WASHINGTON, July 30 (Rep.) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * "50 States of Fraud" * On 60th Anniversary of Medicaid, Speaker Johnson highlights waste, fraud, and abuse in Medicaid across the country WASHINGTON -- Sixty years ago today, Medicaid was created as an important safety net for pregnant women, single mothers, low-income seniors, and Americans with disabilities. Since then, the program has become dramatically expanded beyond its or  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * After Trump's Cuts, Pingree Leads Bipartisan Effort to Restore Local Food Lifelines * Today, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine), a longtime farmer and member of the House Agriculture Committee, led a bipartisan group of her colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food. The bill, co-led by Representatives Rob Bres  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Better Markets submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury expressing full support for its proposed information collection activities concerning nonbank financial companies. The organization emphasized the critical need for this data to assess risks to financial stability. Better Markets highlighted that nonbanks represent a growing segment of the U.S. and global financial system, posing an increasing threat to stability. The organization note  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Leads Bipartisan Legislation to Put Local Food on Local Tables * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) led a bipartisan group of his colleagues in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act to boost the purchasing and distribution of local food. The bill will help build stronger connections between local producers, and community food pr  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Community Legal Services of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service urging it to withdraw a proposal to establish a National Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Information Database. The organization asserts the plan would violate existing privacy laws and degrade public trust in the program. The legal services organization contends the proposal would permit unrestricted access to  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Kennedy Calls on Trump Administration to Reverse Efforts to Weaken ATF and Federal Gun Regulations * BUFFALO, NY - Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) led 47 of his colleagues in sending a letter to Acting ATF Director Daniel Driscoll and Attorney General Pam Bondi urging the Trump administration to reverse harmful efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to weaken th  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Participates in Energy, Manufacturing, and Rural Opportunity Roundtable in Williamsport * WILLIAMSPORT, PA - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) participated in a high-level roundtable discussion focused on energy, manufacturing, and expanding opportunity in Pennsylvania's rural communities. The event was co-hosted by the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Pennsyl  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Builds Local Partnerships to Help Feed Our Communities * WASHINGTON - Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Reps. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08), Chellie Pingree (ME-01), and Josh Riley (NY-19) in introducing the Local Farmers Feeding our Communities Act. This bipartisan bill would allow states, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), to establish cooperative agreements   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- CrossState Credit Union Association, a regional trade association representing nearly 500 credit unions in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). The organization commented on the agency's Succession Planning Final Rule, advocating for guidance instead of a prescriptive regulation. CrossState acknowledges the importance of succession planning for credit unions of all sizes and appreciates changes   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Markey Introduce Legislation to Transform U.S. Rail Network * WASHINGTON, D.C -- Yesterday, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17), member of the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA), member of the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation reintroduced the All Aboard Act. This proposal would dedicate $200 billion over five years to   more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Sherman, Magaziner Introduce 'Click to Cancel Act' * WASHINGTON, D.C -- Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17), along with Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32) and Congressman Seth Magaziner (RI-2), introduced the Click to Cancel Act, legislation to take on predatory subscription and auto-renewal tactics harassing the American people. The bill enshrines into law critical rules that th  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Education Law Center Pennsylvania (ELC-PA) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education regarding its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, on Priorities, Requirements, Definitions, and Selection Criteria: Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States. ELC-PA supports the Department's emphasis on evidence-based literacy but voiced concerns about the downplaying of social emotional learning, diversity, equity, and  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * ICE Philadelphia arrests Mexican national with warrant for rape in Pennsylvania * PHILADELPHIA -- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's Enforcement and Removal Operations Philadelphia and Homeland Security Investigations Philadelphia, IRS Philadelphia and ATF Philadelphia arrested Silvestre Herrera-Vasquez, a 48-year-old citizen of Mexico, in Mal  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice stating its strong opposition to an interim final rule that amends regulations regarding the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives' (ATF) adjudication of applications for relief from certain firearm laws. PCADV, the nation's first domestic violence coalition, works to eliminate domestic violence and enhance family and community sa  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 31 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * PUC Chairman DeFrank Leads National Effort to Strengthen Energy Efficiency, Reliability, and Sustainability NARUC Adopts Resolution Encouraging State Support for Natural Gas Efficiency in Commercial and Industrial Sectors * HARRISBURG - A resolution introduced by Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) Chairman Stephen M. DeFrank, supporting the advancement of natura  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly honors Butler County leaders as latest "Community Champions" * BUTLER, PA -- During a ceremony on Tuesday, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) named Bill Bellis and Ken Laughlin as the latest Community Champions of Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. Both men were courteous and professional during multiple visits to their properties by Rep. Kelly, the Task Force on the Attempted Assa  more

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Ohio, issued the following commentary to the Canton Repository: * * * Why I introduced 'Faith and Defiance Day': Remembering Trump assassination attempt I think everyone can agree that we live in a very sensationalized time. Social media has amplified even the smallest events and trends into headline news. We're constantly bombarded with stories heralding the end of the world, so it's easy to look past the truly generational and transformative mome  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Richmond Area Employment -- June 2025 * Total nonfarm employment for the Richmond, VA, metropolitan area stood at 734,700 in June, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. (See chart 1 and table 1.) Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that while employment levels in Richmond were little  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Senate conducted seven committee hearings on July 29, 2025: * * * U.S. GRAIN STANDARDS ACT Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry: Committee concluded a hearing to examine perspectives on reauthorization of the United States Grain Standards Act, after receiving testimony from Nick Friant, Cargill, Inc., Chanhassen, Minnesota, on behalf of the National Grain and Feed Association; Kia Mikesh, American Association of Grain Inspection and Weighing Agenci  more

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Marshall & Baldwin Introduce Legislation to End Dairy Mislabeling * Washington - On Tuesday, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisconsin) to introduce the bipartisan Defending Against Imitations and Replacements of Yogurt, milk, and cheese to Promote Regular Intake of Dairy Everyday Act (DAIRY PRIDE Act) of 2025. This legislation will ensure that  more