News from June 2024
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced that its Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) has reached a conciliation agreement with Arakelian Enterprises Inc., a Southern California waste collection and recycling company, to resolve alleged hiring discrimination against female job applicants.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Apple Books is now the official audiobook home for Reese’s Book Club, a popular book club founded by Reese Witherspoon. The club selects a book each month that features a woman at the center of the story. Apple Books will provide a dedicated page where users can follow new monthly picks, browse previous selections, and explore themed editorial collections curated by Apple and Reese’s Book Club editors. Exclusive pricing promotions will also be available.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
On June 4, 2024, the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources conducted a legislative hearing on three bills aimed at enhancing access to and development of minerals crucial for everyday use and national security. Subcommittee Chairman Pete Stauber (R-Minn.) issued a statement emphasizing the importance of these resources.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The National Park Service is soliciting electronic comments on the significance of properties nominated before May 25, 2024, for listing or related actions in the National Register of Historic Places. Comments should be submitted electronically by June 20, 2024.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
On Monday, June 3rd, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra hosted a roundtable with reproductive health leaders from across the country to discuss the current landscape of access to reproductive health care. Secretary Becerra highlighted recent efforts by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect access to reproductive health care and thanked participants for their efforts to support those seeking care, as well as those providing that care.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations held a hearing today addressing how President Joe Biden’s border policies have enabled international criminal cartel activity on Indian lands across the United States. The session also explored how federal and tribal law enforcement agencies are working to address these challenges, despite the difficulties posed by a porous border.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
On June 4, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in collaboration with the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC), announced the selection of six communities to receive technical assistance through the Local Foods, Local Places program. This initiative aims to develop local food systems to enhance environmental protection, bolster local economies, and further sustainability goals.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
This morning, the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party held a bipartisan press conference to commemorate the anniversary of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre. The event, titled "Tiananmen at 35 - The Ongoing Struggle for Human Rights and Democracy in China," took place in Washington, D.C.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Cleveland Cliffs Steel Mill in Steelton, Pennsylvania, on June 4, 2024. After touring the historic facility and meeting with union workers, he joined Governor Josh Shapiro and local leaders for a news conference to emphasize the importance of American-made steel in bolstering the U.S. economy and future infrastructure projects.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Farmers Union member Tessa Parks, a beginning farmer from Northfield, Minnesota, testified today before the Senate Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Commodities, Risk Management, and Trade. The hearing focused on “Pathways to Farming: Helping the Next Generation of Farmers,” and Parks delivered a message on behalf of National Farmers Union’s (NFU) more than 230,000 members nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
ATS Tree Services, LLC v. FTC concerns the final rule banning non-compete agreements
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
WASHINGTON — The Departments of the Interior and Agriculture have announced a proposed investment of $2.8 billion for fiscal year 2025 through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to protect and sustain public lands and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools. Projects are planned across all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and multiple U.S. territories.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has endorsed the Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non-Consensual Edits (DEFIANCE) Act, urging Congress to pass the legislation. The bipartisan, bicameral bill aims to clarify the existing Violence Against Women Act's federal civil cause of action for nonconsensual sharing of intimate images to include victims of AI-generated images.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
WASHINGTON, June 4, 2024 — The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior have announced a proposed investment of $2.8 billion for fiscal year 2025 through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to protect public lands and Bureau of Indian Education (BIE)-funded schools. Projects are planned across all 50 U.S. states, Washington D.C., and multiple U.S. territories.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Smith Foundry to address alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its iron foundry in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company will cease its furnace and casting operations within 12 months and convert to a metal finishing facility, significantly reducing emissions. Additionally, Smith Foundry will pay an $80,000 penalty.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
NASHVILLE, TENN. (June 4, 2024) – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has fined an automotive aftermarket parts distributor based in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, for allegedly selling illegal “defeat devices” designed to render automobile emission controls inoperative, in violation of the federal Clean Air Act.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
A new research study has concluded that workouts on the virtual reality fitness platform Supernatural are equivalent to traditional cardio and fitness activities such as running, boxing, and swimming. This finding addresses previous skepticism regarding the effectiveness of VR fitness.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
On May 31, the Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) submitted its comments to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) regarding NIST's draft report titled "Reducing Risks Posed by Synthetic Content: An Overview of Technical Approaches to Digital Content Transparency." The CDT commended the draft for its comprehensive overview of both the risks and benefits associated with current and emerging content-labeling techniques and synthetic content detection methods.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced it will host the second annual PACT Act Summer VetFest, featuring over 100 events across all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. These events aim to encourage veterans and survivors to apply for health care and benefits available under the PACT Act. Scheduled from June through August, these gatherings will include VA health care and benefits professionals ready to assist veterans with applications, enrollments, and screenings for toxic exposures.
By Federal Newswire | Jun 4, 2024
Netflix is expanding its games portfolio, aiming to cater to diverse tastes and moods. The streaming giant has announced 14 new games set to launch soon, offering a variety of genres and experiences.
