News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that Kevin Lee Forrestal and Lydia Forrestal, property owners, along with PadSplit Inc., a property management company, will pay $47,500 under a Consent Order resolving allegations of discrimination against a tenant due to her disability.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
ACT | The App Association has issued a statement opposing Bill C-59’s proposal to impose a digital services tax (DST) in Canada. According to the association, the changes proposed by Bill C-59 will disrupt business planning and research and development cycles for small business innovators. They argue that these changes are inconsistent with international tax standards and could negatively impact investment and innovation in Canada.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
"The statistics on intimate partner violence are staggering, and making firearms more accessible to individuals under a domestic violence restraining order would certainly have resulted in more death and injury. As physicians who treat the victims and survivors of firearm violence every day, today’s ruling is a victory. It’s a win for our patients, our communities, and for commonsense laws," stated the American Medical Association (AMA) in response to the Supreme Court decision in U.S. v. Rahimi.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have led the country through a strong recovery from the pandemic, with 15 million jobs created, inflation below 3 percent, and incomes rising faster than prices. However, prices remain high, prompting the Biden-Harris administration to take action to lower costs across families’ budgets.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Justice Department announced the opening of the application period for federally recognized Tribes and intertribal consortia to participate in the Tribal Access Program (TAP) for National Crime Information. TAP enhances public safety by enabling federally recognized Tribes to access and exchange data with national crime information databases, including the FBI’s National Crime Information Center (NCIC), for authorized criminal justice and non-criminal justice purposes.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Congressman John Moolenaar, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), stated that China is involved in the manufacturing and trafficking of fentanyl. Moolenaar shared his statement during a June 12 episode of Federal Newswire’s China Desk podcast.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The United States Forest Service (USFS) has proposed new regulations that could complicate efforts to manage wildfire risks and forest health. In response, House Committee on Natural Resources Chairman Bruce Westerman (R-Ark.) issued a statement criticizing the proposal.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has released its updated Climate Adaptation Plan, joining over 20 federal agencies in expanding efforts to ensure federal operations are increasingly resilient to the impacts of climate change. This initiative is part of the Biden-Harris Administration's broader National Climate Resilience Framework, which aims to align climate resilience investments across both public and private sectors through common principles and coordinated actions.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has joined a coalition urging the Australian government to protect end-to-end encryption during the review process of the Online Safety Act. The joint statement emphasizes the critical role of end-to-end encryption in ensuring safety, security, and privacy for millions in Australia.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced that Lafayette College has entered into a resolution agreement to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 when addressing allegations of discrimination or harassment based on shared ancestry, including Jewish ancestry.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) law enforcement actions resulted in more than $324 million in refunds to consumers in 2023, the agency reported in its annual summary on refunds.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced today the allocation of over $44.5 million in grants under the Rural Postsecondary and Economic Development (RPED) program. These funds aim to enhance postsecondary enrollment, persistence, and completion rates among rural students by developing high-quality career pathways aligned with high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand industry sectors.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
WASHINGTON—The Heritage Foundation’s Tech Policy Center has expressed support for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce and Chairwoman Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) for their work on the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), which aims to enhance consumer data protections and child safety.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor led the United States' delegation to the 2024 International Labor Conference (ILC) in Geneva from June 3-14, 2024, joining over 4,900 delegates for the world’s largest annual conference on international labor rights. The ILC brings together governments, employers, and workers from 187 member states.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
Heat is considered a silent killer, affecting the lives and health of people across the United States. According to statistics from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an average of 702 heat-related deaths occur each year in the country.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The teaser trailer for "Sweet Home" Season 3 reintroduces fans to a world where survivors are at a crossroads between monsters and humans, facing significant struggles. With the stadium safehouse compromised and new threats emerging, the stakes have escalated.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has voiced its opposition to H.R. 8639, the Warehouse Worker Protection Act, through a letter sent to the U.S. House of Representatives. The NFIB, recognized as a leading advocacy organization for small businesses in the United States, argues that the proposed legislation would result in increased costs and regulatory burdens for small businesses.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the allocation of a half-million-dollar grant to the South Bronx organization We Stay/Nos Quedamos. This funding, provided under the Environmental Justice Collaborative Problem Solving Cooperative Agreement Program (EJ CPS), is aimed at supporting a climate resilience and emergency preparedness project in the area.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) announced today that it has entered into a Conciliation Agreement with Michigan housing provider Czapp Real Estate, LLC., resolving allegations that the Respondent denied housing to a woman because of her disability and status as a survivor under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The Complainant alleged the landlord did not respond to her rental application due to her vision impairment and because she revealed a past tenancy was terminated due to experiencing dating violence and stalking.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 21, 2024
PITTSBURGH - The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development’s Office of Multifamily Housing Programs announced the completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration (RAD) transaction with the Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP). This transaction will allow Pittsburgh to rehabilitate and preserve nearly 90 affordable rental homes at Manchester Commons, which includes 56 properties in various locations across northwestern Pittsburgh.
