Panel discusses 'slowdown' of economic policy in China
By David Hutton | Dec 20, 2022
The Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) sponsored a panel discussing “Economic Policy in Today's China: Between Growth, Equity and Security” during the first Big Data China Conference.
Granholm: DOE looks to use $80 million to 'ensure classrooms are free from health hazards'
By David Hutton | Oct 31, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy recently released a notice of intent announcing $80 million to help make schools more energy efficient and reduce their energy bills.
Henneke on Vineyard Wind Project: 'The federal government ignored multiple legal protections for affected stakeholders'
By David Hutton | Sep 16, 2022
In taking aim at the Vineyard Wind Project, Robert Henneke, general counsel of Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF), pointed out that the federal government ignored legal protections for stakeholders affected by the project, which he said would take away a 75,000-acre area used by the fishing industry to complete the wind energy project.
Nelsen: Akron man sentenced for 'conniving conduct and domineering behavior' toward children
By David Hutton | Aug 24, 2022
An Akron man was sentenced to 40 years in prison after he entered guilty pleas to a pair of counts of sexual exploitation of children and a count of receipt and distribution of child pornography.
Jacobs-Young: 'USDA is making more nutritious food available to more people at more affordable prices'
By David Hutton | Aug 23, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program Produce Prescription Program will receive a boost of about $8 million.
'Extremely dangerous': Four men charged with aiming laser pointers at police helicopter
By David Hutton | Aug 17, 2022
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Georgia recently announced four men have been arraigned on federal charges of aiming laser pointers at police helicopters after they were indicted by the federal grand jury in July.
Massachusetts man arrested, charged for alleged bomb threat against Arizona state election official
By David Hutton | Aug 16, 2022
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Arizona announced it has arrested and charged a Massachusetts man in connection with an alleged communication to a state election official in the Arizona Secretary of State’s office that contained a bomb threat.
Eight indicted in Boston in multimillion-dollar money laundering ring
By David Hutton | Aug 15, 2022
The U.S. Attorney’s Office District of Massachusetts recently announced that eight people were indicted by a federal grand jury in Boston for their roles in an alleged money laundering and transmitting conspiracy scheme involving millions of dollars from drug transactions.
Russian national charged with conspiring to have US citizens serve as 'agents of Russian government'
By David Hutton | Aug 13, 2022
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida recently announced the unsealing of an indictment charging a Russian national with masterminding a years-long effort to use domestic political organizations to promote division, disseminate Russian propaganda and interfere in American elections.
DOT's Buttigieg: 'The Inflation Reduction Act will bring down costs on energy, transportation'
By David Hutton | Aug 10, 2022
With gasoline prices near record high levels, Americans are looking for alternatives, and U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg pointed out recently that electric vehicles (EVs) will become more affordable with the help of the Inflation Reduction Act.
USDA's Moore: 'Without urgent action, wildfires could eliminate countless more iconic giant sequoias'
By David Hutton | Aug 6, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Forest Service is kicking off efforts to ensure the long-term survival of giant sequoias from the threat of wildfire by putting in place emergency fuels reduction treatments.
DHS receives 13th consecutive 'A' on SBA Small Business Procurement Scorecard
By David Hutton | Aug 5, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently received an “A+” grade on the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) 2021 Small Business Procurement Scorecard, marking the 13th year in a row it has earned an “A” grade and the sixth consecutive year for the “A+” mark.
Rollins: Massachusetts man 'spread panic across the communities he violated'
By David Hutton | Aug 3, 2022
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Boston announced a Massachusetts man entered a guilty plea to charges stemming from the armed robberies in late 2020 of three convenience stores in Lowell and Tewksbury.
EPA awards nearly $100,000 to UNC-Charlotte student team for drinking water research
By David Hutton | Aug 3, 2022
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding a grant just shy of $100,000 to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to fund research for the development of a system that cleanses chemicals from drinking water.
EPA taking steps for long-term public safety at Universal Oil Products site in East Rutherford
By David Hutton | Aug 2, 2022
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced in a news release it has determined that no additional cleanup is needed to take care of groundwater at the Universal Oil Products Superfund location in East Rutherford, N.J.
Buttigieg on shipyard grants: 'Small businesses are the lifeblood of the American economy'
By David Hutton | Jul 23, 2022
In an effort to recognize small businesses across the country and boost the economy, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) is awarding $19.6 million in grants to 24 shipyards in 19 states as part of its Small Shipyard Grant Program.
Buttigieg: 'We’re pleased to announce the latest round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations'
By David Hutton | Jul 21, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration recently announced a new round of Alternative Fuel Corridor designations as part of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program created by President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Buttigieg: Funding 'will help the people of Idaho recover from these devastating floods'
By David Hutton | Jul 20, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration is making $3 million in emergency relief funds available to extend emergency financial aid to the Idaho Department of Transportation in its efforts to fix roads and bridges damaged by recent flooding.
Granholm on Australia – United States partnership: 'Our two countries will work together to unlock critical advances'
By David Hutton | Jul 20, 2022
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) hammered out the Australia – United States Net-Zero Technology Acceleration partnership, with U.S. Energy Secretary Jennifer M. Granholm and Australian Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen inking the pact at the Sydney Energy Forum, creating a formal partnership to drive the creation and use of zero emissions technology.
Lewis: 'All too often, we find health care industry employers with systemic violations'
By David Hutton | Jul 19, 2022
An investigation by the U.S. Department of Labor resulted in the recovery of $126,162 for 95 home health care workers after an Indiana company failed to pay them for the time they spent driving between clients’ homes.
