News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has secured a federal court judgment mandating Community Living of Brookfield LLC and its owner, Matthew Sebuliba, to pay $27,184 to 27 caregivers. This amount includes $13,592 in back wages and an equal sum in liquidated damages following an investigation by the department’s Wage and Hour Division. The investigation revealed violations related to overtime, minimum wage, and recordkeeping from March 26, 2021, to March 25, 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Tom McBrien, counsel for the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC), a non-profit research agency focused on protecting privacy rights, discussed the implications of AI-generated content on social media and its protection under free speech laws.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Microsoft Corp. will publish its fiscal year 2024 fourth-quarter financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 30, 2024. The results will be available on the Microsoft Investor Relations website at https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Investor/. A live webcast of the earnings conference call is scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Pacific Time.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver opening remarks at the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity ministerial plenary meeting on July 17, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. ET at the Department of State. The plenary meeting will include foreign ministers from the 12 Americas Partnership countries – the United States, Barbados, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama, Peru, and Uruguay.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), continues to advance President Biden’s initiative to alleviate high, upfront out-of-pocket prescription drug costs. This effort is part of the President’s Inflation Reduction Act. CMS has released the final part two guidance on plan outreach and education for the Medicare Prescription Payment Plan. This initiative aims to ensure that individuals with Medicare prescription drug coverage are informed about this payment option.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury hosted a Transition Finance Dialogue with representatives from various financial institutions, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders to discuss how financial institutions can support or enable the net-zero transition. Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen and Ethan Zindler, Climate Counselor to the Secretary, emphasized Treasury’s recent efforts to encourage financial institutions and market participants to seize opportunities created by the shift to clean energy.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Carl Harris, chairman of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and a custom home builder from Wichita, Kan., issued a statement today following President Biden's proposal to cap rents at 5% per year for landlords owning more than 50 units.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
On July 15, 2024, Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Geoffrey R. Pyatt traveled to Brazil for discussions with public and private sector representatives on energy security, energy transition, and cooperation on critical minerals.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
For the second time in as many years, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has issued cease-and-desist letters to several companies marketing edibles containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in packaging that closely resembles popular children's snacks.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced over $18 million in grants to support clean manufacturing of construction materials across New England. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disclosed that four recipients in the region will receive these funds as part of a broader national initiative, totaling nearly $160 million, aimed at reducing climate pollution from construction material manufacturing.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
On behalf of the United States, I am thrilled to welcome you to this official High-Level Political Forum side event, “Turning the Tide: Scaling SDG 16 for the Future, Reinforcing Access to Justice, and Advancing Democracy.”
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
El 16 de julio, la Agencia de Protección Ambiental de Estados Unidos (EPA) anunció la selección de seis beneficiarios en la región 2 que recibirán aproximadamente $20,463,059 en subvenciones para apoyar la reducción de la contaminación climática proveniente de la fabricación de materiales de construcción. La EPA estima que estos materiales representan más del 15% de las emisiones anuales globales de gases de efecto invernadero.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
On July 15, the United States and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia signed a framework agreement to facilitate cooperation on civilian space exploration and research.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke delivered remarks at the 115th NAACP National Convention, highlighting the theme “All In” and reflecting on the sacrifices made by civil rights leaders such as Thurgood Marshall, Dr. King, John Lewis, and Medgar Evers.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 6 has announced Daniel Thomas of Colleyville, Texas, as the 2024 winner of the President’s Environmental Youth Award. Daniel founded LitterScout in 2019 to address local environmental challenges, particularly pollution in waterways.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has issued a Notice to financial institutions detailing the methodologies, financial typologies, and red flag indicators associated with timeshare fraud orchestrated by Mexico-based transnational criminal organizations (TCOs). According to FinCEN, TCOs such as the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG) are increasingly targeting U.S. owners of timeshares in Mexico through complex telemarketing, impersonation, and advance fee schemes that can span years.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Hi-Noon Petroleum Inc. (Hi-Noon) regarding alleged Clean Water Act (CWA) violations due to a gasoline discharge into Grayling Creek in Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke with Thai Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa today to congratulate him on his new role. The conversation, as reported by Spokesperson Matthew Miller, reaffirmed the importance of the U.S.-Thailand treaty alliance and partnership, as well as the U.S. commitment to the broader Indo-Pacific region.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
Rodrigo Paez-Quintero, a Mexican national, has been extradited from Mexico to the United States to face charges related to drug trafficking. Paez-Quintero’s surrender to U.S. authorities after an extradition proceeding in Mexico demonstrates the ongoing cooperation between the United States and Mexico to combat the influx of dangerous drugs, including fentanyl, into the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 16, 2024
The U.S. Department of State announced today that Teddy Swims, Jelly Roll, and BRELAND have commenced their roles as U.S. Global Music Ambassadors by engaging audiences globally through music during their tours, performances, and songwriting camps. This initiative is part of the State Department-YouTube’s Global Music Partnership, recently introduced by Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and YouTube’s Global Head of Music Lyor Cohen. The program aims to use music to foster unity and promote peace worldwide on behalf of the American people.
