WASHINGTON, July 25 -- A coalition of four environmental organizations has expressed strong disapproval in a public comment letter submitted to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding the proposed reissuance and modification of the Nationwide Permit program. The organizations argue that changes initiated under the previous administration would facilitate harmful activities in sensitive waterways and wetlands across the nation. In their comments, the environmental groups highlight concerns ab more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- Rep. Mark Alford, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Alford Applauds USDA Reorganization Plan, Selection of Kansas City as Hub * Today, Congressman Mark Alford (MO-04) issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced a reorganization plan that includes making Kansas City, Missouri a new staffing and services hub for the "We applaud Agriculture Secretary Rollins bold reorganization plan, which will bring the US more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has issued a notice of availability of environmental impact statements involving Washington, New York, Kansas and Guam. EIS No. 20250097, Draft, USFS, WA, Planning and Management of Domestic Sheep and Goat Grazing within the Range of Bighorn Sheep, Comment Period Ends: 10/24/2025, Contact: David Topolewski 509-664-9376. EIS No. 20250098, Draft, FTA, NY, Buffalo-Amherst-Tonawanda Corridor Transit Expansion, Comment Period E more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Members of Congress Release a Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Plan to Relocate USDA Agencies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced a reorganization of the department that would shut down several facilities in the National Capital Region and relocate thousands of employees across the country. U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Chris  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * National Capital Region Members of Congress Release a Joint Statement on the Trump Administration's Plan to Relocate USDA Agencies * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced (link is external) a reorganization of the department that would shut down several facilities in the National Capital Region and relocate thousands of employees across the country. Representativ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- President Trump sent 12 nominations to the Senate on July 16, 2025: Jeffrey Anderson, of Georgia, to be Representative of the United States of America on the Council of the International Civil Aviation Organization, with the rank of Ambassador. Julie Callahan, of the District of Columbia, to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative, with the rank of Ambassador. Jerome Francis Gorgon, Jr., of Michigan, to be United States Attorne more ST

WASHINGTON, July 25 -- The Small Business Administration's Office of Disaster Assistance issued the following news release: * * * SBA Relief Still Available to Kansas Small Businesses, Private Nonprofits and Residents June Storms and Flooding * SACRAMENTO, Calif. - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is reminding eligible small businesses, private nonprofits, and residents in Kansas of the Aug. 26, deadline to apply for low interest federal disaster loans to offset physical damage c more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 26 (TNSrep) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City issued the following news release on July 25, 2025: * * * Tenth District Services Activity Fell Modestly in July The Services Survey monitors services firms selected according to geographic distribution, employment mix and size. * KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City released the July Services Survey today. According to Cortney Cowley, assistant vice president and Oklahoma City Branch ex more PR

WASHINGTON, July 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service issued the following news: * * * Scientists Find a "Silver Lining" to Adult House Flies' Filthy Behavior Researchers at USDA's Agricultural Research Service (ARS) are investigating the microbial communities carried by house flies to enhance disease monitoring and reduce the risk of disease transmission by fly-borne pathogens in livestock, ultimately protecting our food supply and public health. House flie more PR