News from May 2023
By Tamara Browning | May 21, 2023
The United States has imposed visa restrictions on certain Nigerians who are alleged to have interfered with democratic elections in Nigeria earlier this year.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The Atlantic Council, a nonpartisan think tank focused on international issues, has brought together experts on immigration and trade to consider solutions to the U.S.-Mexico border challenges.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: Federal bank regulatory agencies today issued the host state loan-to-deposit ratios that are used to evaluate compliance with section 109 of the Riegle-Neal Interstate Banking and Branching Efficiency Act of 1994. These ratios replace those from June 2022.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
With the May 11 end of Title 42, the U.S. Departments of Homeland Security and State are focusing on humane border management.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Twelve projects that will increase and improve the U.S.'s carbon-management capabilities are getting more than $250 million in federal funds.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
U.S Representative Kevin Hern (R-OK) asserts that while the Biden Administration is attempting to deepen ties with the World Health Organization (WHO), it is imperative that America withdraws. Hern argues that, based on past WHO actions regarding COVID-19, it is in America's best interest to cut ties with the WHO rather than strengthen them.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
U.S. Sen. Pete Ricketts (R-NE) says the Biden Administration's land conservation plan is "unattainable."
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Xiomaro's photos show the connection between General Washington and significant dates like Memorial Day and Independence Day. on May 16th.
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2023
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced a $48 million settlement to clean up a Massachusetts Superfund site.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Following Dr. Rochelle Walensky's announcement of her departure from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra praised her outstanding leadership and dedication to public health.
By Tamara Browning | May 20, 2023
A cloud-based software company based in San Francisco, Calif., launched an initiative to help reduce carbon emissions associated with software development.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
Republican and Democratic representatives issued letters demanding Nike, Adidas, Shein and Temu ensure their supply chains are free from forced labor or exit countries like China.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The U.S. Departments of Commerce, Labor and Education have launched a new joint initiative — SelectTalentUSA — to encourage foreign multinationals to invest in the United States and increase the quality of jobs through foreign direct investment.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
With the end of Title 42, the U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Secure the Border Act with Republican support.
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the execution of the enforcement action listed below
By Federal Newswire | May 20, 2023
News Release: It is a pleasure to be here with you today.1 I am especially pleased to participate in this event focused on "Building Stronger Communities." As a former banker, former state bank commissioner, and a member of the Federal Reserve Board that theme really resonates with me. We all know that a safe, sound, ...
By Karen Kidd | May 20, 2023
National Institutes of Health scientists recently identified genetic risk factors for two types of non-Alzheimer's dementia.
By Federal Newswire Report | May 20, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development recently announced the allocation of $382 million through the Housing Trust Fund to aid states in the production of affordable housing.
By David Beasley | May 19, 2023
Despite President Biden's 30x30 initiative to increase federal ownership of land, controversies have arisen over presidential authority, monument size, resource protection, inclusion of non-federal lands, managing agencies, land use restrictions, and the process of monument creation.
By Karen Kidd | May 19, 2023
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's announcement last week of a new regional food business center aimed at strengthening food supply chains in the Mississippi Delta region will be good for the area's economy, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said in a news release.
