News from September 2024
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
The Biden-Harris administration announced the approval of the Maryland Offshore Wind Project, marking the nation's tenth commercial-scale offshore wind energy project approved under President Biden's leadership. This milestone brings the total approved capacity to over 15 gigawatts of clean energy from offshore wind projects, equivalent to half of the capacity needed to meet President Biden's goal of 30 gigawatts by 2030. The projects approved thus far are expected to power 5.25 million homes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today that the Narragansett Indian Tribe will receive $6,627,691 in Climate Pollution Reduction Grant funding as part of the Biden-Harris Administration's Investing in America agenda.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
A Pennsylvania man was sentenced today to 24 months in prison for evading his personal and employment taxes.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 5, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has provided the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) with its annual summary of activities aimed at protecting consumers in the debt collection sector.
By Nicholas Malfitano | Sep 4, 2024
Statistics provided by the American Gaming Association (AGA) show that commercial gaming revenue across the United States totaled $17.62 billion for the second quarter of 2024, which the AGA said “marked the industry’s 14th consecutive quarter of annual revenue growth and its highest-grossing Q2 performance on record.”
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The rise of Generative AI in the world of technology, especially within the last year, has led to numerous questions and concerns regarding its responsible governance in policy spaces across the political spectrum. One such debated question is whether Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act 1996 applies to outputs created by Generative AI systems. In 2023, Senator Josh Hawley introduced legislation intended to exclude Generative AI systems from the purview of Section 230. In the same year, Senator Ron Wyden and former Representative Chris Cox, authors of Section 230,...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released a statement following reports that a Chinese social media influence operation posed as American voters and disseminated divisive messaging ahead of the presidential election in November.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
A Massachusetts man was sentenced today to 18 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release for a federal hate crime.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
In today’s digital age, social media and online platforms have become integral to our lives, especially for young people. But how do these online spaces affect LGBTQ+ youth differently from their heterosexual peers? A recent study explores this question, examining the frequency and severity of online risks, the impact on mental health, and the specific nature of these experiences for LGBTQ+ youth based on their private social media interactions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
On Sept. 4, the foreign affairs and defense agencies of the United States and Republic of Korea (ROK) convened the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group (EDSCG) in Washington. Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Bonnie Jenkins and Acting Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Cara Abercrombie led the U.S. delegation. ROK First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun and Deputy Minister for National Defense Policy Dr. Cho Chang Lae led the ROK delegation.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Arlington, Va. – The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), the leading voice for the American aerospace and defense industry, announced that Logan Sobonya has joined as Senior Director of Corporate Events.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Deputy Secretary Kurt Campbell met yesterday with Republic of Korea First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Kim Hong Kyun, who traveled to Washington to co-chair the fifth meeting of the Extended Deterrence Strategy and Consultation Group. In their meeting, Deputy Secretary Campbell welcomed First Vice Foreign Minister Kim to Washington and reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to its alliance with the Republic of Korea (ROK). The two also discussed shared values and joint support for an open, prosperous, and secure world, and the importance of working together to...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The Justice Department announced the ongoing seizure of 32 internet domains used in Russian government-directed foreign malign influence campaigns, known as “Doppelganger,” which violated U.S. money laundering and criminal trademark laws. According to an unsealed affidavit, Russian companies Social Design Agency (SDA), Structura National Technology (Structura), and ANO Dialog, under the direction of the Russian Presidential Administration and specifically First Deputy Chief of Staff Sergei Vladilenovich Kiriyenko, utilized these domains to covertly disseminate propaganda...
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced over $15 million in research grant funding to ten institutions for studies aimed at reducing exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from food and protecting farmlands and farming communities. These projects will gather data on PFAS bioaccumulation in agricultural plants and livestock, exploring strategies to mitigate PFAS exposure, a key aspect of the EPA’s commitment to safeguarding human health and the environment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced today, September 4, the addition of one site in California to the Superfund National Priorities List (NPL) and proposed adding four more sites. The NPL identifies locations across the United States where historical releases of hazardous substances pose significant threats to human health and the environment.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
Project 2025, developed by the Heritage Foundation, aims to increase corporate power at the expense of Americans' health and well-being. The initiative would enhance control for healthcare companies, some of the world's most profitable firms, while compromising protections that ensure patient access to affordable care. If implemented, Project 2025's plan for a far-right administration could lead to higher medical bills, less accessible healthcare, increased exposure to toxins, and more adverse health conditions.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
BUFFALO, NY – The U.S. Department of Labor has recovered $375,649 in back wages and liquidated damages for 806 current and former employees of nursing homes in upstate New York that were denied overtime pay in violation of federal law.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed adding the J. H. Baxter site in West Eugene, Oregon, to the Superfund National Priorities List. This list identifies hazardous waste sites in the United States eligible for cleanup under the federal Superfund Program.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The staff of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) have issued a report detailing findings from a review of income disclosure statements from 70 different multi-level marketers (MLMs).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 4, 2024
The U.S. Department of Education announced today $179 million in grants aimed at supporting academic acceleration, with a focus on improving literacy and high-quality assessment systems. This initiative aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's objective to enhance academic achievement across the nation. The funding includes $149 million for new Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant (CLSD) awards—the largest allocation in the program's history—and nearly $30 million for Competitive Grants for State Assessments (CGSA).
