WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary, Senator Markey, Rep. Ramirez Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion * Resolution Text (PDF) Washington (July 1, 2026) - As the nation celebrates its 250 th anniversary, Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) and Congresswoman Delia Ramirez (IL-03) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress's role in upholding the principle  more

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Joins Coalition Opposing Rollback of Air Pollution Permitting Program * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition in opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to allow construction to begin at major sources of air pollution without first obtaining a New Source Review (NSR) permit. An NSR permit is a pre-  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 1 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL BLOCKS WEAPONIZATION OF PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM Attorney General Kwame Raoul and a coalition of 21 other attorneys general won their case challenging a new rule from the U.S. Department of Education that unlawfully restricted eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have   more

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf: * * * Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * F-15EX returns to Kadena, advances transition to next-generation airpower KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -The F-15EX Eagle II returned to Kadena Air Base, Japan, June 29, 2026, accompanied by two F-15E Strike Eagle aircraft, all assigned to the 85th Test and Evaluation Squadron, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida. Building on the aircraft's inaugural visit last year, the deployment provides another opportunity fo  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration finalized plans to decommission 674 remote communication outlets while retaining 262 facilities after revising its proposal following public comments. The notice sets Sept. 3, 2026, as the start date for decommissioning remote communications outlets used by Flight Service Stations across the contiguous U.S., Hawaii and Puerto Rico. The action excludes Alaska, emergency frequencies and military-de  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * Florida Signs First Loan Agreement for Water System Resiliency with Helene and Milton Supplemental Disaster Appropriations * TALLAHASSEE, Florida (June 30, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) has signed a $19 million, 100% principal forgiveness loan agreement with City of Mulberry for water infrastructure  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 --The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * FOURTEEN ENDANGERED MISSING CHILDREN SAFELY RECOVERED ON O'AHU DURING MULTIAGENCY OPERATION SHINE THE LIGHT VII The Hawaii Department of the Attorney General, the Hawaii Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Honolulu Police Department (HPD) announced the results of a multiagency child recovery operation conducted last week Thursday and Friday, known as Operati  more

HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 2 -- Gov. Josh Green, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Gov. Green Assumes Chairmanship of Western Governors' Association PARK CITY, Utah -- Governor Josh Green today officially assumed the chairmanship of the Western Governors' Association (WGA), launching a yearlong bipartisan initiative, Health Beyond Healthcare, aimed at improving mental health outcomes by expanding access to care, while addressing the broader factors that shape heal  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 [Category: Engineering] -- The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers posted the following news: * * * IFPTE Local 8A Successfully Organizes NOAA Fisheries Workers * Workers employed by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Fisheries Pacific Island Region in Hawaii voted overwhelmingly last week to be represented by IFPTE Local 8A. Local 8A President, Nick Tolimieri, commented on the successful organizing campaign: "Local 8A c  more

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Introduction of the Cruise Ship Fair Share Act * Mr. Speaker, Today I am introducing the Cruise Ship Fair Share Act, which confirms that states, territories and other non-federal entities may levy taxes on cruise ships, their passengers and their crew when those vessels are operating as tourist accommodations. My legislation is prompted in part by recent litigation by cruise ship companies challengin  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Congressional Democrats Sound the Alarm on Trump Administration Concerning Green Card Application Changes In letter to USCIS, Democrats led by Ranking Members Padilla, Durbin, Raskin, and Jayapal sound alarm on requirements for green card applicants to apply abroad and demonstrate their presence under new standards not mandated by Congress - U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.),  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Durbin, Klobuchar, Whitehouse Lead Colleagues in Urging DOJ to Reject Payouts for January 6 Rioters Ahead of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination hearing, the Senators demand answers to previous letters urging DOJ to abandon any efforts to refund or financially reward convicted January 6 insurrectionists  - U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate  more

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Ramirez, Sen. Markey Introduce Resolution to Reaffirm Congress's Commitment to Immigrant Inclusion Ahead of the Nation's 250th Anniversary * Washington, DC - As the nation approaches its 250 th anniversary, Congresswoman Delia C. Ramirez (IL-03) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) introduced a resolution to reaffirm Congress' role in upholding the principles of equality, dignity, and justi  more

MANOA, Hawaii, July 2 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * $7M to support community-led stewardship across Hawaii The University of Hawaii Sea Grant College Program (Hawaii Sea Grant) is launching a historic $7 million community funding opportunity through the Pili Na Moku project to support community-led efforts that care for aina, strengthen cultural and ecological stewardship, and build resilient communities across Hawaii. This funding initiativ  more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * US PACOM Commander Visits Guam and CNMI to Reinforce Regional Partnerships and Readiness YIGO, Guam -Adm. Samuel J. Paparo, commander of U.S. Pacific Command, concluded a visit to Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, June 28-30. The trip demonstrated US PACOM's high level commitment to the region, reinforcing military presence and enduring partnerships.  Paparo began his trip   more

CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, June 30 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news: * * * USS Frank Cable (AS 40) Returns to Homeport after Completing Sea Trials * APRA HARBOR, Guam -The Emory S. Land Class submarine tender USS Frank Cable (AS 40), returned to Apra Harbor, Guam, June 26, after completing sea trials. Sea Trials is the Frank Cable's first step in becoming deployable following the successful completion of an eight month maintenance period. "As we executed the mid-term a  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Reinstate EPA Employees Attacked for Exercising their Right to Free Speech * Senators' effort comes on one-year anniversary of "Declaration of Dissent" letter and follows recent revelations that EPA legal counsel advised against disciplinary action due to employees' First Amendment rights - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merk  more

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Wyden, Merkley, Colleagues Press Trump Administration to Reinstate EPA Employees Attacked for Exercising their Right to Free Speech Senators' effort comes on one-year anniversary of "Declaration of Dissent" letter and follows recent revelations that EPA legal counsel advised against disciplinary action due to employees' First Amendment rights - U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley to  more