WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Beyer, Lawler, and Peters Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Combat Rising Childhood Obesity and Diabetes * Reps. Don Beyer (D-VA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Scott Peters (D-CA) today introduced the bipartisan Childhood Diabetes Reduction Act to address growing public health concerns regarding rising childhood obesity rates and diet-related chronic diseases such as diabetes. The legislation would requir  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Chairman Smith: Hospital at Home Program Is a Proven Success for Getting More Americans the Health Care They Need Today, Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) delivered the following remarks during debate in the U.S. House of Representatives on H.R. 4313, the Hospital Inpatient Services Modernization Act. As prepared for  more

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCE reestablishes repair capability in support of vital carrier delivery mission * A team at Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) stepped up to provide auxiliary power units to the U.S. Navy's last remaining C-2A Greyhound squadron when no other source could, supporting the continuation of the vital carrier onboard delivery mission. When evolving fleet needs required an extension   more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Dec. 2 -- The city of Greensboro issued the following news on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * Greensboro Earns Fifth-Straight Perfect Score in Municipal Equality Index For the fifth consecutive year, the City of Greensboro scored a perfect 100 in the 2025 Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI). The national report card evaluated the laws, policies, and services of 506 municipalities nationwide based on their inclusivity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has determined that an industry in the U.S. is materially injured because of imports of corrosion-resistant steel products from 10 countries. These countries are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Netherlands, South Africa, Taiwan, Turkiye, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. This determination, made under the Tariff Act of 1930, followed findings by the U.S. Department of Commerce that the steel products were being sold in the U.S  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 1 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Mandatory Harvest Reporting requirements effective today for both recreational and commercial fishermen * Today's the day! Recreational fishermen must now report the harvest of Red Drum, Spotted Seatrout, Striped Bass, Weakfish and flounder, while those fishing commercially must report all harvest, even if that harvest is not sold. This requirement only applies t  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Announces New Chief of Staff * Washington, D.C. Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., announces that Marisa Burleson will take on the role of Chief of Staff. "Marisa is an exceptionally driven and highly respected professional on Capitol Hill," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "I am proud to announce she will serve as my Chief of Staff, leading my team in Washington and in the Third Dist  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * North Carolina Launches Children and Families Specialty Health Plan The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of the Children and Families Specialty Plan (CFSP), a first of its kind statewide health plan to ensure access to comprehensive physical and mental health services for Medicaid-enrolled childr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Nov. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued a performance audit report on November 17, 2025, entitled "State Fiscal Recovery Fund Periodic Financial Audit": Here are excerpts: * * * Executive Summary The Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has completed an audit in accordance with Chapter 147, Article 5A of the North Carolina General Statutes regarding the Office of State Budget and Management's (OSBM) accounting, allocation, and disburs  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Dec. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release on Dec. 1, 2025: * * * NCDHHS Launches Student Loan Repayment Program to Strengthen Mental Health, Substance Use, I/DD and TBI Workforce The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services today announced the launch of the Licensed Workforce Loan Repayment Program, a $20 million initiative to recruit and retain licensed professionals who provide mental health,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Over Thanksgiving Weekend, ICE Arrested Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens Including Rapists, Pedophiles, and Murderers * Despite what the media and sanctuary politicians claim, 70% of ICE arrests are of criminal illegal aliens convicted or charged with a crime in the U.S. WASHINGTON While millions of Americans enjoyed their holiday weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforceme  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 2 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Dec. 1, 2025, the nominations of five individuals for positions in the federal government: following news: * * * James Bishop, of North Carolina, to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina for the term of four years. Megan Blair Benton, of Missouri, to be United States District Judge for the Western District of Missouri. Christopher Michael De Bono, of the District of Columbia, to be an Associate Judge of  more