News from April 2023
By Federal Department News | Apr 7, 2023
The first round of grants awarded through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) program will invest more than $94 million in 59 projects around the country.
By Federal Department News | Apr 6, 2023
The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) held its National Security Symposium March 23, during which a panel determined that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is a threat to both its own people and to the U.S.
By Tamara Browning | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration is partnering with NASCAR and certain states and organizations to promote the use of the national one-call number “811” for safe digging during April as National Safe Digging Month.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy recognized the efforts of the workers at the Idaho National Laboratory site after finishing a nuclear fuel wet-to-dry project ahead of schedule.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The Department of Energy revealed $50 million in new funding from President Joe Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for smart manufacturing technologies.
By Margaret Byfield | Apr 6, 2023
Programs changed to reach the permanently protected 30x30 target
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of Environmental Management office at the Savannah River Site finalized a high-level waste tank milestones agreement with state and federal regulators.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Chief Border Patrol Agent Gloria Chavez of the agency's Rio Grande Valley Sector tweeted about border patrol's March 17 encounters with Chinese nationals.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The U.S. Department of Energy recently finalized new energy efficiency standards for window air conditioners and portable air cleaners.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Chief Border Patrol Agent John Modlin stated in front of a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing last month that border apprehensions were already considered unprecedented and have now moved beyond that and he couldn't find a proper adjective to describe the situation.
By Andy Nghiem | Apr 6, 2023
The White House recently announced that a combined 514,000 acres of land is now under federal conservation protection.
By Federal Department News | Apr 6, 2023
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg touted safety improvements being made at several of the nation's airports during a tour of four airports receiving federal funding for upgrades.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 6, 2023
The United States is continuing to pressure the leadership in Belarus for its human rights abuses by leveling sanctions against two state-owned enterprises and placing visa restrictions on 14 people involved in trying to stem the tide of democracy in the country.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
The US Federal Reserve System published a one page notice on April 4, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.
By Federal Newswire | Apr 5, 2023
News Release: Good afternoon, and welcome to "Exploring Careers in Economics."
By Federal Department News | Apr 5, 2023
Governance Studies at Brookings hosted a panel discussion this week on improving the federal government’s procurement processes, particularly for small businesses.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Reps. Carlos Giménez and Mike Gallagher visited the port of Miami and SOUTHCOM, a military headquarters in Florida, to inspect how the Chinese Communist Party influences American infrastructure and the transfer of goods through Latin America.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service in New Mexico set April 28 as the deadline to sign up for the state’s Ogallala Preservation and Conservation project Regional Conservation Partnership Program.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ) testified at a congressional hearing March 28 on China's aggressions against Tibet that included statements by actor and Tibet advocate Richard Gere and Penpa Tsering, the leader of Tibet's Government-in-Exile.
By Federal Newswire Report | Apr 5, 2023
Prairie du Chien District Conservationist Karyl Fritsche is being recognized by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Natural Resources Conservation Services in Wisconsin, highlighting her completion of a fellowship through the Embassy Science Fellows Program in Lithuania.
