News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, more than 41,000 Nevada families saved over $151 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Angolan President João Lourenço to express appreciation for Angola’s leadership in facilitating an agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda on an open-ended ceasefire in eastern DRC. Secretary Blinken commended President Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete António for their diplomatic efforts and continued dedication to fostering peace in the region. He also conveyed U.S. support for the Angola-led Ad Hoc Verification Mechanism, which plays a crucial role in monitoring the ceasefire.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On the same day that the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the Biden-Harris administration’s initial student debt cancellation plan in June 2023, President Joe Biden announced a new set of actions to deliver relief. The administration's "plan B" involves a more detailed process to develop regulations determining eligibility for cancellation and the amount.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The Washington Times published an op-ed by Jeff Brabant, NFIB’s Vice President of Federal Government Relations, addressing the detrimental effects of the Corporate Transparency Act’s (CTA) beneficial ownership (BOI) reporting requirements on small businesses. Brabant articulates that the mandate, which compels small business owners to register their personal information with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), imposes an undue burden on Main Street enterprises.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On August 7, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the implementation of a new label program aimed at boosting clean American manufacturing. This initiative is designed to assist federal purchasers and other buyers in identifying and purchasing cleaner, more climate-friendly construction materials and products. The program is supported by a $100 million investment from the Biden-Harris Administration’s Inflation Reduction Act, which seeks to reduce climate pollution associated with the production of construction materials—a sector responsible for over 15%...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On August 12, the Center for American Progress and the National Partnership for Women & Families will host a discussion titled "Building for Our Future: A Black Agenda for 2025 and Beyond." The event aims to explore a 2025 agenda focused on fostering an inclusive economy, racial equity, and justice for Black Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On July 1, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court declared that the U.S. president is above the law.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced changes to the Farm Service Agency’s (FSA) Farm Loan Programs, effective September 25, 2024. These updates aim to increase financial viability for farmers and ranchers as part of the Enhancing Program Access and Delivery for Farm Loans rule. The modifications are intended to improve farm profitability by providing essential financing options for operating expenses, land purchases, and equipment.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, more than 87,000 Georgia families saved over $148 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), has awarded nearly $9 million to 18 HRSA-funded health centers to enhance access to cancer screenings in underserved communities. This initiative, announced during National Health Center Week, aims to promote early cancer detection, connect individuals to screening services, and provide assistance in accessing cancer care and treatment.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On August 5, 2024, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen cooperation between the United States and Australia on countering foreign state information manipulation. The signing ceremony took place in Washington, D.C., on the sidelines of a bilateral meeting between Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Wong in advance of the Australia-United States Ministerial Consultations (AUSMIN).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Nine years ago, Deanna Branch’s younger son, Aidan, was poisoned by lead. He was exposed through lead service lines that provided water for the family’s home in Milwaukee. Aidan was hospitalized twice and will face lifelong health consequences.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, more than 88,000 Arizona families saved over $285 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released new data showing that more than 189,000 New York families saved over $374 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments in 2023, thanks to tax credits provided under the Inflation Reduction Act. This marks the first public release of such data from 2023 tax filings.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 has entered into an administrative settlement agreement for response actions at the HPI Chemicals Inc. site in St. Joseph, Missouri. This agreement includes a covenant not to sue, established through a prospective purchaser agreement (PPA) with the City of St. Joseph and the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ).
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, more than 109,000 Ohio families saved more than $150 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced nearly $7 million through the Indian Youth Services Corps (IYSC) for Indigenous-led conservation projects across the nation. The IYSC, launched by Secretary Deb Haaland in 2022, is a partnership-based program providing education, jobs, and training opportunities to Indigenous youth through conservation projects on public and Tribal lands, and Hawaiian homelands. This funding aims to advance the American Climate Corps, part of the Biden-Harris administration’s effort to empower a diverse generation to address climate issues and join the...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Ahead of the second anniversary of the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act enactment, global tech trade association ITI released a new memo that recaps year two of the law’s implementation and outlines actions U.S. policymakers should prioritize to continue investment in U.S. domestic semiconductor leadership and enhance U.S. competitiveness.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Today marks sixteen years since Russia's invasion of the sovereign nation of Georgia. The event is remembered for the lives lost, injuries sustained, and the displacement caused by Russia’s military campaign and subsequent occupation. Currently, Russia occupies 20 percent of Georgia’s territory and continues to assert control over the region, including through the claimed transfer of strategically important lands in Abkhazia to Russia and efforts to establish a permanent naval base in Ochamchire.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center believes a proposed regulatory rule by an electric utility company could be unconstitutional. The rule would permit the utility to share private consumer information with law enforcement without "probable cause, warrant, or judicial review," according to Alan Butler, the group's executive director.
