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$394 billion spent in 2022 in wildlife, hunting, and fishing-related activities
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, with the Association of Fish and Wildlife Agencies announced the results of a 2022 survey conducted to find out how many U.S. residents participated in outdoor activities.
New citizens sworn in at Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
Seventy four individuals from 42 different countries became naturalized American Citizens on Oct. 5, with a ceremony organized and put on by the U.S. National Park Service and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
RAND study reveals overdose deaths surge among those with lower education
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
The study emphasizes the need for targeted prevention and intervention strategies, advocating for increased treatment access and subsidized naloxone for the economically disadvantaged
ACLU supports proposed regulations expanding rights of pregnant workers under PWFA
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
The proposed regulations encompass a wide range of accommodations, including access to abortion and related health needs, for workers before, during, and after pregnancy
Stevens Transport faces class action for alleged gender discrimination
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
Company's same-sex trainer policy leads heightens controversy
Former CEO pleads guilty to fraud and scheming charges
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 16, 2023
Peter Kambolin, former owner and CEO of Systematic Alpha Management LLC, pleaded guilty to a "cherry-picking" scheme. Kambolin fraudulently misappropriated profitable trades to himself and left his investors with substantial financial losses.
DOE EM contractor for liquid waste surpasses 10 million safe work hours at Savannah River site
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Environmental Management (EM) revealed that the Liquid waste contractor Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC) at the Savannah River Site (SRS) achieved over 10 million safe working hours, demonstrating the efficacy of their safety-first culture. This milestone reflects hours worked without any job-related injury or illness preventing an employee from returning to work the following day according to a press release.
Biden-Harris administration pledges $2.5 million for climate and transportation research
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 13, 2023
In a recent announcement by the Biden-Harris administration, a robust step has been taken to tackle the dual challenges of climate change and transportation.
U.S. deploys additional forces in Middle East following Hamas attack on Israel
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 13, 2023
In a recent press release, Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III announced significant changes to the U.S. military's posture in the Middle East, specifically in response to the recent terrorist attack on Israel by Hamas.
Department of Defense announces new biofabrication apprenticeship Iiitiative
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) revealed their endorsement of the Biofabrication Technician Registered Apprenticeship Program. Launched in collaboration with BioFabUSA, this initiative is tailored to nurture the U.S. biofabrication sector, providing comprehensive training to the next generation of professionals in this burgeoning field.
DOE awards $38 million in incentives to 66 hydro facilities nationwide
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 13, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) revealed that 66 hydro facilities across the nation will be granted over $38 million in incentive payments for their electricity generation and sales.
EPA reminds landlords of lead paint obligations amidst children's health month
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
Enforcement actions in New Jersey highlight continued commitment to protect children.
EPA grants New York $336M for water infrastructure initiatives
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
A significant chunk of this aid, exceeding $253 million, originates from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
EPA announces measures to reduce HFC emissions
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
New actions to significantly decrease hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) emissions.
Updates to the semiconductor alert system from the US Department of Commerce
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce has introduced an improved Semiconductor Alert Mechanism, which is supervised by the International Trade Administration, in keeping with President Biden's unwavering commitment to strengthening strong international supply chains for semiconductors.
The US Department of Veterans Affairs improves coordination of maternity care for veterans
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
The VA announced new opportunities for veterans to have access to maternity coordinators until their child's first birthday.
State Veterans cemeteries get funding totaling more than $51 million
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 11, 2023
The US Department of Veterans Affairs' Cemetery Administration announced a round of grants for multiple Veterans' cemeteries across the country.
Strategies needed to combat drug cartels: ‘The United States can’t singlehandedly stop the cartels, but it has the best arsenal to weaken them’
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 10, 2023
Tensions are mounting around the U.S.-Mexico border as the question of what to do to mitigate the damage done by drug cartels still looms over both countries. According to an editorial by the Dallas Morning News, the U.S. needs to take action, and an effective way to do so is to cut out corruption and cut off money from the cartels.
NYSE proposes new listing standards for Natural Asset Companies
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 10, 2023
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has proposed new listing standards for a category of public companies called "Natural Asset Companies" (NACs). These companies have a primary focus on managing, maintaining, restoring and enhancing the value of natural assets and ecosystem services and are also encouraged to engage in sustainable revenue-generating activities and activities that support community well-being, provided they are sustainable.
Global economy "poised for a soft landing," PIIE report predicts
By Federal Newswire Report | Oct 10, 2023
A recent study conducted by the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE) finds that although there is a possibility that the rate of economic expansion around the world could slow down significantly, a recession is not currently anticipated to occur.
