Thursday - November 21, 2024
*Pennsylvania Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday November 05, 2024 ( 21 items )  

'Respect the Integrity of the Democratic Process': Pa. A.G. Henry Joins State Attorneys General in Condemning Violence Following the Election
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: As Election Day approaches, Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a bipartisan coalition of Attorneys General from across the nation in issuing a letter through the National Association of Attorneys General to condemn any and all acts of post-election violence, and to reaffirm the importance of a peaceful democratic process leading up to the 2024 general election. Attorn  more

ACLU Pa.: PA Voters Decide Statement in Response to York County Rejection of Challenges to Mail Ballots From Pennsylvanians Abroad
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: YORK, Pa. - This afternoon the York County board of elections voted 3-0 to dismiss challenges to mail ballots submitted by Pennsylvanians living overseas, ensuring the counting of ballots from more than 300 York Countians who reside abroad. York was the first county board to consider these challenges, which were submitted in 14 counties late on Friday, tota  more

ACLU Pa.: Pro-Voter Coalition Responds to Illegal, Unfair Challenges to Overseas Voters in Pennsylvania
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 3, 2024: HARRISBURG, Pa. - In the last few days, counties throughout Pennsylvania have faced an alarming surge of challenges to mail ballot applications from eligible voters living overseas. These overseas voters, known as "federal voters," have every right to participate in elections, and any attempt to challenge their eligibility is a clear violation of their righ  more

BLS - Northeast Region Issues Report Entitled 'Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area - September 2024'
NEW YORK, Nov. 5 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 4, 2024, entitled "Changing Compensation Costs in the New York Metropolitan Area - September 2024": * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 3.0 percent in the New York-Newark, NY-NJ-CT-PA Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ended September 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commis  more

Bureau of Industry & Security Releases Public Communication From Car Connectivity Consortium
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security has released the following public communication dated Oct. 28, 2024, from the Car Connectivity Consortium, Beaverton, Oregon: * * * To: Elizabeth L.D. Cannon Executive Director Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services Bureau of Industry and Security U.S. Department of Commerce 14th Street and Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20230 RE: Comments of Car Connectivity Conso  more

Department of Labor Seeks Reinstatement, Back Wages From Pennsylvania Manufacturer That Allegedly Fired Worker for Raising Safety Concerns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration issued the following news release: * * * Lawsuit claims Red Lion Controls violated federal whistleblower protections * * * YORK, PA - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit (https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OPA/newsreleases/2024/OSHA20242264RedLionComplaint.pdf) against a York manufacturing company alleging the company wrongly terminated an employee who raised safety concerns when dire  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From American Coatings Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the American Coatings Association. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Sarah Au Data Gathering and Analysis Division (7406M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics United States Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601 Re: Approaches to Identifying Potential Candidates for Prioriti  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Earthjustice, 28 Collaborators
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from Earthjustice and 28 collaborators: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Submitted via Regulations.gov to Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601: Comments regarding Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Notice o  more

EPA Releases Public Communication From Moms Clean Air Force
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 22, 2024, from Moms Clean Air Force: * * * To: Michael S. Regan, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 SUBJECT: Comments regarding Proposed High-Priority Substance Designation for Vinyl Chloride under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OPPT-2023-0601-0145 * * * Dear Administrator   more

EPA Releases Public Communication From National Ground Water Association
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Oct. 23, 2024, from the National Ground Water Association, Westerville, Ohio: * * * To: Michal Ilana Freedhoff Assistant Administrator of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Mail Code 7101M 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 Subject: Proposed High-Priority Substance Designations under the Toxic Substa  more

Following Months of Persistence, Rep. Deluzio, Tarentum Borough Successfully Push Norfolk Southern Railroad to Fix Deteriorating Road
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 4, 2024: TARENTUM, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) celebrated the long-awaited road maintenance work by Norfolk Southern Railroad at a railroad crossing in Tarentum Borough. "Folks rely on these crossings to get where they need to go safely, and it shouldn't take an act of Congress to get big railroads to fulfill their responsibilities in our communities," said Rep. Deluzio. "The   more

House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Smith: Factsheet - Tax Hikes Looming for Americans Across Country If Washington Democrats Get Their Way
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release: As Vice President Harris continues to promise tax hikes for American families, workers, farmers, and small businesses, Ways and Means Tax Teams have heard repeatedly across the country that the Trump Tax Cuts cannot be allowed to expire - and now Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) is releasing fact sheets with the key information Americans and their elected officials   more

ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Mornings with Maria to Discuss Failed Economic and Foreign Policies of Biden-Harris Administration
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: NASHVILLE, TN--United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Banking and Foreign Relations Committees, today joined Mornings with Maria on Fox Business to discuss the failed economic and foreign policies of the Biden-Harris Administration and their sharp contrast with the successful policies of the Trump Administration. *Click the photo above or here to watch* Partial Transcript Hage  more

In a Historic First, USTR Travels to All Fifty States
WASHINGTON, Nov. 1 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release: * * * Since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, Ambassador Tai prioritized meeting the American people where they are * * * The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today announced that United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and USTR officials have visited all 50 states since the start of the Biden-Harris Administration, a historic first for the agency.  more

National Climate Advisor Zaidi Issues Remarks on Biden-Harris Administration Work to Rebuild Middle Class, Accelerate American Manufacturing, Innovation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Nov. 1, 2024, by National Climate Advisor Ali Zaidi at Georgetown Law School on the Biden-Harris administration's work to rebuild the middle class and accelerate American manufacturing and innovation: * * * As Prepared for Delivery I am grateful to be back at Georgetown for the conversation and the chance to take stock of where we stand at halftime in what has been dubbed the "decisive decade" for global climate action. I  more

Pa. A.G. Henry Announces $49M Multistate Settlement With 2 Prescription Drug Manufacturers Over Price Inflation and Manipulation
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: * * * If you bought certain generic prescription drugs between 2010 and 2016, you could be eligible for a refund. * * * Attorney General Michelle Henry joined a coalition of 50 states and territories in announcing cooperation agreements and settlements with Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex -- totaling $49.1 million -- regarding the companies' price inflation and man  more

Pa. A.G. Henry Granted Temporary Restraining Order Involving Pyrex Manufacturing Plant in Charleroi
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry issued the following news on Nov. 4, 2024: Attorney General Michelle Henry announced that a federal district court has granted the Office of Attorney General's motion for a temporary restraining order that will pause the shuttering of the Pyrex glass manufacturing plant in Washington County, pending further order of court. The federal court's ruling prevents owner Anchor Hocking Holdings, and its private equity pa  more

Pa. U.S. Attorney: Pittsburgh Man Pleads Guilty to Possession of Controlled Substances in Prison
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: A resident of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty in federal court on October 30, 2024, to charges of possession of contraband in prison, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. Lafon Ellis, 30, pleaded guilty to two counts before United States District Judge Cathy Bissoon. In connection with the guilty plea, the Court was advised   more

President Biden Issues Remarks at Carpenters Local 445 GOTV Event in Scranton, Pa.
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- President Biden issued the following remarks at the Carpenters Local 445's Get Out the Vote event: * * * THE PRESIDENT: Oh. (Applause.) Thank you, thank you, thank you. (Applause.) It's great to be home. (Applause.) I know all of you folks in this area know when we say "it's good to be home," a lot of us mean it because we have family and our roots are here. And I t- -- my -- I told my granddaughter my deceased son, Beau, who was a decorated Army veteran --  more

Secretary of State Blinken, Deputy Secretary Verma Issue Remarks at Diwali Reception
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks on Nov. 1, 2024, by Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard R. Verma and Secretary Antony J. Blinken at a Diwali reception: * * * DEPUTY SECRETARY VERMA: Okay, wow, quite a crowd. Good afternoon, everybody. AUDIENCE: Good afternoon. DEPUTY SECRETARY VERMA: And Happy Diwali, Happy Diwali to everyone. This is an incredible gathering. We are so delighted to welcome all of you here, from our State Departme  more

VP Harris Issues Remarks at Campaign Event in Scranton, Pa.
SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Vice President Kamala Harris issued the following remarks on Nov. 4, 2024, at a campaign event at Montage Mountain Resort: * * * THE VICE PRESIDENT: Scranton! (Applause.) Hey, everybody! Can we hear it for Glen? (Applause.) Let's hear it for Glen. Hi, Scranton. Good afternoon, everyone. Good afternoon. It is so good to be with everyone. (Applause.) Thank you. Are we ready to do this? AUDIENCE: Yes! THE VICE PRESIDENT: We- -- we're ready to get out the vot  more