Raimondo: 'With these smart, targeted investments, we will bolster our economic and national security'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce needs Congress' continued support to keep building momentum, Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said during a recent budget hearing.
Mckinney: 'We look forward to expanding dispersed recreation and hunting access along the John Day River'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
The Bureau of Land Management recently announced the acquisition of about 4,000 acres of private land along the John Day River in Central Oregon.
Raimondo: 'Equity underpins everything that we do at the Commerce Department'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
The U.S. Department of Commerce is there to serve all communities, including those that historically have been underserved, Secretary Gina Raimondo said during a recent civil rights gathering in New York.
Graves: 'America’s commercial space industry is vital to our country’s continued global competitiveness'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 28, 2023
Russian aggression in Ukraine continues and the U.S. Department of Commerce is doing what it can to counter the invasion, Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves said during a recent gathering in Colorado.
Buttigieg: 'I enjoyed meeting with New Mexico State University' to discuss transit needs
By Karen Kidd | Apr 27, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg enjoyed an April 5 visit to New Mexico State University.
White: EM crews 'reach this crucially important milestone' of converting radioactive waste
By Karen Kidd | Apr 25, 2023
The Integrated Waste Treatment Unit at Idaho National Laboratory recently started operations to convert radioactive sodium-bearing liquid waste from underground tanks to a more stable, granular solid.
Blinken: 'The U.S. stands with Rwanda during Kwibuka 29'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 25, 2023
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken used the 29th commemoration of the genocide against Tutsi in Rwanda to make a social media call for genocide prevention.
Buttigieg: 'Thriving Communities program will help under-resourced communities'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 24, 2023
U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing funding for its Thriving Communities program.
Buttigieg: 'Our department will continue to press forward on railroad safety'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 23, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Railroad Administration is working to improve safety by pushing for major freight railroads to review and update their rail car configurations.
Donovan: OSHA campaign aims 'to raise awareness' about dangers in trench work
By Karen Kidd | Apr 22, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched an outreach campaign following dozens of deaths last year in trench or excavation work.
Reynolds: 'Dollar General Corp. has a substantial history of the same violations'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 21, 2023
Dollar General was once again found to be exposing workers to safety hazards.
Parton: Grant funding will 'ensure we have the skilled workforce we need'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 21, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor recently announced the availability of $80 million through its Building Pathways to Infrastructure Jobs Grant Program.
Granholm: 'Funding will support a first-in-the-nation facility' to convert fossil fuel waste
By Karen Kidd | Apr 16, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $16 million to build the nation's first-of-a-kind critical minerals production facilities in two states.
Granholm: 'Deploying clean energy projects on America’s mine lands will unlock new opportunities'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 15, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy announced up to $450 million to advance clean energy projects on current and former mine lands.
Raimondo: 'This EDA infrastructure investment will support business and job growth in Greeneville'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2023
U.S. Department of Commerce's $1.5 million grant to a water commission in Greeneville, Tenn., will improve sewer infrastructure and also support local business and job growth.
Campbell: 'Our investigators continue to see an increase in child labor violations'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 10, 2023
A U.S. Department of Labor investigation found a Utah specialty beverage and dessert shop chain violated federal Child Labor Laws.
Jerome: 'All landowners and producers to have equal opportunity to participate in programs' in Oklahoma
By Karen Kidd | Apr 8, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resource Conservation Service in Oklahoma opened its second signup for the Inflation Reduction Act Environmental Quality Incentives Program.
Buttigieg: 'We're bringing manufacturing back to America'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 7, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently reiterated his department's excitement about a multi-billion dollar electric vehicle battery facility being built in a small East Kansas town.
Buttigieg: 'FRA is on the ground after a BNSF train carrying ethanol derailed'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 7, 2023
A March 30 train derailment in Minnesota resulted in a fire and evacuation of the area.
Washington: 'I no longer saw a respectful, civil and viable path forward'
By Karen Kidd | Apr 7, 2023
A nominee to lead the Federal Aviation Administration recently withdrew his name from consideration after facing an onslaught of criticism.
