.  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Oct. 28, 2024: * * * The Elevate initiative encourages Pennsylvania's outdoor recreation businesses to provide feedback that will shape the Commonwealth's future outdoor economy, as the outdoor industry supports over 164,000 Pennsylvania jobs and brings $17 billion in economic impact annually. * * * Easton, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Director of Outdoor Recreation  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Oct. 29 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Plans Hybrid In-Person, Livestreamed and Virtual Meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 13 * * * HARRISBURG - A total of 167 disciplinary actions, including 42 education requirements, and $122,625 in administrative penalties, have been taken against 123 underground facility owners, excavators and project owners in the latest enforcement actions by the Public Utility Commission's (PUC'  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 28, 2024: DORMONT, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) announced a $500,000 federal investment to improve public transit service in Dormont. The federal funds will update Dormont Junction to modernize the nearly 30-year-old station and advance transit-oriented development initiatives to make Dormont a more accessible, safe, and walkable community. "Public transit brings our communitie  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: CARNEGIE, PA - This week, Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined as an original co-sponsor of the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act reintroduced by Ro Khanna (CA-17), Katie Porter (CA-47), and Mark Takano (CA-39). This bill would end large institutional investors' ability to use taxpayer dollars to subsidize the acquisition of single-family residential homes. Since the 2008 housing crash and subse  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Fawn Grove, PA - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) has been named a recipient of the Friend of the Farm Bureau Award for the 118th Congress, given to Members of Congress who support legislation benefiting agriculture, farmers, and producers. Rep. Smucker received the award during a visit to Maple Heights Farm in Fawn Grove, a third-generation grain farm operated by Julie Schrum, a member of the Pennsylvania   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today joined Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and Representatives Brendan Boyle (PA-02) and Dwight Evans (PA-03) in announcing that Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) is receiving a total of $79,650,965 in federal funding to plan and implement projects that will transition the port's operations to zero-emissions  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announce jointly-introducing the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act (H.R. 10055). This legislation will amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay taxes on settlement income when they prevail legally against their abuser. The Membe  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) announced $8,958,919 in federal funding to begin construction to bring back Amtrak passenger rail service between Scranton, PA and New York, NY. The award will kick off long needed railway rehabilitation and track improvements to begin the process to restore service between the communities via the L  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Committee released the following testimony by Michele Bratcher Goodwin, a professor of constitutional law and global health policy at Georgetown University, from a Sept. 24, 2024, hearing entitled "Chaos and Control: How Trump Criminalized Women's Health Care": * * * Committee Chairman Wyden, Committee Ranking Member Crapo, and distinguished members of the Senate Finance Committee, thank you for inviting me to participate in today's hearing on "Chaos a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth released the following testimony by Joe Bishop-Henchman, executive vice president of the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Providing Small Business Relief from Remote Sales Tax Collection": * * * Senator Hassan, Senator Grassley, and members of the Subcommittee, My name is Joe Bishop-Henchman, and I am Executive Vice President of the National Taxpayer  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- The Senate Finance Subcommittee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Growth released the following testimony by Diane L. Yetter, president and founder of the Sales Tax Institute, from a Sept. 25, 2024, hearing entitled "Providing Small Business Relief from Remote Sales Tax Collection": * * * Thank you, Chair Hassan, Senator Grassley, and Senator Wyden for the opportunity to join you today. I am Diane Yetter, the president and founder of The Sales Tax Institute and Yette  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 -- Rep. Dwight Evans, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Oct. 29, 2024: Today, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-PA-5), Brendan Boyle (D-PA-2), and Dwight Evans (D-PA-3) announced that Philadelphia Regional Port Authority (PhilaPort) is receiving a total of $79,650,965 in federal funding to plan and implement projects that will transition the port's operations to zero-emissions equipment. T  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: Harrisburg, Penn If you haven't applied for federal disaster assistance from FEMA, time is running out. The deadline for applications is November 12. If you live in Lycoming, Potter, Tioga or Union County and suffered loss of personal property or damage to your home due to Tropical Storm Debby on Aug. 9 -10, 2024, you should apply as soon as possible. There   more

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, Oct. 30 -- The Commander of the Hawaii Navy Region issued the following news: From Kyler Hood, Navy Region Hawaii Public Affairs JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii - In August, more than 4,000 active duty and reserve Sailors were selected for advancement to the rank of chief petty officer (CPO). For 131 years, this special role has granted responsibilities and privileges that no other armed force in the world grants to enlisted personnel. Chiefs provide guidance to Sa  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Po  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Pr  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representative Bobby Scott (D-VA-03) announced $380,000,000 in federal funding for the Port of Virginia to accelerate its plan to become carbon-neutral by 2040. Warner, Kaine, and Scott advocated for this funding and sent a letter of support for this grant. The funding was awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports Pro  more