WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of FSOC Meeting, Warren Presses Bessent on FSOC "Actively Sabotaging Its Own Authorities" U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary and Chair of the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) Sc  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits for Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 26 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 49 volunteer firefighters' relief associations (VFRAs) in Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Bucks, Cambria, Carbon, Chester, Clarion, Clinton, Columbia, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, F  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-1558) on Dec. 11, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - September 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in September in 8 states, lower in 2 states, and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Eighteen states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 9 states h  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Breaks Party Line to Defend Union Rights * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) voted in favor of H.R. 2550, the Protect America's Workforce Act, which will nullify a March executive order and restore collective bargaining rights for federal employees. H.R. 2550 passed the House by a vote of 231-195, after Rep. Bresnahan helped secure floor considerat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Catahoula Crunch Continues Cracking Down on Criminal Illegal Aliens in New Orleans * WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) continues its pursuit to remove the worst of the worst offenders in the New Orleans area, arresting more than 250 criminal illegal aliens since the launch of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025. "For too long, the sanctuary policies   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Causer Announces Grants for WWII Museum, Historical Societies * HARRISBURG - Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) today announced $24,200 in state grants have been awarded to three area organizations by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC). The Cameron County Historical Society and McKean County Historical Society each were awarded $9,000, while the Eldred Wo  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sanford D. Bishop Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN BISHOP HELPS INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN LEGISLATION TO LOWER PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS, PROTECT HEALTHCARE ACCESS * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) called on the U.S. House of Representatives to take up the Pharmacists Fight Back Act to rein in the abusive practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs), the middlemen of drug pricing. The bipartisan legislat  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Deluzio Statement on House Passage of the FY26 NDAA * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Navy veteran and House Armed Services Committee member Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) voted against the 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). He previously voted for the bill when it passed out of the House Armed Services committee. "I voted NO tonight because the D.C. swampy machine did th  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Don Davis, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Don Davis Co-Leads Bipartisan Action to Prevent ACA Premium Spikes and Protect Affordable Healthcare * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congressman Don Davis (NC-01) joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers in introducing H.R. 6501, the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act. Davis is working alongside Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03), Tom Suozzi (NY-03), Don B  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Ryan Mackenzie, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mackenzie Signs Discharge Petitions on Bipartisan Healthcare Packages * Washington D.C. - Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-7), representing the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos, has joined colleagues in signing discharge petitions on the Bipartisan Health Insurance Affordability Act (link is external) and the CommonGround for Affordable Health Care Act. These are the two leading bipart  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean and Senator Gillibrand Reintroduce Bill to Empower Victims of Significant PFAS Exposure to Sue Manufacturers * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) alongside Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), Congressman Jerry Nadler (NY-12) and Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-13), reintroduced the PFAS Accountability Act to create   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting * During his opening remarks, Durbin again called on DHS Secretary Noem to testify in front of the Committee, urged Chairman Grassley to consider a subpoena if she refuses to appear WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judici  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Durbin Condemns President Trump's Racist Comments Towards Immigrants In Senate Judiciary Committee Executive Meeting U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting condemning the   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Sarah Elfreth, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Elfreth Votes No on PERMIT Act, Sounds Alarm on Chesapeake Bay Harms * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), Vice Ranking Member of the House Natural Resources Committee, voted against H.R. 3893, the Promoting Efficient Review for Modern Infrastructure Today (PERMIT) Act. She also spoke on the House floor in opposition to the legislation's specific provisions that undermine   more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Selects Two Local Governments from Pennsylvania to receive $6 million in Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling Funding Grants * PHILADELPHIA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Mid-Atlantic Region announced that it has selected two local governments to receive Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grants totaling $6,664,287. These selections are part of an agency-wid  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Unveils Clean Air Act-Related Resource to Provide Transparency for Data Center Developers, Local Communities, Tribes EPA's Office of Air and Radiation's New Webpage Directly Responds to Americans' Request for Clean Air Act Guidance to Support Permitting, Building of U.S. Data Centers, AI Facilities *  WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s Office of Air and Radi  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 10 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill to Restore Federal Workers' Union Rights Clears Key House Hurdle, Teeing Up Final Votes Tomorrow * House approves Motion to Discharge after months of broad coalition-building WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to advance the Protect America's Workforce Act (PAWA), bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Meuser's ACCESS Act Included in INVEST Act; House Passes Landmark Package to Expand Access to Public and Private Markets for Americans * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Incentivizing New Ventures and Economic Strength Through Capital Formation (INVEST) Act (H.R.3383), a comprehensive package of more than 20 bipartisan financial-services bills, including   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces New Main Street Designation in Southeastern Pennsylvania, Highlights Continued Investments in Downtowns and Main Streets Across the Commonwealth This new multi-county Main Street designation for the City Ave District, which runs through Philadelphia and Bala Cynwyd, provides up to $225,000 in supportive grant   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $530,000 to Protect Pennsylvania's Native Biodiversity in Projects Across the Commonwealth The Wild Resource Conservation Program supported 15 projects dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania's native biodiversity. Pennsylvanians can support the program through the Eastern hellbender license plate. * The Shapiro  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 12 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Dec. 11, 2025: * * * Shapiro Administration Boosts Funding for Pennsylvania's Public Libraries, Promoting Literacy, Education, and Lifelong Learning for All Pennsylvanians More than half of Pennsylvanians are regular users of library services, according to a new Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) report. The 2025-26 budget includes a $5 million increase for public libraries and   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Dec. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Shaffer Aims to Turn Volume Down on Digital Disruption in Streaming Ads * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) announced he is introducing legislation that would prohibit video streaming services from playing commercial advertisements at a volume louder than the video content they accompany. Shaffer's legislation will mirror federal requirements in the Commercial Advertisement  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 11 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Deluzio on H.Res. 939 * WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) put out the following comment after his "No" vote on the Motion to Table H.Res. 939, an Impeachment Resolution of President Trump. "Impeachment is one of Congress' most solemn responsibilities, and I take it very seriously. "I join so many patriots who have deep concerns with the da  more

WASHINGTON, Dec. 9 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson, LaMalfa Praise Passage of Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) and House Agriculture Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture Chairman Doug LaMalfa (CA-01) released the following statement on the advancement of the Secure Rural Schools Reauthorization Act of 2025: "To  more