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*Pennsylvania Editor Tipoffs Newsletter for Tuesday June 17, 2025 ( 8 items )  

EPA Issues Final Rule on Vadescana Double-Stranded RNA Tolerance Exemption
WASHINGTON, June 16 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a final rule (EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0561) entitled "Vadescana Double-Stranded RNA; Exemption From the Requirement of a Tolerance." This regulation establishes an exemption from the requirement of a tolerance for residues of Vadescana double-stranded RNA in or on honey and honeycomb. The exemption applies when the substance is used according to its label and good agricultural practices. GreenLight Biosciences, Inc., loc  more

Kelly announces Sharon District Office moves to Hermitage
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly announces Sharon District Office moves to Hermitage * HERMITAGE, PA \-- Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) proudly announced the Sharon District Office has moved to a new, more accessible location in nearby Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The office was previously located at 33 Chestnut Avenue, Sharon, PA. Since first taking office in 2011, Rep. Kelly has maintained multiple district offices acr  more

Make Agriculture Great Again Trade Wins: President Trump Secures Greater Ag Market Access in Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Make Agriculture Great Again Trade Wins: President Trump Secures Greater Ag Market Access in Brazil, Thailand, and Vietnam * (Washington, D.C., June 16, 2025) - U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced American agricultural producers will have greater market access to Thailand and Vietnam and maintained access to Brazil. The Trump Administration continues to break down non-tari  more

Pa. Human Services Dept.: Watch - Washington County Direct Care Worker Shares Vital Importance of Governor Shapiro's Proposed Workforce Investments
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on June 16, 2025: * * * WATCH: Washington County Direct Care Worker Shares Vital Importance of Governor Shapiro's Proposed Workforce Investments Linda Orndoff discusses how the Governor's proposed $21 million investment would help direct care workers like her. * Coal Center, PA - The Department of Human Services recently met with direct care workers (DCWs) to discuss the Shapiro Admi  more

Pa. Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Additional $25 Million Investment in Israel Bonds
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Additional $25 Million Investment in Israel Bonds Harrisburg, PA - On Thursday, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department invested an additional $25 million in Israel bonds. "Israel is our greatest ally in the Middle East, and I will continue to stand by them in their fight to achieve peace. Israel bonds are a smart, dependable investment with  more

PUC Applauds Multi-Agency Response That Secured Safe, Reliable Water for East Dunkard Community
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 12 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Applauds Multi-Agency Response that Secured Safe, Reliable Water for East Dunkard Community PUC Chairman DeFrank Says Regionalization Key to Tackling Infrastructure, Staffing, and "Forever Chemical" Challenges * HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank today joined state, local, and utility leaders at the East Dunkard W  more

Rep. McBride Recognizes Separation Day on House Floor
WASHINGTON, June 16 -- Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. McBride Recognizes Separation Day on House Floor * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Congresswoman Sarah McBride (D-DE) took to the floor of the United States House of Representatives to commemorate the 249th anniversary of Delaware's longest running tradition: Separation Day. The occasion marks Delaware's historic declaration of independence from both Pennsylvania and the British Crown in 1776--a pivotal   more

Warren, Schumer, Democratic Senators Call for Transparency Regarding Reprivatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Meeting
WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on June 16, 2025: * * * Warren, Schumer, Democratic Senators Call for Transparency Regarding Reprivatization of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Ahead of Federal Housing Finance Oversight Board Meeting "Transparency from your agencies is essential to understanding the Administration's goals and to ensure you will not reprivatize   more