WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet on May 2, 2025: * * * Upcoming 2025 Product Calendar The Census Bureau has posted anticipated release dates for each regular and recurring statistical product scheduled for release in 2025. These products are listed in the Census Bureau's online product calendar, which is updated as needed throughout the year. Census Bureau Releases Community Resilience Estimates for Puerto Rico The U.S. Census Bureau is scheduled t  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following Beige Book on April 23, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Economic activity was little changed since the previous report, but uncertainty around international trade policy was pervasive across reports. Just five Districts saw slight growth, three Districts noted activity was relatively unchanged, and the remaining four Districts reported slight to modest declines. Non-auto consumer spending was lower over  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on April 23, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District contracted modestly as heightened uncertainty weighed on businesses and consumers. Still, employment in the region was steady to up slightly and wages grew moderately. Price increases picked up to the higher end of the moderate range. Manufacturing activity declined modestly. Consumer spending was up modestly i  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Encourages HHS to Protect Mental Health Resources for LGBTQ+ Youth Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Print this Page Share by Email Washington, D.C. - 5/2/2025... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) is calling on Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to preserve the Specialized Services for LGBTQ+ Youth within the 988 Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline, following   more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler, Meng, and Fetterman Introduce Bicameral Bill to Return Stolen Snap Benefits Washington, D.C. - 5/2/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Congresswoman Grace Meng (NY-06), and U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the Fairness for Victims of SNAP Skimming Act, legislation to make sure that people don't go hungry if criminals and frauds steal their essential benefits. The bill would allo  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Invests in Future STEM Workforce Through Space Grant Awards NASA is awarding up to $870,000 annually to 52 institutions across the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico over the next four years. The investments aim to create opportunities for the next generation of innovators by supporting workforce development, science, technology, engineering and math education, and aerospace collaboration nationwide.  more

WASHINGTON, May 3 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Commerce Announces Nominations Hearing for FRA, Amtrak, and Commerce Nominees WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a nominations hearing for nominees of the Federal Railroad Administration, Amtrak Board of Directors, and the Depar  more