ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * "From Idea to Innovation: 307th Bomb Wing Airman's Pylon Adapter Pushes Boundaries in Spark Tank Semifinals." * * Published June 12, 2025 * By A1C Alicia Thomas * 307th Bomb Wing BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. -- Master Sgt. John Slaughter, a production superintendent assigned to the 307th Maintenance Squadron, earned a spot as a semifinalist in the Department of the Air Force Spark   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, South Region - May 2025": * * * Regional prices increased 0.1 percent in May, up 2.0 percent over the last year The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. The index f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 11, 2025, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater - May 2025": * * * Area prices up 0.4 percent over the two months and 2.6 percent over the past year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater increased 0.4 percent from March to May, the U.S.  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Alabama - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in the six largest counties with published data in Alabama from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County had the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Florida - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 21 of the 27 largest counties in Florida from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Bay County had the largest over-the-ye  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Georgia - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 8 of the 11 largest counties in Georgia from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Fulton County had the largest over-the-  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Kentucky - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Among Kentucky's three largest counties, employment increased in Fayette (+1.0 percent) from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that employmen  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Mississippi - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in both large counties in Mississippi from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Hinds County had the largest over-the-ye  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in North Carolina - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 8 of the 14 largest counties in North Carolina from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Orange County had the lar  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in South Carolina - Fourth Quarter 2024": * * * Employment rose in 6 of the 7 largest counties in South Carolina from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Lexington County had the l  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 13 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on June 10, 2025, entitled "County Employment and Wages in Tennessee - Fourth Quarter 2024]": * * * Employment rose in 5 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from December 2023 to December 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Rutherford County had the largest o  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Applauds Passage of Rescissions out of House of Representatives * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today released the following statement after House Republicans passed the rescissions package sent over by President Trump, codifying $9.4 billion worth of savings identified by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE): "House Republicans were sent to Washington,   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter Introduces the Truth in Gender Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) introduced the Truth In Gender Act, a bill codifying President Trump's Executive Order entitled "Defending Women From Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government." The Executive Order brings back common sense and restores biological truth to the federal governm  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSmeet) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has announced a meeting notice for its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices from June 25-June 27, 2025. This meeting will include public participation. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices is charged with advising the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on the use of immunizing agents. It also establishes and reviews vaccine lists for administration to vaccine-eligible ch  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Carter Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing on Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing and Our Health Care Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Made In America: Strengthening Domestic Manufacturing And The Health Care Supply Chai  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * Children's Healthcare of Atlanta to Pay $50,000 and Undertake Remedial Measures in EEOC Disability Discrimination Lawsuit * Federal Agency Charged Hospital Rescinded Job Offer to Applicant Seeking Disability-Related Accommodation ATLANTA - Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, Inc. (CHOA), a pediatric health care system based in Atlanta, will pay $50,000 and undertake remedial measures t  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP & BLUE DOG COALITION HELP LEAD CONGRESSIONAL ACTION ON FENTANYL CRISIS * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) supported the passage of S. 331, the HALT Fentanyl Act. The bill will permanently reschedule fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I substances under the Controlled Substances Act of 1970; while maintaining access to FDA-approved uses of fenta  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP OPPOSES BILL THAT THREATENS PUBLIC BROADCASTING CRUCIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITIES, AMERICA'S GLOBAL LEADERSHIP * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) voted against a bill that would take back $9.4 billion in funds that were already Congressionally approved and signed into law. These funds were approved by Congress and signed into law earlier this year  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Nick Langworthy Rips Governor Hochul For Sanctuary Policies Like New York's Green Light Law During Oversight Committee Hearing * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Nick Langworthy (NY-23) ripped New York Governor Hochul for her dangerous Green Light Law that has allowed criminal illegal immigrants to be shielded from federal immigration officials. Mr. Langworthy correctly pointed   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Nikema Williams, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Nikema Williams Statement on the Assault of Senator Padilla * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) posted the following statement in response to the assault on Senator Padilla (CA-D) while practicing his Constitutional duty of Congressional oversight at Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's press conference in Los Angeles, CA: "Senator Alex Padilla a  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule regarding Bedford, Massachusetts airspace, titled "Amendment of Class D Airspace; Bedford, MA." This action updates the legal description of Class D airspace at Laurence G. Hanscom Field in Bedford, Massachusetts. The update involves correcting the airport name and replacing a reference to "Airport/Facility Directory" with "Chart Supplement" to align with current Federal Aviation Administration policy. It  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule (Docket No. FAA-2025-0129; Airspace Docket No. 25-ANE-2) entitled "Establishment of Class E Airspace; Blue Hill, ME." This rule establishes Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface for Blue Hill, Maine, specifically adding airspace for Blue Hill Memorial Hospital Heliport, located in Blue Hill, Maine. This action by the agency is necessary to ens  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Requests Public's Help to Locate Three Fugitives Wanted for Drug Trafficking The FBI Atlanta Field Office is seeking the public's assistance in locating fugitives Trayvon Simmons, Leroy Mintz, and Devonta Jackson, who are wanted on federal charges including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute controlled substances, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and other related offens  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (TNSLrpt) -- Georgia Pacific has released its 2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting its performance, goals, and ongoing efforts across sustainability, safety, and community engagement. The report, titled 2024 ESG Report, was issued in May 2025 and reflects data from calendar year 2023. The document outlines Georgia Pacific's progress in reducing emissions, conserving water, and promoting employee well-being while also acknowledging challenges   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath Leads Bipartisan Coalition to Support Pregnant and Parenting College Students * Washington, D.C.-- Today, Representative Lucy McBath (D-GA-06) led a bipartisan coalition in reintroducing the Helping Student Parents Succeed Act, which will help pregnant and parenting students get connected with child care, leave options, and other accommodations that are available to them at their schools. This  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Ross, Bacon, Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Parenting Students Pursuing College Degrees * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Representatives Lucy McBath (GA-06), Deborah Ross (NC-02), and Don Bacon (NE-02) introduced their Understanding Student Parent Outcomes Act. This bipartisan legislation aims to support pregnant and parenting students by collecting data on barriers to graduating college fo  more

ROBINS AFB, Georgia, June 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Mission Ready, Always: 908th SFS Train, Mentor, and Prepare for What's Next * * Published June 12, 2025 * By Senior Airman Erica Webster * 908th Flying Training Wing MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. -- The mission was clear for members in the 908th Security Forces Squadron during a recent training; to sharpen their ability to operate in complex, high-stakes environments by engaging in h  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Barry Loudermilk, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Loudermilk on Passage of the Recissions Act of 2025 Washington, D.C. (June 12, 2025) | Rep. Barry Loudermilk (GA-11) issued the following statement after of H.R. 4: Recissions Act of 2025: "This week, my colleagues and I passed the first of possibly several rescission bills, which eliminate wasteful government spending. This level of reckless and wasteful spending has been going on for year  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * REPS. BISHOP, THOMPSON, CRAIG, & HARRIS AND SENS. BOOZMAN & KLOBUCHAR TO LEAD 4-H CAUCUS IN THE 119TH CONGRESS * WASHINGTON - Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02), Congressman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15), Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02), and Congressman Andy Harris (MD-01) re-registered the House Congressional 4-H Caucus and will serve as its bipartisan co-chairs in the 119 th Congr  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senator Tina Smith Presses Attorney General Bondi to Investigate Scam DMV Text Messages * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Tina Smith is pressing the Trump Administration to take action to combat a widespread text message scam affecting Minnesotans. Thousands of Minnesotans are reporting fake text messages from senders impersonating the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These impersonators  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Fires Up Medicaid Advocates, Fights to Protect Health Care Access for 16 Million Americans * Senator Reverend Warnock inspired a passionate crowd at the "Save Medicaid" rally The current version of the Republican tax bill will kick 16 million Americans off their health care, and raise the cost of care for everyone Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-G  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Joins Faith Leaders at Vigil to Decry Cruel Cuts to Working Families in GOP Tax Bill * Senator Reverend Warnock joined national faith leaders on the steps of the U.S. Capitol to bear witness to the GOP tax bill that would reward the wealthiest Americans with tax cuts while targeting the most vulnerable with cuts to health care "Pentecost Witness for A Moral Budget" brought together  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Successfully Pushes Trump Administration to Rehire Hundreds of Unfairly Fired CDC Workers * Following a months-long pressure campaign from Senator Reverend Warnock, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly reinstating more than 400 people who were unfairly fired The news follows previous successful efforts by Senator Warnock to pressure the administration to rei  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Close Tax Loophole for Big Pharma * Today, Senator Reverend Warnock introduced the Close the Round-Tripping Loophole Act, to close a tax loophole to make it harder for pharmaceutical companies to move profits to offshore accounts and pay lower taxes on American-sold products Senator Reverend Warnock: "We should not be giving tax breaks to major drug comp  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Zoetis Inc., Parsippany, New Jersey, has submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security. The company's input addresses a section 232 investigation into the national security implications of imported pharmaceuticals and their ingredients. Zoetis advocates for exempting animal health products from potential tariffs, asserting their distinct nature from human pharmaceuticals. The company underscored the vital role of animal health in th  more