WASHINGTON, April 21 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * 445th LRS ensures readiness thru preparation WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFNS) -- The key to always being ready is preparation - words that embody the missions carried out by the 445th Logistics Readiness Squadron. The squadron has seven sections that play a pivotal role in readiness that focus on materiel management, fuels management, logistics planning, vehicle operations and maintenance, traffic mana  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Appalachian Voices has released a report titled "Clean Energy Tax Credits: Working for Appalachia," illustrating the significant positive impact of federal clean energy and energy efficiency tax credits on nonprofits and businesses across Central and Southern Appalachian states. The report, issued in April 2025, focuses on Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, detailing how Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) incentives are driving job creation  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has released the following public communication dated March 28, 2025, from the National Consumer Law Center: * * * To: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Comment Intake 1700 G Street NW Washington, DC 20552 Re: Protecting Americans From Harmful Data Broker Practices (Regulation V), Docket No. CFPB-2024-0044/RIN 3170-AB27. * * * The National Consumer Law Center (on behalf of its low-income clients) (NCLC) is pleased to sub  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beatty's Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis I'm saddened by the passing of Pope Francis--a powerful voice for peace, tolerance, and stewardship of the Earth as our common home. By centering the needs of the poor and marginalized and urging us to protect our planet, he exemplified the power of leadership to uplift both people and the world we share. His bold condemnation of racism   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from Katy Barnett, director of LeadingAge Home Care and Hospice Operations and Policy: * * * To: Drug Enforcement Administration Attention: DEA Federal Register Representative/DPW 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, Virginia 22152 Subject: Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations * * * Dear   more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 2, 2025, from the Durable Coated Finishes Task Group: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Durable Coated Finishes Task Group Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chlorid  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 24, 2025, from Printing United Alliance: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: PRINTING United Alliance Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride (CAS RN 75-01-4); EPA  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from Shintech Inc., Freeport, Texas: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Docket ID EPA-HQ-OPPT-2018-0448 Re: Shintech's Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chlori  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 31, 2025, from Southwire Co. LLC, Carrollton, Georgia: * * * To: Marcy Card Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re: Southwire Company LLC, Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk Evaluation for Vinyl Chloride (CAS RN 75-01-4)  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated March 5, 2025, from Vision Profile Extrusions USA Limited-Everett, Washington: * * * To: Marcy Card, Ph.D. Existing Chemicals Risk Assessment Division (7403M) Office of Pollution Prevention and Toxics Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20460-0001 Re:Vision Profile Extrusions USA Limited-Everett Comments on the Draft Scope of the Risk  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, April 22 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland issued the following news release: * * * Who got the biggest raises as the pandemic subsided? Low-wage workers moving into low-wage industries In the wake of the pandemic, low-wage workers got bigger pay increases for moving into the two industries that rely on them most: Leisure and hospitality and trade and transportation. New Cleveland Fed research shows that workers earning less than the US median wage saw relatively larg  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has granted K & L Trucking, Inc. (USDOT #193158) an exemption from certain Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) related to the securement of large metal coils. The exemption, effective from April 21, 2025, to April 21, 2030, permits K & L Trucking to use an alternative cargo securement system that deviates from the requirements in 49 CFR 393.120(c). This system,  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice regarding changes to the membership of the Maritime Sustainment and Technology Innovation Consortium (MSTIC). On April 9, 2025, MSTIC filed written notifications with both the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission as part of its ongoing compliance with the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993. The consortium has filed these updates to extend provisions of the Ac  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Robert E. Latta, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Latta Statement on Passing of Pope Francis Today, Congressman Bob Latta (OH-5) released the following statement on the passing of Pope Francis: "Today I join in mourning the passing of Pope Francis. The first pope from the American continent, he brought a unique perspective to the universal church as a Jesuit and a shepherd from Argentina. I pray for his eternal rest. "May his memory be a ble  more

WASHINGTON, April 17 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Moreno Demands Answers After Private Equity Firm Costs Nearly 1,000 Ohioans Their Jobs Moreno's Letter Comes as H.I.G. Capital Shuttered the Pixelle Chillicothe Paper Mill WASHINGTON -Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-OH) sent a letter to Ross Bushnell, President and CEO of Pixelle Specialty Solutions, and Sami Mnaymneh, Founder and CEO of H.I.G. Capital, demanding answers after the announced closure o  more

WASHINGTON, April 15 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * New Moreno Bipartisan Bill Would Make U.S. a Leader in Blockchain Development WASHINGTON - Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) introduced the Deploying American Blockchains Act, a bipartisan bill that will ensure that the United States leads in the secure development of blockchain technology. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined Senator Moreno on the bill. "America is the  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salazar, Carey, Neal, Stauber Introduce Religious Workforce Protection Act WASHINGTON, D.C. -- This week, Maria Elvira Salazar (R-Fla.-27), U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15), Richard Neal (D-Mass.-01), and Pete Stauber (R-Minn.-08) introduced the Religious Workforce Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to allow religious workers already present in the U.S. on temporary Religious Worker stat  more

WASHINGTON, April 21 -- Rep. Michael Turner, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Turner Statement on the Passing of Pope Francis WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Mike Turner (OH-10) released the following statement on the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis: "I am saddened by the passing of Pope Francis, a spiritual leader whose unwavering compassion, humility, and dedication to service touched the lives of millions around the world. "Throughout his papacy, Pope Francis  more

WASHINGTON, April 22 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on April 21, 2025: * * * Up to $5 Million Reward Offered for Capture of Archaga Carias, a Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive and Leader of Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13 U.S. Foreign Terrorist Organization MS-13 leader Yulan Andony Archaga Carias, also known as "Alexander Mendoza" and "Porky," 43, is the highest-ranking member of MS-13, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO), in Honduras an  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Moreno Announces Chillicothe Paper Mill Will Stay Open COLUMBUS - In case you missed it, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) held a press conference this morning where he announced that the Chillicothe Paper Mill - which was set to cease operations - will remain open. What they are saying about Senator Moreno fighting for Chillicothe: ABC6: Sen. Bernie Moreno announces Chillicothe pa  more