JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 21 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC preparing Deployable Combat Wings for mission success JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a vital role in the standup of Air Force Deployable Combat Wings, providing essential support in key areas including site assessments, personnel planning, resource allocation and training operatio  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, May 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC preparing Deployable Combat Wings for mission success The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is playing a vital role in the standup of Air Force Deployable Combat Wings, providing essential support in key areas including site assessments, personnel planning, resource allocation and training operations. By laying the groundwork for  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0849) on May 21, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - April 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in April in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-six states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decr  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Cassidy, Marshall, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) and Roger Marshall (R-KS) introduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act to improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans by streamlining the time-consuming prior authorization process. The bill would ultimately allow healthc  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ selects nine projects to receive $2.79 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office (SEO) has selected nine projects to receive $2.79 million in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants. The selected projects will boost energy savings and reduce costs for loca  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- American Rivers, a national conservation organization representing approximately 300,000 supporters, is advocating for significant reforms to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), emphasizing that the agency should be improved and strengthened, not diminished. In comments submitted to the FEMA Review Council, the group highlighted FEMA's critical role in safeguarding communities and the rivers essential for their survival, while also pointing out areas for crucial  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is proposing significant amendments to the Class D and E airspace over Hickory Regional Airport in Hickory, North Carolina, and Foothills Regional Airport in Morganton, North Carolina. These changes aim to enhance safety and manage instrument flight rules (IFR) operations in the region. At Hickory Regional Airport, the proposal includes increasing the radius of the Class D and Class E2 sur  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 09-197; GN Docket No. 24-286): * * * The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau) seeks comment on a petition for relinquishment of Eligible Telecommunications Carrier (ETC) designations in New Hampshire, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia, pursuant to 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214(e)(4), filed by United States Cellular Corporation (UScellular)./1 UScellular seeks r  more

FERNANDINA BEACH, Florida, May 21 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following remarks on May 19, 2025, by Vice Chair Philip N. Jefferson at the Financial Markets Conference entitled "Financial Intermediation in Transition: How Will Policy Adapt?" The event was sponsored by the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta. * * * Liquidity Facilities: Purposes and Functions Thank you, President Bostic, for that kind introduction and for the opportunity to talk to this group today./1 I am delighted to be her  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) is rescinding 36 Federal Travel Regulation (FTR) bulletins. This action by the Office of Government-wide Policy (OGP) aims to streamline regulations, as many of the bulletins are now considered outdated, expired, or superseded by recent executive actions, specifically Executive Order (E.O.) 14148, "Initial Recissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Actions," issued on January 20, 2025. The rescinded bulletins cover a   more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The Town of Holden Beach, North Carolina, is advocating for a more strategic approach to coastal restoration, urging the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to prioritize the placement of dredged beach-quality sand in areas most severely affected by erosion. The town submitted comments on April 29, 2025, regarding the implementation of Section 1130 ("Maximization of beneficial use") of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. In a letter addres  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The U.S. House of Representatives conducted 18 committee hearings on May 20, 2025: * * * NATIONAL GUARD AND RESERVES FORCES Committee on Appropriations: Subcommittee on Defense held an oversight hearing on the National Guard and Reserves Forces. Testimony was heard from General Steven S. Nordhaus, Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Department of Defense; Lieutenant General Robert D. Harter, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, U.S. Army Reserve Command; Vice Ad  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * North Carolina's April Employment Figures Released The state's seasonally adjusted April 2025 unemployment rate was 3.7 percent, unchanged from March's revised rate. The national rate was unchanged at 4.2 percent. North Carolina's unemployment rate increased 0.1 of a percentage point from a year ago. The number of people employed decreased 81 over the month to  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- Apartment Movers of the Carolinas, LLC, a moving company operating with a Certificate of Exemption, is facing an immediate suspension of its operating authority due to the impending cancellation of its liability insurance coverage. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued an order on May 20, 2025, announcing that the suspension will take effect on May 27, 2025. The NCUC was informed by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) that Int  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- Junk Pros of NC, LLC, a company operating under a Certificate of Exemption, is facing the suspension of its operating authority due to the impending cancellation of its cargo insurance coverage. The North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) issued an order on May 20, 2025, announcing the suspension, effective June 1, 2025. The NCUC was notified by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles (NCDMV) that National Indemnity Co. would cancel Junk Pros of NC's   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * NCDHHS Launches New Vaccine Provider Map As families across North Carolina prepare for summer camps and back-to-school requirements, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is making it easier for those who are eligible to find free childhood vaccines through the Vaccines for Children (VFC) program by launching a new VFC prov  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 22 (TNSrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Buncombe County Sheriff's Office Report: Inmates Weren't Getting Their Money Back Upon Release Today, the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) released an investigative report of the Buncombe County Sheriff's Office. The report concluded that over 900 inmates did not receive their money back upon release from custody. When inmates are  more

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, ranking member of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Angie Craig Testifies Against Food Assistance Cuts at Middle of Night Hearing Today, House Agriculture Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02) delivered the following opening statement before the House Rules Committee, as Republicans pushed forward with their plan to cut $300 billion from food assistance programs t  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Clyde Leads Letter Requesting Risk Assessment of Chatuge Dam & Economic Impact Analysis for Spillway Safety Modifications GAINESVILLE, GA -- Today, Reps. Andrew Clyde (GA-09) and Chuck Edwards (NC-11) sent a letter to Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) President and CEO Don Moul advocating for a sensible approach to address Chatuge Dam spillway safety concerns. Additionally, the lawmakers requested  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 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 today in support of S.J. Res. 13 to overturn a Biden-era rule that threatens competition, undermines community banks, and diminishes consumer choice. Under the Biden-Harris administration, the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency introduc  more

OAK RIDGE, Tennessee, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Researchers simulate tens of thousands of electrons in real time A research team from the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory, in collaboration with North Carolina State University, has developed a simulation capable of predicting how tens of thousands of electrons move in materials in real time, or natural time rather than compute time. The  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to Travel to Fort Bragg, North Carolina Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth will travel to Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Thursday, May 22, 2025, and will give remarks during the 82nd Airborne Division All American Week Review, a formal pass-in-review ceremony. Secretary Hegseth will also visit Army Special Operations Units and the John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and Schoo  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Budd Meets with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) met with Prime Minister Masrour Barzani of the Iraqi Kurdistan Regional Government today. They discussed recent energy agreements between the Kurdistan Regional Government and United States energy companies, as well as ways to strengthen security coope  more

WASHINGTON, May 20 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Warner Reintroduce Bill to Improve Seniors' Access to Care Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and U.S. Senator Mark Warner (D-Virginia) today reintroduced the Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act - bipartisan, zero-cost legislation to improve access to care for seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. The bill focuses on streamlining the   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 21 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * State Health Plan Board of Trustees Voted on 2026 Plan Changes for Members The State Health Plan (Plan) Board of Trustees met today to make pivotal decisions on the future direction of the Plan with actions to address its $507 million deficit. The board approved changes to benefits for the 2026 benefit year, which will begin Jan. 1, 2026. Member premiums will not be v  more

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Whip Clark Introduces Amendment To Strike Language From GOP Tax Scam That Would Defund Planned Parenthood WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) addressed House Republicans' marathon budget hearing, where she offered an amendment that would strike the GOP Tax Scam's provision defunding Planned Parenthood. Below are excerpts from Whip Clark's testimony: On Her Ame  more