TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * ACTING DEP COMMISSIONER POTOSNAK ANNOUNCES JOSEPH SEEBODE AS DEPUTY COMMISSIONER Acting Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Ed Potosnak today announced the appointment of Joseph J. Seebode to the role of Deputy Commissioner to advance the Sherrill Administration's environmental goals. As Deputy Commissioner, Seebode will serve as second  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Africa, issued the following opening remarks on Feb. 4, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Defending Religious Freedom Around the World": * * * Congratulations and special thanks to Ambassador Sam Brownback and Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett co-chairs of the International Religious Freedom Summit just concluded here in Washington for an extraordinarily powerful, comprehensive call to action for glob  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 5 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Alumni couple endows scholarship for future educators at Penn State Harrisburg An alumni couple have pledged an estate gift to endow the scholarship they established at Penn State Harrisburg in 2020 for future urban educators. Steve Hevner, who enrolled at the University as a returning adult student, is a 1993 graduate of Penn State Harrisburg, as well as a retiree of the col  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Feb. 4 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson announces settlements with generic prescription drug companies totaling $17.85 million over conspiracies to inflate prices and limit competition * If you purchased certain generic prescription drugs in the United States between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, you could be eligible for money (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson today jo  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Multistate Amicus Brief Supporting Long-Term Energy Transmission Planning * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today co-led a multistate coalition of 12 attorneys general and the California Public Utilities Commission in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit supporting the Federal Energy Regulatory Co  more

SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 4 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Rollback of Fuel Economy Standards * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general, four cities, and one county, in submitting a comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opposing its proposal to weaken corporate average fuel economy (CAFE) stand  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following document on Feb. 4, 2026, from Economics Daily: * * * Hawaii and South Dakota unemployment rates 2.2 percent in December 2025 In December 2025, Hawaii and South Dakota had the lowest unemployment rates, 2.2 percent each. North Dakota, Vermont, and Alabama also had unemployment rates below 3.0 percent. The District of Columbia had the highest unemployment rate, 6.7 percent. The next hig  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Davids, Colleagues Demand Trump Administration Scrap Plan That Would Raise Costs by Weakening Vehicle Fuel Efficiency * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (KS-03), Representative Doris Matsui (CA-07), and Senator Ed Markey (MA) led 78 total lawmakers in calling (link is external) on the Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy to withdraw the proposed rollback of Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Chris Smith, R-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Defending Religious Freedom Around the World Opening statement of Chairman Smith at hearing on international religious freedom * The following are excerpts of Chairman Chris Smith's (R-NJ) opening statement at the House Foreign Affairs Africa and Western Hemisphere Subcommittees' February 4th joint hearing, entitled "Defending Religious Freedom Around the World": Congratulations a  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Congressional Black Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Caucuses Demand Noem's Firing Outside ICE HQ in Washington * TODAY, Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) led over 50 Members of the House Democra  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- The Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Democratic Caucuses Demand Noem's Firing Outside ICE HQ in Washington * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Yesterday, the Chairs of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) led over 50 Members of the H  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Builds Greener Communities with 30,000+ Trees Planted in 2025, 26,000 Planned for 2026 FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) is growing its commitment to healthier, greener communities by donating and planting tens of thousands of trees across its six-state service territory each year. In 2025, employees and community partners helped plant more than 30,000 trees, surpassing the company's annual goal. In 2026, First  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Outlines New Plan for Buying Electricity Starting in 2027 Proposal strengthens customer protections and makes energy choices easier to understand * GREENSBURG, Pa. -- FirstEnergy Pennsylvania Electric Company (FE PA), a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) company, has filed a new Default Service Plan (DSP) with the Pennsylvania Public Util  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-409) on the Association Health Plans Act (H.R. 2528). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose The purpose of H.R. 2528, the Association Health Plans Act, is to improve access to affordable health coverage options for workers employed by small businesses and self-employed individuals. Committee Action 109TH CONGRESS First Session-  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The House Education and Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-408) on the Self-Insurance Protection Act (H.R. 2571). The report was advanced by Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, on Dec. 15, 2025. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 2571, the Self-Insurance Protection Act, amends the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA)/1/ to clarify that federal regulators cannot redefine stop-loss insurance as traditional health insurance, thereby preserving   more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * McBath, Democratic Caucuses Demand Noem's Firing Outside ICE HQ in Washington * Washington, D.C. - Today, the Chairs of the Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), and the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) led over 50 Members of the House Democrati  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * New York Man Convicted for Attempting to Lure and Sexually Assault Minor Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and the Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) announced today that a New York man was convicted of trying to lure and sexually assault a minor. Shaheen Lariff, 56, of New City, New York, was found guilty by a jury on all three counts in the indictment again  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- The AFL-CIO North America's Building Trades Unions issued the following statement on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * NABTU STATEMENT ON GATEWAY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BREACH OF CONTRACT LAWSUIT North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU) President Sean McGarvey issued the following statement: "The Gateway Project is one of the largest construction projects in the United States and is critical not only to building trades members across the greater New York and New Jersey region,   more

CARSON CITY, Nevada, Feb. 5 -- The Nevada Department of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Nevada Consumer Affairs urges homeowners that signed an agreement or had dealings with MV Realty to come forward Department of Business and Industry Director Dr. Kristopher Sanchez, in conjunction with Nevada Consumer Affairs ("NCA"), today announced an active investigation into MV Realty PBC, LLC, MV Realty of Nevada, LLC, and certain affiliated entities (col  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 3, 2026: * * * New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding Without Quick Court Action, Jobs Will be Lost and New Jersey and New York will Suffer * New Jersey and New York announced this evening that both states are suing the Trump Administration for illegally withholding $15 billion in federally committed funding fo  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Encourages Young Artists in NJ's Sixth District to Enter Congressional Art Competition * WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) today announced the launch of the 2026 Sixth Congressional District High School Art Competition, part of the national Congressional Art Competition: An Artistic Discovery program. This annual contest provides young artists an opportunity to s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Pallone Opening Remarks at Energy Subcommittee Markup of Bipartisan Cybersecurity Bills Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Energy Subcommittee markup of five bipartisan cybersecurity bills: Thank you, Chairman Latta, for holding toda  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Pallone Secures $250,000 in Funding for New South Amboy Park and Playground * SOUTH AMBOY, N.J. -Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) secured $250,000 in federal Community Project Funding in Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation of a new park and playground near South Amboy Middle High School, converting a vacant lot into a safe outdoor play space designed for young children. "This fun  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Pallone Touts Importance of FirstNet for Nation's First Responders at Legislative Hearing Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following opening remarks at today's Communications and Technology Subcommittee hearing on "Evaluating FirstNet: Performance, Accountability, and   more

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State Centre State presents a new musical by Salzman and Cunningham * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State Centre Stage in the College of Arts and Architecture will present the premiere production of "The Morris & Essex Line," Feb. 24-March 6, at the Pavilion Theatre. With Music by Joshua Salzman and Book and Lyrics by Ryan Cunningham, the show explores the parallel connection between a s  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 5 -- Free Press, an advocacy group that is part of the media reform or media democracy movement, issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania House Committee Advances Essential Legislative Package to Support Local Journalism and Civic Information The bills follow legislative models that are succeeding in supporting local news in a growing number of states * HARRISBURG -- On Wednesday, Pennsylvania's House Committee on Communications & Technology pas  more

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 5 -- Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, issued the following news release: * * * Potomac Edison Pilot Program to Help Maryland Schools Transition to Clean, Electric Buses Company program will support school systems with funding and charging infrastructure and will test vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology * WILLIAMSPORT, Md.--Potomac Edison, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), has been granted approval from the Maryland Public Service Commission to launch a  more

TRENTON, New Jersey, Feb. 5 -- New Jersey Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Feb. 4, 2026: * * * UPDATE: New Jersey, New York Sue Trump Administration for Illegally Withholding Gateway Tunnel Funding Without Quick Court Action, Jobs Will be Lost and New Jersey and New York will Suffer * NEWARK - At a press conference today at Newark Penn Station, Acting Attorney General Jennifer Davenport announced that New Jersey and New York are suing the Trump  more

WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * WATCH: Sen. Schiff Presses Netflix and Warner Bros. on Impact of Proposed Sale on U.S. Production and Workforce Layoffs, Consumer Costs and Choice * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.), a member of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Antitrust, Competition Policy, and Consumer Rights, questioned Netflix's Co-CEO Ted Sarandos and Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.'s Chief R  more