News from October 2024

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the opening of the University of Connecticut's Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC), which is now accepting requests for technical assistance from communities and...

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it will issue over $235 million in payments to agricultural producers affected by natural disasters.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has marked the first anniversary of President Joe Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has marked the first anniversary of President Biden's Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by highlighting the progress made in implementing its directives.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The United States and the Republic of Korea have announced a new framework to enhance their cooperation in ensuring security across the Indo-Pacific region.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced a $125 billion offering of Treasury securities to refund approximately $116.4 billion of privately-held notes and bonds maturing on November 15, 2024.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) has expressed disappointment over a recent legislative proposal in Korea.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
Gremex Shipping S.A. de C.V., a shipping management company based in Mexico, has been fined $1.75 million after pleading guilty to providing false records to the U.S. Coast Guard.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The Supreme Court has issued a temporary stay on a lower court's decision, allowing Virginia to refrain from restoring non-citizens to its voter rolls.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
During a visit to Dramm Corp. in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small announced significant investments by the Biden-Harris Administration aimed at strengthening American farms and...

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers intercepted a potential financial fraud scheme at Washington Dulles International Airport, discovering $28,500 in "black money scam" notes in a traveler's baggage.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has introduced new resources to assist American households and home energy efficiency contractors in accessing federal tax credits for home upgrades, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in...

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The United States and Chile held discussions on October 29 and 30 to assess the progress of the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement (FTA) Environment Chapter and activities under the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement (ECA).

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has allocated $1.8 million to the Puerto Rico Ports Authority for climate and air quality enhancements in port operations.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo has announced the appointment of eleven new members to the First Responder Network Authority (FirstNet Authority) Board, along with a new Board Chair.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
Laredo Sector Border Patrol agents participated in the annual Red Ribbon Week by visiting schools in the area throughout October.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The European Commission has initiated a consultation on a draft implementing act aimed at establishing rules for the scientific panel of independent experts, which is integral to the enforcement of the AI Act.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the opening of the University of Connecticut's (UConn) Thriving Communities Technical Assistance Center (TCTAC).

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The U.S. Department of Justice has outlined its ongoing efforts to safeguard voting rights, prosecute election fraud, and secure elections against foreign interference.

By Federal Newswire | Oct 30, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced the launch of Colorado's first phase of the federal Home Energy Rebate programs.