Unemployment update for September 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics gathers its statistics from two major monthly surveys, the household survey and the establishment survey. The household survey measurers labor for status, including unemployment, by demographic characteristics. The establishment survey measures earnings and hours by different industries.
Tech giant Amazon sued by Federal Trade Commission for maintaining monopoly power
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
Seventeen state attorneys generals and The Federal Trade Commission filed a suit against Amazon.com, Inc. alleging that the company uses interlocking anticompetitive and unfair strategies to illegally maintain its monopoly power.
DOE reveals the Affordable Home Energy Shot™
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
The Department of Energy has introduced the Affordable Home Energy Shot™ initiative, aiming to advance clean energy solutions for affordable homes, reduce emissions, enhance resilience, and lower costs.
Biden-Harris administration grants to boost family engagement in education
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced $11.4 million in grants aimed at enhancing parent and family engagement in educational settings
$13 million to boost campus child care for student parents
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
The announcement also included more than $75 million in additional grants to support underserved postsecondary students
EPA allocates over $1M for pollution prevention in Oregon and Washington
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
EPA announces $1.1M in grants to support local environmental justice initiatives, including a major award to Portland State University for aiding Native American businesses.
SEC halts $140 million in fraud targeting Indian American Community
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
A fraud attempt that has raised over $130 million dollars since April 2021 has been frozen by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Shinhan Bank America faces $15 million dollar civil penalty from FinCEN
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 20, 2023
Shinhan Bank America was assessed a $15 million civil penalty from the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network for willful violations of the Bank Secrecy Act.
Biden-Harris Administration allocates record funding for Milwaukee environmental cleanup
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
This financial infusion stands out as the most substantial non-federal input to any Great Lakes Legacy Act cleanup
Soil Stabilizer application begins in Lāhainā
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
Environmental Protection Agency and local authorities take precautionary measures on fire rehabilitation steps.
Penn State Hershey Medical Center awarded $1.19M EPA grant for environmental justice
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
Penn State College of Medicine will spearhead a project providing technical assistance to businesses in Pennsylvania and New York
Illinois Universities receive EPA grants for pollution prevention
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and the University of Illinois Chicago receive a combined $2.6 Million in funding to promote environmental justice
U.S. import cargo volumes set to slow, according to NRF report
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
According to a Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Hackett Associates, U.S. import cargo volumes at major ports have peaked for 2023
Gulf of Mexico energy restrictions raise concerns about economic impact
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
A recent analysis by the American Petroleum Institute (API) has raised concerns about the potential consequences of proposed vessel restrictions in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico
FGI sues IRS for withholding records of former official Nikole Flax
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
The Functional Government Initiative (FGI) is taking legal action against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), accusing the agency of withholding records pertaining to former IRS official Nikole Flax during her tenure overseeing a notable budget expansion and recruitment drive.
New members appointed to the National Assessment Governing Board
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
U.S. Secretary of Education, Miguel Cardona, appointed 11 esteemed education leaders to the National Assessment Governing Board
Department of Education unveils new technical assistance centers
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
These centers are aimed at fortifying student mental health, safety, and academic opportunities, both during and after school hours
Department of Defense joint press conference in Israel
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 17, 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivered a strong message of support and solidarity with Israel in the wake of recent violence and attacks by Hamas
DOE awards $30 million in clean energy funding
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced that it's Office of State and Community Energy Programs has granted $30 million in clean energy funding through the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program to 28 state, local, and Tribal governments. These grants support a diverse range of clean energy projects and programs tailored to the needs and goals of each recipient according to a press release.
U.S. Bureau of Land Management schedules tour of Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corra
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
The Indian Lakes Off-Range Wild Horse and Burro Corral in Fallon, Nev., will open to the public for tours on Oct. 27. There will be two tours given, with a limit of 20 individuals per tour, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The tours last two hours and registration is required to attend.
