WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * 100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered to Travis AFB * Air Mobility Command welcomed the 99th and 100th KC-46A Pegasus delivered to the U.S. Air Force, during an arrival ceremony at Travis Air Force Base Dec. 2. Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the Air Force Reserve and the commander of Air Force Reserve Command, flew the 99th KC-46A in formation alongside Gen. John D. Lamontagne,  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Shontel Brown, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Brown, Stevens Introduce Legislation to Strengthen and Expand America's Cybersecurity Workforce * Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) today introduced the Expanding Cybersecurity Workforce Act, legislation to help more workers from underrepresented and disadvantaged communities join the growing cybersecurity field. The bill establishes a new di  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Bynum Introduces Bill to Protect Americans From Junk Fees * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) and Congresswoman Emilia Sykes (OH-13) introduced the Junk Fee Prevention Act. The bill cracks down on deceptive, excessive, and hidden fees that drive up prices for consumers across the country. This bill creates new transparency requirements to ensure families know the real cost o  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Carey, Landsman Reintroduce Bipartisan NO BOSS Act to Encourage Small Business Formation * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Reps. Mike Carey (R-Ohio-15) and Greg Landsman (D-Ohio-01) reintroduced the New Opportunities for Business Ownership and Self-Sufficiency (NO BOSS) Act to support individuals as they pursue small business ownership. The bill makes improvements to the underutilized Self-Employment Assis  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Max Miller Introduces Two Bills to Expand Affordable Health Care Options for Individuals and Small Businesses * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congressman Max Miller (OH-07) introduced two major pieces of legislationthe Affordable Care Economic Stability and Small Business (ACCESS) Act and the Improved Medical Patients Access to Affordable Care Today (IMPACT) Act to expand affordable health insurance  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Region 4 to Review Cleanups at 55 Southeast Superfund Sites in 2026 * ATLANTA (December 4, 2025) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that, in 2026, 55 Superfund sites in the Southeast will undergo a comprehensive and legally required five-year review to ensure remediation efforts continue to protect public health and the environment. The sites are located across Al  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- The Government Accountability Office has denied a protest filed by Valiant Government Services LLC, Fayetteville, North Carolina, challenging the U.S. Army's issuance of a task order for linguist services. The order was awarded to The Mission Essential Group LLC, New Albany, Ohio, combining requirements previously performed separately by the two firms. The new task order, known as EUCOM III, consolidates work in support of U.S. European Command (EUCOM) and U.S. Army Intel  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Hoeven Introduces Legislation to Preserve National Coal Council, Codify Mission in Law * Senator Working to Keep NCC Focused on Development of Coal Resources, Advancing New Innovations WASHINGTON - Senator John Hoeven (R-N.D.), a member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, this week reintroduced the National Coal Council Act to preserve the mission of the National Coal Council   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Husted leads bills to streamline Ohio water projects and support rural communities Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) introduced two bills, the Water Authority and Timely Environmental Review (WATER Act), which aims to streamline permitting for water projects, and the Water Resources Technical Assistance Act of 2025, which would support Ohio's rural communities as they navigate available water-related funding source  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Joyce Announces $3.75 Million for New Fire Station * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Dave Joyce (OH-14) announced $3.75 million in funding for the construction of a new fire station in Concord Township. This funding was secured through the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5371 - Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2026. "Since joining Congress, I have consistently worked to support our first responder  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sen. Schiff Joins Sen. Husted to Introduce Bill to Streamline Water Projects and Support Rural Communities * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined Senator Jon Husted (R-Ohio) in introducing the Water Resources Technical Assistance Act of 2025, which would help rural communities navigate water funding resource programs available through the EPA. The bill would require  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * NORAD ready to track Santa's flight for 70th anniversary year * The North American Aerospace Defense Command is ready to track Santa on Dec. 24 and is celebrating the program's 70th anniversary. NORAD monitors and defends North American airspace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. On Dec. 24, NORAD has one additional mission: tracking Santa Claus as he makes his   more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 5 (TNSrep) -- Ohio State Auditor Keith Faber issued the following news release on Dec. 4, 2025: * * * Report Shows Lack of Compliance Among Companies that Received State Loans, Tax Credits for Economic Development Projects A majority of companies that received state incentives had not met the job creation and/or payroll commitments included in award agreements, according to a report released Thursday. In total, 39 out of 60 companies that committed to creating jobs were   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 5 (TNSbrep) -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * New Report: Billions of Dollars Wasted, Consumers Harmed Due to Health Care Fraud in Obamacare Plans U.S. Senator Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following statement on a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) identifying several avenues of widespread fraud in Obamacare Marketplace plans, inc  more

WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Dec. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * Task Force findings show adequate dorms at Hill, improvements are on the way * HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah - The recent completion of 100-percent dormitory inspections required by the Department of War's "Barracks Task Force" order found suitable living conditions in Hill's dormitories. In October 2025, the Secretary of War asked the services to investigate living conditions  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: President Donald J. Trump & Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveil New "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" Initiative to Reset Fuel Economy Standards * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy alongside President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office unveiled the Administration's new "Freedom Means Affordable Cars" proposal   more