WASHINGTON, July 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1152) on July 18, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - June 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were lower in June in 2 states, higher in 1 state, and stable in 47 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Nineteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 4 states had decrease  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release: * * * Blunt Rochester Joins Schiff, 30 Senate Colleagues in Effort to Protect Small Farmers This letter follows an announcement last week from the Trump administration seeking to undermine Proposition 12 and other state laws. * U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) joined U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and 30 of their Senate colleagues in strongly objecting the inclusion of the "Food S  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Introduces Gun Safety Bill * WASHINGTON, DC-- Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07), Congresswoman Robin Kelly (IL-02), and Congresswoman Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purchase certified firearm safes and secure storage devices. This incentive suppo  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Carson Statement on Use of Camp Atterbury for ICE Detainment * WASHINGTON, DC --Today, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) made the following statement: "In May of this year, I formally requested confirmation of reports that Camp Atterbury in my home state would be used for ICE detainment. Earlier this week, I finally received confirmation of the plan. Unfortunately, the Department of Hom  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- The National Consumer Law Center and a coalition of consumer advocacy organizations have submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau regarding a proposed rule amending the Civil Penalty Fund Rule. The proposal seeks to remove the provision allowing the use of the fund for consumer education and financial literacy, prompting significant concern from advocates representing low-income clients. In their letter, the organizations emphasize the  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 19 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news: * * * Congressman Scott Fitzgerald Tours Former Grade School Transformed Into Housing, Leads Discussion on Challenges for Seniors and Our Workforce Associated Bank, Wisconsin Partnership for Housing Development, Inc. Provide Perspectives on Local Housing Challenges * MUSKEGO, WIS. (July 18, 2025) - U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05)  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Erin Houchin, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Houchin Files Resolution, Calls Out Democrat Epstein Stunt * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) announced the introduction of a resolution calling on the Department of Justice to release the Epstein files within 30 days, while ensuring protections for victims remain in place. "I have always supported full transparency when it comes to the Epstein files, and I'm glad to back Pres  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: As Republicans Gut Medicaid Funding for Planned Parenthood, Sen. Markey, Rep. Fletcher Host Spotlight Hearing on Republican Attacks on Birth Control Access * Watch: Senator Markey hosts spotlight hearing on birth control access in the Post-Roe Era Washington (July 17, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pension (HELP) Com  more

WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks Presses National Park Service on Woke Projects that Violate Trump Executive Order Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) sent a letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Acting National Park Service Director Jessica Bowron, urging full compliance with President Trump's Restoring Truth and Sanity to American History executive order. The order directs federal agencies to ensure that nation  more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 19 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following agenda: * * * TO: Commission Chairman James F. Huston, Commissioners Bennett, Freeman, Veleta and Ziegner FROM: Commission Technical Divisions DATE: July 18, 2025 RE: 30-Day Utility Articles for Conference on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 @ 10:00 a.m. The following thirty-day filings have been submitted to the Commission. Each item was reviewed by the appropriate Commission Technical Divisions and a  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Indy Hunger Network has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) expressing serious concerns regarding the proposed National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Information Database, highlighted in a recent notice published in the Federal Register. The organization, which works closely with food banks and pantries in Indiana, underscores the potential adverse effects the new directives may have on vulnerable populations.   more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Messmer Launches Congressional Hypersonics Caucus Yesterday, Reps. Mark Messmer (R-IN) and Donald Norcross (D-NJ) announced the official launch of the Congressional Hypersonics Caucus for the 119th Congress. The mission of the bipartisan caucus is to educate Members of Congress, congressional staff, federal administration officials, academia, and other important stakeholders, about t  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * Messmer Questions U.S. University Leaders Regarding Antisemitic Demonstrations This week, in the House Education and Workforce Committee, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) joined his colleagues in questioning the presidents of several American universities to gain insight about what they are doing to protect Jewish students from antisemitic attacks and demonstrations occurring on their campus  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Mark Messmer, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 17, 2025: * * * Messmer Supports Digital Assets Innovation Today, Rep. Mark Messmer (R-IN) spoke on the House Floor in support of H.R. 3633, the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025. The CLARITY Act establishes clear rules of the road for the digital assets industry by drawing explicit lines in the jurisdictions between the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Commodities Futures Tradin  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Robin Kelly, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Introduces Gun Safety Bill with Reps. Carson, McBath * Legislation would incentivize gun owners to securely store their firearms, practice safe storage WASHINGTON -- Today, Reps. Robin Kelly (IL-02), Andre Carson (IN-07) and Lucy McBath (GA-06) introduced the Gun Safety Incentive Act. The bill promotes safe gun storage practices by providing a federal tax credit for individuals who purc  more

WASHINGTON, July 19 -- Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 18, 2025: * * * REP. STUTZMAN VOTES TO HALT UNNECESSARY GOVERNMENT SPENDING Today, Congressman Marlin Stutzman (IN-03) voted in favor of H.R. 4, the Rescissions Act of 2025. This legislation will put money back in the pockets of American families and workers by halting government spending on programs that will work to further the Leftist agenda and fund unnecessary programs overseas. Rep. Stutzma  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Yakym Votes to Support a Strong National Defense * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) voted to pass the Defense Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 4016) out of the House of Representatives, which will support a strong national defense. "America is home to the most lethal and capable fighting force in the world, and the Defense Appropriations Act ensures it stays that way," R  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Banks Introduces Legislation to Protect American Parks Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the Protecting America's Treasures by Raising Inflow from Overseas Tourists (PATRIOT) Parks Act. The Patriot Parks Act amends the Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act to standardize and increase foreign visitor fees at National Parks. This bill codifies President Trump's "Make America Beautiful A  more

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks Secures Critical Defense Wins for Indiana in FY26 NDAA Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement after securing critical funding and wins for Indiana defense priorities in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act. Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "Indiana's military facilities and manufacturing base are vital to  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Rep. Rudy Yakym, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Yakym Votes to Eliminate Government Waste, Fraud, and Abuse * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Rudy Yakym (IN-02) issued the following statement after House Republicans passed the Senate-amended rescissions package to cut $9 billion in wasteful spending: "Hoosiers deserve to keep more of what they earn, and that begins with holding Washington accountable," Rep. Yakym said. "The $9 billion resci  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young Sends Letter to FAA, OMB Supporting the President's Vision for Securing American Drone Dominance * WASHINGTON - As President Donald Trump moves to reestablish American leadership in unmanned aerial systems, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Commerce Committee, sent a letter to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford and Office of Management and Bu  more

WASHINGTON, July 18 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Crack Down on Illegal Drug Activity on Social Media * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined Senate colleagues in reintroducing the Cooper Davis and Devin Norring Act, which would require social media companies and other communication service providers to take on a more active role in working with federal agencies to combat the illegal sale and distr  more