PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Virginia -- Fourth Quarter 2024 * From September 2024 to December 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Virginia were 193,916, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 185,156, the U.S. Bure  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on July 31, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Cosco 2-Step Kitchen Stepper Hazard: The safety bar can detach or break while in use, posing serious fall and injury hazards to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: July 31, 2025 Units: About 302,000 (In addition, 11,000 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Dorel toll-free at 888-628-3778 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on July 31, 2025, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 2 of 5) * * * Great Lakes Authority The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (P.L. 117-328, Division O, Title IV, Sec.401) amended 40 U.S.C. Sec.15301(a) to establish the Great Lakes Authority (GLA). The structure and functions of the GLA are based on the   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * ICYMI: Senator Jim Banks on CNN discusses Fed Chair Powell, Trump Trade Wins Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) appeared on CNN's Inside Politics to discuss the Federal Reserve and President Trump's historic trade agenda. Key Excerpts: Sen. Banks: "...I know why the President is frustrated. All of the reasons that Powell has given us why interest rates haven't gone down have been wrong  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Marian University Center for Vibrant Schools, Indianapolis, Indiana, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging revisions to the proposed rule variations for the Mental Health Service Professional Demonstration Grant Program. The program aims to bolster the number of qualified mental health service professionals in schools-a goal deemed timely and essential by the organization. Their feedback is backed by a wealth of aca  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Carson Bill Would Improve Amusement Park Ride Safety * INDIANAPOLIS, IN --As the 2025 Indiana State Fair kicks off, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) is highlighting his bill to improve amusement park ride safety. "Thankfully, the Indiana State Fair has not had an accident on rides since 2006 - but we can't wait for tragedy to occur before acting," said Congressman Carson. "Currently, there is   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Rep. Guy Reschenthaler, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reschenthaler Announces August Mobile Office Hours * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chief Deputy Whip Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA) announced his staff will hold mobile office hours at various locations throughout Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District this month to offer increased assistance to constituents experiencing problems with a federal agency. During these mobile office sessions, constituents  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Leaders Praise the EPA for Launching Largest Deregulatory Action in U.S. History with Proposal to Rescind Obama-Era Endangerment Finding * WASHINGTON - Earlier this week, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin released the agency's proposal to rescind the 2009 Endangerment Finding, which has been used to justify over $1 trillion in regulations,  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Peters Reintroduce Legislation to Increase America's Global Competitiveness * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Gary Peters (D-Mich.) introduced the Global Investment in American Jobs Act to increase America's global competitiveness and ensure our nation continues to be the most attractive destination for international companies to invest. For decades, foreign direct investmen  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Young, Smith Reintroduce Legislation to Help Farmers, Analyze Long-Term Soil Conditions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Tina Smith (D-Minn.) reintroduced legislation aimed at strengthening soil research and enhancing long-term agricultural productivity across Indiana, the Midwest, and the country. America's farmers are some of the best stewards of our land, yet current tools fall s  more