FTC orders end to no-hire clauses by Planned Building Services
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has directed Planned Building Services and its associated companies to stop enforcing no-hire agreements that restrict residential and commercial building owners from hiring their service workers.
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Eric Trump, Executive Vice President of The Trump Organization, expressed shared interests with Michael Saylor in the cryptocurrency industry.
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Today, Congressman Tom Cole from Oklahoma's 4th District was sworn in for the 119th Congress.
Durbin supports Biden's commutation of federal death sentences
U.S. Senate Majority Whip Dick Durbin has expressed his support for President Joe Biden's decision to commute the sentences of most individuals on federal death row to life imprisonment.
Senator Lummis: 'Operation Chokepoint 2.0 is warfare on the American people'
Senator Cynthia Lummis has characterized Operation Chokepoint 2.0 as "warfare on the American people," highlighting its impact on access to financial services.
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1789 Capital Founder: Judge’s blockage of Musk’s Tesla pay package shows ‘why CBDCs are a non-starter’
The co-founder of 1789 Capital said a Delaware judge’s blockage of Elon Musk’s Tesla pay package shows ‘why Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) are a non-starter.”
Federal Newswire requests communications between Community Development Financial Institutions Fund, Self-Help Ventures
Federal Newswire this week submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking communications between the Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (CDFI Fund) at the U.S. Department of the Treasury and representatives of Self-Help Ventures fund and affiliated entities.
Utah Attorney General on release of celebrated former IRS agent from Nigeria: 'We are overjoyed'
After languishing in a Nigerian prison to the extreme detriment of his health, Georgia father and former IRS agent Tigran Gambaryan was freed and allowed to return home to his family. This occurred as a group of 18 attorneys general intensified their efforts to secure his release under the Levinson Act.
U.S. wholesale electricity prices up 72% during Biden Administration
U.S. electricity prices have significantly increased for all sectors of the economy during the Biden Administration, according to a new study.
Local opposition driving rejections of wind and solar nationwide
As the federal government is ramping up support for renewable energy through subsidies and mandates, local opposition continues to bring rejection of renewables, particularly at the county and city levels.
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Science of AI Safety partnership created between the United States and the United Kingdom
The United States and the United Kingdom have embarked on a collaborative venture focusing on the Science of AI Safety. This partnership will see the two nations' Safety Institutes joining forces to conduct research, safety evaluations, and provide guidance for AI safety within their respective countries.
Trade and Technology Council Task Force has concluded its work
The United States - European Union Trade and Technology Council Talent for Growth Task Force has completed its work. Although the Task Force's activities, announced in December 2022, have come to an end, collaboration from the private sector continues.
Pet product expenditures totaled $147B in 2023, APPA report shows
In 2023, U.S. consumers expended $147 billion on pet products and services, as reported by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). The association also predicts steady year-over-year growth through 2030, with anticipated expenditures reaching a staggering $250 billion.
Mortgage Bankers Association's index shows homebuyer affordability decreased in February
The Mortgage Bankers Association's (MBA) Purchase Applications Payment Index (PAPI) data for February indicates a rise in the monthly cost of home ownership. The national median payment applied for by purchase applicants escalated from $2,134 in January to $2,184 in February.
American Bankers Association forecast reveals lower risk of recession with inflation moderating
The Economic Advisory Committee of the American Bankers Association (ABA) this week released a forecast indicating a decreased risk of recession, with inflation expected to moderate and employment gains to remain strong. The committee also predicts a transition to a soft easing cycle by the Federal Reserve, commencing around mid-year.
Despite facing criticism for recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility on Easter Sunday, President Joe Biden was not alone in his acknowledgement. U.S. Department of State Secretary Antony Blinken also chose to honor the day, describing it as "a celebration of the courage and resilience" of transgender individuals worldwide.
Anthony Ruggiero, a senior director at Foundation for Defense of Democracies, testified before the U.S. House Oversight and Accountability Committee about narcotics traffickers in the U.S. and Chinese money launderers.
The United States has reiterated its commitment to assist Armenia in bolstering its democracy and achieving economic prosperity through regional integration. In a meeting with Armenian and European Union (EU) leaders, U.S. Department of State (DOS) Secretary Antony Blinken announced that the U.S. would allocate $65 million towards this initiative.
DOE announces $27 million Energy Future Grants Program
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the allocation of $27 million in financial and technical assistance to 40 partner teams comprising states, local governments, and Tribes. The funding is provided through the Energy Future Grants (EFG) Program, which aims to support multijurisdictional partnership efforts to foster clean energy programs that enhance affordability, access, and opportunities.
Resources for the Future partners with CGEP and Bezos Earth Fund to fund economic resilience research
Resources for the Future (RFF), in collaboration with the Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) and the Bezos Earth Fund, has initiated a program to enhance economic resilience in U.S. regions that heavily rely on fossil fuels. The initiative, dubbed Resilient Energy Economies (REE), is a multi-year project that aims to fund economic research and foster a community of scholars, policymakers, and economic development practitioners.
DOE announces $4B clean energy tax credit initiative
The United States Department of Energy (DOE), the U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) jointly announced a $4 billion tax credit allocation under the Qualifying Advanced Energy Project Tax Credit (48C). With over 100 projects in its purview, this initiative is aimed at propelling domestic clean energy manufacturing and mitigating greenhouse gas emissions in industrial settings.
Clean Energy Buyers Association commends DOE's selection of Century Aluminum's clean energy smelter
The Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA) has lauded the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) for selecting Century Aluminum's proposal for a new primary aluminum smelter. The proposed construction site for the smelter is in the Mississippi River Basin, with Kentucky being the preferred location.
DOE announces funding for renewable energy facilities
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced an allocation of up to $22 million aimed at enhancing processes related to the planning, siting, and permitting of large-scale renewable energy facilities. The Renewable Energy Siting through Technical Engagement and Planning (R-STEP) program is designed to assist local governments and communities in planning for large-scale renewable energy projects, with a second round of funding in the pipeline.
Funds from fiscal year 2023 energy revenues have been allocated to Alabama, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and their coastal political subdivisions. These funds will enable the recipients to undertake projects related to hurricane protection, coastal restoration, and conservation.
The National Indian Gaming Commission (NIGC), a three-member board established in 1988, is dedicated to promoting Tribal economic development and strengthening Tribal governments through the operation of gaming on Tribal lands.
Native Hawaiian organizations (NHOs) have been invited to apply for funding through the Heritage Opportunities in Hawaii program. The Office of Native Hawaiian Relations, a division of the US Department of the Interior (DOI), has announced $1 million in funding for this initiative.
