WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Ernst Delivers Opening Remarks at Kelly Loeffler Nomination Hearing WASHINGTON - Today, at the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship hearing on the nomination of former Senator Kelly Loeffler to serve as the Small Business Administration (SBA) administrator, Chair Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) highlighted how Loeffler's track record as a successful business leader provides the exact experien  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Rep. Daniel Goldman, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Dan Goldman Urges Trump Administration to Expand IRS Direct File Program Direct File Issued More Than $90 Million In Tax Refunds In 2024 Read the Letter Here (link is external) Washington, DC - Congressman Dan Goldman (NY-10) joined Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Senator Chris Coons (D-DE), Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-28), Congressman Steny Hoyer (MD-05), and over 130 of his House  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Jan. 30, 2025 AIR FORCE BAE Systems Technology Solutions & Services, Rockville, Maryland, has been awarded an increased ceiling modification (P00790) of $1,192,897,112 to a previously awarded contract (FA8214-13-C-0001) for sustaining engineering services. The modification brings the total cumulative face value of the contract to $3,134,640,338 from $1,941,743,226. Work will be performed at   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 (TNSFR) -- The Drug Enforcement Administration has announced that Catalent Greenville, Inc. has applied for registration as an importer of a Schedule I controlled substance. The company, based in Greenville, North Carolina, seeks authorization to import 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) for research, clinical trial studies, and analytical purposes. According to the application, no other activities related to this substance will be permitted under the requested regist  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has announced plans to prepare an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Southeast Supply Enhancement Project, a proposed expansion of Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company's (Transco) existing system. The project aims to provide an additional 1,596,900 dekatherms per day of natural gas transportation capacity across the southeastern United States. Transco has applied for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Nece  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 31 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: * * * Final Judgment Ordered in Robeson Nuisance Case ROBESON COUNTY, N.C After prolonged and continuous criminal violations, homicides, and community complaints, Robeson County Sheriff Burnis Wilkins solicited support from the Alcohol Law Enforcement Division to assist with a civil nuisance abatement action regarding the property located at 1092 Mount Zion Church Road, Red S  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: DORAL, FL - While attending the 2025 GOP Issues Conference in Florida, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) spoke with David Webb on Sirius XM's Patriot to discuss President Trump's leadership in addressing disaster recovery in Western North Carolina, deflecting national security threats and taking on the cartels. " Treating [cartels] like the terrorists they are is the right approach. Mexico has obviously f  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has taken legal action against Cortland Management, LLC, over allegations that it colluded with RealPage, Inc. and other landlords to manipulate rental prices, violating antitrust laws. The government filed a complaint in the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, asserting that Cortland's agreements with RealPage facilitated the exchange of sensitive pricing data, reducing competition and driving up  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: * * * NC students score at or above average on national assessment, but pandemic gaps persist Data released today by the U.S. Department of Education shows that North Carolina students are ahead of the nation in eighth grade math and tracking with their peers in other tested subjects. BETHESDA, MD Data released today by the U.S. Department of Education   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission to meet Feb. 6 The North Carolina Sedimentation Control Commission will meet in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh at 10 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2025. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. An agenda and supporting documents are posted prior to t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 31 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: Congressman Don Davis(NC-01) announced House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has appointed him to serve a second term on the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors. "As a veteran and a graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, I am grateful to continue serving on the Board of Visitors," said Congressman Don Davis. "I look forward to more engagement with cadets as they prepare to become future leaders an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 30 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Introduces Kash Patel at Nomination Hearing to be Director of the FBI WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis, a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, introduced Kash Patel at his nomination hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee to be the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Watch the introduction here. Read Senator Tillis' statement below: Chair  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Administration issued the following news release: * * * U.S. and NC Flags to Remain at Half-Staff in Honor of NC Rep. Joe John Sunrise to Sunset January 30, 2025 Representing Wake County's District 40, John served in the state legislature for nearly 10 years and prior to that spent 25 years as a state judge serving in various capacities. Raleigh Governor Josh Stein ordered all U.S. and NC flags on state facilities to rema  more