News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that the City of New Orleans will receive $49,975,589 from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. This funding aims to implement community-driven solutions to address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and support the transition to clean energy.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
A Peruvian national pleaded guilty today for his participation in a transnational mail and wire fraud conspiracy.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 7 Administrator Meg McCollister joined leaders from the city of Lincoln, Nebraska, to kick off the first phase of their Lincoln Lead Water Service Line Replacement project.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
Shortages of prescription generic drugs, which account for nearly 90 percent of prescriptions, are frequent and can last for several months or even years. A new Center for American Progress (CAP) report examines economic conditions affecting the generic drug supply and identifies policy interventions—including a coordinated set of public-private actions—to reduce shortages and avert patient harm.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 23, 2024
The U.S. Department of State hosted the second annual Symposium on Accelerating Science, Technology, and Circular Innovation in Southeast Asia: Smart Cities Innovation, Biotechnology, and Circularity in Vientiane, Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR) from July 17-19. The event was developed jointly by the U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities Partnership (USASCP), Arizona State University (ASU)-implemented U.S.-ASEAN Science, Technology, Innovation and Cooperation Program (STIC), and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). It emphasized the importance of education and training,...
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 22, 2024
Harry Moser is the founder of the Reshoring Initiative. He was the President of GF Machining Solutions.
By Federal Newswire reports | Jul 22, 2024
Doctor Jonathan Newman is an economist and a fellow at the Mises Institute. He is the author of two children's books, The Broken Window and Ludwig the Builder, which are available on Amazon.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
David Moschella, a senior fellow at the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), stated that China leads global supply chains for electric vehicle (EV) production. This dominance allows China to set prices and charge less for domestic EV sales. Moschella shared his statement during a July 5 episode of the China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that Michigan will receive a $129,104,391 Climate Pollution Reduction Grant as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The grant aims to implement community-driven solutions to address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is part of a coalition selected by the EPA to receive a $450 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant to tackle climate change, improve air quality, and advance environmental justice.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Kamala Harris, in her tenure as California’s attorney general, took significant steps to address data privacy violations. This was years before the state enacted one of the nation's most stringent consumer data protection laws. Harris established a Privacy Enforcement and Protection Unit within her department, which garnered her commendation from privacy advocacy groups critical of Congress' inaction on privacy issues.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
La Administración Biden-Harris ha anunciado la asignación de $4.3 mil millones en subvenciones para soluciones comunitarias destinadas a reducir la contaminación climática en Estados Unidos. La Agencia de Protección Ambiental (EPA) seleccionó 25 solicitudes a través del programa competitivo de Subvenciones para la Reducción de la Contaminación Climática, que busca abordar el cambio climático, reducir la contaminación del aire, promover la justicia ambiental y acelerar la transición hacia energía limpia.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Parents and caregivers will soon begin the routine of preparing and packing school lunches for their children. They play a crucial role in safeguarding their children’s health by ensuring these lunches are safe from foodborne illness and allergens for those with food allergies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service encourages following food safety tips and being allergen aware for a wholesome, worry-free return to the classroom.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
The Yukon Delta National Wildlife Refuge (YDNWR) Manager, under the authority delegated by the Federal Subsistence Board, has announced a gillnet fishing opportunity for Federally qualified subsistence users. This opportunity is available downstream of the Kalskag Bluffs and Uknavik Slough (Kalskag Line) to the mouth of the Kuskokwim River at the Refuge boundary.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Americans' support for unions is on the rise, yet antiworker lawmakers have long dominated public discourse, organizing drives, and labor disputes in recent decades. This has undermined workers' confidence that their fights are winnable and that their rights would be respected.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Dominick and James Russo have filed a lawsuit against the Department of Commerce, challenging the constitutionality of a catch limit rule adopted by the Gulf of Mexico Fishery Management Council. The plaintiffs argue that this rule drastically limits their business operations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) has been selected to receive a $396 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant. This funding is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, aimed at addressing climate change, improving air quality, and advancing environmental justice.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
Six U.S. Senators, led by Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) and Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), joined Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning to open the 2024 Farnborough International Airshow today. The event emphasized the significance of the U.S. aerospace and defense industry in maintaining American competitiveness and national security.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
From July 24-27, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen will travel to Rio de Janeiro to participate in a G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting along with bilateral engagements with her counterparts and events on the margins. On July 27, Secretary Yellen will then travel to Belem, Brazil, for a meeting of Amazon basin ministers hosted by the Inter-American Development Bank and events related to Treasury’s international climate efforts.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 22, 2024
On July 22, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the recipients of over $4.3 billion in Climate Pollution Reduction Grants as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. The grants aim to address climate change, reduce air pollution, advance environmental justice, and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
