By Karen Kidd | Apr 17, 2022
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas is urging the Senate to "swiftly confirm" Admiral Linda L. Fagan and Vice Admiral Steven D. Poulin as US. Coast Guard commandant and vice commandant respectively.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 16, 2022
The U.S. Department of Commerce's overarching goal is to "improve the nation's competitiveness so that our workers and companies succeed in the global economy," according to Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 15, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service announced internal guidance about future e-bike use that will be helpful to rangers and forest supervisors.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 15, 2022
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums announced more the $1.6 million in COVID-19 pandemic relief funds to help protect endangered species.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 15, 2022
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration scientists are studying dolphins' breathing patterns to better understand how oil spills effect their ability to breathe.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 14, 2022
Communities in New England have until May 9 to apply for grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for projects that promote the agency's commitment to protecting the environment and improving people's quality of life.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 14, 2022
More than $277 million in broadband infrastructure grants is being spent to get internet access into 133,000 unserved households, particular in rural areas, U.S. Commerce Deputy Secretary Don Graves said April 5.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 13, 2022
California Trail Interpretive Center's emergence last week from its COVID-19-induced scaled back hours has been a "top priority," the park's manager said in an April 1 news release.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 13, 2022
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service will hold its biannual data users' meeting to share statistical program changes and to seek input on agriculture programs.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2022
Some landowners and agricultural producers implementing water quality practices through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)'s Conservation Reserve Program have until early August to enroll land ahead of expiring contracts.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2022
The varroa mite resistant honey bee developed by U.S. Department of Agricultures (USDA)'s Agricultural Research Service could save beekeepers time and money, a researcher said in a news release earlier this month.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2022
Two federal officials and North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper have had good things to say about Vietnamese automaker VinFast's multi-billion dollar investment to build electric vehicles in the tar heel state.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation is recommending almost $4.5 billion for new and expanded public transit services.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 12, 2022
The U.S. Department of Labor reportedly filed a lawsuit against a New York ophthalmologist for allegedly firing an employee who raised health and safety concerns, according to a March 17 news release.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2022
President Joe Biden's administration is moving ahead with plans to end a Trump-era COVID policy, despite a Texas Republican congressman's warnings of dire consequences at the border should that happen
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2022
The Bureau of Indian Affairs has updated regulations in its Buy Indian Act in order to advance economic and business opportunities in Native communities, the Department of the Interior announced earlier this month.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2022
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)'s recently updated advisory circular on airport design provides the latest information the industry needs right now, an administration official said
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2022
U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD)'s recent purchase of two cargo vessels will help the administration's Ready Reserve Force keep its place in national security, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a news release
By Karen Kidd | Apr 11, 2022
U.S. Department of Labor reported March 18 that 20 temporary workers will receive nearly $20,000 in back wages from a southwest Virginia farm.
By Karen Kidd | Apr 10, 2022
Northern Mariana Islands will receive a supplemental award of $800,000 to support continued pandemic-related, disaster-relief employment, the U.S. Department of Labor reported in a March 14 news release.
