WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Announces New Communications Director * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced that Riley Pingree has rejoined his staff as his Communications Director. "I am pleased to welcome Riley back to our office as Communications Director," said Congressman Meuser. "Riley was a valuable member of our office and communications team in her previous service to  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 16 -- The League of Women Voters of Henderson County, North Carolina, has issued a public comment letter to the Election Assistance Commission responding to a petition from the America First Legal Foundation that seeks to implement a requirement for documentary proof of citizenship (DPOC) when registering to vote. The nonprofit organization, known for its commitment to empowering voters and defending democracy, strongly disagrees with the petition. The League emphasizes that vo  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 16 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release on Oct. 15, 2025: * * * $83 Million in SNAP Benefits Not Distributed to Applicants on Time A performance audit by the North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has found tens of millions of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefit payments were delivered late to North Carolinians. From 2021 to 2024, North Carolina processed 3.7 million SNAP bene  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NC Mining Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18 in Raleigh * The North Carolina Mining Commission will hold a public hearing on Nov. 18, 2025, to hear public comment on proposed rule changes to Subchapters 05A, 05B, 05F and 05G of the Mining Act Rules, codified in 15A NCAC Chapter 05. Attendance at the hearing can be in person at the Archdale Buildi  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Oct. 14, 2025: * * * NCDHHS, Trillium Health Resources and Open Minds Partner to Launch Initiative to Improve Mental Health Care in North Carolina The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the creation of the AdvaNCe Health Together Learning Community, a new initiative developed in partnership with national consulting firm Open Mi  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 15 -- Rep. Deborah Ross, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ross Joins Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Demand Administration Follow the Law, Provide Pay to Furloughed Federal Workers * Today, Congresswoman Deborah Ross (NC-02) joined 167 lawmakers in a bipartisan letter to Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russell Vought following reports that the Trump Administration intends to withhold back pay for furloughed federal workers, in violat  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Oct. 15 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Water quality swimming advisories issued for two sound-side sites in Dare County * Advisories against swimming were posted today at two sound-side sites in Dare County, where state officials found bacteria levels in the water that exceed the state's and Environmental Protection Agency's recreational water quality standards. One advisory is for the sound-side a  more