ATLANTA, Georgia, March 22 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on March 20, 2025, entitled "Fatal Work Injuries in North Carolina - 2023": * * * Fatal work injuries totaled 177 in 2023 for North Carolina, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the number of work-related fatalities in North Carolina was down from the previous year. (  more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Celebrating 15 Years of Surveying Protected Species in the Northwest Atlantic NOAA scientists, a student, and a teacher participating in the NOAA Teacher At Sea Program kicked off a series of surveys supporting the Atlantic Marine Assessment Program for Protected Species. "I feel really lucky to have been involved with this program for the last 15 years. This fantastic time series has  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Code Red Air Quality Expected through Saturday from Polk County Wildfires Smoke from wildfires in Polk County is producing unhealthy air quality at the Code Red and Code Orange levels, and residents are urged to take precautions. The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is issuing a Code Red air quality action day alert for   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * Congressman Harris opens new office in Scotland County LAURINBURG, NC -- On Thursday, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-8) opened a new district office to serve his constituents in Scotland County and the surrounding areas. This Laurinburg district office will cover the eastern portion of North Carolina's Eighth Congressional District and expand Congressman Harris' capacity to aid  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces the Bipartisan Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Tim Moore (NC-14) introduced the Improving Law Enforcement Officer Safety and Wellness Through Data Act to strengthen protections for law enforcement officers by enhancing data collection on anti-police attacks and assessi  more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Trump Dismantling the Dept. of Ed Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on President Trump's plan to sign an Executive Order to dismantle the Department of Education today: "Today, Donald Trump will slash essential support for students, educators, parents, and schools in every single community in our country. "Schools here in W  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * Foxx Announces Vietnam Veteran Pinning Ceremony MAYODAN, NORTH CAROLINA - In partnership with the United States of America Vietnam War Commemoration, Congresswoman Virginia Foxx invites all Vietnam-era veterans residing in North Carolina's 5th Congressional District to be honored in a Vietnam War Commemoration Pinning Ceremony and receive a Vietnam Veteran Lapel Pin. The ce  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * North Carolina's January County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 99 counties in January 2025 and remained unchanged in one. Hyde County had the highest unemployment rate at 8.3 percent while Camden County had the lowest at 3.0 percent. All fifteen of the state's metro areas experienced rate inc  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ provides progress update on Flood Resiliency Blueprint, Spring 2025 Update The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) Flood Resiliency Blueprint (Blueprint) within the Division of Mitigation Services (DMS) released the report, More Resilient by Design: North Carolina's Flood Resiliency Blueprint. This report highlights key achievements   more

WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Richard Hudson, Troy Carter Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Wireless Networks, Bolster U.S. Competition With China WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (R-NC), who serves as the Chairman of the Communications and Technology Subcommittee on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and U.S. Representative Troy Carter, Sr. (D-LA) introduced the Open RAN Outreach   more

WASHINGTON, March 21 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Tenney Introduce Bill to Make Pet Insurance More Affordable Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Claudia Tenney (NY-24) reintroduced their bipartisan People and Animals Well-being (PAW) Act to increase access to pet insurance. The bill would make veterinary care expenses eligible under tax-advantaged health care spending accounts, specifically Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexib  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on March 21, 2025: * * * Statement from Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler on $311 million in ag disaster assistance for 2024 crop losses "I want to thank the members of the legislature for approving the start of an ag disaster assistance program to help farmers statewide recover from the disastrous 2024 farm season in North Carolina. And, I thank the g  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. David Rouzer, R-North Carolina, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on DOT Trucking Policies and Programs Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to review United States Department of Transportation policies and programs affecting the trucking industry as Congress   more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- Rep. Scott Perry, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee to Hold Hearing on Reforming FEMA Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Chairman Scott Perry (R-PA) announced that the Subcommittee will hold a hearing to examine the current state of emergency management,  more

WASHINGTON, March 22 -- The White House issued the following news on March 21, 2025: * * * Trump Effect: Johnson & Johnson's $55 Billion Investment in American Manufacturing Today, Johnson & Johnson announced a new $55 billion investment in the United States over the next four years in manufacturing, research and development, and technology -- the latest massive victory in President Donald J. Trump's unrelenting pursuit of American manufacturing dominance. The company said it represents a "2  more