ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 24 Now Available: Environmental Conservation (and So Much More) Police on Patrol * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorke  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Expands the European Cherry Fruit Fly (Rhagoletis cerasi) Quarantine in New York * Subject: APHIS Expands the European Cherry Fruit Fly ( Rhagoletis cerasi ) Quarantine in New York To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On May 19, the USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), in cooperation with   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on June 12, 2025: * * * Cantwell Demands Answers from AT&T and Verizon on Chinese "Salt Typhoon" Hack Despite company assurances, reports indicate ongoing doubts among security experts that Salt Typhoon has been fully eradicated from our telecommunications networks, Cantwell tells CEOs Letter comes as Cantwell details how Rep  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFRinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued an information collection notice entitled "National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System." This action is a revision request for approval to continue the National Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System for three years. This system, authorized by the Public Health Services Act, facilitates the dissemination of nationally notifiable condition information. I  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, issued the following news on June 12, 2025: * * * "Adversaries Increasingly Weaponize AI": Chairman Garbarino Opens Hearing on Securing AI in the US Cybersecurity Mission WASHINGTON D.C. -- Today, Rep. Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), chairman of the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, delivered the following opening st  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Statement on the Developing Situation in the Middle East * WASHINGTON, DC -- Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) shared the following statement after Israel attacked Iran's nuclear program and military leadership: "Iran's possession of nuclear weapons is a threat to the entire world. Israel has a right to defend itself, and the United States' relationship with the Israeli pe  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cruz Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Former First Lady Barbara Bush * U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the week of her 100th birthday. Text is below, and you can view the full resolution here. "Whereas, on June 8, 1925, Barbara Pierce Bush (refe  more

ALBANY, New York, June 13 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * DEC Announces Informational Webinar on June 18 on Environmental Benefit Projects * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today announced a virtual webinar to provide an overview of Commissioner Policy 37 - the Environmental Benefit Project Policy (EBP) and how to submit ideas for the $500,000 Reworld Hempstead EBP in Region 1, Long Isla  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * DOGE Subcommittee Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene Investigates Planned Parenthood's Misuse of Federal Funds Subcommittee on Delivering on Government Efficiency (DOGE) Chairwoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) today launched an investigation into Planned Parenthood's misuse of federal funds for abortion and so-called "gender affirming care" procedures for minors. In a letter to Planned Par  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice entitled "Dredged Material Management Options in the N.Y. Bight." This is a notice of intent to scope an environmental review document. EPA is preparing an environmental document consistent with the National Environmental Policy Act to guide its consideration of dredged material management in the New York Bight. The agency oversees ocean sites for activities permitted under the Marine Protection, Researc  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Reserve System has issued a notice entitled "Change in Bank Control; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Holding Company." This notice details applications submitted under the Change in Bank Control Act. These applications involve groups and individuals seeking to acquire or retain voting shares in various banking entities. The Federal Reserve evaluates these applications based on factors set forth in the Act, ensuring proper oversight of ownership cha  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has issued a notice entitled "National Fuel Gas Supply Corp.; Application and Establishing Intervention Deadline." This notice concerns an application filed on May 20, 2025 by National Fuel Gas Supply Corp. located at 6363 Main Street, Williamsville, New York 14221. The company seeks authorization to adjust the reservoir and buffer boundaries of its Beech Hill Storage Complex, which is situated in   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * HFAC Middle East and North Africa Subcommittee Chairman Lawler Reacts to Israeli Strike on Iran's Nuclear Facilities * Washington, D.C. - 6/12/25... Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Middle East and North Africa subcommittee, reacts to the news of preemptive Israeli airstrikes on Iran's Nuclear Facilities. "Just two weeks ago, I was in the Middle East leading a  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 (TNSLrpt) -- A report from the TIAA Institute, titled "How Colleges and Universities can Adapt to Create Value in the 21st Century: Macro-trends Impacting the Evolution of Higher Education," examines the significant challenges facing the higher education sector while reaffirming the enduring value of a college degree. The report, issued in May 2025, authored by David Richardson, highlights a confluence of pressures, from declining enrollment to increasing costs, that are test  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following news on June 13, 2025: * * * ICYMI: JEC Hearing on the Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancement Washington, D.C. - On June 5, 2025, the U.S. Congress Joint Economic Committee held a hearing titled Barriers to Supply Chain Modernization and Factor Productivity Enhancement. Members engaged with witnesses on how "smart regulation" and harnessin  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... Sen. Rick Scott in Washington Examiner: Time to Deliver on a Better Big, Beautiful Bill for Trump * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In case you missed it, Senator Rick Scott wrote an op-ed for the Washington Examiner on how Senate Republicans can work to deliver on a better, Big Beautiful Bill that delivers on even more of President Trump's agenda and helps him fix the mess Democrats made   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - Naval Surface Technology and Innovation." The notice states that Naval Surface Technology and Innovation filed written notifications with the Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission on April 9, 2025. These filings were made to extend provisions of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which lim  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division has issued a notice entitled "National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993 - The Open Group LLC." This notice concerns modifications to the membership of the Open Group LLC. The changes involve both additions and withdrawals of various companies and organizations. The filing was made to extend the protections of the National Cooperative Research and Production Act of 1993, which limits antitrust liabili  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * LaHood Questions Governor Pritzker for Endangering the Lives of Residents of Illinois * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16) questioned Governor JB Pritzker at the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform's hearing with sanctuary state governors on their failure to enforce federal immigration laws. Click to watch a clip of Rep. LaHood's full questioning "Instead of work  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON THE SITUATION IN THE MIDDLE EAST * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: Pursuant to federal law, I expect to receive a high-level briefing on the unfolding situation in the Middle East from the administration expeditiously. However, in advance of that briefing, there are core principles that remain fou  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla: LAWRENCE O'DONNELL : Leading off our breaking news coverag  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES: "IF THEY CAN ATTACK A SITTING SENATOR, JUST IMAGINE WHAT THEY HAVE IN STORE FOR THE AMERICAN PEOPLE" * Tonight, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell to discuss the Trump administration's unprecedented assault of Senator Alex Padilla: LAWRENCE O'DONNELL : Leading off our breaking news coverage tonight is House Democra  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams, speaking at a security briefing, outlined the city's preparations for anticipated weekend protests. Alongside Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, Adams affirmed the commitment to protecting the right to peaceful assembly while ensuring public order. Security measures have been heightened at religious and diplomatic sites in response to international events. Officials warned of zero tolerance for criminal acts, traffic obstruction, or any vi  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on June 13, 2025: * * * REGARDING THE PROPOSED ACQUISITION OF UNITED STATES STEEL CORPORATION BY NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, including section 721 of the Defense Production Act of 1950, as amended (section 721), 50 U.S.C. 4565, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Review by the Committee on Foreign Investment in the   more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Krishnamoorthi Demands Information on RFK Jr.'s Life-Threatening Approach to Bird Flu Crisis Washington, D.C. (June 11, 2025)-- Today, Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Healthcare and Financial Services, led Members of the Subcommittee in   more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 13, 2025: * * * Ranking Member Meeks Statement on Israel's Military Operations Against Iran Washington, DC - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following statement concerning Israel's military operations against Iran and Iran's retaliation: "The consequences of further escala  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lawler and Espaillat Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Streamline Emergency Room Operations * Washington, D.C. - 6/12/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Congressman Adriano Espaillat (NY-13) reintroduced the Streamline Emergency Care Act to provide more resources to emergency departments to lower wait times and ensure quality care at these facilities. This bill establishes a grant p  more

WASHINGTON, June 14 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-civ-4994; S.D.N.Y. filed June 13, 2025) involving Roderick Vanderbilt: * * * On June 13, 2025, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Roderick Vanderbilt with participating in a scheme to defraud investors in Vinco Ventures, Inc., a publicly traded, purported digital media and content technologies company. According to the complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the So  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Cruz, Cornyn Introduce Senate Resolution Honoring Former First Lady Barbara Bush * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) today introduced a Senate resolution honoring the life, achievements, and public service of former First Lady Barbara Pierce Bush on the week of her 100th birthday. The full resolution can be found here, and the text is below. "Whereas, on Ju  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Brian Jack, R-Georgia, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Workforce Development, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Workforce Development Holds Hearing on the Impact of Minor League Baseball on Community Development WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Brian Jack (R-GA), Chairman of the Small Business Subcommittee on Innovation, Entrepren  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Jeff Hurd, R-Colorado, chairman of the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs, issued the following news release on June 11, 2025: * * * Supporting Tribal Sovereignty and Local Communities Today, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs held a legislative hearing on four bills to support tribal sovereignty, the restoration of tribal homelands and the well-being of tribal members and their local communities. Subcommittee Chairman Je  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued a notice entitled "Grandfathering Registration." This notice provides a list of projects for which grandfathering registration was recorded by the commission. These registrations were processed during the period of May 1 through May 31, 2025. The registrations are completed in accordance with specific regulations governing water withdrawals and consumptive uses within the Susquehanna River Basin, allowing certain e  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 (TNSFR) -- The Susquehanna River Basin Commission has issued a notice entitled "Actions Taken at the June 4, 2025, Meeting." The notice details actions taken by the commission at its business meeting held on June 4, 2025, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. These actions included the approval of applications for various water resources projects. The Commission also adopted several resolutions and policies, including Resolution 2025-02 concerning the FY2026 Budget Reconciliation, Re  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Two River Times article on fight against offshore wind'Grassroots Lawsuit Seeks to Stop Wind Farm Off Long Branch' * By Stephen Appezzato - A coalition of environmental groups and fishing cooperatives has filed a federal lawsuit to block the construction of Empire Wind 1, the offshore wind farm that will be located about 19 miles east of Long Branch. The groups, Clean Ocean Action (COA), Prote  more

WASHINGTON, June 13 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Velazquez Introduces Bill to Prohibit ICE Agents from Concealing Identity During Enforcement * WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY) introduced the No Masks for ICE Act to bar Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from wearing facial coverings during enforcement actions and requiring them to wear clothing displaying their name and affiliation with ICE. The bill com  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Congressman Lawler Slams Governor Hochul Over Failed Sanctuary Policies * WATCH: CONGRESSMAN LAWLER SLAMS GOVERNOR HOCHUL OVER FAILED SANCTUARY POLICIES Washington, D.C. - 6/12/25... Today, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) slammed Governor Kathy Hochul during a House Committee on Oversight hearing on sanctuary policies, highlighting her previous political messaging and her work to block ill  more