News from March 2024
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced that it will allocate more than $770 million for rural infrastructure projects. This funding is expected to provide high-speed internet and clean drinking water for over one million people residing in rural communities.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The Department of Agriculture has disclosed that $500 million, sourced from the Investing in America Agenda, will be allocated to address the escalating wildfire crisis in America. The funding is earmarked for risk reduction efforts aimed at safeguarding communities, critical infrastructure, and natural resources.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has declared that the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act is allocating funds to provide opportunities for companies to expand U.S. Semiconductor Packaging. The fresh funding aims to solicit applications for research and development that will aid in expediting the domestic capacity for advanced packaging substrates, a critical technology for manufacturing semiconductors.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The proprietor of Georgia-based Capstone Diagnostics, Andrew Maloney, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge and agreed to pay $14.3 million in order to resolve liabilities associated with kickbacks and unnecessary testing. The illicit payments were made to increase sales of unneeded urine drug tests for at-risk children and respiratory pathogen panels for seniors who were receiving COVID-19 tests.
By Federal Newswire | Mar 1, 2024
The U.S. Justice Department has disclosed its plans to execute an executive order aimed at addressing national security risks and enhancing data security. The order's primary focus is on safeguarding the personal data of American consumers.
