WASHINGTON, April 8 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation has issued its quarterly status report outlining dozens of proposed, amended, and completed water service and repayment contracts throughout the western United States. The newly published Federal Register notice, dated April 8, 2025 (90 FR 15155), includes actions impacting municipal, industrial, and agricultural water users across 17 western states, from Montana and Colorado to Texas and California. Key  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Sam Graves, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Chairman Nehls Statement from Hearing on Airport Infrastructure Opening remarks, as prepared, of Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX) from today's hearing entitled, "America Builds: Airport Infrastructure, Safety, and Regulatory Environment": Good morning and thank you to our panel of witnesses for bein more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for April 8, 2025 ARMY Gideon Contracting LLC,* San Antonio, Texas (W912HY-25-D-0016); Randy Kinder Excavating Inc.,* Dexter, Missouri (W912HY-25-D-0018); Central Environmental Inc.,* Anchorage, Alaska (W912HY-25-D-0019); Tybe-Garney Federal JV LLC,* Newbern, Tennessee (W912HY-25-D-0020); Ahtna-Great Lakes E&I JV,* West Sacramento, California (W912HY-25-D-0021); Flatiron Dragados Constructors In more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Department of Labor, Missouri roofing contractor reach agreement after teen worker's fatal fall in 2023 Troyer Roofing & Coatings to pay $290K in federal penalties, criminal fines JAMESPORT, MO - The U.S. Department of Labor reached an agreement with Jamesport roofing contractor John Troyer after a federal investigation determined he violated federal laws, resulting in a teen worker' more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 22 Republican Governors Support Budget Resolution That Provides GOP With Tools Needed To Enact Trump Agenda WASHINGTON - Following the Senate's passage of the amended budget resolution, governors from 22 states signed a letter highlighting President Trump's support for the amended resolution, describing it as a preliminary step to unlocking a b more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 9 -- Gov. Mike Kehoe, R-Missouri, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Governor Kehoe Announces First 15 Communities to Achieve Missouri Blue Shield Designations Jefferson City -- Today, Governor Mike Kehoe announced 15 Missouri counties, cities, and towns as the first to have earned Missouri Blue Shield designations. To achieve this designation, Missouri communities must demonstrate their commitment to enhancing public safety, strengthenin more PR

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, April 8 -- The Missouri Department of Natural Resources issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * State of Missouri Selected for Nuclear Summit New energy sources will support U.S. energy dominance, reduce reliance on energy imports JEFFERSON CITY, MO, APRIL 7, 2025 - Today, the Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced the State of Missouri has been selected by the National Governor's Association (NGA) and the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * NEWS: Sanders, Scott, 174 Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2030, Benefitting Nearly 22 Million Americans WASHINGTON, April 8 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Education and Workforce, alongside 32 colleagues more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Cleaver, Foushee, Ruiz Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation (Washington, D.C.) - This week, U.S. Representatives Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO), Valerie Foushee (D-NC), and Raul Ruiz (D-CA) introduced the Cool Roof Rebate Act, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products to lower home temperatures and reduce energy consu more PR

WASHINGTON, April 8 -- Rep. Raul Ruiz, D-California, issued the following news release on April 7, 2025: * * * Reps. Ruiz, Foushee, Cleaver, Introduce the Cool Roof Rebate Act to Lower Costs for Reflective Roofing Installation WASHINGTON, DC (April 7, 2025) -- Today, Congressman Raul Ruiz, M.D. (CA-25), Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Congressman Emanuel Cleaver, II (MO-05), and introduced the Cool Roof Rebate Act, legislation to create a rebate program for reflective roofing products  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Sanders, Scott, 174 Colleagues Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage to $17 by 2030, Benefitting Nearly 22 Million Americans WASHINGTON, April 8 - Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-Va.), Ranking Member o more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman LaHood Opening Statement: Hearing on Government Watchdog Findings for the TANF Program Today, Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee Chairman Darin LaHood (IL-16) delivered the following remarks at a Work & Welfare subcommittee hearing on Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports on the need more PR

WASHINGTON, April 9 -- Rep. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following news release on April 8, 2025: * * * WTAS: Widespread Industry Support of Bipartisan SUPPORT Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, led by Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02), will mark up 26 bills, including H.R. 2483, the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Reauthorization Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation, which is co-led by Cha more PR