CHICAGO, Illinois, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report on May 21, 2025, entitled "Occupational Employment and Wages in Cincinnati - May 2024": * * * Workers in the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $30.78 in May 2024, compared to the nationwide average of $32.66, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Comm more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-25-0849) on May 21, 2025, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - April 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in April in 3 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 2 states, and stable in 45 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twenty-six states and the District had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 1 state had a decr more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an interim final rule adjusting Indiana's nitrogen oxides (NOX) emissions budget for electricity generating units (EGUs) under the Revised Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) Update for the 2024 ozone season and beyond. The adjustment increases Indiana's emissions budget by 1,681 tons to 11,245 tons, reflecting changes in operational plans at the R.M. Schahfer and Merom power plants. Initially, the EPA re more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, May 22 -- The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission issued the following weekly hearing schedule for May 26-30, 2025: * * * Monday, May 26, 2025 State Holiday = Memorial Day * * * Tuesday, May 27, 2025 CAUSE NO.: 44198-GPR17; ALJ: GORMAN; TIME: 10:00 A.M.; COMMISSIONER: BENNETT; ROOM: PNC, Room 222 PETITION OF NORTHERN INDIANA PUBLIC SERVICE COMPANY, LLC FOR APPROVAL OF A REVISED GREEN POWER RIDER RATE TO BE APPLICABLE FOR BILLS RENDERED DURING THE BILLING CYCLES OF more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is calling on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to issue crucial guidance for implementing the Thomas R. Carper Water Resource Development Act (WRDA) of 2024. In a letter dated April 30, 2025, the NPCA, representing 1.6 million members and supporters, emphasized the need for specific directives to safeguard and enhance America's national parks. The NPCA highlighted the Army Corps' vital role in protecting and restoring wate more ST

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Rep. Andre Carson, D-Indiana, issued the following floor remarks on May 20, 2025 (In this document, the reference to Mr. Speaker refers to the presiding officer of the House at the time of the speech): * * * Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of Medicaid and nutrition assistance. I would like to tell you about Arica from Indianapolis' Eastside, a single mother of five, including one child with special needs. She says that if Medicaid is cut, she and her five children will not more PR

WASHINGTON, May 21 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 20, 2025: * * * Senator Banks Introduces Legislation to Improve Federal Benefits Access, Reduce Fraud WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced Timely Access to Benefits(TAB) Act. This legislation requires states to implement a real-time income verification system to detect unreported or underreported income for individuals receiving federal benefits. It applies to any federal p more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on May 21, 2025: * * * Senator Banks Introduces the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) introduced the No Loan Forgiveness for Terrorists Act. This bill prevents students from receiving credit for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) while working at organizations that engage in illegal activities. The legislation works to codify an executive order from  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Banks' Remarks on Golden Dome, President Trump's Tariffs in the Oval Office WASHINGTON, D.C, - Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined President Trump in the Oval Office for the announcement of the "Golden Dome" and delivered remarks on how the program and President Trump's tariffs are benefiting Hoosiers. On Indiana's Role in Building the Golden Dome: "Your legacy with Space Force, Mr. Presid more PR