RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Ozone Season Begins Tomorrow March 1 marks the beginning of the 2025 ozone season as state and local environmental agencies renew their daily air quality forecasts for ozone across North Carolina. Through Oct. 31, the daily air quality forecasts from the North Carolina Division of Air Quality (DAQ) will include ozone in addition to fine particle matter (PM  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today inclu more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Georgia - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 3.8 percent of wage and salary workers in Georgia, compared with 4.6 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the state wa more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in North Carolina - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 2.4 percent of wage and salary workers in North Carolina, compared with 2.7 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate fo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in South Carolina - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 2.8 percent of wage and salary workers in South Carolina, compared with 2.3 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate fo more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, March 1 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 28, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Tennessee - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 4.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Tennessee, compared with 6.0 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the union membership rate for the stat more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Alaska - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 17.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Alaska, compared with 14.8 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Arizona - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 3.7 percent of wage and salary workers in Arizona, compared with 4.2 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in California - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 14.5 percent of wage and salary workers in California, compared with 15.4 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate f more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Hawaii - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 26.5 percent of wage and salary workers in Hawaii, compared with 24.1 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Idaho - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 5.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Idaho, compared with 4.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the state more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Nevada - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 12.1 percent of wage and salary workers in Nevada, compared with 12.4 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Oregon - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 15.9 percent of wage and salary workers in Oregon, compared with 14.1 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate for the s more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 28 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2025, entitled "Union Members in Washington - 2024": * * * In 2024, union members accounted for 16.0 percent of wage and salary workers in Washington, compared with 16.5 percent in 2023, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the union membership rate f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Introduces Guarding Readiness Resources Act to Support the National Guard WASHINGTON, D.C.--Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) has introduced the Guarding Readiness Resources Act to ensure the National Guard has the funding needed to repair and maintain equipment after responding to state emergencies. Right now, outdated bureaucracy is draining resources and leaving esse more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for Feb. 28, 2025 NAVY Corvid Technologies LLC,* Mooresville, North Carolina, is awarded a $268,443,030 firm-fixed-price contract for the design, manufacture, and delivery of short/medium range sub-orbital vehicles configurations, including provision of ground test hardware, special test equipment, materials and required engineering support and launch support services. This contract includes opt more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ Accepting Public Comments on Draft Water and Wastewater Funding Intended Use Plans # RALEIGH - The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Infrastructure is accepting comments until March 14, 2025 on updates to several Intended Use Plans (IUPs) and Project Priority Lists, and until March 31, 2025, for new draft Intended Use more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed settlement with Phillips 66 Company concerning the Horton Iron and Metal Superfund Site in Wilmington, North Carolina. The agreement, made under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), seeks to recover costs associated with a cleanup at the site, as well as expenses already incurred by the EPA. The site has been identified for remediation due to contamin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Aviation Administration has finalized a new airspace designation for ECU Health Bertie Hospital Heliport in Windsor, North Carolina, introducing Class E airspace extending from 700 feet above the surface. This designation supports newly implemented area navigation (RNAV) GPS standard instrument approach procedures, improving controlled airspace for enhanced safety and more efficient air traffic management. By establishing a dedicated airspace structur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * FBI Announces Eight FBI Subjects from Mexico in U.S. Custody The FBI is announcing eight men, including two former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitives, who were transferred into U.S. custody from Mexico this week. All are key subjects of FBI investigations spanning several states. Rafael Caro Quintero is a former FBI Ten Most Wanted Fugitive wanted for his alleged involvement in the kidnapping and murder of Dr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The FBI issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Attorney General Pamela Bondi Announces 29 Wanted Defendants from Mexico Taken into U.S. Custody Today, the United States secured custody of 29 defendants from Mexico who are facing charges in districts around the country relating to racketeering, drug-trafficking, murder, illegal use of firearms, money laundering, and other crimes. The defendants taken into U.S. custody today include leaders and managers more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2025: * * * Figures Gives Floor Statement Pressing the Trump Administration to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), spoke on the House floor to address the recent decision by the Trump Administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian nationals in the United States. Highlighting the dire conditions in Haiti, more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-875) on the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act (H.R. 3120), which aims to ban anticompetitive terms in facility and insurance contracts that limit access to higher quality and lower cost care. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose H.R. 3120, the Healthy Competition for Better Care Act, amends the Employee Retirem more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.J. Res. 181 is to disap more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-877) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 181), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Definition of 'Employer'-Association Health Plans". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) MINORITY VIEWS INTRODUCTION Committee more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE The purpose of H.J. more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) Introduction DOL  more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-878) on a joint resolution (H.J.Res. 142), providing for congressional disapproval under Chapter 8 of Title 5 of the U.S. Code of the rule submitted by the Department of Labor relating to "Retirement Security Rule: Definition of an Investment Advice Fiduciary". The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. * * * (Continued from Part 2 of 3) EXPLANATION OF AME more ST

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- The House Education and the Workforce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 118-876) on the Transparent Telehealth Bills Act of 2024 (H.R. 9457), which aims to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit increased payments under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage for telehealth services furnished by a provider located at a facility. The report was advanced by Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, on Dec. 16, 2024. Here are excerpt more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 28 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources to hold public hearing on proposed changes to N.C. water quality standards The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Water Resources (DWR) will hold a public hearing on April 22 to hear public comment on proposed changes to North Carolina's surface water quality standards, including the addition of standa more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * New Forever stamps capture the beauty of the Appalachian Trail Feb. 28, 2025 # New Forever Stamps Capture the Beauty of the Appalachian Trail It Spans 14 States and Nearly 2,200 Miles DAWSONVILLE, Ga. -- A first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for the Appalachian Trail Forever stamps was held today at Amicalola Falls State Park. The stunning images will bring a touch of the outdoors to First-Class M more PR

WASHINGTON, March 1 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on Feb. 28, 2025: * * * Rep. Knott Statement on Wake Co. Murder Suspect Extradited from Mexico WAKE COUNTY, NC - Today, Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) released the following statement regarding the extradition of a murder suspect from Mexico to be tried for the killing of Wake County Deputy Ned Byrd. "Many North Carolinians, especially in the law enforcement community, dealt with the grief of losing W more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release: * * * Shaheen, Tillis Reintroduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Support for Rural Water Systems (Washington, DC) - U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration and Related Agencies, and Thom Tillis (R-NC) are reintroducing bipartisan legislation to help rural communities make necessary more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying: Tuberville's Legislation Will Save Women and Girls' Sports WASHINGTON - In January 2025, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) reintroduced the Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act, or S.9, to save women's sports and preserve Title IX protections for female athletes. Over the past four years, the Biden administration took a sledgehammer to Title IX - resulting in more  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * Trump Administration Stops Lowering Standards for Police, Firefighters President Donald J. Trump declared an end to lower standards in the name of discriminatory "diversity, equity, and inclusion" initiatives -- and the Trump Administration continues to make good on that commitment to prioritize merit, not divisive race-based obsessions, in hiring. Yesterday, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Department of Justic more PR