ALBANY, New York, Sept. 5 -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation issued the following news release: * * * "DEC Does What?!" Podcast Episode 30 Now Available: Join Team DEC * The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) today released the latest episode of "DEC Does What?!", the bi-weekly podcast that features conversations with DEC experts about the agency's wide-ranging efforts to protect New Yorkers and the environment. Episode 30--"Join Team DE  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * As COVID-19 Infection Rates Rise, Senator Markey Presses Executives on Vaccine Availability at America's Largest Retail Pharmacy Chains * Boston (September 5, 2025) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Primary Health and Pensions Subcommittee of the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today sent a letter to David Joyner, Chief Executive Officer at  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following working paper (No. CES-25-58) in August 2025 entitled "Revisiting the Unintended Consequences of Ban the Box." The paper was written by Anne M. Burton and David N. Wasser. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Policymakers seeking to help disadvantaged groups in the labor market sometimes turn to interventions that limit information about job applicants that is observable to employers. Ban-the-Box (BTB) laws are on  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Lawler Wraps Bipartisan CODEL to Deepen Engagement in North Africa and the Mediterranean * Washington, D.C. - 9/5/5 - Last week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, concluded a bipartisan Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Italy, Tunisia, and Morocco, where he and fellow members worked to solidify alliance  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, chairman of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Chairmen Steil, Jordan, and Comer Subpoena Three Additional Individuals in ActBlue Investigation Today, as part of their investigation into allegations of potentially fraudulent donations being made through ActBlue, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01), Committee on the Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan (OH-04), a  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Lawler Urges IRS to Maintain Local Office in Rockland County * Pearl River, N.Y. - 9/5/25... Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) sent a letter to Acting IRS Commissioner Scott Bessent calling on the agency to maintain a local office in Rockland County following the planned closure of the IRS facility in West Nyack. The West Nyack office, located at 242 W. Nyack Road, has served   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Co-Leads Legislation to Reauthorize Lifesaving Stem Cell Program * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today joined Rep. Chris Smith (NJ-4) in introducing the Stem Cell Therapeutic and Research Reauthorization Act of 2025. This legislation will continue critical programs that expand access to lifesaving stem cell therapies while promoting effective altern  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Tenney Highlights the One Big Beautiful Bill's Role in Improving the Affordable Housing Tax Credit * Oswego, New York -- Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-24) today underscored the One Big Beautiful Bill Act's critical role in strengthening affordable housing and addressing the nationwide housing shortage. Housing is one of the greatest challenges facing New York and the nation. Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * National Summary Overall Economic Activity Most of the twelve Federal Reserve Districts reported little or no change in economic activity since the prior Beige Book period--the four Districts that differed reported modest growth. Across Districts, contacts reported flat to declining consumer spending because, for many households, wages were failing to keep up with rising prices. Contacts f  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Boston issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity expanded slightly overall, with mixed results across sectors. Prices increased at a modest pace, as did wages. Consumer spending was roughly flat for retailers and restaurants, and tourism activity softened a bit. Manufacturing sales rose modestly on average, with strength in AI-related products. Staffing services activity increased s  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following Beige Book on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Second District continued to decline slightly as tariff-related uncertainty continued to weigh on businesses. Employment in the region was mostly unchanged during the reporting period, and wage growth remained modest. Selling prices rose at a moderate pace, marking some acceleration since the previous period. Input prices con  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Following Testimony Before Senate Finance Committee, Rep. Angie Craig Calls on HHS Secretary Kennedy to Resign, Cites Disregard for Science and Threats to Public Health * Today, following his testimony before the Senate Finance Committee yesterday, U.S. Representative Angie Craig called on Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to resign. In a letter to Secret  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Illinois, ranking member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * Krishnamoorthi, Carson Sound Alarm on Trump Administration's Weakening of U.S. Defenses Against Foreign Malign Influence Today, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), Ranking Member of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Calls On President Trump to Restrict Visas for Iranian Regime Officials Ahead of UN General Assembly * Washington, D.C. - 9/5/25... Yesterday, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17), Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East and North Africa, sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump urging the Administration to restrict visas and limit the movement of Iranian regime off  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Mike Lawler, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Lawler Joins Bipartisan Push to Strengthen National Trails as Appalachian Trail Conservancy Turns 100 * Washington, D.C. - 9/4/25... Today, Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Don Beyer (VA-08) and Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, legislation to strengthen the public-private partnerships that preserve, maintain, and man  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ANNOUNCING DEMOCRATIC HEAD OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR THE 119TH CONGRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: It is my privilege to announce the appointment of Congressman Brendan Boyle as the Democratic head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly for the 119th Congress. Rep. Boyle will capably   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ANNOUNCING DEMOCRATIC HEAD OF THE NATO PARLIAMENTARY ASSEMBLY FOR THE 119TH CONGRESS * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: It is my privilege to announce the appointment of Congressman Brendan Boyle as the Democratic head of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly for the 119th Congress. Rep. Boyle will capably fill out the term of the l  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES STATEMENT ON DONALD TRUMP'S DANGEROUS ONE-MAN COMMAND ECONOMY * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: The August jobs report is the latest indication that Donald Trump is crashing our economy in real time and driving us toward a recession. Donald Trump and House Republicans promised to lower the high cost of   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 (TNSdok) -- The New York State Public Service Commission is inviting public comments on several proposed thermal energy network pilot projects. The projects, which fall under a proceeding to implement the requirements of the Utility Thermal Energy Network and Jobs Act (Case No. 22-M-0429), have reached a stage where final engineering designs and customer protection plans have been filed. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York Inc. has submitted plans for three projects: the Che  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on Sept. 5, 2025: * * * New Investigative Report Uncovers Billions in Taxpayer Money Used to Fund Chinese Military Apparatus Today, the House Select Committee on China released a groundbreaking investigative report (https://selectcommitteeontheccp.house.gov/media/investigations/fox-in-the  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Ocasio-Cortez Fights Trump Program That Would Give For-Profit Companies Financial Incentive to Reduce Care * WATCH HERE (link is external) Washington, D.C. \- Today, Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (NY-14) continued to fight against corporate greed by for-profit health insurance companies, including those that operate Medicare Advantage plans. Health insurance companies freq  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * On 100th Anniversary of Appalachian Trail Conservancy's Founding, Beyer, Lawler, Kaine, and Tillis Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Protect National Trails Across the U.S. * Today, U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA-08) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) and U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the bipartisan, bicameral Appalachian Trail Centennial Act, legislation to strengthe  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Gottheimer Announces New E-Bike Safety Plan to Protect Children from Rise in E-Bike Accidents * Above: Gottheimer joins local officials and first responders to protect children against e-bike accidents. HACKENSACK, NJ -- Today, September 5, 2025, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) announced new federal action to protect children from the alarming rise in e-bike accidents, joine  more

QUITO, Ecuador, Sept. 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks at a joint press availability on Sept. 4, 2025, by Secretary Marco Rubio and Ecuadorian Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld: * * * MODERATOR: (Via interpreter) Good morning, everyone. Welcome to Carondelet Palace. Next, the Foreign Minister of Ecuador Gabriela Sommerfeld and the Secretary of State of the U.S. Marco Rubio will be giving a press conference after the meeting with President Daniel Noboa. A note to o  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Stefanik Will Seek Congressional Ratification of Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim * Stefanik released the following statement on the Land Claim Agreement for Akwesasne Mohawks: "After months of needless delay in signing the Akwesasne Mohawk Land Claim Settlement Agreement from the Governor, I am proud that years of efforts working with tribal, county, and local leaders have been successful to sign t  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 6 -- Rep. Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2025: * * * Top Dem Slams Spending Bill That Leaves Election Security Behind in Appropriations Markup Today, Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25), the top Democrat on the Committee on House Administration, criticized the lack of sufficient election security funding in the Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Services and General Government bill during the House  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Sept. 3, 2025: * * * Ambassador Greer Delivered Remarks at the 2025 National Conservatism Conference Today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer delivered remarks at the 2025 National Conservatism Conference explaining how President Trump is taking action to build an economy that will support the fundamentals of our conservative society and take back our economic sovereignty. "Presiden  more