WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Appalachian Voices, Boone, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) addressing concerns over the agency's proposed repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Standards for Fossil Fuel-Fired Electric Generating Units. The letter, which garnered support from 2,360 individuals, underscores the potential health risks associated with the repeal and urges the EPA to uphold existing regulations. The comment letter emphasizes that  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Alaska - Fourth Quarter 2024 * From September 2024 to December 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Alaska were 25,948, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 24,328, the U.S. Bureau of Labor St  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in South Dakota -- Fourth Quarter 2024 * From September 2024 to December 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 25,412, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in South Dakota were 22,744, the U.S. Bureau of L  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ reminds residents, businesses that burning trash is against state law * The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it's against state law. During the summer and fall burning season, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is moving to approve a revision to North Carolina's air quality regulations, aiming to tighten how companies measure sulfur dioxide (SO2) emissions. The proposal clarifies that burning supplemental fuels beyond what's needed for normal operations cannot be used to meet state emission standards. The change stems from a state ruling that determined North Carolina's existing rule did not prohibit the use of extra fuel to arti  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made public its weekly summary of environmental impact statements. EPA is making these filings available to the public, consistent with a federal air quality act. A change was noted in a prior announcement, with a public comment period extended for one project. The deadline for submitting comments, which was set for July 29, 2025, has been moved to a later date in August 28, 2025. Eight projects were included in the we  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Fall Tour Dates Announced for National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett * National Ambassador for Young People's Literature Mac Barnett continues his national tour this fall, sharing his passion for picture books with children and adults alike through his initiative "Behold, the Picture Book! Let's Celebrate Stories We Can Feel, Hear, and See." Mac will visit Elkhart, Indiana; Greensboro, Nort  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 80 Lawmakers Demand President Trump Reinstate Disaster Response and Preparedness Staff and Programs * U.S. Representative Don Beyer (D-VA) today led 82 U.S. House Representatives in demanding that President Trump immediately reinstate federal employees critical to disaster response and preparedness and fully fund programs critical to protecting Americans from extreme weather events. The lawm  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Statement on Bertie County Department of Social Services Effective Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services will temporarily assume leadership of child welfare services at the Bertie County Department of Social Services (BCDSS), as authorized under state law. This is the fifth time NCDHHS has taken ove  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 15 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools' Finances Plagued by Hundreds of Budget Overrides, $75 Million in Bonuses The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a new special report on the financial standing of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS). The report provides a detailed analysis of a series of poor financial dec  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Labor issued the following news release on Aug. 13, 2025: * * * NC Department of Labor Releases Complaint Breakdown Following $2.5 Million Wage Recovery Announcement NCDOL today issued a follow-up to its July 31 announcement that the department recovered more than $2.5 million in unpaid wages for workers across the state. * The North Carolina Department of Labor (NCDOL) today provided a detailed breakdown of complaints inv  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pettersen Joins Call Demanding ICE Address Instances of Dangerous Impersonators Assaulting Women * U.S. Representative Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) joined the Democratic Women's Caucus in demanding answers on the alarming rise in ICE impersonators who are harassing and abusing women. In a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross, Trahan Lead Members in Calling on NCAA to Promote Gender Pay Equity Following NIL Settlement * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congresswomen Deborah Ross (NC-02) and Lori Trahan (MA-03) led 8 Members of Congress in requesting clarifications from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) on how the recent settlement in House v. NCAA will impact women's sports. The settlement allows   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State coastal commission to meet in New Bern Aug. 27-28 * The N.C. Coastal Resources Commission (CRC) will meet Aug. 27 and Aug. 28 at the Tryon Palace - History Center, 529 S. Front St., New Bern. The regular business meeting of the CRC will be called to order at 1:30 p.m. on Aug. 27 and will resume at 9 a.m. on Aug. 28. A public input and comment period is sch  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Army has announced the availability of a final environmental impact statement for upgrades at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina. The document evaluates the potential effects of a series of actions aimed at improving the facility's safety and mission capabilities. The projects, which are planned for a six-year period from 2026 to 2031, are designed to address a number of critical requirements. These include explosive safety, water  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * UNITAS 2025 To Be Held Across Multiple Locations Along the East Coast of United States * MAYPORT, Fla. - U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, and participating nation forces are set to arrive at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., in support of UNITAS 2025 (66) the world's longest-running multinational maritime exercise, scheduled to start September 15, 2025. Download Previous 241218-N-DM308-1001 MAYPORT, Fl. (Dec 18, 2024) -   more