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US Department of Labor awards $33M in grants to prepare justice-involved youth, young adults for workforce success
In communities around the country that have historically experienced disinvestment, leading to high rates of poverty and violent crime, young people with arrest or conviction records face difficulties in finding and keeping a good job.
Labor
US Department of Labor announces annual adjustments to OSHA civil penalties for 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor announced changes to Occupational Safety and Health Administration civil penalty amounts based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2023.
Labor
US Department of Labor cites Eversource Energy Service Co. for willful, serious violations after fatal Beacon Hill arc flash, blast in Boston
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration has cited Eversource Energy Service Co. for five violations of workplace safety standards after its investigation of a fatal arc flash and arc blast in Boston’s Beacon Hill neighborhood on July 12, 2022, that led to a worker's death.
Labor
US Department of Labor finds contractor continues to expose workers to potentially deadly falls, this time at Upper Saddle River worksite
Less than four months after citing a Trenton roofing contractor for exposing unprotected workers to deadly fall hazards, the U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration is once again holding the employer responsible for putting its workers' safety at risk.
Labor
US Department of Labor again finds barley supplier exposing workers to workplace safety hazards at Wisconsin malthouse
A Wisconsin company that supplies malt barley to major craft breweries, home breweries, and other spirit and food production in the Midwest has again been found exposing employees to dangerous workplace hazards by federal safety inspectors.
Homeland
Granger Announces Leaders of Appropriations Committee
News Release: WASHINGTON - Today, the Republican Steering Committee approved Chairwoman Kay Granger’s slate of subcommittee chairs for the 118th Congress. In addition, Granger announced that Rep. Tom Cole (OK) will serve as the vice chair of the Appropriations Committee during the 118th Congress.
Agriculture
USDA Expands Local Foods in School Meals through Cooperative Agreement with West Virginia
News Release: Washington - The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) today announced it has signed a cooperative agreement with West Virginia for more than $1.2 million to increase their purchase of nutritious, local foods for school meal programs.
Justice
U.S. Trustee objects to FTX retaining S&C as lead counsel due to 'close connection'
A U.S. Trustee with the Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed an objection to Sullivan & Cromwell working as lead counsel for FTX in bankruptcy proceedings. Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, wrote in a Substack post that he sees Sullivan & Cromwell's current work for FTX as a potential conflict of interest, given the law firm's previous work for FTX. A bipartisan group of U.S. senators recently expressed the same concern.
Interior
Tips for enjoying new Kīlauea eruption and avoiding crowds
News Release: By Celeste Morales, National Community Volunteer Ambassador Leader, Washington Support Office.
Transportation
FAA Proposes Rule Mandating Use of Program to Detect, Mitigate Risks Early
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposed a rule that requires charter, commuter and air tour operators, and aircraft manufacturers to implement a critical safety approach that has helped create the safest era in aviation history.
Transportation
US FAA, Korea to Partner on Advanced Air Mobility Certification, Operations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Korea Office of Civil Aviation (KOCA) agreed to partner on future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) aircraft development and operations.
Transportation
USDOT Announces Two New Actions to Advance Economic Opportunity for Disadvantaged Workers and Businesses through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced new resources from President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law that will create economic opportunities and open the door to building generational wealth for disadvantaged entrepreneurs and workers in communities across the country.
Interior
Day use fees waived at New Melones, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs on Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
The Bureau of Reclamation’s New Melones Lake, Lake Berryessa, and Stony Gorge reservoirs will waive day use fees on Jan. 16 to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday and Day of Service. Other fees, such as overnight camping, boat launching, and fees associated with concession managed areas, will still apply.
Interior
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-04 US Coast Guard Advisory Update I-30 Bridge, Blocked Channel
Due to forecasted thunderstorms, the I-30 Bridge(NM 118.5) demolition activities and related navigation channel blockage which was scheduled for January 18, has been postponed to January 19.
Interior
The Dalles Dam Visitor Center hosts 13th annual Eagle Watch
The eagles have landed! Join Portland District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) park rangers at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center Jan. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., to catch a glimpse of bald eagles that congregate near the dam every winter in search of food.
Interior
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 23-03 US Coast Guard Advisory I-30 Bridge, Blocked Channel
Due to demolition activities on the old I-30 Bridge(NM 118.5), the navigation channel in this area will be blocked during the dates and times indicated below.
News
Panel on "Central Bank Independence and the Mandate—Evolving Views"
News Release: I will address three main points. First, the Federal Reserve's monetary policy independence is an important and broadly supported institutional arrangement that has served the American public well. Second, the Fed must continuously earn that independence by using our tools to achieve our assigned goals ...
Justice
Last Defendant Sentenced to Serve 30 Years in Federal Prison for a Large Drug Distribution Enterprise Targeting the Spirit Lake, Turtle Mountain and Fort Berthold Indian Reservations
News Release: FARGO - United States Attorney Mac Schneider announced that on Jan. 13, 2023, United States District Judge Daniel L. Hovland sentenced 34-year-old Baquan Sledge, a/k/a Rell, a/k/a TJ, a/k/a Matthew Pierce, to serve 30 years in prison followed by three years supervised release.
Interior
Haleakalā National Park Recruiting Hawaiian Immersion School Teacher
Haleakalā National Park is expanding its curriculum for Kula Kaiapuni (Hawaiian Immersion Schools) in Hawai‘i.
Interior
What’s in a Name? You Help Us Decide. Student Essay Contest
The Texas & Pacific Railway Depot in Natchitoches has a deep connection to the City’s African American community.
Interior
National Park Service purchases 198 acres in the heart of Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP) from Conservancy
The National Park Service closed on the purchase of 198 acres of the 213-acre former Brandywine Golf Course property on Dec. 28, 2022, from the Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park (CVNP).
Interior
National Park Service announces opportunities to bid on several federal government contracts
The National Park Service has several government contracts for businesses to bid on at Cape Hatteras National Seashore and Fort Raleigh National Historic Site.
Interior
Share your thoughts on improvement plans for Rock Creek Park Golf Course
The National Park Service (NPS), in coordination with National Links Trust (NLT), is seeking public comment for a proposed plan to improve the Rock Creek Park Golf Course.
Interior
Hazardous Tree Work Underway for Two Historic Trees
This week the eastern National Park Service Arborist Incident Response Team will trim and likely remove two hazardous trees immediately adjacent to the Theodore Roosevelt Home
Interior
Christopher Combel Presents for Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series January 18, 2023
The Casa Grande Ruins Speaker Series takes place weekly through January 18, 2023. On January 18, 2023 Casa Grande Ruins will host Christopher Combel at 1:00 pm.