News from October 2024
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The Justice Department has released findings indicating that conditions in Georgia’s prisons violate the Eighth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of up to $20 million in grants aimed at national out-of-school time organizations. These funds are intended to expand local work-based learning opportunities, job training, and career pathways for underserved youth during after-school hours and summer periods.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and IRS have announced that consumers have saved over $2 billion in upfront costs on the purchase of more than 300,000 clean vehicles since January 1, 2024. This announcement marks a significant milestone in the Biden-Harris Administration's efforts to reduce transportation costs for Americans.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Ohio is reaching out to its members regarding Issue 1, a redistricting proposal set to appear on the state's ballot this November.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the allocation of $210 million in Nonprofit Security Grant Program (NSGP) funds through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This funding represents the second tranche of additional funds secured by the Biden-Harris Administration to protect faith-based institutions and nonprofit organizations from targeted attacks. The Notice of Funding Opportunity will be published later in October.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar today in Washington, D.C. The meeting underscored the United States and India’s commitment to deepening bilateral ties and coordinating on regional and global challenges.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has completed a restructuring of its regional operations, aiming to enhance worker protection and employer education in expanding businesses and growing workforces across several southeastern states.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The United States and Bahrain concluded the fourth annual U.S.-Bahrain Strategic Dialogue in Washington, D.C., led by U.S. Acting Under Secretary for Political Affairs Ambassador John Bass and Bahrain's Under Secretary for Political Affairs Dr. Shaikh Abdulla bin Ahmed Al Khalifa. This dialogue underscores the two nations' commitment to enhancing security, fostering economic growth, strengthening cultural ties, and upholding fundamental rights.
By Federal Newswire | Oct 1, 2024
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is recognizing October as Children’s Health Month. Each year, the agency aims to highlight the importance of a healthy environment for the well-being of children across the United States.
