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By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
Applications for the Low-Income Communities Bonus Credit program under Section 48(e) of the Internal Revenue Code will open at 9am ET on October 19, 2023, according to a statement made on September 27 by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Energy, and Internal Revenue Service.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
The Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctioned five organizations and two individuals involved in acquiring sensitive components for Iran's one-way attack unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) program. The entities targeted include organizations and individuals with offices in Iran, the PRC, Hong Kong, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
By Federal Newswire | Sep 27, 2023
In accordance with Executive Order (E.O.) 14059, the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) of the Department of the Treasury sanctioned 10 individuals on September 26, including affiliates and fugitives associated with the Sinaloa Cartel, one of Mexico's most destructive transnational criminal groups. The Treasury Department prioritizes disrupting the illicit fentanyl trafficking, which is part of a larger effort to address the opioid public health crisis in the United States.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
California Rep. Michelle Steel is expressing concerns about the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in American classrooms. Steel's remarks came after a recent hearing titled "Academic Freedom Under Attack: Loosening the CCP's Grip on America's Classrooms." In her statement, she highlighted her family's personal experience with fleeing Communism in North Korea and emphasized the need to prevent Communism from infiltrating schools.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) have awarded $16.1 million in HUD-Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) vouchers to 71 Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country. The funds will be directed towards tackling veteran homelessness by providing housing and supportive services.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
Secretary Marcia L. Fudge, the head of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), traveled to Baton Rouge, La., to attend the Louisiana Housing Conference. The event, titled "Building Pathways, Partnership, and Possibilities for Affordable Housing," aimed to address the affordable housing crisis in the state.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
353 educational institutions across the nation were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the field of education as the U.S. Department of Education unveiled its prestigious list of National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2023.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of the U.S. Department of Education has found that the Alpine School District in Utah failed to properly investigate allegations of employee-to-student and student-to-student sexual assaults, leaving students at risk.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights has concluded its investigation into Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) in North Carolina, addressing racial disparities in discipline. The investigation, conducted for the 2022-23 school year, found that African-American students faced more frequent and harsher disciplinary measures than their white peers.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has resolved a disability harassment investigation involving the Allegheny Valley School District in Pennsylvania. The investigation revealed harassment so severe that it created a hostile learning environment for the student involved.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
EPA and U.S. Senator announce $12 Million supporting EJ TCTACs
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced the availability of $235 million in grants from President Biden’s Investing in America agenda to assess and clean up polluted brownfield sites across the country. This financial package aims to focus on environmental justice and stimulate economic growth in underserved communities.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
Unsafe handling of anhydrous ammonia has led to Clean Air Act and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act violations at two Watsonville, California firms. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced settlements with Del Mar Food Products Corp. and S. Martinelli & Co. to resolve these violations. Anhydrous ammonia, a toxic refrigerant used in food and beverage production, can pose hazards to workers and the community.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed amendments to a 2020 Clean Air Act rule in order to enhance public health protections and promote technological innovation in reducing pollution. The proposed changes aim to ensure that industrial facilities emitting large amounts of hazardous air pollution cannot increase emissions when reclassifying from a "major source" to an "area source."
By Federal Newswire | Sep 26, 2023
On September 27, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced a $22 million initiative aimed at supporting smart manufacturing at small- and medium-sized facilities across the country. The initiative will be implemented through the State Manufacturing Leadership Program, benefiting 12 state-run programs.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2023
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) and 60 partner organizations have written a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging the Senate to reject the proposed STOP CSAM Act. The letter warns that the legislation could have far-reaching implications for First Amendment rights and privacy concerns.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2023
A coalition of national civil rights organizations is urging Louisiana officials to consider mass clemency for death row inmates. The plea comes as these groups highlight the systemic racial biases and frequent errors that plague the state's death penalty system.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2023
New research from the Atlantic Council and Atlantik-Brücke explores the dynamics of economic statecraft, highlighting opportunities and the risks of using economic tools for foreign policy goals. The research, titled "Transatlantic Economic Statecraft: Different Approaches, Shared Risk," was published by the Atlantic Council GeoEconomics Center and Atlantik-Brücke on September 21.
By Federal Newswire | Sep 25, 2023
Rep. Terri Sewell has introduced the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act in the House, aiming to amend the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The bill, officially known as H.R. 14, seeks to restore and revitalize the Voting Rights Act and enhance protections against racial discrimination in voting and representation for voters of color.
