FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) Yearly Readiness Brief 2025 SLOAN, Nevada - From Feb. 28 to March 2, 2025, the 311th Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) gathered at the George W. Dunaway Army Reserve Center in Sloan, Nevada, for its highly anticipated annual Yearly Readiness Brief (YRB). Over the course of three action-packed days, the focus was clear: strengthening operational excellence, refining key strategies, and ensuring t more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * ACLU of NC, Emancipate NC, and Muslim Advocates File Suit Against UNC RALEIGH, N.C. - The ACLU of North Carolina, Emancipate NC and Muslim Advocates have filed a lawsuit challenging the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's ongoing punishment of certain individuals involved in the nondisruptive, pro-Palestine encampment on campus last spring. On April 26, 2024, UNC students and non-stud more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * NC Senate Passes Classroom Censorship Bill RALEIGH, N.C. - The North Carolina Senate passed Senate Bill 227 today, which would ban the discussion of twelve "divisive concepts" in public schools, most of which relate to race and gender. The bill also prohibits public schools from providing professional development opportunities that include these "divisive concepts." Some of the concepts prohi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news on March 11, 2025: * * * Amtrak and Rexmark Announce Resolution of Legal Claims for Washington Union Station Amtrak controls management and operations WASHINGTON - Amtrak and Rexmark today announced that their case regarding the lease of the majority of the customer-facing area of Washington Union Station has come to a close. The parties entered into a settlement agreement earlier in February. The judge formally ended the case on March 7, 2025. Rex more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Supports Funding Bill to Keep Government Running WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, ensuring critical government functions remain operational while securing key conservative priorities. "This bill keeps the government running, guarantees our troops get paid, equips President Trump's administr more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Pat Harrigan, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pat Harrigan Votes to Hold Pandemic Fraudsters Accountable WASHINGTON, D.C.--Today, Congressman Pat Harrigan (NC-10) voted to pass H.R. 1156, the Pandemic Unemployment Fraud Enforcement Act, which extends the statute of limitations to ensure those who defrauded pandemic-era unemployment programs can still be prosecuted. The bill passed the House with strong support. "The American people deserve accountability. In the rush to res more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Foushee Votes Against Partisan Government Funding Bill WASHINGTON, DC (March 11, 2025) -- Today, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025. "Today, I joined my House Democratic colleagues in standing up for working people, veterans, children, families, seniors, farmers, and small businesses, and vote more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Contracts for March 11, 2025 AIR FORCE Saudi Naval Support Co., Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (FA4911-25-D-0005); AQ Global for General Trading and Contracting Co., Safat, Kuwait (FA4911-25-D-0006); Prime Veritas General Trading and Contracting Co., Doha, Qatar (FA4911-25-D-0007); Prime One Group General Trading and Contracting Co., Farwaniya, Kuwait (FA4911-25-D-0008); Astrea Technical Services LLC, Dubai, United Arab Emirates (FA4911-25-D-0010); and more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ Reminds Residents, Businesses that Burning Trash is Against State Law The open burning of trash, metal, plastic and all other man-made materials not only harms the environment and poses a public health risk, it's against state law. During the spring burning season, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Air Quality is reminding North Carolinians: If it doesn't grow, don't bur more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards to host in-person town hall in Asheville U.S. Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) will be hosting an in-person town hall on Thursday, March 13 from 6:00-7:30 p.m. at A-B Tech's Ferguson Auditorium in Asheville, NC. Doors will open at 5:00 p.m. and attendees must be constituents of North Carolina's 11th congressional district. The event will be open until the venue is full; no tickets will be required. The following items will not  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Ezell Joins Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Reintroducing the Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025 Today, Congressman Mike Ezell (MS-04) joined Congressman Troy Nehls (TX-22) and a coalition of coastal members in introducing the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Financial Institutions (IFIs) to finance any activity relating  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- The Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following statement on March 11, 2025: * * * Secretary Turner Denounces DEI Criteria in Asheville's Draft Disaster Plan Washington - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner released the following statement after the City of Asheville, North Carolina posted a draft action plan on its website which included DEI criteria as part of how it intends to distribute millions of dollars for Hurricane Helene disaster relief. HUD  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Knott Honors Youngsville in U.S. House Floor Speech WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Knott commemorated the 150th anniversary of Youngsville, North Carolina's incorporation. "Today, Youngsville is a vibrant, proudly patriotic community with robust growth across the board. And yet somehow, despite this growth, Youngsville has retained its character and heart while reimagining its downtown to meet the demands of an a more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Brad Knott, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Knott Statement on Successful CR Vote WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Brad Knott issued the following statement regarding the passage of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. "Whether skyrocketing costs, unchecked immigration or tremendously wasteful spending, the list of problems facing our country is long. The President has made significant progress in reversing many of these problems more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- The U.S. Department of Defense issued the following news: * * * Mass Timber, 3D Printing May be Future of Military Construction for Army, Navy Army and Navy barracks may one day be 3D printed or built using mass timber construction that involves large wooden structural beams manufactured from smaller lumber. Today on Capitol Hill, Dave Morrow, director of military programs for Army Corps of Engineers, and Keith Hamilton, chief engineer for Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, met with lawmakers from the Hou more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Introduces Legislation to Protect Military Spouses' Second Amendment Rights Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., introduced the Protect Our Military Families' 2nd Amendment Rights Act, alongside Senator Mike Rounds (SD), to ensure the spouses of our service members are afforded the same constitutional rights as those in uniform. "I will always fight to protect the constitutional rights of my constituents and support o more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Gregory Murphy, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy Statement on Government Funding Package Washington, D.C. -- Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., issued the following statement after voting in favor of H.R. 1968, the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act. "Shutting down the government helps no one and would hurt President Trump's impressive pace of action in turning our country around," said Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D. "While funding our federal government through co more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Commerce issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Announces 180 Jobs as Global Technology Company Selects Wake County for New Headquarters Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Ralliant Corporation, a global company providing precision technologies for a range of industry sectors will establish its global headquarters in Wake County, creating 180 jobs. The company will invest $2.1 million in the North Hills area of Raleigh. "North Caro more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Division of Parks and Recreation issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Jacob Brown Named Raven Rock State Park Superintendent Jacob Brown is the new park superintendent at Raven Rock State Park in Harnett County. Jacob Brown is the new park superintendent at Raven Rock State Park in Harnett County, the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation announced. Brown succeeds John Privette, who became the division's law enforcement speciali more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Announces 180 Jobs as Global Technology Company Selects Wake County for New Headquarters Today, Governor Josh Stein announced that Ralliant Corporation, a global company providing precision technologies for a range of industry sectors will establish its global headquarters in Wake County, creating 180 jobs. The company will invest $2.1 million in the North Hills area of Raleigh. "North Carolina's  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Governor Stein Announces 30-Day Extension of FEMA Public Assistance Program Today, FEMA granted Governor Stein's request for an extension for state, tribal, and local governments, as well as some non-profit organizations, to apply for its Public Assistance program. The new deadline is April 7, 2025. "I am grateful to FEMA and the Trump Administration for granting our request to extend the deadline to apply for  more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Governor Stein To Deliver First State of the State Address, Highlight North Carolinians Who Make Our State Strong Tomorrow, Governor Josh Stein will deliver his first State of the State Address, highlighting his vision for the future of North Carolina. During his address, he will highlight ongoing western North Carolina recovery efforts and urge the General Assembly to invest in economic opportunity, workforce de more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission advisory committees meet to discuss blue crab adaptive management Three advisory committees to the N.C. Marine Fisheries Commission will meet this month to accept public comment, discuss, and vote on recommendations for adaptive management for the draft Blue Crab Fishery Management Plan Amendment 3 Revision. The Draft Amendment 3 Revision contains options for adaptive manageme more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 12 -- The North Carolina Department of Public Safety issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * NC Commission Approves $446,169 to Reimburse Victims of Violent Crime The Crime Victim Compensation Commission on Monday voted to approve $446,169 in financial reimbursements to victims of violent crime who applied for financial assistance to cover eligible medical costs, lost wages or other expenses incurred as a result of a crime committed in North Carolina. The six-person commission meets quarterl more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- NASA issued the following news release: * * * NASA Selects Three University Teams to Participate in Flight Research NASA / Lillian Gipson NASA has selected three university teams to help solve 21 st century aviation challenges that could transform the skies above our communities. As part of NASA's University Leadership Initiative (ULI), both graduate and undergraduate students on faculty-led university teams will contribute directly to real-world flight research while gaining hands-on experience working with partn more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * PHOTO GALLERY: Army Reserve Soldiers at 49th Joint Culinary Training Exercise FORT GREGG-ADAMS, Va. - Army Reserve Soldiers on the U.S. Army Culinary Arts Team showed their wide-range of culinary talents at the Joint Culinary Training Exercise at Fort Gregg-Adams, Virginia, on Feb. 28-March 7, 2025. The annual event showcases culinary talent across all components of the Department of Defense and is the largest culinary event in North Amer more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, March 11 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * REMINDER: DEQ to Hold Public Engagement Sessions on the Development of Federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant's Comprehensive Climate Action Plan The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) State Energy Office is holding a series of public engagement opportunities in February and March to provide information and gather feedback on the Department's initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emission more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Alma S. Adams, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Adams Statement on Voting Against Continuing Resolution Washington, DC--Congresswoman Alma S. Adams, PhD (NC-12), Ranking Member of the House Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development, released a statement following her vote against the continuing resolution. "At a time when my constituents are struggling to make ends meet, the House Republican budget bill looks to slash everything from healthcare and food assistance  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Addison McDowell Introduces the Unmasking Hamas Act to Strengthen Penalties for Criminals in Disguise WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced the Unmasking Hamas Act of 2025, a bill aimed at increasing penalties for individuals who use a mask or disguise while damaging federal property or infringing on a person's Constitutionally protected right. People are more prone to committin more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Mark Harris, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release on March 11, 2025: * * * Rep. Mark Harris Supports Funding Bill to Advance America First Agenda WASHINGTON, DC -- On Tuesday, Representative Mark Harris (NC-8) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the Full-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025: Representative Harris said, "House Republicans are delivering on President Trump's America First agenda. Today's funding bill cuts spending versus last year while keepi more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Leads Bipartisan Group of Colleagues in Reintroducing the Save our Shrimpers Act of 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. --Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22), along with Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA-03), Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-34), and Congressman Troy Carter (D-LA-02) reintroduced the bipartisan Save Our Shrimpers Act of 2025. This bipartisan legislation would prohibit federal funds from being made available to International Finan more PR

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, March 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Russ Ferguson Sworn In As United States Attorney For The Western District Of North Carolina CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Russ Ferguson was sworn in today as United States Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina (WDNC). Appointed by Attorney General Pamela Bondi on March 3, 2025, Mr. Ferguson took the oath of office administered by United States District Judge Frank D. Whitney. "It is the more PR

WASHINGTON, March 12 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, posted the following floor statement, which was published in the Congressional Record on March 10, 2025: * * * Mr. President, with my colleague Senator Tammy Duckworth, we join in honoring Kendra Adachi, the Lazy Genius, for her devotion to time management and inspiring those around her. We thank her for speaking to the Senate Moms group. Kendra Adachi is a two-time New York Times bestselling author of "The Lazy Genius Way" and "The Lazy Genius Kitchen." She is the host of nationally ranked T more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Soldier reflects on Army journalism career, following Chicago Wolves recognition ROSEMONT, Ill. - The Chicago Wolves honored Staff Sgt. David Lietz, assigned to the 85th U.S. Army Reserve Support Command, in a Hometown Hero military recognition before the Chicago Wolves' game against the Grand Rapid Griffins, March 8, 2025. Lietz, an Army Reserve Soldier, has served around the globe as a public affairs specialist. "I serve because I wan more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, March 11 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers engage in cultural exchange and education during Cobra Gold 25 BAN CHAN KHREM, Thailand - U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers from the 308th Psychological Operations Company are working with Royal Thai Marines and Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Engineers at Engineering Civic Action Project site 4, concluding March 6th in Ban Chan Khrem as part of Cobra Gold. The U.S. Marines, who support the engineering project, primari more PR

WASHINGTON, March 8 -- The White House issued the following news: * * * We'll Never Tire of Winning Under President Trump The winning never stops as President Donald J. Trump and his administration continue to make progress reversing the damage of the past four years and shepherding the country into its new Golden Age. Here is a non-comprehensive list of wins for the American people in week seven: * Illegal border crossings in February fell to the lowest level ever recorded, down 94% from last February and down 96% from the all-time high  more PR

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * WITH CUTS THREATENING TO PUT VETERANS AND FAMILIES ON THE STREET, CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN AND SENATOR SCHUMER DEMAND TRUMP ADMINISTRATION RESTORE CRITICAL HOUSING FUNDING IMMEDIATELY With Cuts Threatening to Put Veterans and Families on the Street, Congressman Pat Ryan and Senator Schumer Demand Trump Administration Restore Critical Housing Funding Immediately Last week it was reported (link is external) that dozens of families, including veterans and  more PR