WASHINGTON, July 17 -- A coalition of State Attorneys General from 15 states has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), challenging the agency's proposal to withdraw its determination that air cleaners are covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The coalition argues that eliminating the associated energy conservation standards and test procedures would negatively impact energy efficiency and increase consumer costs. The l more ST

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Betty McCollum, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Betty McCollum Leads Bicameral Letter in Opposing Cuts to The Corporation for Public Broadcasting * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Betty McCollum (D-Minn.) led a letter of 46 Members of Congress to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB). The CPB supports America's children with educational progr more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Corps of Engineers set to dredge Winona, Minn., boat harbor The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, announced today, that mechanical dredging to increase overall harbor depth will begin in the Winona Small Boat Harbor, also known as Dick's Marine, in Winona, Minnesota, July 17. Work should be completed by July 31. The work will take place d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brad Finstad, R-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Finstad Applauds Committee Passage of FY26 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Finstad (MN-01), member of the House Armed Services Committee, released a statement following the full committee markup of H.R. 3838 - the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) : "Duri more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * Kaptur Joins McCollum In Leading 45 Bicameral Colleagues In Letter Opposing Cuts To The Corporation For Public Broadcasting * Washington, DC -- On Wednesday, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined Congresswoman Betty McCollum (MN-04) in leading a letter alongside 45 bicameral Congressional colleagues to President Trump urging him to reconsider his decision to defund the Corporation for Public Broad more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 17 -- Minnesota Housing issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Minnesota Housing Approves $33 Million in Housing Stability Grants ST. PAUL, MN - The Minnesota Housing board of directors recently approved funding for two grant programs addressing homelessness and housing instability across Minnesota. The Family Homeless Prevention and Assistance Program and Homework Starts with Home fund organizations that offer supportive services and financial ass more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Murray Slams Republicans' Rescissions Package on Senate Floor ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the following rem more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, vice chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on July 15, 2025: * * * Murray Urges Colleagues to Vote Down Rescissions Package in Its Entirety ICYMI: Vought Refuses to Rule Out More Illegal End-Runs Around Congress & Refuses to Detail How Trump Will Execute Cuts If Rescissions Bill Passes * Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, delivered the fo more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission issued the following event notification (No. 57803) involving US Steel - Keewatin Taconite, Minnesota: * * * Rep Org: Minnesota Department of Health Licensee: US Steel - Keewatin Taconite Region: 3 City: Keewatin State: MN License #: 1078 Agreement: Y NRC Notified By: Ty Benner HQ OPS Officer: Ernest West Notification Date: 07/07/2025 Notification Time: 17:22 [ET] Event Date: 07/07/2025 Event Time: 10:00 [CDT] Last Update Da more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Chu, Colleagues Join Union Workers to Announce Legislation to Protect Workers from Extreme Heat * WATCH : Padilla pushes for enforceable workplace heat stress protections after hottest year on record WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, on the heels of another harsh heat wave across California, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.-28) joined union workers fr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Omar Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on the Future of Workplace Safety * WASHINGTON - Ranking Member Ilhan Omar (MN-05) delivered the following opening statement at a Workforce Protections Subcommittee hearing entitled, "Safe Workplaces, Stronger Partnerships: The Future of OSHA Compliance Assistance." "Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you to our witnesses for being here t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Susan M. Collins, R-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators Collins, Smith, King Introduce Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * Washington, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, their landmark legislation to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases, which became law in 2019. Senator Angus King (I-ME) more PR

WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Senators King, Collins, Smith Introduce Bill to Combat Lyme and Other Tick-Borne Diseases * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Tina Smith (D-MN) today introduced legislation to reauthorize the Kay Hagan Tick Act, their landmark legislation to improve research, prevention, diagnostics, and treatment for tick-borne diseases, which became law in 2019. Senator Angus King (I-ME more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The coalition of State Attorneys General has formally submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) opposing its proposal to withdraw the classification of portable air conditioners as covered consumer products under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (EPCA). The federal agency's recent announcement included plans to eliminate the relevant energy conservation standards for these appliances, raising concerns among the states and local governme more ST

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- Rep. Maxine Waters, D-California, ranking member of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 16, 2025: * * * Where Do Groups Stand on Dangerous Republican-led Crypto Bills? Keep Reading. AFL-CIO (largest labor union in U.S.): So-called CLARITY and GENIUS Acts "pose risks to both retirement funds and to the overall financial stability of the U.S. economy." "We need to make sure that the financial system is stable instead of creat more PR