FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 24 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve's critical role in restoring Army's Caisson Detachment ALDIE, Va. - From charging into battle, to transporting supplies and personnel, horses have played a key role in the Army's history. As members of the nation's historic 3rd Infantry Regiment, the horses of the Old Guard have carried on what is one of the Army's most iconic traditions - paying tribute to past presidents and  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks at a meeting to consider three bills: * * * Chairwoman Foxx Opening Remarks on H.R. 1048, H.J. Res. 24, and H.J. Res. 75 As prepared for delivery: Good afternoon. The Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to consider H.R. 1048, H.J. Res. 24, a  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 24 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Changes to 18 Marine Fisheries Rules became effective today Changes to 18 Marine Fisheries Commission rules became effective today. Among the changes, five of the rules pertain to data collection and harassment prevention for the conservation of marine and estuarine resources, and one rule makes the administration of shellfish leases more efficient. Changes to t  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Hold the Department of Energy Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 359, the Cost-Share Accountability Act of 2025, which increases transparency within the Department of Energy by requiring detailed reporting on when and why the agency waives cost-sharing requirements for federal energy proj  more

WASHINGTON, March 24 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards, Crockett introduce bill to incentivize investment in WNC communities with environmental challenges U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) today re-introduced the Economic Opportunity for Distressed Communities Act to designate all Superfund and brownfield areas as Opportunity Zones to encourage the clean-up, redevelopment, and revitalization of hazardous waste sites. Congresswoman J  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the reopening of the public comment period for its proposed amendments to the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) for stationary combustion turbines and stationary gas turbines. The proposed rule, originally published on December 13, 2024, seeks to tighten emissions limits for nitrogen oxides (NOx) from new, modified, and reconstructed stationary turbines under the Clean Air Act. The agency receive  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 25 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on March 24, 2025: * * * Jeff Poley Named Interim Division Head Will Oversee State and Local Government Finance Division State Treasurer Brad Briner announced today that Jeff Poley will be the interim State and Local Government Finance Division director (SLGFD). This comes after current Deputy Treasurer Debbie Tomasko announced her departure earlier this month. Poley is currently respons  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, March 24 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * New electronic work order system improves efficiency Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) leads the way with an enterprise-wide electronic work order (EWO) initiative set to streamline the aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul documentation and inspection processes across Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC). After seven months of development, FRCE became the first Flee  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 24 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland (16th Air Force) issued the following news: * * * Operators wanted: SORB navigating the recruiting challenges facing the Army FORT BRAGG, North Carolina - The Army is working to overcome recruitment and retention issues at a time when the nation is facing new geopolitical challenges.  Those recruitment issues are many and come with consequences, including how the Army's special operations  more