FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 2025 Heroes in the Shadows: 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion strengthens community ties through veteran support * SOUTH EL MONTE, Calif. - Soldiers from the 155th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion (CSSB) joined community partners to support the Heroes in the Shadows Veteran Stand-Down, held Sept. 12-13, 2025, at Whittier Narrows Park. The two-day event connected veterans acro more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Postal Service issued the following news release: * * * 250 years of mail delivery, no matter the distance * WASHINGTON -- From the busiest cities to the most remote locations, the U.S. Postal Service has been delivering mail and connecting the nation for 250 years. Throughout its history, the Postal Service has used various forms of transportation to ensure customers receive their mail and packages. Some delivery routes are served by more traditional means more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory issued the following news: * * * A new way to produce ammonia more efficiently * Ammonia is used in fertilizer and many industrial processes. It is also seen as a promising way to store and transport energy, as it is safer and easier to handle ammonia than hydrogen gas. Using plasma Link is external, the fourth state of matter, scientists have created a material that boosts ammonia production. "If one more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve hosts resource event for Soldiers, families in Northeast region * PHILADELPHIA - "My purpose in life is to serve others, and as an Army Reserve Ambassador, I open doors so you can walk through them," said Rev. Dr. Paul V. McCullough III, keynote speaker at the Yellow Ribbon event hosted by the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division Sept. 12-14 here at the Sheraton Philad more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve leader pays tribute to 9/11 fallen at Fort Totten event * QUEENS, N.Y. - "Today's ceremony is a solemn one - nearly 3,000 innocent souls lost their lives 24 years ago," said Brig. Gen. Daniel Hershkowitz, deputy commanding general - operations for the U.S. Army Reserve's 99th Readiness Division, during the annual 9/11 commemoration here at Fort Totten. "But today's ceremony more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Laurel Lee, chairman of the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections, issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * Chair Lee Delivers Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on Maintaining Election Operations in the Face of Natural Disasters Chair Laurel Lee (FL-15) opened today's Subcommittee on Elections Hearing titled, "Maintaining Election Operations in the Face of Natural Disasters." Chairwoman Lee's full opening statement  more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Urges the EPA to Acknowledge Harms Caused by Climate Change Enshrined in the Endangerment Finding In a letter to Administrator Zeldin, says "denying the danger cannot change the facts" * Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today wrote to Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin seeing the reversal of a proposal to rescind the 2008 Endangerment Finding acknowledging c more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Restore Public Safety in Washington, D.C. * Contact: Lexi Kranich (814) 380-4408 WASHINGTON, D.C.-- Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 4922 (link is external), the D.C. CRIMES Act, legislation to reassert congressional authority over the District's criminal code and end the D.C. Council's soft-on-crime policies. "Washington, D.C.  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alabama -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 3 of the 7 largest counties in Alabama from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Baldwin County had the largest over-the-year increase in employme more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Alaska -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 1.4 percent in Alaska's only large county equivalent, Anchorage Municipality, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Arkansas -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all three largest counties in Arkansas from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Benton County had the largest over-the-year  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Colorado -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 5 of the 9 largest counties in Colorado from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Weld County had the largest more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Delaware -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in Delaware's two largest counties, Sussex and New Castle, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Sussex County had the larger over- more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Hawaii -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.4 percent in Hawaii's only large county, Honolulu, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that the rate of employment growth in Honolulu ranked 167 th more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Idaho -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in both of Idaho's large counties from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Ada County had an over-the-year employment increase of 1.6 percent, and Can more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Illinois -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 4 of the 12 largest counties with published data in Illinois from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Champaign County had the largest over-t more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Indiana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 6 of the 9 largest counties in Indiana from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Hendricks County had the largest over-the-year increase in emp more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Kansas -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all four of the largest counties in Kansas from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Shawnee County had the lar more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Kentucky -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 2 of the 3 largest counties in Kentucky from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Boone County had the larger over-the-year increase in employmen more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Maryland -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 4 of the 7 large counties in Maryland with published data from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Harford County had the larg more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Michigan -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 8 of the 10 largest counties in Michigan from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Macomb County had the largest over-the-year decrease in emp more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Mississippi -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in both large counties in Mississippi from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Hinds County had the larger over-the-year increase in employment  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Missouri -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 4 of the 7 largest counties in Missouri from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Boone County had the larges more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Montana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose 0.6 percent in Montana's only large county, Yellowstone, from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that the rate of employm more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in New Jersey -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 14 of the 15 largest counties in New Jersey from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that Ocean County had the largest over-the-year i more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in New Mexico -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in the two largest counties in New Mexico from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Dona Ana County had the larger over-the-year in more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Midwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Ohio -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in 7 of the 15 largest counties in Ohio from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Julie Wilson noted that Franklin County had the largest over-the-year increase in employmen more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Western Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Oregon -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 6 of the 7 largest counties in Oregon from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Chris Rosenlund noted that Washington County had the largest over-the-year decrease in em more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southeast Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Tennessee -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment decreased in 2 of the 6 largest counties in Tennessee from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that Shelby County had the larger over-the-year decrease in employ more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in the District of Columbia -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment fell 1.4 percent in the District of Columbia from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that the rate of employment growth in the  more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mountain-Plains Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * County Employment and Wages in Utah -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment increased in all five largest counties in Utah from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Washington County had the largest ove more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Announces Six Major Disaster Declarations Approved Last Week, Supporting Recovery Across Nation * Federal assistance through DHS and FEMA will support state, tribal, and local recovery efforts WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), announced today that President Trump has approved six major disaster decla more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards-Led Bipartisan Legislation, Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act, Passes the House * Washington, DC \- The Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act, led by Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11), successfully passed through the House as part of the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Act. The bipartisan legislation, co-led by Congresswoman Kelly Morrison ( more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following opening remarks on Sept. 15, 2025, at a hearing to consider seven energy and D.C. crime bills. The bills are the GRID Power Act (H.R. 1047), National Coal Council Reestablishment Act (H.R. 3015), Promoting Cross-border Energy Infrastructure Act (H.R. 3062) and four measures (H.R. 4922, 5125, 5140 and 5143) that aims to restore law and order in D.C., address chronic juveni more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: House Passes FY26 National Defense Authorization Act with Moore Amendments to Recognize Lumbee Tribe, Strengthen Lithium Supply Chain * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, September 10th, Congressman Tim Moore voted to pass H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026. This legislation passed with a more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Knott Announces Upcoming Telephone Town Hall * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) will hold a telephone town hall for constituents at 6:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, September 17. North Carolina 13 th Congressional District constituents may RSVP for the event on Congressman Knott's official website. Press Contact: Quinn Slaven quinn.slaven@mail.house.gov (link sends email) ** more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Rep. Tim Moore, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Moore Legislation to Close Charlotte-Area Weather Radar Gap Passes House Science Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- On Wednesday, September 10th, the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee passed provisions of Congressman Tim Moore's bipartisan Radar Gap Elimination Act as part of H.R. 5089, the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025. "As we saw during Hurricane Helene, quick access to  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The North Carolina State Treasurer issued the following news release on Sept. 16, 2025: * * * $150 Million in Interest-Free Cashflow Loans Have Now Been Allocated The Department of State Treasurer has successfully allocated nearly $150 million to communities in need in Western North Carolina. This money is meant as a way to help local governments get back on their feet as they wait for the federal government to send much needed relief dollars. "Day one of more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The National Center for Youth Law issued a report warning that the states are reversing two decades of youth justice reforms by expanding detention capacity, prosecuting children as adults, and reviving punitive responses, even as youth crime remains near historic lows. The report says youth incarceration fell 75% from 2000 to 2022 as jurisdictions shifted to community-based programs, restorative practices, and trauma-informed care that improved safety and outc more ST

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * NCDEQ Division of Water Resources approves water quality certification for T-15 natural gas pipeline project * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) has approved the Clean Water Act Section 401 water quality certification for the proposed T-15 Reliability Project proposed by Public Services Company of North C more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * New 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade commander takes charge, emphasizes welfare, readiness and physical fitness * FORT SHAFTER FLATS, Hawaii - Col. Mary Jayne "MJ" Durham assumed duties as commander of the 303rd Maneuver Enhancement Brigade (MEB) from Col. Steve. Tribble during a change of command ceremony on the Field of Heroes on Sept. 11, 2025. Durham laid out her command focus dur more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health issued the following news release: * * * NIH launches consortium to reduce risk of stillbirth in the U.S. More than 60% of the nearly 24,000 stillbirth cases annually remain unexplained. * The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has launched effort aimed at reducing the rate of preventable stillbirths in the United States. Investigators will develop tools, devices and other technologies t more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 (TNSjou) -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Where the Copepods Are: Prey Data Can Improve Right Whale Models A new collaborative study finds that incorporating copepod aggregation maps into North Atlantic right whale models could improve those models' predictions, providing a better understanding of where endangered whales gather. A new peer-reviewed study in Endangered Species Research (https://doi.org/10.3354/esr0143 more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 16 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Southwest Regional Information Office issued the following report: * * * Parish Employment and Wages in Louisiana -- First Quarter 2025 * Employment rose in 5 of the 7 largest parishes in Louisiana from March 2024 to March 2025, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Assistant Commissioner for Regional Operations Michael Hirniak noted that Caddo Parish had the largest over-the-year inc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Adams Opening Remarks at Subcommittee Hearing on College Cost Transparency Ranking Member Alma S. Adams (NC-12), Higher Education and Workforce Development Subcommittee, delivered the following opening statement at today's subcommittee hearing entitled, "No More Surp more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 16 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * Reminder: 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 Aut more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Schmitt in Judiciary Hearing: "There Can Be No Unity Between Good and Evil" * Schmitt Cites YouGov Poll Finding 25 Percent of "Very Liberal" Americans Believe Political Violence Can Be Justified WASHINGTON -- Today, during a Senate Judiciary Committee oversight hearing with Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Director Kash Patel, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) strongly denounced left more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes Rep. Kelly Morrison's Bipartisan Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act * Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Modernizing All Veterans and Survivors Claims Processing Act, which includes the provisions of Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03)'s bipartisan bill, the Justice for America's Veterans and Survivors Act. This bipartisan bill wi more PR

CAMP LEJEUNE, North Carolina, Sept. 17 -- The U.S. Department of Defense's Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * US MARINE CORPS FORCES, SOUTH HOSTS MULTINATIONAL MARITIME EXERCISE UNITAS AT CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. U.S. Marines and participating multinational forces kick off UNITAS LXVI (66), the world's longest-running maritime exercise, scheduled to start Sept. 15, 2025, here. This year's exercise brings together military forces from 25 partner nations from Europe, the Carib more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * UNITAS 2025 Kicks off at Naval Station Mayport * NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - UNITAS 2025 officially kicked off at an opening ceremony aboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, united, or oneness, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world. Download UNITAS is featuring approximately 8,000 personnel from 25 allied and partner nations, including multiple ship more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- The U.S. Navy's U.S. Fleet Forces Command issued the following news: * * * UNITAS 2025 Kicks off at Naval Station Mayport * NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. - UNITAS 2025 officially kicked off at an opening ceremony aboard Naval Station Mayport, Sept. 15. UNITAS, Latin for unity, united, or oneness, is the longest-running annual multinational maritime exercise in the world. UNITAS is featuring approximately 8,000 personnel from 25 allied and partner nations, including mu more PR