WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Completion of road project opens 12-mile corridor on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Blowing Rock and Linville Falls, North Carolina * News Release Date: July 21, 2025 BLOWING ROCK, NC - On Monday, July 21, 2025, Blue Ridge Parkway officials opened a section of the 469-mile historic route in North Carolina from milepost 305.2, near Beacon Heights and U.S. 221, to milepos  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Richard Hudson, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Hudson Delivers Summer of Wins for Fort Bragg: Fiscal Year 2026 Defense Department and Military Construction Budgets Secure New Investments and Support for Troops & Veterans * July 18, 2025 Press Release WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representative Richard Hudson (NC-09) released the following statement on the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 funding bill for the Department of Defense  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service has issued a rule (Docket No. FWS-R5-ES-2023-0181) entitled "Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Removal of Roanoke Logperch From the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife." The rule announces the removal of the Roanoke logperch from the Federal List of Endangered and Threatened Wildlife determining that the species has recovered to the point where it no longer meets the definiti  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Gluesenkamp Perez, Rouzer Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Strengthen Forestry Career Pathways * Today, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Reps. David Rouzer (NC-07) introduced the bipartisan Jobs in the Woods Act, which will connect young people with rewarding careers and training in forestry. The bill would create a grant program for nonprofit organizations, state governments, and   more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Letter to Trump, Cantwell Unveils 5-Point Plan to Improve Nation's Weather Readiness in the Face of NOAA Cuts * 07.21.25 Cantwell to Trump: "We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create the world's best weather forecasting system..." WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation - the committee th  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on July 21, 2025: * * * Knott Delivers Remarks at Rules Committee Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) delivered remarks in support of his and Representative Stephanie Bice's bill, the Stop Illegal Entry Act. The bill strengthens penalties against criminal illegal aliens and deters illegal re-entry after deportation. Passing through the Rules Committee is the final step before the legislation makes i  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on July 10, 2025, entitled "Department of Health and Human Services Medicaid Provider Enrollment Follow-Up - Performance Audit Report": Here are excerpts: * * * The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has completed a follow-up performance audit in accordance with Chapter 147, Article 5A of the North Carolina General Statutes concerning the Medicaid provider enrollment   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on July 21, 2205: * * * NCDHHS, First Lady Anna Stein Celebrate Launch of Unshame NC, A Public Awareness Campaign to Reduce Stigma and Promote Evidence-Based Care for Substance Use Disorder The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services and First Lady Anna Stein, in collaboration with Shatterproof, announced the launch of the Unshame North Carolina (Unsh  more

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The North Carolina Health Information Exchange Authority, Raleigh, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP)/Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC). The organization offered insights on how the federal government can best support an equitable, interoperable, and cost-effective national health information infrastructure, with a particular focus on smaller and rural providers.  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Solar for All Community Advisory Board to meet July 28 * The North Carolina Solar for All (EnergizeNC) Community Advisory Board will meet on Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1 p.m. virtually. Members of the public may attend via Webex. An agenda and supporting documents are available on the Solar for All Community Advisory Board webpage. Event : Solar  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, expressing significant concerns regarding proposals to reissue and modify existing nationwide permits (NWPs). This feedback highlights the potential ecological risks associated with changes to the permitting process, specifically as they pertain to aquatic resources in the state. In the letter addressed to a key official at the USACE, the Divis  more

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, ranking member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations, issued the following remarks at the full committee's markup of its fiscal 2026 bill: * * * Thank you very much, Chairman Cole. Ranking Member DeLauro, my dear friend, Chair Fleischmann and all the members as we gather today to mark up this Fiscal Year 2026 Energy and Water Development Bill. I have to restate, Chairman Fle  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Soldier creates hand-painted mementos for fellow Hurricane Helene relief team members * Working on a team for 12 hours a day, 7 days a week is an environment that can encourage bonding - almost like becoming a family. After such an experience, it can be nice to have something to remember the mission, your new "family members," and the experiences you've shared together. This was part of th  more

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Offers Disaster Assistance to Agricultural Producers in North Carolina Impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal * RALEIGH, N.C., - Agricultural operations in North Carolina have been significantly impacted by Tropical Storm Chantal and related weather events. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has technical and financial assistance available to help farmers   more