By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Pangea Real Estate over alleged violations of the lead disclosure rule at residential properties in Chicago and Calumet City, Illinois. As part of the settlement, Pangea Real Estate will address the alleged violations, pay a $40,000 penalty, and undertake projects to abate lead hazards in one of its Chicago buildings and in child-occupied facilities or pre-1978 residential properties in Chicago and its suburbs. The company is expected to spend at least $384,350 on these supplemental environmental...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced new guidance and resources to support the retrofitting and weatherization of affordable housing in the United States. This includes a technical assistance guide for leveraging federal funds to retrofit homes and an updated funding navigator tool designed to help communities utilize federal investments for climate and resiliency upgrades.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Pharr International Bridge have seized more than $624,000 in cocaine in a single enforcement action this week.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it, together with the City of New Orleans, has jointly moved for the city to enter into a two-year “sustainment period” according to the terms of a negotiated plan. This brings the consent decree concerning the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) closer to successful resolution.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Max Environmental Technologies, Inc. (MAX) will take steps to manage the treatment and disposal of industrial wastewater at its waste management facility in Yukon, PA. This follows a joint agreement addressing the discharge of pollutants and operational failures identified by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) during a 2023 inspection. The EPA collaborated with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) on this case.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 51 awards to various organizations at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas for their support of the WaterSense program. In Texas, the City of Plano, City of Round Rock, Harris-Galveston Subsidence District, Tarrant Regional Water District, and Arlington were recognized as leaders in water conservation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) presented 51 awards to various organizations, including water utilities, government agencies, manufacturers, retailers, and builders at the WaterSmart Innovations conference in Las Vegas. These awards recognize their support of EPA’s WaterSense® program.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) recently held a press conference on Capitol Hill, featuring small business owners, Senator Steve Daines, and NFIB President Brad Close. The event focused on advocating for the passage of the Main Street Tax Certainty Act to make the 20% Small Business Deduction permanent.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with foreign ministers and representatives from the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan under the C5+1 platform during the 79th annual session of the UN General Assembly.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party have written to the Board of Supervisors of Fairfax County, VA. The letter addresses concerns over the county's use of Chinese-made DJI drones, which are listed by multiple federal government agencies for their potential to spy on U.S. soil, ties to the Chinese military, and involvement in actions against Uyghur people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has responded to the newly introduced "U.S. – Republic of Korea Digital Trade Enforcement Act." The legislation, brought forward by Representative Carol Miller (R-WV), seeks to have the United States Trade Representative address and report on discriminatory practices in Korea that may contravene free-trade agreements between the U.S. and the Republic of Korea.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice have announced a settlement with Lima Refining Company (LRC), a subsidiary of Cenovus Energy, to address Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in Lima, Ohio.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Center for Digital Technology (CDT) has released a report titled "Moderating Maghrebi Arabic Content on Social Media," highlighting the challenges and implications of moderating content in Maghrebi Arabic dialects in North Africa. The report is part of a CDT series investigating biases and disparities in content moderation within the Global South.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that Española Public Schools in New Mexico has entered into a resolution agreement to address violations of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. These violations pertain to the district's response to reports of sexual harassment, including sexual assault, involving students and employees.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Port of Buffalo, in collaboration with U.S. Border Patrol agents from the Buffalo Station, have apprehended two Italian citizens who attempted to enter the United States unlawfully.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have announced a settlement with Lima Refining Company (LRC), a subsidiary of Cenovus Energy, to address Clean Air Act violations at its refinery in Lima, Ohio.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
In the June 2024 Trump-Biden debate, a notable adherence to rules and procedures was observed. Unlike their 2019 debate, where interruptions were frequent, the candidates this time waited their turn to speak. This change was attributed not to a shift in political culture but to an audio adjustment: microphones were only functional during designated speaking periods.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
A super-deduction is a tax policy that allows businesses to deduct more than the full amount of their eligible expenses from taxable income.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced nearly $44 million in funding for Tribal communities to implement clean energy solutions aimed at enhancing energy security, resilience, and reducing costs. Six American Indian and Alaska Native communities across five states will receive $18.8 million to install solar and wind energy infrastructure, generating 5.6 megawatts (MW) of clean energy and providing battery storage for over 100 Tribal buildings. An additional $25 million will be available for future planning and development projects on Tribal lands.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2024
Netflix is celebrating the release of "Rez Ball," a film that highlights the passion for basketball and the resilience of the Native American community. Produced by LeBron James and based on an award-winning book, the movie follows a high school basketball team rooted in Native American culture as they strive to keep their state championship dreams alive after losing their star player.
