WASHINGTON, May 16 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to Patel: Review All FBI Actions by James Comey Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel, asking for a review of all FBI actions in which James Comey was personally involved in as FBI Director. This request comes after Comey's recent social media post threatening President Trump. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: "While I have long ques  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed a rule to grant the State of Arizona primary enforcement authority for all six classes of underground injection wells under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act. If finalized, this action would allow the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality to implement the state's Underground Injection Control (UIC) program and assume regulatory control over Class I through Class VI injection wells within its borders, excl  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has formally revoked its 2024 final rule establishing a waste emissions charge (WEC) for petroleum and natural gas systems, following a joint resolution of disapproval enacted under the Congressional Review Act. The final rule, initially designed to enforce compliance under the Clean Air Act's Methane Emissions Reduction Program, is now without legal effect and is being removed from the Code of Federal Regulations. This reg  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding issued the following news on May 15, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $3.4 Million to Support Farms, Make Fresh, Affordable Food Available to More Pennsylvanians The Fresh Food Financing Initiative supports family farms, healthier communities, and stronger local food supply chains in 23 counties in every region of Pennsylvania. The Shapiro Administration is investing in proven, effective solution  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on May 15, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces New Statewide Recruitment Initiative to Boost EMS Workforce The Department of Health is collaborating with the Commonwealth's 13 regional EMS councils to increase the number of first responders across the state. Altoona, PA - Ahead of EMS Week (May 18-24), Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) Executive Deputy Secretary Kristen Rodack y  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * WATCH: Pennsylvania Direct Care Worker Shares Vital Importance of Governor Shapiro's Proposed Workforce Investments Greene County, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services recently met with direct care workers (DCWs) to discuss the Shapiro Administration's commitment to the direct care workforce and hear what proposed investments in Governor Josh Shapiro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * Pennsylvania Unemployment Rate At 3.9 Percent in April, Total Nonfarm Jobs Set 12th Straight Record High Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) today released its preliminary employment situation report for April 2025. Pennsylvania's unemployment rate increased by one-tenth of a percentage point over the month to 3.9 percent i  more

STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau issued the following news release on May 15, 2025: * * * PMVB Announces 2025 Scholarship Recipients Program aims to inspire future tourism and hospitality leaders The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce the recipients of this year's PMVB scholarship funding, awarded on an annual basis to high school seniors and undergraduate students pursuing degrees in tourism and hospitality, as well as related fi  more

WASHINGTON, May 17 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 14 committee hearings on May 14, 2025: * * * APPROPRIATIONS: EPA Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Department of Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies concluded a hearing to examine proposed budget estimates for fiscal year 2026 for the Environmental Protection Agency, after receiving testimony from Lee Zeldin, Administrator, Environmental Protection Agency. * * * APPROPRIATIONS: SAA AND USCP Committee on Appropriations: Subc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, May 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on May 16, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces 2026 Pennsylvania Teacher of the Year Finalists Harrisburg, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) today applauded the 12 Pennsylvania educators who are in the running to be named the Commonwealth's 2026 Teacher of the Year. "Ask anyone if they remember the teacher who inspired them most, and nearly everyone will immediate  more