PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * ACLU of Pa. Calls for Increased Funding for Pennsylvania's Public Defenders at Capitol Press Conference HARRISBURG - At a state capitol press conference today in Harrisburg, the American Civil Liberties Union of Pennsylvania demanded more funding for indigent defense, saying that the commonwealth is failing its constitutional obligation to provi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * After Reducing Adult Emergency Waiting List for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services by Nearly 20 Percent, Shapiro Administration Hosts Roundtable on Continued Budget Investments, Getting Stuff Done for ID/A Community In the first year of its multi-year growth strategy, the Shapiro Administration reduced the adult emergency waiting list for services by   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Elevates Rhode Island's Blue Economy in First Hearing as Ranking Member WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Environment Gabe Amo (RI-01) delivered remarks in the first Subcommittee on Environment hearing of the year. In the hearing titled To the Depths, and Beyond: Examining Blue Economy Technologies (link is external), Congressman Amo highlighted Rhode Island's succes  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Boyle Statement on CBO Report Projecting 'X-Date' for Debt Ceiling Breach WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to a new Congressional Budget Office (CBO) report projecting that the United States will reach the "X-date  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Warnock Reintroduce Bill Supporting Forest Landowners Following Natural Disasters WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Raphael Warnock (D-GA) reintroduced legislation to help America's landowners recover from the loss of timber after natural disasters. The Disaster Reforestation Act amends and makes improvements to the tax code to allow forest owners to deduct the valu  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Calls for the Resignations of DOD Secretary Hegseth and National Security Advisor Waltz WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following The Atlantic's reporting of Trump Administration officials using a Signal group chat--and inadvertently including The Atlantic's Editor-in-chief Jeffrey Golberg--to discuss sensitive military plans, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Fo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Scanlon Reacts to White House Voter Suppression Order Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) today released the following statement in response to a sweeping executive action signed by President Trump on Tuesday to overhaul elections in the U.S., including requiring documentary proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections a  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 26, 2025 AIR FORCE Aptim Federal Services LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana (FA8903-25-D-0036); Aytekin-Serol Eng. Construction Inc., Mahallesi Seyhan Adana, Turkey (FA8903-25-D-0037); Bristol Communication & Power Systems LLC, Anchorage, Alaska (FA8903-25-D-0038); Catawba Day & Zimmerman LLC, Rock Hill, South Carolina (FA8903-25-D-0039); CMS Corp., Bargersville, Indiana (FA8903-25-D-0040);  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Kevin Cramer, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Cramer, Fetterman, McCormick Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand VA Burial Benefits WASHINGTON, D.C. - In 1985, U.S. Air Force Veteran Dennis "Denny" Krisfalusy and his wife, Lois, tragically died during an earthquake in Mexico City. While neither of their remains were found, Dennis received a memorial headstone at the Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Pennsylvania. Lois was ineligible to h  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Royal Beverages, LLC, based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, has submitted an application to become a bulk manufacturer of marijuana and other Schedule I controlled substances. The application, published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2025, outlines the company's intent to produce marijuana extracts, tetrahydrocannabinols, and psilocybin for research and pharmaceutical deve  more

WASHINGTON, March 25 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Colleagues Take Over the House Floor to Tell Democratic Party Establishment: Time to "Wake the Hell Up," Embrace Economic Patriotism and Populism WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This afternoon, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and several Democratic colleagues from across the ideological spectrum took to the floor of the House of Representatives for a critical take on the state of the Democrat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a final rule granting an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Pseudomonas oryzihabitans strain SYM23945 in or on all food commodities.  Published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2025, this exemption eliminates the need to establish a maximum permissible level for residues of this microbial pesticide when used in accordance with label directions and good agricultural practices  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 14, 2025, from B&C Consortia Management LLC. Here are excerpts: * * * To: Ms. Katherine A. Sleasman Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave., NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Public Comments on Information Collection Request Regarding Toxic Substances Control Act Section 4 Test Orders for the Sta  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from the Clean Air for the Long Haul: * * * To: Administrator Lee Zeldin Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20460 * * * Dear Administrator Zeldin, Re: Clean Air for the Long Haul Comments on Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 - Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stat  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from Clean Air Task Force, Boston, Massachusetts: * * * To: Hon. Lee Zeldin, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency c/o EPA Docket Center Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0419 Mail Code 28221T 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from East Kentucky Power Cooperative Inc., Winchester: * * * To: Lee M. Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20460 Re: Review of New Source Performance Standards for Stationary Combustion Turbines and Stationary Gas Turbines, 89 Fed. Reg. 101306 (Dec. 13, 2024) * * * Dear Administrator   more

WASHINGTON, March 26 (TNSrep) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11140) on March 25, 2025, by economic development policy analyst Julie M. Lawhorn. Here are excerpts: * * * Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities: Overview of Structure and Activities Federal regional commissions and authorities (FRCAs) address perceived regional economic underdevelopment. These organizations accommodate multileveled and multijurisdictional participatio  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Morelle Lead Bipartisan Effort to Expand Early Cancer Detection Resources Bipartisan legislation will fund life-saving breast and cervical cancer screening services for low-income and underinsured patients Washington, D.C.-- Today, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Joe Morelle (NY-25) introduced the bipartisan Screening for Communities to Receive Early and Equitab  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Hawley Presses FBI to Probe Biden-Era Targeting of Christians U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, seeking documents related to the Biden administration's targeting of Christians. Mere months after calling for a new Church Committee to investigate abuses by the Biden Department of Justice (DOJ), Senator Hawley is now asking the new administration to turn over th  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Mike Bost, R-Illinois, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * House Republicans Lead Bills to Transform Disability Benefits Process for Veterans and Survivors Today, Rep. Morgan Luttrell (R-Texas), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, held a legislative hearing on a number of bills, including the following key propo  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated March 14, 2025, from Health&PensionWORKS - A Multiemployer Advocacy Coalition: * * * To: Internal Revenue Service P.O. Box 7604, Ben Franklin Station Washington, D.C. 20044 RE: REG-100669-24 - Public Comments * * * To Whom It May Concern: The public comments herein are being submitted on behalf of Health&PensionWORKS - A Multiemployer Advocacy Coaliti  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * PA Chamber Applauds Senate Finance Committee for Advancing Pro-Growth Tax Bills HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today applauded members of the Senate Finance Committee for advancing two tax reform bills that will enhance the state's business competitiveness and support economic growth. Senate Bill 207 accelerates the  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * Department of Human Services, IUP Announce Collaboration to Train Future Physicians in Clinical Setting at Torrance State Hospital, Helping to Address Urgent Need for Rural Health Care Workers "Training opportunities at a top-notch facility like Torrance State Hospital will greatly enhance the student experience and benefit patients." - IUP President Dr. Micha  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.7 Million in New First Ascent Biomedical Lab at Gannon University in Erie, Spurring Innovation & Supporting Life Sciences in Pennsylvania The biotech company, First Ascent Biomedical, is investing $1.13 million to expand into new laboratory space, creating 38 new jobs. Governor Shapiro's 2025-26 proposed budget include  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Governor Shapiro, Agricultural Leaders Visit Penn England Farms in Blair County to Highlight How His "Lightning Plan" Will Lower Energy Costs and Increase Energy Production for Pennsylvania Farmers and Rural Communities Governor Shapiro and Agriculture Secretary Redding visited family-owned Penn England Farms, home to a manure digester that produces clean energy   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on March 25, 2025: * * * To Support Pennsylvania Mothers, Shapiro Administration Calls for Universal Postpartum Depression Screenings, Faster Mental Health Referrals Harrisburg, PA - Shapiro Administration officials from the Departments of Health (DOH) and Human Services (DHS) today highlighted Governor Josh Shapiro's budget proposal to implement universal postpartum depression screen  more

ERIE, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on March 26, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Dan Laughlin, and Representative Ryan Bizzarro Announce First Money Match Checks Sent to Pennsylvanians This Week For the first time ever, Pennsylvania is returning unclaimed property automatically Erie, PA - Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Senator Dan Laughlin (R-49), and Representative Ryan Bizzarro (D-3) announced today that the first Pennsylvania  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, March 27 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * PCE inflation often runs hot in January and cool in November and December - despite seasonal adjustments The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge often runs hot in January and cool in November and December - even after seasonal adjustments, according to a new Cleveland Fed report. The findings could complicate efforts to interpret monthly inflation data calculated from the perso  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Christopher R. Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I am honored and proud to represent the people of Pennsylvania, good, hardworking, patriotic people who are pretty frustrated. We are not living in normal times. This should not be a normal run-of-the-mill Special Order hour. What I will convene today, my colleagues on the Democratic side of the aisle, who yo  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 25, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Frozen Food Month and recognize the vital role that frozen foods play in American households. Frozen food is more than just a convenient option. It is a solution to food waste and a way to save families hundreds of dollars. Studies show that frozen produce is less likely to be wasted compare  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Khanna, Colleagues Unveil Bill to Abolish Super PACs **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov Abolish Super PACs Act would place limitations on contributions Bill Text | One Pager | Press Conference Video | Photos WASHINGTON, D.C. - March 26, 2025 -- Today, on the anniversary of the SpeechNow.org v. FEC D.C. Circuit Court decision, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) has announced that Restek Corporation, a company based in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, has applied for registration as an importer of several controlled substances. The application, published in the Federal Register on March 27, 2025, details the company's request to import a range of Schedule I substances, including synthetic cathinones, cannabinoids, and other compounds typically associated with  more

WASHINGTON, March 26 -- The U.S. Senate conducted eight committee hearings on March 25, 2025: * * * UNMANNED AERIAL SYSTEMS Committee on Armed Services: Committee received a closed briefing on the Department of Defense strategy on countering unmanned aerial systems from Leigh E. Nolan, performing the duties of Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Homeland Defense and Hemispheric Affairs, Douglas A. Beck, Director, Defense Innovation Unit, General Gregory M. Guillot, USAF, Commander, Unite  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, March 27 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on March 26, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $1.7 Million in New First Ascent Biomedical Lab at Gannon University in Erie, Spurring Innovation & Supporting Life Sciences in Pennsylvania The biotech company, First Ascent Biomedical, is investing $1.13 million to expand into new laboratory space, creating 38 new jobs. Governor Shapiro's 2025-26   more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Smucker, Moore Introduce Bipartisan Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act WASHINGTON - Reps. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) and Gwen Moore (WI-04), members of the Ways and Means Committee, announce the reintroduction of the Survivor Justice Tax Prevention Act. This legislation will amend the nation's tax code to ensure survivors of sexual abuse and unwanted and illegal sexual contact do not have to pay t  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Board issued the following notice (Docket No. FD 36840) entitled "American Services Rail LLC - Change of Operators Exemption - Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railroad LLC": * * * American Services Rail, LLC (ASR), a noncarrier, has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1150.31 to lease from Coahoma County, Miss. (County), a noncarrier, and operate approximately 0.25 miles of rail line extending b  more

WASHINGTON, March 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection has released the following public communication dated March 13, 2025, from GS1, Brussels, Belgium: * * * To: U.S. Customs and Border Protection 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20004 Subject: Public Comments on Automated Commercial Environment Electronic Export Manifest for Rail Cargo * * * GS1 welcomes the opportunity to provide public comment to the Published Document: 202431331 (90   more