News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the Pueblo of Sandia as one of the selected applicants for funding from the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program. The Pueblo's project, "Implementing Solutions to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions," aims to install a commercial-scale solar photovoltaic system and electric vehicle charging stations at the Sandia Resort and Casino, which is the largest single source of energy consumption on the Pueblo.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development joined four federal agencies—the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs—to issue an interagency statement on VAWA’s housing provisions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a $40 million investment to support the solar energy supply chain, as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda. This funding aims to enhance the lifecycle of photovoltaic (PV) solar systems by increasing their lifespan and facilitating material recovery once decommissioned.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a global tech trade association, has urged the UK government to adopt a global, pro-innovation approach to data and technology. ITI's new recommendations provide guidance on artificial intelligence (AI), cross-border data flows, trade, and security with the aim of boosting the UK economy, transforming public services, and advancing an ambitious Industrial Strategy.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Heritage Foundation has released the 2024 edition of the Education Freedom Report Card, accompanied by a new interactive college guide aimed at helping students "Choose College with Confidence."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The United States is taking action to promote accountability for Nicolás Maduro and his representatives for obstructing a competitive and inclusive presidential election in Venezuela and abusing the human rights of the Venezuelan people. Rather than respecting the will of the Venezuelan people as expressed at the ballot box, Maduro and his representatives have falsely claimed victory while repressing and intimidating the democratic opposition in an illegitimate attempt to cling to power by force.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) has sanctioned Cambodian businessman Ly Yong Phat, his conglomerate L.Y.P. Group Co., LTD, and O-Smach Resort for their involvement in serious human rights abuses linked to the treatment of trafficked workers subjected to forced labor in online scam centers. OFAC has also designated Cambodia-based Garden City Hotel, Koh Kong Resort, and Phnom Penh Hotel for being owned or controlled by Ly.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced the launch of the KidneyX Sustainability Prize, a $7.25 million initiative aimed at enhancing the sustainability of kidney care. This challenge, part of the Kidney Innovation Accelerator (KidneyX), seeks to identify and support solutions that reduce water and power consumption in maintenance dialysis.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
On September 12, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) held an awards ceremony hosted by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in New York City, where 158 employees received a Secretary’s Award in recognition of their outstanding contributions to the Department’s mission.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) aimed at increasing tax fairness and addressing significant corporate tax avoidance by some of the largest and most profitable U.S. corporations. This move seeks to implement the Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax (CAMT), a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Comprehensive Security Integration and Prosperity Agreement (C-SIPA), signed one year ago by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and His Royal Highness Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, has elevated bilateral cooperation to new heights and delivered tangible benefits to both countries and the region. This historic agreement provides a framework for enhancing collaboration across a wide range of areas from security to emerging technology, trade, and investment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
A Brazilian national residing in Malden, Massachusetts, has admitted guilt in a federal court in Boston for providing false information on his asylum application and during an immigration hearing.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The following statement was released by Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell and Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $44,816 in back wages and benefits for 12 apprentices who were incorrectly classified as laborers by Walker White Inc., a subcontractor on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ construction project at Fort Jackson.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) has seized over 350 internet domains allegedly used for the illegal importation of switches and silencers from China. These items violate the National Firearms Act, and the unauthorized use of the “Glock” trademark breaches federal laws against trafficking in counterfeit goods.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced a collaboration with the city of Fostoria, Ohio, to identify and replace drinking water lead pipes as part of the EPA’s Get the Lead Out Initiative. This initiative is funded by the Biden-Harris Administration’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, which aims for 100% lead service line replacement nationwide.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The U.S. Department of Commerce has announced the graduation of its inaugural class of Customer Experience (CX) Champions and CX Advocates. The 50 graduates, representing nearly every bureau and most headquarters offices, completed industry-leading customer experience curricula provided by Forrester Research, Inc.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
Joseph Traver, a 35-year-old resident of Mishawaka, Indiana, has been sentenced to 12 months in prison following his guilty plea to charges of bank fraud and possession of stolen mail.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
The Justice Department announced today the allocation of over $690 million in grant funding administered by the Office on Violence Against Women (OVW). This funding aims to support services and justice responses for victims and survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking across all U.S. states, territories, and many Tribal nations.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 12, 2024
A suburban Madison contractor with a history of federal safety violations, including incidents leading to an employee's fatal injuries in 2022, has once again been found exposing workers to significant hazards. A recent federal safety inspection revealed that GL Construction of Madison LLC failed to protect its employees from falls at a Verona residential construction site.
