News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today the award of a $1 million Environmental Justice Government-to-Government grant to the city of Ann Arbor, Michigan, aimed at developing a climate resiliency plan.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving economic landscape, the digital economy has become a cornerstone of economic growth, job creation, and innovation in the United States. It is creating international growth opportunities for businesses of all sizes across virtually every industry—from farming to high-end manufacturing. According to the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA), in 2023, U.S. exports of digitally-enabled services accounted for 64% of all U.S. services exports, driving the $278 billion trade surplus in services. The digital economy is a...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
A new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) staff report examines the data collection and use practices of major social media and video streaming services, revealing extensive surveillance of consumers to monetize personal information while failing to adequately protect users online, especially children and teens.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Pentagon Press Secretary Maj. Gen. Pat Ryder provided the following readout:
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
An Alaska man was arrested yesterday in Anchorage for allegedly threatening to injure and kill six U.S. Supreme Court Justices and some of their family members.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a collaboration with the city of Elgin, Illinois, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes, aiming to protect public health. This initiative is part of the EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which seeks to achieve 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The initiative will provide technical assistance to approximately 200 communities across the country.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Representative Chris Smith and Senator Jeff Merkley, leading the Congressional-Executive Commission on China (CECC), convened a hearing to address the plight of wrongfully detained Americans in China.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Today, global tech trade association ITI unveiled a new set of best practices, The Dos and Don’ts of Artificial Intelligence Procurement, to help U.S. federal, state, and local policymakers ensure that the U.S. government can access best-in-class commercial AI solutions as they navigate the increasingly complex procurement environment. The recommendations come ahead of anticipated AI procurement guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, as well as recent AI procurement guidelines published by various state and local governments.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
On September 19, 2024, Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen addressed the Community Development Advisory Board Meeting to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Stéphane Séjourné in Paris on September 19, 2024. According to Spokesperson Matthew Miller, the Secretary expressed gratitude to Foreign Minister Séjourné for hosting a meeting of the Transatlantic Quint.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
BOSTON (Sept. 19, 2024) — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that it has entered into an agreement with Catania-Spagna Corporation (Catania) to resolve alleged violations of Section 311 of the Clean Water Act, stemming from a peanut oil spill at the company’s headquarters in Ayer, Massachusetts.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced nearly $1.3 million in awards through a pilot program aimed at enhancing local governments' wildfire response by converting vehicles into wildland fire engines. Authorized by President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Slip-on Tanker Pilot Program assists small, remote emergency response agencies in expanding their wildfire response capacity amidst the increasing impacts of climate change, drought, and intensifying wildfires.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits across the nation to support education and training initiatives aimed at enhancing workplace safety. The funds, administered by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), are part of the Susan Harwood Training Grants Program.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
A California real estate executive was sentenced today to one year and one day in prison, followed by two years of supervised release, and ordered to pay a fine of $200,000 for engaging in an extensive multi-year conspiracy to falsify financial statements.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke today with United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres about the situation in Haiti. Secretary Blinken discussed his September 5 visit to Haiti, where he met with the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission to review progress in supporting the Haitian National Police as they counter gang violence and re-establish security for the Haitian people.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a partnership with the village of Maywood, Illinois, to expedite the replacement of lead water pipes and enhance public health protection. This initiative is part of the EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative, funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which aims for 100% lead service line replacement nationwide. The program will offer technical assistance to around 200 communities across the country.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today in Paris with French Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné, Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy, and German Political Director Gunter Sautter. The meeting focused on various international issues.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest greetings to the people and government of Saint Kitts and Nevis on your 41st anniversary of independence.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
The Department of the Interior announced a $16.73 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to assist five Tribal Nations in cleaning up orphaned oil and gas wells on their homelands. This funding aims to address legacy pollution, reduce methane leaks, and tackle environmental hazards affecting Tribal communities. This initiative builds on previous grants totaling $12 million last month and $40 million allocated last year.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 19, 2024
Thank you for that introduction, Liz Ryan, and good afternoon, everyone. It’s wonderful to be with you all today. I want to thank Liz for her leadership, both as Administrator of our Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP) and as vice chair of the council. She is deeply committed to this council’s work and is such a strong voice for the youth of our country.
