COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 16 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on July 15, 2025: * * * Brawo USA, Inc. expands Laurens County operations $23.2 million investment will create 24 new jobs * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Brawo USA, Inc. (Brawo USA), part of Brawo Group and the Holding Umberto Gnutti (HUG) Group, global leaders in the brass and non-ferrous metals industry, today announced a $23.2 million expansion of its Laurens County operations. The investment wil  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, chairman of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from d  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Roger Williams, R-Texas, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Chairman Williams Introduces the Equal Shot Act Today, House Committee on Small Business Chairman Roger Williams (R-Texas) introduced the Equal Shot Act of 2025, a key piece of legislation aimed at ensuring fairness in federal small business policy. This bill prohibits the Small Business Administration (SBA) and its Administrator from discriminating against firearm-related businesses  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Russell Fry, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) Introduces the Kayla Hamilton Act to Protect American Communities from Dangerous UAC Placements Congressman Russell Fry (SC-07) introduced the Kayla Hamilton Act, critical legislation designed to close dangerous loopholes in the federal government's handling of unaccompanied alien children (UACs) and to prevent tragedies like the murder of Kayla   more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57802) involving WestRock CP LLC, Florence, South Carolina: * * * Rep Org: SC Dept of Health & Env Control Licensee: WestRock CP, LLC Region: 1 City: Florence State: SC License #: 080 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Jacob Price HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 07/07/2025 Notification Time: 12:55 [ET] Event Date: 06/10/2025 Event Time: 00:00 [EDT] Last Update Date: 07/0  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Nearly 60 national and state-level organizations representing the needs of young children and families submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, urging the agency to ensure that any changes to regulations prioritize child and family wellbeing. The letter responds to the department's Request for Information titled "Ensuring Lawful Regulation and Unleashing Innovation To Make America Healthy Again." The organizations emphasize th  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 16 -- The South Carolina Department of Commerce posted the following news on July 15, 2025: * * * Rolls-Royce expands Aiken County manufacturing operations $75 million investment will create 60 new jobs * COLUMBIA, S.C. - Rolls-Royce Solutions America Inc. (Rolls-Royce), a provider of off-highway engines and complete power generation systems, today announced it is expanding its mtu engine manufacturing operations in Aiken County. The company's $75 million inve  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The South Carolina Growers Association, Ridge Spring, South Carolina, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the negative impacts of current H-2A visa regulations. The association, representing fruit and vegetable producers in South Carolina, is particularly concerned about the Adverse Effect Wage Rate (AEWR) Final Rule implemented by the Department of Labor. This regulation is seen as exacerbating the challenges faced by Ame  more