By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $20 million in grants aimed at national out-of-school time organizations. These funds are intended to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for underserved youth during after-school hours and summer periods.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have announced that consumers have saved over $2 billion in upfront costs on the purchase of more than 300,000 clean vehicles since January 1, 2024. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to reduce transportation costs for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Ohio is reaching out to its members regarding Issue 1, a redistricting proposal set to appear on the state's ballot this November.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the allocation of $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This funding represents the second tranche of additional funds secured by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations from targeted attacks. The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be published later in October.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today in Washington, D.C. The meeting underscored the United States and India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and coordinating on regional and global challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed a restructuring of its regional operations, aiming to enhance worker protection and employer education in expanding businesses and growing workforces across several southeastern states.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The United States and Bahrain concluded the fourth annual U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C., led by U.S. Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Ambassador John Bass and Bahrain's Under Secretary for Political Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. This dialogue underscores the two nations' commitment to enhancing security, fostering economic growth, strengthening cultural ties, and upholding fundamental rights.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing October as Children’s Health Month. Each year, the agency aims to highlight the importance of a healthy environment for the well-being of children across the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Austin Campbell, an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School, said in a Sept. 28 thread on X that he believes certain U.S. politicians use cryptocurrency as a "scapegoat" for financial crime, even though significantly more money laundering and other criminal activity takes place within the traditional financial system.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been charged with bribery, campaign finance, and conspiracy offenses, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Justice. Adams is accused of using "his prominent positions in New York City government to obtain illegal campaign contributions and luxury travel" and accepting bribes from foreign nationals.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
Binance Co-founder and Former CEO Changpeng Zhao's (CZ) release from prison has been welcomed by members of the crypto community, who took to X to express their support for the crypto mogul.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo met with Minister of External Affairs of India Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on September 30, 2024. The discussion focused on the U.S.-India CEO Forum and U.S.-India Commercial Dialogue, initiatives led by the Department of Commerce and Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry to enhance trade and investment between the two countries.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reached settlements with several companies in Georgia over alleged violations of asbestos regulations under the Clean Air Act (CAA). These violations include failing to conduct thorough inspections for asbestos-containing materials before demolition or renovation and not providing written notice at least ten days prior to starting demolition activities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
TD Securities (USA) LLC has agreed to a resolution with the Justice Department to settle criminal charges related to a scheme involving unlawful trading in the U.S. Treasuries secondary market. The New York-based securities firm entered into a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) and will pay over $15.5 million in penalties, forfeiture, and victim compensation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) announced it completed impact inspections at 14 mines across 10 states in August 2024, issuing a total of 253 violations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded $15 million to Lehigh Heavy Forge in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, as part of the Defense Production Act Investments (DPAI) program. The funding will be used for press equipment upgrades and to enhance heavy forging production capacity. Specifically, the investment will cover a new forging manipulator for their 10,000-ton open die forging press, improvements to heat treatment furnaces, and the implementation of an automated ultrasonic forging testing program. This initiative aligns with the 2024 National Defense Industrial Strategy aimed...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a significant investment in clean nuclear energy, aimed at creating union jobs and providing reliable power across the Midwest. Through the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), over $2.8 billion will be allocated to support these initiatives.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced the organizations selected for the 2025-26 FAFSA beta testing. The initial phase, Beta 1, begins on October 1 with a small group of students recruited by six community-based organizations (CBOs) submitting their FAFSA forms. This phase will continue through the first half of October.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $154,009 in back wages and liquidated damages from an international plastics manufacturer that failed to include bonus payments when calculating overtime for 743 workers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 30, 2024
The Justice Department has announced charges in five cases related to violent incidents at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The charges include the murders of Uriel Whyte and Edwin Cordero, an attempted murder, and two assaults that occurred between April and August of this year. All defendants were already detained at MDC on other charges.
