By Bob Pepalis | May 3, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hours Division recovered $731,492 in back wages for sanitation workers in rural southeast Texas communities who were paid a straight daily rate despite often working more than 40 hours per week.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
A St. Louis recycling company has been charged with 24 safety violations after an investigation into a fatality at the facility last October.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
The United States is increasing its efforts to strengthen the nation's diplomatic ties with Pacific Island countries in response to China's growing influence and presence in the area.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
President Joe Biden announced a new program called Uniting for Ukraine, which will help expedite the process for immigrant visas and refugee processing for Ukrainians.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor and the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative met with their counterparts in the Republic of Korea April 25 to strengthen and protect labor rights.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
NOAA Fisheries announced the discovery of a link between blooms of harmful algae called red tides and conditions with low or no oxygen (hypoxia).
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
A $20,000 reward has been offered for information on individuals who caused harm to a sick and stranded bottlenose dolphin on a Texas beach last month.
By Bob Pepalis | May 2, 2022
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is seeking public input on its plans to protect marine ecosystems and the communities that depend on them from destructive climate changes.
By Bob Pepalis | May 1, 2022
Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo called the Build Back Better Regional Challenge the marquee of the Economic Development Administration’s American Rescue Plan programs and represents the Biden administration’s commitment to rebuilding communities..
By Bob Pepalis | May 1, 2022
An investigation into a Michigan adult foster care business found it denied seven workers by misclassifying them as independent contractors, leading to the recovery of $94,706 for the workers.
By Bob Pepalis | May 1, 2022
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III travelled to Kyiv, Ukraine April 24 for a diplomatic meeting with various members of the Ukrainian government in a show of the United States' “unwavering” support for Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 28, 2022
Russia lost its status as a permanent observer to the Organization of American States over its premeditated, unprovoked, unjust war against Ukraine, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken said April 21.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 28, 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce issued an order that requires it to include climate change considerations in all its activities, with oversight provided by the newly established Climate Council.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 27, 2022
Visa restrictions and official designations for human-rights abuses have been brought against Russian and Belarusian officials and nationals by the United States for their involvement with Russia in its war on Ukraine.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 27, 2022
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Transparency International leaders to discuss anticorruption and transparency, specifically irregular migration.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 27, 2022
Northeast lobster and Jonah crab fishermen have until May 1 to make required gear modifications designed to protect North Atlantic right whales.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 26, 2022
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas traveled to Panama last week to discuss transcontinental migration with officials from several countries and international organizations.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 26, 2022
Global forecasts providing advance notice of marine heatwaves that can dramatically affect ocean ecosystems could help coastal communities, fishing fleets and ocean managers anticipate their effects.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 26, 2022
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Panama’s president and foreign minister to assure support for front-line communities hosting migrants and refugees with more resources for public health and safety and stronger social services.
By Bob Pepalis | Apr 25, 2022
Russian cargo aircraft carrier Aviastar has been denied all export privileges for ongoing violations of export controls imposed on Russia by the Commerce Department.
