News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the results of its evaluation of the Chesapeake Bay jurisdictions' two-year milestones today. The report indicates that although most Bay states are lagging, they are progressing toward meeting the 2025 water quality restoration goals. Notably, 2023 witnessed significant state-level successes expected to improve the restoration trajectory.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas issued a permanent injunction today barring Texas tax return preparer Ruben Gonzalez and anyone acting with him or at his direction from preparing federal tax returns for others. Gonzalez consented to entry of the permanent injunction.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
During emergency events, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) collaborates with federal, state, local, and non-governmental partners to support individuals in impacted areas.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of more than $40 million in grant awards to seven grantees aimed at improving completion rates for underserved students. The grants are provided under the Postsecondary Student Success Grant (PSSG) program, which seeks to enhance postsecondary student outcomes such as retention, transfer, credit accumulation, and completion by leveraging data and implementing evidence-based approaches.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has reached a settlement agreement with a Hattiesburg poultry processing plant that requires the company to pay $164,814 in fines and implement enhanced safety measures to protect their employees from well-known machine hazards.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a conversation today with Qatari Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, as reported by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will soon commence a pilot study to evaluate the effectiveness of removing drums from Torch Lake near Houghton, Michigan. The study aims to determine a final cleanup strategy for addressing over 400 drums located at the lake's bottom. EPA is investing approximately $4 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding for the project, in partnership with Honeywell International Inc., and in coordination with the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE) and other community stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced a final rule aimed at combating fake reviews and testimonials by prohibiting their sale or purchase. This new regulation also empowers the agency to seek civil penalties against violators.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released the 11th edition of its quadrennial report, Small Business Problems and Priorities. First published in 1982, this report is issued every four years by the NFIB Research Center. The 2024 report is based on a nationwide survey of small business owners, providing a comprehensive guide to 75 issues and their impact on Main Street.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of State has initiated a partnership with Coupang, Inc., a Fortune 200 technology company based in Seattle, to bolster the U.S. Government’s innovation and economic security efforts in the Indo-Pacific region. This collaboration aims to enhance public diplomacy, youth upskilling, leadership development, entrepreneurship, and sports diplomacy in the Republic of Korea (ROK). It marks the Department's first partnership of this nature with a U.S. company in the ROK.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
SEATTLE (August 14, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced that Gebbers Farms Inc. of Brewster, Washington has agreed to pay a $17,078 penalty for violations of Worker Protection Standard requirements under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced the allocation of $775 million to 21 states for the cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells. This funding is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, which aims to address legacy pollution, create jobs, and mitigate environmental risks. Over $1 billion has already been distributed under this initiative.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
Special Representative for Global Partnerships Dorothy McAuliffe, U.S. Ambassador to Jamaica N. Nick Perry, and USAID Country Representative Dr. Jaidev Singh have launched the Coalition for Climate Entrepreneurship (CCE) Hub in Kingston, Jamaica. The initiative was formalized on August 14 through a memorandum of understanding signed with the Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship, Caribbean.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 14, 2024
BOSTON (Aug. 14, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today celebrated a $210,000 grant to the Rhode Island Department of Health aimed at protecting beachgoers' health. This funding is part of a $9.75 million national grant initiative announced in June to support coastal and Great Lakes communities with water quality monitoring and public notification programs for beaches.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse said Judge Analisa Torres's order for Ripple to pay a smaller penalty to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) than what the SEC had requested is a "victory" for the company and for the crypto industry. Garlinghouse shared his statement in an Aug. 7 post on X.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
Inflation remained the number one operating issue for small business owners in July.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
A Florida man pleaded guilty today to evading nearly $2.4 million in taxes on income he earned from his business.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
The Justice Department’s U.S. Trustee Program (USTP) recently obtained a judgment of nearly $105,000 and a permanent injunction against bankruptcy petition preparers whose conduct led to a consumer losing his home of over 20 years to foreclosure.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
The Department of the Interior has announced the establishment of the Willamette Valley Conservation Area in Oregon, marking it as the 572nd unit of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-managed National Wildlife Refuge System. The new 600-acre parcel aims to provide essential protected habitat for threatened and endangered species. This initiative is the fifth new unit established under Secretary Deb Haaland’s leadership and the 15th conservation area in the Refuge System.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 13, 2024
Today, at an event in Kissimmee, Florida, with U.S. Representative Darren Soto, the Deputy Assistant Administrator for Water of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Mae Wu, announced a Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan of $188.3 million to Toho Water Authority (Toho).
