News from July 2023
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $7.4 million in 25 urban agriculture and innovative production grants to support community gardens and nonprofit farms.. The selected projects are part of USDA's Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production and represent various states and territories across the United States.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Data from the State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds through March 31, which was released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury on July 14, shows that governments have used this American Rescue Plan funding not only to avoid service cuts and address the pandemic's immediate health and economic effects. The funds also were used to make critical long-term investments that will strengthen their economies and communities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Veteran Affairs (VA) is using artificial intelligence (AI), to better detect pre-cancerous growths, also known as polyps, during colonoscopies, according to a press release shared on July 18. This will assist more veterans to avoid acquiring colorectal cancer in the first place.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged former U.S. Army financial counselor Caz L. Craffy with defrauding Gold Star family members of benefits, including of life insurance and survivor benefits received after the death of an active duty service member.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
On July 7, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced the implementation of new family reunification parole procedures for Colombia, El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. This action continues the Biden-Harris Administration's successful combination of expanded legal immigration channels and stepped-up enforcement in its efforts to lower irregular migration.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
On June 28, the finalists of the Invent2Prevent program were hosted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Center for Prevention Programs and Partnerships in association with EdVenture Partners, Credence Management Solutions, and the McCain Institute. The program encourages college and high school students to create innovative projects to help prevent targeted violence and terrorism in their communities.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
In early July, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued cease and desist letters to companies that sell edible products containing Delta-8 THC. Many of these products are packaged in a manner that closely resembles food commonly consumed by children.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management Colorado office announced a new hire in a June 26 news release. Abdelgadir Elmandani has joined the state office as the Deputy State Director Energy, Lands, and Minerals.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Chairs of two Congressional committees want to know what the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) might be getting out of a California University's partnership with a Beijing University
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Alicia Huey, Chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) said that Federal policies and regulations are causing issues for the housing industry. She made her complaint to congress in a recent hearing, as announced in a July 14th press release from the NAHB.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Lambda Legal, ACLU, ACLU of Montana, and Perkins Coie jointly file an injunction challenging Montana's SB 99. They argue the law violates transgender youth's rights to "gender-affirming" care, seeking to block its enforcement.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recently announced its plan to invest $300 million through President Joe Biden's Investing in America agenda to improve the measurement and monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration in agriculture and forestry.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
U.S. Attorney Markenzy Lapointe announced June 28 that a Justice Department probe has led to criminal charges against 14 people in connection with more than $1.9 billion in fraud claims against government and private health care benefit programs.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Dr. Laura Taylor-Kale, the Assistant Secretary of Defense of Industrial Base Policy (IBP) said a recent investment into company Graphite One demonstrates a commitment to the domestic production of minerals like graphite. She made her remarks in a July 17 press release from the U.S. Department of Defense.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Jarek Jakubcek, the head of Law Enforcement Training at Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, said he believes many law enforcement agencies have a positive impression of Binance because of its dedication to apprehending criminals who attempt to use their platform. Binance has collaborated on initiatives such as seizing funds from drug traffickers and a global anti-scam campaign.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Transportation, with the Department of Energy and Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, released a new toolkit to empower communities to leverage federal funding for electric vehicle infrastructure and promote clean transportation.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-TX), a member of The Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, criticized the Biden Administration’s border policies and said that child trafficking is a major issue.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Piper Lounsbury, Chief Research and Development Officer at Strategy Risks, testified before the House Select Committee on the CCP and commented on the growing risks of doing business in China. During the July 13 hearing, Lounsbury suggested that China is attempting to replace US businesses with their own, and relies on US technology and data to do so.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Last week, Georgia Rep. Austin Scott revealed his introduction of amendments to be incorporated into the National Defense Authorization Act.
By Federal Newswire Report | Jul 19, 2023
Rosa Hernandez, Port Director of the "Otay Mesa Port of Entry" highlights the service provided by CBP officers to safeguard U.S borders. Her remarks were made in response to a recent successful confiscation of a shipment of methamphetamine announced in a July 13th press release from the CBP.
