WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- A coalition of 119 civil rights, labor, economic justice, and consumer advocacy organizations have raised concerns regarding the U.S. Department of Labor's (DOL) recent Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that mandates states to provide sensitive data collected by their unemployment insurance agencies. In a public comment letter, they urged the DOL to withdraw the proposed rule to address critical questions about data usage, privacy protections, and the overall necessity f  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Oct. 8 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * CICD 10th Anniversary and Data Summit * On October 8-9, 2025, leaders from across Indian Country, the Federal Reserve System, and beyond will gather to mark the Center for Indian Country Development's (CICD's) tenth anniversary and first decade of economic research and data work. This special two-day event will feature thought leader reflections on what we've learned from the past d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Edwards Statement on the Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. - " Democrats in the House and the Senate have chosen partisan politics over the safety and security of the American people - a true injustice to millions of Americans. Instead of passing a clean CR that would add $22.5 billion to the Disaster Relief Fund -- funding that could go a long way in WNC recovery -- my col  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Statement on Democrat-Led Government Shutdown * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) released the following statement after Democrats forced a government shutdown: "Tonight, Democrats shut down the government because Republicans refused to hand them $1.5 trillion in new partisan spending. House Republic  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Tim Moore Introduces Legislation to Continue FEMA Disaster Recovery Efforts During Democrat Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- As government funding is set to expire, Congressman Moore introduced the Disaster Relief Continuity Act to ensure the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) disaster recovery efforts continue uninterrupted, despite Senate Democrats blocking a clea  more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Ross Statement on Republican Shutdown * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) released the following statement on Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shutting down the federal government: "Let's be abundantly clear - Republicans control the White House, the House, and Senate. They have refused to negotiate with Democrats since day one of this corrupt administration  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ awards $1.1 million for clean vehicle projects that will reduce air pollution * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) has awarded $1.14 million in grants for projects that will reduce air pollution from diesel-powered mobile sources. Mobile sources are any type of vehicle that can pollute the air, including a  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting public comment on multiple applications for permits that would allow various entities to conduct scientific research and conservation activities with endangered and threatened species. These activities are intended to enhance the propagation or survival of species across multiple states and territories. The FWS has received applications for permits under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) to   more

WASHINGTON, Sept. 30 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Introduces Religious Education Week Resolution * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today introduced a resolution designating October 5 - 11, 2025, as "Religious Education Week" to celebrate the importance of religious instruction in the United States and to recognize the schools, churches and other organizations offering religious education to many of Ameri  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- IQVIA, Durham, North Carolina, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed guidance on Medicare and Medicaid payment policies for the calendar year 2026. The letter highlights IQVIA's support for integrating Patient-Reported Outcome (PRO) Measures and Patient Activation Measures (PAMs) as critical components in the evolving landscape of value-based care. In the letter, IQVIA outlines its extensive background in d  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Requests Pay Withheld During Democrat Shutdown * Washington, D.C. -- Today, Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., requested that his congressional pay be withheld for the duration of the Democrat-forced government shutdown. "No member of Congress should be paid while the American people are forced to endure the serious consequences of the Democrats' willful negligence and political games,"  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 2 (TNSrpt) -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina's August County and Area Unemployment Figures Released Unemployment rates (not seasonally adjusted) increased in 95 counties in August 2025, decreased in two, and remained unchanged in three. Edgecombe and Halifax Counties each had the highest unemployment rate at 6.1 percent while Currituck County had the lowest at 3.0 percent. All fifteen of the state  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release: * * * Tourism to Cape Lookout National Seashore Contributes $32,033,000 to Local Economy New Report Shows Visitor Spending Impacts * HARKERS ISLAND, NC - A new National Park Service report shows that 552,786 visitors to Cape Lookout National Seashore in 2024 spent $28,925,000 in communities near the park. That spending had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Offers Resources to Constituents During Republican Government Shutdown * CHARLOTTE, NC-- Today, Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, Ph.D. (NC-12) released a statement to Charlotteans on the resources available to anyone impacted by the Republican government shutdown and how her office can provide assistance to constituents during this difficult time for everyday Americans. "Republicans   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Foushee's Statement on the Republican Government Shutdown * WASHINGTON, DC (October 1, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans shut down the federal government: "For months, Democrats have made it clear that we are ready to work across the aisle on a bipartisan funding agreement   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Spearheads GOP Effort To Hold Soft-on-Crime Democrat-run Cities Accountable * WASHINGTON, DC -- Representative Mark Harris (NC-08) led a group of 10 House Republicans in introducing legislation targeting crime in Democrat-run cities. Representative Harris said, "America is facing a crime epidemic. Too often, Democrat-run cities put criminals first and victims last -- Iryna Za  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Shutdown FAQs * As of October 1st, a government shutdown has taken effect after Senate Democrats blocked legislation to continue funding. Congressman Moore voted for a clean extension to keep the government open. During the shutdown, Congressman Moore's office will remain fully open to serve constituents. While some federal agencies may experience delays, our staff will continue assisting with   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 1 -- Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Tillis Urges Senate to Replenish Disaster Relief Fund to Help Western NC Recover * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Thom Tillis delivered remarks on the Senate floor marking the one-year anniversary of Helene, highlighting how the government shutdown is hurting North Carolinians recovering from Helene and urging his Democratic colleagues to end the government shutdown so the FEMA Disaster Reli  more