WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48196) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "Hydrogen Production - Overview and Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Producing Hydrogen from Water All commercial hydrogen production technologies use water, and some use water as a hydrogen feedstock. Several different production pathways can split water (H2O) into hydrogen and oxygen. These pathways may use different energy sources,   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43792) on Oct. 3, 2024, entitled "State Minimum Wages: An Overview" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and research librarian Ellen M. Lechman. Here are excerpts: * * * Summary The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), enacted in 1938, is the federal law that establishes the general minimum wage that must be paid to all covered, nonexempt workers employed in a state or territory of the U  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today signed a legislative package in appreciation of Veterans Day to honor the service and sacrifice of New York's veterans. The legislation enacted today includes the renaming of bridges and highways across the state in honor of fallen heroes as well as measures enhancing access to veterans benefits, reflecting New York's unwavering commitment to honoring and s  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Each year on Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor those who have defended our freedom. Year after year, decade after decade, our nation's veterans have been there for us during our time of need. On Veterans Day, we recommit ourselves to being there for them throughout their li  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 11, 2024: * * * Brooklyn, NY - Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Each year on Veterans Day, our nation comes together to honor those who have defended our freedom. Year after year, decade after decade, our nation's veterans have been there for us during our time of need. On Veterans Day, we recommit ourselves to being there fo  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 12 -- The New York State Metropolitan Transportation Authority issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) Metro-North Railroad today honored employees who have served in the United States Armed Forces, for their dedicated service and sacrifice as both veterans and public transportation professionals serving the New York metropolitan region. The MTA has employed veterans of every war since the Korean War. Metro-North President   more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the opening of new rounds of grant funding for several important programs assisting veterans and their families throughout New York State. These programs provide funds for capital improvements in the facilities of veterans service organizations, cash assistance for eligible veterans facing housing emergencies, and funding for law school programs f  more

ALBANY, New York, Nov. 12 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release on Nov. 11, 2024: Governor Kathy Hochul today announced new resources and initiatives available throughout the month of November to honor and recognize the service of New York State's veterans and their families. These efforts highlight important partnerships and exemplify the State's unwavering commitment to those who have served our State and Nation. The Governor also issued a proclamation declaring   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: Finger Lakes Saw Record Harmful Algal Blooms At The End Of Summer & Into Fall, More Than Anywhere Else In NYS Potentially Threatening Drinking Water, Environment, And Region's Robust Tourism Economy Schumer Says Fed Resources Are Key To Making Sure We Can Mitigate HABs And Will Launch His Push To Surge Funding To Fed Program That Helps Local Farmers Get Paid To Help Prevent T  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release: The NYSW Main Line Connecting Cortland & Onondaga Counties Is A Vital Corridor For Freight Rail Needed For Central NY Industry & Manufacturing And Is Expected To Become Even More Critical With Major Projects Like Micron On The Horizon But Early 1900s Infrastructure Has Limited Load Sizes And Sustainability Of Line Schumer Recently Secured Millions In New Fed $$ For The Final   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for an executive business meeting at 10 a.m. on Nov. 14, 2024, at G50 Dirksen Senate Office Building: AGENDA I. Nominees * Ryan Young Park, to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fourth Circuit * Anthony J. Brindisi, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York * Elizabeth C. Coombe, to be United States District Judge for the Northern District of New York * Sarah Morgan Dav  more