News from April 2023


Jacobs-Young: 'G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists facilitate the advancement of agricultural research'

Jacobs-Young: 'G20 Agricultural Chief Scientists facilitate the advancement of agricultural research'

The U.S. Department of Agriculture highlighted the critical role of agricultural research and development at the G20 Meeting of Agricultural Chief Scientists in India.


Breen: 'Today’s announcement highlights EPA’s commitment to transparency'

Breen: 'Today’s announcement highlights EPA’s commitment to transparency'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued an advance notice of proposed rulemaking to gather input from the public regarding the potential designation of more per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA).


Guliani: U.S. ' looks forward to working with the UK and all members of the Global CBPR Forum'

Guliani: U.S. ' looks forward to working with the UK and all members of the Global CBPR Forum'

The United Kingdom recently submitted an application to join the Global Cross-Border Privacy Rules Forum as an associate.


Sixkiller: 'Communities overburdened by pollution or other environmental challenges have for years been left behind'

Sixkiller: 'Communities overburdened by pollution or other environmental challenges have for years been left behind'

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency chose 17 Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Centers across the country to receive more than $177 million to remove barriers and improve access to clean air, water and green energy for communities with environmental justice concerns.


Granholm: DOE is funding ‘an exciting new set of tools and important assistance to support solar deployment’

Granholm: DOE is funding ‘an exciting new set of tools and important assistance to support solar deployment’

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest in more than $8 billion through competitions, private capital and conditional loans to expand solar energy to reduce pollution and Americans’ energy costs.


Federal Reserve Board announces the results from the review of the supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank, led by Vice Chair for Supervision Barr

Federal Reserve Board announces the results from the review of the supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank, led by Vice Chair for Supervision Barr

News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the results from the review of the supervision and regulation of Silicon Valley Bank, led by Vice Chair for Supervision Michael S. Barr. The review finds four key takeaways on the causes of the bank's failure


Buttigieg: ‘In Wisconsin, we’re helping replace 6 bridges along the John Nolen Drive Causeway’

Buttigieg: ‘In Wisconsin, we’re helping replace 6 bridges along the John Nolen Drive Causeway’

The city of Madison is set to receive $15.1 million in funding from the Biden-Harris administration for a major infrastructure project to enhance safety and make travel more efficient for those commuting on the John Nolen Drive bridges.


Buttigieg: ‘We have zero tolerance for unruly behavior in our skies’

Buttigieg: ‘We have zero tolerance for unruly behavior in our skies’

The Federal Aviation Administration referred an increasing number of cases involving disruptive behaviors on flights to the FBI so far in 2023.


Blinken: 'Honored to break ground on a new embassy in Hanoi'

Blinken: 'Honored to break ground on a new embassy in Hanoi'

The United States has broken ground on a new embassy campus in Hanoi, Vietnam, marking a significant step in strengthening the relationship between the two countries.


Cain: H-2B visa workers 'deserve every protection'

Cain: H-2B visa workers 'deserve every protection'

The U.S. Department of Labor obtained a consent order allowing for the recovery of more than $300,000 in back wages for 59 workers employed by GSI Pool Finishes under the federal guest worker visa program.


Khan: Federal Trade Commission prioritizes ‘protecting people's right to repair’

Khan: Federal Trade Commission prioritizes ‘protecting people's right to repair’

The Federal Trade Commission recently shed light on its commitment to preventing unlawful repair restrictions on consumers during a hearing with the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection and Commerce.


Raimondo: Tech Hubs help U.S. in 'developing and delivering critical technologies'

Raimondo: Tech Hubs help U.S. in 'developing and delivering critical technologies'

The Economic Development Administration plays a central role in President Biden’s Investing in America agenda and uses the Tech Hubs as an innovation strategy.


Blinken: 'The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum is an example of what happens when we all come to the table to reach a collective goal'

Blinken: 'The U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum is an example of what happens when we all come to the table to reach a collective goal'

The U.S. government, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the government of Ukraine hosted the U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum to promote public-private partnerships, accelerate American investment and support Ukraine's economic recovery.


Burchett: 'Universities chasing Chinese Communist dollars are endangering our national security'

Burchett: 'Universities chasing Chinese Communist dollars are endangering our national security'

An Ohio state senator is introducing a bill that will require public universities and colleges in Ohio to provide full disclosure of donations made by affiliates of the People's Republic of China.


Buttigieg: ‘We’re rehabilitating the 63-year-old Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge’

Buttigieg: ‘We’re rehabilitating the 63-year-old Castleton-On-Hudson Bridge’

The New York State Thruway Authority has been chosen to receive a $21 million Bridge Investment Program grant to help restore the state’s historic Castleton-on-Hudson Bridge.


Granholm: ‘Investing in America agenda is fueling a clean energy revolution’

Granholm: ‘Investing in America agenda is fueling a clean energy revolution’

The U.S. Department of Energy will invest $82 million in projects and technologies that will increase domestic solar manufacturing and recycling plus strengthen the clean energy grid in the U.S.


Farley: 'Burns is charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from clients'

Farley: 'Burns is charged for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from clients'

Federal Bureau of Investigations agents are after the former Georgia financial adviser indicted earlier this month for his part of an investment fraud scheme that defrauded investors of millions of dollars.


Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on April 28 by Federal Reserve System

Change in Bank Control Notices; Acquisitions of Shares of a Bank or Bank Holding Company discussed on April 28 by Federal Reserve System

The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 28, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


Muldrow: Puerto Rico 'case is a prime example of successful drug interdiction operations'

Muldrow: Puerto Rico 'case is a prime example of successful drug interdiction operations'

A federal grand jury in Puerto Rico recently returned a six-count indictment which charges 63 people with drug trafficking in San Germán, Puerto Rico.


Granholm: Proud ‘to affirm our shared commitment to tackling the climate crisis’ at G7 meeting

Granholm: Proud ‘to affirm our shared commitment to tackling the climate crisis’ at G7 meeting

U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm spoke about how the global energy market can be made more resilient and secure by transforming to clean energy at a recent Group of Seven climate meeting.