HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * 2025-26 State Budget Ends RGGI Participation, But Spends Remaining Fund Balance, Gleim Says * HARRISBURG - The 2025-26 state budget adopted today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly eliminates Pennsylvania's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), allowing the state grow; however, its overall price tag of $50.1 billion puts the Commonwealth on a dangerous path tow more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Anderson Votes No on Unsustainable Budget * HARRISBURG - Rep. Marc Anderson (R-York) released this statement following House passage of the FY 2025-26 state budget: "Since I took office, my priority regarding our budget has been fiscal responsibility. This agreement is anything but that. The non-partisan Independent Fiscal Office estimates current net revenues will be $44 billion in Fi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Municipal Pension Plans in 17 Counties * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audits of 44 municipal and police pension plans in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Centre, Chester, Columbia, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, Lycoming, McKean, Northampton, Schuylkill, Susquehanna, Venango and Wash more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Barton: Energy Policy Wins Make Bloated Budget Deal Worth It * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "Budget negotiations are twofold. We have to reach an agreement on the dollar figure the state intends to spend during the fiscal year, and there's the accompanying  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Bernstine: Can't Support a Budget That Risks Future Tax Increases * HARRISBURG - Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement explaining his "no" vote on the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "While this plan includes several positive elements, I could not support a budget that spends $6 billion more in recurring spending than we have in recur more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Bipartisan Budget Good for PA, Mehaffie Says * HARRISBURG - The 2025-26 state budget passed today by the Pennsylvania General Assembly makes key investments in important programs and better equips energy producers to meet the technology sector's growing electricity needs, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin). Mehaffie expressed frustration that the budget - which he views as a com more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Boyle Statement on Passage of Republican Spending Bill Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after voting against a Republican spending bill that failed to address the GOP's disastrous health care cuts: "Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress have once again broken the more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan, Dean Introduce Legislation Honoring Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide * WASHINGTON, DC: Today, U.S. Representatives Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced the introduction of the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an official Green Star flag for the ne more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Brown: Budget Protects Taxpayers, Strengthens Vital Programs, Gets Pennsylvania Back on Track * HARRISBURG - Rep. Marla Brown (R Lawrence) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I take seriously the responsibility to make sure taxpayer dollars are spent wisely and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Chairman Cruz Announces Executive Session for November 19th U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, will convene a full committee Executive Session on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. ET to consider the following nominations: Agenda: * Nomi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Compromise Budget Sent to Governor's Desk Struzzi Says * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) shard today Pennsylvania's budget impasse has ended with a bipartisan compromise which combines good public policy with prudent fiscal policy. "Governor Shapiro introduced a budget in February that House and Senate Republicans both knew was not fiscally sound and did not include poli more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Cutler Celebrates Budget Wins * HARRISBURG -Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) released the following statement after the Pennsylvania House passed the 2025-26 fiscal year budget by a bipartisan vote. "Today, Pennsylvania receives a budget that keeps its fiscal future secure. This budget, while increasing spending from last year, does not take any money from our Rainy Day Fund, protecti more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dean, Bresnahan Introduce the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act to Honor Families of Veterans Lost to Suicide * WASHINGTON, D.C. Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) and Congressman Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) introduced the Sgt. Walter F. Hartnett IV Green Star Veterans Service Act, bipartisan legislation directing the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to establish an off more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Delozier Votes 'Yes' on Sustainable Budget Compromise * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025-26 state budget: "From the very beginning of this budget cycle, House Republicans have been advocating for three main priorities: ensuring all students have access to a quality education, providing for benefit more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Emrick Keys on Improving Affordability for Pennsylvanians with State Budget Vote * HARRISBURG - Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth Township) today voted for the 2025-26 state budget and issued the following statement regarding his support for the budget agreement and its many components: "The passage of this long-delayed state budget represents responsible governing and stewardship of p more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule to provide an extension for compliance dates related to the Workplace Chemical Protection Program (WCPP) for non-federal industrial or commercial laboratories that use methylene chloride. This action revises a provision of the risk management rule promulgated under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), which was originally published in May 2024 to address the chemical's unreasonable risk to health. The f more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposed modifications to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) rule for reporting and recordkeeping requirements for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposal aims to incorporate certain exemptions and other adjustments to the scope of the original regulation, which requires manufacturers and importers of PFAS from 2011 to 2022 to submit data related to exposure, environment and health effects.  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Fink Rejects Overspending in Approved Budget * HARRISBURGState Rep. Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) released the following statement after she voted against final passage of the 2025-26 state budget, Senate Bill 160 : "When I took office in 2023, I promised the residents of District 94 that I would never agree to a budget that spends beyond our means. Despite some Republican policy wins outlin more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Gaydos: Budget is a Step Forward, But We Still Have Work to Do * HARRISBURG - Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding her affirmative vote on the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "After nearly four and a half months without a state budget, the House has finally passed a spending plan that moves Pennsylvania in the right direction. Whi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Grimm Krupa: Relief for Communities, But Fiscal Recklessness from Harrisburg * HARRISBURG - Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa (R-Fayette) issued the following statement after final passage of the General Appropriations Act and House Bill 416, the Fiscal Code bill that authorizes the state's spending plan: "I'm glad our schools, counties and local organizations will finally get the funding they' more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Grove: Budget Train Wreck Heads State Toward Mamdani Socialism * HARRISBURG - Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) said the budget approved by the General Assembly today does not address the state's structural deficit. He issued the following statement: "The budget approved today fails to address longstanding spending issues in Pennsylvania and marches the state toward a nearly $7 billion tax inc more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * James Votes 'Yes' on 2025-26 State Budget, Enacted into Law * HARRISBURG - Following a 135-day budgetary standoff, Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Crawford) announced the Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget is now law after the House passed the $50.1 billion spending plan by a 156-47 vote. "I am grateful to see the long stalemate finally reach a resolution so we can help the people who elected us to s more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Kutz: New State Budget Delivers for Cumberland County, Strengthens Economy, Invests in Education and Families, and Keeps Pennsylvania Competitive * HARRISBURGState Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025-26 state budget, which ended a months-long impasse: "This year's budget strikes a responsible balance by protecting the Rainy D more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE BILL THAT'S COME OVER FROM THE SENATE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that Democrats are focused on protecting the healthcare of the American people as negotiations in the House begin on reopening the government.CHRIS HAY more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * LEADER JEFFRIES ON MSNBC: "HOUSE DEMOCRATS WILL STRONGLY OPPOSE THE BILL THAT'S COME OVER FROM THE SENATE" * Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on MSNBC's All In with Chris Hayes, where he reiterated that Democrats are focused on protecting the healthcare of the American people as negotiations in the House begin on reopening the government. CHRIS HAYES : Joining me now is  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Madden measure to expand opioid addiction treatment sent to governor's desk * Gives county jails funding, access to all FDA-approved medications for substance use disorder HARRISBURG, Nov. 12 - Legislation authored by Rep. Maureen Madden (D-Monroe) to expand access to opioid abuse treatment programs across Pennsylvania's county jails is heading to Gov. Josh Shapiro's desk to be si more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Mako Supports Reforms Included in Budget Package * HARRISBURG Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) today issued the following statement in response to passage of a $50.1 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26: "While I voted against the General Appropriations bill due to its high spend level, I supported some of the related legislation which addresses three main priorities I hav more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Marcell Statement on Bipartisan Budget Agreement * HARRISBURG - Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) released the following statement on the passage of a bipartisan Pennsylvania state budget: "This year's budget comes from bipartisan compromise and delivers responsible government without raising taxes or tapping into the Rainy Day Fund. "We kept our commitment to Pennsylvania families by c more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Moul Bill to Allow Cash as Payment for School Events Now Law * HARRISBURG - Today, the House passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) that will make cash an acceptable form of payment for admission to school-sponsored events in Pennsylvania. Many schools across the Commonwealth have been rejecting cash as a form of payment for school-sponsored events and activities, inste more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (TNSFR) -- The Museum of the American Revolution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has received a federal determination from the U.S. Department of State that clears the way for the temporary exhibition of various cultural objects. These objects are intended for display in the exhibition "The Declaration's Journey." The determination applies to objects being imported from abroad pursuant to an agreement established with their foreign owner or custodian. The collection will be pre more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Mustello: State Budget Delivers Key Wins for Butler County, Pennsylvania Communities * HARRISBURG - Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the $50.1 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year: "As a member of the House Appropriations Committee, I am committed to ensuring taxpayer dollars are used responsibly and allocated to areas of genu more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Northeast Republican Delegation: State Budget Impasse Nears End, Delivering Key Wins for Taxpayers, Businesses and Energy Independence * HARRISBURG - After 135 days, and many Pennsylvanians feeling the pain derived from lack of funding, the state budget impasse is finally nearing an end. Today, both the House and Senate advanced five budget-related bills, and the Northeast Republican Dele more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * O'Neal Supports Budget to Unleash PA's Energy Potential * HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim O'Neal (R-Washington) today issued the following statement in response to passage of the fiscal year 2025-26 state budget: "This state budget will grow Pennsylvania's economy for years to come and prevent tax increases across the board. It embodies what we have been advocating for over the past year - the P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Owlett, Pickett: Energy, Education, Economy Get Boost from Final 2025-26 PA Budget * HARRISBURG - Reps. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) and Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) today issued the following statement in support of House passage of the 2025-26 state budget: "This is a forward-looking budget that makes the changes necessary to set up our Commonwealth for success in the future. more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed & Warren Demand Answers Regarding Suspicious Ouster of FHFA's Internal Watchdog * WASHINGTON, DC - As the Trump Administration tries to avoid independent oversight and take unjustified steps to possibly cover up misconduct by a senior official at a key housing agency, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), the Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affair more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Reichard Stands Firm on Budget * HARRISBURG - Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) issued the following statement following a vote on the 2025-26 budget: "While I truly appreciate efforts made by House and Senate Republicans to lower spending by $1.5 billion compared to what Gov. Josh Shapiro proposed, this budget grows spending too much. Standing at $50.1 billion, this budget increases spe more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Rowe Votes 'Yes' to Major Republican Policy Victories in State Budget * HARRISBURG - State Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata) released the following statement after final passage of the 2025-26 state budget: "From the very beginning of this budget cycle, House Republicans have been advocating for three main priorities: boosting our energy economy, increasing school cho more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Schlossberg: Compromise budget strengthens region, gets stuff done for PA * HARRISBURG, Nov. 12 \ After a prolonged budget stalemate between the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate, state Rep. Mike Schlossberg celebrated today's passage of a compromise budget for 2025-26 after casting a vote in favor of it. "This budget represents our continued efforts to more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Shaffer Calls for Reform After Today's Negotiated Budget Deal * HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding the House passing a negotiated $50.1 billion budget deal. "This budget, while far from perfect, is a step forward. "I voted yes on this budget because it reflects the kind of bipartisan cooperation that should be the norm, not the exce more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * State Budget Spends Too Much, Future Tax Increase Incoming, Roae Says * HARRISBURG Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) issued the following statement in response to the $50.1 billion Fiscal Year 2025-26 budget approved today: "I voted NO on the main budget bill because it spends too much. The governor's budget proposal would have resulted in a tax increase in 2027. The lower spending leve more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Stender Supports State Budget to Protect Energy Jobs, Expand Education Access, Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars * HARRISBURG - Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the 2025-26 state budget: "This year's budget came with tough decisions. At $50.1 billion, it spends more than I would prefer. But in the end, it delivers several  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Topper: State Budget Puts Pennsylvania in a Winning Position * HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) commented on the passage of the FY 2025-26 state budget with the following statement: "The process that led to the passage of this year's budget was not perfect, but the result is significant progress for the people of Pennsylvania and this Co more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Warner: PA Budget Deal a Mixed Bag * HARRISBURG - Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette) issued this statement after voting against a $50.1 billion state budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year while also supporting a measure to remove a major roadblock to the state's energy industry: "Pennsylvanians simply can't afford this budget. While negotiations did get the price tag down to $50.1 billion, comp more PR

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2025: * * * Warren Presses Trump on False Assertions that Grocery and Energy Costs are Down for Americans U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, provided President Donald Trump information showing the cost of groceries, energy, and oth more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 12 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro Approves State Budget that Moves PA Forward * HARRISBURG - Following his vote for the 2025-26 state budget, Rep. Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) issued this statement: "The passage of this long-delayed state budget represents a return to responsible governing and a commitment to core principles that put Pennsylvanians first. "As part of this agreement, we are reasserting the  more PR