News from August 2024
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Washington, D.C. — In the past four months, voter familiarity with Project 2025 has surged from 10 percent to nearly 80 percent. Despite this, many middle-class families remain uncertain about the potential impacts of the Project 2025 agenda on their lives.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The Justice Department announced today that it has reasonable cause to believe that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is violating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the Louisville/Jefferson County Metro area by unnecessarily segregating adults with serious mental illness in psychiatric hospitals, rather than providing care in integrated community settings.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
A federal grand jury in Greensboro, North Carolina, has returned an indictment charging a former Raleigh man with 27 counts of preparing and filing false tax returns and obstructing the IRS.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
NVIDIA and Global Partners Launch NIM Agent Blueprints for Enterprises to Make Their Own AI
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Kohrra, the multiple award-winning crime drama series set in Punjab, is set to return for a second season. Season 1 of the show was praised for its unique blend of crime and emotion, exploring societal complexities and human psychology through exceptional performances. The narrative captured audiences globally, earning over 20 awards, including Best Series Award in Melbourne and various accolades closer to home such as Best Web Series, Best Actor, Best Ensemble, Best Editing, and Best Cinematography.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland has restored protections for 28 million acres of public lands in Alaska. This action safeguards an area 37 times the size of Yosemite National Park and is a crucial source of subsistence for Alaska Natives. The lands were previously threatened in 2021 when the Trump administration attempted to remove existing protections, known as "D-1 withdrawals," to allow for industrial development. Responding to appeals from more than half of the federally recognized Tribes in Alaska, the Biden-Harris administration reinstated...
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Following an extensive public process, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland finalized the decision to retain protections for 28 million acres of public lands across Alaska. Many Alaska Native Tribes, Native Corporations, and Tribal entities have emphasized that these lands are crucial for protecting natural, cultural, and subsistence resources. This action responds to the previous administration's decision to end longstanding protections without adequate analysis or compliance with legal requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The City of Atlanta’s former chief financial officer (CFO) was sentenced today to 36 months in prison, three years of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution amounting to $177,197.48 and a fine of $10,000 for abusing his position to steal public money and obstruct the IRS.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the 25th anniversary of the Supreme Court decision on Olmstead v. L.C., the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has announced policy actions to support community living for people with disabilities. HUD has published guidance introducing new alternative requirements and waivers to help public housing agencies (PHAs) better utilize Mainstream Vouchers, aiding persons with disabilities in transitioning from institutional settings.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
RALEIGH, N.C. — Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland and Assistant Secretary for Fish and Wildlife and Parks Shannon Estenoz concluded a visit to North Carolina, highlighting new investments aimed at creating urban parks, trails, and upgrading existing park infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities across the United States. Of this amount, $418,000 is allocated for Connecticut. This initiative supports the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and Japan on the margins of the 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Tonga.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Large majorities of Americans express concern that the tax system is unfair, with the wealthy and corporations paying less than their fair share. In response, "Project 2025: Presidential Transition Project," outlines plans that would raise taxes on low- and middle-income households to finance tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The chief executive officer of Minerco Inc. (stock ticker MINE) was arrested last week on charges of securities fraud related to a scheme to defraud investors in Minerco.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The San Carlos Apache Tribe has agreed to continue its efforts to bring the San Carlos Wastewater Treatment Facility and three drinking water systems into compliance with federal environmental laws. This move aims to ensure the health and safety of the community.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Since 2018, Netflix has brought Danish stories to both regional and global audiences. Today, Netflix announced that three new Danish titles will premiere next year.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The Department of Defense announced the award of the Defense Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Consortium (DSEC) Cooperative Agreement to the Research Triangle Institute (RTI) and its consortium of over 25 regional and national partners. This initiative aims to provide STEM education and outreach programs nationwide, supporting the department's strategy to build a workforce equipped for 21st-century defense challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced $26 million in funding, including $368,000 allocated for Vermont, to protect children from lead in drinking water at schools and childcare facilities. This grant aims to reduce lead exposure where children learn and play while advancing the goals of the Biden-Harris Administration's Lead Pipe and Paint Action Plan.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Austal USA LLC, a Mobile, Alabama-based shipbuilder constructing vessels for the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard, pleaded guilty today to charges related to an accounting fraud scheme and efforts to obstruct a Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) financial capability audit. The company has agreed to pay $24 million as part of the resolution with the Justice Department. Austal USA is a subsidiary of Austal Limited, an Australian company publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange.
By Federal Newswire | Aug 27, 2024
Deputy Secretary of Commerce Don Graves addressed the Commercial Spaceflight Federation on August 27, 2024. He expressed gratitude to Isaiah Wonnenberg from the Commercial Spaceflight Federation and Frank Jannuzi from the Mansfield Foundation for organizing the event with ASTEC partners.
