WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * As Trump Pushes Toward Recession, Heinrich & Lujan Demand Answers on Cuts to New Mexico Manufacturing Center WASHINGTON -- U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich and Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) are demanding answers on the Administration's decision to cancel funding for ten National Institute of Standards and Technology Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers across the country, including in  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from the American Pharmacists Association: * * * To: Derek Maltz Acting Administrator Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152 RE: [RIN 1117-AB40] Special Registration for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registration * * * Dear Acting Administrator Maltz, The American Pharmacist  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration has released the following public communication dated March 18, 2025, from American Psychological Association Services Inc.: * * * To: Derek S. Maltz Acting Administrator U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration 8701 Morrissette Drive Springfield, VA 22152 Re: Docket No. DEA-407, Special Registrations for Telemedicine and Limited State Telemedicine Registrations * * * Dear Administrator Maltz, On b  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 18 -- Gov. Kim Reynolds, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Reynolds signs list of bills into law Today, Governor Kim Reynolds signed the following bills into law: SF 397 : A bill for an act relating to assaults, including assaults on persons engaged in certain occupations and inmate assaults on department of corrections employees, and providing penalties. SF 166 : An act relating to bank utilization of filing services offered by the Secretary of  more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Grassley to Hold Town Meeting in Worth County BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) will hold a town meeting on Wednesday, April 23, in Worth County as part of his annual 99 county meetings. "You can't have representative government without dialogue between elected officials and the people we represent," Grassley said. "I appreciate the opportunity to hold town meetings, answ  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, April 19 -- The Iowa Economic Development Authority issued the following news on April 18, 2025: * * * IEDA Board approves assistance for two established companies, three community projects and manufacturing investments April 18, 2025 (DES MOINES, IA) - Today, the Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA) Board approved awards for companies in Belle Plaine and Perry, which will assist in the creation of 51 jobs and result in nearly $45 million in new capital investment for   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service has released the following public communication dated April 1, 2025, from Continuum Ag: * * * Summary of Recommendations: 1. Complete the 45Z rules as soon as possible to ensure proper investments and scale can be attained. 2. Use the GREET FD-CIC as the feedstock CI calculator and link it to the 45ZCF GREET Model. 3. Use a Book and Claim approach for low CI feedstock tracking rather than Mass Balance. 4.   more

WASHINGTON, April 18 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Q&A: Boosting Biofuels Boosts Farm Economy Q: Why is the Renewable Volume Obligation important for Iowa farmers? A : Biomass-based fuels convert feedstocks, including corn and soybeans, for use in the nation's fuel supply, from passenger vehicles to commercial trucks, marine shipping, rail and aviation. Biodiesel and ethanol expand domestic markets for grain farmers, which is particularly vita  more

WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Rep. Jimmy Gomez, D-California, issued the following news release on April 18, 2025: * * * Rep. Jimmy Gomez Leads Lawmakers in Demanding DHS Reinstate Citizenship Grant Program After Trump Admin Terminates It Termination of Naturalization Grants Leaves Legal Residents Without Support to Become U.S. Citizens WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representative Jimmy Gomez (CA-34) is leading 54 House Democrats in demanding the Trump administration reinstate the Citizenship and Assimilatio  more