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Clinton man receives probation for tax fraud involving construction companies
A Clinton, Massachusetts man has been sentenced in federal court for his involvement in tax and mail fraud.
NFIB launches ad campaign urging repeal of Corporate Transparency Act
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has launched an advertising campaign urging Congress to pass the Repealing Big Brother Overreach Act.
Pacific Islands make strides in zero waste initiatives
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has acknowledged significant progress in waste reduction and disaster resilience by its partners in the Pacific Islands.
Lee Enterprises partners with AWS for digital transformation
Lee Enterprises, a major provider of local news and advertising in 73 U.S. markets, has announced its decision to use Amazon Web Services (AWS) as its preferred cloud provider.
Small business group launches campaign against beneficial ownership requirements
The nation's prominent small business association has launched a new radio and digital ad campaign.
EPA funds job training for community revitalization at brownfield sites
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a grant of $478,474 to Iowa Western Community College.
Ohio man pleads guilty in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol breach
An Ohio resident has admitted to assaulting law enforcement officers during the January 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
Center urges OMB action on agency use of commercial data
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted comments to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the use of commercially available information (CAI) by federal agencies.
Quad Cities men receive lengthy sentences for armed robbery spree
Two men from the Quad Cities have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of armed robberies and firearm offenses.
International experts call for enhanced collaboration on open-source AI safety
The Center for Data Innovation recently organized a workshop in Beijing, hosted by the Institute for Artificial Intelligence at Peking University, to discuss the risks associated with open-source AI.
New York expands mental stress compensation coverage to all employees
New York is set to expand workers' compensation coverage for mental stress to all employees starting in 2025.
Idaho authorities warn against holiday season online scams
During the holiday season, online scams and fraud schemes become more prevalent, targeting residents in Idaho.
US Department of Labor fines solar contractor $288K for repeated safety violations
The U.S. Department of Labor has fined Sunrun Installation Services Inc., a solar panel and battery storage company based in Des Plaines, Illinois, $288,087 for safety violations.
HUD invests over $2 million in Ohio & Illinois rental home modernization
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced the closing of three transactions under the Green and Resilient Retrofit Program (GRRP).
U.S.-China financial working group holds seventh meeting in Nanjing
The United States and the People's Republic of China convened for the seventh meeting of the Financial Working Group (FWG) in Nanjing on December 15-16.
NFIB calls for reforms after audit reveals issues with Massachusetts unemployment assistance
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has expressed concern over a recent state audit of the Department of Unemployment Assistance in Massachusetts.
US sanctions entities for aiding North Korea's military activities
The United States has imposed sanctions on eleven individuals and eight entities for their roles in supporting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and its collaboration with Russia.
Irish brothers sentenced for defrauding elderly homeowners across multiple states
Two Irish brothers have been sentenced to 18 months in prison by a U.S. District Court in Seattle for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, involving the theft of over $400,000 from elderly homeowners across the United States.
Former university employee sentenced for staging hoax explosion
A former employee of Northeastern University has been sentenced in federal court for staging a hoax explosion and providing false statements to law enforcement.
Rensselaer man charged with sexual exploitation of a child
Mark Tremblay, a 34-year-old resident of Rensselaer, New York, has been arrested and charged with the sexual exploitation of a child.
U.S. Embassy Colombo earns LEED Gold certification for sustainable design
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Sri Lanka, has received a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Business Council (GBC).
Iowa man sentenced for possessing child pornography; ordered to pay restitution
Marty B. Jay Johnson, a 44-year-old resident of Sioux City, Iowa, has been sentenced to 90 months in federal prison for possession of child pornography.
Court orders Teriyaki Grill founder to compensate workers for unpaid overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a consent judgment and injunction against Mike Keim, the operator of six Teriyaki Grill locations in Utah.
EPA awards $500K grant for job training at St. Louis University
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a $500,000 grant awarded to St. Louis University.
Mercedes resident arrested at border for alleged sex crime involving minor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers at the Progreso Port of Entry apprehended a man on Friday evening who was wanted for an alleged sex crime involving a minor.