HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Agricultural, Environmental, Public Safety, Redevelopment, Transportation, and Additional Grant Opportunities * NEWLY LISTED PROGRAMS Office of the Budget: Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Who May Apply: Applicants must have been previously itemized in a Capital Budget Project Itemization Act. Use: Applicants can use funds for the purposes prescribed in the Capi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to FBI and DoD: Investigate Alleged Iranian Agents Working for U.S. Government * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 3, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth urging an investigation into members of the "Iranian Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to FBI: Investigate Palestinian Youth Movement for Inciting Violence Against U.S. Military Assets * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 September 3, 2025 Washington, D.C. -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, sent a letter to FBI Director Kash Patel urging an investigation into a Palestinian Youth Movement (PYM) member for  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio, Moylan Reintroduce Bipartisan "Best Price for Our Military Act" to Crack Down on Defense Contractor Price Gouging * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Armed Services Committee members Congressmen Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and James Moylan (R-Guam) re-introduced the Best Price for Our Military Act of 2025, legislation designed to protect public funds and combat defense contractor price goug  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick, Tonko Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality in Schools and Childcare Centers * New legislation delivers critical federal resources to protect students, educators, and families from harmful indoor air pollution WASHINGTON, DC -- As millions of students and educators return to schools nationwide, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Congressman Paul D. To  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Google Monopolization Remedies A "Slap on the Wrist" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement on Judge Amit Mehta's decision on the remedies for Google's illegal search monopoly: "The court's deci  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: * * * Owlett Bill Targets Unspeakable, Unimaginable Evil * HARRISBURG - Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) is introducing legislation that will provide a sentencing enhancement when a defendant is convicted of creating, distributing or possessing child sexual abuse material (CSAM) that depicts the defendant's relative. "Child sex abuse of any kind is horrifying, but how sick must one be to   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $6 Million Through New PIDA Loans to Help Businesses Grow, Create and Retain At Least 148 Jobs In Four Counties In 2025, the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) has approved $28,892,259 in low-interest loans that have resulted in $87,345,477 in private investment, the creation of 126 f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Pennsylvania Coalition for Oral Health, Delmont, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing concerns over the proposed changes outlined in CMS-1832-P. The letter highlights critical issues regarding Medicare payment for dental services and their integration into overall healthcare strategies. In its letter, PCOH emphasizes the importance of including preventive oral health care within Medicare's framework. The   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly Joins LIFE-NWPA for Tour of Crawford Center * MEADVILLE, PA - U.S. Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently joined LIFE-NWPA to tour its Crawford center and learn more about the essential services that Living Independence for the Elderly (LIFE) in Pennsylvania, known nationally as the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), provides to older adults. During the center vis  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Roundtable examines race to build data centers in Pennsylvania * Lawmakers hear from energy providers, union, conservation & rural voices PITTSBURGH, Sept. 3 - The future of Pennsylvania will include building more data centers across the landscape. State lawmakers invited members from across the community to talk about the benefits and concerns of the influx of facilities that wil  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Pennsylvania Resident and His Companies with $770 Million Ponzi Scheme * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daryl F. Heller of Pennsylvania and his companies, Prestige Investment Group, LLC and Paramount Management Group, LLC, with operating a multi-year Ponzi scheme that resulted in investor losses of approximately $400 million. According to the complaint, f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 25-cv-5036; E.D. Pa. filed Sept. 3, 2025): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. Daryl F. Heller, Paramount Management Group, LLC, and Prestige Investment Group, LLC, No. 25-cv-5036 (E.D. Pa. filed Sept. 3, 2025) The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged Daryl F. Heller of Pennsylvania and his companies, Prestige Investment Group, LLC and Paramount Management Group, LLC,  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America * WASHINGTON - Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nominees have languished on the Senate floor due   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Senate Democrats Block U.S. Attorney Nominees from Serving Communities Across America Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) requested unanimous consent to confirm 10 U.S. Attorney nominees who advanced the Judiciary Committee by voice vote. Since being favorably reported out of committee, these law enforcement nomi  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSFR) -- A collection of art by painter Henri Rousseau is heading to the U.S. for a temporary exhibition. The U.S. Department of State announced that the artwork on loan from international owners and custodians has been determined to be of cultural importance. The department stated that the temporary exhibition of these pieces is in the nation's interest. The exhibition, titled "Henri Rousseau: A Painter's Secrets," will first be displayed at The Barnes Foundation in Phila  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 3 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans issued the following news: * * * Stop Borrowing, Start Fixing Bridges * By State Rep. Valerie Gaydos 44th District Pennsylvanians are tired of excuses. Our state has more than $7 billion sitting in the Rainy Day Fund while more than 2,000 bridges are in poor condition, more than 400 are weight-restricted and dozens are closed altogether. Meanwhile, Democrat leaders in Harrisburg continue to push plans that borrow b  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- STRATA Skin Sciences, Horsham, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) urging necessary revisions to the proposed Calendar Year 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule. The company, which manufactures the XTRAC 308 nm excimer laser, has expressed concerns that despite its FDA clearance and established clinical efficacy, excimer laser therapy faces inadequate compensation under the current fee schedule, particul  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- Rep. Paul D. Tonko, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Tonko, Fitzpatrick Introduce Bill to Improve Indoor Air Quality * WASHINGTON, DC -- As millions of students, teachers, and faculty across the nation head back to school, Congressmen Paul D. Tonko (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) today reintroduced their Indoor Air Quality and Healthy Schools Act, bipartisan legislation that protects public health from poor indoor air quality (IAQ). In particula  more

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii, Sept. 4 -- The Navy Installations Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Navy begins removal of USS Arizona mooring platforms The U.S. Navy, in coordination with the Pearl Harbor National Memorial, will begin operations for the removal of two World War II-era mooring platforms from the USS Arizona, Sept. 3. This effort will help preserve and protect the USS Arizona and the memorial structure above, while also preventing harm to the environment.   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Sept. 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Waterfront development in PA improved by tax credit program * House looks to expand availability for waterfront development tax credit PITTSBURGH, Sept. 2 - A one-of-its-kind tax credit program created in 2016 has helped waterfront development in Pittsburgh, and developers are hopeful an expansion of the measure would help meet the rising demand for the program in the region and a  more