WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Valadao Reintroduces Legislation to Combat Invasive Pest Targeting Central Valley Growers * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) reintroduced the Spotted Wing Abatement Trust (SWAT) Act alongside Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06). This bipartisan bill would help combat the spread of spotted wing drosophila (SWD), an invasive pest threatening stone fruit producers in the Central Valley and across the western Unite more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 28 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * AG Jennings files lawsuit challenging Trump Administration rule that weakens regulation of highly potent greenhouse gas Attorney General Kathy Jennings today announced she and a coalition of 19 attorneys general and one city have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), challenging its rule that would weaken regulations designed to phase out the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) in comme more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to modify Class E airspace above the Samaritan North Lincoln Hospital Heliport in Lincoln, Oregon, to support instrument flight rules operations for passenger shuttle, medevac and cargo flights. The proposal would expand airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface to contain private-use instrument flight procedures. The FAA said the current airspace does not fully contain several instrument procedures, including the C more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * FCC Blocks Lifeline Provider From Enrolling Any New Customers Company Apparently Violated Numerous Program Integrity Rules - Today, the Federal Communications Commission notified IM Telecom, one of the nation's largest recipients of federal Lifeline subsidies, that it will no longer be permitted to enroll new Lifeline subscribers. The FCC has taken this action to ensure the integrity of the Lifeline program, which is paid  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses 8 Washington Incumbents for Reelection to Congress * AFGE says endorsed lawmakers support federal workers and their rights AURORA, Colo. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of eight members of Congress for reelection to the U.S. House representing Washington in the 2026 elections. The statewide primary is Aug. 4, and th more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 28 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins SCOTUS Brief Supporting Responsible and Informed Hazardous Waste Disposal Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of 11 attorneys general in an amicus brief filed today before the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the federal government must make informed decisions about how to store, treat, and dispose of hazardous waste. The case, Department of the Air Force v. Prutehi Gua more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 [Category: Business] -- NSSF-The Firearm Industry Trade Association, issued the following news release: * * * NSSF-Opposed Oregon Anti-Hunting Ballot Initiative Fails * WASHINGTON, D.C. -An Oregon anti-hunting ballot initiative opposed by NSSF(r), The Firearm Industry Trade Association, failed to gather enough certified signatures to be considered by voters. Oregon's Initiative Petition 28 (IP 28), called the "People for the Elimination of Animal Cruelty Exemptions (PEACE) Act," was proposed to prohibit and criminalize h more PR

GRANTS PASS, Oregon, July 27 -- Rogue Community College issued the following news: * * * RCC Launches Redesigned Website to Improve Access for Students, Community * Jackson and Josephine counties, Oregon (July 27, 2026) -Rogue Community College launched a redesigned website today, offering a fresh look and a more user-friendly experience for students and the community. The new website reflects RCC's commitment to making college information easier to find, understand and use. Visitors can explore programs, learn about financial aid, find c more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 28 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Files Lawsuit Against Trump Administration's Unlawful Conditions for Counterterrorism and Emergency Funding New conditions would require states to share voter data with the Department of Homeland Security - Attorney General Jay Jones joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Shares New Data on Rising Farm Fuel Prices Under Trump; Vermont Farmers Paying $1,479 More on Average to Refill Fuel Tank * WASHINGTON, D.C. -New data shared by U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, shows Vermont farmers have been forced to spend at least $1,479 more to fill their farm fuel tank because of the escalating war in the Middle East. "Rural Vermon more PR

WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, posted the following news release: * * * WTAS: Financial Services Highlights Support for Committee's Bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act There is strong and widespread support for the Committee's bipartisan Main Street Capital Access Act, which passed the House on Tuesday by a bipartisan vote of 270-155-1. To date, over 100 organizations have expressed support for the bill. For a one-pager on the bill, click here (https://financial more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden Urges Federal Government to End Use of Insecure Remote-Access Software * #Outdated VPNs have allowed Chinese and Russian spies to hack federal networks; Wyden demands a two-year deadline to phase out legacy systems. Washington, D.C. -U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today called on the Trump administration to phase out and replace insecure Virtual Private Network (VPN) technology, which foreign adversaries repeatedly exploit to steal sensitive gover more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Secure $488,500 for Key Veteran Health Care Program in Rural Oregon * #Oregon is one of only 12 states awarded Highly Rural Transportation Grants, supporting veterans in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health care programs in rural parts  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley Secure $488,500 for Key Veteran Health Care Program in Rural Oregon * #Oregon is one of only 12 states awarded Highly Rural Transportation Grants, supporting veterans in Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Lake, Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Wallowa, and Wheeler counties Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced today that they secured $488,500 in federal funding for key veteran health care programs in rural parts of  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bynum: Redmond Secures $1.25 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum today announced that the city of Redmond has earned a $1.25 million federal infrastructure investment from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand the city's sustainable wastewater treatment system. "Modern and dependable infrastructure is essential to quality more PR

WASHINGTON, July 27 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Bynum: Redmond Secures $1.25 Million Investment for Water Infrastructure * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley along with U.S. Rep. Janelle Bynum today announced that the city of Redmond has earned a $1.25 million federal infrastructure investment from the Environmental Protection Agency to expand the city's sustainable wastewater treatment system. "Modern and dependable infrastructure is essential to quality of more PR