News from July 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor announced the award of nearly $47 million in grants to 14 organizations aimed at overcoming structural barriers and improving access to employment opportunities. This investment will support communities addressing violence, crime, and poverty that limit educational and employment opportunities for individuals aged 15 to 24.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Illinois, Kentucky, Oregon, Utah, and Vermont are set to provide improved continuity of Medicaid and CHIP coverage for incarcerated individuals. These populations have historically faced neglected health care needs ranging from substance-use disorder treatment to chronic physical health conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission has taken action against online used car dealer Vroom for misrepresenting that it thoroughly examined all vehicles before listing them for sale and failing to obtain consumers’ consent to shipment delays or provide prompt refunds when cars weren’t delivered in the time Vroom promised.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
A citizen of Belarus and lawful permanent resident of the United States has been indicted for allegedly smuggling goods from the United States into Russia without a license. Kirill Gordei, 34, of Hallandale, Florida, was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit offenses against the United States; one count of smuggling goods from the United States; and one count of export of a spectrometer, which is a commerce control item. Gordei was arrested on June 30 in Florida and made an initial appearance in the Southern District of Florida today. He will appear in federal court...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
On Tuesday, June 25, the Office of the Vice President and the U.S. Department of the Treasury co-hosted a stakeholder meeting for the Initiative for Inclusive Entrepreneurship (IIE). This 18-month national pilot program was announced by Vice President Harris at Treasury’s 2022 Freedman’s Bank Forum to expand access to capital for small businesses that have lacked opportunity and need additional investment to grow and hire. IIE integrates philanthropic and private capital to enhance the impact of Treasury’s nearly $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI),...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the approval of Alabama’s state plan for up to $97 million in funding through the American Rescue Plan Act’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). The initiative provides financial support to states, the District of Columbia, territories, and Tribal governments to bolster small businesses and entrepreneurship by expanding access to capital.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
South Korea, as the world’s 13th-largest greenhouse gas (GHG) emitter, plays a critical role in global efforts to address climate change and promote clean energy solutions. The country contributed 1.35 percent of global GHG emissions, amounting to 654 million tons in 2022. The government faces significant domestic pressure to align its policies with the Paris Agreement’s goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The steel industry, a key component of South Korea’s manufacturing sector, is responsible for 40 percent of industrial GHG emissions and 16.7 percent of...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille and Foreign Minister Dominique Dupuy today in Washington, DC.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Petroleum Reserves has announced the awarding of contracts for the sale and liquidation of 1 million barrels (42 million gallons) of gasoline from the Northeast Gasoline Supply Reserve (NGSR). This action follows a Request for Proposal (RFP) announced on May 21, 2024. The gasoline is being sold at an average price of $2.34 per gallon to help reduce gas prices ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Kate Kelly will be joining the Center for American Progress (CAP) as senior director for the Women’s Initiative. In this role, she will lead CAP’s efforts to advocate for reproductive rights and freedom, expand abortion access, and advance policies to ensure all women can participate in the economy and live healthy, productive lives.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a settlement with Sunrise Power Company regarding claims of Safe Drinking Water Act violations at the company's Sunrise Power Plant in Kern County, California. The company has agreed to pay a penalty of $55,788 to resolve permit violations related to the Underground Injection Control Program.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing the Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA), following a recent Supreme Court decision in Moyle v. United States. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued a letter to hospital and provider associations, emphasizing hospitals' legal duty to provide necessary stabilizing medical treatment or appropriate transfers for patients with emergency medical conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Investment in electric vehicle batteries and chargers has reached historic highs. Since the passage of the Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) in November 2021 and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in August 2022, the United States has seen monumental growth in battery and charger manufacturing for electric vehicles (EVs). Private and public investment in the manufacturing of batteries and EV chargers has totaled more than $45 billion since the IRA’s passage. This investment has grown substantially every quarter since its passage. In fact, there was more battery and EV charger...
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Department of Defense Spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Devin T. Robinson provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Following the introduction of the "Expanding Partnerships and Competitiveness Act" in the Senate, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), a leading think tank for science and technology policy, released a statement from Nigel Cory, associate director of trade policy:
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
Three churches in Jilin, China, registered with the government, participated in an early National Day performance organized by religious circles in the county. The performers sang patriotic "red" songs. More than 100 churches in the county watched the performance.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
SAN JOSE, CA – A U.S. Department of Labor investigation has revealed that Intuit, a Silicon Valley-based multinational provider of payroll and financial software applications, failed to keep accurate pay records and did not compensate employees for certain work hours, including required training time. This resulted in more than 2,500 employees being deprived of over $555,000 in overtime pay.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced the approval of plans for an additional $10 million in technical assistance (TA) funding allocated to four states, two territories, the District of Columbia, and one Tribal government under the American Rescue Plan Act’s State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) TA Grant Program. This includes the first SSBCI TA grant for a Tribal government.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The Justice Department announced a settlement agreement today to resolve its investigation into race and disability discrimination in Wichita Public Schools, Kansas' largest school district. Under the settlement, the district will revise practices to prevent discrimination in discipline and referrals of students to law enforcement, end the use of seclusion, reform restraint practices, and improve services to students with disabilities in certain schools and classrooms.
By Federal Newswire | Jul 2, 2024
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a proposed Prospective Purchaser Agreement (PPA) open for public comment regarding the Olin property, a 50-acre parcel at 51 Eames Street in Wilmington, Massachusetts. This site, previously used for chemical manufacturing and waste disposal, was designated as a federal Superfund site in 2006 due to extensive environmental contamination.
