PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024, by Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter on the platformization of health care: * * * The time has come to fundamentally redefine our approach to antitrust and competition policy for health care. For the past three years, I have had the privilege to connect with people across the country. In the coming weeks, I will take time to reflect on my time at the Antitrust Divis  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Average Energy Prices, Washington-Arlington-Alexandria - October 2024": * * * Gasoline prices averaged $3.326 per gallon in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria area in October 2024, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Alexandra Hall Bovee noted that area   more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 7, 2024, entitled "Business Employment Dynamics in Virginia - First Quarter 2024": * * * From December 2023 to March 2024, gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments in Virginia were 191,176, while gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments were 174,  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Baltimore-Columbia-Towson - October 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past 2 months, up 3.4 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Baltimore-Columbia-Towson area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), increase  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Northeast Region - October 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.1 percent over the past month, up 3.5 percent from a year ago. * * * Prices in the Northeast Region, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), ticked up 0.1 percent in October,  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mid-Atlantic Regional Information Office issued the following report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington - October 2024": * * * Area prices were up 0.2 percent over the past 2 months, up 3.4 percent from a year ago * * * Prices in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington area, as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)  more

NEW YORK, Nov. 14 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics - Northeast Regional Information Office issued a report on Nov. 13, 2024, entitled "Consumer Price Index, New York-Newark-Jersey City - October 2024": * * * Area prices up 0.1 percent over the past month; up 4.0 percent over the year * * * The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the New York-Newark-Jersey City area increased 0.1 percent in October, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics r  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * The supplier of semiconductor solutions is investing a minimum of $14 million into its Westmoreland County expansion, which will create at least 25 new manufacturing jobs and retain 215 existing jobs. Growing the technology and manufacturing industries in Pennsylvania is a key focus of Governor Josh Shapiro's 10-year Economic Development Strategy. * * * Governor   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- The U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division issued the following news release: * * * Tonawanda contractor allegedly reported workers to immigration authorities * * * ALBANY, NY - The U.S. Department of Labor has filed suit to recover back wages, liquidated damages, punitive damages and injunctive relief from a Tonawanda construction contractor that allegedly underpaid employees and tried to have employees who complained deported by calling federal immigration a  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 (TNSfact) -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * White House Hosts "Classroom to Career" Summit, Celebrates Successful Efforts to Expand High-Quality Career Pathways and Workforce Development Programs in Every Community Today, President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will welcome approximately 200 education and workforce leaders to the White House for the Biden-Harris Administration's "Classroom to Career" Summit. The Administration  more

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The White House issued the following remarks on Nov. 13, 2024, by First Lady Jill Biden at the Philadelphia250 countdown to the 250th gala: * * * Thank you, Governor--Ed. You always have Pennsylvania in your heart. Joe and I are so grateful to have seen that heart--and to have had the opportunity to show you ours, to be able to call you a friend. You're a true leader--putting people first, always thinking about how you can do the most good, how you can b  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Today, U.S. Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Judy Chu (CA-28), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) introduced a bipartisan resolution to designate the week of November 11th as National School Psychology Week, honoring the vital role school psychologists play in the well-being and success of students nationwide. Each day, over 35,000 school psychologists stand on the frontlines in our schools, provid  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported an annualized CPI inflation rate for October of 2.6 percent: "Make no mistake: Trump's tariffs are taxes by another name -- and it is hard-working American  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Today, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) testified before the House Committee on Rules in support of H.R. 7409, the Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources Act, and H.R. 8446, the Critical Mineral Consistency Act. Below are Westerman's full remarks, as prepared. Thank you, Chairman Burgess, for the opp  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following statement on Nov. 12, 2024: * * * Today, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries released the following statement: For over a decade, Congressman Matt Cartwright has been a relentless advocate for the hardworking families of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Matt has been a commonsense voice in Congress who led the charge to lower the high cost of prescription drugs and cap the price of insulin at $35 a month for seniors. A f  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * This year's projects emphasize environmental education, community outreach, and continued research to benefit this critical habitat and ecosystem. * * * Meadville, PA - The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) awarded Coastal Zone Grants totaling more than $288,000 to seven projects in the state's Northwest region. The grants, which are ai  more

DILLSBURG, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: * * * Governor Shapiro's economic development strategy is driving growth in Pennsylvania, creating local jobs, and positioning the Commonwealth as a national leader in manufacturing The grant will support the company's 150,000-square-foot expansion, creating 35 immediate highly-skilled jobs with the potential for up to 150 new positions in the next several years * * * G  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Michael Verbitsky, age 37, of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury for a drug trafficking offense. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that on April 4, 2024, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, Verbit  more

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release: The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced that Robert Stull, age 46, of Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury on drug trafficking and firearms charges. According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictment alleges that Stull possessed with the intent to distribute over 50  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: A resident of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on charges of violating federal narcotics and firearms laws, United States Attorney Eric G. Olshan announced today. The two-count Indictment named Monte Blair, 51, as the sole defendant. According to the Indictment, on or about October 16,  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 8 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: PHILADELPHIA, PA - Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) presented an $850,000 check to Holy Family University to help fund its new First-Generation Success and Innovation Hub. The funding, which Congressman Boyle helped secure, will provide essential resources such as academic mentoring, career guidance, and financial literacy support to the nearly 40 percent of Holy Family students   more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 14 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Nov. 13, 2024: On November 1, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) joined the head of U.S. EPA's Office of Water, Bruno Pigott, in Findlay Township, PA, to meet with community leaders and highlight federally supported water infrastructure improvement projects under the Biden-Harris Administration's "Investing in America" Agenda. Findlay Township is the recipient of millions of federal investments for wa  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Dave Joyce, R-Ohio, issued the following news release on Nov. 12, 2024: Today, House Great Lakes Task Force Co-Chairs Dave Joyce (OH-14), Bill Huizenga (MI-4), Marcy Kaptur (OH-9), and Debbie Dingell (MI-6) sent a letter to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure urging consideration of H.R. 7257, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative Act of 2024. On February 6th, 2024, this bipartisan bill was introduced to reauthorize the Great Lakes Restoration  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Pittsburgh, PA - On Veterans Day, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined Veterans Place and community partners to celebrate the opening of a new Mind-Body-Spirit multi-purpose facility dedicated to supporting homeless veterans in Pittsburgh. This state-of-the-art facility offers comprehensive, wrap-around services in a single location, making it easier for veterans to access housing, healthcare, and well  more

WASHINGTON, Nov. 13 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: Pittsburgh, PA - On November 11, Congresswoman Summer Lee (PA-12) joined community partners to launch a transformative tree planting project along Pittsburgh's East Busway. This project, funded by an $8 million federal grant from the Inflation Reduction Act's Urban and Community Forestry Program, aims to expand the city's tree canopy, reduce extreme heat zones, and increase environmental equity in neighbo  more