WASHINGTON, Sept. 2 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Sanction Chinese Fentanyl Producers * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 747 (link is external), the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act of 2025, bipartisan legislation that sanctions Chinese producers of synthetic opioids and holds senior officials in Beijing accountable for enabling the more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency issued the following news release: * * * Additional $35 Million Approved to Support Disaster Recovery ASHEVILLE, N.C. - FEMA continues to support the state of North Carolina as it leads community cleanup and restores infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene and other disasters. On Aug. 28, FEMA approved an additional $35 million in reimbursement funds for North Carolina disaster recove more PR

PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 2 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * FRCE develops online application to improve processes, increase efficiency * As part of its commitment to continuous improvement, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) has launched a new virtual request form designed to streamline operations and boost efficiency, saving time and money. The FRCE Process Control and Improvement Branch recently developed an online application called t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Environmental Management Commission to meet Sept. 10-11 * The North Carolina Environmental Management Commission will meet Sept. 10-11 in the Ground Floor Hearing Room of the Archdale Building in Raleigh. Members of the public may attend in-person or join the meeting by computer or phone. The committee meetings will be held Sept. 10. The full commission m more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSjou) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Exploring the Upsides and Obstacles of Growing Pacific oysters in Alaska's Cold Waters Scientists teamed up to examine how high-latitude conditions affect Pacific oyster health and quality in Southeast Alaska. * Alaska may be known for its wild salmon, but another coastal delicacy is making waves: Pacific oysters. These shellfish make up the bulk of Alaska's mariculture produ more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 2 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: Public invited to comment on draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corp. * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality (DAQ) is accepting public comment on a draft air quality permit modification for Columbia Plywood Corporation - Columbia Carolina Division, a plywood manufacturing facility in M more PR