SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in Alaska - Fourth Quarter 2024 * From September 2024 to December 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Alaska were 25,948, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 24,328, the U.S. Bureau of Labor St more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Business Employment Dynamics in South Dakota -- Fourth Quarter 2024 * From September 2024 to December 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 25,412, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in South Dakota were 22,744, the U.S. Bureau of L more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Circum-Pacific Council for Energy and Mineral Resources (CPC) has issued a public comment letter to the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management advocating for the exploration and development of critical minerals in the Outer Continental Shelf (OCS) off the coast of American Samoa. In their correspondence, the organization emphasized the necessity of collaboration between the federal agency and local stakeholders to expedite mineral evaluation, thus ensuring economic benefits more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Haridopolos Hosts 2025 Human Trafficking Symposium at Eastern Florida State College * MELBOURNE, FL - Today, Congressman Mike Haridopolos (FL-08) hosted the 2025 Human Trafficking Symposium at Eastern Florida State College, bringing together leading experts, law enforcement, advocates, and survivors to strengthen local efforts against one of the most urgent human rights crises facing more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Firefly Safe & Green 32 oz. Fuel Bottles Hazard: The recalled Safe & Green 32 oz. fuel bottles contain hydrocarbons which must be in child-resistant packaging as required by the Poison Prevention Packaging Act. The product includes a nozzle applicator which is not child-resistant, violating the mandatory standard. When the applicator is used instead of the c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert on Aug. 14, 2025: * * * Name of Product: Wolfgang Puck Stainless Steel Petite Tea Kettles Hazard: The kettle's infuser basket lid is loose and can fall off during use, posing a burn hazard to consumers. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: August 14, 2025 Units: About 40,000 Consumer Contact: Synergy Housewares toll-free at 855-837-4111 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday to Friday, or online at https://cla more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Defense Industrial Based Consortium (DIBC) has informed both the U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division and the Federal Trade Commission about an expansion of its membership. The consortium filed a written notification revealing that 84 organizations have joined its ranks. These companies and institutions are now participating in the group research project. The addition of these members extends protections under the National Cooperative Research and Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Debunks Alligator Alcatraz Hoaxes * The media is desperate for allegations of inhumane conditions at this facility to be true, so they can slow down President Trump's partnerships with States to turbocharge efforts to remove the worst of the worst "Nearly every single day, my office responds to media questions on FALSE allegations about Alligator Alcatraz. The media is clearly despe more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Donalds Stands For Justice: Demands Nicolas Maduro Is Held Accountable For His Despicable Crimes * WASHINGTON - The United States Department of Justice and the United States Department of State have officially increased the reward for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of Nicolas Maduro. The new offer stands at "up to $50 million." For over a decade, Maduro has led Cartel de los  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Aaron Bean, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * From Classroom to Country: Answer the Call * WASHINGTON-- As students across Northeast Florida kick off the new school year, U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) announced that his office is accepting applications for nominations to the U.S. Military Service Academies. Motivated young leaders from Florida's Fourth Congressional District are encouraged to apply for the opportunity to join the Class of 2 more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds Immigration Enforcement Efforts Following Enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill * BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated significant federal funds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), dramatically enhancing ICE's ability to safeguard American communities. The ICE funding was shepherded into law by the Senate Judiciary Committee, under the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley Applauds Immigration Enforcement Efforts Following Enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - The One Big Beautiful Bill Act allocated significant federal funds to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), dramatically enhancing ICE's ability to safeguard American communities. The ICE funding was shepherded into law by more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Guy A. Van Baalen Appointed as Acting U.S. Trustee for Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands * Guy A. Van Baalen has been appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi as the Acting U.S. Trustee for Florida, Georgia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands (Region 21). Van Baalen replaces Mary Ida Townson, who is resigning August 16 after four years of distinguished service to the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * House Lawmakers Introduce Bipartisan BENES 2.0 Act Ahead of Social Security's 90th Anniversary to Protect Seniors from Medicare Penalties * Washington, D.C. --Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Raul Ruiz M.D. (D-CA), Dwight Evans (D-PA), and Brad Schneider (D-IL ) announced the introduction of the BENES 2.0 Act, aimed at protecting Americans approaching Medicare eligibility from costly more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Roger Wicker, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Amtrak's long journey back to the Gulf Coast kicks off with community celebrations * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., was featured in a Sun Herald article about the upcoming opening of Amtrak's Mardi Gras Service. Senator Wicker, along with community leaders and other stakeholders, will take part in the inaugural ride this Saturday, August 16 th, before commercial service  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- Research institutions across the U.S. are seeking approval to import specialized scientific equipment without tariffs, citing a lack of comparable domestic options. The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration is reviewing multiple applications for duty-free entry of instruments that will support advanced research in fields ranging from quantum computing to robotics. Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is requesting an exemption for a Heliu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission is commencing a preliminary investigation into imports of high purity dissolving pulp from Brazil and Norway. This action follows petitions filed by Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc., Jacksonville, Florida and the United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing, Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union. The domestic organizations claim that the imports are being sold at unfairly low values and that more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) has amended a previous public statement regarding the cultural ties of human remains and artifacts under its care. This change, made in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), updates a prior notice from June 3, 2025. The adjustment identifies which Indian tribes are culturally linked to the collection. The FLMNH has now determined that a connection exists betw more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Mothering Justice, Detroit, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), urging the agency to withdraw proposed changes regarding the interpretation of "Federal Public Benefit" under the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA). The organization argues that the new interpretation presents a dangerous departure from established practices and could severely impact early chil more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * NEW POLL: 90% Agree With Donalds Bill To Help Make DC Safe Again * WASHINGTON - On Friday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) reintroduced common sense legislation to help make our nation's capital safe again for all Americans. H.R. 4922 - The D.C. Criminal Reform to Immediately Make Everyone Safer (D.C. CRIMES) Act" is the 19th piece of legislation proposed by Congressman Donalds during the 119th  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSoth) -- The Florida Bureau of Radiation Control was alerted to a radiological incident on August 5, 2025, when a Troxler Model 3430 moisture density gauge was struck by a dump truck at a construction site operated by Rummel, Klepper & Kahl, Baltimore, Maryland. The incident was reported by the Bureau of Radiation Control to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. According to the BRC, the gauge was in use when the collision happened, leaving its source rod exposed but still i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Robert S. Peabody Institute of Archaeology (RSPI) has adjusted an earlier determination regarding the cultural affiliation of human remains and funerary items. This change follows an initial inventory completion notice issued in January 2024. Under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), the museum is responsible for identifying and consulting with tribes regarding cultural items in its collection. The RSPI's initial determination  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Noem Makes History in First 200 Days in Office * From securing 16 international agreements to revolutionizing safe travel and securing the U.S. southern border to historic levels, Secretary Noem has been working around the clock to make America safe WASHINGTON - In her first 200 days on the job, U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem is hard at work d more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Chair John Moolenaar Call on Commerce Dept. to Blacklist Communist China's Institute of Forensic Science * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and Chairman John Moolenaar of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) sent a letter to Under Secretary of Commerce for Industry and Security Jeffrey Kessler thanking him for the administration's efforts to prot more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Darren Soto, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Soto Commemorates 90 Years of Social Security * KISSIMMEE, FL -- Today, Rep. Darren Soto (FL-09) hosted an event to celebrate 90 years of Social Security and oppose Republicans' plan to cut benefits while handing out tax breaks for the wealthy. He was joined by representatives from the Florida Alliance for Retired Americans."Since President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into la more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Joins Florida Education Leaders and Families for FAFSA Testing Event * FORT LAUDERDALE -- Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon attended a successful 2026-27 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA(r)) beta testing event, marking the earliest successful test launch of the FAFSA form in history. Secretary McMahon was joined by Florid more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) has issued an amendment to a prior notice regarding the repatriation of Native American human remains. This change focuses on the groups recognized as having a cultural link to the remains, in accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA). The original notice, which detailed an inventory of ancestral remains, has not yet resulted in any repatriation. This amendment re more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects, a move required by the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The museum has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between these items and three specific tribal nations: the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians, Seminole Tribe of Florida and the Muscogee (Creek) Nation. The human remains of at least four in more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Florida Museum of Natural History (FLMNH) and the Florida Department of State have issued an amendment regarding the repatriation of human remains and accompanying funerary items. This action is taken under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) and revises a previous notice published in the Federal Register. The change specifically updates the list of Indian Tribes and Native Hawaiian organizations that are culturall more PR