WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- A bipartisan collective of 120 state legislators has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation emphasizing the critical need to maintain and enhance federal transportation programs aimed at reducing wildlife-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity. The diverse group, led by Colorado State Sen. Cleave Simpson and Maryland State Del. Sheila Ruth, represents a variety of political perspectives and underscores their commitment t more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2025: * * * 33 Businesses from Murphy to Manteo Awarded New Designation of "Certified N.C. Destination Business" A new certification program from the North Carolina Department of Commerce aimed at strengthening small businesses through destination development strategies has named its first cohort to carry the designation Certified North Carolina Destination Business. The more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards - Supported FEMA Reforms Act Advances Out of Committee * WASHINGTON, DC - The FEMA Reform Act advanced out of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This comprehensive legislation includes key provisions from bills introduced or cosponsored by Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) to benefit Western North Carolinians still facing the devastating effects of Hurricane Helen more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 8, 2025, at a hearing to consider the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal 2026 (H.R. 3838): * * * Good afternoon, the Committee will come to order. Without objection, the Chair is authorized to declare a recess at any time. Today, the Rules Committee is convening to cons more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Mark Harris: "Iryna Zarutska fled Ukraine for safety but Democrats' soft-on-crime policies failed her." * WASHINGTON, DC -- On Monday, Congressman Mark Harris (NC-08) penned an op-ed in slamming Democrats for their soft-on-crime policies that freed Iryna Zarutska's murderer. Congressman Mark Harris represents part of the Charlotte area, near where the murder took place, and serves on th more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 8 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * State Water Infrastructure Authority to meet Sept. 17 in Raleigh and via teleconference * The State Water Infrastructure Authority will meet in person in Raleigh and via teleconference (Webex) on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 am - 2:45 pm. The public may also listen to the meeting online or by phone. WHAT: Meeting of the State Water Infrastructure Authority WH more PR