PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 30 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on April 29, 2025, entitled "Philadelphia Area Employment - March 2025": * * * Total nonfarm employment for the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD, metropolitan area stood at 3,116,400, in March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Boyle Blasts Trump's First 100 Days: Broken Promises, Soaring Prices, and a Budget that Steals Your Healthcare to Fund Billionaire Giveaways WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement marking the 100th day of the Trump Administration: "In  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on First Quarter 2025 GDP Report WASHINGTON, DC -Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Economic Analysis released its initial estimate of first quarter Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for 2025. The report indicates that GDP de  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Bresnahan Introduces Legislation to Bar Pro-CCP Consulting Firms from Partnering with Federal Agencies WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced his introduction of H.R. 2989, the Time to Choose Act, legislation to prevent federal agencies from contracting with consulting firms that provide services to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) or  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case, Bresnahan, Jr. Introduce Small Business Measure To Expand Employee Stock Ownership Plans (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (D-Hawai'i-01), along with U.S. Representative Robert Bresnahan, Jr. (R-Pennsylvania-08), today announced introduction of a bipartisan measure to assist small businesses to adopt Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), which offer a tested solution to employment and  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, issued the following news release: * * * Chair Mackenzie Announces Hearing on FECA Reform and Oversight Tuesday, at 10:15 a.m., the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections, chaired by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA), will hold a hearing titled "FECA Reform and Oversight: Prioritizing Workers, Protecting Taxpayer Dollars." What: Subcommittee hearing titled  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Chairman Aguilar: America is less safe and more expensive than it was 100 days ago WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu were joined by Representatives John Mannion and April McClain Delaney for a press conference on the disastrous first 100 days of the Trump Administration that has made America less safe and more expensive. CHAIR  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on April 28, 2025: * * * Congresswoman Dean Celebrates the Passage of Bipartisan Law to Protect Americans from Online Exploitation WASHINGTON, DC - Today, the U.S. House passed the Tools to Address Known Exploitation by Immobilizing Technological Deepfakes On Websites and Network (TAKE IT DOWN) Act -- led by Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04) and Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL-27). The bill was conc  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean Statement On Donald Trump's 100 Days of Chaos and Lawlessness WASHINGTON, D.C. - As our country marks 100 lawless days of the Trump Administration, Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Appropriations and Foreign Affairs Committees, released the following statement: "Today marks a somber milestone for our country -- 100 days of chaos, cruelty, and lawl  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Congressional Delegation Applauds Attorney General Tong for Suing Trump Administration to Stop Dismantling of AmeriCorps Hartford, CT - Today, members of the Connecticut Congressional Delegation joined Attorney General William Tong to announce a multistate lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration's termination of AmeriCorps grants and the dismantling of the agency though an 85   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Consumer Reminder: PUC Holding Early-May Public Input Hearings for Proposed Rate Changes by Philadelphia Gas Works In-Person and Telephonic Hearings Scheduled to Gather Public Testimony HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is reminding consumers about a series of early-May public input hearings - including two in-person hearings and two telephonic  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 29, 2025 AIR FORCE Integrated Data Services Inc., Henderson, Nevada, was awarded a $99,000,000 ceiling follow-on, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract for program management resource tools. This contract provides for a suite of Air Force enterprise applications designed to support several key facets of program and financial management, acquisition reporting, and leadership  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Increase Fentanyl Awareness WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), along with Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Lisa McClain (MI-10), Lori Trahan (MA-03), Joe Neguse (CO-02), and Addison McDowell (NC-06), introduced a bipartisan resolution recognizing April 29, 2025, as National Fentanyl Awareness Day in order to in  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted a committee hearing on April 28, 2025: * * * PROVIDING FOR DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE RELATING TO "CALIFORNIA STATE MOTOR VEHICLE AND ENGINE POLLUTION CONTROL STANDARDS; HEAVY-DUTY VEHICLE AND ENGINE EMISSION WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE PROVISIONS; ADVANCED CLEAN TRUCKS; ZERO EMISSION AIRPORT SHUTTLE; ZERO-EMISSION POWER TRAIN CERTIFICATION; WAIVER OF PREEMPTION; NOTICE OF DECISION"; PROVIDING FOR DISAPPROVAL OF THE RULE RELATING TO  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro's "Lightning Plan" Introduced in General Assembly with Broad Support to Secure Pennsylvania's Energy Future Harrisburg, PA - Last week, Governor Josh Shapiro's "Lightning Plan" -- a bold, all-of-the-above energy strategy to secure Pennsylvania's energy future -- was introduced in the General Assembly. The plan is backed by a broad coalition of labor, indust  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs legislation to stop EV mandates, de facto ban on gas-powered vehicles WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) joined Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), Chairman of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, Congressman John Joyce (PA-13), Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), and Congressman John James (MI-10), along with Members of the House Committee on Energy and Comme  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12978) on April 29, 2025, by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and research assistant Isobel Sorenson: * * * Late Liquidation Period for Elementary and Secondary Education Funds Provided During COVID-19 Pandemic In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress enacted several programs that provided federal funds "to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus" in elemen  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Grace Meng, D-New York, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies, issued the following news release: * * * Meng Calls on DOJ to Restore Funding for Grant Programs Supporting Law Enforcement and Violence Prevention WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Grace Meng (D-NY), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies (CJS), wrote a letter to Attorney   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Takano Lead Reintroduction of Historic Equality Act to Ban Discrimination Against LGBTQ+ Americans Lawmakers uplift stories of Americans lacking protections in federal law Washington, D.C. - Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano (CA-39) teamed up with Wisconsin's U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booke  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Tobacco Settlement Fund Audits for 34 Health Care Facilities in 18 Counties HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of tobacco settlement fund audits for 34 health care facilities in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Cambria, Chester, Clearfield, Dauphin, Delaware, Erie, Lackawanna, Lawren  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on April 28, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Pilot Program Providing On-the-Spot Birth Certificates to Help Eligible Pennsylvanians Obtain Personal Documents Faster and Join the Workforce The initiative, organized by the Departments of Labor & Industry and Health, is set to expand to more PA CareerLink(R) events later this year. Lancaster, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of Lab  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on April 28, 2025: * * * WATCH: Shapiro Administration Talks Importance of SNAP Benefits for Pennsylvanians, Local Grocers During Visit to Philadelphia Work Training Program In a new video, the Shapiro Administration highlights the vital role SNAP benefits play in both feeding Pennsylvanians and supporting local farmers, grocers and retailers. Philadelphia, PA - Department of Human S  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Pilot Program Providing On-the-Spot Birth Certificates The initiative, organized by the Departments of Labor & Industry and Health, is set to expand to more PA CareerLink(R) events later this year. Lancaster, PA - The Pennsylvania Departments of Labor & Industry (L&I) and Health (DOH) today announced a new initiative allowi  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 30 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Illinois posted the following news release on April 29, 2025: * * * Parent Advocacy Groups and a Coalition of Head Start Providers File Lawsuit to Stop Trump Administration's Dismantling of Head Start SEATTLE, Wash.- Today, a coalition of parents and Head Start providers filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's coordinated and unlawful efforts to dismantle the Head Start program, which would be catastrophic for  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Ralphie's Sports Eatery to Pay $125,000 in EEOC Race, Disability and Retaliation Discrimination Suit Federal Agency Charged Restaurant Unlawfully Punished Server for Complaining About Race and Disability Discrimination CLEVELAND - Bennett Enterprises Inc., doing business as Ralphie's Sports Eatery Company, will pay $125,000 and provide other relief to settle a race, disability and re  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. Senate bill 146 was my bill, and it is still my bill. I thank Congresswoman Salazar for her leadership on this. I thank Congresswoman Dingell for her longtime leadership on this and for leading this ef  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Brian K. Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, posted the following statement in the extensions of remarks section of the Congressional Record on April 28, 2025: * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a remarkable leader, dedicated family man, and proud son of Bucks County--Mr. Michael J. Mabin, Jr., President and CEO of PennFab, Inc., headquartered in Morrisville and Martelli Companies, headquartered in Ivyland. Mike Mabin is more than a successful businessman--he is a   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, for years, my colleagues and I in the House and Senate have been sounding the alarm on China's control of the critical mineral resources that our Nation relies on. Our Nation is rich in natural resources, and we need policies that allow us to   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, as President Trump bolsters our domestic manufacturing, returning production to the U.S., American companies need the workforce to support these industries. Last week, President Trump signed an executive order to modernize our workforce progra  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Madam Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Madam Speaker, this week, the House will vote on several bills under the Congressional Review Act to repeal outof-touch Biden-era Green New Deal policies. H.J. Res. 88, which I introduced this Congress, will repeal the Biden administration's approval of Cali  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following floor remarks on April 28, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, this evening, along with several colleagues, I am here to discuss Ukraine and the necessity of Ukraine winning the war against Russia's invasion. I will be joined by Congressman Mike Quigley of Illinois and Congresswoman Madeleine Dean of Pennsylvania.   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Lee Slams GOP Budget for Slashing Financial Aid for Higher Education **For Immediate Release** SummerLeePress@mail.house.gov "With these provisions in place throughout this bill, I would not be here." Footage of Rep. Lee's Remarks WASHINGTON, D.C. - April 29, 2025 -- Today in a markup for the House Committee on Education and Workforce, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) slammed Republi  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on April 28, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Awards $14 Million in Dual Credit Innovation Grants to 15 Postsecondary Schools Across the Commonwealth Dual credit programs open doors to opportunity for students by helping them earn college credit while still in high school. Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today announced that the Shapiro Administration has  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on April 29, 2025: * * * Spurring Innovation: Shapiro Administration Invests $2 Million to Support Early-Stage Life Science Tech Companies in Pennsylvania Neovate will invest in start-up MedTech and BioPharma companies in the Pittsburgh area. Governor Josh Shapiro's 2025-26 budget proposal includes a new $50 million investment to create the PA Innovation program t  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mark Takano, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * TAKANO, MERKLEY LEAD REINTRODUCTION OF HISTORIC EQUALITY ACT TO BAN DISCRIMINATION AGAINST LGBTQ+ AMERICANS April 29, 2025 # Washington, D.C. - Congressional Equality Caucus Chair Rep. Mark Takano and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley teamed up with Wisconsin's U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin and New Jersey's U.S. Senator Cory Booker for the bicameral reintroduction of the Equality Act in an effort to pus  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Why I Voted No on the House Armed Services Committee Reconciliation Bill Today I took a difficult vote in the House Armed Services Committee that is worthy of further explanation. As my constituents and colleagues know, I am, in both word and deed, a steadfast and passionate supporter of our men and women in uniform and a protector of our national defense. However, I voted NO today on fun  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: Bipartisan, Bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act to Criminalize the Spread of Deepfake Revenge Porn Heads to President Trump's Desk Washington, D.C. - Yesterday, the bipartisan, bicameral TAKE IT DOWN Act, introduced in the Senate by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and co-led by Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), passed the U.S. House of Representatives by a vote of 409-2 and heads to President Trum  more