WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The American Council on Education (ACE) has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education advocating for a delay in the implementation of the recently enacted H.R. 1, the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act. Signed into law on July 4, the OBBB represents a sweeping reform of the nation's student loan and repayment systems, as well as the accountability measures that govern how institutions package student aid. ACE's stance reflects concerns that the r more ST

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Secretary Issues Order to Secure Grid Reliability in Mid-Atlantic Emergency order increases grid stability and minimizes the risk of energy shortfalls in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. * U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued an emergency order to minimize the risk of energy shortfalls in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Secretary Wright's order directs PJM  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 30 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has put forward a proposal to approve Pennsylvania's state implementation plan revision aimed at meeting Clean Air Act requirements for a vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance program. This initiative targets the five counties--Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia--within the Pennsylvania portion of the Philadelphia-Wilmington-Atlantic City nonattainment area, classified as Moderate for the 2015 8-h more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice has lodged a proposed change to a court-approved settlement concerning the Malvern Trichloroethene Superfund Site in Chester County, Pennsylvania. This action, filed with the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, relates to a lawsuit against the Chemclene Corporation Inc., Jamaica, New York and its associates. The legal action began in 1999, when the United States sought to recoup costs tied to a hazardous su more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly crisscrosses PA-16 during busy August District Work Period * BUTLER, PA \-- This week, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) highlighted a successful August District Work Period, which included visits to every county in Pennsylvania's 16th Congressional District. In all, Kelly completed nearly 100 meetings, site visits, tours, and more during the five-week work period. He also returned to Washingto more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs Call Trump's Attempt to Fire Rail Regulator Robert Primus A 'Giveaway to Wall Street and the Big Railroads' * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, U.S. Representatives Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement on the Trump Administration's attempt to fire Surface  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 (TNSFR) -- A final environmental assessment from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission gives a green light for continued operations at the Peach Bottom Atomic Power Station, York County, Pennsylvania. The report, a supplement to a previous environmental impact statement, examines the environmental consequences of a proposed license renewal for two units at the Pennsylvania plant, which would allow them to continue operating for an additional two decades. The Peach Bottom facili more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on Aug. 29, 2025: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity Announces Winners of PA 529 Day Promotion More than $27,000 awarded to help Pennsylvania families save for education with PA 529 * Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that this year's 529 Day Promotion was the most successful ever, with more than 2,800 new PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts opened during the month of May and $6 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 30 -- The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission issued the following news release: * * * Public Input Hearings Scheduled for Aqua PA's Proposed Acquisition of the Greenville Municipal Water Authority PUC Holding Two In-Person Hearings on September 18 in Mercer County to Gather Public Input from Customers and Other Concerned Parties * The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has scheduled two in-person hearings in mid-September to gather public input o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 29 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Sand Bar/Arctic Shores/Best Yet/Great American/First Street * More Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recalls, Market Withdrawals, & Safety Alerts * Recall Resources * Enforcement Reports * Industry Guidance For Recalls * Major Product Recalls Summary Company Announcement Date: August 29, 2025 FDA Publi more PR