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Labor Department signs deal with SBA to boost US manufacturing

The U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Small Business Administration have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to support American manufacturing.


US Department of Labor introduces toolkit for disabled veteran employment

The U.S. Department of Labor has introduced the Veterans Accommodations Toolkit, a new resource designed to boost employment rates and participation in apprenticeship programs for disabled American veterans.


OSHA cites Clean Harbors for safety violations after worker's death

A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has revealed that Clean Harbors Environmental Services Inc., an environmental and hazardous waste management company based in Massachusetts, failed to adhere to safety regulations at a facility in...


US Department of Labor settles with Newark contractor over safety violations

The U.S. Department of Labor and a Newark roofing contractor have reached a settlement agreement following investigations that revealed safety violations at two worksites.


US resolves labor dispute at Mexican metal alloys facility

The United States has announced the successful resolution of a labor dispute involving the Modern Metal Alloys, S.A. de C.V. (MMA) facility in Querétaro, Mexico.


U.S. Department of Education issues new guidelines on artificial intelligence use in schools

Today, the U.S. Department of Education issued a Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) providing guidance on using federal grant funds to enhance education through Artificial Intelligence (AI).


Department of Education allocates $250K grant for flood recovery in Texas

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the allocation of $250,000 in Project SERV funding to assist Texas communities affected by severe flooding.


U.S. Department of Education outlines new provisions under One Big Beautiful Bill Act

The U.S. Department of Education has announced the immediate implementation of several higher education provisions in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB).


U.S. Department of Education announces new appointees under Trump Administration

The U.S. Department of Education has announced new appointees to support the Trump Administration's educational initiatives.


House committee investigates NYU center's role with Bloomberg Philanthropies

The American Tort Reform Association (ATRA) has expressed approval for the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee's decision to investigate the State Energy & Environmental Impact Center at New York University School of Law.


Middleton man sentenced to decade in prison for child pornography possession

Chadwick M. Elgersma, Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Wisconsin, announced that Scott Chier, 63, from Middleton, Wisconsin, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing child pornography.


Rhode Island man sentenced for heroin export conspiracy

Burlington, Vermont – The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Vermont announced that Freddy Rodriguez, 40, from West Warwick, Rhode Island, has been sentenced to 57 months in prison.


Ansonia man pleads guilty to large-scale fentanyl trafficking

David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that Daqwon Graham, also known as "Seagull" and "Energy," 31, of Ansonia, has pleaded guilty to a fentanyl trafficking charge.


Fort Thompson woman sentenced for embezzling funds from tribal organization

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of Mariah Pearl Sazue, a resident of Fort Thompson, South Dakota.


Conspiracy leader sentenced for $78 million prescription drug diversion scheme

Stephen Costa, aged 40, has been sentenced to fourteen years in prison following his guilty plea for leading a conspiracy that distributed diverted pharmaceutical drugs across the United States.


Illegal alien sentenced for role in fraudulent Texas vehicle tag scheme

The final individual involved in a nationwide conspiracy to sell fraudulent Texas paper license plates has been sentenced to prison, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.


Saint Francis man sentenced to nearly four years for assault

United States Attorney Alison J. Ramsdell has announced the sentencing of a Saint Francis, South Dakota man for assault with a dangerous weapon. U.S. District Judge Eric C. Schulte sentenced Samuel Iron Shell to three years and 10 months in...


Justice Department backs ending Seattle police consent decree

The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division has announced its support for the City of Seattle's motion to terminate a longstanding consent decree involving the Seattle Police Department.


Florida men plead guilty to stealing valuables from Missouri homes

Three men from Florida have confessed to stealing jewelry and other valuables from homes in St. Louis County, including areas such as Ladue and Chesterfield.


Woman charged after assaulting FBI agent during gang member transfer

Sydney Lori Reid, a 44-year-old resident of the District of Columbia, has been charged in connection with an assault on an FBI agent.