News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party released a statement following the recent announcement by the Treasury Department that it would expand Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) coverage of real estate transactions near military installations.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) that makes available over $1.1 billion in Railroad Crossing Elimination (RCE) Grant Program funding. This competitive discretionary grant program is dedicated to improving the safety and efficiency of railroad crossings by investing in projects that construct grade separations, upgrade safety devices at crossings, or close at-grade crossings where roads and train tracks intersect.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Today, the Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries held a legislative hearing on four bills aimed at modernizing the Endangered Species Act (ESA), limiting federal overreach in state water rights, and reauthorizing key programs for wildlife and ecosystem health. Subcommittee Chairman Cliff Bentz (R-Ore.) commented:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Acting Associate Attorney General Benjamin C. Mizer delivered remarks at the Justice Department’s celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 on July 9, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
A U.S. Department of Labor workplace safety investigation has found that an industrial concrete construction contractor failed to follow required safety procedures, which could have prevented a 65-year-old worker from suffering fatal injuries when a shipping container weighing more than four tons fell and struck the employee at a job site near Tuscaloosa.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $110,076 in back wages and damages for 46 workers employed by Southern Care Connection LLC, operating as #1 in Homecare, based in New Orleans. The investigation revealed that the company paid non-exempt employees straight time for overtime hours worked beyond 40 hours per week, violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
CHICAGO (July 9, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Neighborhood House of Milwaukee will receive a $100,000 grant for environmental education projects.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the selection of Florida's Youth Environmental Alliance to receive $100,000 in funding aimed at supporting environmental education across Broward and Palm Beach counties. The organization offers immersive programs focusing on natural sciences, sustainability, resilience, and environmental stewardship for youth, companies, and communities.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Washington, D.C. – Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning today commemorated the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) 75th Summit by calling for deeper cooperation and interoperability between the allied nations’ industrial bases. AIA's new white paper outlines key recommendations to modernize the NATO Alliance and encourage transatlantic industrial base coordination.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The NFIB Small Business Optimism Index reached its highest reading of the year in June at 91.5, a one-point increase from May. The index last surpassed this figure in December 2023 when it hit 91.9. Despite this uptick, the index remains below the historical average of 98 for the 30th consecutive month. Inflation continues to be the primary concern for small businesses, with 21% of owners identifying it as their most significant operational challenge, down one point from May.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Jain stated that, at face value, the California Age Appropriate Design Code Act (CAADCA) requires tech companies to collect no data for the purposes of age estimation—referred to as "age assurance"—beyond what they already do. This is in contrast to traditional age verification methods, which might require users to upload identification to verify their age before entering a site.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
A federal investigation has recovered $912,594 for 44 employees of a Londonderry brewery and restaurant that illegally kept workers’ credit card tips and incorrectly exempted several salaried employees, such as brewers, bartenders, cooks, and administrative staff from overtime pay requirements.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
CHICAGO (July 9, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that Openlands in Chicago, Illinois, will receive a $75,000 grant for environmental education projects.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Dr. Celeste Wallander, Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, hosted Montenegro's Defense Minister Dragan Krapović at the Pentagon today.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office have taken action against NGL Labs, LLC and its co-founders, Raj Vir and Joao Figueiredo, for violations related to their anonymous messaging app. The defendants will pay $5 million to settle the lawsuit and are banned from offering their "NGL: ask me anything" app to individuals under 18.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
WASHINGTON—Today, The Heritage Foundation’s national security and defense experts urged member states in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) to increase their defense contributions and reverse decades of decline within the organization. Between July 9-11, NATO member states are convening for a summit in Washington, D.C., to honor the alliance’s 75th anniversary.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F, starring Eddie Murphy, debuted at #1 on the English Films List with 41 million views, making it the most-watched title of the week. The film features music from Lil Nas X and Big Sean, a throwback '80s trailer, and new elements such as Crazy Frog and updated attire for Lady Liberty.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, July 9, the allocation of $5 million in grants to establish four new Centers of Excellence for Stormwater Control Infrastructure Technologies and a national clearinghouse for emerging stormwater control technologies. This initiative is part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
SHELBYVILLE, Mich.— Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland announced today the availability of $120 million in new funding supported by President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to assist Tribal communities in preparing for severe climate-related environmental threats. The funds are intended for Tribes to plan for, adapt to, or respond to these threats by relocating critical community infrastructure.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 9, 2024
Assistant Secretary for Political-Military Affairs Jessica Lewis will be stepping down from her position this month after nearly three years of service.
