President Joe Biden is pardoning people with federal convictions for marijuana possession, including those convicted under Washington, D.C. law. “I’m announcing a pardon of all prior federal offenses…
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Transportation Department Announces Transit Development Loans
Infrastructure loan coverage percentage raised. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg recently announced that flexible financing for transit-oriented development will be offered at the maximum level. The Department of Transportation…
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Hawaii Fines U.S. Navy for Sewage Release
Navy and EPA working to remediate treatment plant. The U.S. Navy has been fined $8.8 million for the release of partially treated or untreated sewage from Joint Base…
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Treasury Seeks Public Input for Climate Tax Breaks
Feedback is requested on the use of the $270 billion allocation. The Treasury Department published a request for public input this past week, seeking insights on how best…
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Transportation Department Highlights Pedestrian Safety
Officials seek to curb rising pedestrian injury and death. The Department of Transportation has designated October as National Pedestrian Safety Month. The department reported that pedestrian deaths rose…
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President Issues Proclamation on Fire Prevention Week
He commends the strength and resolve of wildland firefighters. President Joe Biden issued the following proclamation for Fire Prevention Week, October 9-15, 2022. In 1920, President Woodrow Wilson…
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Interior Department Requests Input on Defense Production Act
Department seeks for strategies to make domestic energy more reliable. The Department of Energy (DOE) issued a Request for Information this week, opening up for public comment on…
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HHS Dedicates $6 Million for Family Planning Research
Office of Population Affairs announces multiple grants. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the awarding of $6 million in grants for family planning research. Eleven…
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Justice Department to Award $57 Million Toward Reforms
The funding will support criminal justice reform and advance racial equity within the justice system. The Justice Department recently announced that nearly $57 million will be awarded in…
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President Biden Nominates Surgeon General to WHO Board
The post requires Senate confirmation. This week, President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate Surgeon General Vivek Murthy to be the U.S. Representative on the World Health Organization’s…
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