News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe, alongside Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen and other state officials, visited Jacobsen’s Farm in Omaha to emphasize the Nebraska Department of Environment and Energy’s (NDEE) receipt of a $307 million EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG). This funding is part of President Biden’s Investing in America Agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has launched an online application portal for the new Pilot Program for Graduate Medical Education and Residency. This initiative aims to expand healthcare access for veterans nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Washington, D.C. — Over the past five decades, family structures in the United States have changed, and lawmakers cannot ignore the prevalence and experiences of single-mother families. In 2023, there were 7.3 million single mothers, making up more than 4 in 5 single parents. Almost 16 million children under the age of 18 were living with single mothers.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Last week, the U.S. Department of Education released guidance and emailed student loan borrowers directly about a new round of debt relief planned for this fall. New analysis from the Center for American Progress (CAP) provides fresh insight into this projected relief, including which borrowers are expected to benefit and how these policies will help address the nation’s student debt crisis.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
An Ohio man pleaded guilty today to not paying more than $750,000 in employment taxes and not filing employment tax returns.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity through Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) has announced the 2024 cohort of HBCU Scholars. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the program, with 110 students from 77 HBCUs selected for their academic achievements, leadership potential, and community dedication.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
A former detention officer with the Fulton County, Georgia, Sheriff’s Office was sentenced today to 48 months in prison and three years of supervised release for intentionally depriving a detained woman of her civil rights by using unreasonable force.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
A former executive of a steel distributor in San Juan, Puerto Rico, pleaded guilty today to conspiring with competitors to fix prices for sales of reinforcing bar, or rebar.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
Netflix and Toho are set to collaborate for the first time to reboot the iconic 1960 special effects film, "The Human Vapor," as a live-action series. The new series will feature advanced visual effects and a contemporary storyline.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The nonprofit Electronic Privacy Information Center has raised concerns about a regulatory proposal that would allow an electric utility to share private consumer information with law enforcement. Alan Butler, the group's executive director, stated that such a rule would be unconstitutional because it permits the provision of private information without "probable cause, no warrant, no judicial review."
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with Senator Dick Durbin, Representative Jan Schakowsky, and Mayor Daniel Biss, held a press conference today to announce a nearly $4 million grant to the Evanston Rebuilding Warehouse. This Chicago-area nonprofit will use the funds to support efforts aimed at reducing climate pollution from the manufacturing of construction materials.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, 3.4 million American families saved $8.4 billion on clean energy and energy efficiency investments.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced today that the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form will be launched through a new process. Starting on October 1, the Department will release the 2025-26 FAFSA form for testing with a limited set of students and institutions. The application will be made available to all students on or before December 1. This decision follows extensive conversations and feedback from thousands of students, institutions, and other stakeholders.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
In 2023, more than 117,000 Michigan families saved over $134 million on clean energy and energy efficiency investments, according to new data released by the U.S. Department of the Treasury (Treasury). This announcement comes ahead of the two-year anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (August 7, 2024) – At an event with U.S. Representative Terri Sewell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting Regional Administrator Jeaneanne Gettle announced a $171 million Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act (WIFIA) loan to the Birmingham Water Works Board in Alabama. The loan aims to support improvements to the drinking water supply for 770,000 residents in Birmingham.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly $85 million in funding to accelerate domestic heat pump manufacturing. The funds, part of the Investing in America agenda and authorized by President Biden through the Defense Production Act (DPA), aim to boost U.S. manufacturing, create clean energy jobs, and lower energy bills nationwide while enhancing national security.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The United States has expressed deep concern following a ruling by Thailand’s Constitutional Court that orders the dissolution of the Move Forward Party and bans 11 of its leaders from politics.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced measures today aimed at addressing unfair and deceptive consumer practices in the residential solar power sector. The agencies released Consumer Advisories to help the public identify potential unfair practices and encouraged consumers to report suspicious behavior to the FTC, CFPB, or state consumer protection offices.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
On the commemoration of the August 7, 1998 U.S. Embassy bombings in Kenya and Tanzania, we honor the memory of those who lost their lives on that tragic day. These horrific terrorist attacks killed 224 people, including 12 Americans serving our country overseas and 34 Kenyans and 10 Tanzanians who were part of our State Department family. More than 4,500 other individuals were injured that day.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 7, 2024
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra has declared Public Health Emergencies (PHEs) for Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina in response to the health impacts of Hurricane Debby, now Tropical Storm Debby. These declarations follow President Biden’s emergency declarations for the same states and provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), healthcare providers, and suppliers with greater flexibility to meet the emergency health needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries.
