WASHINGTON, July 23 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Alexis Lan Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water Standards and Risk Management Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: [EPA-HQ-OW-2025-1742] Extending the Compliance Deadline for the PFOA and PFOS Maximum Contaminant Levels Dear Mr. Lan: The American Association for Justice (AAJ), formerly known as the Ass more ST

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- Gov. Patrick Morrisey, R-West Virginia, issued the following news: * * * Governor Morrisey Highlights Progress as Flood Recovery Efforts Expand * BUCKHANNON, W.Va. - Governor Patrick Morrisey today highlighted continued progress in the State's response to devastating flooding across north-central West Virginia as floodwaters recede and recovery operations expand. "Roads are reopening, power is being restored, debris is being cleared, and damage assessments are getting underway," said Governor Morrisey more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival Celebrate Two American Musical Icons Don Redman and George Gershwin Helped Define America's Musical Identity - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and the Appalachian Chamber Music Festival invite the public to a dynamic, free outdoor concert on Friday, August 7, at 7:00 p.m., celebrating two iconic forces in American m more PR

DENVER, Colorado, July 24 -- Holland and Hart, a law firm, issued the following news on July 22, 2026: * * * Holland & Hart Deepens Federal Affairs Team and Environmental Capabilities with Jake Tyner Holland & Hart LLP announced today that Jake Tyner has joined the firm as Of Counsel & Senior Director of Federal Affairs in its Washington, DC office, strengthening the firm's bipartisan Federal Affairs team and Environmental and Natural Resources practice. Jake is a lawyer and strategic policy advisor who has spent more than a decade working more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Scott Slams Republicans for Ignoring Affordability Crisis Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) delivered the following opening statement at today's full committeemarkup of H.R. 8781, 4986, 8747, 8183, 9723, 8660, 8347, 6213, 8775, and 5267. "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, here we go again--considering a package of bills that may reflect your priori more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 23 -- Saint Joseph's University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Diane M. Valentin, director of the medical laboratory science program: * * * Expert Angle: Cyclospora Director of the Medical Laboratory Science program Diane M. Valentin, MS, MT (ASCP), MB, explains what cyclospora is, why cases rise in the summer and how people can reduce their risk of infection. Written by: Paige Verrillo, MS '25 Foodborne outbreaks often make headlines when they affect thousands of people, but the organ more PR

WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release: * * * SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization Statutory Awards to Expand Statewide Support Networks and Access for Women Entrepreneurs - Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a national competition for $6 million in grant funding as part of a new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. Established nearly 40 years ago during the Reagan Administration, the WBC Program offer more PR

WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Extended Benefit (EB) programs; and (2) temporary feder more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, July 23 -- The West Virginia Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * WVDE Statement Regarding the Suspension of Educator's Certification * Statement from Michele L. Blatt, State Superintendent of Schools Today, I entered an order summarily suspending Elliott Pritt's teacher certification as authorized under W. Va. Code SS18A-3-6(b)(2) as a result of the charge brought against Mr. Pritt in the United States District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia for enticement of a mino more PR