WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released the following public communication dated Dec. 18, 2024, from the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection: * * * To: Administrator Michael S. Regan United States Environmental Protection Agency William Jefferson Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Attention: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2021-0863 and EPA-R03-OAR-2023-0179; Excess Emissions During Periods of Startup, Shutdown more ST

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: CHARLESTON, W.Va. After a natural disaster, it is important to protect your identity against fraud and identity theft. In some cases, criminals may try to get information by pretending to be disaster workers. Scam artists may try to apply for FEMA assistance using names, addresses and Social Security numbers they have stolen from people affected by a disaster.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance released the following testimony by Timothy Ferguson, acting assistant director of the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of FBI, from a Dec. 17, 2024, hearing on the oversight of the agency: * * * Good morning, Chairman Biggs, Ranking Member McBath, and Members of the Subcommittee. Today, I am honored to be here, representing the men and women of the Federal Bureau of Investigation more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The House Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Philip A. Wallach, a senior fellow of social, cultural and constitutional studies at the American Enterprise Institute, from a Dec. 18, 2024, hearing entitled "Restoring Congressional Power over VA After Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo": * * * Chairman Bost, Ranking Member Takano, and Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to join you today to discuss the prospects for a reass more PR

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: FEMA assistance for the residents of West Virginia affected by Tropical Storm Helene includes a variety of programs. Below is a summary of the types of assistance currently available. Insurance Residents with homeowners or renters insurance should contact their insurance provider immediately and begin the claims process. FEMA requires information from your in more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Dec. 27 -- Gov. Jim Justice, R-West Virginia, issued the following news release on Dec. 26, 2024: Gov. Jim Justice announced today that he will run across the finish line as West Virginia's Chief Executive and remain in office until Governor-elect Patrick Morrisey assumes office as the 37th Governor, ensuring a smooth transition process. "I have always promised Toby and Edith that I would run through the finish line as their Governor. They placed their trust in me wh more PR