WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * After Calls from Senator Budd, USDA Opens Aid Applications for Farmers to Receive Natural Disaster Recovery Assistance * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) released the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) opened applications for natural disaster recovery assistance for farmers. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced that agricultural prod  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve officer blends martial discipline, military leadership through jiu-jitsu * CLEARWATER, Fla. - Whether in uniform or on the mat, U.S. Army Reserve Lt. Col. Kenneth Roberts embodies the principle of readiness through discipline. As a 70H--Health Services Plans, Operations, Intelligence, Security & Training officer--Roberts serves as the full-time chief of operations for the Jo  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Warrant Officer Cohort celebrates 107th birthday, focuses on operational readiness * JOINT BASE MCGUIRE-DIX-LAKEHURST, N.J. - Today, the U.S. Army Warrant Officer Cohort marks its 107th birthday, celebrating more than a century of technical expertise and adaptive leadership that has strengthened America from World War I to modern multidomain operations. Established in 1918, the Army  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution Introduced by Adams, Frankel, Leger Fernandez, Watson Coleman, Blunt Rochester * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Representatives Alma Adams (NC-12), Teresa Leger Fernandez (FL-22), Lois Frankel (FL-22), and Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12), along with Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE),introduced the Black Women's Equal Pay Day Resolution, marking July 10, 2025 a  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Demands Criminal Investigation into CCP-Controlled Retailer Operating on U.S. Military Bases * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) sent a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary demanding a full criminal investigation into GNC, a Chinese state-owned retailer curre  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Crapo, Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Radical Gender Ideology in Schools * Washington, D.C.-- U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) to introduce the Say No to Indoctrination Act to codify President Trump's executive order preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 schools. "Children should not be radicalized, indoctrinated or taught gender  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 10 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * First Army takes the field at Chicago White Sox home game * CHICAGO - First Army's commanding general, Lt. Gen. Mark Landes, along with U.S. Army Reserve Sgt. 1st Class Garrett Bisinger, currently assigned to First Army as a physical security non-commissioned officer, and members of their color guard team received a military honor during a Chicago White Sox home game, July 9, 2025. During   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 11 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on July 10, 2025: * * * City Increases Funding for Homebuyer Assistance Program The City of Greensboro is upholding its commitment to offering an adequate supply of attainable housing by increasing funding for the Homebuyer Assistance Program. The goal of the program is to convert renters into homebuyers and promote affordable homeownership city-wide. In January 2022, City Council approved $1 million of   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Virginia's Slip in 'Top States for Business' Ranking * WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine released the following statement after Virginia fell behind North Carolina, Texas, and Florida in the CNBC's Top States for Business report for 2025: "Virginia's slip in CNBC's Top States for Business ranking once again highlights that the chaos and uncertainty caused by Preside  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over ICE's Use of Masked, Unidentified Agents During Immigration Enforcement Actions * "The consequences of allowing unfettered plainclothes enforcement actions are clear. Not only does it frighten people and lead to increased chaos, but it also allows criminals to take advantage of this environment of uncertainty." This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy, Amo Demand Answers on Federal Government's Lack of Preparedness After Deadly Texas Floods * BUFFALO, NY - In the wake of catastrophic flooding that has claimed at least 120 lives in Central Texas, Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) and Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) issued a joint letter to Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOA  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * McDowell Introduces CURE Act to Improve Oversight of Opioid Grant Spending Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Clarity for Opioid-Use Reduction and Expenditures (CURE) Act, legislation to create additional accountability and transparency over federal opioid response programs. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports that subrecipients of   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * 11 stores pay fines following price scanning errors RALEIGH - Eleven stores in eight counties were fined by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services' Standards Division for price scanning errors during the second quarter of 2025. "Even the smallest price discrepancies can have significant impacts on family budgets," s  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has waived notice and hearing requirements (Docket No. E-2, Sub 1376) and issued a certificate of environmental compatibility and public convenience and necessity to Duke Energy Progress LLC, Raleigh, North Carolina, for the construction of approximately 395 feet of 230 kilovolt transmission line in Buncombe County. This line will connect the existing Craggy 230 kV substation to a 30.5 megawatt Craggy battery energy storage   more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has partially granted a motion for procedural relief filed by the public staff in the matter of "Application of Duke Energy Carolinas LLC, Relating to Fuel and Fuel-Related Charge Adjustments for Electric Utilities Pursuant to N.C.G.S. Sec. 62-133.9 and Commission Rule R8-55" (Docket No. E-7, SUB 1313). This decision, issued on July 10, 2025, addresses how the public staff will present its position on Duke Energy Carolinas'  more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has approved an amended certificate of public convenience (Docket No. SP-47711, Sub 0) and necessity for Timber Mill Solar LLC, Chowan County, North Carolina, allowing for the construction of an 80 MW AC solar photovoltaic generating facility with 32 MW of battery storage in Jones County. The facility will be located at Ravenwood Lane, Pollocksville. Timber Mill Solar initially filed its application on January 5, 2024, seek  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 -- North Carolina Community College System issued the following news on July 10, 2025: * * * North Carolina Community College System Empowers Workforce as State Reclaims #1 for Business Ranking RALEIGH, NC - As CNBC today once again ranked North Carolina the #1 state for business, the North Carolina Community College System stands proud as the workforce engine behind the recognition. This marks North Carolina's third time in four years topping the national lis  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 11 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on July 10, 2025: * * * AUDIT: Medicaid Patients Left Vulnerable to Fraudulent, Potentially Dangerous Behavior from Medicaid Providers DHHS kept Medicaid providers on the program despite license limitations and suspensions * A new performance audit from the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) found patient safety vulnerabilities in North Carolina's Medic  more

WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The North Carolina Utilities Commission, Raleigh, has issued an order (Docket No. SP-76780, SUB 0) requiring public notice and a clearinghouse review for the "Application of Ironbound Solar, LLC, for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity to Construct a 40 MWAC Solar Facility in Sampson County, North Carolina". This directive, issued on July 10, 2025, follows application of Ironbound Solar LLC, Ewing, New Jersey, to build a 40 MWAC solar generating facility. Ir  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. John Rutherford, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rutherford, Carter, Fry, and Rouzer Launch the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On Thursday, U.S. Congressmen John H. Rutherford (FL-05), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Russell Fry (SC-07), and David Rouzer (NC-12) launched the House South Atlantic Red Snapper Task Force the day before the South Atlantic red snapper recreational fishing season begins. Reps. Rutherford, Ca  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on July 9, 2025: * * * PREPARED REMARKS: Sanders Keeps Sounding the Alarm on Health Care Emergency Worsened by Trump Budget Bill Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), today delivered remarks on the impact of the Republican reconciliation bill -- whi  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Senate conducted 15 committee hearings on July 9, 2025: * * * TYPE 1 DIABETES Committee on Appropriations: Committee concluded a hearing to examine a future without Type 1 Diabetes, focusing on accelerating breakthroughs and creating hope, after receiving testimony from Griffin P. Rodgers, Director, National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services; Ruby Whitmore, Old Town, M  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall and Risch Introduce Bill to Ban Radical Leftist 'Gender Theory' in Schools * Washington - On Thursday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) joined Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) in introducing the Say No to Indoctrination Act, which would codify President Trump's executive order from January 2025, preventing taxpayer dollars from funding radical gender ideology in K-12 school  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Southern Coalition for Social Justice, Durham, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), advocating for stronger safeguards against heat-related illnesses in both outdoor and indoor work environments. This correspondence elaborates on recent oral testimony given during an informal rulemaking hearing regarding OSHA's proposed Heat Injury and Illness Prevention standard. SCSJ commends OSHA's effort to   more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Outlines 10 Ways Trump is Wrecking the Country, Redefining the Idea of America * "I will never forgive him for the damage he has done, and for the damage he continues to do, to the very idea of America, for how the rest of the world now views this country, and more critically, more catastrophically, how we have come to view ourselves." Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senator Adam Sch  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Strong Support for Secretary Rollins' National Security Action Plan * (Washington, D.C., July 10, 2025) -- Following U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins' announcement of the National Farm Security Action Plan, elected leaders and industry stakeholders praised the policy agenda. Agriculture and Government Leaders Applaud USDA's Plan to Protect National Securit  more