WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Democracy Forward, an organization that says it advances democracy and social progress through litigation, policy and public education and regulatory engagement, posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Warns Proposed Rule Would Endanger Survivors, Undermine Voting Rights, And With Recent Federal Court Rulings A coalition of organizations serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual violence, and stalking today submitted comments urging the U.S. Postal Servic  more

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- A group of 68 disability advocacy organizations operating as Consortium for Constituents with Disabilities has voiced opposition in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice's interim final rule that extends compliance deadlines for the 2024 regulation on nondiscrimination concerning web content and mobile applications accessibility. The rule impacts recipients of Departmental financial assistance and was designed to ensure equitable access for people with d  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Commodity Credit Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) provides funding for the Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP) for fiscal years 2025 through 2031, and, as a result, the Commodity Credit Corporation (CCC) is issuing this rule to establish OCCSP for 2025 and future program years. The rule specifies the eligibility criteria and payment calculat  more

WASHINGTON, July 6 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, released the following opening statement from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "To Review the Implementation of Farm Safety Net, Disaster, and Conservation Programs": * * * Good morning, everyone, and thank you all for being here today. I would like to extend a special thanks to my friend, Under Secretary Fordyce, for coming before the Committee today to discuss the historic investments mad  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Republicans' Disastrous Health Care Agenda Leaves Millions of Americans Without Coverage One Year After Trump's Big Ugly Bill Cut $1 Trillion in Funding From Medicaid And The Affordable Care Act, One in Four Americans Have Dropped Their Marketplace Coverage - House Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone Jr., D-N.J  more

WASHINGTON, July 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49020) entitled "Marriage Penalties and Bonuses in the Federal Tax Code:" (Continued from Part 2 of 3) * * * Policy Reform Options This section discusses policy reforms that would reduce or eliminate marriage tax penalties. Options that would create both marriage neutrality and marriage bonuses are included. The section discusses only reforms to the income tax code and does not discuss other   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news: * * * DEP Proposes Updated Safeguards to Prevent PFAS Forever Chemicals in Biosolids from Polluting Groundwater DEP is accepting comments on revised draft permits for biosolids producers to prevent PFOS and PFOA from ending up on farm fields Updated permits will provide needed certainty about what is in biosolids and protect crops and groundwater from forever chemicals - T  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture issued the following news on July 2, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $500,000 to Purchase and Process Erie-Area Grapes, Provide Fresh Juice to Local Foodbanks through Pennsylvania Agricultural Surplus System Emergency purchase from Erie-area grape growers harmed by sudden contract cancellations in March 2026 will support farmers and feed families. Under Governor Josh Shapiro's leadership, Pennsylvania i  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 4 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources issued the following news: * * * Shapiro Administration to Open Southern Portion of Catawissa Recreation Area, Expanding Off-Highway Vehicle Recreational Opportunities in Weiser State Forest The new trail section adds 20 miles of single-track riding opportunities spanning 725 acres in Catawissa Recreation Area. Seasonal passes will be available July 6 to September 27 at the Weiser District F  more